The Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education and Environmental Study established in 2003, was funded by Suzanne and Paul Hanifl (Woodstock School Alumni ’63). Located at 7000 ft, Hanifl Centre is an outreach of Woodstock School, Mussoorie - Celebrating over 164 years in the Himalaya.

Hanifl Centre was built to extend the School’s curriculum and to provide a facility and programmes through which students and visitors can learn about the Himalaya and develop their skills and knowledge in outdoor education.

Hanifl Centre resources include classrooms for study, maps, library, audiovisual material, scientific equipment as well as hiking, camping and climbing equipment. Outside of the classroom, students develop projects, take part in nature hikes and participate in local field trips. All programmes are customized to suit the requirements of visiting students and faculty.

Designed as a model environment friendly building, the Hanifl Centre incorporates a passive solar space-heating system and an active solar water-heating system. The centre also acts as a consultant to Woodstock School staff across disciplines to develop appropriate experiential learning opportunities. In addition to building a resource of teaching materials, Hanifl Centre networks with experts from outside the school to provide additional curricular enrichment.

Hanifl Centre actively engages with local communities in service learning projects and outdoor leadership training for youth. It contribute to the sustainable development of the region by engendering an appreciation and understanding of the Himalayan environment to future leaders. Schools, colleges and universities from around the world visit the Hanifl Centre for a wide variety of different programmes.

We are ever grateful for the generous contributions from Woodstock Alumni that have enabled these wonderful facilities to be available for future generations.