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Rocksport

‘Happily

Outdoors

Adventure

Camp’

December 17-21, 2019

What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare,
It’s time we prioritize our own health
and indulge in outdoor dare!

14 and 15 February, 2020 were landmark days This camp was organized by DPS Greater Faridabad
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in the history of DPS Greater Faridabad as for the with the view of assuming its responsibility to
very first time the agile, sporty and adventure- steer its Dipsites away from the enslavement of
seeking parents of Classes Nursery and Prep joined T.V., Mobile, I-pad and video game menaces and
their little munchkins for the Happily Outdoors bringing them into the lap of nature with physical
Adventure Camp of the Little Wonders’ Wing. It activity and outdoor adventure.
was organized and executed in collaboration with The ground of DPS Greater Faridabad came alive
trained professionals from ‘Great Rocksport Pvt.’
with the spirited and stimulating presence of 450
We cannot underestimate the importance and parents and 271 students from Nursery and 350
benefits of outdoor activities in the lives of our students from Prep.
children. When children are helped and allowed to The day began with an energetic Zumba session
experience risk in a semi-controlled way, it helps with Ms. Gurvita. Thereafter the Rocksport leaders
develop their ability to deal with it and pumps up directed the parents towards their team tents from
their self-confidence. It builds leadership skills, where their expedition began.
improves focus and determination. It increases
their emotional quotient and inculcates social skills The various activities parents and students explored
as they work collaboratively. were-Laser Beam, Hamster Wheel, Sport Climbing,

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