Venue: HDBS Date August 10-11 2019 Time:
Houston Durgabari organized a two-day Summer Camp for youth during Aug 11 and 12, 2019. With a humble beginning of the camp in 2004, this year saw the participation by 32 children from seven to 18 years of age. The camp has two main objectives – (1) to develop a sense of belonging and bonding among children of similar background, and (2) to impart basics of Indian history, religion, culture, and contributions to science and technology. To achieve these objectives, each day program is designed to have a proper balance of knowledge sessions, team sports, group projects, and temple services.
In the interactive session, children learnt about the process of applying for college admissions and scholarships from a recent High School graduate. A senior researcher and faculty from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center talked about managing post-college life and career. A lecture-cum-demonstration session on Indian Classical Music and Dance, entirely managed by senior participants, was a great success. In short period of time, the children learned dance good enough to perform at the stage.
Kabaddi was the most popular game. This year, children also played kho kho, another team sport. A few participants tried their hands at painting. Children practiced yogaasan under a highly skilled yoga teacher. The grand finale was a quiz competition where children demonstrated their knowledge and won various prizes.
A special feature of this year’s camp was a project to create Janmashtami model inside the temple where children built a river channel with water falls. And finally, since it was an overnight camp, children enjoyed bonfire, night sports, and expedition.
Jaideva Goswami, Camp Director
Summer Camp 2019 – Photo Album
A big thank you to all children and parents for participating in the 2019 HDBS summer camp, and making it a huge success! Special thanks to our camp director Jaideva da for taking the initiative on this camp.
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Calling all children to join the 2019 HDBS summer camp for a lifetime of memories…Come and have FUN with FRIENDS in the Houston Durgabari summer camp!
Overnight camp! Available for a limited number of children on a first-come-first-served basis! To sign up, email summercamp@durgabari.org with name, grade, T-shirt size, and contact info.
Registration fee: $30 per child; includes meals, T-shirts, and all supplies. Questions? Email us at summercamp@durgabari.org – register on or before August 7th.
Camp Schedule
Packing list
If your child is staying overnight, sleeping arrangements have been made in the auditorium which has a carpeted floor. Please see below a list of items that your child should have. You can bring these at the time of registration and we will store them properly. Alternatively, you may like to bring anytime prior to the evening session.
01. T-shirts
02. Shorts or leggings
03. Socks and underwear
04. Pajamas
05. Closed-toed shoes (Sneakers/Walking shoes)
06. Shoes for bathroom/shower (Flip-flops/crocs)
07. Pillow
08. Sleeping bag, sheets, and light blanket
09. Mat or something similar to put under sleeping bag*
10. Hairbrush
11. Toothpaste
12. Toothbrush
13. Shower gel
14. Shampoo
15. Towel(s)
16. Phone charger if you are bringing a phone
17. Yoga Mat
18. Flashlight (optional)
* Inflatable mat is available for $8 at Walmart
