Lakeside Adventure camp for kids


Join us for an enriching 2 nights, 3 days outdoor experience at the scenic YMCA Camp Lakeside, Nilshi, nestled in the foothills of the Sahyadri ranges of the Western Ghats.

Spread across a pristine natural landscape beside a serene lake, the Nilshi campsite is known for its natural beauty, eco-friendly design, and international recognition for blending architecture with nature. The surroundings offer a refreshing break from screens and routine.

Children will enjoy exciting adventure activities such as rock climbing, rappelling, kayaking, and high rope courses, all conducted in a safe and supportive environment.

The core objective of the camp is to build essential life skills including confidence, resilience, teamwork, leadership, and independence through experiential learning in nature.

 

Highlights

  • Small group size enabling personal bonding and vigilance.
  • Practice of Experiential Methodology, thus creating a SAFE Environment for the child to participate and express freely.
  • NO COMPETITION throughout the camp, ensuring the kids feel welcome, and do not feel pressurized emotionally or socially.
  • Kids are actively involved in decision-making and daily planning during the camp, enabling them to take charge of their program and helping them cope with the consequences of their choices
  • Completely fun and exploration based camps, whilst giving the kids enough time to bond with fellow participants and enjoy FREE PLAY!

 

Information

  • Accommodation: Eco Cabins
  • Travel: Road Journey: Private Vehicle
  • Cost Include: Traveling, Stay, All Meals, Activities
  • Cost Doesn't Include: Any Personal Expenses

 

Activities

  • Kayaking & Swimming in Lake
  • Rock Climbing
  • Rappelling
  • Treasure Hunt
  • Cooperative Games
  • Trekking
  • Swing & Walk
  • Burma Bridge
  • Archery
  • Team Games
  • Camp Fire

 

Itinerary

Day 1 - Journey & Evening Adventures

Start from Borivali National Park at 06:30 am for Nilshi. On the way, pickup will be provided from Kandivali, Malad, Goregaon, Andheri, Vile Parle, Santacruz, Sion, Amar Mahal (Chembur), and Vashi. Reach campsite at 10 am.

Tent Allotment & Orientation

Cooperative Games

Rock Climbing & Zipline

Bonfire & Dance
 

Day 2 - Activities

Trekking

Team Games

Rappelling & Archery

Bonfire & Performances

 

Day 3 - Activities & Return Journey

Kayaking & Swimming in the Lake

Treasure Hunt

Closing Ceremony

Depart from campsite at 2 pm. Arrival at Borivali at 6 pm. On the way drops at Vashi, Amar Mahal (Chembur), Sion, Santacruze, Vile Parle, Andheri, Goregaon, Malad, Kandivali & Borivali.

 

This is a sample itinerary. Nroutes reserves the right to cancel or alter any aspect of our program as a result of unforeseen circumstances, including weather, environment or health hazards. To the best of our ability, substitution of activities will be comparable to, or better than the original activity.

 

What to Bring!

Sport Shoes, 1 ltr Water Bottles for each participant including child, Chocolates, Sunscreen, Peppermint, Personal Medication if any, shoulder bag for each participant including child (no sling bags).

 

What not to Bring!

Chappals, Money, Expensive Jewellery and Junk Food.

 

P.S.: Please do carry a small shoulder bag to carry during the trek which will be enough to carry water bottles, cap, handkerchief, plastic bag and chocolates. Also advisably each participant should carry it.

  • ₹10,800 per kid

Frequently Ask Question

Yes, floaters are compulsory. As the kids will need an extra pair for water activities. Closed-toe floaters or Crocs are good for this.

The total duration of the trek will be about an hour.

The water body adjacent to the property is man-made and serves as Backwater Lake for a nearby dam. The exact depth is not known. No one is allowed to enter the lake without wearing a life-jacket.