SUMMER CAMPS for kids - 2006

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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