The Borderlands PDP organized a 4-days excursion for grade four students of Malpi International School from September 9-12, 2009. A total of 30 students and 4 teachers participated in the program that was organized at the Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort and also included overnight camping at Gati village.  Abseiling, rock climbing, talent show and hiking were some of the highlights of the program. The main aim of the excursion was to introduce the students to the concept of ‘outdoor activities’ and to prepare them for more advanced courses at the Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort in the future. The course focused on helping each other, building trust, developing self-confidence, broadening the student’s comfort zones and enhancing experimental learning.

Similarly, a 4-days Borderlands Trek was organized for grade six students of Malpi International School. The program, organized from September 13-16, 2009, focused on geographical, ecological and geological studies including rock identification, river studies , field sketching, mapping and basic surveying, flora and fauna identification, route-finding and navigation including map and compass use among other things. In addition to building self-confidence and developing comfort zones, the program also included hiking and camping at the Dugunagadi Fortress and Listi. There were a total of 42 students and 5 teachers.