The National Award
Authority organised an Adventurous Journey camp for differently-abled
participants of Raphael Ryder Cheshire, Dehradun from 2nd to 5th March 2016,
under Special Projects. The group comprised 25 differently-abled
participants (21 boys and 4 girls); among them were 4 Gold, 4 Silver, and 17
Bronze participants. The group was escorted by two Award Leaders: Madhu Rawat
and Kishan Rana who work as Special Educators; five volunteers: Ambika
Thapliyal, Ameeta Upreti, Purnima Singh, Vasundhara, Shilpi and two members
from support staff. Four specially trained instructors of the Institute of
Climbers and Nature Lovers (ICNL) Kolkata led them on their Adventurous
Journey. The camp was supervised by Bivujit Mukhoty, Programme Manager,
IAYP. Priyank Kumar Gupta (Head IT) also represented the NAA for this adventurous
journey during the course.
The first day started
with a briefing session about the journey. The instructors explained the
importance of safety and helped the participants understand the different
equipment. They taught them how to pack their backpacks and other equipment
while on their Adventurous Journey. Next, the instructors explained the process
for pitching tents and helped the participants perform this activity. The
students enjoyed the learning activity. The Instructors demonstrated rappelling
and other activities and showed the use of different types of rope knots used
during the Adventurous Journey. Participants also performed the single rope
bridge. The participants enjoyed their evening full of dance and music.
The next morning, the
group started their journey to Inside Passage Camp Site, Maldevta Village,
Dehradun by bus. Amit Minocha welcomed the group and arranged the stay for the
participants. In the pre-lunch session,the participants performed on the
Commando Net; in the post-lunch session the instructors organised adventurous
activities like Burma Bridge.The evening was spent playing different games and
sports as per their ability.
On the third day, the
participants went for Tyrolean Traverse on the river Song. The second half of
the day was for a track where they visited a natural cave and explored calcite
and stalactite depositions. These participants enjoyed the campfire at night.
The last day of the
camp started with different physical exercises and team building games. After
the physical fitness training and a late breakfast the group departed for
Raphael Ryder Cheshire, Dehradun.
This Adventurous Journey was full of fun for these participants, helping
build their confidence and exposing them to a different environment. The NAA
expresses thanks to Inside Passage and ICNL team for providing support and
organising this camp. click for pictures
