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.

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.

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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.

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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

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

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