Above the Clouds — Child Empowerment Winter Retreat
An eight‑day mountain lab for courage, calm and habits — with a daily Parents Coaching track.
Why this winter lab (child‑centred)
Screens off, senses on. We swap dopamine loops for real adventure — movement, music, making and mountains.
Junk‑free joy. Kids learn to like food that fuels them; taste buds reset.
Behaviour that sticks. Routines installed through games, rituals and coaching.
Parents Coaching (daily 60–75 min). Reinforcement, routines, calm consequences, device & sleep hygiene.
Safety & pacing
Everything is invitational; consent and pacing guide the arc. Weather‑wise routes, child‑safe ratios, emergency contact with facilitators. Devices stay with parents.
Boarding & lodging are separate; curated, walkable options shared after acceptance.
Nature & movement
- Cedar forest walks, pine‑cone foraging & painting, nature journaling
- Gentle hikes, snow play (weather‑permitting), bird spotting
- Animal‑flow Tai Chi for kids, spine‑smart yoga, rhythm warm‑ups
- Treasure hunts, compass basics, leave‑no‑trace games
Arts, music & story
- Drum & clap circles, bhajan/chant sing‑alongs, star‑gazing stories
- Watercolour postcards, prayer‑flag wishes, clay & leaf printing
- Theatre improv, confidence mic, fireside storytelling
Mind & emotions
- “Breath like a Mountain” calm‑down drills; kindness & courage badges
- Focus games (1–3‑minute sits), gratitude journal, buddy cheers
- “Words that build” communication labs — asking, sharing, apologising
Food & body
- Kitchen labs & tastings (not full meals): seasonal soups, millet bites, nut‑butter energy balls
- Hydration challenges, herbal tea rituals, lunchbox makeovers
Tuition covers program, materials, demos & tastings. Families arrange their own meals.
What your child leaves with
- Less screen pull, more self‑direction
- Better sleep & steadier mood (breath + movement routines)
- Braver social skills (asking, joining, resolving)
- Body literacy (hunger/fullness cues, hydration, warm‑ups)
- “Home Protocol”: 10‑minute daily plan + reward‑chart template
What you take home (Parents Coaching)
- Clear scripts for cooperation — without shouting
- Device & food boundaries that are realistic and kind
- Family rituals you’ll actually keep (even after school starts)
- Sleep & screen routines that work
A winter day (sample)
Fees (tuition only)
Important: Fees are for tuition only. Boarding & lodging (accommodation and meals) are not included.
Deposit to reserve a seat: ₹25,000 + 18% GST (non‑refundable) — payable before the early‑bird deadline. The deposit is adjusted against tuition.
Early‑bird ends: 1 October 2025. After the deadline: ₹80,000 per child (no sibling discount).
How selection works
- WhatsApp us your child’s age, sensitivities, and your intention for the retreat.
- Join a 10–15 minute call to align on readiness and logistics.
- On acceptance, we share stay recommendations and the detailed packing list.
Why this works (brief research)
- Evening screens ↔ sleep: Reviews link youth screen use to delayed bedtimes & shorter sleep; AAP advises screen‑free wind‑down and no devices in bedrooms. Hale & Guan (2015); AAP Pediatrics (2017).
- Movement resets mood & focus: WHO recommends ~60 min/day moderate‑to‑vigorous activity for ages 5–17. WHO Guidelines (2020).
- Parent coaching works: Group behavioural parent programmes improve child behaviour and parenting skills in RCTs. Cochrane Review (2016).
- Gratitude & well‑being: Youth studies show modest gains in mood and mental health. Froh et al., 2008.
This is an educational & wellbeing experience, not a medical treatment.
Short invitation you can forward
Begin the year above the noise. 2–10 Jan 2026 · McLeodganj. An 8‑day child empowerment winter retreat—screens off, sugar down, spirits up. Kids learn breath, movement, music and mountain ways; parents get daily coaching that works at home. Early‑bird ₹50K (two siblings ₹80K). Deposit ₹25K + 18% GST (non‑refundable) to reserve your seat before 1 Oct 2025. By invitation. WhatsApp “CHILD” to +919797695456.
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