PUNE: Guardian
Giripremi Institute of Mountaineering (GGIM) has
launched its adventure syllabus- ANU for school kids. Sunandan Lele, senior
sports journalist opined during the launch ANU, a yearly Adventure Curriculum
of GGIM Pune, “Imbibing adventure culture through trekking and mountaineering
in school years helps kids in personality development. The last few months are
unprecedented for all of us due to the Corona virus pandemic.
Keeping this in mind, GGIM has planned new ways, new methods,
new approach to embark on its 6th Edition of Avhaan Nirmaan Udaan, a yearlong
adventure educational program, meant for 10-16 years, age group.
Kids start learning to adapt newer and challenging conditions
at an early age, they can figure out self-weakness and also discover new skills
like teamwork, leadership if they embark on an adventure at the right age.
Parents have made the right decision by enrolling the students in the
innovative adventure syllabus organized by GGIM as it will help kids to
understand the importance of leaving their comfort zone at right time,”
Sunandan Lele, senior sports journalist expressed his views on the necessity of
adventure in current demanding times.
He was interacting with parents and students of Guardian
Giripremi Institute of Mountaineering (GGIM)’s yearlong adventure
syllabus-Avhaan-Nirmaan-Udaan (ANU) through an online meeting. The sixth
edition of unique adventure course for school kids aged 10to 16 was launched
online on Sunday, July 5, 2020.Every year, GGIM conducts adventure activities
(an activity per month in Sahyadri and a camp in the Himalayas) through ANU
adventure syllabus for school kids aged 10 to 16.
Umesh Zirpe, founder-director, GGIM explained the purpose of
adventure education to students and parents. He said, “The spread of corona virus
and the lockdown have taught us the undisputed importance of physical and
mental health. Outdoor education through trekking, hiking, mountaineering is
one of the best ways to stay healthy. Trekkers, mountaineers, nature lovers,
have in particular noticed how being in nature has taught us fundamental
lessons of surviving with simplicity and positivity. Outdoor education has
subtly boosted immunity systems, imparted life skills, and gave the confidence
to face adversities without losing optimism. We didn’t want the kids to miss
the opportunity due to the restrictions on outdoor activities. Hence, we
designed the ANU course with a new approach and new methods.”
During the online program, Dr. Sachin Pethkar, Founder,
Jidnyasa Learning also expressed his views on adventure education and motivated
the students. Bhushan Harshe, Head of Operations, GGIM, explained how the new
edition will be executed keeping all the norms. Ushaprabha Page,
Founder-President Giripremi concluded the session with a motivational speech.
Vivek Shivade, head of the syllabus, GGIM coordinated the online session. The
new edition of ANU is now underway. The registration for the course is now open
to all. All the interested students, parents canlog on to www.ggim.into know
more about the course and registration process. You can also contact GGIM at
8975398886 / 9890499955 for more details.
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