VILLAGE VISIT - 021
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMME

INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM: This experiential learning programme offers students a hands-on opportunity to explore rural life and understand the significance of agriculture, cultural diversity, and gratitude. It is designed to be immersive, interactive, and thought-provoking.

OBJECTIVE: To enable students to learn through real-world experiences by visiting a village, engaging in farm-based activities, and connecting with local students.

WHY IT MATTERS: Students often lack first-hand understanding of rural lifestyles and food production processes. This program bridges that gap by creating meaningful, empathetic connections and encouraging appreciation for privileges.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME: The programme takes place in a nearby village, with activities focused on agriculture, cultural exchange, and reflection. Students will learn about milk production, visit farms, and interact with local school students. Through teambuilding and gratitude-based sessions, they develop key life skills and socio-emotional awareness.

LEARNING TAKEAWAY:

• Understanding the farm-to-table journey
• Building empathy and gratitude
• Exposure to cultural and socio-economic diversity
• Practical knowledge of farming processes
• Importance of collaboration and reflection

DETAILED PROGRAM ITINERARY:

05:30 AM – Reporting at school with packed breakfast: Reporting at school with packed breakfast.

06:00 AM – Departure from school: Begin journey to the village in a pre-arranged bus.

07:00 AM – Enjoy breakfast in the bus: Students eat their packed breakfast while traveling.

07:30 AM – Arrival at the village: Reach the village destination and get ready for the day’s experiences.

07:45 AM – Orientation Programme: Introduction to the village, safety guidelines, and activity overview.

08:00 AM – Activity 1: Cow Milking & Dairy Journey: Observe cow milking and learn how milk reaches your home.

08:30 AM – Group Farm Visits: Students rotate through visits to local farms and homes to learn about crops and life.

• Group 1: Beans Farm Visit (Activity 2): Learn how beans are grown and harvested.
• Group 2: Chilly Farm Visit (Activity 3): Discover the cultivation and uses of chillies.
• Group 3: Mango Farm or Local House Visit (Activity 4): Explore a mango orchard or experience rural home life.

09:30 AM – Cultural Exchange (Activity 5): Participate in fun and interactive sessions with village school students.

10:30 AM – Privilege Acknowledgement Programme (Activity 6): Reflect on personal privileges and learn empathy through sharing.

11:30 AM – Juice and snacks: Refreshments served before departure.

11:30 AM – Departure to school: Board the bus and return to school.

12:30 PM – Arrival at school:            End of programme; students arrive back at school.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate understanding of basic agricultural processes
• Appreciate the efforts of rural communities
• Reflect on their privileges and responsibilities
• Show increased ability to collaborate with peers and locals

SKILLS DEVELOPED:  Empathy and gratitude, Observation and inquiry, Teamwork and collaboration, Communication, Cultural sensitivity and Environmental awareness.

SAFETY & SUPPORT:

• First aid and emergency contacts available
• Professional tour guides and school staff supervision throughout
• Hydration and hygiene monitored
• Safe transportation

WHY SCHOOLS SHOULD CHOOSE THIS: This programme aligns with NEP 2020's emphasis on holistic, experiential learning. It builds 21st-century skills in real contexts, strengthens community bonds, and promotes environmental and social consciousness.

CRAZY HOLIDAYS BOOKING PROCEDURE:

STEP 1: Once you finalize the itinerary and travel dates of your choice, please contact our executive to confirm availability.

STEP 2: After availability is confirmed and approved by the school, a payment circular will be forwarded Along with the track my tour details.

STEP 3: Once the list of registered students is finalized will be sharing a revised final itinerary for the programmes.

STEP 4: Sharing required documents for the programme & collecting from the school tour coordinator {in school letter head}.

COMPLIMENTARY RATIO FOR STUDENT: TEACHER {INCLUDING NON-TEACHING STAFF} 25:01

NB: Once the trip is confirmed with the marketing executive, for any further information or status or details regarding the bookings kindly coordinate with our operation head MRS. ANNIE: 99161 01317, Email id: annie@crazyholidays.in or operation manager MR. STEPHEN: 9538677790, Email id: stephen@crazyholidays.in

Kindly submit the final number of students registered details latest by 3 working days before the departure date.

To ensure a secure and informative experience for the parents, we offer "Track My Tour" facility, which allows the parents to view photos, videos and live bus tracking of their children during the trip.

NB: Please note that we will only take group photographs, which will be verified by our backend team before uploading and could be viewed only by school & parents by using a secure code. A copy of the group photographs will also be shared with the school as a memento.

If you do not wish to utilize in this facility, kindly inform us via email neha@crazyholidays.in

NB: In the event of not receiving any instruction to RESTRICT by email.....will be considered as an APPROVAL from your end