Experiential Learning That Transforms Teams into Leaders
Learn by doing. Lead by experiencing. Grow through real-world challenges in nature. Join Hands with UsWhat Is Experiential Learning?
Experiential learning is a powerful learning approach where participants gain knowledge, skills, and behavioural insights through direct experience, reflection, and application. Instead of passive classroom sessions, experiential learning places individuals in real-time situations that demand collaboration, decision-making, and leadership.
At Empower Activity Camps, experiential learning is delivered through outbound training, adventure-based challenges, and structured reflection, ensuring learning is not only understood but deeply internalized.
Why Experiential Learning Works Better Than Traditional Training?
Research consistently shows that people retain:
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Up to 90% of what they do
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Compared to less than 20% of what they hear or read
Experiential learning bridges the gap between theory and practice by:
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Encouraging active participation
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Creating emotional engagement
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Simulating real workplace challenges
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Reinforcing learning through reflection and feedback
This makes it one of the most effective methods for leadership development, team building, and performance improvement.
Our Experiential Learning Approach
At Empower Activity Camps, experiential learning follows a structured, outcome-driven process:
1. Experience
Participants engage in carefully designed outdoor activities such as problem-solving missions, team challenges, obstacle courses, and leadership tasks.
2. Reflection
Post-activity debriefs encourage individuals and teams to reflect on actions, behaviours, and outcomes.
3. Conceptualization
Facilitators link experiences to workplace realities communication, trust, accountability, and leadership.
4. Application
Participants identify how to apply learnings directly to their roles, teams, and organizations.
This cycle ensures learning is practical, relevant, and long-lasting.
Programs Powered by Experiential Learning
Corporate Outbound Training
Our corporate outbound training programs use experiential learning and outdoor challenges to strengthen teamwork, trust, and performance.
Conducted in a natural environment and led by Senior Army Veterans, these programs help teams improve communication, accountability, decision-making, and resilience through real-world simulations.
Leadership Development Programs
Designed to build confident and responsible leaders, our leadership development programs focus on self-awareness, decision-making under pressure, and team influence. Through experiential activities and guided reflection, participants learn to lead with clarity, integrity, and purpose in dynamic business environments.
Team Building & Collaboration Workshops
These workshops enhance collaboration by breaking silos and improving interpersonal relationships. Through structured outdoor activities, teams learn trust-building, problem-solving, and effective coordination, resulting in stronger alignment, improved morale, and higher productivity back at the workplace.
Induction & Onboarding Programs
Our induction and onboarding programs help new employees integrate seamlessly into organizational culture. Using experiential learning, participants understand company values, teamwork expectations, and performance standards, creating early engagement, faster alignment, and a strong foundation for long-term success.
Strategy & Visioning Retreats
Strategy and visioning retreats provide leadership teams with the space to reflect, align, and plan.
Away from office distractions, teams engage in structured discussions and experiential exercises to clarify vision, set priorities, and build strategic alignment for future growth.
Communication & Conflict Resolution Training
This training strengthens workplace communication by addressing conflict, listening gaps, and interpersonal challenges. Through experiential scenarios and facilitated reflection, participants develop empathy, assertiveness, and conflict-management skills that foster healthier relationships and a more collaborative work culture.
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Why Choose Empower Activity Camps for Experiential Learning?
Transforming teams from ordinary to extraordinary, one adventure at a time!
✔ Army Veteran-Led Facilitation
Programs are designed and led by Senior Army Veteran Officers, bringing discipline, structure, empathy, and real-world leadership experience.
✔ 50-Acre Natural Learning Environment
Located in Kolad near Mumbai and Pune, our pollution-free campus allows participants to disconnect from routine and reconnect with purpose.
✔ Safety, Structure & Impact
Every activity follows strict safety protocols while maintaining high engagement and learning outcomes.
✔ Customized Learning Outcomes
No off-the-shelf programs—each experience is tailored to your team’s challenges and objectives.
Key Activities Offered at Empower Activity Camps
Morning Session
A rejuvenating morning session combining jogging, recreational exercises, songs, and dances to energize participants while subtly emphasizing the importance of prioritizing health and well-being.
Strategising
Strategizing involves creating a clear plan to achieve goals by analyzing objectives, resources, and challenges, ensuring efficient decision-making and aligning actions to deliver measurable results and long-term success.
Dynamic Challenges
Activities challenge problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, fostering creativity, collaboration, and resilience, offering participants an exciting opportunity to develop essential skills in real-world scenarios.
Military-Style Drills
Empower incorporates training exercises inspired by army practices, challenging participants to tackle real-world problems in simulated, high-pressure environments, enhancing their problem-solving and resilience under stress.
What Sets Empower Activity Camps Apart?
The Empower Activity Camps experience is unmatched due to its military-style approach, unparalleled setting, and skilled trainers.
Its army veteran-led team understands the rigors of effective leadership and team management, providing an experience that is both inspiring and transformative.
Furthermore, Kolad’s natural environment, combined with the 50-acre campus, offers an atmosphere where participants can genuinely connect with each other and focus on self-improvement.
5 Reasons you Partner with #EmpowerCamp
Acres of Pollution Free Land
Corporate Training Partners
Years of Collective Training Experience
Outdoor Activities
Satisfied Customers
Meet Our Chief Trainers
Before we get into specifics, we would like to mention one quality of our team that really sets us apart. Our team has an Army Veteran at the helm. Defence personnel are known for their discipline, leadership and team-building skills. But there is more to being an army officer.
Col. Naval Kohli
Chief Trainer and Managing Director
He is the Managing Director and co-founder of Empower Activity Camps. Endowed with a rich Experience, he has served the Indian Army for 24 years. He is a post graduate in Senior Level Defence Management and Computer software & Technology. He has served in UNITED NATIONS PEACE KEEPING FORCE in Somalia and has been awarded the French National Medal of Defence by Govt of France for distinguished service. There as a result of his interaction with International Armed Forces he gained expertise in Training, logistics, macro & micro planning, coordination and execution of plans under adverse conditions.
Mr. Anil Bhasin
Managing Director
Leveraging a successful 36-year career as Manager, Inflight Service Department at Air India, he brings a wealth of experience in travel, human relations, and crisis management. His background includes a post-graduate degree in Specialized Hotel Management, equipping him to handle diverse situations with expertise. Having travelled extensively for both work and leisure across over 50 countries on all continents, he possess a global perspective and a deep understanding of different cultures. His dedication and contributions were recognized with the prestigious Best Employee award during his tenure at Air India. He is deeply involved in Outbound Training for the past 16 years.
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Camp Office: 263, Sutarwadi,
Taluka Roha, Distt Raigad, Maharashtra – 402 304.
Camp Site: Village Kudli,
14 Km Off Kolad, Taluka Roha, Distt Raigad, Maharashtra – 402 308.
Office Hours: 8 am to 8 pm