THE NATURAL HEALERS – SECRETS OF TRIBAL MEDICINE - 398
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMME

INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM

Step into the living laboratory of India’s indigenous forests. This immersive, day-long program explores the traditional medicine systems practiced by tribal healers. By blending biology, chemistry, and ancestral wisdom, students learn how nature, culture, and science work together to heal and sustain life.

OBJECTIVE: To cultivate scientific curiosity and cultural appreciation through hands-on engagement with tribal healing practices and medicinal botany

WHY IT MATTERS: As modern science increasingly looks to nature for solutions, this program helps students:

• Understand the chemistry of plant-based healing
• Value indigenous knowledge systems
• Apply biology and chemistry in meaningful, real-world contexts

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME: Students journey into medicinal plant trails guided by local healers, engage in STEM-based activities, and create their own herbal balms and teas. This immersive field experience connects textbook science to living ecosystems and ancient traditions.

LEARNING TAKEAWAY:

• Recognition of medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds
• Application of biology and chemistry through field-based STEM learning
• Exploration of traditional pharmacology and health practices
• Empathy for indigenous communities and respect for biodiversity

DETAILED PROGRAM ITINERARY:

06:30 AM – Departure from School
Students begin their journey into the forest realms of Karnataka.
Learning Focus: Discipline, anticipation, setting context.

07:30 AM – Breakfast (Enroute): A wholesome stop to refresh and energize for the immersive day ahead.

Learning Focus: Physical readiness for effective learning, importance of routine.

09:00 AM – Arrival & Welcome by Local Healer
A culturally rooted introduction to the forest and its healing traditions.
Learning Focus: Cultural humility, orientation to local health practices.

09:30 AM – Medicinal Plant Exploration Trail
Guided walk to identify native healing plants and their folklore.
Learning Focus: Botany, plant anatomy, indigenous knowledge systems.

11:00 AM – Herbal Balm & Tea-Making Workshop
Hands-on activity to prepare traditional remedies using plants.
Learning Focus: Herbal pharmacology, bioactive compound formulation.

12:30 PM – Lunch

01:30 PM – Plant Mapping to Scientific Names & Compounds
Students document and match native plants to their scientific identities.
Learning Focus: Scientific nomenclature, interdisciplinary connection.

02:30 PM – STEM Challenge: Plant-Human Relationship Charts
Creative group task linking medicinal plants to human anatomy and function.
Learning Focus: Integrative STEM thinking, data interpretation, collaboration.

03:30 PM – Reflection Circle & Quiz
Students reflect on learning and take part in a fun, interactive quiz.
Learning Focus: Memory retention, articulation, critical thinking.

04:00 PM – Departure from Site
Winding down with gratitude and shared insights.
Learning Focus: Respect, closure, shared experiences.

05:30 PM – Reflection Circle (Enroute)
Guided discussions and personal sharing to consolidate learning.
Learning Focus: Articulation, reflection, peer learning, critical thinking.

06:30 PM – Return to School
Students return enriched with ancient wisdom and modern insight.

REFLECTION & CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES: Post-activity engagement includes:

• Balm & Tea Workshop: Discussion on formulation chemistry and daily health needs.
• Plant Mapping: Analytical thinking through scientific classification.
• STEM Challenge: Linking plant use to health benefits through creative presentation.
• Quiz & Reflection: Revisiting knowledge through games and personal reflection.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Stronger connection between classroom science and environmental practice
• Deeper understanding of plant-based chemistry and biology
• Renewed interest in STEM careers through real-world exposure
• Respect for indigenous innovation and local healing systems

SKILLS DEVELOPED:

• Scientific observation and botanical identification
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Collaboration and communication
• Empathy and environmental ethics
• DIY formulation and hands-on STEM skills

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} 20:01

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