Chinmaya Mission Orlando is pleased to announce its 32nd annual summer camp for children ages 4 to 13. The theme of this year’s camp is “Best Friends Forever!” and as in past years, it will involve lots of fun interspersed with some learning. Among other things, the camp will feature:
- 10 days of fun, joy and learning of values from our scriptures
- Vedic chanting of Dasha shanti mantras
- Chanting of Guruparampara stotram , Maitreem Bhajata, world peace prayer
- Lessons about true friendship , Values from the Bhagavad gita , Stories
- Surya Namaskara, yoga asanas
- Meditation, mindfulness excercises
- Bhajans and Dance
- Sports and Games for all age groups
- Arts and Crafts
- Guru poornima celebrations
Dates and Schedule
The camp runs from Monday July 8th through Friday July 19 th 2024, NOT including the intervening weekend. Please see the schedule below for camp hours and drop-off/pick-up times.
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Day |
Camp Hours |
Drop-off Time |
Pick-up time |
Additional Information |
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Monday, July 8 |
9:00 AM |
8:45 AM |
2:45 PM |
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July 21 Sunday |
TBD |
N/A |
N/A |
Guru poornima celebrations Prayers/Meet - Camp parents will get to come and offer prayers at the altar and watch the performance of camp children. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the camp virtual or in person?A. The Camp is in person only.
Q.What is the cost of the camp?
A. The cost is $200 per child(early bird) for the full duration (two weeks). If more than one child is registering per family, then a discount of $25 off the grand total will be given. The cost will be $250 per child after early bird registration closes.
Q.Can I sign up for just one week?
A. Yes, you may sign up for one week (which can be either of the two weeks). The cost then would be $125 per child (discount of $25 off the grand total will be given if more than one child per family is registering). The cost will be $150 per child after early bird registration closes.
Q.Does the cost include food or do I need to provide that?
A. Snacks are included. However, each child must bring a packed, vegetarian lunch from home. Ice cream everyday
Q.Can I sign up for less than one week or for selected days only?
A. Sorry, but the minimum is one week. Day-to-day registrations are not accepted.
Q.When and where do I drop off my child?
A. Children must be dropped off between 8:45 AM and 9 AM. Please accompany your child and hand them off to a designated camp volunteer. Children may not be dropped off in the parking lot by themselves.
Q.When and where do I pick up my child?
A. Children must be picked up between 2:45 and 3 PM.
Q.What if my child has food allergies or special dietary requirements?
A. The online registration form has an area for specifying this information. If you have already registered but omitted this information, please notify us as soon as possible using the contact information given earlier on this page. Please note that this information is mandatory.
Q.Can someone other than the parent/guardian drop off or pick up the child?
A. Yes, if you notify us in advance of the arrangement.
