School Code - 14011

School Affiliation No -1780018

SUMMER CAMP 2020 REPORT

Starting in the of 24th May 2020, The Summer camp was conducted inArmy Public School, Itarana, Alwar for children to learn new skills in a safe and nurturing environment. The camp duration was 6 days, starting on 24th May 2020, and continuing till the 30th. Around 130 students participated in different activities.

OBJECTIVES :

  • To engage the kids in activities that they find both enjoyable and meaningful
  • To give them an opportunity to learn and develop skills like Art & Craft, Dance , Music, Pottery, Candle Making, 3D Animation etc.
  • To provide an even platform for all kids to explore and express their creativity, in any form
  • To educate and create awareness among them about various issues like Environment, Nutrition, etc

CAMP DURATION:

The camp concluded on 24th May 2020 to 30th May 2020 . Intra- day duration was from 7:00 am to 11:00 am.

DETAILS OF SELECTED ACTIVITIES:

    ART & CRAFT:

    In keeping with the theme of Creativity , Painting, Poster Making, Sketching, Best out of Waste, Students will find ideas, activities, crafts and coloring pages that you can have fun with while at summer camp. Learn how to make cool crafts using recycled materials, create critters from natural objects, make beads, mix up cave paint and much more!

    This activity helped the students develop their bilateral coordination, fine motor skills , promote their artistic efforts, improve visual processing skills and promote executive functioning.

    DANCE AND MUSIC:

    Music and dance are great stress removers. “Music is the shorthand of emotion.” And “ Dancers are the messengers of the gods.” Classical Contemporary, Western, Hip hop… dance forms and Common musical forms were introduced to the students.

    YOGA:

    Yoga that develop physical and mental health .yoga means addition of energy, strength and beauty of body,mind and soul. our school organized Yoga Sessions for the students on 24th May to 30th May 2020. Not with standing the fact that the school was observing summer vacation, a total of 50 students took part in the session. The students were educated on the importance of Yoga.

    They were explained that yoga helps in maintaining not only physical and mental health but also a healthy social life. The students were taught various Aasanas starting with warming up and stretching followed by the series of Padmasana, Paschimottasans, Pawan Muktasana, Vajrasana

    POTTERY:

    Pottery session include wheel throwing, hand building and sculpting in clay, plus basic metalsmithing projects in the jewelry room. Specific projects will be inspired by different themes. Campers explore what it’s like to be a potter and focus on learning to use the potter’s wheel to throw and trim pots. They will make bowls, cups, and plates as they learn the basic techniques of pottery. They were also learn how to decorate and glaze their pots.

    PICNIC:

    The most awaited day of the summer camp was the school picnic to Green Hill area (BIO –DIVERSITY PARK). Bio –diversity park gave an experience of being surrounded by greenery and the beauty of nature. The students were extremely excited and kept singing songs in the bus till they reached the venue.

    The most enjoyable time was in the play area with swings, slides, merry-go-round, see saw, All the students expressed a desire to revisit the place again. Indeed it was a great day for all the students and teachers.

    VEDIC MATHS

    Vedic mathematics is the world’s fastest calculating system. It improves mental calculations , concentration , logical thinking and grasping power.The vedic system of maths is much simpler and easy to learn then conventional maths techniques taught in the summer camp.

    COOKING:

    In summer camp kids show an interest in food and cooking, then there’s a unique opportunity to help them grow their skills with cooking classes for kids. Kids can transform this hobby into a rewarding career if given the right opportunities and guidance..

    VISIT TO UNITS:

    School organized the awareness Programme “Know your Station”. The hospitality and the support by various units is highly appreciable.The Students were divided into six groups and visit the local units where they know about the weopens, ;unit specific drills to know the Army and to enhance their motivation to join the Army .

    The groups will be rotated daily and enjoy the breakfast at unit loc by the units.The units detailed are as under- 1. one Fd/med unit from 18 Arty Bde. 2. on Inf unit from 20 Inf Bde. 3. 469 Sup coy Type ‘ 4.42 Arty Div Sig Regt.

VOLUNTEERS INVOLVED:

Be it during the planning stage , or when the camp was in progress, the wholehearted efforts of all the volunteers involved is what made the Conducting of the Summer Camp a success. We are specially grateful to the following volunteers: • Teaching Staff of ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL

  • 133, Med. Reg.
  • Arty Div.
  • Honorable Patron and Chairman
  • A big thank to venerable Principal Sir Mr. Dinesh Chand Sharma

CONCLUSION:

We concluded on 30th May with a Grand Closing Ceremony of summer Camp followed by EXHIBITION and Visit of our honorable guest Major General NS Sarna,SM GOC 42,Arty Div ,Chairperson FWO and School Chairman Bdg SS Gill,Deputy GOC.