If your child is fascinated with science or loves science fiction films, sign him or her up for this educational camp on the Republic Day weekend. Organised by Natskies Observatory, it will involve camping overnight at a site in Panchgani, where they will participate in a plethora of activities. And being a member of the NASA Museum Alliance, this programme has been curated with the help of NASA scientists themselves.

Designed for kids of all age groups, day-time activities include how to cook using solar energy and tell the time based on the position of the sun — basic survival techniques kids growing up in cities aren't trained for.