Annual Summer "Krishna Camp" 2012

25 June 2012 by Gopi Gita in Sunday School

The Annual Summer "Krishna Camp" 2012 was held from June 11 to June 22nd, for two full weeks.  40 students, ages 3 to 15 enjoyed learning and playing in a full day of Krishna conscious educational activities. 

The theme was Lord Ramachandji and his pastimes, from His Birth all the way to Luv-Kush's meeting with him.  

Morning Circle  Sita and Ram dolls made by younger class

Each day started with japa meditation and yoga. (See below for Video)  Teachers read from the full Ramayan story, taught verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam and discussed the different elements of the pastimes.  Younger students made arts and crafts to go along with the story, while older students wrote mini-essays every single day, narrating the section of the story they had studied in detail.

Students made a variety of Rama related activities.  They made Rama and Sita dolls, felt purses, Vyasasanas for King Ram, Hanuman Clubs, Bows and Arrows, flower baskets, frames for a Lord Ram picture, a Ramachandra Timeline, Ram T-shirts and much more!

Students practiced a drama on the beginning pastimes of Lord Rama and young girls practiced a dance.  They learned the "Vibhavari Sesa" song and learned the meanings of the words.

Making pencil holders Drama Practice

All in all, students and teachers had a blast!  They danced, played games, painted, did water activities, and so much more!

Dance Practice with the lil girlsKrishna Camp 2012

Little Sachi shows her T-Shirt designsGitika with her Ram T Shirt

On the last day, the whole group took a field trip to the Nature and Science Museum as a finale to an amazing two full weeks.  

Many thanks to Mother Rasakeli and her team for organizing such a wonderful Many thanks to Mrudangi Mataji, Ira mataji, Gopi Gita Mataji, Adi Shakti Mataji, Surekha Mataji and Sarika Mataji for their assistance.  Many thanks to all the parents for helping with cooking and transportation.

Last Day Field Trip to Science MuseumLast Day Field Trip to Science Museum

Gopi Gita

Gopi Gita

Gopi Gita Schomaker attended Gurukula for most of her life, and was trained in Gurukula Education by Mother Urmila.  She has been teaching for over 15 years and lives in Dallas with her husband, Rupa Madhurya and two sons.  She is initiated by His Grace Virabahu Prabhu.  Her goal in teaching is to encourage students to develop a love for learning and a love for Krishna side by side.  

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