110 students learn life skills, leadership, teamwork through hands-on activities

A three-day Scouts and Guides Komal Pad training camp, aimed at instilling essential skills, concluded at Army Public School, Dagshai, yesterday.

Conducted in collaboration with the Hindustan Scouts and Guides, 110 students of Class VI and VII participated in the camp. It was led by a dedicated team comprising Pushpraj, secretary; Varun Manhas, district secretary; Rahul Jaswal, and Meenakshi Malik, enriching the learning experience of the students.

The participants engaged in a wide range of activities designed to develop life skills, discipline, teamwork and leadership qualities. They received training in first-aid, bandaging, performing lifts, surya namaskar, yoga and how to use stretchers. Key sessions included the flag and investiture ceremony, history of scouting, scouts/guides promise and law, significance of uniform etiquette, national flag protocol, all-faith prayer, tent pitching and rope knotting techniques. Each activity provided hands-on exposure, encouraging students to learn actively by doing.

The camp proved to be an enriching experience, fostering responsibility, self-reliance and community spirit among the young scouts and guides.