Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnuh
Gurur Devo Maheshvarah;
Gurureva param Brahma
tasmai shree Gurave namah
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णु: गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः
गुरुरेव परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः
OM saha naavavatu
Om saha naavavatu
saha nau bhunaktu
saha veeryam karavaavahai
tejasvinaavadheetamastu
maa vidvishaavahai
om shaantih shaantih shaantih!
OM, may he Lord protect us,
May He cause us to enjoy,
May we exert together,
May our studies be thorough and faithful,
May we never quarrel with each other.
Om Peace, Peace, Peace.
ऊँ सह नाववतु सह नौ भुनक्तु
सह वीर्यं करवावहै।
तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु
मा विचद्विषावहै
ऊँ शान्ति: शान्ति: शान्ति:
saha nau bhunaktu
saha veeryam karavaavahai
tejasvinaavadheetamastu
maa vidvishaavahai
om shaantih shaantih shaantih!
OM, may he Lord protect us,
May He cause us to enjoy,
May we exert together,
May our studies be thorough and faithful,
May we never quarrel with each other.
Om Peace, Peace, Peace.
ऊँ सह नाववतु सह नौ भुनक्तु
सह वीर्यं करवावहै।
तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु
मा विचद्विषावहै
ऊँ शान्ति: शान्ति: शान्ति:
Daily Schedule
9:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Morning Prayers
9:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Chanting
9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Stretching and Yoga
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Mid-morning Snack
10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Temples of India Classes
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Outdoor/Independent Activities
2:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Morning Prayers
9:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Chanting
9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Stretching and Yoga
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Mid-morning Snack
10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Temples of India Classes
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Outdoor/Independent Activities
2:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Art Class
4:15- 4:30 p.m.
Clean-up
4:30 p.m.
End of Day Prayers
4:15- 4:30 p.m.
Clean-up
4:30 p.m.
End of Day Prayers
Cross-Stitching
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Summer Camp 2009
The children can learn cross-stitching and needlepoint -- using plastic canvas, yarn and designs that they created on graph paper. They will be able to make bookmarks, wall hangings, book covers -- the possibilities are endless!
All materials are age appropriate.
Designing on Graph Paper
© jmg 2009
Summer Camp 2009
This is the station where the kids learn that one design can be interpreted into many mediums! The children will explore the process of putting their ideas onto graph paper to use with cross-stitching, paper mosaics, weaving, bead-weaving, etc.
Off-Loom Bead Weaving
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Summer Camp 2009
Once the children understand the concept of weaving on the bead-loom, we will encourage them to explore off-loom techniques (peyote stitch, and square stitch.) Here they will, again, work from their designs on graph paper (separate station) and create wall hangings, panels for small bags, jewelry, etc. We will have large beads (which are easier to manage) for the younger children and smaller seed beads for the older children.
Bead Weaving
© jmg 2009
Summer Camp 2009
This station, which is available to both age groups, will be dedicated to learning how to weave narrow objects on a bead loom. The children will develop their skills in dressing the loom, color blending, and shaping. We will encourage them to plan all the different elements of their work onto graph paper (a separate station) before they begin their weaving.
August 10 - August 14
Puppet Making
(image to be posted shortly)
Summer Camp- 2009
The last week of camp will be dedicated to making hand puppets. The children will have different materials to choose from in creating their puppets ... felt, clay, beads, yarn, paint, etc. We will strongly encourage them to reflect on the stories that Swamiji has told them as their source of inspiration.
All puppet making techniques will be age appropriate. Some of the younger children may opt for easier materials to work with like paper, glue, markers, clay, etc.
(image to be posted shortly)
Summer Camp- 2009
The last week of camp will be dedicated to making hand puppets. The children will have different materials to choose from in creating their puppets ... felt, clay, beads, yarn, paint, etc. We will strongly encourage them to reflect on the stories that Swamiji has told them as their source of inspiration.
All puppet making techniques will be age appropriate. Some of the younger children may opt for easier materials to work with like paper, glue, markers, clay, etc.
August 3 - August 7
Modeling Clay
©jmg 2009
Summer Camp 2009
For Week 7 we will focus our energy on clay modeling. We will begin the week with making a diya for our Puja Thali -- and will then finish up the week with creating clay whistles (and possibly ocarinas for the older children). Everyone will start with making the basic foundation of a hollow clay ball and whistle mechanism. From there the kids can use their imaginations and turn them into anything they want -- animals, sea creatures, aliens ... the possibilities are endless!
And yes, they really do make sound!
©jmg 2009
Summer Camp 2009
For Week 7 we will focus our energy on clay modeling. We will begin the week with making a diya for our Puja Thali -- and will then finish up the week with creating clay whistles (and possibly ocarinas for the older children). Everyone will start with making the basic foundation of a hollow clay ball and whistle mechanism. From there the kids can use their imaginations and turn them into anything they want -- animals, sea creatures, aliens ... the possibilities are endless!
And yes, they really do make sound!
July 27 - July 31
Puja Thali
(picture to be posted soon)
Summer Camp 2009
This week we will explore the world of papier mache. The children will spend 2 or three days sculpting their thali -- and the last two days will be spent painting and decorating it.
Papier mache is a wonderfully tactile medium, and the kids usually like to really dig in and lather their hands with it. The only problem is when it dries it can be pretty stiff and uncomfortable. Therefore, we highly recommend sending in an extra pair of clothes or a painter's smock (maybe one of dad's old work shirts) with your child this week.
(picture to be posted soon)
Summer Camp 2009
This week we will explore the world of papier mache. The children will spend 2 or three days sculpting their thali -- and the last two days will be spent painting and decorating it.
Papier mache is a wonderfully tactile medium, and the kids usually like to really dig in and lather their hands with it. The only problem is when it dries it can be pretty stiff and uncomfortable. Therefore, we highly recommend sending in an extra pair of clothes or a painter's smock (maybe one of dad's old work shirts) with your child this week.
July 20 - July 24
3-D Felt Animals
©jmg 2009
Summer Camp 2009
During Week 4 the children learned how to work with felt, making a toran. This week we will build on our skills and create 3-dimensional felt animals. The children will choose different animal and flower patterns (birds, turtles, etc.) to cut, stuff, sew and design. Once they are finished with their designing they can opt to turn them into a wall hanging or mobile.
©jmg 2009
Summer Camp 2009
During Week 4 the children learned how to work with felt, making a toran. This week we will build on our skills and create 3-dimensional felt animals. The children will choose different animal and flower patterns (birds, turtles, etc.) to cut, stuff, sew and design. Once they are finished with their designing they can opt to turn them into a wall hanging or mobile.
July 13 - July 17
Toran Making
©jmg 2009
Summer Camp 2009
This week we will focus on making and decorating a toran. We will use wool felt as our material to begin with -- and then decorate with macrame, beads, gemstones, etc. The design possibilities are endless!
©jmg 2009
Summer Camp 2009
This week we will focus on making and decorating a toran. We will use wool felt as our material to begin with -- and then decorate with macrame, beads, gemstones, etc. The design possibilities are endless!
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