Vasanta Vihara 2009

(A personality development summer camp for boys)

Like previous years this year also a summer camp, viz., Vasanta Vihara for boys in the age group of 10-16 yrs was held in the Ashrama in two batches from April 15th to May 10th 2009.

More than 50 students participated in the first batch which concluded on 31st April & 90 students participated in the second batch which concluded on 10th May.

The main features of the camps were:

Educative -Work Shops & Interactive Sessions, in which were organized

*Personality Developement modules

*Samskrit & lndian Culture “Language Developement Series

*Creative Thinking

*Role-Play

*Story Narration

*Library Hours

*Audio/Visual Presentation

There were also classes for Vedic Chanting, Bhajans, Subhashitams, Bhagavad Gita chanting, Yogasanas, Meditation and other subjects. Lectures and presentations were also organized on many themes like personality development, our epics & great characters, life & teachings of Swami Vivekananda, etc which were emphasized through audio visual presentations. These classes were conducted by Swamijis and eminent members of the society in the pure and elevating atmosphere of the Ashrama.