- Session 01: Aug 3 - Aug 8, 2026, 6 Day, Available
- Session 02: Aug 10 - Aug 15, 2026, 6 Day, Available
- Session 03: Dec 21 - Dec 26, 2027, 6 Day, Available
- An official academic certificate from our school..
- Details completed modules
USD925 30% covered by Nature Fund USD 647
Financial assistance is available.
6 Day Nature Camp
- Day 1: Eyes of the Explorer:Focus: SIGHT (Lagoon Colors & Coral Tracking). We start on the shore where kids feel safest. Equipped with pocket magnifying loupes and colored pencils, children learn to closely observe beach patterns, sketch intertidal shells in their Nature Journals, and play "Shallow-Water Eye-Spy" games to get comfortable looking into the clear, moving lagoon water.
- Day 2: Echoes of the Reef:Focus: SOUND (Listening Below the Surface). The ocean is full of life you can hear! At the water’s edge, kids practice quiet mindfulness to hear the crash of the reef edge (futtaru). Then, standing in the shallows, they gently lower their ears into the water to listen to the surprising clicks of snapping shrimp and the crunch of parrotfish eating coral, turning the underwater world into a comforting, musical space.
- Day 3: The Ocean's Embrace:Focus: TOUCH (Full Water Comfort & Scuba Breathing). Today is about physical trust and tactile comfort. We build water confidence by feeling the weightlessness of floating in life vests. Once relaxed, kids experience the magic of scuba breathing—feeling the steady rush of air as the younger track tries Bubblemaker in the ultra-shallow lagoon and the older track completes their Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) experience.
- Day 4: Scent of the Sea:Focus: SMELL (Salt Air & Coastal Botanical Notes). We ground ourselves at Veshige Nature House by exploring the aromatic plants of the island. Kids will harvest local coastal leaves, mapping the scent profiles of sea-lettuce bushes (magoo) and fragrant beach flora in their journals, discovering how the ocean's salt air directly shapes the life on the island.
- Day 5: Flavors of the Island:Focus: TASTE (Island-to-Table & Active Coral Care). We explore how the ocean nourishes us. Kids enjoy a curated "Island-to-Table" tasting session featuring local coconut infusions and traditional herbal teas. To give back, they use their hands to mix restoration materials, tying live coral fragments onto a custom frame to expand Villingili’s historic community reef.
- Day 6: Celebration & Badges:Focus: SYNTHESIS (The Final Plenary). The grand finale! Students put the finishing touches on their beautiful, sensory-filled Nature Journals. Parents and family are invited to the Veshige Nature House Gallery for a high-energy student showcase, concluding with a graduation ceremony where every child is pinned with their official Ocean Explorer Badge.
All of our camps are based at Veshige Nature House on Villingili Island (Kaafu Atoll). ,We provide a dedicated pickup and drop-off service right at the Malé Ferry Terminal. Our team will accompany the group on the short, scenic 10-minute ferry ride over to Villingili and back each day.
Yes, We deeply believe that a meaningful connection with our veshi (nature) should be accessible to every single child, regardless of financial circumstance. We provide Financial Assistance & Accessibility through our Nature Fund
We provide financial support pathways to both local and international families. You can view or apply for support packages directly through our assistance portal or by reaching out to us.
Booking Management: Handling your hotel reservations directly to guarantee you receive the best rates and correct transport links. Resort Logistics: Coordinating private boat collection directly from our partner resort jetties. City Logistics: Providing fully escorted, staff-led transfers from the main Malé Jetty straight to our base camp in Villingili..
The moment you land in the Maldives, we take care of the details. Every international family receives a physical Welcome Kit, which includes a printed Nature Camps Booklet complete with your full schedule, habitat maps, and emergency contact details. We also provide a complimentary local SIM card to ensure you are connected.
Cancellations made 7 days or more before the camp start date will receive a full refund. For cancellations within 7 days of the camp, we are unable to issue a direct refund, but we will gladly credit your registration fee toward any of our upcoming weekend camps or monthly packages.
Yes! We host dedicated Visiting Programs designed specifically for local and international school groups from abroad. We invite visiting institutions of all ages to explore our local island habitats, marine ecosystems, and living cultural heritage through structured field research, sustainable systems workshops, and collaborative community outreach projects.
Minor injuries are treated on-site by our first-aid trained staff. We carry a comprehensive first-aid kit. Parents will be notified of the incident and our care response at pick-up, or immediately for anything more serious. We view minor bumps as opportunities for building resilience with gentle guidance.
Safety is our highest priority. Our measures include:
High Supervision Ratios: minimum 1 adult for every 5 children
Ferry Safety: Team members take window seats, children sit together as a group, and a team member supervises the entire row.
Secure Pick-Up: Documentation at drop-off and a strict policy against releasing children to unauthorized adults.
Emergency Preparedness: A first aid and emergency backpack is carried at all times.
Ocean Safety: All water activities are conducted in designated areas under the close supervision of a certified lifeguard, with safety equipment readily accessible.
You can always reach us during session hours by calling 7661060.
Please email all detailed information regarding allergies or updates to emergency phone numbers to school@nature.mv
Parents are welcome to separately travel to Vilingili and visit Veshige Nature House when an activity is not happening inside.
Please note that during the scheduled sessions, the program is designed as a drop-off experience to allow children to engage independently in their guided explorations. For the safety, security, and program integrity of the group, parents are kindly asked not to join the activities themselves.
Rainy Weather: The classes will run rain or shine. We will adjust planned activities according to weather
Dangerous Weather: In the event of severe or dangerous weather, we will cancel the session and notify you via message at least 30 minutes before the session start time.