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Ages: 6-12 years
April 15-18, 2026 (Tuesday-Friday)
Roots & Wings: Where Kids Discover "I Can"
A summer camp for 6-11 year olds ready for adventure, creativity, and the
kind of confidence that comes from being truly seen.
A summer camp for 6-11 year olds ready for adventure, creativity, and the kind of confidence that comes from being truly seen.
For Children Ages 6-11
Lighter, Aspirational, Shareable
This March and April, 25 children will run through open fields, create art with their hands,
learn to name what they’re feeling, and come home with stories they’ll tell for years.
Roots & Wings isn’t a skills camp. Or a conventional camp. It’s a place where your child gets to just be – curious, messy, brave – without the pressure to perform.
April 15-18, 2026 | Kamshet, Pune | ₹19,500
WHAT THEY'LL ACTUALLY DO
The 4 Days at a Glance
Four days of adventure, creativity, emotional growth, and fearless self-expression.
Mountain Play
Run, climb, and explore the Sahyadri hills - open fields, trails, fresh air.
Stories & Songs
Campfire circles every evening - stories, songs, real conversations
Feel Through Movement
Express through drama & movement - bodies remember what words can't say
Creative Freedom
Create without rules - clay, paint, nature collages, no right answers
Express Emotions
Learn to name big feelings - not through lectures, but through games and drama
Confidence Deck
Build their own "Confidence Toolkit" - a journal + card deck they keep forever
Nature Mornings
Sleep under stars and wake up to birdsong
The Rhythm of Each Day
Mornings:
Going Outward Adventures in nature - exploring, moving, playing, getting wonderfully tired.
Afternoons:
Going Inward Creative workshops, movement sessions, art projects - processing, not just doing.
Evenings:
Coming Together Campfire circles, storytelling, music. The kind of connection that happens when phones don't exist.
THE PLACE
Where This Happens Moonstone Hammock, Kamshet
Nestled in the Sahyadri hills, just 90 minutes from Pune. Rolling green fields. Open skies. The kind of quiet that lets children hear themselves think.
What the property offers:
- Sprawling natural landscape with hills, trails, and open spaces
- Safe, enclosed property designed specifically for children
- Comfortable accommodation (tents and cottages)
- Fresh, wholesome vegetarian meals (dietary accommodations available)
- Dedicated campfire spaces, art areas, and movement halls
- No Wi-Fi. No distractions. Just presence.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
Not Just Another
Summer Camp
Activity camps focus on skills. Swimming, sports, crafts, obstacle courses. Fun? Yes.Transformative? Sometimes.
Roots & Wings focuses on confidence from the inside out. Every game has a purpose. Every evening has reflection built in. The adventure isn’t the point – it’s the vehicle.
Your child won't just come home tired and happy. They'll come home with:
- A journal they actually want to write in
- A card deck of practices for hard moments
- Art they created without being judged
- Stories that truly matter
- Friends who “get it”
Tangible Takeaways
WHAT THEY LEAVE WITH
Practical confidence rituals, creative keepsakes, and emotional tools they carry home.
A beautifully designed, age-appropriate workbook your child creates during the retreat. Not homework but its a discovery.
Inside:
● "My Body Map" — Where do I feel happy? Nervous? Angry?
● "Feelings Wheel" — Words for emotions beyond "good" and "bad"
● Movement practices — Simple exercises for when things feel hard
● Nature prompts — Activities they can do in any outdoor space
● Personal reflections — Their own words, drawings, discoveries
This journal is THEIRS. Private. Not for parents to read unless they choose to share.
A pocket-sized set of illustrated cards featuring:
● 10 body-based confidence practices
● 10 nature-connection activities
● 10 emotion-regulation tools
● 10 "I can" affirmations they helped create
These cards travel with your child—in their backpack, on their bedside table. When they need support, they have it.
Everything they create during the retreat comes home:
● Paintings, drawings, sculptures
● Nature collages
● Clay creations
● Written stories
Not for display. Not for evaluation. Just for keeping.
A downloadable audio series (sent post-retreat) with:
● 5-minute guided movement practices
● 3-minute body scan meditations for kids
● Nature soundscapes from Kamshet
● Preeti's voice guiding practices they learned
Your child can revisit these anytime before school, after a tough day, before bed
WHO THIS IS FOR
Is This Right for Your Child?
Roots & Wings is great for children who:
- Are between 6-11 years old
- Could use a break from screens, competition, and "measuring up"
- Struggle with confidence or frequently say "I can't"
- Hesitate to try new things for fear of failing
- Would benefit from time in nature without structured activities
- Are dealing with transitions (new school, new city, sibling)
- Are ready to be away from parents for 4 days (with daily updates)
- Also great for children who:
- Love outdoors and creative play
- Would thrive with some unstructured adventure
- Are doing just fine—and could use a place to simply be
This retreat may NOT be right if:
- Your child is outside the 6-11 age range (we have BECOMING for teens 13-17)
- You're looking for skill-focused training (sports, academics, coding)
- Your child isn't ready for overnight experience away from parents
- Your child needs one-on-one specialized clinical support
— Let’s talk about whether this is the right fit…
Testimonials
From Parents Who Have Sent Their Children
Reflections from children, teens, and parents who experienced
emotional safety, growth, and connection.
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WHAT PARENTS NOTICE AFTER
What Changes Look Like
Before: "I can't do it." "I'm not good at this." Won't even start.
After: "Let me try." "Can you show me?" Takes the first step
Before: Meltdowns. Shutdowns. "I don't know."
After: "I feel frustrated." "I'm nervous." "I need some space."
Before: "She's better than me." Constantly watching others.
After: "I like what I made." Focused on their own experience.
Before: Screen-first. Nature feels boring.
After: Asks to go outside. Creates nature-based play
Before: No strategies for hard moments.
After: Pulls out the journal. Uses the card deck. Does the breathing they learned.
— “My daughter came back different. Calmer. More confident. She stopped asking me ‘Am I good at this?’ and started saying ‘I like doing this.’ That’s huge.” — Parent, Mumbai
WHAT PARENTS NOTICE AFTER
What Changes Look Like
Before: "I can't do it." "I'm not good at this." Won't even start.
After: "Let me try." "Can you show me?" Takes the first step
Before: Meltdowns. Shutdowns. "I don't know."
After: "I feel frustrated." "I'm nervous." "I need some space."
Before: "She's better than me." Constantly watching others.
After: "I like what I made." Focused on their own experience.
Before: Screen-first. Nature feels boring.
After: Asks to go outside. Creates nature-based play
Before: No strategies for hard moments.
After: Pulls out the journal. Uses the card deck. Does the breathing they learned.
— “My daughter came back different. Calmer. More confident. She stopped asking me ‘Am I good at this?’ and started saying ‘I like doing this.’ That’s huge.” — Parent, Mumbai
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YOUR FACILITATOR
Who's Leading This
Preeti Toraskar Founder, Young SoulTales
Movement therapist-in-training. Spatial designer for 18 years. Mother of a teenage daughter who inspired all of this.
Preeti is completing her Master’s in Expressive Movement Therapy (graduating June 2026), with specialized training under Dr. Daniel Siegel – the neuroscientist behind “The Whole-Brain Child.”
She designed Roots & Wings because she saw what was missing – not just for other people’s children, but for her own daughter when she was younger. A place where kids could be curious, messy, and free. Without being measured. Without being fixed.
She’s warm but doesn’t try to be their friend. She holds space. She plays. She lets the hills and the campfires do most of the teaching.
Support Team:
● 1:6 adult-to-child ratio
● All staff trained in child safety protocols
● First aid certified
● Background verified
THE DETAILS
Everything You Need to Know
April 15-18, 2026 (Tuesday-Friday)
● Drop-off: April 15, 10:00 AM
● Pick-up: April 18, 4:00 PM
Choose the batch that works for your family. Content and experience are identical.
What's Included:
● 4 days, 3 nights accommodation
● All meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner)
● All program activities and materials
● Journey Journal + Confidence Card Deck
● Post-retreat audio guide (digital)
● Daily WhatsApp updates for parents
● Developmental observation notes
● “After the Retreat” parent guide
📍 Location
Moonstone Hammock, Kamshet 90 minutes from Pune | 3 hours from Mumbai
Group Size
Limited to 25 children per batch Small enough for real connection. Large enough for community
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FAQ's
Quick Answers
No. This is an experiential camp grounded in developmental psychology. If your child needs clinical support, we can help you find appropriate resources.
Many haven't! We provide daily photo/video updates via WhatsApp. Most children adjust within the first day. If you're unsure, book a discovery call - we'll help you assess readiness.
We accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and common allergies. Please specify during registration.
We ask that parents don't visit mid-retreat - the consistency helps children settle in fully. But you'll receive daily updates.
It happens occasionally. We'll contact you first to discuss, and work together on the best approach. Your child's wellbeing comes first.
Yes - ₹1,000 off for the second child when registering together.
FAQ's
Quick Answers
No. This is an experiential camp grounded in developmental psychology. If your child needs clinical support, we can help you find appropriate resources.
Many haven't! We provide daily photo/video updates via WhatsApp. Most children adjust within the first day. If you're unsure, book a discovery call - we'll help you assess readiness.
We accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and common allergies. Please specify during registration.
We ask that parents don't visit mid-retreat - the consistency helps children settle in fully. But you'll receive daily updates.
It happens occasionally. We'll contact you first to discuss, and work together on the best approach. Your child's wellbeing comes first.
Yes - ₹1,000 off for the second child when registering together.
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April 15 - 18 | Kamshet, Pune | ₹ 19,500
This isn’t about fixing your child. It’s about giving them something real – adventure, creativity space, and a place where they get to just… be.