For the last few years, something beautiful has been happening whenever children visit Vaksana Farms.
When they arrive, most of them come with the habits of city life — a little cautious about mud, unsure about animals, and very attached to their screens.
But give them a few hours on the farm, and everything changes.
They start climbing trees, chasing goats, pulling carrots from the soil, running barefoot on grass, and asking endless questions about how plants grow and where food comes from.
Watching this transformation convinced me of one thing:
Children need nature more than ever.
And that is why we have decided to host Vaksana Farms Summer Camps 2026.
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A Farm With a Story That Began With My Grandmother
Before I tell you about the camps, let me share a little about the farm itself.
Vaksana Farms is a 14-acre organic permaculture farm nestled in a quiet village near Tindivanam.
This farm was started by my 92-year-old grandmother, Lakshmi Paati. She believed deeply in simple living, growing food naturally, and living in harmony with the land.
Even today, when I walk through the farm, I feel her spirit everywhere.
After Paati passed away, the responsibility of nurturing the farm was taken up by my parents, who are now 74 years old. They continue to lovingly care for the land, the trees, and the animals.
Over time, the farm has grown into a beautiful ecosystem — with fruit trees, vegetable gardens, farm animals, ponds, and peaceful open spaces.
Many guests who visit tell us that it feels like stepping into a completely different world.
And that’s exactly the experience we want children to have.
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Why I Personally Love Hosting These Camps
For over two decades, I have worked as a professor, interacting with thousands of young students.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this:
Children learn best when they experience things with their hands.
When a child plants a seed…
When they water a plant…
When they feed a goat…
When they see vegetables harvested fresh from the soil…
Something powerful happens.
They develop:
• Respect for nature
• Appreciation for good, clean food
• Curiosity about how things work
• Empathy towards animals
• Confidence from doing things themselves
These are lessons that stay with them for life.
That’s why these camps are very close to my heart.
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Summer Camps 2026 at Vaksana Farms
This summer we are hosting four unique nature-based workshops, each designed to give children meaningful outdoor experiences.
The idea is simple:
Less screen time. More green time.
🌾 FarmFit Kids – Outdoor Fitness Camp
📅 April 23–24, 2026
👦 Age Group: 8–15 years
This camp is perfect for energetic kids who love running, playing, and exploring.
Children participate in farm-style fitness activities like:
• Obstacle courses
• Team challenges
• Traditional village games
• Tree climbing
• Gardening activities
• Nature exploration
It’s a fun way to build strength, confidence, teamwork, and resilience.
Register for FarmFit Kids Summer Camp
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🌱 Young Farmer Workshop – Organic Farming for Kids
📅 May 5–6, 2026
👦 Age Group: 8–15 years
In this Young Farmer workshop, children experience the life of a farmer.
They learn:
• How soil works
• How seeds grow
• Composting and natural farming
• Planting and harvesting vegetables
Most children have never seen how food is actually grown.
By the end of this workshop, they develop a completely new respect for farmers and for the food on their plate.
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🎨 Nature–Art–Build Workshop
📅 May 12–13, 2026
👶 Age Group: 2–7 years
This Nature Art & Build workshop is specially designed for very young children.
Kids explore creativity through nature-based activities like:
• Leaf printing
• Natural painting
• Clay crafts
• Simple building projects
• Exploring flowers, fruits, and textures
At this age, children learn through touch, play, and imagination. This workshop is designed exactly for that.
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🐾 Animals & Pet Lovers Workshop
📅 May 26–27, 2026
👦 Age Group: 8–15 years
Many children love animals but rarely get the chance to interact with them.
At this Animals & Pet Lovers camp, kids spend time with friendly farm animals including:
• Camels
. Cows
. Goats
. Sheep
• Turkeys
• Ducks
• Chickens
. Guinea Fowls
. Geese
Through guided activities, they learn how to care for animals responsibly and develop empathy and compassion.
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Learning Beyond the Classroom
At Vaksana Farms, learning doesn’t happen inside four walls.
It happens while digging soil.
It happens while feeding animals.
It happens while running in the open fields.
My mother Kasthuri Amma, who hosts guests at the farm, beautifully says:
> “When children touch soil, care for plants, and interact with animals, they develop respect for nature and life itself.”
And that’s exactly what we hope to nurture.
Not just a fun vacation.
But a meaningful experience that leaves a lasting impression on young minds.
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A Safe and Memorable Experience
The camps are conducted in a safe and supervised environment at our award-winning farmstay, surrounded by nature and fresh air.
Children get to experience:
• Outdoor exploration
• Hands-on learning
• Farm life
• Traditional games
• Interaction with animals
• Screen-free fun
For many children, this becomes their first real connection with nature.
And often, their most memorable summer experience.
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How to Register
If you feel your child deserves a few days away from screens…
A few days of mud, nature, animals, and laughter…
Then we would love to welcome them to Vaksana Farms Summer Camps 2026.
You can register here:
Or contact me directly:
📞 Call / WhatsApp: +91 98415 97744
🔗 Registration Link:
https://www.vaksanafarms.in/summer
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Sometimes the best lessons for children don’t come from textbooks.
They come from soil on their hands, sunshine on their face, and curiosity in their minds.
And that is exactly what we hope to offer at Vaksana Farms.
Kiruba Shankar
Co-owner, Vaksana Farms
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