ymca camp lakeside

Where Spirits soar & the Fun never sets…

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Concept Sketch of the campus by the architect

Camp manager’s bungalow

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Site Plan

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Entrance to the Campus

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Sculpturesque skylights silently meditating on the earth garden roof.

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Ramp leading to the entrance of the camp manager’s bungalow

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Camp manager’s bungalow with the skylights on the roof garden

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

All the rooms face towards the lake

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

View from the garden in front

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Meandering walkways and ramps to underground cabins are the characteristic features

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Ramp to underground cabin links campus walkway

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Pathways leading to camping tents tucked into the natural landscape

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Steps and walls connect and separate various spaces of the campus

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Plinth platform for the camping tents

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Steps leading to the toilet block

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

View of the toilet block

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Various murals make the toilet wall an interesting space

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

The Murals depicting the Universe

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Earth mounds embrace dining hall with a view of the Sahayadri range and the Lake

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

The parasol like tensile roof with a floating column suspending into the middle

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Interior of the dining hall wing

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Abundant light and air brought into the dining area

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Light umbrella floating over a large space

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

A Cabin for Eight

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Comfortable Bunk Beds with Lockers for all.

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

A view of the Lake

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

A Nature Trail through thick undergrowth

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

A Coracle ride can be fun

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Kayaking on the Lake

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Kayaking a skill to be mastered

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Rock Climbing a skill for the strong hearted

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Rappelling a skill that requires nerve

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Campfire at the end of the day to warm the soul

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Another skill to master

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Archery ,Concentration at its best

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Another view from the top.

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

A View from the Top

YMCA International Camp Site, Nilshi, Pune

Come, Take a walk on the wild side.