Within the school schedule, Ekya plans outbound programs that include field trips, picnics, and educational tours. Our outbound programs are listed below:

Indian Music Experience

Our students of Grade 5 had an opportunity to visit The Indian Music Experience as part of their outbound learning trip. It is India’s first experiential music museum. Our students explored India’s cultural nuances, through music. This encouraged them to rediscover various genres of Indian music, from the traditional to the contemporary, to ultimately create an emotional connection with music. They also got to see 108 Musical instruments which were displayed in the gallery.

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Trip to Enchanting Acres

The outbound learning experience allows our students to extend their learning on the topics covered in the classroom. In this field trip to ‘Enchanting Acres’, they were able to further their knowledge of Mammals and the concept of Push and Pull. Our juniors explored the characteristics, features, and different types of mammals in a farm environment.

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Learning about the Indian Army at MEG

Students of Ekya Schools had an opportunity to visit Madras Engineering Group (MEG), an engineering group of the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army. With the motto Sarvatra (Sanskrit: Everywhere) MEG holds a strong history of service to the nation. Our students and teachers who were awestruck by the environment of MEG that was brimming with discipline and patriotism have penned down their experience, detailing the surrounding, culture, gallery, and displays at MEG.

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Field trips for the year 2018-19

The students of all grades of Ekya School, JP Nagar went to various places on their field trips.

Grade 1 – Girias Emporium and Lalbagh
Grade 2 – Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium and Cubbon Park
Grade 3 – Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium and Girias Emporium
Grade 4 – Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum and Bannerghatta National Park
Grade 5 – Janapadloka and Grameen Camp
Grade 6 – Janapadloka and Grameen Camp
Grade 7 – Grameen Camp
Grade 8 – Grameen Camp
Grade 9 – Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum and Eagles Unbound
Grade 10 – Eagles Unbound

Trip to Sahyadri

The students of Ekya Schools had a fun-filled adventurous trip to the Western Ghats, Sahyadri Inheritance Camp in Kanha Village, Pune. The four days trip was an awesome experience by being with nature under the guidance of the able and competent instructors and learning the skill sets required to be working in groups. Click here to read our blog on the trip to Sahyadri

The NASA Experience

Senior students of Ekya Schools had a wonderful opportunity to experience space travel at NASA Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) Centre. Our students were hosted at the NASA Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) Centre, where they participated in a new mission simulation that included launching, landing, and walking on Mars. Click here to read about Ekya’s visit to the ASC Centre here.

Educational Tour to Imphal

The recent school trip of our senior students to Imphal (Manipur) was edifying and gave a whole new learning experience. The collaboration with students from the D.M College of Sciences on the Foldscope project was a great initiative for the value sharing of knowledge with other high school students. They presented an open-minded attitude and were wholly receptive to upcoming research and new forms of learning. Click here for an account of the entire experience by our senior students

It Began with the Sun

Students of Grade 2 and 3 visited the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium as part of the curriculum to learn about the Sun and the Solar System. This two-day experience featured a study on the various constellations and included a presentation, a quiz, and a round of Q & A.

Medieval South India – Nandi Village

Curated to complement the Grade 6 Social Science curriculum, this trip highlights the medieval history of Karnataka. Students visit the Bhoganandishwara temple in Nandi Village, built under the royal patronage of several prominent South Indian kingdoms such as Cholas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagara. With this, students take a look at the social, political, and cultural aspects of Medieval India.

My City, My Heritage – Namma Bengaluru

This tour covers the history of Bengaluru from period 800 CE to 1800 CE. Our students explore the origins of the city, battles, and historical events that helped shape it. They find answers to questions on the city’s past – What were the architectural influences of early Bengaluru? What construction materials and tools were used in 18th century Bengaluru? Children visit the Bangalore Fort and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace and get to keep a copy of the oldest map of Bengaluru as a souvenir. They get to study maps, paintings, relief sculptures, and architecture of these monuments as we revisit history.

Farm to Table (Thota to Oota)

This farm visit is curated to help our students connect with nature and understand the importance of natural farming. Spread over 10 acres, these dairy-focused farmhouses house only the A2-type cow species – Gir, Hallikar, and Malnad. Students will get a hands-on understanding of six areas of the farm – Vegetables, Horticulture, A2 Cows, Bee Keeping, Vermicomposting, Biogas, and Natural cycles for fodder. In addition to this, there is a planting activity where children will get an opportunity to try their hand at gardening.

Birds around Bangalore

‘Birds around Bangalore’ is an outdoor experience that takes place by Nandi Hills to help our students learn more about the birds found in Bangalore. Led by naturalists with years of experience in Wildlife Conservation and Sanctuary tours, our students will be taught how to identify different birds and observe their behaviour. A Question and Answer session will also be arranged where children can engage with the experts.

Janapada Loka – Cultural Heritage

Through this visit, our students are introduced to the concept of heritage and its importance. They get to experience how people lived before the advent of technology, how human ingenuity has helped with mankind’s progress, and thus bring a sense of appreciation for the arts. Students visit 3 museums within the Janapada Loka campus led by experts on Karnataka’s cultural heritage. Here, they get a glimpse of the different regional dance forms, musical instruments, and games. They are also shown common agricultural practices and techniques from professions like pottery, oil milling, and blacksmiths. An audio-visual show is arranged that explains the different art forms from the state. A live show is organized for the students by tribal performers.

In 2015, students went on a 3-day trip to Hampi to learn about the history and archeological significance of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Students engaged in mock excavations and interactions with professors from the Hampi University.

As part of the 2014 educational tour, the senior students of Ekya visited the Kennedy Space Center, NASA; the United States Space and Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama; the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, and Harvard University. They also attended a workshop at Broadway Theater. During other field trips, students have visited ISRO, HAL Aerospace, Paramount Biscuit Factory, the local post office, fire station, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Good Bread Factory, Butterfly park, and the Rainwater Harvest theme park.