At Ekya Vana, classrooms have no walls — only trees, trails, and questions that lead the way. Our forest-inspired curriculum is child-led, rooted in nature, and designed to nurture curiosity, compassion, and creativity through play and place-based learning.
Our programs are carefully tailored to developmental stages from 18 months to 6 years, supporting every milestone with age-appropriate rhythms, tools, and spaces. Each group has access to outdoor learning zones, creative studios, and quiet nooks – all built with natural materials and open-ended possibilities
Interdependence in nature, Conservation & regeneration, Biomimicry Purposeful Action & Eco - Leadership
Waste, recycling and circular economy, Sustainable systems and livelihood, Planetary science + impact thinking, Earth science
Ethics, responsibility & care, Environmental policy, Environmental behavioral science, Global policy and Diverse worldviews
Bioengineering & Biomaterials, Green Tech & Renewable Energy, Scientific Research, Water Energy + Waste Systems
Interdependence in nature, Conservation & regeneration, Biomimicry Purposeful Action & Eco - Leadership
Waste, recycling and circular economy, Sustainable systems and livelihood, Planetary science + impact thinking, Earth science
Ethics, responsibility & care, Environmental policy, Environmental behavioral science, Global policy and Diverse worldviews
Bioengineering & Biomaterials, Green Tech & Renewable Energy, Scientific Research, Water Energy + Waste Systems
People & Planet
Interdependence in nature, Conservation & regeneration, Biomimicry Purposeful Action & Eco - Leadership
Earth Care
Waste, recycling and circular economy, Sustainable systems and livelihood, Planetary science + impact thinking, Earth science
Living Systems
Ethics, responsibility & care, Environmental policy, Environmental behavioral science, Global policy and Diverse worldviews
Energy & Innovation
Bioengineering & Biomaterials, Green Tech & Renewable Energy, Scientific Research, Water Energy + Waste Systems
People & Planet
Interdependence in nature, Conservation & regeneration, Biomimicry Purposeful Action & Eco - Leadership
Earth Care
Waste, recycling and circular economy, Sustainable systems and livelihood, Planetary science + impact thinking, Earth science
Living Systems
Ethics, responsibility & care, Environmental policy, Environmental behavioral science, Global policy and Diverse worldviews
Energy & Innovation
Bioengineering & Biomaterials, Green Tech & Renewable Energy, Scientific Research, Water Energy + Waste Systems
Through nature journaling, students observe, document, and reflect on the world around them building awareness, mindfulness, and a deeper connection to natural systems. 

Students work together to exchange ideas, co-create solutions, and learn to listen, contribute, and grow within a team.
Students learn to express ideas with clarity and purpose, exploring how to responsibly communicate and shape narratives around sustainability.
Learning is grounded in real-world observation, with students engaging in field research, data collection, and inquiry to deepen understanding.
Through workshops and interactions with community members and Vana ambassadors, students gain diverse perspectives and real-world context.
Students engage with industry experts to understand how ideas translate into practice, connecting learning with real-world applications.
When children are cared for, well-fed, safe, and comfortable, learning truly flourishes. Thoughtful in every detail, we ensure little ones grow and thrive.
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Camp Vana is a multi-week residential programme where students learn by doing—guided by a challenge-by-choice philosophy that balances freedom with support. Through hands-on modules in composting, permaculture, renewable building and material innovation, campers build practical skills, emotional resilience and ecological literacy while living sustainably on campus.
