On goal
At Insight Rifle Club on Avinashi Road, summer is not only about play; it’s about poise, precision, and private progress. Their taking pictures summer camp, operating from May 3 to 9, welcomes youngsters aged 9 and above into the world of air rifle taking pictures with a transparent give attention to security, self-discipline, and particular person growth.
“When we first started, we had just four or five enrolments,” recollects Sindhu Parthasarathy, Chairperson of the membership. “Today, we receive about 30 to 40 kids each summer, and most of our batches are definitely occupied.”
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The camp is led by skilled professionals, together with Sindhu herself — a multiple-time nationwide shooter — and a senior coach who additionally trains the Indian junior staff. Under their steering, youngsters start with open sight air rifles, practising over 10 metres with giant paper targets designed for rookies.
Safety, Sindhu emphasises, is paramount: “We teach safety measures from day one, both theoretical and practical. The rifles we use also have built-in child locks. Only when they’re ready do we switch them to firing mode.”
The advantages transcend the goal. “Shooting improves focus, composure, and bodily coordination,” she explains. “Children learn to synchronise their breathing, maintain balance, and handle the weapon with care and maturity. It helps them understand the importance of a routine — what they eat, how they sleep — all starts to matter.”
Parents typically arrive with questions formed by movie or media, however the camp provides readability. “We had a parent ask if we train with snipers,” she laughs. “They meant the peep-sight rifle, which is advanced but used in sports.”
Many younger shooters from these camps go on to affix common lessons and even compete nationally. “The camp helps gauge interest and commitment. At least 30% of our regulars started with summer camps.”
From May 3 to 9 at Insight Rifle Club, Avinashi Road. Fees: ₹5000. Contact: 8015598029 or 9043011116.
Making sci-fi actual
At Big Bodhi Academy’s robotics summer workshop in Coimbatore, youngsters construct, code, and innovate. Designed for ages 7 to 16, this two-week, STEM-powered camp blends robotics, drones, and 3D printing right into a hands-on, exploratory expertise.
“Our summer workshop focuses on integrating robotics into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM),” says Santha Kumar, Director of Marketing. “We achieve this through robotics, drones, and 3D printing, employing a completely enhanced, hands-on learning methodology.”
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Each day begins with a fast idea briefing, after which youngsters get constructing; whether or not it’s robots that detect obstacles or high-tech catapults. “Once the mechanical design is complete, they add electronic components, then move to coding. If the robot doesn’t solve the mission, they identify the issues — be it speed, design or sensor feedback — and try again,” explains Santha Kumar..
Even coding is made enjoyable and accessible. Young youngsters start with flashcards as an alternative of screens. “They arrange a forward block, a right turn block and scan it. If something’s off, they tweak the flashcards. This builds confidence before they transition to Scratch or Python.”
One standout challenge includes a braking system. “The robot uses an ultrasonic sensor to detect obstacles. If one is too close, it stops. When the path clears, it moves again,” says Santha Kumar. Children additionally find out how 45-degree angles create ideally suited parabolic arcs whereas launching objects with catapults.
But it’s not nearly tech. “We don’t have note-taking sessions. It’s all action. Parents tell us their kids are engaged for two and a half hours without screens. That’s the real win.”
Workshops run April to May in Nehru Nagar, Ramanathapuram, and Gandhipuram. Fees: ₹6000. Contact: 8300230194 (Nehru Nagar), 9080715825 (Ramanathapuram), 9095415393 (Gandhipuram).
Science and Nature, the enjoyable method
Aatrral Learning Centre’s summer camp brings collectively youngsters, dad and mom and grandparents. The centre, that has been round since 2014, has been working in direction of encouraging social entrepreneurship and affect amongst people and households. Their Kalam summer camp, unfold throughout seven weeks, has at its core artwork, philosophy, science, and natural farming.
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“Children, their parents and grandparents can stay at our farm and learn firsthand about agriculture and organic farming,” says ‘Aatrral’ Bala, the founder. “Learning is play-based and the whole family is in it together.” Each week of the summer camp relies on various themes. There will likely be out of doors adventures, enjoyable challenges, and hands-on experiments, video games that make one transfer, assume, and snigger and more inside a sprawling farm with home-cooked meals.
Themes embrace ‘Bio-sketch’ by means of which members can perceive how even the smallest issues round us are pushed by a life-force. They can sketch animals and automobiles, perceive their character traits, and uncover how human improvements occur by means of options in Nature.
In the ‘Creation’ themed-week, dad and mom and youngsters will find out about constructing, plumbing, electricals, and mechanics. They may also be taught how electrical circuits work, the nuts and bolts of wiring, vehicle fundamentals and upkeep. ‘Play Farming’ will inculcate a love for the pure world by educating members about seeds, vitamins, the soil ecosystem and more. Aatral can also be concerned in natural farming consulting and has helped create 200 acres of farmlands throughout Tamil Nadu.
Kalam is on at Iyal Farms, Sethumadai, until June 1. For particulars, go to aatrral_edu on Instagram, name 9597379545.
Be physique conscious
Join P V Harikrishnan, an skilled in Krav Maga, a martial artwork type that has its origins in Israel, to be taught just a few kicks and punches. “What sets apart Krav Maga from traditional martial arts is that, here, you can do anything for your safety,” says Harikrishnan. “You can use everyday objects around you to defend yourself. This can be a keychain, a chair… Anything goes in order to escape from a dangerous situation and go home safe.”
Harikrishnan, who has accomplished teacher programs from Delhi, Chennai, Australia and Germany for civilians and youngsters, will tailor the martial artwork for kids such that there is no such thing as a violence concerned. “I will teach them how to protect themselves, how to escape harm and prevent someone from hitting them,” he says, “The focus will be on defending, rather than striking.” For adults, nonetheless, trainers will guarantee they’re ready to guard themselves and individuals round them at any value.
Harikrishnan explains that the summer bootcamp will introduce youngsters to the fundamentals of Krav Maga. “If they are interested in taking it forward, they can enroll for further classes,” he provides. Harikrishnan has been related to Krav Maga for more than a decade. He educated with the International Krav Maga Federation and has been conducting workshops for adults and youngsters for over ten years in Chennai.
The Krav Maga summer bootcamp is open for kids aged 9 to 14 years. It is on from April 28 to May 2, 5.30pm to six.30pm, at Ananda, Race Course Scheme Road. Call 9790919600 for particulars.
Published – April 30, 2025 06:48 pm IST
