Pune: Why Traditional Summer Camps May Be Killing Creativity — And How Aashi Forest Skool is Changing the Game
Pune: Why Traditional Summer Camps May Be Killing Creativity — And How Aashi Forest Skool is Changing the Game
Pune, May 2025 — As summer vacation kicks off, parents across India are enrolling children in seasonal camps — but are these camps truly fostering creativity, or simply reinforcing conformity?
From clay models that mirror the instructor’s sample to paint-by-numbers crafts, many summer programs rely heavily on imitation. Experts warn this approach can hinder a child’s ability to think independently and innovate.
“Let’s call it what it is — copy-paste learning,” says the team at Aashi Forest Skool, a nature-inspired learning space in Pune. “When children are told to follow templates, we’re not nurturing their imagination. We’re training them to replicate, not create.”
Backed by research that links open-ended play to better problem-solving, emotional resilience, and original thinking, Aashi Forest Skool’s Summer Camp 2025 aims to flip the script.
Their flagship program, “Sense the Elements Week” — running from May 12 to May 16 — offers a radically different experience:
Children, ages 3 to 15, will explore nature through all five senses and dive into creative projects rooted in earth, wind, fire, water, and space.
Program Highlights Include:
- Earth art with clay, leaves, and natural textures
- Herbal tea tasting and fruit-based exploration
- Light experiments and sun print creation
- Wind-inspired sound play with bamboo flutes and nature
- Cosmic scents and space-themed art
Instead of following step-by-step instructions, children invent their own games, build from natural materials, and even create colors from flowers — experiences designed to awaken their authentic creative voice.
The camp concludes with a “Cosmic Creation Fair”, where parents witness their child’s one-of-a-kind expressions.
Key Benefits:
- Daily hands-on, sensory-rich projects
- Nature-based, inclusive, and child-friendly approach
- Builds creativity, confidence, calm, and collaboration
Dates: May 12–16 | Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Location: Opp. Madhurbhav Oldage Home, Vishal Nagar, Pimple Nilakh, Pune
Age Group: 3–15 years
Register Now: Click here to register
Contact: WhatsApp +91-9527480281 for group discounts or queries
Limited seats available. Creativity doesn’t wait — neither should you.
