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Summer holidays can no longer
remain uncharted and unplanned interludes in a child’s
growing years. Indoor activities for children seem to have
their limitations. In seminars and workshops this problem is
repeatedly reviewed and had been suggested that friendly
programme could be evolved which would provide a creative
outlet for holiday and leisure time for a child's energies.
Summer camps seem to be a right solution. Normally the summer
session begins on April 15 and ends on May 30.
In Twin City various organisations offers a wide range of
activities which have been included from time to time to suite
the growing needs and wishes of the young participants.
Normally the activities of these centers are - aerobics,
crafts, clay modeling, computer training, dance, gymnastics,
horse riding, karate, and indoor & outdoor games. Some
organisations are giving costly training i.e., Music, magic
tricks, nature camp, photography, philately, video films,
roller skating, sight seeing trips, slide shows, swimming,
shooting, spoken English and also academic guidance. For these
the organisers charge 500 to 2500 rupees from each student.
The price depends on the reputation of organisations. These
camps duration will be 30 to 45 days, after the completion
most of the organisations are issuing certificates too.
Once they are through the introductory phase, they are
assessed and depending on the interest of the child, he/she is
put on to basic training. 'We take about 50 students every
year and training is given according to their age and
interest. The training includes development of their motor
abilities, skills, technique and tactics. One thing that the
kids develop at this stage is a competitive spirit. And once
they realise that they are winning, they are more
professionally inclined' says K. Eshwar Pillai, who has giving
cricket couching at LB Nagar.
In twin Cities various schools, volunteer organisations
including government organisations like
Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad, Bala Bhavan are conducting
summer camps and all of them charge premium. 'This is modern
business which is being implemented under the roof of
creativity and education. Normally in every private school and
government schools they have extra curriculum. Than what is
the need of the summer camps? It's a rich cult, which is
common man’s dream' criticises Srinivas, a resident of
Sainikpuri.
Most of the organisers are justifiably proud of their
efficient and experienced faculty members who work with high
level of dedication striving to draw out the talents in a
child within the short duration. Some were arranged special
academic guidance for children, especially from class eight to
tenth, to keep in touch with their studies during the
holidays. Usually these camps are two sessions. The morning
session begins around 9 am and concludes at noon, while the
afternoon session starts around 13 hours and goes on till 16
hours.
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