Special camp for Delhi govt schoolchildren starts at IIITD

Nearly 250 children from schools in Kalkaji, Harkesh Nagar, Tughlakabad, and other areas are participating in the camp this year.

A special summer camp is being organised by the Delhi government for the government school students at Indraprastha Institute of Technology Delhi (IIITD) from May 23 to June 18. The institute has been holding the camp every year since 2016. 

This is the seventh year when the special summer camp is being held at IIIT Delhi. Nearly 250 children from schools in Kalkaji, Harkesh Nagar, Tughlakabad, and other areas are participating in the camp this year. The camp was inaugurated by Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Monday. 

Atishi said, “This special summer camp is going to be an exciting journey for the students. Right from Day 1, they will learn something new every day. They will learn to work in teams and respect each other. What they learn here will help them tackle the challenges of everyday life and give them the confidence to utilise their skills for self-improvement.” 

She said the camp is part of the vision of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Under his guidance, IIIT Delhi has been organising this summer camp since 2016. The camp aims at sending out a message to the children that education is not confined to the classroom and textbooks, but to explore the world outside and learn new things. 

Children will get a chance to learn subjects such as applied science, art, sports, life skills, and more, along with having fun, Atishi said, adding that this camp will empower students to learn and grow during vacation. 

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