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Summer Camp for Kids

1. Music Summer Camp

The Unwind Centre is organizing a musical summer camp titled ‘Summer of Love II’ –
Musicals. T he course inc ludes vocal training and learning songs and a 2 day performance
concert of all the songs they have learnt. T he Course includes songs from the popular musicals
from Disney hits & Hollywood Classics . The camp starts on April 15th till April 28th. Each batch
will have 20 s tudents.

The Disney Hits is for the kids aged 7 to 14 and it includes the popular songs from Wizard of
Oz, Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Lion King, Alladin, Cats and more. T he children will be given
basic vocal training, taught the songs and readied for the performance. Timing is from 9.30
Am to 11.00 Am and 5.00 Pm to 6.30 Pm.

The Hollywood Classics is for the kids aged from 14 and it includes songs from musicals like
My Fair Lady, Sound of Music, Grease, Mamma Mia, Fiddler on the roof and many, many more.
Timing is from 11.30 Am to 1.00 Pm and 6.30 Pm to 8.00 Pm. The camp is held at No 18,
F Block, 2nd Main Road, A nna Nagar East, C hennai 40. And also at No 67, 3rd Cross Street,
Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 20. The cost of the camp is Rs .2500/-. P h No: 99410 05949,
6537 9572

2. Hansel and Gratel

Hansel and Gratel is conducting a summer camp for kids aged 4 years to 12 years . Kids from
4 to 8 comes under junior’s batch and kids aged from 9 to 12 under seniors batch. P ublic
speaking, English enrichment, c reative writing, story time, arts and c rafts , drawing, painting,
indoor and outdoor games , puzzles , movies and music are the highlight of the camp. All kids
will receive a gift and camp certificate at the end of the camp. T he camp is from April 1st to
June 12th from 10.00 Am to 8.00 Pm. Each batch will have 2 weeks camp. T he camp is held at
Hansel and Gratel Playschool, No 11, Jagadambal Street, T Nagar, Chennai 17. Ph: 28152549.

3. Enchanting elves

Enchanting Elves has been operating as an after school ac tivity centre. For this summer
vacation, the centre has developed short summer camp schedules . It is conducting a summer
camp for kids aged from 3 years and above. The camp is for 10 days from April 1st to May 31st
from Monday to Friday with field trips on Saturday. T he camp is organized by Ms .Aarthi who is
a psychologist. T hey have half day and full day camps . The camp has a schedule of organic
gardening, wall art, kids bazaar, make and take, sing along, s tory telling, kids drama, chess ,
c reative journalism, drawing, yoga and much more. I t is held at No 26, Ranganathan Avenue,
Sylvan Lodge Colony, Kilpauk, C hennai 10, behind Brains School. P h No: 9444085903.
Website: www.enchantingelves .wordpress .com.

A Wheel Pottery workshop for kids is also conducted by Enchanting Elves on 4th April Saturday,
9.30 Am onwards . This workshop is for 3 hours and the cost is Rs.150/- per kid. T he ceramists
are Vishwanathan and Guhan Raj

4. Kriyative Kidz

Kriyative Kidz is conducting a summer camp for the age group of kids from 2 years to 14
years . I t is a fun filled camp for kids . The camp is from 15th April to 15th June. Games , Art and
c raft, story telling, dance, drawing are some of the highlights of the camp. T ransport facility is
also available. Well maintained and air conditioned rooms are there. C amp is held at No 6/22,
2nd C ross Street, Ragava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, P h No: 24744623, 9677066655.

5. The Ghaandhary School of Arts and Crafts

It is another venue that holds summer camps . The camp is from 30th March to June 1st week,
1 batch for 2 weeks . Time is from 10.00 Am to 12.00 Pm and from 2.00 Pm to 5.00 Pm. T hey
specialize in soft-toy making, nib painting, pot painting, embossing, glass and tile painting,
fabric painting, indoor games , drawing and lots more. I t is located at New No 14, Old No 25,
Jaisu Padam Street, Radha Nagar, Chromepet, C hennai. P h No: 22653423.

6. Kanchana Paati’s My Grandma’s Place

Kanchana Paati My Grandma’s Place is one of the playschool and it is organizing a summer
camp for children aged 5 years and above. I t is full of fun and exc itement. The main highlight
of the camp is karate, dance, arts and c rafts , yoga, movie club, chess, physical training,
outdoor games , magic show, kids kitchen, s tory telling, tennis , day trip, pyjama party, lunch
at a famous restaurant and much more.

The camp has three schedule the firs t camp will be from April 6th to April 17th . T he 2nd camp
will be from April 13th to May 2nd . T he third camp will be from May 4th to May 22nd. They also
conduct a special Pyjama Party and Final Day Party for kids . The day tour is visiting Dakshina
Chitra on 16th April, 30th April and 22nd May. T hey have half day camp 9.00 Am to 1.00 Pm
and full day camp 9.00 Am to 6.00 Pm. The cost for the camp is Rs .2500/- per kid onwards
and the cost depends upon the camp schedule, Dakshina Chitra enrance will be extra. T he
summer camp will be offered in the following places,

1. No 5, Bragadambal Street, Nungambakkam, C hennai 34. P h No: 43596196.
2. No 45/85, W Block, 3rd Street, Anna Nagar, C hennai 40. Ph No: 26282555
3. No 6, Krishna Sai, 100 ft Taramani Link Road, Velachery, C hennai 42. P h No: 64625363.
4. Door No 11, Shanmuga, Plot No 93, 3rd C ross Street, Thirumalai Nagar Annexe Perungudi,
Chennai 96. P h No: 42629099.
5. No 13, Dr Natesan Salai, Ashok Nagar, C hennai 83. Ph No: 24897149.
Mobile No: 9790910970, 9790920970, 9790930970. Mail Id: management@kanchanapaati.in.

7. Kiddie Club

Exciting summer camp for children aged 2 to 15 at Kiddies Club. The camp is for 10 days and
only 2 hours per day. T he camp mainly concentrates on yoga, arts and c raft, painting, story
telling, drawing, games and much more. The cost for the camp is Rs . 1000/- including all
materials and snacks . Located at Kalakutir, No 12, Kalathi Pillai Street, Sowcarpet, C hennai.
Ph No: 9940202020, 9840088299, 25298299.

8. Rainbow Summer Camp

Rainbow summer camp is organized by The Bamboola Playschool. T hey have 3 batches, 1st
batch is from April 1st to 9th April, 2nd batch is from April 16th to April 30th and the 3rd batch
starts from May 2nd to May 30th. T he cost for the camp starts from Rs .1500. Story telling,
puppetry, dance, music , arts and c rafts are the highlight of the camp. T hey conduct half day
camp from 9.30 Am to 12.00 Pm and full day camp from 3.30 Pm to 6.00 Pm for the kids . Kids
aged from 2 years to 12 years can join this summer camp. T he camp is held at Bamboola Play
School New No 73, Old No 26, Venkatakrishna Road, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai.
Ph No: 24611779, 9840394190

9. CREARTIVE

Creative is organizing a summer camp from 15th April to 15th May. I t has 2 batches , 15 days
camp for 1 batch. T his summer camp is mainly focused on learning new things and developing
c reative thinking. It is conducted in a friendly and family atmosphere, filled with fun and
excitement. Magic Show, P uppet show, Movie time, Celebrity visit, Tribal day, Story telling are
the highlights of the camp. T he regis tration starts from 23rd March and the registration fee is
Rs .200, the camp fee is Rs .1750 for kids from 4 years to 8 years and Rs .2200 for kids aged
from 9 years to 13 years . The camp is held at Jessi Moses Matriculation Higher Secondary
School, No AD 19, 5th Street, 5th Avenue, Anna Nagar, C hennai 40. P h No: 4217 0810, 99520
99871. Email: support@creartive.in.

10. Cocoon Summer Camp

Cocoon summer camp is s tarting from April 5th till May 5th. T he camp is based on the age of
the kids . Kids aged from 3 years to 12 years can join this summer camp. T he cost for this
camp s tarts from Rs .750/- per child. Timing is from 10.00 Am to 12.30 Pm. Drawing, games ,
colouring, story telling, painting, games , dance are the main ac tivities of this camp. I t is
located at No D2, Lalitha Terrace, No 7, East Abiramapuram, 1st Street, Mylapore, Chennai 4.
Ph No: 42074332. It is behind Nageshwara Rao Park.

11. Mas Play Home

Mas Play Home conduc ts a summer camp from 3rd April to 25th April. It is for kids aged from 4
years and above. Timing is from 10.00 Am to 1.00 Pm. T he camp mainly concentrates on
yoga, music instruments , playing keyboard, guitar, drums , learning spoken English and Hindi.
They have pick and drop fac ility. It is located at 100 ft Taramani Link Road. Near TCS. Ph No:
66325011

12. Artistic Aura

Artistic Aura is conduc ting a Summer Vacation Special camp for the kids aged from 5 years to
15 years . This camp conducts dance classes, drawing c lasses , browsing classes , art and c raft,
science activity, drama, acting, games , story telling, singing and much more. The camp s tarts
on April 15th till May 15th. T hey have 2 batches with 10 kids for each batch. Registration for
this camp is till 31st March. Every child will receive a gift at the end of the camp.The camp is
held at Artis tic Aura No.32/5,’B'House,1st street, Sec retariat Colony, Kellys , C hennai 10. Ph
No: 9789874828. Mail Id: pooja.artis tic@gmail.com

13. Summer Workshop On Personality Development

This summer workshop on personality development is organized by NISS Institute. The
workshop provides an opportunity to align ones personality development through scientific
techniques and through experiential learning. It involves highly interactive sessions with good
blend of fun and self exploration for children. It is for the age group of children from 11 to 16
years . It is for 3 hours a day for 5 days . The workshop includes Experiential Learning,
Presentations & Group Discussions, Role Plays , Structured Exercises , Learn-o-Games ,
Personality Assessment & Interventions , Neuro-Linguistic Programming. P h No: 99401 64661.
www.nisoftskills .com

14. Summer camp for Maths

Nehru’s children cultural association is organizing a summer camp for mathematics for the
students of c lasses 5th , 6th , 7th and 8th . T he camp is conduc ted in memory of the
mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujam. T he camp is on April 10th till May 7th the classes
will be held on all Fridays and Saturdays from 3.00 Pm to 5.00 Pm. On Sundays from 10.00
Am to 12.00 Pm. Mathematics quiz competition and mathematics talent test will also be
conducted as apart of the program. T he cost is Rs . 1000/- per kid. Camp is held on P S Higher
Secondary School, Mylapore, C hennai 4. P h No: 24453014, 9444416484. The last day for
regis tration is April 5th.

15. Winkles Children

Winkles Children is an activity centre for kids . It is conducting a 10 day summer camp for
children in the age group of 5 years to 15 years . They have four batches on April 6th , April
15th , May 11th and May 25th . The camp is from 10.00 Am to 12.00 Pm. T he focus of the
camp is arts and c raft, magic shows , calligraphy, origami, games , dance, music and much
more. T he cost is from Rs .1500/- per kid. The camp is held at Right Step Finishing School,
4, Saraswathi Street, Mahalingapuram, Chennai 34. Ph No: 45036434, 9884129508,
9444004819.

16. Summer Camp for Games

Summer coaching camp is held for the kids aged from 5 years and above. The camp is from
15th April to 14th May and they have two batches . Football, cricket, badminton, roller skating,
fitness , yoga, chess , music , dance, art and c raft will be taught in the camp. The timing is from
8.30 am to 1.00 pm. Pick and drop facility is also available. T he camp is held at Sir M.
Venkatasubba Rao Mat Hr Sec School, No 57 B, Thirumalai Pillai Road, T Nagar, Chennai 17.
Ph No: 98842 03100, 94441 17854.

Other activities

Prakriti Foundation

Lalit Kala Acadami and P rakriti Foundation present an exhibition titled ‘Vijayanagara Splendour
in Ruins ’. Till 4th April 10.30 Am to 7.30 Pm. At Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre, No 4,
Greams Road, Chennai.

Art Collections

Handlooms and handic rafts items are on display in an exhibition till 3rd April at Corporation
Community Hall, No 30, CP Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, C hennai 18. Ph No: 24662770,
9444019174.

UP Furniture Expo

Furniture from all over India is exhibited till 3rd April, 10.00 Am to 9.00 Pm. I t includes marble
furniture, wood furniture, s ilver furniture, Meenakari furniture, mirror glass furniture, gold bed
and bunks , dining tables and accessories . At Corporation Community Hall, CP Ramaswamy
Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 18. Ph No: 9444333690

Vinnyasa Premier Art Gallery

Paintings by various artist like Arivuchelvan (Madurai), P aramjit Kaur is placed as an exhibition
at Vinnyasa Art Gallery till April 10th from 10.00 Am to 8.00 Pm. At No 21/11, 1st Main Road,
CIT Colony, Mylapore, Chennai 4. Ph No: 24982515, 32533655.

Art Show

Forum art gallery presents Oh Hanuman paintings and sculptures . Till April 24th. From 10.00
am to 6.30 pm. P h No: 42115596, 42115597. No 57, 5th Street, Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar,
Chennai 20.

Festive Collection at Kilol

Kilol presents its new festive collection of hand block prints with a range of muls , voiles , kotas
and tussars in suits , fabrics , kuftans , dupattas. T ill April 10th at Kilol, No 40 A Nungambakkam
High Road, High T owers 1st Floor, Chennai. Ph No: 43021232, 9381012403

Embroidery Collection at Shilpi

A beautiful collec tion of phulkari, kantha, and taar work embroidery are on display at Shilpi.
Till April 15th at Shilpi, Nungambakkam & Alwarpet. P h No: 2499 7526

Summer Collection at Aavaranaa

Aavaranaa has launched its new summer collection, mostly of cotton and supernet block prints
and embroidered patterns . Till April 15th at Aavaranaa, No 15, Ashoka Street, Alwarpet,
Chennai 18. P h No: 2498 8292

Designers Display at CR Art Centre

Usha Sridhar, designer from Chennai, presents a new line of block printed saris and salwars as
an exhibition till April 6th 10.30 am to 8.00 pm. At CP Art Centre, No 1, Eldams Road,
Alwarpet, Chennai 18. Ph No: 24341778, 24337023.

Kismat Collection Sale

Sale up to 10% off on all range of children’s wear like t-shirts , casual, formal. T ill 31st May,
10.00 am to 8.00 pm. At Kismat Collec tion, No 71, Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Chennai 17. Ph
No: 28151924.

Exhibition cum Sale at Vimonisha Art Gallery

An exhibition cum sale of girls wear is on at Vimonisha A rt Gallery till April 4th. T he collection

includes casual and trendy salwar suit materials . At Vimonisha Art Gallery, No 12, Khader

Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam High Road, C hennai 6. Ph No: 28333815.