Summer camps for children

April 12, 2016 12:00 am | Updated 05:46 am IST - VIJAYAWADA:

With the summer holidays fast approaching, various organisations are announcing camps for children.

The Chinmaya Mission is going to organise one such camp for children aged between 7 and 14 years from April 25 to May 5 in the city.

In connection with the birth centenary of Swami Chinamayananda, the Mission has planned hold a special camp in which children would be taught Yoga, Bhagavad Gita slokas, creative arts and stories.

The world needs the next generation to be more tolerant of one another’s views, ideology, and beliefs. Summer camp is an opportunity for children to be exposed to the best of human character, said Mogalrajpuram centre incharge S Pavani.

The Chinmaya Mission is organising these camps at 11 different centres so that children need not travel long distances. Camps will be held at Ramavarappadu, Mogalrajapuram, Suryaraopet, RSS State office, Mahitha Public School, Maddi Subba Rao English Medium High School, One Town, Ravindra Bharathi Public School, BRP Road, Bayyanna Kanakadurga Adyathmic Kendram, One Town, Sri Krishna Dhyana Mandir, H B Colony, Ranga Statue Centre, Gollapudi and Brilliant High School, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road.

Interested persons can contact 9490195689 and 9247578238 for more information and register in advance.

The River Life Worship Centre has also announced that it would conduct the “Wilderness Escape” Summer Camp from May 3 to May 6 at its centre located behind Tagore Rice Mills, Boyapati Building Lane, Tikkle Road.

Children will be taught Bible stories, songs, crafts, fun games and other interesting things. Those interested can call 0866-2486186 for further information.

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