Mylapore Times, Adyar Times and Arcot Road Times, the neighbourhood newspapers offer children an opportunity to write for their newspapers in their issues in November.
This annual observance is in connection with the children's day celebrations and the newspapers reserve space for contributions from children in the issues of November.
Applications are invited from students of class 7 and above to report on local events, people and places.
Students should submit the applications mentioning the name, address, name of the school, age and hobbies along with contact phone numbers. Also, five lines on why the student wants to write for the neighbourhood newspapers, should also be enclosed.
Selected students will need to go out in their neighbourhood (Mylapore, Adyar or around K. K. Nagar / Virugambakkam areas, as the case may be) and do stories on the spot.
Best contributions will be awarded certificates of appreciation.
Email your entries to mylaporetimes@vsnl.com or adyartimes@vsnl.com or arcotroadtimes@vsnl.net
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
Letter writing contest
The Department of Posts, Govt. of India is conducting a letter writing contest for school children.
The competition will be held in two categories - Junior (class 6 - 8) and Senior (9 - 12)
The participants should write the letters on an Inland Letter Card in their own handwriting.
Letters can be in English or in Tamil.
There are five different topics to choose from in each category.
Students can write on any number of topics, but each letter should be in a separate Inland Letter.
Letters are to be posted to :
The Director (Mail Business), First Floor, Greams Road PO, Chennai 600006, so as to reach before 30.09.2007.
Best letters will be awarded prizes ranging from bicycles, electronic keyboards and many more.
For more details log on to http://www.tamilnadupost.nic.in/phil/lw/lwrtng.htm
You can also contact over phone : 93828 14253, 93834 72266 or 94444 86595
The competition will be held in two categories - Junior (class 6 - 8) and Senior (9 - 12)
The participants should write the letters on an Inland Letter Card in their own handwriting.
Letters can be in English or in Tamil.
There are five different topics to choose from in each category.
Students can write on any number of topics, but each letter should be in a separate Inland Letter.
Letters are to be posted to :
The Director (Mail Business), First Floor, Greams Road PO, Chennai 600006, so as to reach before 30.09.2007.
Best letters will be awarded prizes ranging from bicycles, electronic keyboards and many more.
For more details log on to http://www.tamilnadupost.nic.in/phil/lw/lwrtng.htm
You can also contact over phone : 93828 14253, 93834 72266 or 94444 86595
Monday, July 23, 2007
Harry Potter musicals
Just after the release of the final book of Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the first in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone comes alive in music!
Landing Stage, the youth theatre group is presentind this show at the Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Road, Chetpet on 26, 27, 28 and 29 July at 7.15 pm.
The musical is scripted by Manasi Subramaniam and directed by Aruna Ganesh Ram. The music is composed by Ashwath and choreography by Denver Nicholas. Mithan Devanesan's set design will adore the stage.
Donor passes will be available at Landmark (Nungambakkam, Citi Centre and Spencer Plaza) and will be priced at Rs. 400, Rs. 200 and Rs. 100 (balcony).
the proceeds from the show go toward the Madhuram Narayanan Centre for Exceptional Children.
Landing Stage, the youth theatre group is presentind this show at the Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Road, Chetpet on 26, 27, 28 and 29 July at 7.15 pm.
The musical is scripted by Manasi Subramaniam and directed by Aruna Ganesh Ram. The music is composed by Ashwath and choreography by Denver Nicholas. Mithan Devanesan's set design will adore the stage.
Donor passes will be available at Landmark (Nungambakkam, Citi Centre and Spencer Plaza) and will be priced at Rs. 400, Rs. 200 and Rs. 100 (balcony).
the proceeds from the show go toward the Madhuram Narayanan Centre for Exceptional Children.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Want to sing along with Pied Piper?
The city's famous storytellers Krishna Iyer and Jeeva Raghunath are presenting a mini musical this Saturday.
This musical will have 40 children on stage. The organisers, Reach Out claim that this is the first time the city hosts so many children on the stage.
The show will be at The Music academy on July 28 at 6.30pm.
Tickets are available at all the outlets of Landmark and Odyssey.
Want to know more details?
Call 4206 0081 or 98842 16789
This musical will have 40 children on stage. The organisers, Reach Out claim that this is the first time the city hosts so many children on the stage.
The show will be at The Music academy on July 28 at 6.30pm.
Tickets are available at all the outlets of Landmark and Odyssey.
Want to know more details?
Call 4206 0081 or 98842 16789
Friday, May 25, 2007
Summer Camps for Kids - 2007
Wheel Pottery Workshop
DakshinaChitra, the Heritage centre is organizing a one-day Workshop on wheel Pottery for children on 31st May 2007. This is a chance to explore the world of pottery through the hands of a professional.
Learn this exquisite art from Mr. Ramu Velar, a potter.
Conveyance to and from DakshinaChitra, on the staff van, will be provided.
The workshop fee: 300/-Inclusive of materials and transport only.
Duration: one day, 10.30am to 4:30 pm.
For more information and to register contact :
Madras Craft Foundation, G-3, Madhuram Flats, No.6, Uroor Olcott Road, Besant Nagar, Chennai – 90.
Ph: 24462435 / 24918943. Mobile : 9841777779.
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Dakshinchitra's one-day summer camp for youngsters
Dakshinchitra Heritage Centre, Muttukadu, will organize a one day summer camp for young adults on May 19. The workshop will deal with theatre art, stained glass workshop, traditional games, aesthetic crafts with recycled materials and will also conduct various competitions. Registration fee is Rs. 550 per person and it is on first come first serve basis. For more details contact MCF Office at
G-3 Madhuram Flats, 6, Urur Olcott Road, Besant Nagar, Chennai- 600090.
Ph: 24462435 / 24918943, 9841777779.
E-mail: mcfdak@md3.vsnl.net.in
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Camp for kids and moms at College of Fine Arts
The Tamilnadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd., (Poompuhar) and the Govt. College of Fine Arts will conduct an arts camp for kids and ladies.
So, you can take your moms too!
The camp will cover all kinds of painting- crayon, water colour, acrylic and oil, Terracotta and papier mache doll making, Tie & Dye and Block printing and wooden beads ornaments.
The training will be by the faculty of College of Fine Arts.
The camp will be conducted from May 6 to 13, 2007, from 9.30 am to 1 pm.
At Govt. College of Fine Arts, 31, EVR Salai (Poonamallee High Road, Chennai - 3
For more details contact the manager at Poompuhar Sales Showroom at phone no. 2858 9207, 2852 0624
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Science camp in Planetarium campus
A three day science summer camp for students will be conducted by Science City from May 14.
Students of class 7, 8 and 9 are eligible to register for the camp.
The camp will have lecture-demonstrations by eminent scientists, competitions, field work and many more.
You should register for the camp before May 5, 2007
For registration and more details contact Science City at phone no. 2445 4054 or email to scicity@dataone.in
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Aeronautics & Space technology at IIT - Madras
Here is a chance to know all about flying!
The Children's Club Society is hosting a short course on Aeronautics and Space technology for ten days this summer.
The course will cover the basic principles of flying, avionics, air traffic control and more.
It will be conducted at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology - Madras, Chennai.
Students of class 10, 11 and 12 are eligible to enroll.
From May 8 to 18, 2007
Course fee is Rs. 300
Registration is going on at The Children's Club Society. 96, V. M. Street, Mylapore between 5 to 6.30 pm on all days .
Call Children's Club at phone number 2847 4140 before 4pm.
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Newspaper reading and Creative writing camp at K. K. Nagar
Bookworms Library in K.K. Nagar will conduct a summer camp for kids above 10 years in Newspaper reading skills and creative writing.
The camp will be held from May 2 to 12, 2007.
The camp will aim at improving the vocabulary and develop a coherent writing style.
Newspaper reading techniques and creative skills in reading and writing will also be dealt with.
For details, contact Bookworms Library at 334/B Lakshmanasamy Salai, K. K. Nagar.
Phone : 24899779 or 42698327
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Theatre camp by Landing Stage at Adyar
Landing Stage, theatre group will conduct a camp called Pushing Boundaries for the theatre enthusiastic kids.
The camp is open to kids in the age group 13 years to 19 years.
Noted theatre personalities will train the kids.
Paul Mathews of Magic Lantern, V. Balakrishnan of Theatre Nisha, P. C. Ramakrishna of Madras Players and S. Krishnakumar of Masquerade will be among them.
The camp will be conducted from May 2 to 19, 2007
Venue: Bala Vidya Mandir, 4th Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar.
The registration for the camp closes on April 28
For more details e-mail: landingstage@gmail.com or call 98407 55454
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Bala Gurukulam at Mylapore
A 15 day Summer Camp for youngsters with a traditional touch is being organised by Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation, Mandaveli.
The camp will be held at the Foundation's premises from May 3 to 17, 2007
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Age group: 5 to 20 years
The camp will teach the kids culture, festivals, traditional games, through heritage movies and discover Mylapore and Madras (now Chennai)
Also the kids will be exposed to art and craft, slokas, bhajans, yoga, Puppetry, Tanjore painting, clay art, nature, simple cooking, dance and more.
A Visit to a historic site is also planned.
For more information and registration, call S. Saurendranath (of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation) at mobile phone nos: 93826 98811, 93810 38385, 2493 5521
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Gita, vedas at Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore
Ramakrishna Math will conduct a summer camp for students in the age group 8 to 15 years.
The camp will include activities such as Bhagvat Gita and Vedic Chanting, Vishnu Sahasra naman, Siva puranam, Bhajans, Yogasana, Spoken Sanskrit, craft, drawing and Personality Development.
The camp will be held at Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore. From May 1 to 31, 2007
For more details, contact Ramakrishna Math at phone no. 2462 1110
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Art, craft, games and dance at Nungambakkam
Ashraya will be organising a two-week long summer camp for children between 4and 12 years.
FunStation, as the camp is called, will include dance routine by John Britto Dance Company, art techniques, crafts, interactive games, stories and have a daily moral instruction incorporating fables from around the world.
At the end of the camp, the children will show their dances, skits, songs, artwork and crafts at a special parents programme.
The camp will be held at Ashraya, Chateau D'Ampa, No 37, Nelson Manickkam Road, Nungambakkam.
From April 30 to May 11, 2007
For more details contact Ashraya at mobile phone no. 98410 71756
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Art and craft camp at Anna Nagar
Odyssey, one of the major leisure stores in Chennai, in association with Crayola will be conducting Camp Crayola, an art and craft camp. This camp is organised by an international team of art experts and educators.
The camp activities will aim at developing literary, social and basic learning skills, in kids.
Kids in the age group three to eight year can join the camp.
It will be held at Odyssey's Anna Nagar showroom from April 27 to May 4, 2007
The camp will be held in the evenings - 4pm to 6pm.
For more details call : 4261 1473 or 4261 1474
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Rowing camp at Boat Club, R. A. Puram
Madras Boat Club will be organising a summer camp in rowing.
Open to boys and girls who are 11 years and above with swimming experience.
The camp will be held from May 2 to 30, 2007 at the Madras Boat Club, R. A. Puram.
Fee for the camp is Rs. 500.
If you are a fast learner, you have a chance to represent Tamil Nadu in the ensuing sub-junior Rowing Nationals to be held later this year.
For more details and registration call Ms. Shakuntala Chanda, Captain of Boats, Madras Boat Club at phone nos. 2435 3190, 2435 4751 and 2432 6728
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Residential camp at DakshinaChitra
A residential summer camp for kids will be conducted at DakshinaChitra, a campus for arts on the East Coast Road.
The first camp will be held from April 27 to 29, 2007 for children in the age group 7 to 11 years.
The second camp will be from May 11 to 13, 2007 and is for kids in the age group 12 to 15 years.
The camp will include activities like storytelling, observation of the sky, theatre art, craft, sand castles and a visit to a village.
For registration and more details contact Madras Craft Foundation, G-3, Madhuram Flats, 6, Urur Olcott Road, Besant Nagar.
Phone : 2446 2435 or mobile no. 98414 23149
If you have not been to the DakshinaChitra campus, read about it and do make a visit. Click here to read about DakshinaChitra.
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Cartooning camp at Adyar
Cartoonist Rahnu will conduct a creativity camp in drawing, cartooning and caricature.
The camp will be held at Sri Mylai Karpagavalli Matric. Hr. Sec. School, 90 A, First Street, Sastri Nagar, Adyar.
It will begin on April 29 and will go on till May 3.
From 10 am to 12 noon.
For details and registration contact phone no. 2464 0487 or mobile no. 94442 48579
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Origamy, meditation at Mylapore
Sree Bala Meenakshi Study Centre will conduct a summer camp for kids of 8 years and above.
The camp includes various activities such as art and craft, Bhajan, slokas, meditation, origami, handwriting, English grammar. The materials required for art and crafts will be provided at the camp.
The camp will be held from April 15 to 30
For more details call Rohini at 2461 3609 or cell no. 94444 45091
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Personality development camp at Ashok Nagar
Virgo Hobby Centre will conduct a summer camp for kids in the age group 3 to 12 years.
The camp activities include spoken English, karate, dance, art and craft and personality development.
For more details call 2489 2798 or cell no. 99410 18210
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Summer Skills at Gopalapuram
A camp titles Summer Skills - 2007 will be held for children in the age group 3 to 15.
At D. A. V. Girls Senior Sec. School at Gopalapuram.
This month long camp starts on April 20 and go on till May 19.
The activities proposed for the camp include spoken English, creative storytelling, fun with puppets, slokas, art and crafts, glass, fabric and pot painting, music and dance.
For enrollment and details contact Poonam Anand at 93810 39805 or 2447 0440
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Theatre camp at Adyar
Alchemy Kids is back with their summer theatre camp for this year.
The camp will held for children in two age groups: 3 to 8 years and 9 to 14 years.
The camp will enable the kids learn narrations kills, voice modulation, expressions, body language.
The activities also include script writing, creative visualisation and Western dance.
The kids trained in the camp will be given opportunity to perform in the regular programmes of Alchemy Theatre Club.
The camps will be conducted from April 16 to 27.
For more details and registration contact Alchemy Kids, 16/15, Third Floor, Third Cross street, Kasturba Nagar, Adyar
Phone: 6512 1119. Cell no. 98410 47620
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Indian Culture camp at K. K. Nagar
Sri Sathya Sai Organisation will conduct a summer camp for senior school kids from class 8 and upwards on Indian culture.
The camp includes yoga and career counselling.
From April 23 to 28. At PSBB School, K. K. Nagar.
There will be quiz, elocution and essay competition at the end of the camp.
For more details and registration contact B. Chandrakumar at phone no. 2471 4890 or cell no at 94441 27303
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Traditional and modern activities at Teynampet
A novel summer camp for kids in the age group of 4 to 8 years is organised at Poes Road, Off Eldams Road, Teynampet.
Cartooning, Western dance, yoga, pottery, slokas, Bhajans and more activities are planned.
The workshop will be held from April 16 to 26.
The camp will end with a kids performance on April 27 at Y. S. Shastri Hall, Mylapore.
Open only to 15 children.
For details and registration, contact phone no. 4205 9321, 98410 04588
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Journalism Camp at R. A. Puram
If you are a senior school student studying in class 9 to 12 and love to write, this one is for you.
A journalism camp will be conducted by the team which runs the neighbourhood newspapers Adyar Times, Mylapore Times and Arcot Road Times during April - May. Held for 20 days across five weeks, the camp will cover basics of print, radio, Television and web journalism.
Professionals from print, radio and TV media will handle the classes. Special sessions on writing for the web are also on.
To join the camp e-mail your CV with a 100 word report on any local event to mylaporetimes@vsnl.com. Only selected students will be invited to join the camp.
Call 2498 2244 for details.
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Chess camp at Kilpauk
Kilpauk Chess centre will conduct a summer camp for boys and girls in the age group 5 to 15 years from April 16 to 30 from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm.
The camp will introduce the kids to the game and teach basic techniques of playing. Children may choose to continue the training after the camp at the academy.
For details contact Kilpauk Chess Centre at Primrose Play School, 2, Waddels Road, Kilpauk.
S. Palaniappan at phone no. 2480 2075 or 94440 44576
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Crafts and table top cooking at Abhiramapuram
Thulika Rachana, run by artist Meera Rao will hold a summer camp for children in the age group 5 to 14 years.
There will be art and craft, painting and a 'no-cooking' session in the camp.
No-cooking or table top cooking is a method of making dishes without fire and cooking!
The camp is held in two batches. The first batch commences on April 16 and will go on till April 27. The second batch starts on May 2.
Contact Mrs. Meera Rao at 10, Subbaraya Avenue, Abhiramapuram. Phone : 2499 5290
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Tennis camp at Nandanam
Triangle Tennis Trust, YMCA, Nandanam will hold a summer Tennis camp from April 15 to May 31.
The camp is for children in the age group of 7 to 16 years.
For more details call - 2435 3082 or cellno. 94443 88535
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Traditional and modern games camp at R. A. Puram
Summer is a time to play. Here is a camp to play various indoor games!
A mix of traditional games like Pallankuzhi, Thayakattam and modern indoor games, puzzles will be taught with interactive playing with others.
The camp will be held from April 9 to 27.
For the children in the age group 7 to 14 years.
The camp will be held at 7, Sriram Apartments, 20/60, R. A. puram, 2nd main Road.
Call 4211 1159 for more details.
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Learn a craft a day at Santhome
Sibling Revelry, a play school will conduct a summer camp to learn a craft every day.
The camp will be held from April 17 to May 4 at 15, 4th Street, Karpagam Avenue.
Phone: 98404 11981
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Creative fun at Mylapore
Andhra Mahila Sabha, Mylapore will conduct a fun and learning camp from April 16 to May 15.
Activities like music, arts, crafts, yoga, drawing, slokas, painting, mathemagic, language skill, computer operation and quiz are included in the camp.
For details contact Andhra Mahila Sabha at 109, Luz Church Road, Mylapore. Phone : 2499 4761, 4216 8979
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Yoga Camp at Royapettah
If you are yet to be introduced to yogas, this summer will be the right time.
Aasanas, pranayama, surya namaskara and eye exercises will be taught at this camp to be held from April 9 to 27.
Venue: 1, Ganapathy Colony, I Street, Royapettah.
Call Sivagami at 2835 1781, 94443 06337 for details
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Cricket camp at Kilpauk
Little Masters Cricket Academy will hold a summer camp in two phases for boys in the age group of 16 to 19.
The first phase of the camp will be from April 14 to May 5 and the second will be from May 7 to 31.
The camp will be held at Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram, 6, Kilpauk Garden Colony, Kilpauk.
For more details call Srinivasan at cell no. 94444 13006
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Activity Camp at T. Nagar
Little Angels is holding a summer camp for children in the age group of 3 to 8 years and 8 to 15 years.
Karate, Western dance, Folk dance, Fevicryl printing, pottery, craft and bead work, twilling, drawing are among the activities proposed.
The camps will be held from April 13 to 30
Yoga classes are also held in the campus.
For details contact 13/9, Habibullah Road, 3rd Lane, I floor, T. Nagar. Cell no. 98843 90540 or Phone: 2834 1368
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Instrumental music camp at Abhiramapuram
The Music School will be conducting a month long camp in electronic keyboard and guitar.
From April 16 to May 16. The camp will be held on all working days - Monday to Friday.
For details contact The Music School at 66/99, Dr. Rangachari Road, Abhiramapuram,
Phone : 2466 1202 (between 4 and 8 pm) cell no. 98417 52137
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Western dance camp at R. A. Puram
Flash 07 is a summer camp to learn western dances - Free Style, Hip hop, Rock \'n\' roll, Jazz.
The camp will be held for all kids above 3 years of age.
There are two sessions to choose from - Camp 1 : April 16 to 4 and Camp 2 : May 7 to 31
The camps will be held at Navasuja, 73, Venkatakrishna Road, R. A. Puram.
For details contact the location or email the director and instructor Deepam at flash_deepan@yahoo.co.in
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Save our Earth camp at Adyar
Bright Kids Learning Centre has designed a summer camp for the kids of 4 to 10 year old to rejuvenate their creativity by using waste material.
The camp will be conducted in two sessions - from April 15 to 30 and May 1 to 15.
Brazilian art of foam sheet activities, magical drawings, making greeting cards, paper bag, gardening and interesting science experiments are among the activities planned. A display titled Kids save the Planet will be held on May 16.
For more details, contact Bright Kids Learning Centre, 17, Anna Avenue, Bakthavatsalam Nagar, Adyar
Phone : 6568 6866, 94444 66216.
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Camp at Aarambh, T. Nagar
Summer camp in storytelling, Theatre, Western Dance, Origami, Handwriting, Yoga and Camp Crayola - arts and crafts will be held for kids of age group 3 to 7 years .
The camp will be from April 16 to 28 from 9.30 am to 12.30pm
For more info contact Aarambh Play School, 59 / 125, G. N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar. Phone: 6587 2636
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Activity camp at Velachery
A lot of activities are lined for kids in two age groups - for students of classes 3 - 4 and 5 - 6.
The activities of the camp include foil work, candle making, straw arrangement, jewellery making, basket arrangement, photography, sand painting, embroidery, greeting and kite making.
The camp will be conducted from April 16 to 27 at Marg Play School, Dr. Seethapathi Nagar, Velachery.
The camp is put together by the neighbourhood newspaper Velachery Plus and Nachi Ice Land.
For more details and registration, call 6534 5252
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Doodles Creative workshop, Alwarpet
Doodles - 2007 is a summer workshop for kids in the age group 4 to 10 years.
The workshop covers creative arts such as pot painting, glass painting, dance, arts and crafts, safe and easy cooking, physical fitness and reading skills.
The camp will be on from April 9 to May 9.
The venue is 17, Kanakasri Nagar, Cathedral Road, near Music Academy.
Registrations are already on. Call Shika or Sony at 93821 54327 or 2644 3517
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Tumble TotsTalent identification camp, Adyar
Tumble Tots, Chennai centre has organised Talent identification camps on dancing, painting, acting, gymnastics, etc.,
Kids in the age group 2 to 7 years are eligible to participate.
There are various sessions to choose from :
April 9 to 20
April 23 to May 4
May 7 to 18
May 21 to June 1
For more details about the camp, contact Tumble Tots Centre at 48, L. B. Road, Adyar. Phone : 6455 8687 or cell number 98418 98197
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Western dance camp at Adyar
A summer camp in western dance is organised by Flyerz Dance academy.
Jazz-ballet, hip-hop, salsa and free style dances will be taught in the camp. The camp will culminate into a show on June 1, 2007
For more details and registration call 2446 4297, 4211 7441
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Robots camp at Adyar
Are you fascinated about how the robots work?
Here is a camp where you can learn to assemble your own robots and programme them too.
Children of 8 years and above can join this camp.
Call Soruban Jude at cell no. 94440 64880
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Multimedia camp at various locations
Image - a popular Animation and graphics institute will be conducting a summer camp in multimedia for kids during this summer vacation.
You need not have any prior knowledge in computers to join this camp. This course will help developing your drawing and designing skills.
For dates, fee and other details contact Karthikeyan at 2442 6386 or cell no. 94441 74910
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Adventure and expedition camp
For those who want to have fun with nature with a bit of exposure to adventure sports and expedition, here is a camp to check out.
Bond 007 - Summer Teen camp. The camp will be held at Kalpakkam. Parasailing, rowing, rifle shooting, performing arts, pottery, sculpting and much more.
The camps will be held in two batches. One from April 16 to 21 and the next from April 23 to 28.
Register with Camp Soul Ace - Service Square - 2433 3880, Frank at 99403 55521 and Malavan 98414 20749.
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Arts and painting at Adyar
For those with a taste for drawing and painting, here is a camp that will introduce the kids to glass painting, fabric painting and flower making.
Kids of age 7 and above can join the camp. And it starts from April 5.
The camp will be held at 10, 2Avenue, Indira Nagar, Adyar. Call 98840 66744 - Sujatha
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Katha - Storytelling camp at Adyar
Katha, a book publishing house, is conducting a storytelling camp this summer.
Kids in the age group of 3 to 9 years can participate in the camp. There are two sessions to choose from.
The first camp is from April 9 to 13 and the second one is from April 23 to 27.
Katha is at 8, First Main Road, Karpagam Garden, Adyar.
To register for the camp call 4211 4326 or 94443 90134
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Maths and Science Camp, Tiruvanmiyur
The Nehru Children's Cultural Association will conduct a summer camp on Mathematics.
This 10 day camp will help kids learn maths the fun way. There are different batches for different age-groups. From class 5 to 11.
The camp will be conducted from April 17 to 26.
Last date to register is April 15.
There will be a talent contest in Maths on the last day of the camp.
For more info call 2445 3014 or 94444 16484
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Kids camp at K. K. Nagar
Spring into Reading and Arcot Road Times will jointly conduct a variety of camps for kids at K. K. Nagar.
The camps will be conducted on weekdays from April 16 to April 27.
Two age groups: 6-8 years and 9-12 years.
* Camp Showtime : Story telling - Resource person is the famed storyteller Nandini
* Camp Discovery : Ecological and science projects, animal care conducted by many science enthusiasts
* Camp Create : Jewellery making, mask making, macramé - Resource person is Ms. Sindhu
* Camp Chef : Experiencing new cuisines, learning to follow recipes - Resource person : Ms. Veena
* Camp Challenge : Traditional arts and games - Resource person is a researcher in traditional games Ms. Balambal
For more details call Call 4353 0492 or cell no. 99404 50495
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Camp Yakaboo at Hippocampus
Hippocampus in Abhiramapuram has a variety of camps for kids, this summer
The camps scheduled are for the age groups 3-14 years.
Art, Story telling, Dance, Journalism, Advertising, Pottery, Theater, Nature and Adventure Camps.
For kids of 8 years and above, a journalism camp - Young Reporter and Science workshop are interesting things to check.
For kids in the age group 3 to 6 years there are story telling, art and craft, pizza making are available.
6 to 8years can join a theatre camp which will culminate into a 20 minutes play at the Alliance Francaise will be held.
More details can be had from Hippocampus Children Co. 1/E, Subbraya Avenue, Behind Sony World,
Abhirampuram, Chennai - 18. Ph : 24661544
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Cricket Camp
TE - IPL Cricket Academy headed by the former test cricketer T. E. Srinivasan will conduct a summer coaching camp from April 7.
The camp will be held at CPT-IPL Cricket ground, Taramani
To register for the camp call T. E. Srinivasan at phone no. 4201 4450 or Johnraj at cell no. 98400 93464
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Art & Crafts Camp at Hippocampus, Abhiramapuram
Kids can play with clay, learn sand and grain art, papier mache and have fun. At the art and crafts camp to be held at Hippocampus, Abhiramapuram
Children in the age group of 3 to 6 years can participate. The camp will be conducted in 6 sessions from March 3 to April 7. Fee - Rs. 800.
Hippocampus is at 1/E, Subbaraya Avenue, Abhiramapuram.
Call 5208 1805 or 94440 49175 for more details
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Nature study camps for kids by Aavishkaar
Aavishkaar India, which has been taking children on adventure / nature camps during summer holiday since 2000, has come out with another camp for this year.
Its eco-tours division, Wild Indian Tours, is organising a series of jungle and nature study camps for children above the age of 9.
Camps will be held at Karadimalai, Kodaikanal, Wayanad, Thekkady, Anamalai and Nagarhole on different dates between April 16 and May 16.
The activities of the camps range from trekking, van rides, boat rides to elephant rides, cycling and bird watching.
Interactive sessions where environmentalists will address the participants will also be held.
For details, contact phone no. 4265 8628 or cell phone no. 99400 56618 or log on to www.aavishkarindia.com.
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Science Field Trips
A 20 day summer science camp for the students of class 8 to 11 will be conducted by the Nehru Children's Cultural Association. The camp will be held from April 18 to May 10.
Students will be taken on a field trip everyday and the camp will be conducted at that place. The places include Kalpakkam and Neyveli Lignite Corporation also!
For registration and fee for the Science camp, call Mr. Sugumaran, President, Nehru Children's Cultural Association, 65, Fourth Main Road, Raj Flats, Tiruvalluvar Nagar, Tiruvanmiyur.
Phone: 2445 3014, 94444 16484
DakshinaChitra, the Heritage centre is organizing a one-day Workshop on wheel Pottery for children on 31st May 2007. This is a chance to explore the world of pottery through the hands of a professional.
Learn this exquisite art from Mr. Ramu Velar, a potter.
Conveyance to and from DakshinaChitra, on the staff van, will be provided.
The workshop fee: 300/-Inclusive of materials and transport only.
Duration: one day, 10.30am to 4:30 pm.
For more information and to register contact :
Madras Craft Foundation, G-3, Madhuram Flats, No.6, Uroor Olcott Road, Besant Nagar, Chennai – 90.
Ph: 24462435 / 24918943. Mobile : 9841777779.
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Dakshinchitra's one-day summer camp for youngsters
Dakshinchitra Heritage Centre, Muttukadu, will organize a one day summer camp for young adults on May 19. The workshop will deal with theatre art, stained glass workshop, traditional games, aesthetic crafts with recycled materials and will also conduct various competitions. Registration fee is Rs. 550 per person and it is on first come first serve basis. For more details contact MCF Office at
G-3 Madhuram Flats, 6, Urur Olcott Road, Besant Nagar, Chennai- 600090.
Ph: 24462435 / 24918943, 9841777779.
E-mail: mcfdak@md3.vsnl.net.in
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Camp for kids and moms at College of Fine Arts
The Tamilnadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd., (Poompuhar) and the Govt. College of Fine Arts will conduct an arts camp for kids and ladies.
So, you can take your moms too!
The camp will cover all kinds of painting- crayon, water colour, acrylic and oil, Terracotta and papier mache doll making, Tie & Dye and Block printing and wooden beads ornaments.
The training will be by the faculty of College of Fine Arts.
The camp will be conducted from May 6 to 13, 2007, from 9.30 am to 1 pm.
At Govt. College of Fine Arts, 31, EVR Salai (Poonamallee High Road, Chennai - 3
For more details contact the manager at Poompuhar Sales Showroom at phone no. 2858 9207, 2852 0624
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Science camp in Planetarium campus
A three day science summer camp for students will be conducted by Science City from May 14.
Students of class 7, 8 and 9 are eligible to register for the camp.
The camp will have lecture-demonstrations by eminent scientists, competitions, field work and many more.
You should register for the camp before May 5, 2007
For registration and more details contact Science City at phone no. 2445 4054 or email to scicity@dataone.in
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Aeronautics & Space technology at IIT - Madras
Here is a chance to know all about flying!
The Children's Club Society is hosting a short course on Aeronautics and Space technology for ten days this summer.
The course will cover the basic principles of flying, avionics, air traffic control and more.
It will be conducted at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology - Madras, Chennai.
Students of class 10, 11 and 12 are eligible to enroll.
From May 8 to 18, 2007
Course fee is Rs. 300
Registration is going on at The Children's Club Society. 96, V. M. Street, Mylapore between 5 to 6.30 pm on all days .
Call Children's Club at phone number 2847 4140 before 4pm.
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Newspaper reading and Creative writing camp at K. K. Nagar
Bookworms Library in K.K. Nagar will conduct a summer camp for kids above 10 years in Newspaper reading skills and creative writing.
The camp will be held from May 2 to 12, 2007.
The camp will aim at improving the vocabulary and develop a coherent writing style.
Newspaper reading techniques and creative skills in reading and writing will also be dealt with.
For details, contact Bookworms Library at 334/B Lakshmanasamy Salai, K. K. Nagar.
Phone : 24899779 or 42698327
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Theatre camp by Landing Stage at Adyar
Landing Stage, theatre group will conduct a camp called Pushing Boundaries for the theatre enthusiastic kids.
The camp is open to kids in the age group 13 years to 19 years.
Noted theatre personalities will train the kids.
Paul Mathews of Magic Lantern, V. Balakrishnan of Theatre Nisha, P. C. Ramakrishna of Madras Players and S. Krishnakumar of Masquerade will be among them.
The camp will be conducted from May 2 to 19, 2007
Venue: Bala Vidya Mandir, 4th Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar.
The registration for the camp closes on April 28
For more details e-mail: landingstage@gmail.com or call 98407 55454
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Bala Gurukulam at Mylapore
A 15 day Summer Camp for youngsters with a traditional touch is being organised by Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation, Mandaveli.
The camp will be held at the Foundation's premises from May 3 to 17, 2007
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Age group: 5 to 20 years
The camp will teach the kids culture, festivals, traditional games, through heritage movies and discover Mylapore and Madras (now Chennai)
Also the kids will be exposed to art and craft, slokas, bhajans, yoga, Puppetry, Tanjore painting, clay art, nature, simple cooking, dance and more.
A Visit to a historic site is also planned.
For more information and registration, call S. Saurendranath (of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation) at mobile phone nos: 93826 98811, 93810 38385, 2493 5521
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Gita, vedas at Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore
Ramakrishna Math will conduct a summer camp for students in the age group 8 to 15 years.
The camp will include activities such as Bhagvat Gita and Vedic Chanting, Vishnu Sahasra naman, Siva puranam, Bhajans, Yogasana, Spoken Sanskrit, craft, drawing and Personality Development.
The camp will be held at Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore. From May 1 to 31, 2007
For more details, contact Ramakrishna Math at phone no. 2462 1110
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Art, craft, games and dance at Nungambakkam
Ashraya will be organising a two-week long summer camp for children between 4and 12 years.
FunStation, as the camp is called, will include dance routine by John Britto Dance Company, art techniques, crafts, interactive games, stories and have a daily moral instruction incorporating fables from around the world.
At the end of the camp, the children will show their dances, skits, songs, artwork and crafts at a special parents programme.
The camp will be held at Ashraya, Chateau D'Ampa, No 37, Nelson Manickkam Road, Nungambakkam.
From April 30 to May 11, 2007
For more details contact Ashraya at mobile phone no. 98410 71756
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Art and craft camp at Anna Nagar
Odyssey, one of the major leisure stores in Chennai, in association with Crayola will be conducting Camp Crayola, an art and craft camp. This camp is organised by an international team of art experts and educators.
The camp activities will aim at developing literary, social and basic learning skills, in kids.
Kids in the age group three to eight year can join the camp.
It will be held at Odyssey's Anna Nagar showroom from April 27 to May 4, 2007
The camp will be held in the evenings - 4pm to 6pm.
For more details call : 4261 1473 or 4261 1474
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Rowing camp at Boat Club, R. A. Puram
Madras Boat Club will be organising a summer camp in rowing.
Open to boys and girls who are 11 years and above with swimming experience.
The camp will be held from May 2 to 30, 2007 at the Madras Boat Club, R. A. Puram.
Fee for the camp is Rs. 500.
If you are a fast learner, you have a chance to represent Tamil Nadu in the ensuing sub-junior Rowing Nationals to be held later this year.
For more details and registration call Ms. Shakuntala Chanda, Captain of Boats, Madras Boat Club at phone nos. 2435 3190, 2435 4751 and 2432 6728
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Residential camp at DakshinaChitra
A residential summer camp for kids will be conducted at DakshinaChitra, a campus for arts on the East Coast Road.
The first camp will be held from April 27 to 29, 2007 for children in the age group 7 to 11 years.
The second camp will be from May 11 to 13, 2007 and is for kids in the age group 12 to 15 years.
The camp will include activities like storytelling, observation of the sky, theatre art, craft, sand castles and a visit to a village.
For registration and more details contact Madras Craft Foundation, G-3, Madhuram Flats, 6, Urur Olcott Road, Besant Nagar.
Phone : 2446 2435 or mobile no. 98414 23149
If you have not been to the DakshinaChitra campus, read about it and do make a visit. Click here to read about DakshinaChitra.
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Cartooning camp at Adyar
Cartoonist Rahnu will conduct a creativity camp in drawing, cartooning and caricature.
The camp will be held at Sri Mylai Karpagavalli Matric. Hr. Sec. School, 90 A, First Street, Sastri Nagar, Adyar.
It will begin on April 29 and will go on till May 3.
From 10 am to 12 noon.
For details and registration contact phone no. 2464 0487 or mobile no. 94442 48579
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Origamy, meditation at Mylapore
Sree Bala Meenakshi Study Centre will conduct a summer camp for kids of 8 years and above.
The camp includes various activities such as art and craft, Bhajan, slokas, meditation, origami, handwriting, English grammar. The materials required for art and crafts will be provided at the camp.
The camp will be held from April 15 to 30
For more details call Rohini at 2461 3609 or cell no. 94444 45091
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Personality development camp at Ashok Nagar
Virgo Hobby Centre will conduct a summer camp for kids in the age group 3 to 12 years.
The camp activities include spoken English, karate, dance, art and craft and personality development.
For more details call 2489 2798 or cell no. 99410 18210
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Summer Skills at Gopalapuram
A camp titles Summer Skills - 2007 will be held for children in the age group 3 to 15.
At D. A. V. Girls Senior Sec. School at Gopalapuram.
This month long camp starts on April 20 and go on till May 19.
The activities proposed for the camp include spoken English, creative storytelling, fun with puppets, slokas, art and crafts, glass, fabric and pot painting, music and dance.
For enrollment and details contact Poonam Anand at 93810 39805 or 2447 0440
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Theatre camp at Adyar
Alchemy Kids is back with their summer theatre camp for this year.
The camp will held for children in two age groups: 3 to 8 years and 9 to 14 years.
The camp will enable the kids learn narrations kills, voice modulation, expressions, body language.
The activities also include script writing, creative visualisation and Western dance.
The kids trained in the camp will be given opportunity to perform in the regular programmes of Alchemy Theatre Club.
The camps will be conducted from April 16 to 27.
For more details and registration contact Alchemy Kids, 16/15, Third Floor, Third Cross street, Kasturba Nagar, Adyar
Phone: 6512 1119. Cell no. 98410 47620
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Indian Culture camp at K. K. Nagar
Sri Sathya Sai Organisation will conduct a summer camp for senior school kids from class 8 and upwards on Indian culture.
The camp includes yoga and career counselling.
From April 23 to 28. At PSBB School, K. K. Nagar.
There will be quiz, elocution and essay competition at the end of the camp.
For more details and registration contact B. Chandrakumar at phone no. 2471 4890 or cell no at 94441 27303
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Traditional and modern activities at Teynampet
A novel summer camp for kids in the age group of 4 to 8 years is organised at Poes Road, Off Eldams Road, Teynampet.
Cartooning, Western dance, yoga, pottery, slokas, Bhajans and more activities are planned.
The workshop will be held from April 16 to 26.
The camp will end with a kids performance on April 27 at Y. S. Shastri Hall, Mylapore.
Open only to 15 children.
For details and registration, contact phone no. 4205 9321, 98410 04588
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Journalism Camp at R. A. Puram
If you are a senior school student studying in class 9 to 12 and love to write, this one is for you.
A journalism camp will be conducted by the team which runs the neighbourhood newspapers Adyar Times, Mylapore Times and Arcot Road Times during April - May. Held for 20 days across five weeks, the camp will cover basics of print, radio, Television and web journalism.
Professionals from print, radio and TV media will handle the classes. Special sessions on writing for the web are also on.
To join the camp e-mail your CV with a 100 word report on any local event to mylaporetimes@vsnl.com. Only selected students will be invited to join the camp.
Call 2498 2244 for details.
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Chess camp at Kilpauk
Kilpauk Chess centre will conduct a summer camp for boys and girls in the age group 5 to 15 years from April 16 to 30 from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm.
The camp will introduce the kids to the game and teach basic techniques of playing. Children may choose to continue the training after the camp at the academy.
For details contact Kilpauk Chess Centre at Primrose Play School, 2, Waddels Road, Kilpauk.
S. Palaniappan at phone no. 2480 2075 or 94440 44576
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Crafts and table top cooking at Abhiramapuram
Thulika Rachana, run by artist Meera Rao will hold a summer camp for children in the age group 5 to 14 years.
There will be art and craft, painting and a 'no-cooking' session in the camp.
No-cooking or table top cooking is a method of making dishes without fire and cooking!
The camp is held in two batches. The first batch commences on April 16 and will go on till April 27. The second batch starts on May 2.
Contact Mrs. Meera Rao at 10, Subbaraya Avenue, Abhiramapuram. Phone : 2499 5290
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Tennis camp at Nandanam
Triangle Tennis Trust, YMCA, Nandanam will hold a summer Tennis camp from April 15 to May 31.
The camp is for children in the age group of 7 to 16 years.
For more details call - 2435 3082 or cellno. 94443 88535
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Traditional and modern games camp at R. A. Puram
Summer is a time to play. Here is a camp to play various indoor games!
A mix of traditional games like Pallankuzhi, Thayakattam and modern indoor games, puzzles will be taught with interactive playing with others.
The camp will be held from April 9 to 27.
For the children in the age group 7 to 14 years.
The camp will be held at 7, Sriram Apartments, 20/60, R. A. puram, 2nd main Road.
Call 4211 1159 for more details.
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Learn a craft a day at Santhome
Sibling Revelry, a play school will conduct a summer camp to learn a craft every day.
The camp will be held from April 17 to May 4 at 15, 4th Street, Karpagam Avenue.
Phone: 98404 11981
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Creative fun at Mylapore
Andhra Mahila Sabha, Mylapore will conduct a fun and learning camp from April 16 to May 15.
Activities like music, arts, crafts, yoga, drawing, slokas, painting, mathemagic, language skill, computer operation and quiz are included in the camp.
For details contact Andhra Mahila Sabha at 109, Luz Church Road, Mylapore. Phone : 2499 4761, 4216 8979
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Yoga Camp at Royapettah
If you are yet to be introduced to yogas, this summer will be the right time.
Aasanas, pranayama, surya namaskara and eye exercises will be taught at this camp to be held from April 9 to 27.
Venue: 1, Ganapathy Colony, I Street, Royapettah.
Call Sivagami at 2835 1781, 94443 06337 for details
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Cricket camp at Kilpauk
Little Masters Cricket Academy will hold a summer camp in two phases for boys in the age group of 16 to 19.
The first phase of the camp will be from April 14 to May 5 and the second will be from May 7 to 31.
The camp will be held at Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram, 6, Kilpauk Garden Colony, Kilpauk.
For more details call Srinivasan at cell no. 94444 13006
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Activity Camp at T. Nagar
Little Angels is holding a summer camp for children in the age group of 3 to 8 years and 8 to 15 years.
Karate, Western dance, Folk dance, Fevicryl printing, pottery, craft and bead work, twilling, drawing are among the activities proposed.
The camps will be held from April 13 to 30
Yoga classes are also held in the campus.
For details contact 13/9, Habibullah Road, 3rd Lane, I floor, T. Nagar. Cell no. 98843 90540 or Phone: 2834 1368
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Instrumental music camp at Abhiramapuram
The Music School will be conducting a month long camp in electronic keyboard and guitar.
From April 16 to May 16. The camp will be held on all working days - Monday to Friday.
For details contact The Music School at 66/99, Dr. Rangachari Road, Abhiramapuram,
Phone : 2466 1202 (between 4 and 8 pm) cell no. 98417 52137
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Western dance camp at R. A. Puram
Flash 07 is a summer camp to learn western dances - Free Style, Hip hop, Rock \'n\' roll, Jazz.
The camp will be held for all kids above 3 years of age.
There are two sessions to choose from - Camp 1 : April 16 to 4 and Camp 2 : May 7 to 31
The camps will be held at Navasuja, 73, Venkatakrishna Road, R. A. Puram.
For details contact the location or email the director and instructor Deepam at flash_deepan@yahoo.co.in
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Save our Earth camp at Adyar
Bright Kids Learning Centre has designed a summer camp for the kids of 4 to 10 year old to rejuvenate their creativity by using waste material.
The camp will be conducted in two sessions - from April 15 to 30 and May 1 to 15.
Brazilian art of foam sheet activities, magical drawings, making greeting cards, paper bag, gardening and interesting science experiments are among the activities planned. A display titled Kids save the Planet will be held on May 16.
For more details, contact Bright Kids Learning Centre, 17, Anna Avenue, Bakthavatsalam Nagar, Adyar
Phone : 6568 6866, 94444 66216.
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Camp at Aarambh, T. Nagar
Summer camp in storytelling, Theatre, Western Dance, Origami, Handwriting, Yoga and Camp Crayola - arts and crafts will be held for kids of age group 3 to 7 years .
The camp will be from April 16 to 28 from 9.30 am to 12.30pm
For more info contact Aarambh Play School, 59 / 125, G. N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar. Phone: 6587 2636
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Activity camp at Velachery
A lot of activities are lined for kids in two age groups - for students of classes 3 - 4 and 5 - 6.
The activities of the camp include foil work, candle making, straw arrangement, jewellery making, basket arrangement, photography, sand painting, embroidery, greeting and kite making.
The camp will be conducted from April 16 to 27 at Marg Play School, Dr. Seethapathi Nagar, Velachery.
The camp is put together by the neighbourhood newspaper Velachery Plus and Nachi Ice Land.
For more details and registration, call 6534 5252
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Doodles Creative workshop, Alwarpet
Doodles - 2007 is a summer workshop for kids in the age group 4 to 10 years.
The workshop covers creative arts such as pot painting, glass painting, dance, arts and crafts, safe and easy cooking, physical fitness and reading skills.
The camp will be on from April 9 to May 9.
The venue is 17, Kanakasri Nagar, Cathedral Road, near Music Academy.
Registrations are already on. Call Shika or Sony at 93821 54327 or 2644 3517
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Tumble TotsTalent identification camp, Adyar
Tumble Tots, Chennai centre has organised Talent identification camps on dancing, painting, acting, gymnastics, etc.,
Kids in the age group 2 to 7 years are eligible to participate.
There are various sessions to choose from :
April 9 to 20
April 23 to May 4
May 7 to 18
May 21 to June 1
For more details about the camp, contact Tumble Tots Centre at 48, L. B. Road, Adyar. Phone : 6455 8687 or cell number 98418 98197
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Western dance camp at Adyar
A summer camp in western dance is organised by Flyerz Dance academy.
Jazz-ballet, hip-hop, salsa and free style dances will be taught in the camp. The camp will culminate into a show on June 1, 2007
For more details and registration call 2446 4297, 4211 7441
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Robots camp at Adyar
Are you fascinated about how the robots work?
Here is a camp where you can learn to assemble your own robots and programme them too.
Children of 8 years and above can join this camp.
Call Soruban Jude at cell no. 94440 64880
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Multimedia camp at various locations
Image - a popular Animation and graphics institute will be conducting a summer camp in multimedia for kids during this summer vacation.
You need not have any prior knowledge in computers to join this camp. This course will help developing your drawing and designing skills.
For dates, fee and other details contact Karthikeyan at 2442 6386 or cell no. 94441 74910
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Adventure and expedition camp
For those who want to have fun with nature with a bit of exposure to adventure sports and expedition, here is a camp to check out.
Bond 007 - Summer Teen camp. The camp will be held at Kalpakkam. Parasailing, rowing, rifle shooting, performing arts, pottery, sculpting and much more.
The camps will be held in two batches. One from April 16 to 21 and the next from April 23 to 28.
Register with Camp Soul Ace - Service Square - 2433 3880, Frank at 99403 55521 and Malavan 98414 20749.
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Arts and painting at Adyar
For those with a taste for drawing and painting, here is a camp that will introduce the kids to glass painting, fabric painting and flower making.
Kids of age 7 and above can join the camp. And it starts from April 5.
The camp will be held at 10, 2Avenue, Indira Nagar, Adyar. Call 98840 66744 - Sujatha
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Katha - Storytelling camp at Adyar
Katha, a book publishing house, is conducting a storytelling camp this summer.
Kids in the age group of 3 to 9 years can participate in the camp. There are two sessions to choose from.
The first camp is from April 9 to 13 and the second one is from April 23 to 27.
Katha is at 8, First Main Road, Karpagam Garden, Adyar.
To register for the camp call 4211 4326 or 94443 90134
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Maths and Science Camp, Tiruvanmiyur
The Nehru Children's Cultural Association will conduct a summer camp on Mathematics.
This 10 day camp will help kids learn maths the fun way. There are different batches for different age-groups. From class 5 to 11.
The camp will be conducted from April 17 to 26.
Last date to register is April 15.
There will be a talent contest in Maths on the last day of the camp.
For more info call 2445 3014 or 94444 16484
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Kids camp at K. K. Nagar
Spring into Reading and Arcot Road Times will jointly conduct a variety of camps for kids at K. K. Nagar.
The camps will be conducted on weekdays from April 16 to April 27.
Two age groups: 6-8 years and 9-12 years.
* Camp Showtime : Story telling - Resource person is the famed storyteller Nandini
* Camp Discovery : Ecological and science projects, animal care conducted by many science enthusiasts
* Camp Create : Jewellery making, mask making, macramé - Resource person is Ms. Sindhu
* Camp Chef : Experiencing new cuisines, learning to follow recipes - Resource person : Ms. Veena
* Camp Challenge : Traditional arts and games - Resource person is a researcher in traditional games Ms. Balambal
For more details call Call 4353 0492 or cell no. 99404 50495
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Camp Yakaboo at Hippocampus
Hippocampus in Abhiramapuram has a variety of camps for kids, this summer
The camps scheduled are for the age groups 3-14 years.
Art, Story telling, Dance, Journalism, Advertising, Pottery, Theater, Nature and Adventure Camps.
For kids of 8 years and above, a journalism camp - Young Reporter and Science workshop are interesting things to check.
For kids in the age group 3 to 6 years there are story telling, art and craft, pizza making are available.
6 to 8years can join a theatre camp which will culminate into a 20 minutes play at the Alliance Francaise will be held.
More details can be had from Hippocampus Children Co. 1/E, Subbraya Avenue, Behind Sony World,
Abhirampuram, Chennai - 18. Ph : 24661544
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Cricket Camp
TE - IPL Cricket Academy headed by the former test cricketer T. E. Srinivasan will conduct a summer coaching camp from April 7.
The camp will be held at CPT-IPL Cricket ground, Taramani
To register for the camp call T. E. Srinivasan at phone no. 4201 4450 or Johnraj at cell no. 98400 93464
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Art & Crafts Camp at Hippocampus, Abhiramapuram
Kids can play with clay, learn sand and grain art, papier mache and have fun. At the art and crafts camp to be held at Hippocampus, Abhiramapuram
Children in the age group of 3 to 6 years can participate. The camp will be conducted in 6 sessions from March 3 to April 7. Fee - Rs. 800.
Hippocampus is at 1/E, Subbaraya Avenue, Abhiramapuram.
Call 5208 1805 or 94440 49175 for more details
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Nature study camps for kids by Aavishkaar
Aavishkaar India, which has been taking children on adventure / nature camps during summer holiday since 2000, has come out with another camp for this year.
Its eco-tours division, Wild Indian Tours, is organising a series of jungle and nature study camps for children above the age of 9.
Camps will be held at Karadimalai, Kodaikanal, Wayanad, Thekkady, Anamalai and Nagarhole on different dates between April 16 and May 16.
The activities of the camps range from trekking, van rides, boat rides to elephant rides, cycling and bird watching.
Interactive sessions where environmentalists will address the participants will also be held.
For details, contact phone no. 4265 8628 or cell phone no. 99400 56618 or log on to www.aavishkarindia.com.
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Science Field Trips
A 20 day summer science camp for the students of class 8 to 11 will be conducted by the Nehru Children's Cultural Association. The camp will be held from April 18 to May 10.
Students will be taken on a field trip everyday and the camp will be conducted at that place. The places include Kalpakkam and Neyveli Lignite Corporation also!
For registration and fee for the Science camp, call Mr. Sugumaran, President, Nehru Children's Cultural Association, 65, Fourth Main Road, Raj Flats, Tiruvalluvar Nagar, Tiruvanmiyur.
Phone: 2445 3014, 94444 16484
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
'Pogo' Rob conducts workshop in Chennai
Hello kids,
Do you love those arts Rob creates on M.A.D show on Pogo channel?
Then you should be at this show.
Rob is conducting a free workshop for kids in the age group 8 to 12 years.
The workshop will be on May 11 at 4 pm
Venue: Landmark Bookstore, Spencers Plaza, Mount Road, Chennai
Children can meet the host also rob & interact with him
For details Contact : 98400 64530 , 98406 04344
Do you love those arts Rob creates on M.A.D show on Pogo channel?
Then you should be at this show.
Rob is conducting a free workshop for kids in the age group 8 to 12 years.
The workshop will be on May 11 at 4 pm
Venue: Landmark Bookstore, Spencers Plaza, Mount Road, Chennai
Children can meet the host also rob & interact with him
For details Contact : 98400 64530 , 98406 04344
Friday, April 20, 2007
Turtles in conversation!
Olive-Kuppamma and Ridley-Suppamma, two of Chennai's sea turtles will have a unique conversation this weekend at a show in Chennai.
They will share with you story of their lives, and how they have survived on Chennai's coast against all odds. They will also tell you about their survival from hatchlings to young adults who have now returned to the beach of their birth, to lay their own eggs.
All through a puppetry show in Tamil!
Dr. R. Bhanumathi, Managing Trustee, Pavai Centre for Puppetry, will be the Chief Guest at the programme, and will give a short introduction and demonstration on puppetry, one of the most ancient forms of entertainment in the world.
The event organised by Naturequest, will be held at the Book Point Auditorium, 160 Anna Salai (Opp. Spencer Plaza), Chennai.
On April 21, 2007 at 7 pm.
The programme is open to all and entry free.
Be at the programme. After all, the ridleys are known to have nested since at least 400 AD at the beaches of Chennai.
More events for kids in the city at www.yocee.in
They will share with you story of their lives, and how they have survived on Chennai's coast against all odds. They will also tell you about their survival from hatchlings to young adults who have now returned to the beach of their birth, to lay their own eggs.
All through a puppetry show in Tamil!
Dr. R. Bhanumathi, Managing Trustee, Pavai Centre for Puppetry, will be the Chief Guest at the programme, and will give a short introduction and demonstration on puppetry, one of the most ancient forms of entertainment in the world.
The event organised by Naturequest, will be held at the Book Point Auditorium, 160 Anna Salai (Opp. Spencer Plaza), Chennai.
On April 21, 2007 at 7 pm.
The programme is open to all and entry free.
Be at the programme. After all, the ridleys are known to have nested since at least 400 AD at the beaches of Chennai.
More events for kids in the city at www.yocee.in
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Summer camp at Velachery
To be frank, summer camps for kids are aplenty in and around areas like T. Nagar, Mylapore and Adyar.
The kids are left with a few choices in the areas like Anna Nagar, K. K. Nagar and Velachery which have very good school and a lot of colonies have come up in the last few years.
Here is one summer camp I came across in Velachery.
It is organised by the neighbourhood newspaper Velachey Plus with supprt form Nachi Ice land.
A lot of activities - Foil work, candle making, straw arrangement, photography, embroidery, greeting and kite making are lined up.
The camp is open for kids stydying in 3 and four (juniors group) and classes 5 and 6 (seniors group)
It will be conducted from April 16 to 27.
For venue, fee and booking call 6534 5252
There are robotics camp, storytelling camps and many more in the neighbouring areas such as Adyar and Besant Nagar. Check www.yocee.in - the website for kids of Chennai for all the summer camps in the city,
The kids are left with a few choices in the areas like Anna Nagar, K. K. Nagar and Velachery which have very good school and a lot of colonies have come up in the last few years.
Here is one summer camp I came across in Velachery.
It is organised by the neighbourhood newspaper Velachey Plus with supprt form Nachi Ice land.
A lot of activities - Foil work, candle making, straw arrangement, photography, embroidery, greeting and kite making are lined up.
The camp is open for kids stydying in 3 and four (juniors group) and classes 5 and 6 (seniors group)
It will be conducted from April 16 to 27.
For venue, fee and booking call 6534 5252
There are robotics camp, storytelling camps and many more in the neighbouring areas such as Adyar and Besant Nagar. Check www.yocee.in - the website for kids of Chennai for all the summer camps in the city,
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Summer camps / activities 2007
Another summer vacation is here!
Before the kids could complete their annual exams, the city has woken up to bundle a lot of activities from three year olds to 16 year olds.
But, do you know that there is one single place to check info on all the activities? And about many contests, expos, trips. ...
Log on to www.yocee.in - the website for Chennai kids.
You can also be a part of the website by contributing your reports, stories and drawings.
If you get to read the newest book on the shelf, you can write a brief account of it and e-mail it to editor@yocee.in
Have the fun of reading your articles online - with your photo!
The summer camps section is updated everyday. Mark YOCee as your favourite on the browser.
For people who run their camps across the city, YOCee is the best place to make your announcements!
Before the kids could complete their annual exams, the city has woken up to bundle a lot of activities from three year olds to 16 year olds.
But, do you know that there is one single place to check info on all the activities? And about many contests, expos, trips. ...
Log on to www.yocee.in - the website for Chennai kids.
You can also be a part of the website by contributing your reports, stories and drawings.
If you get to read the newest book on the shelf, you can write a brief account of it and e-mail it to editor@yocee.in
Have the fun of reading your articles online - with your photo!
The summer camps section is updated everyday. Mark YOCee as your favourite on the browser.
For people who run their camps across the city, YOCee is the best place to make your announcements!
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Paint the Chariot - Contest on March 31, 8am
Have you ever been to a temple car festival? And wondered how beautiful the chariot is decorated with the God and Goddess seated inside?
Here is a chance to have a close look at the temple chariot, draw and paint it and win prizes too!
The contest starts at 8am on March 31.
Open to all kids in the age group of 8 to 12 years.
One of the famous temples in the city, Kapaleeswarar temple in Mylapore will be celebrating the 10 day festival from March 24. The chariot will be drawn around the Mada streets of Mylapore on March 30. The 'ther' (chariot) comes back to its parking place by the same evening.
All you have to do is to pack your drawing and painting kit (chart paper, pencil, eraser, ruler, colour pencils or crayons or water colour, etc.,) and be at the Sannidhi street in front of the 'ther'
You will sit around the place and draw the ther as you see in front of you!
Exciting?
No registration. Just land up there and enjoy the different experience.
The contest is organised by the neighbourhood newspaper Mylapore Times and a voluntary organisation Namma Mylapore.
Log on to www.yocee.in for more contests.
Here is a chance to have a close look at the temple chariot, draw and paint it and win prizes too!
The contest starts at 8am on March 31.
Open to all kids in the age group of 8 to 12 years.
One of the famous temples in the city, Kapaleeswarar temple in Mylapore will be celebrating the 10 day festival from March 24. The chariot will be drawn around the Mada streets of Mylapore on March 30. The 'ther' (chariot) comes back to its parking place by the same evening.
All you have to do is to pack your drawing and painting kit (chart paper, pencil, eraser, ruler, colour pencils or crayons or water colour, etc.,) and be at the Sannidhi street in front of the 'ther'
You will sit around the place and draw the ther as you see in front of you!
Exciting?
No registration. Just land up there and enjoy the different experience.
The contest is organised by the neighbourhood newspaper Mylapore Times and a voluntary organisation Namma Mylapore.
Log on to www.yocee.in for more contests.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Story telling sessions
Kathanaka - destination storytelling for kids!
It is a new venture by Spring Into Reading, based in K. K. Nagar.
Starting from March 1 story telling sessions will be conducted thrice a week - by the famed storytellers Jeeva Raghunath and Nandini Sridhar.
There will be classes for different age groups - 3 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years and 9 to 14 years.
Curious to know more?
Call 4353 0492 or cell no. 99404 50495
It is a new venture by Spring Into Reading, based in K. K. Nagar.
Starting from March 1 story telling sessions will be conducted thrice a week - by the famed storytellers Jeeva Raghunath and Nandini Sridhar.
There will be classes for different age groups - 3 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years and 9 to 14 years.
Curious to know more?
Call 4353 0492 or cell no. 99404 50495
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Tumble Tots in Chennai
Tumble Tots was established in the UK in1979 by Bill Cosgrave, former coach for the British Olympic Gymnastics.
This is a play programme for kids in different age groups.
The programmes are available in three segments -
Gymbabes - for kids from 6 months onwards
Tumble Tots - for kids from the walking stage to 2 years
Gymbobes - for kids from school beginning age to seven years.
The programmes are conducted in activity stations for the different age groups and each session is of 45 minutes duration.
The Chennai centre of Tumble Tots is located at No. 48, I Floor, L. B. Road, Tiruvanmiyur. (Opp. IMCOPS)
There will be free sessions for kids this weekend - Feb. 16, 17 and 18.
You can contact the centre at 6455 8687 and find out more details.
This is a play programme for kids in different age groups.
The programmes are available in three segments -
Gymbabes - for kids from 6 months onwards
Tumble Tots - for kids from the walking stage to 2 years
Gymbobes - for kids from school beginning age to seven years.
The programmes are conducted in activity stations for the different age groups and each session is of 45 minutes duration.
The Chennai centre of Tumble Tots is located at No. 48, I Floor, L. B. Road, Tiruvanmiyur. (Opp. IMCOPS)
There will be free sessions for kids this weekend - Feb. 16, 17 and 18.
You can contact the centre at 6455 8687 and find out more details.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Love nature? This one is for you, then!
Prakriti Foundation is organising Tree of life festival from Jan. 15 to 20, 2007.
Here are the details:
Jan. 15 - 7 pm: Opening night at The Park, Chennai.
International Puppetry festival in association with Ishara Puppets and Teamworkfilms, New Delhi at The Museum Theatre, Egmore.
Jan. 16, 7 pm - Puppet show from Australia at The Museum Theatre, Egmore.
17,18,19 - Story telling sessions in schools and NGOs by Rangashree, Sonali Punjabi, Scharada Bail
17,18,19 - Spinning sessions for schools by V.R Devika
International Puppetry festival in association with Ishara Puppets and Teamworkfilms, New Delhi. at The Museum Theatre, Egmore.
Jan. 18, 7 pm - Puppet show from Spain at The Museum Theatre, Egmore.
Jan. 19, 7 pm - puppet show from Turkey at The Museum Theatre, Egmore.
Jan. 16 - 20 "Night Life of Trees" an exhibition in association with Tara publishing at Appa Rao galleries.
Jan. 16 - 19 "Sacred Trees" Giant tree pictures by Deidi von schaewen at The Park, Chennai and at Nageswara Rao park in association with Max Mueller Bhavan and Alliance Francaise.
Jan. 20, 8 am - 9.30 am "Tree Walk" in association with Nizhal at The Theosophical society..
Jan. 20, 4 pm Sand sculpture competition, Elliots Beach, Besant Nagar in association with Adyar Times Newspaper.
Visit www.prakritifoundation.com for details on all programmes.
Here are the details:
Jan. 15 - 7 pm: Opening night at The Park, Chennai.
International Puppetry festival in association with Ishara Puppets and Teamworkfilms, New Delhi at The Museum Theatre, Egmore.
Jan. 16, 7 pm - Puppet show from Australia at The Museum Theatre, Egmore.
17,18,19 - Story telling sessions in schools and NGOs by Rangashree, Sonali Punjabi, Scharada Bail
17,18,19 - Spinning sessions for schools by V.R Devika
International Puppetry festival in association with Ishara Puppets and Teamworkfilms, New Delhi. at The Museum Theatre, Egmore.
Jan. 18, 7 pm - Puppet show from Spain at The Museum Theatre, Egmore.
Jan. 19, 7 pm - puppet show from Turkey at The Museum Theatre, Egmore.
Jan. 16 - 20 "Night Life of Trees" an exhibition in association with Tara publishing at Appa Rao galleries.
Jan. 16 - 19 "Sacred Trees" Giant tree pictures by Deidi von schaewen at The Park, Chennai and at Nageswara Rao park in association with Max Mueller Bhavan and Alliance Francaise.
Jan. 20, 8 am - 9.30 am "Tree Walk" in association with Nizhal at The Theosophical society..
Jan. 20, 4 pm Sand sculpture competition, Elliots Beach, Besant Nagar in association with Adyar Times Newspaper.
Visit www.prakritifoundation.com for details on all programmes.
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