Best summer camps for kids in Coimbatore

Cricket camps to rock climbing, here's a list of the best camps in the city to make kids busy this Summer.
Best summer camps for kids in Coimbatore

Survival instinct

We all know the large gap between what kids learn at schools and what’s actually needed to be successful outside of school. Fostering skills like money management, environmental awareness and more, the camp by the Alpha Academy at Singanallur focuses on skills of survival for the kids of ages 4 to 10. “We combine moral studies with art so that it’s not just boring lectures”, says Geetha Parveen, the organiser.  April 3 to May 23 . Fee: Rs. 2000. Details: 9655545328

Science is fun

Kids may find electrical theories boring. But the case won't be the same if they knew the Edison- Tesla war behind it- exactly the idea of Praveena Shanmugam, the camp head at the Budding Boffin's club at Avinashi road.  “We intend to develop curiosity in their minds so that they go back home and dig more about each topic which is the best way to learn ”, she said. The ten-day camp is for the kids of ages 8 to 14 and has interactive sessions with experts from various fields. April 17 to 28. Fee: Rs.3500. Details:9629499977

 Art attack

Greeting cards are still valued and calligraphy still fancy.  It’s high time to let your kids know that video games and television are not the only ways to have fun indoors. The summer activities at the Arts and Craft camp by  Craftique, RS Puram includes doodling, decoupage, quilling, punch craft and more for children of age 8 to 20.  Also, there is ‘Bag of crafts’ a special session for the enthusiastic ones who want it all. April 1 to  May 20. Fee: Rs. 1500. Details:9585544877

Up in the air

The one-week camp at Coonoor by National Adventure and Leadership School (NALS) is for kids of ages 8 to 17 and is a choice ideal to get active this summer. With activities like high and low rope courses, rappelling, zip-line and rock climbing- the camp surely is going to be much sought after. April 23 to 30 .Fee: Rs.1300. Details: 9442275501

Do it yourself

How cool it would be cool if you could stitch your own clothes? Children, by the end of the design and stitching camp  by NCFT Heights, RS Puram will have at least a pair of self-made outfits to show off . From stitching skirts and sling bags to doing embroidery, there is a lot of good that comes with the camp which is for kids of ages 12 to17. April 17 to May 31 . Fee : Rs. 3500. Details:9585509706

Shutterbugs unite

Anybody over five years of age with a flair for photography can sign up for this camp by the Photo Boys studio at Lakshmi Mills where Kanakaraj Thangavel, the chief photographer help you master your camera- be it a point and shoot or a DSLR. Basic camera techniques at the introductory level, the advanced sessions of the camp will be focused on studio lighting, fashion shoots and more. April 3 to 30  Fee: Rs. 2500. Details: 9865619420

At the field

Sports camps improve leadership skills of children, besides other skills. From holding the bat right to having the right attitude after a loss, the cricket camp by Sam Sports Academy for kids of ages 6 to 16 deals with all major aspects needed to bring up a true sportsperson. 1 April -31 May. Fee: 2500. Details:9842008100

Word's worth

 The camp by Book mark library at Ramanathapuram for kids of ages 4 to 12  not only helps develop a reading habit among them but also encourages them to create their own stories. Lead by Archana Dange, apart from reading lessons, the camp also has theatrics, clay modeling and pottery workshops. Till 30 April. Fee: Rs. 750 onwards. Details: 9500911825

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