Friday, March 21, 2008

QUESTIONS FROM PARENTS REGARDING CAMPS

Hello - I am mother of ---- who is studying in IVth standard. Do you think he can attend this camp? Is it safe? This is the first time we are sending her - do you think our child can manage?
I have received enough calls - so I thought I would blog for any parent who may go on the net to see more details.

The camps are being conducted by us for the last three years. We have all facilities that children need for these camps - kitchen, sleeping place, toilet etc.etc. The day normally starts with juice/ragi ganji - followed by basketball sessions - breakfast - a light rest - basketball sessions - lunch - a long rest - basketball sessions - juice/fruit piece - supper - recreational sessions - sleep.
It is a hectic day and children very quickly get used to the time-table.

PHONES ARE A BIG PROBLEM - suddenly they are home-sick; we suggest no phones or at the very least phone only during 8pm - 9pm and talk very briefly. Best is to talk to the Co-ordinator and find out how your child is doing.

WHAT TO BRING - 3-4 sets of clothes, towel, comb etc. One thick bedsheet/blanket
Proper sports shoes-playing shorts & T shirts.

DONOT GIVE money, biscuits, chocolates, fruits etc. Give breakfast for first day which they can eat in addition to what we provide. NO WATCHES - GOLD CHAINS - VALUABLES. Girls should remove all ear-rings, nose studs etc. to avoid injuries.

Your child is taking a giant step in life - the quest for becoming a great sports person - encourage them and we will give them the right start.

SUBHASH MAHAJAN