This summer, we suggest you give the run-of-the-mill art and craft, baking, and swimming classes a miss and sign your kids up for offbeat courses that will have them picking up the tricks of bird photography, building an aeroplane, creating wire jewellery and more.
Play the field
Let your kids escape the noise and grime of the city and make their way to the Martin Farm to get a taste of farm life. This summer camp will see kids working on the farm and understanding agricultural methods. They will study fungi, set up a vermi-culture pit, build fences, plant crops, groom animals and more.
For ages 6-12. Rs 4,000. April 24-28, 10 am. At Carmelaram Post, Sarjapur Road. Details: 9845779666
Mango mood
The alphonso mango takes centrestage in this summer camp designed to trace the roots of the most sought after variant of the king of fruits. The camp, which will be held in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, where the mango is harvested, will involve mango tasting and picking by the participants. Accommodation will be at a homestay on the beach.
For ages 5 and above. Rs. 9,800. May 5 -7. Details: 9011040773
Table talk
KydzAdda’s dining etiquette workshop is a great way to equip kids with some new and useful skills over the summer. The two-hour workshop will cover topics like table manners, the right way to use cutlery and silverware, how to set a table, posture and conversation. At the end of the workshop, kids will be given a surprise gift.
For ages 7 and above. Rs. 1,000. April 1, 11 am. At Banashankari. Details: 9686888222
Tech support
Atta Galatta hosts the ROBO-G Hands On Learning Workshop, for little ones with a keen interest in
science and mechanics. Kids can explore and learn how to build real-life machines, experiment with friction, time, distance travelled, speed, light and weight of machines. Certificates will also be
provided. For ages 7-15. Rs. 500. Sunday, 10 am. At Koramangala. Details: 41600677
Into the wild
The birdwatching and photography workshop by The Outback Experience will be held at the Outback Farm and Homestay — an idyllic location with a lake and open green spaces. Conducted by award-winning wildlife photographer, Phillip Ross, kids will be taught to capture images of birds in flight, deal with tricky lighting situations and produce striking images of birds.
For ages 10-16. Rs. 5,400. April 4 & 5. At Bannerghatta. Details: 9900147018
Wired in
If your kids are arty and creative, nurture their talent at the Introduction to Wire Jewelry — Summer camp by Bloom & Glow. Spread over five days, the workshop will entail techniques of using pliers and other tools to bend, cut, shape and harden the wire. Children will make earrings, necklaces and rings. For ages 6 and above. Rs. 3,500. April 10, 10.30 am. At Bloom & Glow, Koramangala. Details: 7259280949.
Space up
The Summer Space Camp is the place to be for kids who dream of being astronauts or scientists. Organised by Genex Space and Society for Space Education Research & Development, the four-day camp features talks by scientists from ISRO, workshops on the basics of rocket building, astronomy and sky watching, as well as quizzes and field trips to museums and planetariums.
For ages 10-16. April 19, 10 am. At Lawrence School, HSR Layout. Tickets (Rs.1,500) on spacecampblr.com
Fly high
The aeromodelling camp by Building Blocks of Life is ideal for kids who are fascinated by aeroplanes. Through the camp, participants can learn about how the aeroplane was invented, how to assemble it and the evolution of the cockpit and wings. Kids will also investigate a plane crash and will be given an aeromodelling kit.
For ages 6-9. Rs. 4,500. May 2-12, 2 pm. At Global Art, Marathahalli. Details: 9901933911
Jack of all trades
CULT fitness organises the two-week CULT Junior Summer Camp — All Round Fitness. They aim to inculcate healthy habits in children through yoga, taekwondo, boxing and more. They will also have flash games to boost mind development.
For ages 6-14. Rs. 2,500 upwards. April 10-24, 11 am. At HSR Layout. Details: 7625040492
Far East
For lovers of Japanese culture here’s an interesting event: Storyweavers for Older kids – Japan calling! Participants will learn about Japanese culture through storytelling, traditional puppets, clay modeling and more.
Ages 7-14. Rs. 3,000. April 3, 11.30 am. At Kathalaya Center, Bannergahtta Road. Details: 26689856
