-Shreyosi Chakraborty & Reshma Ravishanker
Summer camps across the city have commenced in full swing, bringing respite to children who remained indoors for the past two years owing to lockdowns induced by the Covid-19 pandemic.
From fine art, theatre to electronics and STEM, the options available this year are plenty. While some are priced at Rs 1,500 per week, the others, requiring equipment and raw material go up to Rs 15,000. While others which have outdoor activities begin from Rs 15000 and may continue up to Rs 35,000 or more.
For nature enthusiasts or aspiring naturalists, The Outback experience is organizing nature-oriented camps, talks on conservation, and birdwatching sessions while also teaching camera handling to the uninitiated.
“Last 2 years we were off because of the situation. We have been organizing camps for children at our campus near Bannerghatta. In between lockdowns, we announced short-term programmes only. At that point in time, parents were an apprehensive lot. Post vaccinations being taken, parents are a lot more open to sending their children now,” said Phillip Ross, co-founder, director, The Outback Experience.
Children making their own tents with Outlife
Anahita from The Green Pocket said that even as the camps were not conducted in a full-fledged manner, children met atleast two hours a week whenever feasible over the last two years. “Workshops are for pre-school and nursery students. Fee is the same as that of last year. This year, the only change we noticed was that children were slightly anxious with others around,” she recollected.
Rock Climbing with Outlife
Outlife will organise their summer camps between April 27 and May 1 at Tumakuru. “The response is great. 15 children have already registered themselves,” said Diyanat Ali, director, Outlife.
A typical day here would start with making their own tents and involves various forms of learning. “Our summer camp is based on Experimental Education, Adventure Education, Nature-based Learning, location-based learning, challenge-based learning and socio-emotional learning.
For those looking to head out of the City, Bengaluru-based ‘Inme’ has 70 programmes year-round at various locations of which the Yercaud is one of the most sought after. “We are quite full on most of our programmes. This year we are running at 2,400 capacity and are priced at approximately 34,900. This year, we will organise camps at Coorg, Bhillar, Kedarkantha, Tons, Naukuchiatal, Sitlakhet and Tirthan. We also have indoor activities too,” said Subbu, who coordinates for the camp.
Here are some options for kids in Bengaluru
Outlife
Children, teens
Hiking, trekking, rock climbing, star gazing, night sky and tips of navigation during night hours
Contact: 7729988781
Visvesvaraya Industrial &Technological Museum
Class 8 – 12
Hands on Activity on Arduino, Chemistry, mathematics, electronics, physics
Contact: 080-22040224/228
The Outback Experience
Children, teens and family
Photography, nature walks, birdwatching, jungle camps
Registrations: April 11, Aril 18
91 99001-47018
Summer Drama Workshop by Bangalore Little Theatre
10-15 Years
Theatre, drama
Register before April 15
Contact: 9422940768
Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts
Children, teens
Mobile photography, Bhangra, Clowning, Bharatanatyam, DSLR Photography, Bollywood dance
Contact: +91 96066 00937/99454 46116/99729 46273
Nisha Millet Academy Swimming Camp 2022
4-16 years
Swimming (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
Contact: info@nishamillet.com
Triumph World School
3-15years
Taekwondo
Contact: 8181886611, 9742711110
Natyaalaya (School of Dance and Music)
4 to 12 years
Dance (all styles), Yoga, vocal, craft, drawing and karate
Contact: 98452 12345
Disney Dynamos Summer Camp 2022 by Openhouse
3-4 years
Disney movies and characters would be taught through activity-based learning in craft, music, dance and cooking! This programme is specially curated for those who have an eternal love for Disney and cartoon characters
For contact, please refer here: https://buzzingbubs.com/