Ramakrishna Math, Madurai, organized a Summer Cultural Training Camp from 24th April to 10th May 2025 for children aged 8 to 13 years. The camp aimed at instilling spiritual values and building strong character through moral stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, cultural activities, and group participation.
Approximately 100 children from various schools (other than our own) registered for the camp, with an average daily attendance of 85 children.
Structure of the Camp
Each day was divided into five enriching sessions:
- Bhajans & Slokas
- Conducted by Swami Gunarnavananda and Swami Mathrusevananda (a private sadhu)
- Children learned devotional songs and Sanskrit slokas along with their meanings, deepening their spiritual understanding.
- Spoken Sanskrit
- Guided by two Sanskrit teachers from Vidya Bharati, Mrs. Mahalakshmi and Mrs. Amirtha
- Students were introduced to spoken Sanskrit in an engaging and practical manner.
- Patriotic Films & Games
- This session alternated between team games and screenings of inspiring short films about India’s freedom fighters, aiming to foster patriotism and teamwork.
- Spiritual Stories
- Children listened to stories with moral and spiritual lessons, presented in a captivating format.
- Craft, Yoga & Moral Videos
- Included yoga sessions, arts and crafts activities, and screenings of moral videos to offer a holistic experience for mind and body.
Conclusion
At the end of the camp, books were distributed as prizes to all participants. Special prizes were awarded to those with 100% attendance and to students who memorized and recited the Shiva Puranam.
The camp was received with great enthusiasm by the children and their parents, leaving a lasting impression on the young minds.
