Domestic Programs- AstroTrek | SciTrek

DOMESTIC PROGRAMS

educational trip

The students and instructors of Astrotrek having fun time after successfully concluding Astrotrek program.

Chail Temple Trails

High Rope Course

A Student of Lahore Grammar School doing a High Rope Course during the Astrotrek camp, Chail

Solar Observation

Atlantis Instructor prepares for Solar Observation in Astrotrek, Chail

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Astrotrek in Chail

The students posing after their first ever India visit and successful stargazing sessions during Astrotrek in Chail.

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Astrotrek Chail Equipment set up

Setting up of equipment at the Chail Campsite for Astrotrek before Twilight

Astrotrek, Chail

Students enjoying the bonfire during the Astrotrek in Chail

AstroTrek

Astronomy in the Himalayas

The Himalayas are truly the ‘abode of the snow’. The mountain range is home to some of the planet’s highest peaks, including the Mount Everest. Rooted in tradition, culture and closely-knit communities, the Himalayas offer the world’s most panoramic views.

Though we have appreciated the breathtaking views of the land, seldom have we looked up at the night sky to view its vastness and grandeur. At Astrotrek, we offer our students an unexplored frontier of the Himalayas – star gazing!

Students who enroll for the Astrotrek program get a unique opportunity to enjoy the wonders of astronomy. They learn the use of cameras, telescopes and other sophisticated equipment; study the night sky by taking pictures of the moon, stars and planets; learn to make observations and charts and absorb the serene celestial sky.

Moreover, an important dimension to the program is an on-field experience through camping and hiking where students learn the importance of teamwork and collaboration through carefully-supervised activities like hiking, rock climbing and rappelling.

SciTrek

Hands-On Activities to supplement School Curriculum

Promoting learning based on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) modules, Atlantis provides an exclusive opportunity for students to participate in engaging activities in a day and/ or night camp, organised especially to give an impetus towards scientific exploration.

With SciTrek, students learn to assimilate the basics of science; of how things work and the principles and laws governing everyday activities. The various workshops & camps highlights the importance of science in everyday lives and is directed towards building motor skills and enhancing mental focus.

These enrichment domestic programs are spearheaded by a renowned Australian science educator, Mr Sam Gibbs, who possesses over 14 years of experience in customizing and conducting informal domestic programs for students in Southeast Asia. Mr Gibbs has the knack of creating modules that connect everyday science with easy and simple learning and his programs have witnessed the participation of over 1,50,000 students.

Solar projection

A group of students viewing projected image of Sun and trying to find out sun spots using Sun Spotter during ASDC Camp.

Solar Observation

Students looking at the detailed features of the Sun through an H-Alpha telescope.

Solar Observation

Students looking at the detailed features of the Sun through an H-Alpha telescope.

Safe Solar Observation

Students observing the Sun using safe method through eclipse shades

Learning from Light

A curious student understanding the spectrum of visible light using a diffraction grating

Engineering is future

A group of girls enjoying a session on structural engineering and testing their skills in developing small scale models.

Safe techniques of Solar Observation

The students of Lawrence School, Sanawar observing the Sun using safe methods of solar observations.

Engineering is future

A group of girls enjoying a session on structural engineering and testing their skills in developing small scale models.

Hot Air Balloon

Students of Welham Girls participating in Hot Air Balloon Demonstration

WoodsWalk

Welcome to the wonderful world of treks

Trekking is amongst the best, easiest and safest way for the amateur to explore the mountains. And, unlike mountaineering, it does not require specialised skills. Anybody with average physical fitness can go on treks. So, what does trekking actually mean? Hiking across the mountains and valleys with a backpack? Snuggling up in the comfort of a warm sleeping bag? Cosying up in a small tent that you call home for the few days you are out in the open? And, sipping a mug of hot brew by the bonfire under a starlit sky? Well, that’s right. But ask any old salt and the answer will be quite different.

Our domestic programs aims to impart valuable lessons of survival in the wild with the barest of resources. This will, without doubt, make the students confident to deal with any trying situations in their academic life and career. If they can survive in the wild, they can overcome with confidence any difficulties in the city, too.