The annual Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival has lots for the kids.
There are pre-fest contests for kids on Jan. 10, 2010.
Daily painting contests at the Nageswara Rao Park during the festival days, Jan. 21 to 24, 2010
All the details on www.mylaporefestival.com
Monday, December 21, 2009
Quizzing Camp - Jan.2,3 and 9,10
Indian Quizzing League is holding a quizzing camp for students interested in knowing the tricks and techniques of quizzing.
The camp starts on Jan. 2, 2010 and will be spread across two weekends Jan 2,3 and 9,10. Each session will be of 2 hours each from 4-6 PM.
Venue is Door No.8, Corporation Complex 2nd Floor, Opp TicTac videos and diagonally opposite Billroth Hospital (previously Kaliappa Hospital), R.A.Puram, Chennai - 28.
Contact Sanandan - 9841272205 or Ananth 9444036449 for more details and regsitration.
Email : iqlteam@gmail.com
The camp starts on Jan. 2, 2010 and will be spread across two weekends Jan 2,3 and 9,10. Each session will be of 2 hours each from 4-6 PM.
Venue is Door No.8, Corporation Complex 2nd Floor, Opp TicTac videos and diagonally opposite Billroth Hospital (previously Kaliappa Hospital), R.A.Puram, Chennai - 28.
Contact Sanandan - 9841272205 or Ananth 9444036449 for more details and regsitration.
Email : iqlteam@gmail.com
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Childrens Day in Chennai Schools
Here are a few reports on the Children's Day in Chennai Schools. Go to page no. 4
http://www.scribd.com/full/26249697?access_key=key-1afwe1qdegccjz6c2g3o
http://www.scribd.com/full/26249697?access_key=key-1afwe1qdegccjz6c2g3o
Friday, November 27, 2009
Workshop on Indian Board Games - Nov. 29
'Lets do Something', an activity centre in Velachery is offering a workshop in partnership with Kreeda on Indain traditional games.
On Nov. 29, Sunday. From 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Charges - Rs. 300
Lets Do Something is at 41, Sarathy Nagar, Velachery, Chennai - 600042
Ph no: 45014350, Email: curious@letsdosomething.in
Website: http://www.letsdosomething.in
On Nov. 29, Sunday. From 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Charges - Rs. 300
Lets Do Something is at 41, Sarathy Nagar, Velachery, Chennai - 600042
Ph no: 45014350, Email: curious@letsdosomething.in
Website: http://www.letsdosomething.in
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Children movies festival in Chennai - Nov. 2 to 5
To mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of France’s most popular cultural hero - Asterix, Alliance Francaise, Madras will be hosting a Children Movie Festival from Nov. 2 to 5 at their autorium. At 6.30 pm all these days.
The schedule is :
Nov. 2, 2009 - Asterix and Cleopatra
Nov. 3, 2009 - Asterix Conquers America
Nov. 4, 2009 - Asterix and the Vikings
Nov. 5, 2009 - The Twelve Tasks of Asterix
For more information, contact Alliance Francaise at phone nos.2827 9803, 2827 1477
Website: www.af-madras.org
The schedule is :
Nov. 2, 2009 - Asterix and Cleopatra
Nov. 3, 2009 - Asterix Conquers America
Nov. 4, 2009 - Asterix and the Vikings
Nov. 5, 2009 - The Twelve Tasks of Asterix
For more information, contact Alliance Francaise at phone nos.2827 9803, 2827 1477
Website: www.af-madras.org
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Contests on Madras for children
Come August, many organisations host special events to celebrate the city we live in. That is Madras or Chennai.
There are walks to take, talks to listen to, exhibitions to watch, quizzes and contests to participate and win prizes. These are all open to public of all ages.
What is there for children?
A lot, actually.
www.yocee.in- the website for Chennai kids has come out with many contests for children studying in classes 5 to 12.
There is one to draw the route and mark the landmarks, one to just click photos and email them, one to draw the sketches of the scenes of the city and one more to listen to stories from grandmas and grandpas and mail them.
There are a lot of goodies to win as prizes in these contests.
What else, YOCee plans to put the entries together and make online albums of photos, sketches , maps and also publish online the stories of the city.
Though these contests are for kids, they need the parents and teachers to tell them about the city and its landmarks and routes.
So participate as a family so that kids could win prizes and take home a lot of unknown stories about the city.
There are walks to take, talks to listen to, exhibitions to watch, quizzes and contests to participate and win prizes. These are all open to public of all ages.
What is there for children?
A lot, actually.
www.yocee.in- the website for Chennai kids has come out with many contests for children studying in classes 5 to 12.
There is one to draw the route and mark the landmarks, one to just click photos and email them, one to draw the sketches of the scenes of the city and one more to listen to stories from grandmas and grandpas and mail them.
There are a lot of goodies to win as prizes in these contests.
What else, YOCee plans to put the entries together and make online albums of photos, sketches , maps and also publish online the stories of the city.
Though these contests are for kids, they need the parents and teachers to tell them about the city and its landmarks and routes.
So participate as a family so that kids could win prizes and take home a lot of unknown stories about the city.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Time to sing along
Led by the well known storytellers and singers Krishna Iyer and Jeeva Raghunath, 'Sing Along' is an annual show for 15 years now. The troupe of singers, instrumentalists, young dancers will be part of this show.
This year the event will be held on July 25 at Sir Mutha Venkatasubbarao Concert Hall, Chetpet.
The popular songs sung at the Sing Along show in the past years have made it to an audio CD titled “' Along Peppy Songs' and will be released on the day. ,
Passes for the show are available at Landmark (Nungambakkam) and Odyssey (Adyar and Annanagar). For details contact 24914374 or 42060081.
>>>> More on events for children at www.yocee.in/whatsup.php >>>>
This year the event will be held on July 25 at Sir Mutha Venkatasubbarao Concert Hall, Chetpet.
The popular songs sung at the Sing Along show in the past years have made it to an audio CD titled “' Along Peppy Songs' and will be released on the day. ,
Passes for the show are available at Landmark (Nungambakkam) and Odyssey (Adyar and Annanagar). For details contact 24914374 or 42060081.
>>>> More on events for children at www.yocee.in/whatsup.php >>>>
Monday, July 13, 2009
HOLIDAY CAMPS For International School Kids
The schedule of International schools coincide with the academic calendar followed by schools around the world. So when the West takes break, these schools also take their break so the kids can be with their parents, visit their folks abroad.
Families from abroad visit India this time. And find the summer camps are over here and the kids are back at school.
Here is one who thought of this issue and has come up with a programme mainly for these kids in International schools.
Wordly Wise at 4, Landons Road, Kilpauk is organising theme based camps for kids studying in International schools and NRI kids who are having their annual vacation.
The camp is from 20th July to 30th August, Monday to Friday, 10am-12pm for ages 3-8 years. Activities include dance, craft, drawing, drama, story telling, field trips, confidence building, public speaking, creative writing and more.
Contact 98840 52220/ 42858992 for further details.
--- Keep of track of happenings in the city for kids at http://www.yocee.in/whatsup.php ---
Families from abroad visit India this time. And find the summer camps are over here and the kids are back at school.
Here is one who thought of this issue and has come up with a programme mainly for these kids in International schools.
Wordly Wise at 4, Landons Road, Kilpauk is organising theme based camps for kids studying in International schools and NRI kids who are having their annual vacation.
The camp is from 20th July to 30th August, Monday to Friday, 10am-12pm for ages 3-8 years. Activities include dance, craft, drawing, drama, story telling, field trips, confidence building, public speaking, creative writing and more.
Contact 98840 52220/ 42858992 for further details.
--- Keep of track of happenings in the city for kids at http://www.yocee.in/whatsup.php ---
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Summer Camps 2009
This post is an extract of the Summer Camps Section of YOCee (www.yocee.in)
The purpose is to have an archive of events that happened every year for kids and free the space on the website www.yocee.in for the current events.
You may find useful contact numbers and activities for reference.
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Creative writing camp
Pen Into Paper is for those bitten by the writing bug.
Sandhya Rao, author of children’s books with Tulika Publishers will take children through a fun and interactive writing in this workshop using simple exercises, basic tips and plenty of imagination. Children will be motivated to discover the writer in themselves.
At Hippocampus, 1/E, Subbaraya Avenue, Behind Sony World, Abhirampuram,
From May 4 to 15.
Contact 24661544, 94440 49175 for more details.
Camp on organic farming
Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) will hold a one-day residential camp in an organic agricultural farm near Chennai.
The first camp is on May 9 and the second will be on May 23.
The camp is open to kids of age 12 and above and will expose the participants to various practices in organic farming. The fee is Rs. 500.
For details contact M. Suresh at CIKS, 30, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram. Phone: 2447 1087
Summer Performance Camp
Masquerade Youth Theatre will hold Camp Neuve, a summer performance camp.
From May 4 to 22. From 10am to 1 pm
For children in the age group 12 to 19 years.
The camp combines Creative Dramatics, Movement Theatre, Story performance, Public Speaking and Debating.
Last date for application April 28, 2009
For details mail to masquerade.madras@gmail.com
Tradition and Scince Camp in Mylapore
Four Women from different fields is organising a unique science- tradition combo workshop from April 15 to 30 in Mylapore.
Science - hands on feel, English vocab, Hindu traditon through shlokas and bhajans, yoga will be taught. The camp ends with kids stage performance.
Age: 5 to11yrs.
Register before 13th. Contact Kala at 98410 04588.
Residential camp at Neelankarai
Vael's International School is organising a residential camp for students of class 5 to 8. Fun activities with hands on project work, games, art, yoga, meditation, resource talk and field trip.
From April 20 to 27.
Contact: 2449 2792, 2449 2892
Fun with Programming in T. Nagar
Hansel and Gretel conducts Summer workshop in computer programming for high school students.
(Class 8 and above) and the kids will work on a hands-on project. Multiple batches begin on April 13.
Contact : Hansel & Gretel on phone no. 2815 3856
Yoga Summer Camp in Virugambakkam
Vam Yoga conducts Kids Yoga Summer Camp from April 16.
At Putra Matriculation School, 15 AVM Avenue Road (Opposite to Vembuliamman Kovil), Virugambakkam,
Contact Mr.Prakash on cell no. 988400 01964.
Variety activities at Summer Camp in Mylapore
Nandalala Siruvar sangam will hold a summer camp in dhyanam, yoga, puppetry, journalism, dance in daily life, arts, crafts, magic, cartooning.
At Nandalala Society, No. 2 and 4, Dr. Ranga Road, Mylapore.
Contact: 2467 0893 (between 10 am and 12 noon)
Ventriloquism at Triplicane
Learn the art of ventriloquism. At 62, Irusappa Street, Ice House, Triplicane.
Contact: 94441 48832
Cartooning camp in Adyar
Cartoonist Rahnu conducts a summer camp for kids of ages 6 to 14 years.
From April 10 to 14. At Sri Mylai Karpagavalli Matriculation School, First Cross Street, Shastri Nagar, Adyar.
Contact: 2464 0487, 94442 48579
Residential Summer Camp in Self Knowledge
Nachiketas - the children's wing of Suddhananda Foundation for Self Knowledge is hosting their 12th annual residential summer camp from April 15 to 17. For kids studying in classes 8, 9 and 10.
At their ashram at Suddhanandapuram, Off East Coast Road, Uthandi.
Thematic activities, lectures, games and asanas.
Contact the camp co-ordinator at phone no. 99404 54335
Website : http://www.selfknowledge.in/others/camp.pdf
Creative Summer - the theatre way in Vepery
Kiddie Masks is offering an innovative and exciting theatre workshop for children this summer. For children in the age group 3 – 12 years. From April 15 to 25.
At Doveton Matriculation Higher Secondary School, 12A, Ritherton Road, Vepery.
Contact: Ms.Sangeetha Shah. Mobile: 98846 22575
Western Dance Camp at R. A. Puram
Flash Dance Academy will hold a summer camp in jazz, hip-hop, salsa etc. From April 15 to May 29 in three batches of 2 weeks duration.
Contact: 2, Second Floor. Third Trust Link Street, Santhome High Road, Chennai - 28. Phone: 3245 6452, 97910 32020
Cricket Summer Camp in Mylapore
Prahlad Cricket Academy holds its annual summer camp from April 5 to June 1 for boys and girls in the age group of 6 to 18 years. At P. S. High School grounds, Mylapore.
Contact N. P. Balaji, hony. secretary on phone number 94444 45999
Camp Yakaboo at Hippocampus
Creative writing, pottery, theatre, dancing, cooking and more.
Contact : Hippocampus Children's Co. 1/E, Subbraya Avenue, Behind Sony World, Abhirampuram.
Ph: 24661544, 94440 49175.
Summer Sailing Camp
A camp that introduces newcomers to the wonderful sport of sailing.
At TNSA Clubhouse. From April 12 to 19.
Contact: Tamil Nadu Sailing Association, 83, East Mada Church Road, Royapuram, Chennai - 600 013. Phone: 2538 2253, 98406 85058
Cricket coaching in Adyar
A 45 days camp to introduce basic techniques, fitness and match practice to improve performance. From April 13
At St. Michael's Academy, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar
Contact: N. Ramesh, Cricket coach. Phone: 98402 33011, 2233 5625
Weekend camp with Crocs
Interactive sessions with reptiles, nature trails through scrub forests with Irula tribals as guides, puppetry sessions. Open to kidsof 10 to 14 years of age and for the first 15 registrations only. Fee Rs. 1500 fro two days inclusive of transport, food, snacks.
At Madras Crocodile Bank, East Coast Road.
Contact: 2747 2447
Summer Camps at the Children's Club
A 40-day summer coaching camp from April 15 to May 30 will be hosted by The Children's Club Society, Mylapore. At its premises - 212/96, V. M. Street, Mylapore.
Cricket camp for kids of age group 8 to 13 yrs, Table Tennis for 7 to 15 yrs old, Drawing & Paintings for 5 to 15 yrs, Oil painting for kids over 12yrs and also for adults, Chess for 5 to 15 yrs.
Science lectures for students of class 11 and 12 will be hosted at IIT Madras and Chennai Mathematical Institute. Further particulars and registration at the Club between 5 pm & 6.30 pm (excl.Sundays)
Contact Secretary on phone No. 28474140 before 4 pm.
Summer Fun 2009 @ Hansel & Gretel
Public Speaking, English Enrichment, Creative Writing, Story Time, Reading, Arts & Crafts, Drawing & Painting, Indoor / Outdoor Games, Puzzles, Movies, Music and Much More ...
April 1 To June 12, 2009, in batches of two weeks
Age: 4 to 12 Years
Venue: Hansel & Gretel Children’s Play Centre, 11, Jagadambal Street, T.Nagar, Chennai 600017
Contact 2815 2549 http://www.hanselandgretel.in
Sports camp at Kilpauk
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) conducts coaching camps in tennis, badminton, table tennis, billiards, kung-fu and karate for boys and girls below the age of 17.
From April 13 to May 12.
Venue: YMCA, 52, Halls Road, Kilpauk
Contact: 2647 2231
Cricket camp at Adyar
St. Patrick's Cricket Academy, Chennai conducts a camp for kids of age 6 to 19 years during summer.
From April 8 toMay19.
Venue: St. Patrick's Anglo Indian School, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar
Contact - 94440 04638, 94443 00109
Aero-Modelling Workshop at Anna Nagar
The Hobby Club is organising a summer workshop where participants would be taught the art of building and flying model aeroplanes. Anyone above the age of 8 can join.
From April 27 to May 15 ; 3.30 - 5.30 pm
Venue: 1359/1, 11th Street, 18th Main Road, Vallalar Colony, Anna Nagar West
Contact: 92831 98818
Story telling workshop at K. K. Nagar
Spring into Reading is organising a week long workshop with Aunty Jeeva for children in the age group of 3 to 11 years in the first week of April.This is a certified course.
Basic - Age group 3 to 5 years - listening to stories
Intermediate - Age group 6 to 8 years - building stories and story techniques
Seniors - Age group 9 to 11 years - creative writing, mind mapping, debating.
Contact 99404 50495 for further details.
Creative writing workshop at R. A. Puram
Creative writing in English Workshop conducted by HEIWA
For kids of ages 9 to 15 years.
From April 14 to 24, 2009, 3.30 - 5.00pm
Venue: Hari Shree Vidhyalayam, Srinivasa Avenue, R.A. puram
Contact: 98408 75385
Fun with japanese at R. A. Puram
Japanese language summer course for children of age group 7 to15 years.
At Hari Shree Vidhyalayam, R.A. Puram.
From April 14 to 24, 2009 ; 10.30am to 12 noon
Contact: 98408-75385
HiKidz Super Summer
Explore. Experiment. Educate. Entertain
Summer programme that add skills for young learners. In a child-friendly air-conditioned environment.
Address: No. 71/2D, Khazura gardens, First Street
Neelangarai, Chennai – 600 041
Contact: 2449 2228 , +91-94446 75500
Alchemy Kids Summer Camp '09
Creative Summer Camps @ Alchemy Kids
Kindle your creativity with Puppetry, Theatre and Pottery. Creative summer camps that help kids explore and experiment their creative and communicative skills.
Address: Alchemy Kids, 16/15, Third Floor, Third Cross Street, Kasturibai Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 20
Contact: 6512 1119. 98410 47620
E- Camp @ E- Kids
Schools out Bamboola is in…
For memories that last a life time and activities that keep the kids coming back for more and more….activities for children 2.6yrs-12 yrs…
Address: Bamboola, 73, Venkata Krishna Road, R. A. Puram.
Contact: 2461 1779, 98408 72951, 98841 56961
CREARTIVE Kids Summer Camp 09
SUMMER CAMP 2009 for kids
CREARTIVE in association with Fevicryl Hobby Ideas presents summer camp for Kids in Arts, crafts and much more…. Experiencing kids in learning creative things explore and enjoy.
Address: AD19, 5th Street, 5th Avenue, Annanagar, Chennai -40
Contact: 99520 99871, 4217 0810
IT'S ALL ABOUT SUMMER at VANILLA
Summer camps at Vanilla Children Place
Camps and workshops that are sure to make your summer vacation fantabulistic!
Address: No. 8/57, 1st Street, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai - 4
Contact: 4553 4145, 4553 4146
Little Einstein Summer Programme
Learn Science and Maths – the fun way
Everyday Science concepts in playway method and training in logical thinking
Address: No.13, Shrinivasa Nilayam, 3rd Main Road, Vijayanagar, Velachery
Contact: 94445 14733, 2259 2257
Inme Adventure Camps
Inme Outdoor Camp : 17 activities, 1 big adventure
Week long outdoor programs for 9-17 year olds that use adventure, art and community to create powerful learning experiences.
Locations: Various locations in Karnataka, Himachal and Uttarakhand.
Contact : Chennai : 044 - 4216 4663, Bangalore : 080 - 41554663
Enchanting Elves camp at Kilpauk
Enchanting Elves
Summer camps for kids in different age groups.
Address: No.26, Ranganathan Avenue, Sylvan Lodge Colony, Kilpauk.
Landmark: Behind Bains School / Opposite Pearl Granites
Phone: 94440 85903
The purpose is to have an archive of events that happened every year for kids and free the space on the website www.yocee.in for the current events.
You may find useful contact numbers and activities for reference.
------------------------------------------------------
Creative writing camp
Pen Into Paper is for those bitten by the writing bug.
Sandhya Rao, author of children’s books with Tulika Publishers will take children through a fun and interactive writing in this workshop using simple exercises, basic tips and plenty of imagination. Children will be motivated to discover the writer in themselves.
At Hippocampus, 1/E, Subbaraya Avenue, Behind Sony World, Abhirampuram,
From May 4 to 15.
Contact 24661544, 94440 49175 for more details.
Camp on organic farming
Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) will hold a one-day residential camp in an organic agricultural farm near Chennai.
The first camp is on May 9 and the second will be on May 23.
The camp is open to kids of age 12 and above and will expose the participants to various practices in organic farming. The fee is Rs. 500.
For details contact M. Suresh at CIKS, 30, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram. Phone: 2447 1087
Summer Performance Camp
Masquerade Youth Theatre will hold Camp Neuve, a summer performance camp.
From May 4 to 22. From 10am to 1 pm
For children in the age group 12 to 19 years.
The camp combines Creative Dramatics, Movement Theatre, Story performance, Public Speaking and Debating.
Last date for application April 28, 2009
For details mail to masquerade.madras@gmail.com
Tradition and Scince Camp in Mylapore
Four Women from different fields is organising a unique science- tradition combo workshop from April 15 to 30 in Mylapore.
Science - hands on feel, English vocab, Hindu traditon through shlokas and bhajans, yoga will be taught. The camp ends with kids stage performance.
Age: 5 to11yrs.
Register before 13th. Contact Kala at 98410 04588.
Residential camp at Neelankarai
Vael's International School is organising a residential camp for students of class 5 to 8. Fun activities with hands on project work, games, art, yoga, meditation, resource talk and field trip.
From April 20 to 27.
Contact: 2449 2792, 2449 2892
Fun with Programming in T. Nagar
Hansel and Gretel conducts Summer workshop in computer programming for high school students.
(Class 8 and above) and the kids will work on a hands-on project. Multiple batches begin on April 13.
Contact : Hansel & Gretel on phone no. 2815 3856
Yoga Summer Camp in Virugambakkam
Vam Yoga conducts Kids Yoga Summer Camp from April 16.
At Putra Matriculation School, 15 AVM Avenue Road (Opposite to Vembuliamman Kovil), Virugambakkam,
Contact Mr.Prakash on cell no. 988400 01964.
Variety activities at Summer Camp in Mylapore
Nandalala Siruvar sangam will hold a summer camp in dhyanam, yoga, puppetry, journalism, dance in daily life, arts, crafts, magic, cartooning.
At Nandalala Society, No. 2 and 4, Dr. Ranga Road, Mylapore.
Contact: 2467 0893 (between 10 am and 12 noon)
Ventriloquism at Triplicane
Learn the art of ventriloquism. At 62, Irusappa Street, Ice House, Triplicane.
Contact: 94441 48832
Cartooning camp in Adyar
Cartoonist Rahnu conducts a summer camp for kids of ages 6 to 14 years.
From April 10 to 14. At Sri Mylai Karpagavalli Matriculation School, First Cross Street, Shastri Nagar, Adyar.
Contact: 2464 0487, 94442 48579
Residential Summer Camp in Self Knowledge
Nachiketas - the children's wing of Suddhananda Foundation for Self Knowledge is hosting their 12th annual residential summer camp from April 15 to 17. For kids studying in classes 8, 9 and 10.
At their ashram at Suddhanandapuram, Off East Coast Road, Uthandi.
Thematic activities, lectures, games and asanas.
Contact the camp co-ordinator at phone no. 99404 54335
Website : http://www.selfknowledge.in/others/camp.pdf
Creative Summer - the theatre way in Vepery
Kiddie Masks is offering an innovative and exciting theatre workshop for children this summer. For children in the age group 3 – 12 years. From April 15 to 25.
At Doveton Matriculation Higher Secondary School, 12A, Ritherton Road, Vepery.
Contact: Ms.Sangeetha Shah. Mobile: 98846 22575
Western Dance Camp at R. A. Puram
Flash Dance Academy will hold a summer camp in jazz, hip-hop, salsa etc. From April 15 to May 29 in three batches of 2 weeks duration.
Contact: 2, Second Floor. Third Trust Link Street, Santhome High Road, Chennai - 28. Phone: 3245 6452, 97910 32020
Cricket Summer Camp in Mylapore
Prahlad Cricket Academy holds its annual summer camp from April 5 to June 1 for boys and girls in the age group of 6 to 18 years. At P. S. High School grounds, Mylapore.
Contact N. P. Balaji, hony. secretary on phone number 94444 45999
Camp Yakaboo at Hippocampus
Creative writing, pottery, theatre, dancing, cooking and more.
Contact : Hippocampus Children's Co. 1/E, Subbraya Avenue, Behind Sony World, Abhirampuram.
Ph: 24661544, 94440 49175.
Summer Sailing Camp
A camp that introduces newcomers to the wonderful sport of sailing.
At TNSA Clubhouse. From April 12 to 19.
Contact: Tamil Nadu Sailing Association, 83, East Mada Church Road, Royapuram, Chennai - 600 013. Phone: 2538 2253, 98406 85058
Cricket coaching in Adyar
A 45 days camp to introduce basic techniques, fitness and match practice to improve performance. From April 13
At St. Michael's Academy, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar
Contact: N. Ramesh, Cricket coach. Phone: 98402 33011, 2233 5625
Weekend camp with Crocs
Interactive sessions with reptiles, nature trails through scrub forests with Irula tribals as guides, puppetry sessions. Open to kidsof 10 to 14 years of age and for the first 15 registrations only. Fee Rs. 1500 fro two days inclusive of transport, food, snacks.
At Madras Crocodile Bank, East Coast Road.
Contact: 2747 2447
Summer Camps at the Children's Club
A 40-day summer coaching camp from April 15 to May 30 will be hosted by The Children's Club Society, Mylapore. At its premises - 212/96, V. M. Street, Mylapore.
Cricket camp for kids of age group 8 to 13 yrs, Table Tennis for 7 to 15 yrs old, Drawing & Paintings for 5 to 15 yrs, Oil painting for kids over 12yrs and also for adults, Chess for 5 to 15 yrs.
Science lectures for students of class 11 and 12 will be hosted at IIT Madras and Chennai Mathematical Institute. Further particulars and registration at the Club between 5 pm & 6.30 pm (excl.Sundays)
Contact Secretary on phone No. 28474140 before 4 pm.
Summer Fun 2009 @ Hansel & Gretel
Public Speaking, English Enrichment, Creative Writing, Story Time, Reading, Arts & Crafts, Drawing & Painting, Indoor / Outdoor Games, Puzzles, Movies, Music and Much More ...
April 1 To June 12, 2009, in batches of two weeks
Age: 4 to 12 Years
Venue: Hansel & Gretel Children’s Play Centre, 11, Jagadambal Street, T.Nagar, Chennai 600017
Contact 2815 2549 http://www.hanselandgretel.in
Sports camp at Kilpauk
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) conducts coaching camps in tennis, badminton, table tennis, billiards, kung-fu and karate for boys and girls below the age of 17.
From April 13 to May 12.
Venue: YMCA, 52, Halls Road, Kilpauk
Contact: 2647 2231
Cricket camp at Adyar
St. Patrick's Cricket Academy, Chennai conducts a camp for kids of age 6 to 19 years during summer.
From April 8 toMay19.
Venue: St. Patrick's Anglo Indian School, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar
Contact - 94440 04638, 94443 00109
Aero-Modelling Workshop at Anna Nagar
The Hobby Club is organising a summer workshop where participants would be taught the art of building and flying model aeroplanes. Anyone above the age of 8 can join.
From April 27 to May 15 ; 3.30 - 5.30 pm
Venue: 1359/1, 11th Street, 18th Main Road, Vallalar Colony, Anna Nagar West
Contact: 92831 98818
Story telling workshop at K. K. Nagar
Spring into Reading is organising a week long workshop with Aunty Jeeva for children in the age group of 3 to 11 years in the first week of April.This is a certified course.
Basic - Age group 3 to 5 years - listening to stories
Intermediate - Age group 6 to 8 years - building stories and story techniques
Seniors - Age group 9 to 11 years - creative writing, mind mapping, debating.
Contact 99404 50495 for further details.
Creative writing workshop at R. A. Puram
Creative writing in English Workshop conducted by HEIWA
For kids of ages 9 to 15 years.
From April 14 to 24, 2009, 3.30 - 5.00pm
Venue: Hari Shree Vidhyalayam, Srinivasa Avenue, R.A. puram
Contact: 98408 75385
Fun with japanese at R. A. Puram
Japanese language summer course for children of age group 7 to15 years.
At Hari Shree Vidhyalayam, R.A. Puram.
From April 14 to 24, 2009 ; 10.30am to 12 noon
Contact: 98408-75385
HiKidz Super Summer
Explore. Experiment. Educate. Entertain
Summer programme that add skills for young learners. In a child-friendly air-conditioned environment.
Address: No. 71/2D, Khazura gardens, First Street
Neelangarai, Chennai – 600 041
Contact: 2449 2228 , +91-94446 75500
Alchemy Kids Summer Camp '09
Creative Summer Camps @ Alchemy Kids
Kindle your creativity with Puppetry, Theatre and Pottery. Creative summer camps that help kids explore and experiment their creative and communicative skills.
Address: Alchemy Kids, 16/15, Third Floor, Third Cross Street, Kasturibai Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 20
Contact: 6512 1119. 98410 47620
E- Camp @ E- Kids
Schools out Bamboola is in…
For memories that last a life time and activities that keep the kids coming back for more and more….activities for children 2.6yrs-12 yrs…
Address: Bamboola, 73, Venkata Krishna Road, R. A. Puram.
Contact: 2461 1779, 98408 72951, 98841 56961
CREARTIVE Kids Summer Camp 09
SUMMER CAMP 2009 for kids
CREARTIVE in association with Fevicryl Hobby Ideas presents summer camp for Kids in Arts, crafts and much more…. Experiencing kids in learning creative things explore and enjoy.
Address: AD19, 5th Street, 5th Avenue, Annanagar, Chennai -40
Contact: 99520 99871, 4217 0810
IT'S ALL ABOUT SUMMER at VANILLA
Summer camps at Vanilla Children Place
Camps and workshops that are sure to make your summer vacation fantabulistic!
Address: No. 8/57, 1st Street, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai - 4
Contact: 4553 4145, 4553 4146
Little Einstein Summer Programme
Learn Science and Maths – the fun way
Everyday Science concepts in playway method and training in logical thinking
Address: No.13, Shrinivasa Nilayam, 3rd Main Road, Vijayanagar, Velachery
Contact: 94445 14733, 2259 2257
Inme Adventure Camps
Inme Outdoor Camp : 17 activities, 1 big adventure
Week long outdoor programs for 9-17 year olds that use adventure, art and community to create powerful learning experiences.
Locations: Various locations in Karnataka, Himachal and Uttarakhand.
Contact : Chennai : 044 - 4216 4663, Bangalore : 080 - 41554663
Enchanting Elves camp at Kilpauk
Enchanting Elves
Summer camps for kids in different age groups.
Address: No.26, Ranganathan Avenue, Sylvan Lodge Colony, Kilpauk.
Landmark: Behind Bains School / Opposite Pearl Granites
Phone: 94440 85903
Friday, July 03, 2009
Debating matters
Yes, debating matters!
This forgotten activity in schools is still a favourite in the UK schools. And the British Council organises an event cum contest to encourage children to take up debating for reasons.
The Debating Matters contest for 2009-10 is on at the British Council.
There is a preliminary online test which is open from July1 and is on till August 31.
Open to students of Classes 11 and 12.
More details here - http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-projects-debating-matters-about.htm
--- For events in the city, keep a tab on YOCee - the website for Chennai kids ---
This forgotten activity in schools is still a favourite in the UK schools. And the British Council organises an event cum contest to encourage children to take up debating for reasons.
The Debating Matters contest for 2009-10 is on at the British Council.
There is a preliminary online test which is open from July1 and is on till August 31.
Open to students of Classes 11 and 12.
More details here - http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-projects-debating-matters-about.htm
--- For events in the city, keep a tab on YOCee - the website for Chennai kids ---
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Edu CDs on sale
Pebbles Infotainment and Dove Multimedia have put up an expo cum sale of educational CDs, DVDs in Chennai at various venues.
There are multimedia CDs from nursery rhymes to maths, science, language, software tutorial CDs on sale with huge discounts. Also on is a workshop on tips on scoring for 10th and 12th class students.
A few venues are Dass Community Hall on Cathedral Road, Ramasamy Hall, near Ayyappan temple signal in Anna nagar, Chellammal Mandapam, Bazaar Road in Madipakkam.
More details at 93810 99714
There are multimedia CDs from nursery rhymes to maths, science, language, software tutorial CDs on sale with huge discounts. Also on is a workshop on tips on scoring for 10th and 12th class students.
A few venues are Dass Community Hall on Cathedral Road, Ramasamy Hall, near Ayyappan temple signal in Anna nagar, Chellammal Mandapam, Bazaar Road in Madipakkam.
More details at 93810 99714
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Events / contests on World Environment Day - June 5
Here are a few events and contests hosted by various organisations in Chennai.
Madras Naturalists' Society and Pelican Nature Photography Society have organised a talk on Tanzania's Wildlife by Aparna Rao. On June 4. Time 6 00pm
Venue: Mediscan, Dr. Natesan Salai, Opp. East Entrance of CitiCentre. Chennai 600 004
There will also be an Introduction to the book by authors Chinna Sathan and Bal pandian
"Diary on the Nesting Behaviour of Indian Birds", Copies of the book will be available for sale at the venue
Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre, Kotturpuram hosts quiz and on the spot painting contest for the children studying in classes 6 to 8 at their centre. Time : 9 am onwards
Contact: 2441 0025, 2491 5250.
Civil Society Group organises an evening of fun with nature on Besant Nagar Beach. Near Police Beat, between 5 pm and 7 pm. Kite flying, music, songs and street plays. Contact - beachcampaign@gmail.com
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) celebrates the 'World Environment Day' each year. This year, TERI, in association with Hewlett Packard plans to commemorate the World Environment Day by organising an 'Environment Fair' (sutrupurasuzhal vizha) in Chennai. This will include an 'On the spot painting competition' and 'Quiz' for the students. For more details contact the co-ordinator Ms. Livleen K Kahlon on the email - kahlonl@teri.res.in
To know all the events for kids in Chennai go to www.yocee.in/whatsup.php. Updated daily
Madras Naturalists' Society and Pelican Nature Photography Society have organised a talk on Tanzania's Wildlife by Aparna Rao. On June 4. Time 6 00pm
Venue: Mediscan, Dr. Natesan Salai, Opp. East Entrance of CitiCentre. Chennai 600 004
There will also be an Introduction to the book by authors Chinna Sathan and Bal pandian
"Diary on the Nesting Behaviour of Indian Birds", Copies of the book will be available for sale at the venue
Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre, Kotturpuram hosts quiz and on the spot painting contest for the children studying in classes 6 to 8 at their centre. Time : 9 am onwards
Contact: 2441 0025, 2491 5250.
Civil Society Group organises an evening of fun with nature on Besant Nagar Beach. Near Police Beat, between 5 pm and 7 pm. Kite flying, music, songs and street plays. Contact - beachcampaign@gmail.com
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) celebrates the 'World Environment Day' each year. This year, TERI, in association with Hewlett Packard plans to commemorate the World Environment Day by organising an 'Environment Fair' (sutrupurasuzhal vizha) in Chennai. This will include an 'On the spot painting competition' and 'Quiz' for the students. For more details contact the co-ordinator Ms. Livleen K Kahlon on the email - kahlonl@teri.res.in
To know all the events for kids in Chennai go to www.yocee.in/whatsup.php. Updated daily
Friday, May 22, 2009
Read a book and win a life size stuffed puppy
If you love reading, go for the Woofus series of books now.
Fill in a coupon with a slogan why you deserve to take Woofus home.
You could in a life size stuffed toy of Woofus.
For details click here. The contest closes on May 25.
Fill in a coupon with a slogan why you deserve to take Woofus home.
You could in a life size stuffed toy of Woofus.
For details click here. The contest closes on May 25.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
World Environment Day - June 5, 2009
If you are a nature enthusiast, look out for activities in your neighbourhood on the occasion of World Environment Day.
If you don't find anything, start a simple campaign of door-to-door walk in your street along with a few of your friends.
Take clues from here - http://www.unep.org/wed/2009/english/content/tips.asp
If you don't find anything, start a simple campaign of door-to-door walk in your street along with a few of your friends.
Take clues from here - http://www.unep.org/wed/2009/english/content/tips.asp
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Donate your old toys
Toys for Joys Fest organised by Pantaloons is on from April 24 till May 31.
This fest is aimed at lighting up under privileged children's life with toys.
You can drop in your old toys in any of the Pantaloons outlet at Nelson Manickam Road or Spencer Plaza and get a Gift voucher of Rs.50 for every toy.
All the old toys that are collected will go to an NGO called SOS Care for passing on the toys to the under privileged kids.
Contact : 4358 2288 - 91 (Aminjikarai outlet), 2841 8533-6 (Spencer Plaza Outlet)
Friday, April 24, 2009
Ganesha launches this youth theatre!
Launching the youth theatre group MYT, Masquerade is hosting a special event on April 26.
A Performed Story Reading of 'Ganesha The Prankster (an Indian STAR WARS)' will be hosted by Hippocampus this Sunday at 5 pm.
At Hippocampus, Subbraya Avenue (off C.P. Ramaswamy Road), Abiramapuram.
Open to all
Young artists Sanchith Shivakumar, Siddharth Shivakumar, Ramya Mukund, Harshavardhan Ganesan, Hrishi Siddhartha and Dileep Rangan willperform at this event and the evening will be introduced by KK, a well known theatre person.
To know all the happenings in Chennai for kids, visit www.yocee.in/whatsup.php periodically.
A Performed Story Reading of 'Ganesha The Prankster (an Indian STAR WARS)' will be hosted by Hippocampus this Sunday at 5 pm.
At Hippocampus, Subbraya Avenue (off C.P. Ramaswamy Road), Abiramapuram.
Open to all
Young artists Sanchith Shivakumar, Siddharth Shivakumar, Ramya Mukund, Harshavardhan Ganesan, Hrishi Siddhartha and Dileep Rangan willperform at this event and the evening will be introduced by KK, a well known theatre person.
To know all the happenings in Chennai for kids, visit www.yocee.in/whatsup.php periodically.
Monday, April 20, 2009
NCERT Textbooks online
For those kids who start preparing for their 10th and 12th class board exams during the summer holidays, the text books are generally not available in shops.
The shops and the schools supply the text books only by the end of May or early June.
Till then here is a link to online text books - http://www.ncert.nic.in/html/textbooks.htm
After reading the instructions on the above page, keep clicking 'Continue' till you reach this page - http://www.ncert.nic.in/textbooks/testing/Index.htm
On this page select the class and the subject from the menu on the top and proceed!
But think twice before taking a print out, as every print causes damage to your environment.
All the best!
The shops and the schools supply the text books only by the end of May or early June.
Till then here is a link to online text books - http://www.ncert.nic.in/html/textbooks.htm
After reading the instructions on the above page, keep clicking 'Continue' till you reach this page - http://www.ncert.nic.in/textbooks/testing/Index.htm
On this page select the class and the subject from the menu on the top and proceed!
But think twice before taking a print out, as every print causes damage to your environment.
All the best!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Think beyond summer camps... and write thereafter!
March is to exams. And April is to Summer camps?
What is May for then?
June is back to school? There ends the cycle?
No. If you are game for learning beyond the summer camps, you should enroll in a year long programme and continue the next years too!
Here is a programme to sign up for - YOCee's Student Reporter programme.
Open to all the kids in Chennai studying in class 6 and above. And, of course, for those kids bitten by the writing bug!
Look around, watch the happenings in your school and colony closely.
You will find a lot of stories you would like to share with your friends. Stories beyond the newspapers and the television tell you.
See happenings from your angle and present your voice to be heard.
Learn on the spot wearing a reporter badge and shaking hands with people who make news daily.
Apply before April 22, 2009.
What is May for then?
June is back to school? There ends the cycle?
No. If you are game for learning beyond the summer camps, you should enroll in a year long programme and continue the next years too!
Here is a programme to sign up for - YOCee's Student Reporter programme.
Open to all the kids in Chennai studying in class 6 and above. And, of course, for those kids bitten by the writing bug!
Look around, watch the happenings in your school and colony closely.
You will find a lot of stories you would like to share with your friends. Stories beyond the newspapers and the television tell you.
See happenings from your angle and present your voice to be heard.
Learn on the spot wearing a reporter badge and shaking hands with people who make news daily.
Apply before April 22, 2009.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Monday, April 06, 2009
Career Guidance for students of class 12
Do all the students who have taken Science subjects in class 11 and 12 should pursue a career in engineering or medicine?
What are the prospects for pure science graduates and post graduates?
If these are the questions on your mind too, go for this workshop organised by Science City, Chennai.
This one day Workshop on “' Guidance for Science Students' will be held on 16th April, 2009 for the benefit of +2 students those who have waiting for results and aimed to pursuing higher education in science.
This workshop will cover various fields of Engineering and Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Medical Sciences, Basic Sciences, Career Counseling in Civil Service Examinations and Employment Opportunity available in various sectors. The Lectures will be delivered by eminent personalities in their respective fields. This workshop is aimed to motivate in science subjects and create awareness among students in higher education.
A certificate will be issued to all participants at the end of the workshops and this camp is absolutely free for all students.
Interested candidates may contact the office of the Science City, Periyar Science and Technology Centre Campus, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai – 25
Contact phone numbers 24454054, 24454034 for the further details about the workshop.
The Last date for receipt of application on or before 8th April, 2009
What are the prospects for pure science graduates and post graduates?
If these are the questions on your mind too, go for this workshop organised by Science City, Chennai.
This one day Workshop on “' Guidance for Science Students' will be held on 16th April, 2009 for the benefit of +2 students those who have waiting for results and aimed to pursuing higher education in science.
This workshop will cover various fields of Engineering and Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Medical Sciences, Basic Sciences, Career Counseling in Civil Service Examinations and Employment Opportunity available in various sectors. The Lectures will be delivered by eminent personalities in their respective fields. This workshop is aimed to motivate in science subjects and create awareness among students in higher education.
A certificate will be issued to all participants at the end of the workshops and this camp is absolutely free for all students.
Interested candidates may contact the office of the Science City, Periyar Science and Technology Centre Campus, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai – 25
Contact phone numbers 24454054, 24454034 for the further details about the workshop.
The Last date for receipt of application on or before 8th April, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Toothy affair!
Chocolates? No no. If yes, brush your teeth after eating!
When do the teeth fall, do they keep falling till the kids are 13 or 14 years old?
What's all about the 'wisdom tooth'?
Kids and parents are always worried about what the kids eat and what remains between the teeth! If you and your mom, dad too dothat, why don't you check them up?
I came across this a few days ago in the city edition of a newspaper - http://toothfairyindia.com/
I liked the website. May be I would visit the place soon!
Tell me if you have been there!
When do the teeth fall, do they keep falling till the kids are 13 or 14 years old?
What's all about the 'wisdom tooth'?
Kids and parents are always worried about what the kids eat and what remains between the teeth! If you and your mom, dad too dothat, why don't you check them up?
I came across this a few days ago in the city edition of a newspaper - http://toothfairyindia.com/
I liked the website. May be I would visit the place soon!
Tell me if you have been there!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Summer camps for kids in Chennai - 2009
The special section on Summer Camps in Chennai for this year (2009) is launched to day.
Here is the link to the section - http://yocee.in/summercamps.php
The section will try to gather info on all summer camps across the city of Chennai with details of contacts.
If you host a camp mail the details to yocee.in [at]gmail[dot] com
Basic details will be listed for free.
Here is the link to the section - http://yocee.in/summercamps.php
The section will try to gather info on all summer camps across the city of Chennai with details of contacts.
If you host a camp mail the details to yocee.in [at]gmail[dot] com
Basic details will be listed for free.
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Kadhai Carnival - a procession of stories for kids
Ten year old nursey - primary school Kids Central in Chennai, found out a unique way to celebrate the occasion.
So the kids of this school will present a lotof stories with songs, dance and action trained by the renowned theatre person Feisal Alkazi from Delhi.
These kids have spent nearly 40 days training under teh maestro with the script drawn from the wisdom of the Panchatantra.
This play will be staged at the Bharata Kalakshetra auditorium in Thiruvanmiyur on March 6 and 7, at 6.30 p.m.
Passes are available at Odyssey (St. Mary’s Road and Adyar outlets), Landmark (Citi Centre and Nungambakkam outlets) and Fashion Folks, Adyar.
So the kids of this school will present a lotof stories with songs, dance and action trained by the renowned theatre person Feisal Alkazi from Delhi.
These kids have spent nearly 40 days training under teh maestro with the script drawn from the wisdom of the Panchatantra.
This play will be staged at the Bharata Kalakshetra auditorium in Thiruvanmiyur on March 6 and 7, at 6.30 p.m.
Passes are available at Odyssey (St. Mary’s Road and Adyar outlets), Landmark (Citi Centre and Nungambakkam outlets) and Fashion Folks, Adyar.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Spelling Bee contest
Are you a spelling wizard?
Then go for the HDFC Standard Life Spell Bee – India Spells 2009 contest.
Phase I of the contest is going on in schools in Delhi, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. It is for students in Classes 6 to 9.
In Phase I, dictation for students will be held in the classroom. The winners from these tests move on to Phase II, the regional round. This will be an interschool competition. It will be held in Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram on February 21. In this round, in addition to spelling, the focus will also be on pronunciation and etymology. Pictures and symbols will also be used.
In Phase III, top teams from each of the above 11 cities will compete for pre-finals in Mumbai. After this will be the grand finale on March 28. Each team member will be invited with one parent to Mumbai. The four pre-finals and the grand finale will be telecast as a five-part series on National Geographic Channel. The winner will go to Washington to witness Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 26 and 27. For details, call 98925-74349.
To know what's up in the city, visit www.yocee.in/whatsup.php
Then go for the HDFC Standard Life Spell Bee – India Spells 2009 contest.
Phase I of the contest is going on in schools in Delhi, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. It is for students in Classes 6 to 9.
In Phase I, dictation for students will be held in the classroom. The winners from these tests move on to Phase II, the regional round. This will be an interschool competition. It will be held in Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram on February 21. In this round, in addition to spelling, the focus will also be on pronunciation and etymology. Pictures and symbols will also be used.
In Phase III, top teams from each of the above 11 cities will compete for pre-finals in Mumbai. After this will be the grand finale on March 28. Each team member will be invited with one parent to Mumbai. The four pre-finals and the grand finale will be telecast as a five-part series on National Geographic Channel. The winner will go to Washington to witness Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 26 and 27. For details, call 98925-74349.
To know what's up in the city, visit www.yocee.in/whatsup.php
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Go trekking!
I came across a news of a group taking kids from an orphanage on a trek.
Further links from this news took me to an exiting trip to all information about trekking and the group in Chennai passionate about trekking.
Check it out here.
Hey, find a list of what to carry for a trek, dos and don'ts in a trek and much more.
So, another activity to check during summer vacation!
Further links from this news took me to an exiting trip to all information about trekking and the group in Chennai passionate about trekking.
Check it out here.
Hey, find a list of what to carry for a trek, dos and don'ts in a trek and much more.
So, another activity to check during summer vacation!
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Dora's Fundoo bag in Chennai
Are you a Dora fan?
Now you can buy Dora's Fundoo bag in Chennai.
The ‘Nick Fundoo Bag’, is an assortment of super cool Nick merchandise - Dora 2 in 1 puzzle, Dora Friendship bands, Dora spoons and forks, a SpongeBob SquarePants Story Book, a Dora Magic pad, a DVD: with 1 Episode each of Dora, SpongeBob & Diego, a Nick slime kit, Nick yo-yo, Dora key chains and a Nick bag.
Priced at Rs. 699 and the fundoo bag is available at all Crossword stores.
Crossword has two outlets in Chennai.
KRM Centre, Above Shoppers’ Stop, Harrington Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 31. Phone: 2836 3853
Kuppu Arcade, Venkatnarayana Road, Near Panagal Park, T. Nagar, Chennai – 17. Phone: .4264 1850
For more book stores in Chennai, click here.
Now you can buy Dora's Fundoo bag in Chennai.
The ‘Nick Fundoo Bag’, is an assortment of super cool Nick merchandise - Dora 2 in 1 puzzle, Dora Friendship bands, Dora spoons and forks, a SpongeBob SquarePants Story Book, a Dora Magic pad, a DVD: with 1 Episode each of Dora, SpongeBob & Diego, a Nick slime kit, Nick yo-yo, Dora key chains and a Nick bag.
Priced at Rs. 699 and the fundoo bag is available at all Crossword stores.
Crossword has two outlets in Chennai.
KRM Centre, Above Shoppers’ Stop, Harrington Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 31. Phone: 2836 3853
Kuppu Arcade, Venkatnarayana Road, Near Panagal Park, T. Nagar, Chennai – 17. Phone: .4264 1850
For more book stores in Chennai, click here.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Moon is the limit!
Had you been at this meet with Mayilsamy Annadurai, the Chandrayaan Scientist?
If not, here is something you should read. . .
If people think that 'rocket science' is something which cannot be explained to kids, read this report on how patiently Annadurai explained about the mission to school kids.
For kids here's a tip from him on how to proceed with your dreams and mission -
It is YOU who has to be determined and be clear about it.
If not, here is something you should read. . .
If people think that 'rocket science' is something which cannot be explained to kids, read this report on how patiently Annadurai explained about the mission to school kids.For kids here's a tip from him on how to proceed with your dreams and mission -
He told the students to take the advice from their parents and teachers seriously. He talked about how his father wanted him to study literature and named him Annadurai too, but he had stood by his choice and proved that he was successful.So, be clear in communicating your choice to your parents. If you are determined to achieve something big in the field of your choice, nobody can stop you. Your parents will help you in realising your dreams.
It is YOU who has to be determined and be clear about it.
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