Summer Camps for children in Chennai - 2008

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Develop skills in quizzing - Ashok Nagar
For the second time in the city, a camp for developing the skills in quizzing will be
held this summer.

This is for the students of classes 4th Std (completed) to 8th Std (completed).
A mentor with 15 years' experience, Mrs. Nirmala Kannappan will conduct the course.

From May 19 to 28, 2008

Get trained in General Knowledge the fun way and a real quizzing session
as grand finale.
For further details, contact - 24719566 / 94860 63896
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The Young Scientist Camp at Velachery
Do you want to explore? Do you want to unravel?
Welcome aboard the second Young Scientist Camp!

'The Young Scientist' is a one-of-its-kind camp. Enter a world where children
are trained to observe, where their thinking is triggered, where they learn by
doing. With a series of experiments that are guided by the NCERT middle
school topics, we guarantee a different experience.

Learn science by doing amazing experiments! Experiments ranging from making a magnetic rail to understanding how a submarine works. Experiments designed to make science enjoyable. Experiments that are fun
Enroll for The Young Scientist now!
Hurry up! First-cum-First-served. Limited seats only.

The next batch will be on May 24th and 25th May 2008.

The camps will be at Tutors Worldwide India Private Limited,
35/1A, Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Chennai - 600 042.
For more details, call 2243 2017 or 4218 8566
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Robotics Summer Camp in Ashok Nagar
Come and explore the interesting world of Robotics!

A summer camp for you to peep into the world of robotics and unleash your creativity.

The Camp will be held in Ashok Nagar with a batch starting every Monday
till the end of May.
The duration is for 15 days.
VENUE: 360 Business Group, # 9/35, 2nd Avenue,
Ashok Nagar, Chennai - 600 083

Landmark: R3 Police Station, Lakshman Shruthi Musicals.

Call 94451 52257 / 94449 91011 / 98407 58588 / 2474 5545

Or Email - prakash@360bizgroup.in
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Fun camp in Summer of 2008 at Mylapore
Vanilla Children Place, Mylapore has a variety of activities to offer this summer

Kids experience stringing a few tunes, baking a cake and will get an opportunity to perform in a musical presentation at the end of the workshop.

Two batches to choose from - one from April 15 and the other from May 5.

For kids in the age group of 3 to 8 years.

What if you have a toddler at home?
There is something special for them too learn and have fun with their mother alongside!
Call at phone nos. 044-45534145 / 46, 99401 98185

Mail to : info@vanillaplace.com
Website : www.vanillaplace.com
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Math Magic at Velachery
A unique camp that treats Math learning as story reading or watching a movie!

A rich diet of puzzles and ticklers to activate your brain, tips waiting to be used, and stories waiting to be heard and enjoyed await.
Problem solving is an art. Here's your chance. Get exposed to the skill. Enhance your capability to solve any problem - no matter how tough it is!

Enroll for Math Magic.
Hurry up! First-cum-First-served. Limited seats only.

There will be two batches - the first batch is between April 17 and April 23, the second one between April 24 and April 30.
The camps will be at Tutors Worldwide India Private Limited, 35/1A, Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Chennai - 600 042.

For more details, call 2243 2017 / 4218 8566
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Fun-filled Mind - Development Programmes at Adyar, Anna Nagar, Velachery and Chromepet - At MindMiners

Want to help your children to reduce their study burden?
Want to avoid tuitions?
Want to make them focus and accomplish task quicker?
Want to improve their self-confidence?
Want to enhance your child's creativity?

For details & registrations contact:

Adyar & Velachery : 6456 3228, 24453437
Anna Nagar : 98415 92139
Chromepet : 99528 50868, 22411217
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Summer Journalism Course at R. A. Puram

Want to know all about news, reporting, writing news, blogging and
producing newsletters?

Here is a summer camp that will train you in all these areas.
Co-ordinated by Vincent D' Souza, editor of Adyar Times, Mylapore Times and
Arcot Road Times newspapers.

The camp will be held from April 14 to May 9
At Mylapore Times Centre, Corporation Shopping Complex, R. A. Puram
E-mail a short report on any recent development in your campus / or in the area where you live. If it impresses us, we will invite you to join the course. Admission starts from April 1.
Mail to mylaporetimes@vsnl.com.
For clarifications call 98410 49155 (between 8 and 10 a.m. only)
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Camp at Croc Bank
Now, kids will get a chance to be on an adventure trip at this nature camp as they will handle reptiles and find out all there is to know about snakes and their habitats.
This unique two-day-and-one-night camp, organised by the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, will include interactive sessions with reptile handlers, lrula tribals and a puppet show.
The session is open to kids in the age group of 10 to 16 years on every Tuesday /Wednesday & Friday / Saturday
Fee: Rs 1,500
For details: Payal Narain, 98840 86884
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Know your trees at Kotturpuram
Nizhal, an NGO is organizing a two-day activity for children on May 24 and 25 between 8.30 and 11.30 am at Vidhya Sagar School Kotturpuram.
You can have fun through art, using materials from the world of nature. You will also identify various species of trees in your neighbourhood and make colorful signboards for the trees.
The workshop is open to children aged over 10 years. A fee of Rs.100 will be collected on May 24 (material will be provided).
For registration call Usha at 42055918 or Jayanthi at 24901576 (between 10 am and 5pm).
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Painting skills at Abhiramapuram
Odyssey's new outlet in Abhiramapuram conducts ‘Saturday Workshop’ for children between the ages of five and 14. Glass painting and ceramic painting will be taught. The registration fee for which is Rs.20 and 30 respectively.
On May 24 and 31, at Odyssey, 13,14, Dev Apartments, Sundarajan Street, St.Mary’s Road, Abhiramapuram, at 5.30p.m.
For detail call: 43354030.
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Spoken English workshop at Jafferkhanpet
Small Talk Spoken English Centre is conducting an integrated summer workshop for children aged between 7 and 14 years.
The workshop is on till May 30, Monday through Friday. The workshop will integrate different components including functional grammar, vocabulary enrichment, conversational English skills, speaking opportunities and edutainment activities.
The workshop will be conducted at Jafferkanpet. Fee is Rs.2, 000 per head.
For registrations call 98404 42258.
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Paper flowers and lamasa art at Purasawalkam
Kirti is conducting classes in creating duplex paper flowers, punch craft, paper quilling, parchment craft and lamasa on May 21 at Sky Lark, 5, Dewan Rama Road, Chennai 84.
For details contact 9884472178 or 42149415.
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Fun with computer at Aminjikarai
INES Academy is offering summer camp for kids in multimedia courses-2D and 3D animation, cartoonist, photo wizard, movie maestro, film maker, E-web designer, MS office.
Open to kids studying in Class 3 and above. Courses and charges vary for different age group of kids

INES Academy is located near Aminjikarai Market.
Contact : 98412 48608 for more details.
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Golf Coaching on OMR
AKDR Golf Village conducts a summer coaching for children of age 8 to 15. The camp is of 10 sessions in three different batches commencing on April 16, April 30 and May 14.

Contact 2496 1617 for more details.
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Classical dance camp at Besant Nagar
Konarak Odissi Dance and Art Academy will hold a summer workshop in Odissi and contemporary dance for 6 days.
Contact Sanhita Basu at phone no. 99400 12947 for more details
Cricket camp at Kilpauk
Little Masters Cricket Academy will conduct a cricket coaching camp fro kids in the age group of 6 to 19 years.
Two camps to choose from. One from April 14 to May 5 and the other from May 7 to 31.
Camps will be held at Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk Garden, Kilpauk.

Contact 94444 13006 for more details.
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Table manners, etiquette at Tiruvanmiyur
Studio 41 conducts summer camp for kids in the age group 7 to 14 years, This camp is on table manners,etiquette, letter writing, greeting cards making.
From April 16 to 26 at Beach Road, Kalakshetra Colony.
Contact 93810 94646
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Creativity camp at Mylapore
Well-known cartoonist Rahnu conducts a creativity camp for kids of age 6 to 14 years. The camp is from April 18 to 22.
At P. S. Hr. Sec. School, R. K. Mutt Road, Mylapore.
Best participants will receive prizes too!

Contact 2464 0487
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Table Tennis camp at Anna Nagar
Krishnaswamy Table Tennis Club holds a summer camp in Table Tennis for the kids from 5 to 17 years. Former state players will train the kids. Two batches starting from April 11 and May 1.

Contact: AC-48, 6th Main Road, Anna Nagar. Phone: 98842 49197.
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Crafts, maths and Bhajans at Virugambakkam
Thee Sisksha Garden Club holds summer camp for kids of age 2 to 12 years from April 15. The camp includes arts, crafts, math concepts, bhajans, dance and language skills.

Contact phone no. 2479 5466
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Robotics camp at Adyar
A camp on Robotics will be conducted in various batches, part time and week end.
At E-Robots, 21, 3rd Floor, Nathan\'s Arcade, Malavya Avenue, L. B. Road, Adyar.

Contact 99405 59955
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Painting, collage, mehendi at Mylapore
For the kids in the age group of 3 to 16 years, this summer camp offers training in sketching, shading, cartooning, pot and glass painting, collage and mehendi.

Contact A. S. Meenakshi Memorial Educational Trust, 21/11, Chitrakulam South St, Mylapore.
Phone: 2493 6755, 99628 60299
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Origami, clay modelling, puzzles at Choolaimedu
Interesting activities at this summer camp for the kids inthe age group 3 to 12 years. Vegetable carving, origami,clay modelling, finger printing, general knowledge, singing, dancing, yoga, puzzles.

From April 7 to 25 at Baala Vatika Play School, 2nd Cross, Gill Nagar, Choolaimedu.
Contact phone no. 98411 88699, 94440 89155
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Science and sky watching at Kotturpuram
Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre will conduct a summer camp for three days from April 23 to 25 for students of classes 7, 8 and 9.
Lectures in physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy and sky watching are among the activities.

Contact 2441 0025 for more details.
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Tennis Camp at Mogappair
Summer Tennis camp with fitness training and yoga is on at MGR Adarsh School, Mogappair East and Jessie Moses School, Anna Nagar.

Contact : S. Mahendran at 94441 70057
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Summer art and Craft Mela at Mylapore
Creative camps for kids and moms at one place. Paper craft, glass and sand painting, wood and jute work, mat making. Two batches from April 14 and May 12.

The camp is held at Shrishti School of Art and Craft, 17/9, 2nd Link St, CIT Colony, Mylapore.
Phone; 2499 2586, 98844 15279
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Our culture and history at Mandavelipakkam
Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation will hold a summer camp from April 28 to May 7. Indian festivals, traditional games, slokas, heritage movies and trips to historical site are part of the camp.

Contact : 5, Third Trust Link St., Mandavelipakkam.
Phone: 93826 98811, 93810 38385
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Table Tennis Camp at Besant Nagar
V.V.V. Table Tennis Academy will conduct a summer camp in Table Tennis from April 17 to May 21 along with physical training.

Contact A. V. Vidya Sagar at phone no. 2446 0262, 94440 60262
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Countries, cultures, crafts and stories at this camp in K. K. Nagar
Spring Into Reading will be conducting a 10 day summer camp for children of 6 to 8 years.

The camp will explore various countries and cultures through a spectrum of activities to stimulate all types of intelligences - Craft in different media , drawing, painting, music, dancing, games, exercises, story-telling, puzzles, puppets.

From April 16 to 30

Contact phone numbers 2472 8944, 99404 50495, 24861298.
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Football camp at Anna Nagar
Central Revenue Staff welfare Association will run a seven week football camp at their staff quarters campus from April 10 to May 20.

Open to kids fro 6 years to 16 years.
For details call Rajan 98843 12505
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Arts, slokas and yoga for the very young kids in R. A. Puram
This is a summer camp in a homely atmosphere and for the kids of age 3 to 6 years
Art and crafts using match sticks, grains, shells, crayon rubbing, simple spray painting.

The host will provide all materials.
Kids can take home their creations.

Call Preetha Rengaswamy for more details at mobile phone no. 9444381298
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Dance, art and crafts at Anna Nagar
Buds World holds summer camps in various batches from April 2 to June 3 in drawing, art and crafts, yoga, western dance,chess, key board, handwriting and many more.

At Anna Nagar and Mogappair.
Contact phone no. 6590 6684
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Activity camp at Adyar
Play-coop pre school will hold a summer camp for kids between 3 years and 9 years.

The activities include mask making, puppet making, clay modelling, origami, paper mache, etc.
The camp will be held at the school's campus at 12/83, 4th Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar.
Phone no. 4205 4989
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Cricket coaching camp at Velachery and Mylapore
VB Cricket Academy, run by the Former Indian cricketer V. B. Chandrasekhar will conduct a summer cricket camp for boys in different age groups from 6 to 21 years.

Camps will be held at Guru Nanak College, Velachery, The Mylapore Club, Mylapore.

For more details, contact phone no.98405 63363
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Develop your skills at this camp in Villivakkam
Kids Centre will hold a camp for kids in the age group below 14 years.
Reading skills, writing skills, memory building, chess and yoga are in the list of activities.

Call Ms. Sasikala at 92443 91549
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Tennis camp at Perungudi
A summer camp in Tennis is on at Krishnan Tennis Centre, No.141, OMR Road, Near HCL, Perungudi.
Call 2454 0278, 2454 0568 (between 3 pm and 6 pm)
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Crafts camp at Adyar
Bright Kids Pre school will conduct - 'Do it yourself' - a summer camp for kids in the age group 3 to 11 years.
Crafts, stories through puppets, games and group activities.

At 15/17, Anna Avenue, Bhakthavatsalam Nagar, Adyar.
Contact phone no. 6568 6866
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Martial Arts Summer course at Velachery
Learn a few self defence techniques this summer.

Karate fighting techniques, self defence techniques floor exercises for strengthening, reducing, stamina, etc..
Also, boxing for any age group. Kids special for age groups from 3 to 14 years.
Training by Karate expert Renshi J P Sivabaalan.
Contact 98414 62536 for more details
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Fun activities at Kodambakkam
This camp is for the young kids in the age group 4 years to 12 years.

Music, art, craft, indoor games and fun activities.
Near West Mambalam, Kodambakkam

Call Nirupa at 99406 60346 for more details.
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Summer Cricket camp at Kottivakkam
YMCA Cricket Academy will conduct a summer cricket coaching camp
The camp is on from April 15 to May 15, 2008

For details and enrollment call 94444 44621 or 94444 78092
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Arts and crafts camp at Nanganallur
Ruthi Kids Blossoming Zone will hold a summer camp in arts and craft.

Coloring, copy draw, hand Craft, album making, Greeting card making, spray painting, collage, mehandi sessions and more.

The camp runs from April 1, 2008 to May 31, 2008.
You can choose any 15 days within this period.

Call 98401 38362 for more details
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Cricket Camp at Taramani

TE - IPL Cricket Academy headed by the former test cricketer T. E. Srinivasan will conduct a summer coaching camp from April 9.

The camp will be held at CPT-IPL Cricket ground, Taramani

To register for the camp call C. S. Suresh Kumar at 99404 41441 or Johnraj at 98400 93464
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Leisure with Colours at Tiruvanmiyur
This is for kids who are interested in drawing, painting and a lot of colours.

A Summer camp at Tiruvanmiyur will be conducted in two batches.
From April 17, 2008 to April 30, 2008
Another from May 5, 2008 to May 16, 2008
At Sagar Mahadev, Behind RM Hospital, Srinivasapuram, Tiruvanmiyur.
Phone: 98840 62441
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Summer Science programmes at Mylapore

The Children’s Club will host series of Science camps at different venues in the city during this summer.

From April 14 to 30, 2008 lectures on Synthetic Strategies in Chemistry at IIT Madras for students of classes 11 and 12.

From May 19 to June 3, 2008 special summer Computer Science Course for students of classes 10 to 12 will be held at the Club’s premises at 212/96, V.M.Street, Mylapore.

Contact phone number 2847 4140
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Arts and craft classes in Adyar
Diyana's conducts simple art and craft for the young kids in the age group of 4 to 8 years, Silk fabric painting for children of age 8 to 14 years.

And if your are more than 10 year's old and love juices and yummy ice creams learn to make them at this camp.
For details call 98841 47353
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Dance, theatre and music at Anna Nagar
Shooting Stars conducts a summer camp for kids in the age group 3 to 12 years. Training in Bollywood dance, arts, crafts, music, theatre, vocabulary building and handwriting are promised in this camp.

Contact : Charu Bansal at 98843 99195
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Cricket, Tennis, Chess and more at Mylapore

The Children’s Club will be conducting the following summer camps at their premises at 212/96, V.M.Street, Mylapore from April 14, 2008.

40-day coaching camps in cricket for boys in the age group 8 -13 years, Table Tennis for boys and girls in the age group 7-15 years.

A 10- day Chess courses for children of 5 to 15 years.
Enquiries at the Club: in person between 5 and 6.30 p.m. Phone 2847 4140 (before 4 p.m.)
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Summer Cricket Coaching - Adyar
A cricket camp for boys will begin on April 10 fro 45 days.
The camp will focus on basic techniques, fitness and match practice.

The summer camp will be held at St. Michael's Academy, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar.
For further details, contact N. Ramesh, Cricket coach.
Phone : 2233 5625 or mobile no. 98402 33011