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Aspen had worked with number of schools and the reporting that we got from the school about parent satisfaction with what children have being taught has leapt from 67% to 98%.
There are many things that you may ask yourself as you prepare your child for camp. We at Aspen understand your concern and welcome any questions or queries you may have regarding our problems. Over the years we also encountered a few common concerns that we address here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How safe are Aspen Camp?At campsite, we believe in maintaining faultless safety standards. All our instructors and course leaders are trained and experienced in their respective fields, they also undergo a rigorous training procedure with us before being sent on any program with children. We use state-of-art equipment and adventure gear of international standards in our camp.
How many adults will be there in camp?
We provide a 1:5 adult ratio at the campsite, with one adult to supervise every 5 children. As our participant strength never exceeds 75, our scheduling ensures that participants are never left unsupervised.
What are the accommodation facilities at Camp?
Campsite is located in the mighty foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas and has tented accommodation on sharing basis along with attached utilities and power backup facilities. We provide mattresses/carry mats/bed/linen/towels at the campsite.
Campsite has a medical room/tent manned by a qualified doctor. Any minor medical issues and general health issues of the participant are looked after by the campus doctor. We have tie ups with ambulance services like 'dial 108' for emergencies. Hospitals and police stations in the camp area are also kept informed of our activities and movement in the area. Is my child fit enough to participate in these activities?
All activities have been designed specifically keeping in mind the average physical capacities of the children. At no time will the participants be pushed to do something that the instructors feel is unsafe for them.
What if my child feels homesick and wants to come back?
Effort is to engage and keep participants excited so that they are enjoying the experience and not missing home too much. Sometimes, and usually first timers, are a little homesick on the first day or two. Instructors are trained to be sensitive to handle such participants. We have never had a situation of homesickness persisting for the whole program or having to send a participant back or call the parents for this reason.
How safe is it to travel in the hills?
Travelling to and from camp is very safe – we have tie-ups with best transport providers in Rishikesh. In addition, all drivers are checked for their history and strict convoy rules are followed. We also have a restricted speed limit for vehicles. Every vehicle has an adult traveling with the participants.
Hoe can I contact my child on camps?
We do not allow any kind of telephonic contact with participants except on birthdays and in case of emergencies. Updates regarding the campus can be obtained from our office by email or call
What is the cancellation policy?
We levy a flat cancellation charge of INR 1000 for cancellations up to 15 days prior to the date of departure. For cancellations up to 10 days prior to the date of departure, we offer a 75% refund of the camp fees, and a 50% refund for cancellations up to 5 days prior to departure. Please note we do not offer any refund if cancellations are made less than 5 days from departure.
Does my child need any cash at camp?
All needs including meals and snack enroute camps are taken care of by us and are part of the program fee. If you wish, your child can carry around Rs 1000 to purchase for any small items like batteries, film rolls, toiletries etc. However, we will not be responsible for safekeeping of the money unless deposited in the camp safe with the camp manager.
How is the food at camp?
Meals are a very important part of camp. Our food service staff takes great pride in serving well-balanced, nutritious, and filling meals. In addition to that, we also carry supplies of dry snacks. Instructors ensure that participants never skip a meal.
In the place safe at night when everyone asleep?
We have round the clock security on campus, and all nearby villages are informed of our presence in the area. During night outs in the wilderness, instructors take turns in manning security at the camp.