The Shri Ram Ananta Aspen Leadership School

Ananta Aspen Centre, a premier organization known globally for fostering values-based leadership, and The Shri Ram School, one of India’s finest private schools, have come together to offer a 2-week residential programme for students of grades 9-12 that aims to build values-based leadership skills and enlighten them to move from thought to action.

The intense yet fun-filled curriculum comprising leadership case studies, adventure sports and experiential learning, takes students through structured modules in a safe & supportive environment, to help uncover the hidden leader within.

Students from grades 9–12 are eligible for the programme.
The student should be academically inquisitive with strong record of extracurricular activities
An overall performer and team player, ready for challenges.
Should have good command over written and spoken English.

The first round of selection will involve the following:

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in person/telephonically.

The Programme is centred around Socratic Dialogue, which explores personal values with the help of literature from around the world and across the ages. Each text presents challenges and asks students to articulate and explore their values and their leadership styles. Socratic Dialogue is the core of the Aspen Institute’s Leadership Programmes, conducted around the world for over 70 years. This core is buttressed with theatre and experiential learning to help put their ideas into practice, communication skills to encourage clarity of thought, and team building and adventure sports to challenge their boundaries.

Help students grow emotionally, intellectually and socially
Introduce leadership skills.
Build appreciation for diversity in viewpoints.
Discover personal ethics and valuesbased leadership.
Inculcate respect for society, business, science & environment.
Prepare them for the Fellowship of Valuesbased Leaders.

Fellows leave Omega with more than memories — they leave with a clearer sense of who they are as leaders, and with practical experiences that strengthen both their personal development and their university applications.

Academic edge Leadership experiences at Omega directly strengthen statements of purpose and university applications, particularly for those considering study abroad.
Intellectual growth Engagement with canonical texts and structured dialogue sharpens analytical thinking and the capacity to articulate ideas under pressure.
Self-awareness Participants discover their personal leadership style through reflection, mentorship, and real challenge — not just theory.
Global perspective Connecting with students from across India, fellows learn to think across contexts and engage meaningfully with different worldviews.

Torch
Sneakers for trekking / walking, Floaters for Rafting, Slippers
2 long sleeve shirts / track tops, 4 short sleeve T-shirts, 2 pairs khakis / cargo / casual, 1 pair track bottoms, 7 sets of undergarments, adequate pairs of socks, watch, cap (golf cap)
Light weight fleece jacket / wind cheater
Easy dry T-shirt & shorts / tights, swim wear
Prescription medicines if any, sun block lotion, mosquito repellant cream, retainers for prescription glasses / sun glasses, personal toiletries
Musical instrument (no taped music please)
Camera with spare batteries
Your Spirit of Adventure and sense of humour!

To be considered for the program, applicants must submit a complete form. The following documents need to be uploaded with the application form:

A filled up form along with the photograph (less than 1 MB).
Mark sheets, certificates for any extracurricular activity, report cards, etc.
A scanned copy of the students photo – Id (Aadhar Card)
Recommendation Letter from a teacher who has taught them in the last two years
Multi- city Cheque in favour of ‘The Shri Ram School’.

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in person/telephonically.
Recommendation letters should be no longer than 500 words. Letters should address attributes such as the candidate’s experience, intellectual abilities, leadership capacity and potential.

Please do not submit the online form until you are ready to upload a scanned copy of your photograph, photo id, marksheets, certificates and letter of recommendation.

Details for Electronic Transfer of Payment

Beneficiary Name: The Shri Ram School;
Bank & Branch: HDFC BANK, DLF Phase I; IFSC Code: HDFC0000044;
Account No.: 00441110000162.

Please send a mail confirmation for any such remittance with details.

All rules and regulations are to be strictly followed at all times.
To ensure maximum learning and better experience at the Camp, it is mandatory to adhere to the timings.
Though students are free to express their view points, they are requested to adhere to discipline rules in class. Sensitivity, acceptance of differences and appreciating all are the skills that students need to adhere to at all times.
NO form of bullying is acceptable and will be tolerated. In the event that a student is found engaged in any such act, he/she will be warned and the parents will be informed.
If a student’s behaviour is found inappropriate and undisciplined, in spite of repeated warnings and feedback, the discipline committee will take actions.
In extreme cases, the student will be asked to leave the camp and no certificate will be issued to him/her. The parents will be informed of the committee’s decision and parents will be requested to pick up their children from the camp.

Please Note: The decision of the committee will be deemed as final.

The DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE comprises of the following members:

Testimonials

Socratic Dialogue really gave me the confidence that I needed. It helped me to say what I wanted to and not think about what others would say.

I can actually see a genuine positive change in me. My thoughts are a lot deeper now, my opinions are more evolved and I feel I’m more confident.

I was very scared of Rafting because once I had a really bad experience in it but because of my fellow-mates, my friends and my facilitators at the camp, I overcame this fear and now I can go rafting anytime.

The most important thing that TSALS 2014 has taught me is that where thought flows, energy flows.

I’m so very lucky I came here. I never thought I would be able to be a better person. I thought I was good enough.

All the team activities we’ve done be it rafting, percussion workout etc taught me how to be a better team member of the team as well as being a better leader of the team.

The most important thing that I did here was rediscover myself.

Organisers

The Shri Ram School

THE SHRI RAM SCHOOL is a progressive, child centered, co-educational private school, committed to providing quality education for all its pupils. Established in 1988, it began with the pre-primary section and, with a class being added every year, it now proudly spans three campuses in the National Capital Region of India, offering an alternate and unique educational experience to children of age-groups Nursery to Class 12.

Ananta Aspen Centre

ANANTA ASPEN CENTRE is an educational and policy studies organisation based in New Delhi. It focusses on values based leadership and open dialogue on challenges facing Indian society to help foster its transformation. The Centre engages civil society, business, governments and other key stakeholders to share ideas and bring a wide range of perspectives on issues important to India’s development, foreign policy, strategic affairs and national security.