Goa, April 1 -- It's almost that time of the year when summer vacations are round the corner and parents start looking around for summer camps. Children love the fun of outdoor activities and parents believe they are important for children's development, offering opportunities to instill confidence, independence, social skills, and leadership abilities, while also fostering creativity and a love for nature.

Listen to six-year-old Samuel Crasta who attended one such camp last summer: "I love doing things with my hands, especially clay modelling. I also like to cycle around and meet other kids in the camp. Sometimes, I just love to run around in the open." The popularity of summer camps can be gauged by the fact that the numbers are increa...