
13/05/2025
This summer was truly special — all thanks to the incredible experience of conducting a summer camp, alongside my wonderful colleague, Ms. Reshma.
Over the span of 15 enriching days, we explored the theme ‘Personality Development and Confidence Building’ through engaging, activity-based sessions. Our curriculum included a range of impactful topics such as communication skills, self-awareness, body language, teamwork, public speaking, and more.
Interestingly, the idea of conducting this camp came from a thoughtful parent during our school’s open house — and I’m so glad we brought it to life!
Each day was carefully planned to balance learning and fun, encouraging the students to express, reflect, and grow. One of my favorite sessions was on Healthy Communication Skills. We paired introverts with extroverts and gave them time to interact meaningfully. They later exchanged one genuine compliment and one constructive criticism — both thoughtfully reviewed by us facilitators to ensure they were kind, respectful, and growth-focused. Watching them articulate their thoughts assertively and empathetically was truly heartwarming.
Another highlight was the Treasure Hunt Day, which the students absolutely loved! Clues were hidden around the campus — including one with our ever-smiling and dedicated school watchman, Mr. Swami. As part of the task, a team member had to collect a clue from ‘Watchman Uncle’ and offer him a heartfelt compliment. His joyful smile made that moment unforgettable.
While delivering the sessions was immensely fulfilling, the real challenge lay in designing activities that were both purpose-driven and playful — all within a tight time frame. But seeing the students engaged, motivated, and growing every day made every bit of effort worth it.
We wrapped up the camp with a small graduation ceremony. Each child received a token of appreciation and shared the goals they had set in their personal camp diaries — along with the progress they made. We also gathered feedback from parents, which gave us even more insight into the impact of the camp.
Overall, this journey was a beautiful learning experience — not just for the students, but for us too. We built a special bond as a group, with many students arriving early just to talk about their hobbies, YouTube channels, and more.
And all I kept thinking was: "Why didn’t I do this sooner?"