A lot of competitions are lined up for Children's Day. Take part in them and win prizes!
1. At NIIT, Mylapore, you can participate in events like drawing, singing, vegetable carving and mask making. The events will be held on two days Nov. 11 and 12. Call 2498 8698 for more details
2. An inter school competition at Kumara Rani's Chettinad Vidyalaya Kindergarten School, R. A. Puram. Fancy dress, drawing and painting, story telling group singing and group dance. Call 2495 4156
3. A lot of competitions on the web site www.yocee.in
Drawing on your computer, writing and quiz contests.
Will keep telling you about more contests.
Do log on to this blog again!
Friday, November 10, 2006
Friday, October 06, 2006
Grandma care for kids
Thanks to the annonymous' comment on my previous post
I went on to help this person and started enquiring about kids care centres in Anna Nagar area and I blogged about a few in my previous post.
My search has been going on and found this.
Trained grandmothers take care of kids in Kanchana Paati creche located near Anna nagar Round tana. It is a creche, pre school and after school care, I heard. There are many activities listed for the kids of various age groups.
It functions at 45/85, W. Block (Behind) Witco, Anna Nagar.
Cell no. to contact - 98840 48033
website (Yes, the 'grandma' is net savvy!!!) : www.kanchanapaati.in
I went on to help this person and started enquiring about kids care centres in Anna Nagar area and I blogged about a few in my previous post.
My search has been going on and found this.
Trained grandmothers take care of kids in Kanchana Paati creche located near Anna nagar Round tana. It is a creche, pre school and after school care, I heard. There are many activities listed for the kids of various age groups.
It functions at 45/85, W. Block (Behind) Witco, Anna Nagar.
Cell no. to contact - 98840 48033
website (Yes, the 'grandma' is net savvy!!!) : www.kanchanapaati.in
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Science workshop for school kids
To celebrate 118th birth anniversary of Nobel Laureate Sir C. V. Raman, Nehru Children's Cultural Association is organising a 14 day Science workshop for students of classes 4 to 9
The classes will be held on week nds (Saturdays 5 -7pm and Sundays 11am to 1pm during October and November.
The workshop will cover various branches of Science - Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences.
Venue: P. S. Hugher Secondary School, 215, R. K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 4
For more details contact M. R. Sugumaran at 2445 3014, 94444 16484
The classes will be held on week nds (Saturdays 5 -7pm and Sundays 11am to 1pm during October and November.
The workshop will cover various branches of Science - Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences.
Venue: P. S. Hugher Secondary School, 215, R. K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 4
For more details contact M. R. Sugumaran at 2445 3014, 94444 16484
Friday, September 29, 2006
Oratorical contest
An oratorical competition for school kids to mark the birthday of Jayaprakash Narayan, the freedom fighter and political leader has been arranged by Jayaprakash Narayan Forum, Chennai
The contest is open to students studying in classes 10 to 12. The topics are: JP's role during the freedom struggle and after; Contribution of Tamil Nadu to the freedom movement; Role of students in the creation of Strong India; My aim in life.
The competition will be held on Oct. 8 at 2.30 pm. Venue: Sringeri Pravachana Mandiram, 21, Sringeri Mutt Road, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai - 28
To register call Mr. Krishanmurthy at 2499 7507. The last date for registration is Oct. 6, 2006
The contest is open to students studying in classes 10 to 12. The topics are: JP's role during the freedom struggle and after; Contribution of Tamil Nadu to the freedom movement; Role of students in the creation of Strong India; My aim in life.
The competition will be held on Oct. 8 at 2.30 pm. Venue: Sringeri Pravachana Mandiram, 21, Sringeri Mutt Road, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai - 28
To register call Mr. Krishanmurthy at 2499 7507. The last date for registration is Oct. 6, 2006
Friday, September 22, 2006
Pre schools / Creche in Anna Nagar
Some one wanted information about preschools and creches in Anna Nagar area.
I tried to gather some info on this.
I again repeat, please check well before leaving your kid in any such places, as I do not have any personal experiences or connections with these places.
1. Kids Space Pre school
1850, 6th Avenue, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40
Phone : 6529 3515, 94441 11616
2. Kamala Garden Pre School
K- 26, 1st Avenue, Anna Nagar East, Chennai - 102
Phone : 6542 4667, 92831 20888
3. Eurokids - Anna Nagar Centre
L Block, 102/2, 19th Street, Brindavan Colony
Anna Nagar East, Chennai - 102
Phone: 2663 1715, 94444 04853
4. Little Folks Pre School
1594, 13th Main Road, Old Y Block. 3rd Street, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40
Phone: 2645 0911, 94444 46389
5. Vatsalya Montessori House
AH - 151, 3rd Street, 7th Main Road, Shanthi Colony,
Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40
Phone: 2622 3446, 2620 3499
6. Tots Paradise Play School
U-60, 7th Street, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40
Phone : 2621 3488, 98412 78304
If you find these details useful, please drop a message in the comments link. That will really encourage me to do more.
I tried to gather some info on this.
I again repeat, please check well before leaving your kid in any such places, as I do not have any personal experiences or connections with these places.
1. Kids Space Pre school
1850, 6th Avenue, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40
Phone : 6529 3515, 94441 11616
2. Kamala Garden Pre School
K- 26, 1st Avenue, Anna Nagar East, Chennai - 102
Phone : 6542 4667, 92831 20888
3. Eurokids - Anna Nagar Centre
L Block, 102/2, 19th Street, Brindavan Colony
Anna Nagar East, Chennai - 102
Phone: 2663 1715, 94444 04853
4. Little Folks Pre School
1594, 13th Main Road, Old Y Block. 3rd Street, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40
Phone: 2645 0911, 94444 46389
5. Vatsalya Montessori House
AH - 151, 3rd Street, 7th Main Road, Shanthi Colony,
Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40
Phone: 2622 3446, 2620 3499
6. Tots Paradise Play School
U-60, 7th Street, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40
Phone : 2621 3488, 98412 78304
If you find these details useful, please drop a message in the comments link. That will really encourage me to do more.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Here's something for the Puja Holidays!
Hey, kids, you must be busy with your quarterly exams. Do well and plan for some relaxing activity in the holidays that would follow the exams!
If you are interested in acting, here is a chance to get trained in voice modulation, body language, expressions, prop building, etc.
Alchemy Kids Theatre Club is conducting auditions for their three new theatre productions with children in the age group of 9 - 14 years. The auditions will be held on Sep. 16 and 17.
The selected kids will undergo training in theatre techniques which will also help in building memory and personality development.
Alchemy Kids Theatre Club is located at 16/15, 3rd Floor, 3rd Cross Street, Kasturba Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 20.
For appointments for auditions call the club at phone no. 55121119 or cell no. 98410 47620
Enjoy the holidays!
If you are interested in acting, here is a chance to get trained in voice modulation, body language, expressions, prop building, etc.
Alchemy Kids Theatre Club is conducting auditions for their three new theatre productions with children in the age group of 9 - 14 years. The auditions will be held on Sep. 16 and 17.
The selected kids will undergo training in theatre techniques which will also help in building memory and personality development.
Alchemy Kids Theatre Club is located at 16/15, 3rd Floor, 3rd Cross Street, Kasturba Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 20.
For appointments for auditions call the club at phone no. 55121119 or cell no. 98410 47620
Enjoy the holidays!
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Wildlife Week celebrations: Drawing, Elocution and quiz contests
It's time to celebrate our friends in forests!
As part of Wildlife Week celebrations, Tamil Nadu Forest department is organising competitions for all students - from LKG to college level! Hey.. after all you all are kids!
Drawing competition will be held on Sep 10 at various centres in the city. the theme is 'Various forms of Wildlife'
Elocution contests will be held at Children's Park, Guindy on Sep. 17 at 11am. The topic is 'Importance of conservation of wildlife and bio-diversity'. The contest will be in English and Tamil.
A quiz on wildlife is scheduled for Sep.17 at Children's Park, Guindy on 17 at 9 am.
To participate in all the contest, contact Guindy Children's Park at 2432 1471 or 22301328
All the best!
As part of Wildlife Week celebrations, Tamil Nadu Forest department is organising competitions for all students - from LKG to college level! Hey.. after all you all are kids!
Drawing competition will be held on Sep 10 at various centres in the city. the theme is 'Various forms of Wildlife'
Elocution contests will be held at Children's Park, Guindy on Sep. 17 at 11am. The topic is 'Importance of conservation of wildlife and bio-diversity'. The contest will be in English and Tamil.
A quiz on wildlife is scheduled for Sep.17 at Children's Park, Guindy on 17 at 9 am.
To participate in all the contest, contact Guindy Children's Park at 2432 1471 or 22301328
All the best!
Olympiads - selection tests on Nov.26
For students interested in science subjects and mathematics, the international olympiad are one of their dreams in life.
National Level tests are conducted in India by Homi Baba Centre for Science Education, Mumbai. National Standard Examinations in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Astronomy (NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, NSEA) will be held on Nov. 26.
You can contact the science department of your school for registration for these exams.
Last date for registration is Sep. 15.
Among other olympiads, the fascinating subject is astronomy. As you all know Physics and Maths for basis for many astronomical calculations. So the Astronomy olympiad will be a test involving questions mosrly from Maths and Physics apart from basic Astronomy.
The olympiad is conducted in two groups:
Junior - For those who are born between Jan 1, 1992 and Dec.31, 1993
Senior - For those who are born between Jan 1, 1990 and Dec. 31, 1991
In Chennai, the Astronomy Olympiad is co-ordinated by Tamil Nadu Science and Technolgy Centre on Gandhi Mandapam Road, Adyar.
You can call 2441 0025 or 24416751 for details and registration to Astronomy Olympiad.
Here is a link for Astronomy for Kids: http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/
All the best!
National Level tests are conducted in India by Homi Baba Centre for Science Education, Mumbai. National Standard Examinations in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Astronomy (NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, NSEA) will be held on Nov. 26.
You can contact the science department of your school for registration for these exams.
Last date for registration is Sep. 15.
Among other olympiads, the fascinating subject is astronomy. As you all know Physics and Maths for basis for many astronomical calculations. So the Astronomy olympiad will be a test involving questions mosrly from Maths and Physics apart from basic Astronomy.
The olympiad is conducted in two groups:
Junior - For those who are born between Jan 1, 1992 and Dec.31, 1993
Senior - For those who are born between Jan 1, 1990 and Dec. 31, 1991
In Chennai, the Astronomy Olympiad is co-ordinated by Tamil Nadu Science and Technolgy Centre on Gandhi Mandapam Road, Adyar.
You can call 2441 0025 or 24416751 for details and registration to Astronomy Olympiad.
Here is a link for Astronomy for Kids: http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/
All the best!
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Is there really help around?
During the last one month, I have come across various activities for kids.
There were contests open to all, including kids!
A few projects on the city by school children.
An inter-school bhajan competition.
A coins, stamps, maps exhibition in the city.
A heritage walk exclusively for kids in a temple area guided by architects, arts persons and many more.
Some curious kids look for such events, through newspapers and web sites.
Some parents and grand parents are interested in getting their wards into such activities.
But what about others?
Do we pass on information to our friends?
I used to share such information through a notice board at the entrance of the staircase in our apartment complex in Mumbai, where we used to live till very recently.
Our friendly Chennai can also come up with such ideas. If you do not live in a big complex or you live in an independant house, how will you share?
Perhaps phone up your friend, email, share it through orkut (!) or have some common place to meet and discuss.
Give me more ideas... I really want to get the kids of Chennai together in all activities.
By this, the idle time after the school homework spent in front of TV, watching all serials with the elders in the family and learning unwanted manners and cultures will be reduced.
What do you say?
There were contests open to all, including kids!
A few projects on the city by school children.
An inter-school bhajan competition.
A coins, stamps, maps exhibition in the city.
A heritage walk exclusively for kids in a temple area guided by architects, arts persons and many more.
Some curious kids look for such events, through newspapers and web sites.
Some parents and grand parents are interested in getting their wards into such activities.
But what about others?
Do we pass on information to our friends?
I used to share such information through a notice board at the entrance of the staircase in our apartment complex in Mumbai, where we used to live till very recently.
Our friendly Chennai can also come up with such ideas. If you do not live in a big complex or you live in an independant house, how will you share?
Perhaps phone up your friend, email, share it through orkut (!) or have some common place to meet and discuss.
Give me more ideas... I really want to get the kids of Chennai together in all activities.
By this, the idle time after the school homework spent in front of TV, watching all serials with the elders in the family and learning unwanted manners and cultures will be reduced.
What do you say?
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Participate in a web project for kids!
If you are a student of class 9 and 12 and love working on the computer creatingyour own designs and writings, a Net based project would like to have you on board.
Those who wish to sign up should be creative and know how to work in MS Word, MS Paint / Photoshop.
Applicants should also have a fair idea about web browsing and web sites. You will be part of the project for a fortnight. You can work at your leisure from home and send your work through e-mail.
The project is open only to 20 kids across the city. Mail your details to contactyoc@gmail.com, with a sample of any kind of work you have done in MS Paint / Adobe Photoshop, before August 7.
Selected students will need to attend a briefing session for 3 hours on a Sunday morning.
Prizes and certificates will be issued to the students on completion of their work work in the project.
Do you find the post useful? Please do offer your comments!
Those who wish to sign up should be creative and know how to work in MS Word, MS Paint / Photoshop.
Applicants should also have a fair idea about web browsing and web sites. You will be part of the project for a fortnight. You can work at your leisure from home and send your work through e-mail.
The project is open only to 20 kids across the city. Mail your details to contactyoc@gmail.com, with a sample of any kind of work you have done in MS Paint / Adobe Photoshop, before August 7.
Selected students will need to attend a briefing session for 3 hours on a Sunday morning.
Prizes and certificates will be issued to the students on completion of their work work in the project.
Do you find the post useful? Please do offer your comments!
Theatre Camp
Hippocampus, Abhiramapuram will soon have a theatre group of its own.
Krishna Kumar of Masquerade and Marion Mathews from Mumbai will handle the sessions for kids in the age group 8-13 and 4-7 respectively.
The camp will culminate into a presentation during the December holidays and a trip to Bangalore during Pongal holidays in January.
Registration for this camp will be on July 30, between 11am and 12.30pm
Contact : 24661554, 94440 49175. E-mail: chandini@hippocampus.in
Do you find the post useful? Please do offer your comments!
Krishna Kumar of Masquerade and Marion Mathews from Mumbai will handle the sessions for kids in the age group 8-13 and 4-7 respectively.
The camp will culminate into a presentation during the December holidays and a trip to Bangalore during Pongal holidays in January.
Registration for this camp will be on July 30, between 11am and 12.30pm
Contact : 24661554, 94440 49175. E-mail: chandini@hippocampus.in
Do you find the post useful? Please do offer your comments!
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Interactive 'Sing Along' show!
Here is a special show, in which you too can be a part of, enjoy the evening and donate for a cause!
'Sing Along' is a show organised by Krishna Iyer, Jeeva Raghunath. This interactive programme will encouurage children to participate in nursery rhymes, action songs and other stage activities.
This will be followed by a programme 'Special Story' directed by Mithran Devanesan, a passioante theatreperson based in Chennai.
The proceeds of this show will go to 'Reach Out', an organisation that hels and uplifts sexually abused children.
Tickets are available at Odyssey, Adyar.
For details you can contact Krishna Iyer at 42060081
Don't forget the date, time and venue! July 21 at 7.30pm at The Music Academy
Do you find the post useful? Please do offer your comments!
'Sing Along' is a show organised by Krishna Iyer, Jeeva Raghunath. This interactive programme will encouurage children to participate in nursery rhymes, action songs and other stage activities.
This will be followed by a programme 'Special Story' directed by Mithran Devanesan, a passioante theatreperson based in Chennai.
The proceeds of this show will go to 'Reach Out', an organisation that hels and uplifts sexually abused children.
Tickets are available at Odyssey, Adyar.
For details you can contact Krishna Iyer at 42060081
Don't forget the date, time and venue! July 21 at 7.30pm at The Music Academy
Do you find the post useful? Please do offer your comments!
Friday, July 14, 2006
Quiz on compter science
For those computer whiz kids studying in class 11 and 12, here is a chance to prove their knowledge and win prizes.
K. N Visweswaran of Hexaware Technologies has compiled the quiz and will host it at The Children's Club on July 16.
You should register for the quiz(feeRs.10) at the Children's Club premises at 213, V. M. Street, Mylapore before July 15 (between 5 and 8.30pm)
For more details call the club at 28474140 before 4pm on any day
Do you find the post useful? Please do offer your comments!
K. N Visweswaran of Hexaware Technologies has compiled the quiz and will host it at The Children's Club on July 16.
You should register for the quiz(feeRs.10) at the Children's Club premises at 213, V. M. Street, Mylapore before July 15 (between 5 and 8.30pm)
For more details call the club at 28474140 before 4pm on any day
Do you find the post useful? Please do offer your comments!
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Learn from the ace!
Are you a fan of Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathy, Williams sisters and all Tennis stars?
Do you know the Krishnas - Ramanathan Krishnan and Ramesh Krishnan. The Internationally known Tennis stars from Chennai?
If you want to learnt the sport from the ace, you should be at the Krishnan Tennis Centre
Coaching for all ages and levels is available at this centre. Call them at 24540278 or 24540568 between 3 and 6 pm anyday. You can also contact them through email - ktc@webindia.com
Do you find the post useful? Please do offer your comments!
Do you know the Krishnas - Ramanathan Krishnan and Ramesh Krishnan. The Internationally known Tennis stars from Chennai?
If you want to learnt the sport from the ace, you should be at the Krishnan Tennis Centre
Coaching for all ages and levels is available at this centre. Call them at 24540278 or 24540568 between 3 and 6 pm anyday. You can also contact them through email - ktc@webindia.com
Do you find the post useful? Please do offer your comments!
Saturday, July 08, 2006
A science link for you!
Hey kids! I came across this wonderful site.
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
From computers to human body, Agriculture to technology and engineering, the site can help you for your school quiz programmes.
There are science puzzles, games, lab zones and much more.
This is a chance for you to keep pace with international students.
Happy browsing and learning!
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
From computers to human body, Agriculture to technology and engineering, the site can help you for your school quiz programmes.
There are science puzzles, games, lab zones and much more.
This is a chance for you to keep pace with international students.
Happy browsing and learning!
Thursday, July 06, 2006
For students of class 11 and 12
I know students of class 11 and 12 are too busy to be part of extra curricular activities. But the following two activities will be useful for your preparation for competitive exams as well as inproving your public speaking skills. Take some time off!
1. Nandini Voice for the Deprived is conducting an oratorical competition for class 11 and 12 students. The topic is 'How to eradicate the drinking eveil in Tamilnadu'. This is a state level competition. The preliminary rounds will be held in the first and second week of September and finals in the last week of September.
The winners will speak at a meeting on Gandhi Jayanti day - Oct. 2
For more details contact Nandini Voice for the Deprived, M-601//1, Fourth Cross Street, Besant Nagar, Chennai - 90. Phone: 24916037 or 24961346.
email:nsvenkat@md4.vsnl.net.in
2. If you are good in Chemistry and aiming to be at the International Chemistry Olympiad, here is a chance to test your skills.
Children's Club Society, Mylapore will be conducting a Chemistry Talent Exam for Class 12 students on July 9 at 9.30 am at the Club premises. Dr. Mangala Sunder Krishna of IIT Madras will conduct the programme.
Call 28474140 before 4pm for more details about participation.
All the very best to you!
1. Nandini Voice for the Deprived is conducting an oratorical competition for class 11 and 12 students. The topic is 'How to eradicate the drinking eveil in Tamilnadu'. This is a state level competition. The preliminary rounds will be held in the first and second week of September and finals in the last week of September.
The winners will speak at a meeting on Gandhi Jayanti day - Oct. 2
For more details contact Nandini Voice for the Deprived, M-601//1, Fourth Cross Street, Besant Nagar, Chennai - 90. Phone: 24916037 or 24961346.
email:nsvenkat@md4.vsnl.net.in
2. If you are good in Chemistry and aiming to be at the International Chemistry Olympiad, here is a chance to test your skills.
Children's Club Society, Mylapore will be conducting a Chemistry Talent Exam for Class 12 students on July 9 at 9.30 am at the Club premises. Dr. Mangala Sunder Krishna of IIT Madras will conduct the programme.
Call 28474140 before 4pm for more details about participation.
All the very best to you!
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Astronomy classes
If you live in Perambur and love sky watching, check out this!
Jaigopal Garodia Higher secondary school located in SRP Colony - 7th Street, Perambur will hold free classes in astronomy during after school hours for 6 days from July 5
Prof. Devadoss, President of Tamilnadu Astronomy Association will conduct the classes.
Whats more, if you are not a student of the school you are welcome to the classes.
You need to personally visit the school to register for the course.
Jaigopal Garodia Higher secondary school located in SRP Colony - 7th Street, Perambur will hold free classes in astronomy during after school hours for 6 days from July 5
Prof. Devadoss, President of Tamilnadu Astronomy Association will conduct the classes.
Whats more, if you are not a student of the school you are welcome to the classes.
You need to personally visit the school to register for the course.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Scholarship from Department of Science & Technology and IISc
Here is an important information you can use.
If you have passed Tenth standard Board exam and joined in Science stream in class eleven or pursuing class twelve or have passed 12th standard Board exam and joined any degree in science, engineering or medicine, this is for you.
Department of Science and Technology and The Indian Institute of Technology, Bangalore are offering scholarship to deserving students pursuing studies in science, engineering and medicine.
The details about different streams, eligibility and other procedure for applying for the scholarship can be had from http://www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy/index.htm
All the best!
And yes, if you are selected for a scholarship under this scheme, do drop me a line!
If you have passed Tenth standard Board exam and joined in Science stream in class eleven or pursuing class twelve or have passed 12th standard Board exam and joined any degree in science, engineering or medicine, this is for you.
Department of Science and Technology and The Indian Institute of Technology, Bangalore are offering scholarship to deserving students pursuing studies in science, engineering and medicine.
The details about different streams, eligibility and other procedure for applying for the scholarship can be had from http://www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy/index.htm
All the best!
And yes, if you are selected for a scholarship under this scheme, do drop me a line!
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Young Journalists Programme
How you wished you interviewed people, participate in Press meets, go round the neibourhood and write stories for newspapers and magazines!
And if you get guidance and training how useful it could be!
If learning and doing the actual job come together how beneficial it will be!
Now, here is an opportunity to get trained as Young Jounalist.
Mylapore Times, the neighbourhood newspaper, will be conducting Young Journalists Programme (YJP) for students of class 9 to 12 from July '06 to January '07.
There will be an intensive classroom training for three weekends - 90 minutes each on Saturday and Sunday, followed by weekly lecture sessions on Sundays. Venue will be Mylapore Times Journalism Centre, Corporation Complex, 3rd Cross Road, R. A Puram (Near Chennai Kaliappa Hospital)
While you are undergoing training, you will also be trained on the job. You will be assigned to do news - stories and interviews, in your neighbourhood.
You can file your reports from your cozy study room of your home and mail it to them. Best reports / stories will be published!
All that you need to do is to write an application with a note on why you wish to be on this programme in five lines and mail it to mylaporetimes@vsnl.com
Selection is based on a test report.
The fee for the entire programme is Rs.1000
The application should reach by July 1 and the classes will start in mid-July.
All the successful participants will a Merit certificate at the end of a programme.
Student Reporter programmes are common in many schools in the West.
Read a story about a student reporter who won two national awards here.
And another student reporter who climbed up in career as editor of a popular magazine here.
Gather your writing pads and pens for the programme. If you want you can put your camera and recorder too in your reporter-bag.
But don't forget to pack your scrap books and files for arranging the published stories / reports! They will be part of your Curriculum vitae when you go to college and a job thereafter.
Next time when I see you on the road, you could be shaking hands with people with a Student Reporter ID Card hanging through the collar!
This programme is currently available to students of Adyar and Mylapore schools!
For more details call 24982244.
And if you get guidance and training how useful it could be!
If learning and doing the actual job come together how beneficial it will be!
Now, here is an opportunity to get trained as Young Jounalist.
Mylapore Times, the neighbourhood newspaper, will be conducting Young Journalists Programme (YJP) for students of class 9 to 12 from July '06 to January '07.
There will be an intensive classroom training for three weekends - 90 minutes each on Saturday and Sunday, followed by weekly lecture sessions on Sundays. Venue will be Mylapore Times Journalism Centre, Corporation Complex, 3rd Cross Road, R. A Puram (Near Chennai Kaliappa Hospital)
While you are undergoing training, you will also be trained on the job. You will be assigned to do news - stories and interviews, in your neighbourhood.
You can file your reports from your cozy study room of your home and mail it to them. Best reports / stories will be published!
All that you need to do is to write an application with a note on why you wish to be on this programme in five lines and mail it to mylaporetimes@vsnl.com
Selection is based on a test report.
The fee for the entire programme is Rs.1000
The application should reach by July 1 and the classes will start in mid-July.
All the successful participants will a Merit certificate at the end of a programme.
Student Reporter programmes are common in many schools in the West.
Read a story about a student reporter who won two national awards here.
And another student reporter who climbed up in career as editor of a popular magazine here.
Gather your writing pads and pens for the programme. If you want you can put your camera and recorder too in your reporter-bag.
But don't forget to pack your scrap books and files for arranging the published stories / reports! They will be part of your Curriculum vitae when you go to college and a job thereafter.
Next time when I see you on the road, you could be shaking hands with people with a Student Reporter ID Card hanging through the collar!
This programme is currently available to students of Adyar and Mylapore schools!
For more details call 24982244.
Friday, June 23, 2006
Storytelling competition
If you are a student of class 8 and you can tell stories on animals, you should be at the Storytelling competition this week.
It will be held on June 28, Wednesday 2 pm at Manuelmony Higher Secondary School, Tiruvanmiyur.
You will have to go to the school to fill in the entry form before June 26 (Monday)
More information will be available at this phone no. 24913686
The following will be useful for your preparation, I thought:
http://www.storycraft.com/
http://www.katha.org/
Have fun telling and listening to stories!
It will be held on June 28, Wednesday 2 pm at Manuelmony Higher Secondary School, Tiruvanmiyur.
You will have to go to the school to fill in the entry form before June 26 (Monday)
More information will be available at this phone no. 24913686
The following will be useful for your preparation, I thought:
http://www.storycraft.com/
http://www.katha.org/
Have fun telling and listening to stories!
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Mathematics Olympiad coaching for Chennai Kids
Do you have an interest in numbers? You love mathematics like Srinivasa Ramanujan?
Then you should aim at participating in the International Mathematics Olympiad.
Of course, it is not yet another easy competitive exam. You should work right from your Class 4 or 5 to participate in the Olympiad when will be class 9 onwards!
But do you know that there is help available in various forms? Classes, lectures, discussion sessions and many more.
One such is the coaching by Nehru Children's Cultural Association. They are conducting classes during weekends of July and August.
The classes will be at Sri Karpagavalli Vidyalaya, 4, East Mada Street, Mangollai, Mylapore on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings.
If you are interested contact 24453014 or 94444 16484.
You can even subscribe to the publications of The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India. The periodicals and the tests and lectures will be useful.
Watch out for lecture and discussions sessions at The Children's Club, Mylapore. I will keep you posted about all the help available in Chennai.
There will be a maths talent test for students of class 11at 9.30 am at The Children's Club on July 1, 2006. Entry Fee Rs. 10. Call 28474140 for more details
Then you should aim at participating in the International Mathematics Olympiad.
Of course, it is not yet another easy competitive exam. You should work right from your Class 4 or 5 to participate in the Olympiad when will be class 9 onwards!
But do you know that there is help available in various forms? Classes, lectures, discussion sessions and many more.
One such is the coaching by Nehru Children's Cultural Association. They are conducting classes during weekends of July and August.
The classes will be at Sri Karpagavalli Vidyalaya, 4, East Mada Street, Mangollai, Mylapore on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings.
If you are interested contact 24453014 or 94444 16484.
You can even subscribe to the publications of The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India. The periodicals and the tests and lectures will be useful.
Watch out for lecture and discussions sessions at The Children's Club, Mylapore. I will keep you posted about all the help available in Chennai.
There will be a maths talent test for students of class 11at 9.30 am at The Children's Club on July 1, 2006. Entry Fee Rs. 10. Call 28474140 for more details
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Fun with Astronomy
The sky above us is not only vast but also consists of objects that make us curious about them.
If you and your parents are free this Saturday, check this out.
Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre will conduct a one-day programme 'Fun with Astronomy' on June 24 from 10 am to 8.30 p m at B.M. Birla Palnetarium, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram
If you are a student of class 6 to 10, you are eligible to participate with your family! Yes with mom, dad and brother and sister. Sounds great!
Simple astronomical concepts will be explained and a session of night sky observation is also there.
This is open to only 40 families will be admitted on first come basis. So hurry to register in person.
Hey... this is free session!
If you and your parents are free this Saturday, check this out.
Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre will conduct a one-day programme 'Fun with Astronomy' on June 24 from 10 am to 8.30 p m at B.M. Birla Palnetarium, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram
If you are a student of class 6 to 10, you are eligible to participate with your family! Yes with mom, dad and brother and sister. Sounds great!
Simple astronomical concepts will be explained and a session of night sky observation is also there.
This is open to only 40 families will be admitted on first come basis. So hurry to register in person.
Hey... this is free session!
Quiz on Japan
Do you know something more than Ikabana and Origami about Japan? Then you should participate in this quiz!
ABK - AOTS DOSOKAI - Tamil Nadu Centre is conducting this quiz for school children of classes 10, 11 and 12.
Each school can send only two representative.
The preliminaries will be held on June 24 at 9 am.
For more details call 23740318.
ABK - AOTS DOSOKAI - Tamil Nadu Centre is conducting this quiz for school children of classes 10, 11 and 12.
Each school can send only two representative.
The preliminaries will be held on June 24 at 9 am.
For more details call 23740318.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Hols are over! What next?
Of course, studies, classes, tuitions! - I hear what you all say in chorus.
School books do provide you with a lot of knowledge. I know you all read a little more onthe subjects from other books, sometimes even books prescribed by other Boards.
A few more read Gokulam, Chandamama, Tinkle and so on.
But, is just reading and saving information on the hard disk of your brain, just enough?
Do you hear from your parents, teachers, uncles and aunties that there are a few skills which need every child's attention?
Do you like to learn to play a musical instrument?
Do you want to tell your friends whats happening in your apartment complex?
Do you like to talk about safety of school children on the road, in your school's morning assembly?
Do you wish to know more about your town or city?
Are you eager to know what kind of work people do in a bank?
Do you know there are innovators from rural areas?
Then, be on your toes to learn some extra skills - communication, writing, public speaking and above all thinking out of the box!
Keep your eyes, ears open but allow your mind to sound you off whenever something worthwhile is happening. Now read about the awards for grassroot innovations.
I will come back with more ideas and resource places to hone your special skills. Keep visiting the blog.
And yeah, all the best for this all new year!
School books do provide you with a lot of knowledge. I know you all read a little more onthe subjects from other books, sometimes even books prescribed by other Boards.
A few more read Gokulam, Chandamama, Tinkle and so on.
But, is just reading and saving information on the hard disk of your brain, just enough?
Do you hear from your parents, teachers, uncles and aunties that there are a few skills which need every child's attention?
Do you like to learn to play a musical instrument?
Do you want to tell your friends whats happening in your apartment complex?
Do you like to talk about safety of school children on the road, in your school's morning assembly?
Do you wish to know more about your town or city?
Are you eager to know what kind of work people do in a bank?
Do you know there are innovators from rural areas?
Then, be on your toes to learn some extra skills - communication, writing, public speaking and above all thinking out of the box!
Keep your eyes, ears open but allow your mind to sound you off whenever something worthwhile is happening. Now read about the awards for grassroot innovations.
I will come back with more ideas and resource places to hone your special skills. Keep visiting the blog.
And yeah, all the best for this all new year!
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Nursery / Pre-schools / childcare centres
Hi kids!
For a change, this post is for Moms and Dads!
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On popular demand from young parents, I tried to gather info on nursery schools, pre-schools, play schools, day care / creches in many parts of Chennai.
I came across many such centres in Adyar, T. Nagar, Mylapore, a few in Tiruvanmiyur, Abiramapuram, Velachery and Nungambakkam. Almost 'nil' in north Madras.
I guess the working parents reside, not in North Madras!
I welcome additions to the list. (The list is alphabetical in order)
Disclaimer: Parents, please verify with others who leave their kids in these places, before taking a decision. I do not have any personal experience or connection with any of these schools / creches!
Aarambh Play School
125 (Old no. 59), G. N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar. Phone: 45872636
Abhyaas Play School
Shreyas apartments, IV Seaward Road, Valmiki Nagar, Tiruvanmiyur. 24402651
Akshara Play School
23(Old no.10) Arisikara Street, Mylapore. Phone:24640742, 24939232
Alpana Creche
Unit D, Level 1, Sreela Terrace, 105, I Main Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar. Phone: 24416468
Apple Kids - International Pre school
13, Teachers Colony, Adyar. Phone: 30979445, 9884423695
Bright Kids Pre school (Day care attached)
17, Anna Avenue, Bhakthavathsalam Nagar, Adyar. (Behind Ganapathiram Theatre)
Phone: 55686866, 9444466216
*Euro kids - Alwarpet
Play Group and Nursery, 1F, Subaraya Avenue (Behind Sony World), Off C.P. Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram. Phone: 9894050227, 9894040227
* Ask for centres at other areas in the city
Khel Play School and Creche
85, T.T.K. Road, Alwarpet. 24993172, 9840574008
Kutties Play School
18, Luz Church Road, Karpagambal Nagar, Mylapore. Phone: 24662557
Little Steps (Play school, day care and after school activities)
38, Co-operative Colony, Behind Park Sheraton, Chennai 18. Phone:24995759
Princess Naik's Play Coop
Play school, Pre school and day care centre, 12 (83), IV Main Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar.
Phone:42054989, 9884610369
Silver n Springs, Nursery and Primary
29(Old no. 15), School View Road, I Lane, R. k. Nagar, Mandaveli. Phone: 42100564, 24618473
Smart roots (Play school and Creche)
5, 5th Cross Street, Lakshmana Perumal Nagar, Kottivakkam. Cell: 92821 04486
www.smartroots.in
Sprouts Montessori House of Children
358, TTK Road, Alwarpet. Phone: 24984074, 42059447, Cell:98411 22788
Sun Shine Play school and Day care
4, 22nd Cross Street, Indira Nagar, Adyar. Phone:24411247, 9444810307
For a change, this post is for Moms and Dads!
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On popular demand from young parents, I tried to gather info on nursery schools, pre-schools, play schools, day care / creches in many parts of Chennai.
I came across many such centres in Adyar, T. Nagar, Mylapore, a few in Tiruvanmiyur, Abiramapuram, Velachery and Nungambakkam. Almost 'nil' in north Madras.
I guess the working parents reside, not in North Madras!
I welcome additions to the list. (The list is alphabetical in order)
Disclaimer: Parents, please verify with others who leave their kids in these places, before taking a decision. I do not have any personal experience or connection with any of these schools / creches!
Aarambh Play School
125 (Old no. 59), G. N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar. Phone: 45872636
Abhyaas Play School
Shreyas apartments, IV Seaward Road, Valmiki Nagar, Tiruvanmiyur. 24402651
Akshara Play School
23(Old no.10) Arisikara Street, Mylapore. Phone:24640742, 24939232
Alpana Creche
Unit D, Level 1, Sreela Terrace, 105, I Main Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar. Phone: 24416468
Apple Kids - International Pre school
13, Teachers Colony, Adyar. Phone: 30979445, 9884423695
Bright Kids Pre school (Day care attached)
17, Anna Avenue, Bhakthavathsalam Nagar, Adyar. (Behind Ganapathiram Theatre)
Phone: 55686866, 9444466216
*Euro kids - Alwarpet
Play Group and Nursery, 1F, Subaraya Avenue (Behind Sony World), Off C.P. Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram. Phone: 9894050227, 9894040227
* Ask for centres at other areas in the city
Khel Play School and Creche
85, T.T.K. Road, Alwarpet. 24993172, 9840574008
Kutties Play School
18, Luz Church Road, Karpagambal Nagar, Mylapore. Phone: 24662557
Little Steps (Play school, day care and after school activities)
38, Co-operative Colony, Behind Park Sheraton, Chennai 18. Phone:24995759
Princess Naik's Play Coop
Play school, Pre school and day care centre, 12 (83), IV Main Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar.
Phone:42054989, 9884610369
Silver n Springs, Nursery and Primary
29(Old no. 15), School View Road, I Lane, R. k. Nagar, Mandaveli. Phone: 42100564, 24618473
Smart roots (Play school and Creche)
5, 5th Cross Street, Lakshmana Perumal Nagar, Kottivakkam. Cell: 92821 04486
www.smartroots.in
Sprouts Montessori House of Children
358, TTK Road, Alwarpet. Phone: 24984074, 42059447, Cell:98411 22788
Sun Shine Play school and Day care
4, 22nd Cross Street, Indira Nagar, Adyar. Phone:24411247, 9444810307
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Aero-modelling - an interesting hobby
Have you ever wondered how the remote-controlled miniature aeroplanes fly on your TV screens?
Have you tried making paper planes in different models?
Do you know that you too can make a toy plane that is engine-powered?
Yes or no, whatever your answer is , you will be interested to know what is this all about?
Well. . . heard of aero-modelling? It is the hobby of making small aeroplanes that really fly!
The Hobby Club, Chennai is conducting a five day long aero-modelling course from May 29 to June 2 (3.30 to 5.30pm).
This is open to anyone above 10 years of age.
The course involves remote-controlled and engine powered airplane models.
You need to register for the course before May 24. Call 92831 98818 or 43538226 for details and registration
Have you tried making paper planes in different models?
Do you know that you too can make a toy plane that is engine-powered?
Yes or no, whatever your answer is , you will be interested to know what is this all about?
Well. . . heard of aero-modelling? It is the hobby of making small aeroplanes that really fly!
The Hobby Club, Chennai is conducting a five day long aero-modelling course from May 29 to June 2 (3.30 to 5.30pm).
This is open to anyone above 10 years of age.
The course involves remote-controlled and engine powered airplane models.
You need to register for the course before May 24. Call 92831 98818 or 43538226 for details and registration
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Have fun making your own website!
Hey kids!
Want to make your own website, which really works?
Don't know any basics of web designing? Dont' worry.
It is as simple as a search on the internet. What do you do when you want an info through the internet? You go to www.google.com and start searching... I know!
Now Google lets you design your own website with as many number of pages as possible, but limited to 100mb space. Hey. . . that's a lot!
All that you need is a gmail account, for the time being. (If you don't have one, ask your friend to send an invite to you and open a new gmail account - Gmail is available only on invite, you must be knowing!)
You can even write to me... leave a comment in this blog. I will try to help you!
Go to http://pages.google.com
Login with your gmail id and password. Now you are ready to create your own website.
There are pre defined templates and layouts available - just to make it easy.
You can create a home page and have links to other pages.
You can host your photographs.
You can publish your writings, drawings and all the information you want to share with your friends.
If you are a little more creative, you can do a lot more!
For example - if you live in an apartment complex, you can build a web site for your complex and start sharing the happenings.
Share birthdays. Host photographs of all functions in the apartment like Independence day, Ganesh Puja, Children's day, Sports day, etc.,
And if any aunty or uncle is teaching maths, Hindi or crafts, you can publish the infor on the site so that you all can have fun days together!
Even useful information like last day to apply for a competitive exam, availability of a rare book in the market. . . even the day and time of telecast of Harry Potter movie on Pogo channel!
Sky is the limit!
Go ahead and build your web site, during the holidays, so that you can keep updating after your school reopens.
And don't forget to send me the link. . . I would love to look at it!
Want to make your own website, which really works?
Don't know any basics of web designing? Dont' worry.
It is as simple as a search on the internet. What do you do when you want an info through the internet? You go to www.google.com and start searching... I know!
Now Google lets you design your own website with as many number of pages as possible, but limited to 100mb space. Hey. . . that's a lot!
All that you need is a gmail account, for the time being. (If you don't have one, ask your friend to send an invite to you and open a new gmail account - Gmail is available only on invite, you must be knowing!)
You can even write to me... leave a comment in this blog. I will try to help you!
Go to http://pages.google.com
Login with your gmail id and password. Now you are ready to create your own website.
There are pre defined templates and layouts available - just to make it easy.
You can create a home page and have links to other pages.
You can host your photographs.
You can publish your writings, drawings and all the information you want to share with your friends.
If you are a little more creative, you can do a lot more!
For example - if you live in an apartment complex, you can build a web site for your complex and start sharing the happenings.
Share birthdays. Host photographs of all functions in the apartment like Independence day, Ganesh Puja, Children's day, Sports day, etc.,
And if any aunty or uncle is teaching maths, Hindi or crafts, you can publish the infor on the site so that you all can have fun days together!
Even useful information like last day to apply for a competitive exam, availability of a rare book in the market. . . even the day and time of telecast of Harry Potter movie on Pogo channel!
Sky is the limit!
Go ahead and build your web site, during the holidays, so that you can keep updating after your school reopens.
And don't forget to send me the link. . . I would love to look at it!
Saturday, May 13, 2006
More SUMMER CAMPS . . .
My last post has become too long to scroll down! So here is Part - 2 of Summer camps in Chennai.
For the information of my friends who are mailing the details of Summer camps to me - I will be winding up the Summer Camp post with this weekend. That is, May 13, 2006. I find that there is a lot for the kids of Chennai, apart from these camps.
I will talk about other interesting happenings in which kids can participate, rare shows and exhibitions kids can visit, new places to eat out with your guests for summer and many more . . .
Keep visiting the blog!
Summer Camps - 2006 : Part - 2
Paint your sole and contribute for a cause:
You can paint and possess a designer shoe at this workshop. On May 10 and 11. Fee Rs. 600 and the proceeds would go for educating the under previleged children.
Read more. . .
Learn to groove:
Dance school Swingers will conduct a western dance course for 18 days starting from May 10. The course includes jazz, ballet, salsa, break-dance, jive, hiphop, rock'n'roll and Latino jazz. The course will culminate in a performance at The Music Academy with shimmering, flamboyant costumes!
This is open to people in the age group between 3 and 60. Yes, you can take your grandmother with you!
Call 24360666 to register.
Music Workshop:
Smrithi Annanagar Music Club hosts a music workshop for people in the age group 6 to 25 years at Villivakkam. The workshop starts on May 9. Call 26180611 or 94440 10215 for details and registration
For the information of my friends who are mailing the details of Summer camps to me - I will be winding up the Summer Camp post with this weekend. That is, May 13, 2006. I find that there is a lot for the kids of Chennai, apart from these camps.
I will talk about other interesting happenings in which kids can participate, rare shows and exhibitions kids can visit, new places to eat out with your guests for summer and many more . . .
Keep visiting the blog!
Summer Camps - 2006 : Part - 2
Paint your sole and contribute for a cause:
You can paint and possess a designer shoe at this workshop. On May 10 and 11. Fee Rs. 600 and the proceeds would go for educating the under previleged children.
Read more. . .
Learn to groove:
Dance school Swingers will conduct a western dance course for 18 days starting from May 10. The course includes jazz, ballet, salsa, break-dance, jive, hiphop, rock'n'roll and Latino jazz. The course will culminate in a performance at The Music Academy with shimmering, flamboyant costumes!
This is open to people in the age group between 3 and 60. Yes, you can take your grandmother with you!
Call 24360666 to register.
Music Workshop:
Smrithi Annanagar Music Club hosts a music workshop for people in the age group 6 to 25 years at Villivakkam. The workshop starts on May 9. Call 26180611 or 94440 10215 for details and registration
Saturday, May 06, 2006
SUMMER CAMPS for kids - 2006
This post is updated every day. Keep coming back!
* Alert* Floating Bookfair - Last day tomorrow, May 7.
The SS Doulos, which is hosting the floating Book fair ends tomorrow. Please carry any official ID card, even school / college ID card is OK and collect entry tickets at the parking lot opposite Government Secretariat. Entry free for children below 15 years. The tickets are sold from 10am to noon.
SPECIAL CAMPS (Scroll down for area wise summer camps )
*For Challenged Kids: Summer camp for children with Cerebral palsy, Mental retardation, Autism, Attention deficit, Hyperactivity and Learning disabilities.
A unique camp for special children according to their needs.
First batch April 17 to 27 from 9.30 am to 1 pm.
Second batch starts during May first week.
Contact: 98845 25393.
*Jounalism workshops for senior school students (class 8 to 12)
The workshop will cover English for communication, reporting, interviewing skills, writing the news and feature writing. The participants will be exposed to handson field and desk work. The workshop will be intensive with assignments to be done outside the workshop hours. Outstanding writings will also be published in the neighbourhood newspapers.
The workshop is for 15 days (30 hours) and will begin on April 24. Two hours a day 9 - 11 am, Monday to Friday. Admission open to 20 young people. Fee - Rs. 1000
Workshop is co-ordinated by Vincent D'Souza, Editor - Publisher of three community newspapers.
Venue: Mylapore Time Journalism Centre, Corpn. Shopping Complex, 3rd Cross st. R. A. Puram. Near Chennai Kaliappa Hospital.
Contact: 2498 2244 or 2491 3602
* Infotainment camps at Sify i-way centres: At Adyar, T. Nagar
Sify and Krida Foundation jointly conduct an innovative camp combining creative and technical skills. The camp is for kids in the age group 5 - 15.
There are classes in craft, painting, scrabble, chess, newsletter preparation combined with computer applications such as MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, emailing and html design.
The camps will be from April 17 to 22 and April 24 to 29 from 9.30am to 12noon.
Call : 55517759 (Adyar) and 55517758(T. Nagar)
* Theatre Camp by Alchemy Kids: At Adyar and Nungambakkam
Open to kids in the age group 4 - 14. On April 17 and 18.
The camp will teach effective narrative skills, voice modulation, expressions and body language. This camp will also help self development and communication skills for kids aged between 13 and 16.
The kids participating in the camp will be given a chance to perform through Alchemy Kids Theatre Club
The fee is Rs.1100 per child
For registration call: 55121119 / 98410 47620
*Childrens Club - Summer activities
A series of camps in cricket, chess, table tennis and art. The camps for different age groups start from April 14.
Also science programmes for class 11 and 12 students and daily lectures from April 12 to 30 between 9.30 am to 11 am.
The lectures are at IIT - Madras.
For details contact The Children's Club, 96, V.M. Street, Mylapore.
Phone:28474140
Once you attend the camp, I am sure you will become a life member of the club. The club has been a breeding ground for many achievers. Check out at the club. Lecture series, Olympiad discussions, quiz programmes, . . . Really useful time spent!
*Theatre camp by Evam: Well known entertainment company 'Evam' offers a summer camp for youth. The course covers lighting, acting, production design and theatre as business. The training is for two months. Course fee Rs.2000 Auditions between April 25 to May 1
Call 98402 22363 or mail to evam@evam.in
* Cartooning Camp: Rahnu Cartoon Research and Educational Trust conducts summer camps in drawing, painting and cartooning classes for children aged between 6 and 14. The classes are conducted are conducted at three locations - Mylapore, Adyar and Anna nagar from April 23 to 27.
For details and registration call 24640487 or 94442 48579
*Thetare camp: Landing Stage Youth Theatre Group conducts a a two-week summer camp from May 3 to 18. Last date for signup is April 28.
Mail your details with complete mailing address to landingstage@gmail.com
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*Adyar
1. Mask making and Paper Art camps
Mask making camp - April 3 to 13 - 9.30 am to 12 noon
Paper Art camp - April 17 to 28 - 9.30 am to 12 noon
These camps are for kids in the age group 2 - 3 years and 3 - 6 years
They will be taught clay work, marble work on pots, tile and glass painting, jute mat making, origami, needlework. There will also be singing and story telling sessions in each camp.
The fee is Rs. 1000 per camp or Rs. 1400, inclusive of lunch.
Contact: Playcoop, 12, Fourth Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar.
Phone: 42054989 / 98846 10369
2. Western Music
Unwind school of Music is conducting classes - Junior Unwind(7 to 14 yrs) and Pro Series(seniors)
The training will be in guitar, drums, keyboard, q chord and recorder
Contact Unwind school at 67, 3rd Cross Street, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar.
Phone: 55274472
3. Story telling and creative activities at Katha, Chennai chapter.
The summer workshop will be for kids in the age group 4 - 8 years
Fee Rs. 300 per participant.
Contact Rashmi Chetty, 31/8, Karpagam Garden I Main Road, Adyar.
Phone: 42114326, 98413 04584
4. Camps at Forum Art Gallery.
#There are three camps of five days duration to suit your holiday planning. The camps will teach the kids to make useful crafts fom eco-friendly and recycled materials.
The camp dates are April 17 to 21, April 24 to 28 and May 1 to 5 and are from 10 am to 1 pm.
The participants will also be taken on a tour of the gallery to introduce them to works of various artists
#Kathak workshop by Jigyasa Giri for 12 days from April 17 to 29 from 11 am to 1 pm for children aged between 8 and 15 years.
# A terracotta - sculpture workshop for children and adults will be conducted from April 24 to 28 from 3 pm to 5 pm by sculptor Ravi
All the above activities at Forum Art Gallery, 57, Vth Street, Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar.
Call 42115596 for details.
5. Creative collections conducts summer camp in glass, tile and pot painting, flower & gift box, greeting card making for children of ages 6 to 10. Creative collections is at Kasturba Nagar. Call 24417336, 9840433022 for more details
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*Alandur
1. Summer cricket camp for boys
Audhi Chetty memorial Academy conducts a camp for boys in the age group 6 to 19 years.
From April 14 to May 31 at N.G.O Colony, Adambakkam and at A.J.S Nidhi School Alandur
Call Hari 22441454
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*Alwarpet
1. Abacus and Mental Arithmetic classes
First batch starts on April 8 and 9
Second batch starts on April 15 and 16
Special batches for kids in the age group of 3 - 4 years
Contact: Chitra Ravindran - 98840 47367
Shaarada K Sriram - 98840 10800
Ramola - 24954538
2. Art courses by C. P. Art Centre for senior students.
The camp is from April 17 to May 13 from 2 pm
Also Creative fun camp for kids of age 5 - 10 years in art and craft, puppetry, folk music, yoga and nature activities
For details contact C. P. Art Centre, 1, Eldams Road, Alwarpet.
Phone: 24341778, 94440 02041
3. Fusion Art camp is organised by Kalakar Studio from April 13.
You can learn Silk, Turkish, Oil and Porcelain paintings, parchment craft, decoupage, Madhubani, fusion art, ivory work antique mirror making, imprint art and much more.
Kalakar Studio is at 4, Venus Colony, Alwarpet. Contact 24334890, 98843 16134
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*Anna Nagar:
Aradhana Classes, 402/7, Manasa Apartments, Second Avenue, Anna Nagar conducts classes in Hindustani music, cookery, spoken Hindi and arts and crafts. For details call : 26162818 or 94440 62818.
* Ashok Nagar:
1. Virgo Hobby Centre conducts a summer camp for kids aged between 3 and 12 years from May 1 to 31. There are activities to develop artistic and interactive skills. Also taught are craft, calligraphy and karate for senior students.
For details call 24892798, 98401 33003
2. Classes in Public speaking, creative writing, singing, dance, yoga, theatre and karate for student in the age group 4-16, titled Harmony 2006, conducted by Roots and Wings.
April 24 to May 6. At New No. 27/3, Old No. 91/2, L.I.G. Flats, Indira Colony, Third Street, Ashok Nagar.For details call : 98840 20567 or 98418 29450.
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*Besant Nagar
1. Shrishti Gurucool conducts a summer camp on story telling, drawing, painting, gardening and crafts for kids in the age group 5 to 15
The camp will be on from April 10
Contact 20B, 5th Avenue, Besant Nagar.
Phone: 24900376, 98840 29276
2. Workshop in Odissi, Hindustani Vocal
Konarak Odissi Dance and Art Academy conducts the workshop for 10 days from April 15 to 25. Contact: 2491 2947
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*Chetpet
1. Funstation - Dance routines, art techniques, craft, games, action songs, magic
Kids will showcase their talents at the end of the camp .
The camp will be held from May 1 to 12 - 9 am to 12.30 pm (Monday to Friday)
If you register before April 28, the fee is Rs. 1500 and Rs. 1750 thereafter.
Contact: 98842 80349
2. Go Sports - Football camp
When Football world cup is scheduled in Germany, Chennai kids will experience the thrill of the game.
The camp will be from April 17 to 28 - 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Open to kids in the age group 7 - 14
If you register befor April 28, the fee is Rs. 1500 and Rs. 1750 thereafter. The fee includes Football jercy and shorts
Contact: 98842 80392
3. Summer camp at Lady Andal Venkateshsubharao School
Two camps from April 10 to 25 and from May 1 to 12 will be conducted at the school on Harrington Road, Chetpet.
The camp is conducted by Marion Mathews and will include activities such as drama, eurhythmics, personality development, art and craft, tips on reading, cooking and ames.
Contact: 4210 1168
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* Chromepet
1. Summer Fiesta 2006 will teach kids in the age group 4 to 12 Personality development and improving communication skills, through rhythm and movement, theatre, story telling and quizzing. Also taught here are drawing and painting, tile embossing and glass painting
Call: 55380404, 22654049
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*Gopalapuram
The Art of Living Foundation conducts a camp for kids aged between 8 & 13.
Yoga , breathing exercises and exercises op ovecome fear and anxiety are also taught.
From April 25 to 29, 2 to 5pm : Venue: DAV Girls' High School
For details call 98402 98411 or 28261575
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* Kilpauk
1. A camp for kids in the age group 4 to 12 years from April 17 to 28.
Art, Craft, table manners, puppet making, puzzles, cookery, spoken English and scientific experiments. The camp is organised by Creative kids.
Contact: 98402 16777, 5237 0085
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*K. K. Nagar
1. Indian culture and spirituality : Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation
For students studying in Class Ix to degree courses, for six days from April 24 to 29.
At PSBB School, Alagirisamy Salai, K. K. Nagar.
Contact : B. Chandrakumar. Phone : 2471 4890 / 94441 27303
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*Kodambakkam
1. Instrumental music camp : Rao's Music circle
For children in the age group 4 to 6, 7 to 10, 11 to 15 from April 14.
Includes teaching Keyboard, tabla, veena and drums.
Contact 98419 70643
2. Harmony - 2006 is a dance and theatre workshop. Geetha Rajagopal teaches theatre skills, public speaking, creative writing, singing, contemporary dance, yoga and karate.
The camp is from April 17 to 30 at J.V. Multi Educational Centre, 4/7, United India Colony, 4th Main Road, Kodambakkam.
Contact: 32931947, 98406, 41953
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*Kottivakkam
1. Fun Summer camp at Smart Roots School
The camp will be conducted in two group for kids in the age group 5 - 8 and above 8 years
Art & craft including collage, sand, thread and handblow painting, tie and die and patch work will be taught.
For seniors spoken HIndi, general knowledge and reading practice will also be included
The camp will be from April 17 to 30
Venue: Smart Roots, 5, Fifth Cross Street, Lakshmana Perumal Nagar, Kottivakkam
2. Camp on emboidery-freestyle, kutch, kasuthi, kantha, knitting, crochet, tatting, aari, Zaedosi from May1 - 15.
Call 9884249032, 42150506
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*Kotturpuram
1. Learn a variety of activities at Vridhi. Fitness, music, personality development, dance, art&crafts, theatre, modelling and more. April 25 to May 10. Call 28342355, 42122552, 9841279791
2. Learn Spanish from a Spanish - Prof. Eduardo Arrendondo. The classes are open to students above 14 years. The course includes reading, writing and conversation in Spanish. Camp starts from April 29. Call 24472162 for more details
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*Mandaveli
1. Indian Traditions
Sri Sumukhi Rajasekaran Memorial Foundation is organising a Bala Gurukulam - a 15 day camp for youngsters.
Registration opens from 25 March.
Only one batch - from April 14 to 28.
Time: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Age: 5 to 20 years
You get to learn about Indian culture, festivals, traditional games and heritage and will be taught crafts, slokas, bhajans, yoga and puppetry.
A visit to a historic site is arranged.
Contact Surendranath and his team at 5, (1st Floor), 3rd Trust Link Street, Mandavelipakkam. Ph: 9382698811 / 9381038385 / 24935521
2. Yoga camp for kids
A two week yoga camp will be conducted by Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram from April 17 to 29. The kids will be taught asanas in Yoga and introduced to stories from Indian culture in the morning session from 7.30 to 9 am. Fee Rs. 500
They will also learn chanting at 'Veda vani, a unit of the madiram in the evening from 4 to 5 pm. Fee Rs. 250
If you register for both yoga and chanting, the fee will be Rs. 700
For details contact Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram,
31, 4th Cross Street, R. K. Nagar, Mandaveli.
Phone: 24937998, 24933092
3. All-Rounders camp
For kids in teh age group 9 - 14 years. The camp includes Public speaking, creative thinking, talent competitions, health tips, humour sessions. These techniques learnt will be useful for life.
Camp will be from May 1 - 13 : 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Fee Rs. 500 for the two week camp
Venue: Rasa Ranga Mandapam, 10/47, I Main Road, R. K. Nagar, Mandaveli
Call Usha Ramakrishnan at 42120394 or 98405 20394
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*Mylapore
1. Summer Camp - 2006
Kutties Play School conducts 4 batches of summer camp for kids in the age group 4 - 6 years and 7 - 12 years.
The activities include western dance/ aerobics, embroidery, mehandi, arts & crafts, basic etiquette, fieldtrips, handwriting, story telling slokas, bhajans, puzzles and quiz (To choose any five activity)
Batches : April 6 - 20, April 21 - May 5, May 1 - 15, May 16 - 31 : Timing: 10 am to 1 pm
Venue: Kutties Play School, New no. 36, K N S Estate, Karpagambal Nagar, Luz Church Road, Mylapore.
Contact : 24662557
2. Talent Development for Arts and crafts will conduct a a week long camp for kids in the age group two and a half to 14 from April 17 to 21.
The camp will include various kinds of crafts and will be from 10 am to 1 pm.
For kids above 15 years of age, glass fusion, mirror reflection and glass bottle work will be taught from 10.30 am to 1 pm.
Registration to be done before April 13.
Contact:94441 15995
3. Puppetry
A series of workshops for kids and Adults will be conducted by Pavai Centre for Puppetry
A puppet making kit will be given to participants
The workshops are conducted in two batches - 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
From April 17 to 20
Venue: Ashvita, 11, Second Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore
Call 24350937 or 94444 86497 for more details
4. Mathematics Summer camp
A summer camp organised by Nehru Children's Cultural Associaion from April 15 to 26 :
10 am to 12 noon
Register before April 12.
Also Science camp for students in two batches - Class 5 and 6 and Classes 7 to 9
Contact M. R. Sugumaran, 114, R. K. Mutt Road, Mylapore.
Phone: 2445 3014, 94444 16484
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*Nanganallur:
1. Lakshmi Ladies Club conducts a summer camp for kids studying in Pre KG to Class 6.
At Nammalwar Modern Matriculation School from April 25 to April 30.
The activities include colouring, slokas, greeting card making, Tamil handwriting, Bhajans. spoken English, kolam, pot painting and many more.
Contact 22246549, 22240709
2. A camp titled Anvesana will cover activities such as colouring, drawing, painting, craft from waste, puppetry, pot painting, jewellery and letter rack making and more. Conducted by professionals, its open to kids in the age group 3-12. From April 24. At Saraswathi Vidya Niketan, 45, First Main Road, Nanganallur.
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*Nungambakkam
1. Ar Addu conducts a summer camp for kids of 6 to 15 years of age.
The activities include games that enhance listening, writing and presentation skills, skits, spoken English lessons, music and dance classes and field trips
Call 28270331 or 93823 05994 for more details
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*R. A. Puram
1. Blossoms - 2006: Young Achievers camp
For kids in the age group 3 - 10 years
The camp is from April 17 to 28
The camp includes Arts & crafts, cookery, dramatics, science world, dance, music and lots more
Venue: Bamboola, 73, Venkatakrishna Road, R. A. Puram
Contact 98408 72956
2. Bamboola's camp
A camp for junior kids in story telling, cartooning, karate, dance, music, science, art and craft . Fee Rs. 600
A camp for senior kids in cookery, photography, story telling, origami, mask making, puppetry. Fee Rs. 1000
At Bamboola, 73, V. K Iyer Road. R. A Puram. The camps start at April 3.
Call Bamboola at 24611779 or Deepan at 99413 87660
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*Royapettah
A camp of different kind. Hi-Tek Electroniks point conducts a summer camp for 15 days in basic electronics, Amplifiers, computer hardware, MP3, VCD/DVD players repairing. For students of Class 7 to B.E. Courses begin every Monday. Call 28131669, 93810 37002
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*Tiruvanmiyur
1. Mathematics Summer Camp
In memory of genius Srinivasa Ramanujan, Nehru Childre's Cultural Association is conducting the camp.
For students in class 4 to 9
From April 15 to 26; 10 am to 12 noon
Register before April 12.
Call 24453014 / 94444 16484 for details
2. Creative workshop
Shrishti School of Fine Arts conducts a 2 week long workshop for students in the age group - 5 to 20 years, exposing them to a wide variety of crafts activities
Timings: 9.30 am to 2.30pm
Venue: C-1, Shivani Block II, 40, East Coast Road, Tiruvanmiyur
Registration from April 5.
Call 24454013, 98401 68186
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*T.Nagar
1. Fun Zone conducts a camp for kids in the age group 10 to 18.
The 12 day training camp will include speed maths, memory, concentration, etiquette, creative thinking and time management.
Camp starts on April 15. From 10 am to 12 noon
Fee: Rs. 3500. Register before April 10
Another camp in Personality development for kids of 12 to 18 years.
The sessions include team building activities, creativity, innovation, productivity and leadership skills.
The camp starts on April 17 and will be for 6 days. From 3.30 to 5.30 pm
Fee: Rs.1250
Contact: 98405 23255 for more details
2. A camp exclusively on music related activities is conducted by musicologist Radha Bhaskar from April 16 to 30.Children in the age group 7 to 15 can learn bhajans, slokas, devotional and classical songs. Also voice culture and group singing training is given. There are events like quizzes and talks my musicians.
Venue: Ramakrishna Mission School, 71, Bazulla Road, T. Nagar. Phone: 93821 63330, 28264493
3. Learn a variety of activities at Vridhi. Fitness, music, personality development, dance, art&crafts, theatre, modelling and more. May 1 to 15
Call 28342355, 42122552, 9841279791
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*Vadapalani
1. Dance and Music camp: Kalanjali School of music & dance
For children in the age group 5 to 15 years from April 14.
The vocal music camp will teach basic, swaras, devotional songs, patriotic songs, and the dance camp includes basic steps in dancing
Contact 10, Arunachalam Road, K.K. Road. Phone: 98419 70643
2. Language Camp : The Sankar Language Centre
A month long Camp for kids in the age group 4 - 6 and 7 - 12. Teaches Hindi and French.
From April 14 to May 13 from 4 to 6 pm
Contact: 98409 27759
3. Kalalayaa, New No. 16/3, Dharani Singh Colony, Second Street, Vadapalani conducts classes in Turkish pottery, lamassa, 3-D glass painting, stone waterfall making and more at Kalalayaa. For details call 23623080.
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*Velachery
1. Learn through fun - Le's e'nfants & Velachery Lending Library jointly organising a summer camp for 15 days.
The activities include Speed Mathematics, Calligraphy, Origamy, Arts & Crafts, Drawing and painting.
The camp starts on April 15.
Contact P. Yuvarani - 98401 34681 or S. Vijayalakshmi - 98409 52323
2. Make them Yourself: Workshop for kids in the age group 8 - 15.
Kids can learn to make turtle mouse pad, rag rug, fridge magnets, fur bag and pepper stalk.
Starts on April 18 - 30; 10 am to 12.30 pm at Inner Spart art school, 58A/4, First Floor, Vasanth Apartment, Velachery Main Road, Velachery
Phone: 9381201120
3. Fevicryl Hobby Ideas: Art and painting camp for kids of age group 6 - 15 years. On April 24 and 25 from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. registration fee Rs. 200. Contact 55484933
4. Carnatic music camp: At Sri Kamakoti Sangeetha Vidyalaya from April 14 to May 31.
For details contact V. Jayalakshmi at 22430936
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*Villivakkam
1. Shi-Ba Fine Arts Academy is conducting summer camps for kids in the age group 4 - 12 years.
The camps start on April 1 and April 15. Timing : 10.30 am to 1.30 pm
The camps include yoga, arts & crafts, devotional and patriotic songs. At the end of the camp, kids will entertain their parents with what they have learnt in the camp
Registration starts on March 27.
Contact 26186011 (7 to 9 am or 8 to 9 pm)
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*Virugambakkam
1. Shooting Camp
A sports rifle and shooting camp for kids above 12 years of age will be conducted by Thee Shiksha Garden Club, 39, 5th Main Road, Natesan Nagar, Virugambakkam.
From May 1 to 20; 4 - 6 pm
The fee is Rs. 2500 for 20 days and Rs. 1500 for 10 days
Contact: 24795466 / 9841066124
2. Art and craft : Thee Shiksha garden club
For kids above 8 years. Also Chess camp for kids above 4 years from April 15 to 30.
Contact 39, 5th Main Road, Natesan Nagar, Virugambakkam. Phone: 2479 5466 / 98410 66124
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* Virugambakkam
1. Craft and painting workshop at Geetha Kala Manchari is on from April 15.
The classes include stain glass painting, 3D art, ceramics, chinese tile painting, sand mural, crystal work, flower making, etc., Contact Geetha Kala Manchari at 5/D, Rite Choice Grihalakshmi apartments, Balaji Nagar, I Street, Virugambakkam
Phone: 98400 81823
2. Mothers Love Playschool conducts a summer camp from April 17 to 30 for kids in the age group 2 to 15 years. The kigs will be exposed to various activities such as arts, crafts, spoken english, Karate, puppetry and fun filled games.
Transport available
Venue: 13, Elango Nagar Annex, Virugambakkam. Phone: 55140414
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*West Mambalam
1. Siksha Creatives will conduct a summer camp for kids form 4 to 15 years of age, which will cover Mysore, Tnajore painting. Lamasah, Turkish art, chemical embossing, Chinese painting, murals, glass painting and embroidery.
From March 27 to April 8
At Koviloor Madalayam,
New no. 52, Old no. 34-36, Kuppiah Chetty Street, West Mambalam.
Contact: 98416 95994
* Alert* Floating Bookfair - Last day tomorrow, May 7.
The SS Doulos, which is hosting the floating Book fair ends tomorrow. Please carry any official ID card, even school / college ID card is OK and collect entry tickets at the parking lot opposite Government Secretariat. Entry free for children below 15 years. The tickets are sold from 10am to noon.
SPECIAL CAMPS (Scroll down for area wise summer camps )
*For Challenged Kids: Summer camp for children with Cerebral palsy, Mental retardation, Autism, Attention deficit, Hyperactivity and Learning disabilities.
A unique camp for special children according to their needs.
First batch April 17 to 27 from 9.30 am to 1 pm.
Second batch starts during May first week.
Contact: 98845 25393.
*Jounalism workshops for senior school students (class 8 to 12)
The workshop will cover English for communication, reporting, interviewing skills, writing the news and feature writing. The participants will be exposed to handson field and desk work. The workshop will be intensive with assignments to be done outside the workshop hours. Outstanding writings will also be published in the neighbourhood newspapers.
The workshop is for 15 days (30 hours) and will begin on April 24. Two hours a day 9 - 11 am, Monday to Friday. Admission open to 20 young people. Fee - Rs. 1000
Workshop is co-ordinated by Vincent D'Souza, Editor - Publisher of three community newspapers.
Venue: Mylapore Time Journalism Centre, Corpn. Shopping Complex, 3rd Cross st. R. A. Puram. Near Chennai Kaliappa Hospital.
Contact: 2498 2244 or 2491 3602
* Infotainment camps at Sify i-way centres: At Adyar, T. Nagar
Sify and Krida Foundation jointly conduct an innovative camp combining creative and technical skills. The camp is for kids in the age group 5 - 15.
There are classes in craft, painting, scrabble, chess, newsletter preparation combined with computer applications such as MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, emailing and html design.
The camps will be from April 17 to 22 and April 24 to 29 from 9.30am to 12noon.
Call : 55517759 (Adyar) and 55517758(T. Nagar)
* Theatre Camp by Alchemy Kids: At Adyar and Nungambakkam
Open to kids in the age group 4 - 14. On April 17 and 18.
The camp will teach effective narrative skills, voice modulation, expressions and body language. This camp will also help self development and communication skills for kids aged between 13 and 16.
The kids participating in the camp will be given a chance to perform through Alchemy Kids Theatre Club
The fee is Rs.1100 per child
For registration call: 55121119 / 98410 47620
*Childrens Club - Summer activities
A series of camps in cricket, chess, table tennis and art. The camps for different age groups start from April 14.
Also science programmes for class 11 and 12 students and daily lectures from April 12 to 30 between 9.30 am to 11 am.
The lectures are at IIT - Madras.
For details contact The Children's Club, 96, V.M. Street, Mylapore.
Phone:28474140
Once you attend the camp, I am sure you will become a life member of the club. The club has been a breeding ground for many achievers. Check out at the club. Lecture series, Olympiad discussions, quiz programmes, . . . Really useful time spent!
*Theatre camp by Evam: Well known entertainment company 'Evam' offers a summer camp for youth. The course covers lighting, acting, production design and theatre as business. The training is for two months. Course fee Rs.2000 Auditions between April 25 to May 1
Call 98402 22363 or mail to evam@evam.in
* Cartooning Camp: Rahnu Cartoon Research and Educational Trust conducts summer camps in drawing, painting and cartooning classes for children aged between 6 and 14. The classes are conducted are conducted at three locations - Mylapore, Adyar and Anna nagar from April 23 to 27.
For details and registration call 24640487 or 94442 48579
*Thetare camp: Landing Stage Youth Theatre Group conducts a a two-week summer camp from May 3 to 18. Last date for signup is April 28.
Mail your details with complete mailing address to landingstage@gmail.com
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*Adyar
1. Mask making and Paper Art camps
Mask making camp - April 3 to 13 - 9.30 am to 12 noon
Paper Art camp - April 17 to 28 - 9.30 am to 12 noon
These camps are for kids in the age group 2 - 3 years and 3 - 6 years
They will be taught clay work, marble work on pots, tile and glass painting, jute mat making, origami, needlework. There will also be singing and story telling sessions in each camp.
The fee is Rs. 1000 per camp or Rs. 1400, inclusive of lunch.
Contact: Playcoop, 12, Fourth Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar.
Phone: 42054989 / 98846 10369
2. Western Music
Unwind school of Music is conducting classes - Junior Unwind(7 to 14 yrs) and Pro Series(seniors)
The training will be in guitar, drums, keyboard, q chord and recorder
Contact Unwind school at 67, 3rd Cross Street, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar.
Phone: 55274472
3. Story telling and creative activities at Katha, Chennai chapter.
The summer workshop will be for kids in the age group 4 - 8 years
Fee Rs. 300 per participant.
Contact Rashmi Chetty, 31/8, Karpagam Garden I Main Road, Adyar.
Phone: 42114326, 98413 04584
4. Camps at Forum Art Gallery.
#There are three camps of five days duration to suit your holiday planning. The camps will teach the kids to make useful crafts fom eco-friendly and recycled materials.
The camp dates are April 17 to 21, April 24 to 28 and May 1 to 5 and are from 10 am to 1 pm.
The participants will also be taken on a tour of the gallery to introduce them to works of various artists
#Kathak workshop by Jigyasa Giri for 12 days from April 17 to 29 from 11 am to 1 pm for children aged between 8 and 15 years.
# A terracotta - sculpture workshop for children and adults will be conducted from April 24 to 28 from 3 pm to 5 pm by sculptor Ravi
All the above activities at Forum Art Gallery, 57, Vth Street, Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar.
Call 42115596 for details.
5. Creative collections conducts summer camp in glass, tile and pot painting, flower & gift box, greeting card making for children of ages 6 to 10. Creative collections is at Kasturba Nagar. Call 24417336, 9840433022 for more details
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*Alandur
1. Summer cricket camp for boys
Audhi Chetty memorial Academy conducts a camp for boys in the age group 6 to 19 years.
From April 14 to May 31 at N.G.O Colony, Adambakkam and at A.J.S Nidhi School Alandur
Call Hari 22441454
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*Alwarpet
1. Abacus and Mental Arithmetic classes
First batch starts on April 8 and 9
Second batch starts on April 15 and 16
Special batches for kids in the age group of 3 - 4 years
Contact: Chitra Ravindran - 98840 47367
Shaarada K Sriram - 98840 10800
Ramola - 24954538
2. Art courses by C. P. Art Centre for senior students.
The camp is from April 17 to May 13 from 2 pm
Also Creative fun camp for kids of age 5 - 10 years in art and craft, puppetry, folk music, yoga and nature activities
For details contact C. P. Art Centre, 1, Eldams Road, Alwarpet.
Phone: 24341778, 94440 02041
3. Fusion Art camp is organised by Kalakar Studio from April 13.
You can learn Silk, Turkish, Oil and Porcelain paintings, parchment craft, decoupage, Madhubani, fusion art, ivory work antique mirror making, imprint art and much more.
Kalakar Studio is at 4, Venus Colony, Alwarpet. Contact 24334890, 98843 16134
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*Anna Nagar:
Aradhana Classes, 402/7, Manasa Apartments, Second Avenue, Anna Nagar conducts classes in Hindustani music, cookery, spoken Hindi and arts and crafts. For details call : 26162818 or 94440 62818.
* Ashok Nagar:
1. Virgo Hobby Centre conducts a summer camp for kids aged between 3 and 12 years from May 1 to 31. There are activities to develop artistic and interactive skills. Also taught are craft, calligraphy and karate for senior students.
For details call 24892798, 98401 33003
2. Classes in Public speaking, creative writing, singing, dance, yoga, theatre and karate for student in the age group 4-16, titled Harmony 2006, conducted by Roots and Wings.
April 24 to May 6. At New No. 27/3, Old No. 91/2, L.I.G. Flats, Indira Colony, Third Street, Ashok Nagar.For details call : 98840 20567 or 98418 29450.
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*Besant Nagar
1. Shrishti Gurucool conducts a summer camp on story telling, drawing, painting, gardening and crafts for kids in the age group 5 to 15
The camp will be on from April 10
Contact 20B, 5th Avenue, Besant Nagar.
Phone: 24900376, 98840 29276
2. Workshop in Odissi, Hindustani Vocal
Konarak Odissi Dance and Art Academy conducts the workshop for 10 days from April 15 to 25. Contact: 2491 2947
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*Chetpet
1. Funstation - Dance routines, art techniques, craft, games, action songs, magic
Kids will showcase their talents at the end of the camp .
The camp will be held from May 1 to 12 - 9 am to 12.30 pm (Monday to Friday)
If you register before April 28, the fee is Rs. 1500 and Rs. 1750 thereafter.
Contact: 98842 80349
2. Go Sports - Football camp
When Football world cup is scheduled in Germany, Chennai kids will experience the thrill of the game.
The camp will be from April 17 to 28 - 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Open to kids in the age group 7 - 14
If you register befor April 28, the fee is Rs. 1500 and Rs. 1750 thereafter. The fee includes Football jercy and shorts
Contact: 98842 80392
3. Summer camp at Lady Andal Venkateshsubharao School
Two camps from April 10 to 25 and from May 1 to 12 will be conducted at the school on Harrington Road, Chetpet.
The camp is conducted by Marion Mathews and will include activities such as drama, eurhythmics, personality development, art and craft, tips on reading, cooking and ames.
Contact: 4210 1168
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* Chromepet
1. Summer Fiesta 2006 will teach kids in the age group 4 to 12 Personality development and improving communication skills, through rhythm and movement, theatre, story telling and quizzing. Also taught here are drawing and painting, tile embossing and glass painting
Call: 55380404, 22654049
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*Gopalapuram
The Art of Living Foundation conducts a camp for kids aged between 8 & 13.
Yoga , breathing exercises and exercises op ovecome fear and anxiety are also taught.
From April 25 to 29, 2 to 5pm : Venue: DAV Girls' High School
For details call 98402 98411 or 28261575
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* Kilpauk
1. A camp for kids in the age group 4 to 12 years from April 17 to 28.
Art, Craft, table manners, puppet making, puzzles, cookery, spoken English and scientific experiments. The camp is organised by Creative kids.
Contact: 98402 16777, 5237 0085
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*K. K. Nagar
1. Indian culture and spirituality : Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation
For students studying in Class Ix to degree courses, for six days from April 24 to 29.
At PSBB School, Alagirisamy Salai, K. K. Nagar.
Contact : B. Chandrakumar. Phone : 2471 4890 / 94441 27303
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*Kodambakkam
1. Instrumental music camp : Rao's Music circle
For children in the age group 4 to 6, 7 to 10, 11 to 15 from April 14.
Includes teaching Keyboard, tabla, veena and drums.
Contact 98419 70643
2. Harmony - 2006 is a dance and theatre workshop. Geetha Rajagopal teaches theatre skills, public speaking, creative writing, singing, contemporary dance, yoga and karate.
The camp is from April 17 to 30 at J.V. Multi Educational Centre, 4/7, United India Colony, 4th Main Road, Kodambakkam.
Contact: 32931947, 98406, 41953
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*Kottivakkam
1. Fun Summer camp at Smart Roots School
The camp will be conducted in two group for kids in the age group 5 - 8 and above 8 years
Art & craft including collage, sand, thread and handblow painting, tie and die and patch work will be taught.
For seniors spoken HIndi, general knowledge and reading practice will also be included
The camp will be from April 17 to 30
Venue: Smart Roots, 5, Fifth Cross Street, Lakshmana Perumal Nagar, Kottivakkam
2. Camp on emboidery-freestyle, kutch, kasuthi, kantha, knitting, crochet, tatting, aari, Zaedosi from May1 - 15.
Call 9884249032, 42150506
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*Kotturpuram
1. Learn a variety of activities at Vridhi. Fitness, music, personality development, dance, art&crafts, theatre, modelling and more. April 25 to May 10. Call 28342355, 42122552, 9841279791
2. Learn Spanish from a Spanish - Prof. Eduardo Arrendondo. The classes are open to students above 14 years. The course includes reading, writing and conversation in Spanish. Camp starts from April 29. Call 24472162 for more details
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*Mandaveli
1. Indian Traditions
Sri Sumukhi Rajasekaran Memorial Foundation is organising a Bala Gurukulam - a 15 day camp for youngsters.
Registration opens from 25 March.
Only one batch - from April 14 to 28.
Time: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Age: 5 to 20 years
You get to learn about Indian culture, festivals, traditional games and heritage and will be taught crafts, slokas, bhajans, yoga and puppetry.
A visit to a historic site is arranged.
Contact Surendranath and his team at 5, (1st Floor), 3rd Trust Link Street, Mandavelipakkam. Ph: 9382698811 / 9381038385 / 24935521
2. Yoga camp for kids
A two week yoga camp will be conducted by Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram from April 17 to 29. The kids will be taught asanas in Yoga and introduced to stories from Indian culture in the morning session from 7.30 to 9 am. Fee Rs. 500
They will also learn chanting at 'Veda vani, a unit of the madiram in the evening from 4 to 5 pm. Fee Rs. 250
If you register for both yoga and chanting, the fee will be Rs. 700
For details contact Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram,
31, 4th Cross Street, R. K. Nagar, Mandaveli.
Phone: 24937998, 24933092
3. All-Rounders camp
For kids in teh age group 9 - 14 years. The camp includes Public speaking, creative thinking, talent competitions, health tips, humour sessions. These techniques learnt will be useful for life.
Camp will be from May 1 - 13 : 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Fee Rs. 500 for the two week camp
Venue: Rasa Ranga Mandapam, 10/47, I Main Road, R. K. Nagar, Mandaveli
Call Usha Ramakrishnan at 42120394 or 98405 20394
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*Mylapore
1. Summer Camp - 2006
Kutties Play School conducts 4 batches of summer camp for kids in the age group 4 - 6 years and 7 - 12 years.
The activities include western dance/ aerobics, embroidery, mehandi, arts & crafts, basic etiquette, fieldtrips, handwriting, story telling slokas, bhajans, puzzles and quiz (To choose any five activity)
Batches : April 6 - 20, April 21 - May 5, May 1 - 15, May 16 - 31 : Timing: 10 am to 1 pm
Venue: Kutties Play School, New no. 36, K N S Estate, Karpagambal Nagar, Luz Church Road, Mylapore.
Contact : 24662557
2. Talent Development for Arts and crafts will conduct a a week long camp for kids in the age group two and a half to 14 from April 17 to 21.
The camp will include various kinds of crafts and will be from 10 am to 1 pm.
For kids above 15 years of age, glass fusion, mirror reflection and glass bottle work will be taught from 10.30 am to 1 pm.
Registration to be done before April 13.
Contact:94441 15995
3. Puppetry
A series of workshops for kids and Adults will be conducted by Pavai Centre for Puppetry
A puppet making kit will be given to participants
The workshops are conducted in two batches - 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
From April 17 to 20
Venue: Ashvita, 11, Second Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore
Call 24350937 or 94444 86497 for more details
4. Mathematics Summer camp
A summer camp organised by Nehru Children's Cultural Associaion from April 15 to 26 :
10 am to 12 noon
Register before April 12.
Also Science camp for students in two batches - Class 5 and 6 and Classes 7 to 9
Contact M. R. Sugumaran, 114, R. K. Mutt Road, Mylapore.
Phone: 2445 3014, 94444 16484
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*Nanganallur:
1. Lakshmi Ladies Club conducts a summer camp for kids studying in Pre KG to Class 6.
At Nammalwar Modern Matriculation School from April 25 to April 30.
The activities include colouring, slokas, greeting card making, Tamil handwriting, Bhajans. spoken English, kolam, pot painting and many more.
Contact 22246549, 22240709
2. A camp titled Anvesana will cover activities such as colouring, drawing, painting, craft from waste, puppetry, pot painting, jewellery and letter rack making and more. Conducted by professionals, its open to kids in the age group 3-12. From April 24. At Saraswathi Vidya Niketan, 45, First Main Road, Nanganallur.
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*Nungambakkam
1. Ar Addu conducts a summer camp for kids of 6 to 15 years of age.
The activities include games that enhance listening, writing and presentation skills, skits, spoken English lessons, music and dance classes and field trips
Call 28270331 or 93823 05994 for more details
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*R. A. Puram
1. Blossoms - 2006: Young Achievers camp
For kids in the age group 3 - 10 years
The camp is from April 17 to 28
The camp includes Arts & crafts, cookery, dramatics, science world, dance, music and lots more
Venue: Bamboola, 73, Venkatakrishna Road, R. A. Puram
Contact 98408 72956
2. Bamboola's camp
A camp for junior kids in story telling, cartooning, karate, dance, music, science, art and craft . Fee Rs. 600
A camp for senior kids in cookery, photography, story telling, origami, mask making, puppetry. Fee Rs. 1000
At Bamboola, 73, V. K Iyer Road. R. A Puram. The camps start at April 3.
Call Bamboola at 24611779 or Deepan at 99413 87660
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*Royapettah
A camp of different kind. Hi-Tek Electroniks point conducts a summer camp for 15 days in basic electronics, Amplifiers, computer hardware, MP3, VCD/DVD players repairing. For students of Class 7 to B.E. Courses begin every Monday. Call 28131669, 93810 37002
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*Tiruvanmiyur
1. Mathematics Summer Camp
In memory of genius Srinivasa Ramanujan, Nehru Childre's Cultural Association is conducting the camp.
For students in class 4 to 9
From April 15 to 26; 10 am to 12 noon
Register before April 12.
Call 24453014 / 94444 16484 for details
2. Creative workshop
Shrishti School of Fine Arts conducts a 2 week long workshop for students in the age group - 5 to 20 years, exposing them to a wide variety of crafts activities
Timings: 9.30 am to 2.30pm
Venue: C-1, Shivani Block II, 40, East Coast Road, Tiruvanmiyur
Registration from April 5.
Call 24454013, 98401 68186
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*T.Nagar
1. Fun Zone conducts a camp for kids in the age group 10 to 18.
The 12 day training camp will include speed maths, memory, concentration, etiquette, creative thinking and time management.
Camp starts on April 15. From 10 am to 12 noon
Fee: Rs. 3500. Register before April 10
Another camp in Personality development for kids of 12 to 18 years.
The sessions include team building activities, creativity, innovation, productivity and leadership skills.
The camp starts on April 17 and will be for 6 days. From 3.30 to 5.30 pm
Fee: Rs.1250
Contact: 98405 23255 for more details
2. A camp exclusively on music related activities is conducted by musicologist Radha Bhaskar from April 16 to 30.Children in the age group 7 to 15 can learn bhajans, slokas, devotional and classical songs. Also voice culture and group singing training is given. There are events like quizzes and talks my musicians.
Venue: Ramakrishna Mission School, 71, Bazulla Road, T. Nagar. Phone: 93821 63330, 28264493
3. Learn a variety of activities at Vridhi. Fitness, music, personality development, dance, art&crafts, theatre, modelling and more. May 1 to 15
Call 28342355, 42122552, 9841279791
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*Vadapalani
1. Dance and Music camp: Kalanjali School of music & dance
For children in the age group 5 to 15 years from April 14.
The vocal music camp will teach basic, swaras, devotional songs, patriotic songs, and the dance camp includes basic steps in dancing
Contact 10, Arunachalam Road, K.K. Road. Phone: 98419 70643
2. Language Camp : The Sankar Language Centre
A month long Camp for kids in the age group 4 - 6 and 7 - 12. Teaches Hindi and French.
From April 14 to May 13 from 4 to 6 pm
Contact: 98409 27759
3. Kalalayaa, New No. 16/3, Dharani Singh Colony, Second Street, Vadapalani conducts classes in Turkish pottery, lamassa, 3-D glass painting, stone waterfall making and more at Kalalayaa. For details call 23623080.
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*Velachery
1. Learn through fun - Le's e'nfants & Velachery Lending Library jointly organising a summer camp for 15 days.
The activities include Speed Mathematics, Calligraphy, Origamy, Arts & Crafts, Drawing and painting.
The camp starts on April 15.
Contact P. Yuvarani - 98401 34681 or S. Vijayalakshmi - 98409 52323
2. Make them Yourself: Workshop for kids in the age group 8 - 15.
Kids can learn to make turtle mouse pad, rag rug, fridge magnets, fur bag and pepper stalk.
Starts on April 18 - 30; 10 am to 12.30 pm at Inner Spart art school, 58A/4, First Floor, Vasanth Apartment, Velachery Main Road, Velachery
Phone: 9381201120
3. Fevicryl Hobby Ideas: Art and painting camp for kids of age group 6 - 15 years. On April 24 and 25 from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. registration fee Rs. 200. Contact 55484933
4. Carnatic music camp: At Sri Kamakoti Sangeetha Vidyalaya from April 14 to May 31.
For details contact V. Jayalakshmi at 22430936
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*Villivakkam
1. Shi-Ba Fine Arts Academy is conducting summer camps for kids in the age group 4 - 12 years.
The camps start on April 1 and April 15. Timing : 10.30 am to 1.30 pm
The camps include yoga, arts & crafts, devotional and patriotic songs. At the end of the camp, kids will entertain their parents with what they have learnt in the camp
Registration starts on March 27.
Contact 26186011 (7 to 9 am or 8 to 9 pm)
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*Virugambakkam
1. Shooting Camp
A sports rifle and shooting camp for kids above 12 years of age will be conducted by Thee Shiksha Garden Club, 39, 5th Main Road, Natesan Nagar, Virugambakkam.
From May 1 to 20; 4 - 6 pm
The fee is Rs. 2500 for 20 days and Rs. 1500 for 10 days
Contact: 24795466 / 9841066124
2. Art and craft : Thee Shiksha garden club
For kids above 8 years. Also Chess camp for kids above 4 years from April 15 to 30.
Contact 39, 5th Main Road, Natesan Nagar, Virugambakkam. Phone: 2479 5466 / 98410 66124
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* Virugambakkam
1. Craft and painting workshop at Geetha Kala Manchari is on from April 15.
The classes include stain glass painting, 3D art, ceramics, chinese tile painting, sand mural, crystal work, flower making, etc., Contact Geetha Kala Manchari at 5/D, Rite Choice Grihalakshmi apartments, Balaji Nagar, I Street, Virugambakkam
Phone: 98400 81823
2. Mothers Love Playschool conducts a summer camp from April 17 to 30 for kids in the age group 2 to 15 years. The kigs will be exposed to various activities such as arts, crafts, spoken english, Karate, puppetry and fun filled games.
Transport available
Venue: 13, Elango Nagar Annex, Virugambakkam. Phone: 55140414
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*West Mambalam
1. Siksha Creatives will conduct a summer camp for kids form 4 to 15 years of age, which will cover Mysore, Tnajore painting. Lamasah, Turkish art, chemical embossing, Chinese painting, murals, glass painting and embroidery.
From March 27 to April 8
At Koviloor Madalayam,
New no. 52, Old no. 34-36, Kuppiah Chetty Street, West Mambalam.
Contact: 98416 95994
Friday, April 14, 2006
Happy New Year!
Hi kids!
Wish you all a very happy Tamil New Year!
Do you know the name of this year? It is 'Viya'. Know more about Tamil Calendar here. Mr Siddharthan from the University of Tennessee has explained the system well!
By the way, is this blog useful? I would like to have some feedback from you.
The amazing number of Summer camps in the city drives me crazy. What to include in this post and what not . . .
I thought it would be nice if I classify the camps according to the area, so that you kids can locate one near your home. But a cute litle friend of mine from Ashok Nagar says that she wants to go for a camp that interests her. . . not just the one nearer to home!
I am thinking of classifying them according to activities. . . like Music, Crafts, Yoga, etc.,
What do you say?
Wish you all a very happy Tamil New Year!
Do you know the name of this year? It is 'Viya'. Know more about Tamil Calendar here. Mr Siddharthan from the University of Tennessee has explained the system well!
By the way, is this blog useful? I would like to have some feedback from you.
The amazing number of Summer camps in the city drives me crazy. What to include in this post and what not . . .
I thought it would be nice if I classify the camps according to the area, so that you kids can locate one near your home. But a cute litle friend of mine from Ashok Nagar says that she wants to go for a camp that interests her. . . not just the one nearer to home!
I am thinking of classifying them according to activities. . . like Music, Crafts, Yoga, etc.,
What do you say?
Monday, April 03, 2006
A Holiday with Books
I came across this nice corner for old and rare books.
Old Books Gallery and Lending Library
121, St. Mary's Road, Abhiramapuram, Chennai 28
It is at the junction, where St. Mary's Road meets C. P. Ramaswami Road.
The library has announced a lifetime student membership at Rs. 100
Call: 43536949
Hey kids! Utilise this opportunity. Visit the library and Vijayaraghavan, owner of the library will make you fall in love with books.
Meantime, keep visiting the Summer Camps - 2006 post. It is being updated regularly.
Old Books Gallery and Lending Library
121, St. Mary's Road, Abhiramapuram, Chennai 28
It is at the junction, where St. Mary's Road meets C. P. Ramaswami Road.
The library has announced a lifetime student membership at Rs. 100
Call: 43536949
Hey kids! Utilise this opportunity. Visit the library and Vijayaraghavan, owner of the library will make you fall in love with books.
Meantime, keep visiting the Summer Camps - 2006 post. It is being updated regularly.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Happy Ugadi!
Greetings on the occasion of Ugadi!
Wish you a great year ahead!
Chennai is hot. But so many cool activities for kids this summers. Spread over all corners of the city.
Choose any one or two of these acitivites and enjoy the vacation!
Wish you a great year ahead!
Chennai is hot. But so many cool activities for kids this summers. Spread over all corners of the city.
Choose any one or two of these acitivites and enjoy the vacation!
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Journalism workshops co-ordinated by an editor-publisher of newspapers
Please see revised post under Summer camps 2006 .
Jounalism workshops for senior school students (class 8 to 12)
At Adyar and Mylapore.
The workshop will cover English for communication, reporting, interviewing skills, writing the news and feature writing. The participants will be exposed to handson field and desk work. Apart from providing an introduction to journalism and news media, the workshop will be intensive with assignments to be done outside the workshop hours.
Outstanding writings will also be published in the neighbourhood newspapers.
The workshop is for 15 days (30 hours) and will begin on April 17.
Two hours a day 9 - 11 am, Monday to Friday.
Admission open to 20 young people.
Workshop is co-ordinated by Vincent D'Souza, Editor - Publisher of three community newspapers.
The workshops will be conducted at venues in Adyar (Indira Nagar) and Mylapore (R.A. Puram 3rd Main Road)
Fee - Rs. 1000 (non-refundable) to be paid on selection.
To register, send a report on anything you wish - a local store, a local event or a local person who interested you in 150 to 225 words. You will be selected for the workshop basing on this sample work.
Mail your reports to mylaporetimes@vsnl.com or call Ms. Parvathy at 24982244
Jounalism workshops for senior school students (class 8 to 12)
At Adyar and Mylapore.
The workshop will cover English for communication, reporting, interviewing skills, writing the news and feature writing. The participants will be exposed to handson field and desk work. Apart from providing an introduction to journalism and news media, the workshop will be intensive with assignments to be done outside the workshop hours.
Outstanding writings will also be published in the neighbourhood newspapers.
The workshop is for 15 days (30 hours) and will begin on April 17.
Two hours a day 9 - 11 am, Monday to Friday.
Admission open to 20 young people.
Workshop is co-ordinated by Vincent D'Souza, Editor - Publisher of three community newspapers.
The workshops will be conducted at venues in Adyar (Indira Nagar) and Mylapore (R.A. Puram 3rd Main Road)
Fee - Rs. 1000 (non-refundable) to be paid on selection.
To register, send a report on anything you wish - a local store, a local event or a local person who interested you in 150 to 225 words. You will be selected for the workshop basing on this sample work.
Mail your reports to mylaporetimes@vsnl.com or call Ms. Parvathy at 24982244
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Learn to say prayers!
Remember Goosey, goosey gander?
Well, but is it not nice to say a few words of thanks to God?
Classes in slokas and drawing for the young ones between 3 and 6 years will be conducted at Folks and Tribes, 13/6, Venus Colony First Street, Alwarpet, Chennai.
The classes (why can't we give another name? I hate 'classes'!!) will be held from April 3. 10 to 11.30 am.
Only 10 kids per session.
For details call 98444 58715 or 98410 07113
Well, but is it not nice to say a few words of thanks to God?
Classes in slokas and drawing for the young ones between 3 and 6 years will be conducted at Folks and Tribes, 13/6, Venus Colony First Street, Alwarpet, Chennai.
The classes (why can't we give another name? I hate 'classes'!!) will be held from April 3. 10 to 11.30 am.
Only 10 kids per session.
For details call 98444 58715 or 98410 07113
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Carnatic Music camp at T. Nagar
Ramjhi's Isai Mazhalai is organising a Carnatic music camp for six weeks starting from April. 14.
This camp will train children who have already learnt 20 varnams and 30 keerthanas. They will train you in alapana and swarams and will give practice with pakka vadyams
The classes will be held at 57, Moosa Street, T. Nagar, six days a week from 10 am to 1 pm
For registration call: 24910501 / 24915753
This camp will train children who have already learnt 20 varnams and 30 keerthanas. They will train you in alapana and swarams and will give practice with pakka vadyams
The classes will be held at 57, Moosa Street, T. Nagar, six days a week from 10 am to 1 pm
For registration call: 24910501 / 24915753
Exciting Google Code Jam India contest
Is your brother, sister, mom, dad, uncle, aunt or your favourite teacher is good at computers?
Especially at Java and C++?
Go ahead and suggest this contest by google to them!
Google Code Jam India contest.
The goal of this contest is to encourage and reward the top talents in computer science in India
Registration will close on Monday, March 20, 2006 at 9:00AM IST.
Only participants who are 18 years of age or older as of March 20, 2006 are eligible to compete in the Championship Round and win prizes (cash or products). 1st prize is worth Rs.1,22,000!
Registrants who are 13 years of age or older as of March 20, 2006 may compete in the Qualification Round and Online Round 1 of the Google India Code Jam 2006
The tournament is a timed contest where all participants compete online to solve the same problems under the same time constraints. The competition is available in two programming languages - Java and C++.
They have a practice room for the contest, on their website - Competition arena.
This practice area mimics the functionality of the real competition.
Hurry to register! Go ahead and win prizes. . or make your dear ones win prizes!
Especially at Java and C++?
Go ahead and suggest this contest by google to them!
Google Code Jam India contest.
The goal of this contest is to encourage and reward the top talents in computer science in India
Registration will close on Monday, March 20, 2006 at 9:00AM IST.
Only participants who are 18 years of age or older as of March 20, 2006 are eligible to compete in the Championship Round and win prizes (cash or products). 1st prize is worth Rs.1,22,000!
Registrants who are 13 years of age or older as of March 20, 2006 may compete in the Qualification Round and Online Round 1 of the Google India Code Jam 2006
The tournament is a timed contest where all participants compete online to solve the same problems under the same time constraints. The competition is available in two programming languages - Java and C++.
They have a practice room for the contest, on their website - Competition arena.
This practice area mimics the functionality of the real competition.
Hurry to register! Go ahead and win prizes. . or make your dear ones win prizes!
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Parasailing for kids
- Hippocampus, Chennai have organised a parasailing event, by the Palar river side, 25 kms beyond Mahabalipuram. The event is on March 19 at 2 pm - Yes, it is a Sunday! If you are interested in thriller activities, call Hippocampus at 24661544 or 94440 49175
Tell a story through puppets
Stories are fascinating. And if enacted through puppets, we all love them. Don't we?
For details call Bhanumathi - 24350937 or 94444 86497
- Paavai Centre for Puppetry is organising a workshop for kids above 8 years. Hey, you can take your parents too! This workshop will tell you all about the art of story telling - how and when to tell stories, finding stories, developing story telling skills and tips for story telling!
For details call Bhanumathi - 24350937 or 94444 86497
Summer camp at Villivakkam
Are your exams over? And you live in Villivakkam?
If yes, do check this out!
If yes, do check this out!
- A summer camp for kids aged between 4 and 12 is being organised by Sri Ambal Arts Academy, Villivakkam. The camp includes classes in yoga, drawing and colouring, craft, devotional and patriotic songs. For more details - contact 94440 10215
Friday, March 17, 2006
Online quiz by Penguin Books
Penguin Books India has come out with a quiz for kids, which is open for the registered users between Mar.1 to 31, 2006
Yes, you need to sign up to participate in the quiz. It is free.
The entries are to be submitted online. Log on to http://www.penguinbooksindia.com/quiz/aspquizcat.asp?type=0
This contest closes at 11.59 p.m. on 31st March 2006
By the way, you mom and dad can take the other quizes on the same website. And all in the family win prizes. Hows that?? - Hey there are two contests there!
http://www.penguinbooksindia.com/Quiz/aspQuizCat.asp?type=1
All the best!
Yes, you need to sign up to participate in the quiz. It is free.
The entries are to be submitted online. Log on to http://www.penguinbooksindia.com/quiz/aspquizcat.asp?type=0
This contest closes at 11.59 p.m. on 31st March 2006
By the way, you mom and dad can take the other quizes on the same website. And all in the family win prizes. Hows that?? - Hey there are two contests there!
http://www.penguinbooksindia.com/Quiz/aspQuizCat.asp?type=1
All the best!
Summer camp at Saligramam
If you are living away from all the hot spots od Summer camps, there is one here in Saligramam, this year!
Clarion Summer Camp
Venue: Clarence Matriculation School
1, Karunanidhi Road
Kaveri Rangan Nagar
Saligramam
Date: April 10 to May 5
Time: 9 am to 12 noon
Two camps for two age groups: 3 - 8 years and 9 14 years
A lot of activities promised:
For the age group 3 - 8 years:
Art, craft, computers and painting, film shows, chess, carrom and table tennis
For the age group 9 - 14 years:
Pot painting, wall hangings, fabric painting, tin foil work, wealth out of waste, embroidery, glass painting, puppet making and kolams
For registration call : 23762110 Mobile: 98402 79464
Clarion Summer Camp
Venue: Clarence Matriculation School
1, Karunanidhi Road
Kaveri Rangan Nagar
Saligramam
Date: April 10 to May 5
Time: 9 am to 12 noon
Two camps for two age groups: 3 - 8 years and 9 14 years
A lot of activities promised:
For the age group 3 - 8 years:
Art, craft, computers and painting, film shows, chess, carrom and table tennis
For the age group 9 - 14 years:
Pot painting, wall hangings, fabric painting, tin foil work, wealth out of waste, embroidery, glass painting, puppet making and kolams
For registration call : 23762110 Mobile: 98402 79464
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Summer certificate course in dance
If you love Indian dance, here is a chance to know the basics of many dance forms, this summer.
In dance Bharatanatyam. Kathak, Nattuvangam
For details call 23741154
- Natyacharya's School of Music and Dance at 12A/16, Sakthi Nagar, II street, Choolaimedu conducts a 45 - day certificate course in music, dance and voice techniques.
In dance Bharatanatyam. Kathak, Nattuvangam
For details call 23741154
Friday, March 10, 2006
City level Science Talent Exam
- City level Science Talent Search Exam is organised by St. John's English School and Junior College, Besant Nagar, on the occasion of the school's Silver Jubilee celebrations. The exam is open to CBSE, ICSE, matriculation and State board school students studying in classes IV to IX. The date of exam is March.18. For details contact: 98842 20128
Rock show at Book shop
- Ahana Book Store, Guindy is organising a Rock show by Powder in The Ashtray, at their store on March. 11, 2006 - 7pm. For details call 98400 47979 or 55391310
Ahana Book Store is at 117, Velachery Road, Guindy, Chennai
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Summer Language Class - French
- Alliance Francaise of Madras announces Summer Crash Course in all its branches. Registration has begun:
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Plan your vacation, from now on...
Aavishkaar India is back with its annual nature camps. The camps start from April 22, 2006. Mark your dates! Bookings are on a first-come-first-served basis. If you are above 9 years of age you can participate in the camps. The destinations are:
April 22 - 23 : Karadimalai - Rs. 1250
April 26 - 30 : Kodaikanal - Rs. 2450
April 30 - May 4 : Wayanad - Rs. 2650
May 4 - 8 : Thekkady - Rs. 2550
May 8 - 12 : Anamalai - Rs. 2550
May 12 - 16 - Mudumalai : Rs. 2550
For bookings call - 9282106618
April 22 - 23 : Karadimalai - Rs. 1250
April 26 - 30 : Kodaikanal - Rs. 2450
April 30 - May 4 : Wayanad - Rs. 2650
May 4 - 8 : Thekkady - Rs. 2550
May 8 - 12 : Anamalai - Rs. 2550
May 12 - 16 - Mudumalai : Rs. 2550
For bookings call - 9282106618
Take a break from books!
- Turtle Walks: Students Sea Turtles Conservation Network arranges for Turtle walks on Fridays and Saturdays. The walks are between Neelankarai beach to Besant Nagar beach. From midnight to 4am. To participate call Arun - 24901019 or 9884053854
- 'Kalki's comedy live on stage: 'Kanaiyazhiyin Kanavu' by 'Kalki' Krishnamurthy written in the 1940s will be staged as a musical play - 'Rural Phantasy' on March 11 and 12 at 7.15pm at the Museum Thatre, Egmore. A special show for students on March.11 at 3pm. The play is directed by Gowri Ramnarayan, produced by the Madras Players and Just Us Repertory. Live carnatic music by T.M. Krishna and Sangeetha Krishana accompanying the play and the dance choreographed by Lasya Narasimhachari. Donor passes Rs.200 and 100 available at Landmark, Nungambakkam (Spl. Students show- Rs.50) For details call 9840080783, 9381911977
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Look at this at the earliest!
The Greenheart Project Japan has announced poster, postcard and flash design contest for 2005-2006. All Indian entries must be sent to 4/8, Rukmani Street, U.R Nagar, CHENNAI - 600 050.
Phone : 91-44-2654 7736
Fax : 91-44-2654 7717
Last Date for receipt of entries ; March 31, 2006
Phone : 91-44-2654 7736
Fax : 91-44-2654 7717
Last Date for receipt of entries ; March 31, 2006
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Check these out on March 5, 2006
- To have an intimate connection with nature and wildlife and to sign up for a project 'Save our stripes' - Call the organisers: Geetha Mahadevan at 93810 94736 or mail to geetha@wildventures.com
- To get advice on higher education - for plus two and 12th std students - an edufair is being conducted on March 25 and 26 at Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Road. Visit www.guide2education.com
Welcome kids! And moms and dads too!
Here I will try to tell you, what the kids of Chennai can go out to see, dine, play and participate. And I will try to tell you about the events as soon as I come to know. But, yes, sometimes it may be on that day evening. Please pardon me in those cases.
Also allow me sometime to gather news and places. Till then I might tell you about what you can do online or just read books sitting inside your cosy room!
And love you kids, if you also tell me about what you want me to include here!
Happy outing!
Also allow me sometime to gather news and places. Till then I might tell you about what you can do online or just read books sitting inside your cosy room!
And love you kids, if you also tell me about what you want me to include here!
Happy outing!
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