In this nature camp, students explore marine science through direct examination of Maldivian marine communities. By pairing academic discussions with field research along reef slopes, young researchers master data collection, analyze environmental threats, and interpret field data as a team. The ultimate milestone of this immersive journey is earning an official PADI Open Water Diver Certification, granting students the lifetime freedom to safely dive deep into the very habitats they protect.

Absolute Beginners & First-Time Ocean Kids. We protect what we love. The Ocean Explorer Camp is specifically crafted for children who are completely new to the ocean, or who need an extra boost of water confidence.

Operating in the calm, protected, and crystal-clear shallow lagoons of Villingili, this Nature Camp focuses on gentle immersion, sensory tracking, and joyful exploration. By prioritizing an ultra-safe environment and pairing children with supportive mentors, we spark your child's inner curiosity. Instead of rushing them into deep water, we meet them where they are comfortable—turning a child's first encounter with the ocean into a lifelong love story.

it is a masterwork of hydrodynamics, biological resourcefulness, and ancestral island science perfectly adapted to the Indian Ocean. This premium, 6-day immersive camp invites curious youths to apprentice under master local shipwrights (Maavadhiyaa).Participants will experience a profound human-nature connection by handling raw tropical timbers, calculating natural geometric lines without blueprints, and discovering how our ancestors lived in perfect symmetry with the ocean habitat.

In this 6 day Nature camp, kids become island explorers. From navigation and mapping to woodworking such as Make and paint a kuda gon’di, and from beach ecosystems to marine biology we’ve spread our favorite weekend sessions in this nature camp

Children explore the world through their senses. Each day sparks curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection to nature. Day 1: SIGHT (Lagoon Colors & Coral Tracking). Day 2: SOUND (Listening Below the Surface). Day 3: TOUCH (Full Water Comfort & Scuba Breathing). Day 4: SMELL (Salt Air & Coastal Botanical Notes). Day 5: TASTE (Island-to-Table & Active Coral Care).

Designed for curious minds who want to connect deeply with the sea, this 2-day workshop teaches you to view the underwater world through the eyes of both a scientist and an artist. You will learn to slow down, observe intently, and translate your snorkel into art. Using simple sketching, underwater photography, and specialized note-taking techniques, you will capture the rich textures, intricate patterns, and vibrant colors of the ocean directly into your own custom nature journal.

This is a session designed to introduce kids to traditional Boduberu, its history, and basic hama/beats. It is an interactive two-day session where children will learn to play the basic beats through practical exercises, leading to a performance of a traditional Boduberu song on day two. The session is conducted by Azze, who has many years of experience researching and playing traditional Boduberu.

Children discover the distinctive shapes, components, and unique names of a traditional dhoni hull. The session concludes with a fun Bom’bi Dhoni sailing race.

Children learn essential fishing skills, from safe hook handling to using a traditional hand-line. They’ll then bait their hooks, fish alongside a local fisherman at the Villingili beach, and learn to identify the different fish in our reef