We welcome our Students, Teachers and Mentors back to our Change Makers’ Learning Camp. YES ! It’s the much-awaited Winter Camp – Dec 2023.

Well, the Mentors of Change associated with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India, are organising a 7-day Online Winter Camp from 24th to 30th December 2023.  In addition, the organizers will be conducting an online Self-learning based Innovation Workshop for the registered participants between 16th and 29th December 2023.   The Winter Camp is open for students of classes VI to XII and also for teachers and mentors across India.  Registration and Participation is FREE. 

The Winter Camp exposes the participants to various industrial & other sectors, the knowledge of which will help them tackle problem-statements in various domains very easily. In addition, the Winter Camp will educate and empower students with the required knowledge in problem-solving & innovating methods, tools, techniques, technologies and skills required to thrive in today's world.  Starting from 24th to 30th December 2023, each day we will have  two online sessions via Zoom and YouTube live.  The first session will be from 4.00 to 5.00 pm, while the second session will be from 5.30 to 6.30 pm.

During the first session on each day, participants will get an opportunity to learn about problem-solving & innovating related topics such as Design Thinking approach; Ideas, Inventions and Innovations; Tools and Technologies for Prototyping; Primary and Secondary Research Techniques, Listening & Effective Communication Skills, Team work and Team Building, etc.  These skills will help participants to succeed as professionals, innovators and entrepreneurs.

During the second session of each day, students will get exposure to wide knowledge from renowned Speakers who are subject matter experts and experienced professionals from different industries.  They will help participants gain insights into key challenges being faced in several sectors including Agriculture, Inclusivity, Mobility, Space, Disaster Management, Education & Skill Development, etc. These sessions will help participants realize the importance of innovative solutions to complex problems & challenges. 

Students will also learn what it takes to submit a winning entry to any innovation competition, including ATL Marathon 2023-24.

Do grab the opportunity to earn the Rewards of Learning.  15 top-performing students will get a Certification of Appreciation and prizes.  Similarly, top-performing teachers will get a Certification of Appreciation and prizes.   All participants (students & teachers) with 80% or more attendance will get a Certification of Participation.

Make sure to register to the Winter Camp and participate actively to reap the benefit of learning new skills to create an edge for yourself.

Registration starts from 16th December 2023 and closes on 22nd December 2023.

Benefits of attending the Winter Camp:

FOR STUDENTS:

• Students acquire essential skills enabling them to submit standout entries for various innovation challenges and opportunities.

• Students can connect with the best mentors and seek their guidance and support for innovation projects during and beyond the Summer Camp.

FOR TEACHERS:

• Learn how to guide their students in problem-solving and innovation projects tools & techniques, methods & processes.

FOR SCHOOLS:

• Schools can get plugged into the larger eco-system of Mentors of Change from across the country with diverse skills and expertise.  They can leverage the support & guidance of Mentors for the benefit of their students & teachers during and after the Winter Camp.

Once you submit the registration form, you can see links to join two Winter Camp WhatsApp groups.  Make sure to join both the groups.  All further communication regarding the Winter Camp will be shared in the two WhatsApp groups.