Kids’ Camp
Kids’ Camp brings the discipline of yoga together with the fun of camp. Yoga classes and meditation (quiet time) combine with games, outdoor adventure, creative arts, sports and day-trips. There is plenty of time for fun and relaxation with the goal of fostering the qualities of co-operation as well as respect for nature and all living creatures. A certificate of participation is issued on completion of the course. Open to kids between 7-11 years.
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With the increasing pressures from society, including from school and from social media, children more than ever need a foundation of strength and understanding to successfully navigate the world. There is no better way than to instil in their lives the ancient traditional teachings of India. Many of our children return again and again each year and we watch them mature into fully-rounded adults.
What better way to give your child an opportunity to learn new life-enhancing skills as well as be in a joyful environment than our Yoga Summer Kids’ Camp in south India. Your child will have fun with new friends and discover new interests. Open to kids between 7-11 years, it is a unique and exciting way for your child to spend the summer.
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The children are never bored. They are encouraged to explore every aspect of their lives, physical, mental and spiritual. Children learn the practice of yoga, how to meditate (sit quietly for the younger ones!) and just as importantly through a wide-range of activities to share, to give, to have compassion, to broaden their minds, and to develop discipline. They learn the value of karma yoga (selfless service) as they help to maintain the Ashram with their daily tasks. A certificate of participation is issued on completion of the course.
- One daily yoga class, fun as well as educational
- Morning and evening meditation (quiet time), chanting and story time
- Arts and creative classes, outdoor and indoor games, workshops with guest teachers
- Trips to places of interest
- Meals are vegetarian. Snacks and drinks are provided during the day
| 6am | Wake up |
| 6.30am | Satsang |
| 7.30am | Tea & Snacks |
| 8am | Hatha yoga class |
| 10am | Brunch |
| 11am | Karma Yoga |
| 12pm | Bhagavad Gita lecture or chanting class |
| 1.30pm | Tea & Snacks |
| 2pm | Arts & creativity / workshop / discussions |
| 4pm | Outdoor games |
| 6pm | Dinner |
| 7pm | Silent time – reading stories, writing home, likhita japa etc. |
| 7.30pm | Satsang |
| 8.30pm | Happy Assembly – indoor games |
| 9.30pm | Lights out |
Children stay in separate boys’ and girls’ dormitories supervised by counsellors. The dormitories are simple and comfortable. Bathroom facilities have cold water only. Two sheets, pillow, pillowcase and mosquito net are provided.
Dormitory: separate for boys and girls. Limited solar heated water is available.
General Guidelines
- Parents can stay before the start of Camp, however are not permitted to visit during Camp.
- To maintain the harmony of the Camp children must stay for the entire duration of two weeks. Children cannot be admitted for partial stay.
- To avoid disturbing the children’s schedule emergency phone calls only are permitted. The staff keep parents updated through a WhatsApp group.
- The following items are not allowed in the Ashram: Mobile or Smart phones, tablets/ iPad, comics, magazines etc.
- Pocket money to be deposited with the Ashram for staff to distribute on an ‘as need’ basis.
- The Ashram is not responsible for personal belongings.
- Laundry service is available free of cost.
Things to Bring
Two sets of uniform are provided as part of the course
- required medication
- swimming costume
- clothes for day trips
- towel x 3
- yoga clothes (loose pants & t-shirts)
- water bottle
- note book & pen
- torch with spare batteries
- a passport size photograph
Arrival
- Both children and parents are welcome to stay at the ashram on the night before the course starts. Accommodation on that night is free of charge.
- Upon arrival please check-in at Reception.
Departure
- Children are free to leave immediately after graduation.
- Parents are invited to meet the staff on the day of graduation.
- Both children and parents are welcome to stay at the ashram on the night after graduation. Accommodation on the night of graduation is free of charge for both children and parents.
For further information or queries, please contact [email protected]
In view of possible difficulties with visas and flights, we recommend that you register only after visas and flights are certain.
- For cancelling the registration before the start of the course, the original payment will be refunded less:
- 6.5% for Indians ie. INR payments (all accommodations).
- USD 100 up until 3 months from the booking date for USD payments (all accommodations).
- An additional USD 50 will be charged (USD refunds) where cancellation is after 3 months from the booking date (all accommodations).
- Once the course starts, if the student decides to leave within five days, the original payment will be refunded less:
- 18% for Indians ie. INR payments (all accommodations).
- 25% for USD payments (all accommodations)
- After five days of the course, no refund will be issued.
Full refund will only be granted where SYVC has had to cancel the programme.
Revised 1-12-2021