Here is a concise listing of the summer camps in our neighbourhood You may want to contact camp hosts to seek more details. If you are organising a camp, mail 4 lines to – mytimesedit@gmail.com with ‘SUMMER CAMP” in the subject line.
VOCABULARY
Build your vocabulary grammar & speaking skills.
From May 13 – 18 At Eye Level, 36, Venkatakrishna Road, R.A. Puram. Ph: 9940043929.
FOOTBALL
Great Goals is running football summer camps in various locations across the city.
On May 6. At 108, Chamiers Road, Alwarpet. Contact: 98846 32038.
INDIAN CHORAL MUSIC
Summer workshop on Indian choral music (group singing). Course director: Dr. Sudha Raja.
From May 6 to 11, 9.30 a.m. At Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, East Mada Street, Mylapore. Ph: 24643420/ 24643450/ 9840132913/ 9003015205.
YOGA AND CHANTING
Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram conducts a children’s summer camp for yoga and chanting. Includes refreshment drink and participation certificate.
From May 6 to 17, 7.30 a.m. At 31, 4th Cross Street, R.K. Nagar, Mandeveli. Ph: 24952900 / 24933092 / 24620202.
DANCE
Learn dance from master M. Sundaram’s Dance School.
Till May 26. At 2, Subbaraya Avenue, C.P. Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram. Ph: 9677008444.
SLOKA, ART AND MORE
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is conducting summer camp for children between 4 & 11 years covering sloka chanting, drawing colouring, moral stories, crafts, handwriting, indoor games and firefree cooking.
From May 6, 10 a.m. At 22, East Mada Street, Mylapore. Contact: 24643420 / 8825899123 / 9940052282.
GRAMMAR & THIRUKURAL
Summer sessions by Thamizh Mozhi Koodam: learn vocabulary, grammar, Thirukkural and more. From May 2 to 30. At 10, Devanathan Road, Mandaveli, 9282133333/ 9884399991.
MULTIPLE ACTS
Rite Stride presents summer activities: sports, native games, team building, nutrition. For ages 3 to 10. From May 13 to 24. At Citi Centre, Mylapore. Ph: 8925624504.
IMPROVE CONCENTRATION
SIP Abacus presents camp to improve concentration. For ages 5 to 12 years.
From May 1 to 15. At P S Siva Swamy Salai, Luz, Mylapore. Phone: 9841276895.
BRIDGE GAME
Bridge card games, a part of STEM curriculum in schools world over, training camp being organized for students. Fee: Rs. 500.
At Mylapore Club, Luz. Ph:
9940079691.
VEDASRI CLASS
Seetha Rama Gokulam Trust is conducting free cultural and vedic camp for children aged 7 to 17 years.
From May 1 to 20. At Asthika Samajam, 2, Venus Colony, Alwarpet. Ph: 8903039176.
TENNIS
Classic Tennis Academy conducts tennis camp for families and friends. Ages 4 up.
At 15/25, Oliver Road, Mylapore. Ph: 9840170464.
SINGING
Learn to sing pieces of Bharatiyar, Tagore. For ages 21 to 45. Fee: 500.
On May 4, 5, 11, 12 , 4 p.m. At Childrens Garden School, Mylapore. Ph: 9940075919/ 9840009831.
CRICKET
Chennai St. Bede’s Sports Foundation [CSSF] is conducting a summer cricket coaching camp for boys in the age group of 6 to 19 years. Registration forms are available at the St. Bede’s ground.
Till May 31. At the St. Bede’s School, San Thome. Ph: 9840070486 / 9841227966.
Tailoring and hand embroidery camp for children and adults. Learn satin stitches, mirror, ribbon work and more.
CREATIVE ART
The Art Room offers 5 weeks of art and creativity for children ages 7 to 14 years. New batch with new theme every Monday.
April 29 onwards, 10:30 a.m. At 15/8, 1st Cross Street, C.I.T. Colony, Mylapore. Fee: Rs 1900 per week, inclusive of materials. Ph: 7550071255.
YOGA
Summer camp on integral yoga (value added education) for children above 8 years.
From May 6, 10.30 am. At Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, East Mada Street, Mylapore. Ph: 24643420 / 9840233858.
AERO SCIENCE
Aero Science Workshop for kids from ages 4 to 14 years. DIY projects and more.
From May 1, 9:30 a.m. At Kea Mind Studio, San Thome High Road (above KFC). Ph: 9840496035.
SPIRITUAL CAMP BY ISKCON
Slokas, bhajans, mantra meditation, songs, stories, craft and fun games with course material and participation certificates. Talent show at the end of the camp.
From April 29, 10 a.m. At Bajaj House, 2, Prithvi Avenue, 2nd Street, Abhiramapuram. Ph: 9840034498 / 9710899600.
Mojo Canvas presents ‘Glow in the Dark’, a 4 day art workshop. Make nameboards & fridge magnets that glow in the dark.
From May 1 to 4. For ages 8 to 14. Fee: Rs. 1000. 26, D’ Silva Road, Mylapore. Ph: 9499051756.
SPIRITUAL CLASSES
24th year of spiritual and cultural classes for children by Sri Ramakrishna Math – vedic chanting, Gita, bhajans, healthy food habits, drawing and yogasanas, Indian culture and religion. Age: 8 to 13 years.
May 1- 31, 9 a.m. At 31, R. K. Mutt Road, Mylapore. Ph: 24621110.
FREE FOOTBALL CAMP
The Madras Sports Trust is conducting free football summer camp for under-privileged children. Includes morning breakfast, health drink, shoes, t-shirt, football. Participants will receive medal and certificate.
From April 13 to May 12, from 6 a.m. At Corporation ground, Greenways Road, R. A. Puram. Contact: 9940177008.
ART & CRAFT
Summer camp at V-Excel- pottery, tie & dye, cooking, jewellery making, coconut shell polishing, farm visit and more. Age 7+ Fee: Rs. 6000.
From April 22, 9.30 a.m. At 10/23, Thiruvengadam Street, R. A. Puram. Ph: 24983638 / 9840571731.
MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES
Up-skill Knowledge Center offers activities in association with Dimension Kids for 6 to 16 years old: Art with your grandparent, Super boy & super girl, Documentary film making (Level 1).
April 20 onwards, 10 a.m. At 2, C. P. Ramaswamy Road, Subaraya Avenue, Alwarpet. Contact: 9344578978 / 9789062915.
POT PAINTING
Summer workshop on basic pot painting for children. Multiple batches available.
At Shri’s Learning Centre, 1, 5th Street, Alwarpet. Ph: 9940142796.
MUSIC, DANCE AND MORE
2nd edition of Wandering Tree summer carnival with a range of art activities: Celnatic music by twins Shruti and Sahana from Berklee, Indian heritage tales by Dr. Chithra Madhavan, aeromodelling, zumba, Bollywood dance, story telling, self defense, doodling, creative writing, clay modelling, etc. For kids aged 5 to 12 years.
From April 22, 10 a.m. At 51, 6th Main Road, R.A. Puram. Ph: 9840111425.
MACHINE MAKING
Learn to make machines. For kids aged 10 to 15.
On April 20 & 21. At Aavishkaar’s Work Space, Alwarpet. Ph: 9443891632.
SCIMATICS
Summer camp at Children’s Land. Learn Scimatics for grades 6 to 8. From April 22, 2 p.m. At 286, TTK Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 8072196323.
ROWING
Rowing summer camp at Madras Boat Club. Age 12 +. Must know swimming. Fee Rs. 3000 for students, Rs. 5000 for adults. Dress code: plain white t-shirt, running shoes and shorts.
From April 20, 6 a.m. At 2, 3rd Avenue, Boat Club Road, R. A. Puram. Ph: 6382310244.
DRUMS
Annual summer camp ‘Rhythm’ by Jus Drums school of percusion. Age 5+.
For April & May. At F-3, Mookambika Complex,1st Floor, Lady Desika Chari Road, Mylapore. Ph: 9840046827.
TAILORING
15 day basic and 10 day advanced tailoring workshop, machine embroidery classes are conducted by New Association to Promote Upliftment of Women (NATPU).
From April 22, 11 a.m. At Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam, 332, Ambujammal Street, Alwarpet. Ph: 9445189512/ 9940135132.
BRIDGE
Summer Camp for learning the mind sport Bridge. Organised by Tamil Nadu Bridge Association (under the Bridge Federation of India). Age 10+. Fee of Rs 500 (students), and Rs 2000 (others). Will be held at two venues in two batches.
From April 25, Mondays and Thursdays, 8.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.
At Mylapore Club, Luz, and Anna Alumni Club, Boat Club Road, R A Puram. Ph: 9840501192.
CHORAL MUSIC
Learn compositions by Bharatiyar, Tagore.
Choral music workshop for children aged 10+. April 29 to May 3, 4 p.m. Fee: Rs. 500.
Choral music workshop for adults. On May 4 & 5, May 11 & 12, 4 p.m. Fee Rs. 500.
At Children’s Garden School, 7th Street, R.K. Salai, Mylapore.
Ph: 9940075919/ 9840009831. Discount offered for special cases.
COOKERY
Cooking camp ‘Fun meets healthy food’ by Neelima & Meenakshi. For ages 3 to 14 years.
April 15 to 19, 10.30 a.m. At CurioPlay, 3, Ananda Road, Alwarpet.
THEATRE
Evam Happy Cow presents a theatre workshop for children age, 3 – 5 & 6 – 12 years.
May 13 – 17, 10.30 a.m. daily. Fee: Rs. 1800. At CurioPlay, 3, Ananda Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 9840236367.
MUlLTI-SPORTS
School of Sport presents multisport summer camp. Includes women’s cricket and
snooker training for children.For ages 3 – 15.
From April 15. At Route 1, Alwarpet. Contact: 9789991818.
MUSIC
Prakriti, a music workshop for children aged 5 to 8 years, by Aalaap. Conducted by musicians – Abinaya Shenbagaraj, Chaithra Sairam and Swetha Sriram.
From April 15 to 24, 9 a.m., with a performance on April 25. At Utopia, 5/2, 1st Street, Abhiramapuram. Fee: Rs. 4000. Ph: 9840446980.
LIFE SKILLS & MORE
Photography, creative writing, English, theatre and life skills camps at Empower Kids summer camps. For various age groups.
From April 19 onwards. At 3rd Cross Street, 9, Madanagopal Street, Abiramapuram. Ph: 6379679873.
CULINARY & ARTS
Art & craft, tailoring, cooking/ baking, Tanjore painting, jewellery making, sculpting & more. Age 3 to 80.
From April 21, 10 a.m. At Shrishti School of Culinary Arts & Crafts, 17, 2nd Link Street, CIT Colony, Mylapore. Ph: 9884415279/ 9884975279.
SWIMMING
Swimming camps for 8 years & above. Three batches available- 9.30 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.
April 12, May 13, May 24. At Savera Hotel, Mylapore. Ph: 28111979/ 909479121.
CRAFTS
Viji is conducting eight types of craft activities for children aged 7 to 15 years. This is a 8-day camp. Fee: Rs. 1600. At 20, Ammani Ammal Street, Mandaveli. Contact: 9841979307.
TYPEWRITING & COMPUTERS
Typewriting / shorthand / computer classes in typewriting, shorthand & computer on office automation. At Sri Karpagam Technical Institute, 102/1, M.K. Amman Koil Street, Mylapore. Ph: 9840784906.
SPORTS
Cricket, volleyball, athletics, basketball & fitness camp at San Thome School. For girls & boys.
From April 13, 6 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. At 143A, San Thome High Road. Ph: 24641468 / 9791073538 / 9962125009 / 9884198227.
THEATRE
Evam Happy Cow presents a theatre workshop for children age, 3 – 5 & 6 – 12 years.
May 13 – 17, 10.30 a.m. daily. Fee: Rs. 1800. At CurioPlay, 3, Ananda Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 9840236367.
BHARATANATYAM
Association of Bharatanatyam Artistes of India presents summer Abhivriddhishala: learn from the dance masters with a session by Dr. Vyjayanthimala Bali. May 1 to 5. At Narada Gana Sabha, TTK Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 8930717751 / 9444377041.
MULTI-ACTIVITIES
Multi-activities for kids by Weebees Summer Camp – dance, drama, sports, science, arts. Age 5+
April 15 onwards, 10 a.m. At 89, Bishop Gardens, R. A. Puram. Ph: 9884482950.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Rainbow Fish presents summer activities: shibori, embroidered art, digital art, ceramic studio and more. For children 3.5 years and above. From April 22 to May 10. At CurioPlay, 3, Ananda Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 9952018542 / 24470438.
MULTI-ACTIVITIES
Mulitple summer activities for different age groups. Offered by Bamboola School.
From April 15 to May 30. At 75, Venkatakrishna Road, Mandeveli. Ph: 9840872951 / 6385106903.
BILLIARDS, SNOOKER
Billiards and snooker coaching camp conducted by state snooker champion Varun Kumar at Buddy’s Billiards Centre in Mylapore. Contact: 43594548 / 9840207426.
FOR TODDLERS
Summer camp at Upanishad Architect: aerobics, slokas, Bharathiyar songs, gardening, games.
At 3, D’Silva Road Mylapore. Ph: 9500144940.
COOKERY
Cooking camp ‘Fun meets healthy food’ by Neelima & Meenakshi. For ages 3 to 14 years.
April 15 to 19, 10.30 a.m. At CurioPlay, 3, Ananda Road, Alwarpet.
POTTERY
Terracotta clay pottery workshop by a professional ceramic artist. On April 6 & 7, 4 p.m. At Expressions Art Studio, 75, 2nd Street, Karpagam Avenue, R. A. Puram. Ph: 42067327/ 9444033348.
MULTI-ACTIVITIES
Summer camps on dance, martial art, gymnastics, science workshops are happening at Children’s Land Activity Center. For children aged 1 – 14 years. At 286, TTK Road, 3rd Floor, Alwarpet. Call 8072196323.
INDOOR ACTS
The Little Gym of Alwarpet is conducting indoor activities for summer: crafts, gymnastics, 3-dimensional learning. For ages 3 to 7. At 35, TTK Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 7358707220.
CHESS
Emmanuel Chess centre is conducting chess camp for children aged 5 to 16.
From April 1. At Russian Centre, 74, Kasturi Rangan Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 9940076832.
CRICKET CAMP
Chennai St. Bede’s Sports Foundation (CSSF) will conduct a cricket camp at the school premises for boys aged 6 to 19. Forms available at school grounds.
From April 1 to May 31. San Thome High Road, Ph: 9840070486 / 9841227966.
MULTI SPORTS CAMP
Mylapore Children’s Club is conducting coaching in sports: chess, cricket, shuttle badminton, table tennis, tennis. Open to boys & girls aged 6+. Karate for kids aged 15+.
In April & May. At 13, Venkatachalam Street, Mylapore. For details, call: 9444026237.
ARTS & GAMES
Chutti summer camp: slokas, craft, art, games, clay modelling, dance & handwriting. For kids 1.8 years to 14 years.
At Mandeveli. Ph: 7305630872.
DRUMS & MORE
Vibrato School of Music teaches keyboard, guitar & drums. Trinity grade syllabus.
At 11A, 27, Alamelu Mangapuram Road, Mylapore, Mylapore. Ph: 9941907676.
LANGUAGES
Learn spoken English, Hindi, handwriting: for ages 9 to 15. French & German also taught.
At Seed, 63, Jammi Building, Royapettah High Road, Mylapore. Ph: 9841930191/ 9841092083.
MATHS, ENGLISH
Summer challenge program. At Eye Level Training Center, 60, Venkatakrishna Road, R.A. Puram. Ph: 9940043929.
WEEKEND ACTS
Active Kids at Vijai’s Nest Play School is conducting multiple weekend activities.
From April 1, morning and evening sessions. At 1A, Devanathan Street, Mandaveli. Contact: 9840075462 / 9840767004.
AEROBICS & MORE
For kids between 3 to 12 years. Literary and art-based activities with aerobics and more.
From Mar. 18 to Jun 1, 10 a.m. At Upanishad Architects, 3 D’ Silva Road, Mylapore. Ph: 9500144940.
ART
Art learning sessions by GroArt from March to May. From beginners to advanced level. For 13+ years. At Aavishkaars Works Space, CIT Colony, Mylapore. Call : 9940056618 / 9908061222.
MOVEMENT WORKSHOP
Kadam, a workshop on movement for children age 4 to 7 years.
On Saturdays, 4.30 p.m. and Sundays, 10.30 a.m. At R. A. Puram. Ph: 89393 91708.
POTTERY
Pottery and sculpting workshop by S. Thiyagarajan. Age group: 10+. From March 23, Saturdays, 5 p.m. At Wandering Artist, 51, 6th Main Road, R. A. Puram, Ph: 9500042435.
THEATRE
Oppilal School of Music and Naatya Aradhna is conducting a theatre workshop on stories from Tenali Rama. Age: 5+. March 25 onwards, 9 a.m. At Sundara Vilas, 54, 3rd Street, Abhiramapuram. Ph: 9841129689.
DANCE
Raack Dance Academy is conducting a dance camp. Fee: Rs. 1000. Batch 1: 6 to 12 years. Batch 2: 9+ years. April 8 onwards, 5 p.m. & 6.30 p.m. At 51, R. K. Mutt Road, Mylapore. Ph: 24642466/ 99 / 9884192935.
GAMES & YOGA
Shloka, yoga, painting, memory games, traditional games, craft, carrom, Scrabble.Age: 4 – 12 years. March 18, 10 a.m. At Kalaa Manjari, 6/12, First Street, Venus Colony, Alwarpet. Contact: 9840421305 / 24312676.
SPIRITUAL
ISKCON Chennai is conducting a camp for children aged 5 -12 years. Theme: Famous answers to great questions. From April 29, 4.30 p.m. At 2, Prithvi Avenue, 2nd Street, Abhiramapuram. Ph: 9840034498.
MUSIC
Learn keyboard, guitar, drums, piano, violin, cello, singing. At Galilee Academy, 13, Thandavarayan Street, San Thome. Ph: 42101036/ 42102519 / 9840053062.
DRAWING & PAINTING
Global Art offers fast track packages at 25% off. For 4 to 15 years.
At 9, 1st Cross Street, Karpagam Avenue, R. A. Puram. Ph: 9381329450 / 9710402197.
MUSIC & ART
Keyboard, Carnatic music, veena, violin, guitar, Tanjore painting and glass painting classes by Shruthilaya School of Music & Arts. At 65, V. K. Iyer Road, R. A. Puram. Ph: 9841700157/ 9841946414.
LITERARY
Warhorse hosts debate, public speaking, writing and other activities. From April 3rd week. At The Stables, 21-A, School View Road, R. A. Puram Ph: 8925400281.
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