Atlanta Vedic Temple holds a Fun & Learn camp for children -Atlanta Dunia -

Atlanta Vedic Temple holds
a Fun & Learn camp for children

True to its tradition of all-round child development, AVT once again played host to this year’s youth summer campers. The children with ages 5 to 16 arrived on Friday afternoon dumped their sleeping baggage plus personal belongings, gulped camp’s first yummy snack and rushed into learning of Bollywood dance. They appeared worn out by dinner-time, relaxed watching a movie and learnt with dedication the night-time prayers plus basic knowledge on Vedas and daily Vedic duties.

Next day, they woke up early, said morning prayers and performed Yogasans and Pranayam. After breakfast they performed Hawan, during which they imbibed further Vedic knowledge. They spent rest of the day in mirth and merriment.

As part of creative activities, they made toys from papers, painted, did work related to arts and craft. They learnt dental-hygiene and the Art-of-living, musical beats on instrument Tablaa, and watched a puppet show on Asthma awareness. They were overawed by the dance-on-skate performance by one-of-their own 14 year old (Aaditya) who was an ex-national champion of India in year 2008.

The evening was more hilarious with fun-games like water-balloons, tug-of-war, water-slides and cricket. The excitement continued into the night when they gathered around a camp fire for a talent show in which each one thrilled others with jokes, mimicry and music. Reluctantly, they went to sleep but not before reciting their regular night-time prayers.

On the third and final day, after their regular morning prayers and Yogasans plus Pranayam, they posed for personal and group souvenir photographs. After that they narrated to happy parents all their experiences of the camp. They performed Hawan and recited the Vedic summary including the daily duties of life. In closing ceremony they listened to the parting advice from temple’s Acharyaji to become good human beings whichever professions they opt for in later life. Each one was recognized for being a great congenial camper. After final delicious lunch, they all left completely contented and with a strong desire to come back again in yr. 2010.

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August18,2009