Inaugural Session of Balamandir Summer Camp 2025
- Balamandir Summer Camp - 2025 was inaugurated on Thursday, 1st May, at the VIHE Hall.
- On the first day of camp, nearly 90 students (40 girls and 50 boys) attended the function.
- Nearly 60 parents were present in the Inaugural Function.
- One of the teachers welcomed the gathering and explained the rules for the Camp.
- Swami Satyajnananandaji Maharaj, Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, blessed the students by giving a short benedictory address in which he said that each one was unique in his/her own way, and that students should find out that uniqueness and develop accordingly.
- Swami Satyaprabhananda explained the importance of the Summer Camp activities for a wonderful development of students. He also hinted at the responsibility of the parents in moulding their childrens' future.
- Children were taught Bhajans, Shlokas, Drawing, Moral Stories, Yoga, etc.
- Monks, parents, teachers and volunteers attended the function.
- The programme came to an end at 12.15 p.m. followed by Prasadam distribution.
Valedictory Session of Balamandir Summer Camp 2025
1. The Camp was inaugurated on 1 st May, Thursday, 2025. Boys and girls of 8 to 13 years joined this Camp. 62 girls and 82 boys joined the Camp.
2. Bhajans, Shlokas, Yoga, Drawing, Moral stories, etc., were taught to the students.
3. To instill devotion in their minds, students were given training in Kumkum Archana on 11 th May, Sunday. Many students joined along with their parents.
4. On the same day, there was a special discourse for the parents on how to maintain their children’s physical and mental health in a better way. Mr. Krishna, Co-Founder and head Coach of Temple of Strength, delivered a wonderful talk on “Installing Physical and Mental Resilience Among Kids.” The parents liked the talk.
5. And, to enhance our Hindu culture, students performed Mata-Pita Puja on Sunday, May 25th. They worshipped their parents, and parents blessed their children. Srimat Swami Atmaghananandaji Mj. gave a brief talk on the importance of discipline, truthfulness, etc.
6. Valedictory Function was held on Saturday, 31 st May. Cultural Programmes like Shlokas, Bhajans, Drama in Tamil and English, Yoga Demonstration, Dance, Recitation, etc., were held. Nearly 90 parents and 90 students were present.
7. Pictures showing the drawing talent of the students were exhibited.
8. Srimat Swami Dharmatmanandaji Mj. and Srimat Swami Atmaghananandaji Mj. gave a beautiful benedictory address praising the students for their performance and discipline.
9. Students and parents were served drinks in the middle and lunch Prasadam at the end.