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Hindu Youth Camps 2010

Thinking about which Summer Camp to send your kids to? Would you like them to learn about Hindu culture and values, the fundamentals of Hinduism, prayers, Hindu festivals, arts and crafts, yoga and Indian musical instruments in a fun and friendly atmosphere?

Radha Madhav Society is offering three youth camps this summer - Atlanta GA, Richmond VA and Toronto, Canada. Send your kids to one or more of these youth camps for six days of learning in a fun way. The camps are for children 5 to 15 years of age and will be guided by Siddheshvari Devi Ji.

Locations

Atlanta, GA, USA
July 15 - July 20
Thursday - Tuesday

Indian Springs State Park
678 Lake Clark Road
Flovilla, GA 30216
(50 miles SE of Atlanta)

Richmond, VA, USA
July 26 - July 31
Monday - Saturday

Pocahontas State Park
10301 State Park Road
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(25 miles SW of Richmond)

Toronto, ON, Canada
August 9 - August 14
Monday - Saturday

Northumberland Heights
795 Northumberland Heights Rd
Cobourg, Ontario K9A 4J8
(125km east of Toronto)

Schedule

What will children learn at the camp?

Your child will enjoy the following in the camp:

Learning Prayers and Bhajans
Learning what it means to be a Hindu
Fun-filled celebration of Hindu festivals
Learning basics of Vedic philosophy
Yoga Postures & Breathing Exercises
Chance to learn how to play Harmonium, Indian drum and cymbals
Games that are played in India, such as Cricket, Pitthu, Kho-Kho, and Kabaddi
Arts and crafts, dancing, Rangoli, Mehndi, Tye-Dye and acting
Outdoor sankeertan and picnic
Participation in a cultural program
Friendship of fellow children with similar values
Guidance of loving and caring volunteer teachers

Classes offered at the camp

Core classes offered to youth (10-15 yr old):

Daily Prayer, Aartis, Shlokas, Chaupais
Who am I - My true Introduction
Introduction to Hindu Scriptures
How to answer questions about Hinduism
Science and Spirituality
Effort vs. Destiny

Core classes offered to the little ones (5-9 yr old):

Daily Prayer
How to Pray?
Good Behavior
Radha Krishna Stories

Besides the core classes, each student will select one of the following optional classes. Each class is limited to about 10 to 12 students. View details of each class.

Dholak
Harmonium
Rangoli
Dance
Acting/Skit
Art/Drawing
Tye Dye
Singing

The youth attendees will select one of the following educational classes. Again, each class is limited to about 12 to 15 students. View details of each class.

Story Writing
Math Champ
The Big Deal about Yoga
Fun With Food

Accompanying parents can participate in bhajan sessions, lecture sessions, yoga, and question-answer sessions with Didi Ji.

How much is the registration fee?

The registration fee for children of members and non-members are listed below. Please note that up to two adults can accompany the children at no extra charge. However, in Toronto, due the limited space, only the children registered for the camp and one accompanying parent for a child in the 5-9 yr age group will be allowed to stay overnight. The other adults are welcome to leave at night and come back the next morning to participate in the activities.

For non-members
Early registration (up to April 30, 2010)
US$300/1 child, US$500/2 or more children from the same family.

Regular Registration (after April 30, 2010)
US$325/1 child, US$550/2 or more children from same family.

For life members
Life members get 20% discount on the above mentioned registration fees.
(Learn more about membership benefits)

At least one parent is required to attend the entire camp for a child in the 5-9 yr age group.

Last year we had to turn down several people because the number of registrations far exceeded our expectations. You are encouraged to register early to reserve your spot.

How to register?

To register, fill out the online registration form (or click the Register button) and pay your registration fee online when asked using credit card via Paypal. Registration is not considered confirmed until registration fee is paid.

If you cancel your reservation by May 15th, 50% of your registration fee will be refunded to you. Registration fees are non-refundable after May 15th.

Already registered but need to pay your registration fee?

If you have already registered for a camp but did not pay your registration fee, you can do so online using your credit card. Click on the button below to make a secure online payment through PayPal.

Photos and Testimonials from Youth Camp 2009

Click here to see photos from our youth camp in Atlanta last year. This page also contains testimonials from the children, volunteers and parents who attended the camp.