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Ages: 13-17 years
June 04-10, 2026 (Thursday - Wednesday)
7 Days by Seven Lakes. No School. No Screens. Just Them.
A summer retreat for 13-17 year olds ready for adventure, creativity, and the space to figure out who they actually are.
A summer retreat for 13-17 year olds ready for adventure, creativity, and the space to figure out who they actually are.
For Children Ages 13 - 17
BECOMING: The Identity Retreat
This June, 25 teenagers will kayak across still mountain lakes, climb rock faces, zip through forest canopies, cook with local families, and sleep under more stars than they’ve ever seen.
BECOMING isn’t conventional summer camp. It’s a week where your teen gets to be a teenager – curious, adventurous, reflective – without the pressure to perform.
June 04-10, 2026 | Sattal, Uttarakhand | ₹39,900
WHAT THEY'LL ACTUALLY DO
The Week at a Glance
Adventure meets self-discovery through lakes, forests, clifftops, local kitchens, bonfires, and conversations that build confidence and lifelong memories.
Lake Kayaking
Still-water kayaking on Sattal's interconnected freshwater lakes calm, meditative, and completely unlike anything they've done before.
Zipline Through the Forest
Zip through Kumaon oak and pine forest canopy the kind of thrill that makes you feel completely alive.
Cooking with Locals
Cook a meal with a local Kumaoni family. Learn where food comes from, what hospitality feels like, and how to be a guest in someone else's story.
Rock Climbing
Scale natural rock faces with trained guides. Push limits, find courage, and discover what they're made of.
Bird Walk at Dawn
Sattal is home to 500+ bird species. An early morning walk that teaches patience, presence, and the art of noticing.
Hilltop Camping & Stargazing
Camp on a hilltop. Light a bonfire. Look up. No Wi-Fi required.
Bonfire Connection
Time Bonfire circles every night - real conversations, no performance.
The Rhythm of Each Day
Mornings:
Going Outward Adventures in nature - kayaking, trekking, climbing, ziplining. Challenging the body, quieting the mind.
Afternoons:
Going Inward Creative workshops, reflection, conversations - processing the experience, not just having it.
Evenings:
Coming Together Bonfires, music, storytelling. The kind of connection that only happens when phones are away.
THE PLACE
Where This Happens
Sattal, Uttarakhand
Base: Wildrift Adventures, Suriyagaon, Sattal A purpose-built adventure property nestled beside the seven interconnected freshwater lakes of Sattal – one of the most biodiverse and unpolluted natural ecosystems in India. Dense oak and pine forests, clean mountain air, and a quiet that lets you hear yourself think.
The Adventure Itinerary
Arrival at camp, settling in, opening circle, intention setting, and introductory bonding activities to ground the group.
Morning kayaking across Sattal's still, mirror-like freshwater lakes. Afternoon: guided birdwatching walk at one of India's most prolific birding sites over 500 species call this place home.
Rock climbing and zipline through the forest canopy. A day of physical challenge, fear-facing, and discovering what happens when you trust yourself to let go.
Spend the day with a local Kumaoni family learn to cook a traditional meal, hear their stories, understand their world. One of the most quietly powerful days of the week.
Full-day trek through Sattal's oak and pine forests. Forest bathing, nature journaling, and reflection alongside a local guide who knows every trail and every bird call.
Hike to the forest, drenched into the magnificent waterfall. At night cook over an open fire, and spend the night under a sky full of stars. Bonfire, music, and the manifesto-writing ceremony.
Integration circle, closing ceremony, shared reflections, and departure.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
Not Just Another
Summer Camp
Adventure camps focus on activities. Rock climbing, ziplining, kayaking. Fun? Yes. Life-changing? Sometimes.
BECOMING focuses on meaning. Every activity has a purpose. Every evening has reflection built in. The adventure isn’t the point – it’s the vehicle.
Your teen won't just come home tired and happy.
- A journal they actually want to write in
- A manifesto they wrote about who they’re becoming
- A letter from themselves arriving in 6 months
- Stories that matter
- Friends who get it
The Takeaways
WHAT THEY LEAVE WITH
Practical confidence rituals, creative keepsakes, and emotional tools they carry home.
A beautifully designed guided journal and not just blank pages, but prompts and exercises they'll actually love to use. Continues the work long after they're home.
Their Personal Manifesto Written on the final night under a hilltop sky. A declaration of who they're choosing to become. They speak it aloud. They keep it forever.
A Letter to Their Future Self Written on the last day. Mailed by us 6 months later. A message from who they were at this moment - arriving exactly when they need it.
Something They Created A body map, a group song, a piece of art. Proof that they have an inner world worth expressing.
A Follow-Up Call One month after the retreat, a group call to reconnect, process, and support the transition home.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Is This Right for Your Teen?
This is for teens who:
- Are ready for an adventure that's more than just adrenaline
- Would benefit from a week away from screens and social pressure
- Are curious, creative, or reflective—even if they don't always show it
- Could use space to just be a teenager without performing
- Have never done something like this (perfect first experience)
- Have done adventure camps and are ready for something with more depth
This is NOT for teens who:
- Would be forced to come against their will
- Are looking for an extreme sports / adrenaline-only experience
— 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.
WHO'S LEADING THIS
Meet Preeti
Preeti | Founder, Young SoulTales
Completing her Master’s in Expressive Movement Therapy (July 2026). Training under Dr. Daniel Siegel – Putting Personalities Into Practices (the neuroscientist behind “The Whole-Brain Child.”) Mother to a 14-year-old. Founder of Young SoulTales.
Preeti designed BECOMING because she saw what was missing – not just for other people’s kids, but for her own daughter. A space where teenagers can be curious, adventurous, and reflective. Without the pressure. Without being treated like a problem to solve.
She’s warm but doesn’t try to be their friend. She holds space. She asks good questions. She lets the mountains do most of the teaching.
THE DETAILS
Everything You Need to Know
June 04-10, 2026 (Thursday – Wednesday)
● Drop-off: Coordinated from Delhi
● Pick-up: Coordinated from Delhi
📍 Location
Sattal, Uttarakhand
(Wildrift Adventures, Suriyagaon)
Group Size
Limited to 25 children per batch Small enough for real connection. Large enough for community
What's Included:
● All accommodation and meals
● All activities, workshops, and facilitation
● Kayaking, rock climbing, and zipline
● Guided birdwatching and forest treks
● Cooking-with-locals experience
● Overnight hilltop camping
● BECOMING Journal + all creative materials
● Post-retreat integration call
● First-aid and emergency support
What's Not Included:
● Travel to/from Delhi
● Personal expenses
● Travel insurance (recommended)
Payment
50% at registration, 50% by or before 25 May 2026
Contact Us
FAQ's
What Parents Ask
Most camps focus on activities and skill-building. BECOMING integrates adventure with reflection - every experience is designed to help teens process and grow, not just "have fun." The fun is definitely there. But there's more underneath.
Mild hesitation is normal and usually dissolves by Day 2. But if they're actively resistant, forcing them won't help. A discovery call can help you figure out if it's nerves (workable) or genuine disinterest (not the right fit).
They can bring it. But once we reach the camp site we keep them safe with us - because there are better things to do. This is also an opportunity for digital detox, and many teens are consciously choosing it.
Yes. All activities are guided by trained local professionals. Medical support and first-aid are available throughout. Detailed safety protocols shared upon registration.
This is actually a great first experience - structured, supported, and designed for exactly this kind of growth. Many of our participants are first-timers.
All meals included. Wildrift Adventures serves freshly cooked meals using local ingredients. Vegetarian, vegan, and common dietary restrictions accommodated - just tell us during registration.
Sattal's seven interconnected freshwater lakes create a different kind of natural stillness compared to Himalayan river valleys. The still water kayaking, the extraordinary birdlife (500+ species), the Kumaon forests - it's an environment that naturally invites reflection. The nature does half the therapeutic work.
FAQ's
What Parents Ask
Most camps focus on activities and skill-building. BECOMING integrates adventure with reflection - every experience is designed to help teens process and grow, not just "have fun." The fun is definitely there. But there's more underneath.
Mild hesitation is normal and usually dissolves by Day 2. But if they're actively resistant, forcing them won't help. A discovery call can help you figure out if it's nerves (workable) or genuine disinterest (not the right fit).
They can bring it. But once we reach the camp site we keep them safe with us - because there are better things to do. This is also an opportunity for digital detox, and many teens are consciously choosing it.
Yes. All activities are guided by trained local professionals. Medical support and first-aid are available throughout. Detailed safety protocols shared upon registration.
This is actually a great first experience - structured, supported, and designed for exactly this kind of growth. Many of our participants are first-timers.
All meals included. Wildrift Adventures serves freshly cooked meals using local ingredients. Vegetarian, vegan, and common dietary restrictions accommodated - just tell us during registration.
Sattal's seven interconnected freshwater lakes create a different kind of natural stillness compared to Himalayan river valleys. The still water kayaking, the extraordinary birdlife (500+ species), the Kumaon forests - it's an environment that naturally invites reflection. The nature does half the therapeutic work.
Contact Us
4-10 June 2026 | Sattal, Uttarakhand | ₹39,900
This isn’t about fixing your teenager. It’s about giving them something real – adventure, creativity, space, and a week where they get to just… be.