PIT review

"My Trip to PIT.- By Kushi J Bhatia. Age 9

On Wednesday 2nd of January 08, the ICC Kids Camp arranged for a bus to go to PIT (Parque Infantil Tenerife), held in Santacruz. All those who were going on this trip were supposed to meet outside ICC. My brother and I, along with all our friends gathered there ,very excited... waiting for 15 minutes before the bus and people came. Before boarding the bus, each person had to tell the organizer Aunty what menu they wanted from Mc Donald's for the evening snack. We then entered the bus. It took an hour to reach Santa Cruz.

We were so thrilled to enter the PIT. There were all kinds of rides: faster rides,slow rides,rides for all ages, many for younger children but I noticed that the quantity of rides had become lesser from the previous years. I still had lots of fun. The ride I liked the most was called "Master", it would go round and round and up and down,and it was fast. There was a puppet theater show which I walked out from , in 10 minutes because it was a bit boring.

Finally,everyone had to gather at the entrance to leave the PIT feeling sad that the day had come to an end... but happy that we had so much fun. We boarded the bus that took us to McDonalds which was in front of PIT. After finishing our snack we boarded the bus again and were dropped to Pineda.

I loved it! I always wish PIT is open for the entire year but its only open during the Xmas holidays.

I would like to thank the ICC Kids Camp group for organizing this wonderful trip to PIT.

Khushi J Bhatia"

Have a look at the kids having fun clicking here... I wasn't there, but it really looks the enjoyed!!

Taare Zameen par

Woh what a evening! Great movie with chips, chocolate and juices!

Even after such a short notice to all of our friends, we had a super response from you all. We were more than 50 of us watching this super duper movie: Taare Zameen Par, a film by Aamir Khan.

The movie revolves around Ishaan...
Ishaan Awasthi is an eight-year-old whose world is filled with wonders that no one else seems to appreciate; colours, fish, dogs and kites are just not important in the world of adults, who are much more interested in things like homework, marks and neatness. And Ishaan just cannot seem to get anything right in class. When he gets into far more trouble than his parents can handle, he is packed off to a boarding school to 'be disciplined'. Things are no different at his new school, and Ishaan has to contend with the added trauma of separation from his family. One day a new art teacher bursts onto the scene, Ram Shankar Nikumbh, who infects the students with joy and optimism. He breaks all the rules of 'how things are done' by asking them to think, dream and imagine, and all the children respond with enthusiasm, all except Ishaan. Nikumbh soon realizes that Ishaan is very unhappy, and he sets out to discover why. With time, patience and care, he ultimately helps Ishaan find himself

Thanks to all of you! See you all in our next event, till then, take care, namaste, ciao!!!

X´mas handicrafts 2007

Hi Dear Readers... Woulds like to hear what our kids did this X´mas in our handicraft classes?

Well then, this year we got them making movable Santa´s, taught them to pack presents and even make their own x´mas box, glittering and dangling bells, and off course their own personalized greeting cards for the season. We Even got them to help us put up a Huge 4m Christmas Tree, and huge Belen.

Just have a look at the pictures by clicking here

Our visit to the Old Age Home

On the 24th December at 11´30 we were a group of 12 of us to visit the Old Age home, Residencia y Centro de día "Jose almeida Gonzalez", in Adeje.

Kids were a bit nervous as to what they had to actually do, and we were a bit nervous as to how the kids would react on their first visit, but off course, the elders welcomed us all so warmly that we all instantly forgot our nervousness, and soon got into the mood.

We all started singing and dancing with all of the elders with the help of the nurses and the director of the centre who even played the guitar for our carols.

We then gave all the elders a gift donated by an anonymous person, and wished them all individually a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

It was an hour of great fun and a new experience for all. They even invited us all for some refreshments and snacks.

It was a super experience, specially to bring a smile on their faces on such a special day for all.!

On behalf of ICC Kids Camp we would like to sincerely thanks Mr. Kan Mirpuri for this lovely event idea and organization. We will always be with you. Thanks!

Click here to enjoy all the pictures we clicked that morning!

We hope to make trips like this more often if you all would like... Do you have any new ideas? What do you think of the events that have already taken place? Do leave your comments by clicking under :-D

Movie: Taare Zameen Par

Dear Friends, we have got the exclusive new Movie ... Taare Zameen Par, featuring Aamir Khan, so we are presenting it to all of you on big screen at the ICC, on Friday 28th Dec at 6 pm sharp.

Do not forget to tell all your friends and family to come and enjoy this movie for just 2 euros per person.

See you all there Tomorrow!

Join us on a day out at the PIT

Christmas time in Tenerife, and we all know what is the super event for the kids: PIT!!!!

PIT (Parque Infantil y Juvenil de Tenerife) is a fairground with rides, games and fun, acadecic and entertaining activities, for kids and youngsters, their families and all those with a young spirit. Sounds good, innit? So, we have planned to spend the day out together in it.

Below you have all further details.

Please, do not forget to come in confortable clothes and shoes and wear socks.

Each parent should get their own quick bite for lunch time as the Mc Donald's food will be on the way back home.

Tickets will be sold on Friday 28th December from 6pm to 9pm at ICC during the classes.

Be quick as tickets are limited!

Visit to the Centro de Mayores de Adeje

Dear Friends, as we had promised you all, this year we would be taking the kids to visit the old age home during the X´mas Holidays. So here below are all further details for a stupendous morning in de Centro de Mayores de Adeje.

Do come and join us to bringing a huge smile on our elders face.

The ICC Kids Camp Xmas Party

The 3 Kings, Melchor,Gaspar, Baltasar and Santa, visited the ICC in Pineda... Not just the kids, even their parents had great fun and were queuing up to take snaps with the Kings.

Who doesn't want to be a kid again? It's so much fun, so much of joy, so much of freedom...

ICC Kids Camp celebrated, one of the celebration day in Spain and the children got to see and take snaps with their gift bringers: Los Reyes Magos!!!

Today the 6th Jan, when the whole of Spain is running around like mad to exchange gifts between themselves... Don't you feel one of them? Isn't it a beautiful tradition that gifts are exchanged, not only between the kids but also between the elders?

Maybe for some its just a day of Reyes, maybe for some its just a day of tradition, maybe for some its just a day of expenditure... but see the brighter side of it: it gets you closer to people, it gets you closer to your friends, your family, your near ones....

On behalf of the Kids & Mothers of the ICC Kids Camp...

¡¡¡FELICES REYES!!!

We sincerely hope that the Kings do bring you lots and lots of gifts from ur family and friends...

Enjoy al the photos by clicking here!

Chritmas Party: ICC Kids Camp and Ayuntamiento de Adeje

Christmas is here!!! And we want to celebrate!!

So we have organized a fabulous Christmas Party at the ICC on Sunday, 16th Dec, 2007.

We will have the pleasure of having the Grupo de Boleros de Armeñime to sing villancicos to the children and special attendance of the Ayuntamiento de Adeje, with whom we'll be collaborating in their Christmas Campain of "Recojida de los Juguetes".

To see the programme of 16th December click here

Hence, if you have any toys used or unused and u think you don´t need them, then please send it to the ICC on Friday 14th Dec, from 6pm to 8pm (or get in touch with any of ICC Kids Camp committee members)

REMEMBER, YOUR MOVE CAN BRING "JOY" TO A "CHILD" SOMEWHERE.

THATS WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT, SHARING.

So, we wait for you on Friday- for toys collection and on Sunday for the Christmas Party and also to take snaps with Santa Claus. Be there and enjoy the party!!!

Forthcoming X´mas Activities

Hi Dear Friends!

Well well, hope u all have enjoyed all the Diwali functions, parties, and activities, along with your families, which have been going on in town.

As we all know after the grand event for us Indians, DIWALI, comes the super popular event World wide for Christians... Christmas, and followed by the Last Big Bang of the Year...New Years Eve!

And of course we have to do something for all kids... So this year we have arranged for :

1. Chritmas Handicraft for Kids
Every Friday starting from 30th Nov to 4th Jan (Both Inclusive).
2 Euros per Class

2. X´mas Party In Colaboration with the Ayuntamiento the Adeje
Date and time will be informed Shortly

Please we need you all to help us collect Used Toys & Clothes in good conditions to give to the needy, as well as Tómbola Articles.

For Further details or information please contact us.

3. A Visit to the Needy Old Age n Children Homes with the Kids.
Date and Time will be informed Shortly

Anybody willing to help in any way please do contact us.

And dear friends, we have lots of surprises waiting for you all in the coming year... so keep reading and updating yourself on our Blog, and our Calender.

Take care and see YOU and all YOUR FRIENDS and FAMILY at all Our Events! ;)

ICC Kids Camp Dance party!!

With over 200 people on Sunday 25^th December, at 17:30, the Indian Cultural Center was a place to be!! DJ Mohit made the party "happening"!!

Each and every kid enjoyed the evening, from "little Shani" of 5 months till "Dadi of Alicur", everyone danced... The kids, even their mothers, which added this to another, best kiddies event.

The kids also enjoyed the merienda, pasta, chips , pizza,pakoras etc.

We acknowledge each & every one who came for the party and also who helped to make this event possible... Conchi, Gayna, Neetu, Karishma, Kavita, Shalu, Monica, Deepa, Prerna, Priti, Juhi, Sweety, Jhanvi, Muskan, Harsha, Pooja, Priya, aunty Dhanu, aunty Kavita, aunty Shelia, anty Sharda, Kiran, Monica, Uncle Kan, Dheeraj, Kapil, Deco Globos (Marta), Vashi and Rajesh... Thank you to all!

And a big big thanks from all of us and the kids to DJ Mohit for making this event an evening to remember :D

Are you there in any of the photos? Don't forget great moments having a look at the video!!

What was your experience? Did you have a nice time? Do you think we should have one of these soon? Don't forget to leave your comments!

Let's shake our body!!!!

Diwali Greetings to ALL

Rangoli Making

On Diwali it is very typical to make Rangolis: a form of sandpainting to floor painting with traditional wet color or powder rangoli...


We thought the kids could have a great opportunity to put their diyas on them and make their house sparkle. And so we did! We gave kids a few designs of rangoli and made them paint, colour, decorate... to make wonderful designs such as these...

Take a look at the wonderfull job our kids can do here!

Diya Making

One of the most important things to do for the ocassion of Diwali, Our Festival of Lights, is to light up a lot of diyas in the house, and so we thought, why do not this year the kids make their own diyas?

So that is what we did! We made our kids make their own diyas, paint and decorate them too. We then put wax into them so that it is safer than oil...

And here you have some beautiful pictures of the making and final wonders they made. Check them out!

My Friend Ganesha movie

Oh Yes! How could we forget showing the kids this lovely movie and latest movie... MY FRIEND GANESHA... And so we did!

The story revolves around a family of 4 members, Aaditya (Father), Aarti (Mother), Ashu (8 year old son), Aditi (Father's Sister) and a maid (Gangubai). The parents of the boy are too involved in their daily lives and hence cannot give much time to the boy who always feels lonely. He would only get to be with the maid.On one rainy day the boy saves a mouse from drowning and saves his life. He brings the small mouse home and tells the maid about it. She is very happy and tells the boy that he has saved Lord Ganesha's pet ride. The boy not being able to understand Gangubai explains to him the full episode of Lord Ganesha & Mushakraj and also that he is his friend. Ashu gets sad and tells Gangubai that he is also alone and needs a friend on which she tells him that Ganesha can be his friend. The boy gets excited at this thought. It was a period where the Family was going through crisis & was coinciding with the forthcoming Ganesha Festival. Gangubai somehow convinces everyone to bring Ganesha home this festival. Ashu is very excited, Ganesha comes in their home and things started turning around in their family. Ganesha becomes Ashu's friend and together with him solves various problems of their family. Together they have a lot of fun these 11 days.

It was great to have over 100 people out of which 80 were kids to watch the movie together and create that attachment towards their own made ganapatis.

We also had a great interval ...were we had popcorn juices and sandwiches toghther.

After the movie we gave out a ganapti competion to all kids...a Crossword and a word search about our friend ganesha.The winner would get 2 free tickets to the cinema at Gran Sur for the movie of their choice. Good luck to all

Ganpati Pyjama Party

After the evening bhajan kirtan and aarti, all of the people went back home... Except us!!! Yup, we were all willing to have a great time at our very own Ganapati Pyjama Nite. A very promising nite full of many surprises and more of all, we would get to stay the night with our very special friend: Ganesha.

The kids were a bit nervous at first coz' most of their mothers were going away, but actually the mothers were more nervous ;)

Well fun time began...we were 25 kids and 5 adults. We played a very special Ladoon Game toghether, we had story time, questions and doubts the kids had about ou religion and Ganpati, and we answered and tried to solve their doubts, then we had a few bhajans, chinese telephone game, x and o game, story making game... and lots more!!!

Then after all this we had snack time... popcorns, biscuits, chips, chocolates, and milk. And to our surprise it was already 4 am! We all went to sleep as we had to rise up early for the morning aarti! And of course a few stayed up till even later.Morning all woke up by 8,30, to clear up, and have breakfast before aarti.

Would like to thank all the kids who came, and also Anjana, Amrita, Gehna, Kiran and Pooja for helping that night, And off course the ICC for allowing us to have a memorable night at their premises. Thanks!

Here are some pics of the night and morning aarti. Enjoy them!

Thanks To...

As they always say... Better late than never!! ;)

On behalf of the ICC Kids Camp we would like to Thank the ICC (Indian Cultural Centre), The full team of AHTS (Asociacion hindu de Tenerife Sur), The full team of TAN (Tenerife Asian News), The full team of the AAINA Magazine, Mr. Gope Mahtani and his full team, Mr. Purushottam, Mr. Kanayalal Mirpuri, Mr. Prakash Udhwani, Mr. Rajesh Pursnani, Ms. Conchi Pursani, Ms. Harsha Mirpuri, Ms. Kiran Mirpuri, Ms. Vaishali Mirchandani, Ms. Gehna Bhavnani, Ms. Nireka Buxani, Ms. Pooja Fabiani, Mr. Sonu Godhwani, Mr. Rakesh Godhwani, Ms. Shalu Uttamchandani, Ms. Jhanvi Bhatia, Ms. Anjana Pridhnani, Ms. Simran Dadlani, Ms. Karishma Narwani, Ms. Neetu Narwani, Ms. Monica Chandnani, Ms. Kajal Bhambani, Ms. Deepa Ramchandani, Ms. Shalu Daryanani, Ms. Nutan Ramchandani, Ms. Kavita Tilani, Ms. Manisha Sujan, Ms. Rekha Adwani, Ms. Shweta Sikka, Ms. Mali Harpalani, Ms. Chandni Gopwani, Ms. Muskan Amarnani, Ms. Priti Balani...

And last but not the least ALL the mothers and CHILDRENS, who have participated in our various activities, and All of you who have shown their interest, Help and Support in our Journey to teach our future generations our culture in a Fun and Creative way!

Thank you. This wouldn't have been possible without each and everyone of you :)

ICC KIDS CAMP

Maha Ganpati Utsav Celebration 2007

After many days of waiting, here it came!!! Bolo Shri Ganesh Maharaj Ki Jai! Ganpati Bappa... MORIYA!!!

On saturday 15th september the grand day arrived! We were all at the ICC doing the Staphna of all the Ganpati Murtis also made by the kids! All looking so special on their day! We even gave out the 108 names of Ganapati and the aarti of Ganpati to all so that they could recite them do their ganpati.

During the whole week Aartis and Bhajans were chanted morning and night, creating an unique atmosphere and plenty of ladoos and modaks was eaten and given to all the ganpatis...

The week went by so fast that we didn't even come to know. Our friend Ganpati came this year to spend 9 unforgetful days with us and the last day we had a wonderful farewell...
On 23rd September at the ICC, we had a Satnarayan Katha followed by Havan in the morning. And then, in the afternoon it was followed by a MAHA LANGAR, where we had over 1000 people who came to bid our Lord away and share the last moments with him this year.

In the evening just before the Visarjan we all got together and chanted bhajans, Dhunis, danced and sang for our Friend Ganapti.



Then the sad time began...we had to take our Ganpatis off to the sea...where he belonged...with deep sorrow and excitment we kept on chanting to him... All the kids carried their own Ganpatis one by one with their families to the sea at Bahía del Duque beach.

Once we all gathered at the beach....over 1200 people, we created an unique atmosphere for the visarjan, just like in India, all singing, dancing , chanting... GANPATI BAPPA MORIYA... PUDCHA VARSI LODKARYA!! Come back soon next year


We performed Aarti for the last time before bidding ganpati farewell, and then the immersions began. Again, one by one all the murtis were taken by the kids and their Families back to its origin... He had to go back home...



Enjoy more than 250 photos in picasa and some amazing videos on youtube (Part1, Part2, Part3, Part4, Part5)

Making Ganpati Murtis

Name any Pooja and then think of a God's name present in all of them... Do you know whom are we talking about? The most prayed Lord Ganesha.

Ganpati Chaturthi is a day on which Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees. For this occasion Indians worship the clay idol of Ganpati for 11 days and then send him back to the sea singing "Ganpati Bappa Moriya Pudch Varshi Lodkarya..."

This year we decided that all our kids should make their own Ganpati and amazingly 108 murtis were made, as the 108 Names of Ganesh! Woh! Is this a coincidence? So many beautiful Ganpatis ventured that the Ganesh Visarjan was going to be promisingly outstanding!

During several weeks kids came to the ICC punctually to sculpt, paint and decorate their little Ganpatis. And all of it thanks to Uncle Kan (Mr. Kanayalal Mirpuri), Harsha Mirpuri, and Conchi Pursnani. Hats off to them!

All these murtis were ready before the Staphna, on 15th september 2007, the beginning of the most waited religiuos function in India and here in Tenerife!

All the photos, as always, here...

Janmashtmi Celebration 2007

The Day arrived to celebrate the Birth of Lord Krishna with our very own little kids!

It was a fabulous evening where we enjoyed the magical Baal Leelas and Raas Leelas of Baby Krishna and experienced the atmosphere of Brindavan in the ICC. The hall was decorated with the matkas, Jhulas and the poster made by the kids the weeks before.


The Janmashtmi play and dances was organized by some of the kids favorite teachers... You guessed right! Sonu (Suresh) and Rakesh Godhwani. Thanks to their constant efforts we were to see our little stars performing in HINDI. Isn´t that amazing... The same kids who at home do not want to talk in their native language but then, on stage and in front of so many people, spoke it so well. Congratulations Sonu and Rakesh!

Here are some glimpses of the night

Janmashtmi Activities

After our Independence day it was the turn of our most loved baby God: Little Krishna. We had to prepare our kids to celebrate Janmashtmi.

The kids did three wonderful handicrafts during six classes: they learned how to make the Gopis Matkis, the fabricated sweet little Jhulas for the Baby Krishna, and they painted a huge stage poster for the Janmashtmi program that was held at the ICC on 3rd September 2007 in the night.


All this was taught to the Kids by Ms. Pooja Fabiani, so we would like to thank her sincerely for all her collaboration.

Don't forget to admire the kids work having a look at the photos.

60th Independence Day Gala

It was 15th August in the morning and many kids were really nervous... It was an important day for all Indians and THEY had a starring role: they were the main performers in the 60th Indian Independence Day ICC Kids Camp Gala.

All the handicrafts the kids did the previous weeks were used to decorate the ICC: there were flags, balloons, paper loops, streamers...

It was a fun-full evening with many different activities.

The kids sang Sare Jahan Se Acha to start the evening.


Disha and Deepali made us enjoy with a superb dance, Desh Rangeela.


Gayatri recited a fabulous poem about Jhasi ki Rani.


We had the public putting their hands together for the rocking Avi, Neha, Anu, Eshna, Manish, Dimpi, Rohit and Sharin delighted us with their fantastic jatkas and matkas during four great songs.


The public played four different games in which we all had a blast: a family quiz, a pegs competition, blindfold guess what's in and a timed sari draping, all of it hosted by lovely Mali and Sonia.


To end such an entertaining evening we had the Flag Hoisting and Diya Lighting by Mr. Gope Mahtani (Counsel General), Mr. Jagdish Fabiani (AHTS President) and Mr. Purshottam Bhagwani (ICC President) followed by the singing of our National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana


We would like to thank many people that made this evening possible: Rajesh, Kan Uncle, Kiran, Rekha, Sweta, Anjana, Simran, Mali, Sonia, Neetu, Karishma, Prakash Uncle, Purshottam, both Jyoti Aunties, Jhanvi, Shalu, Deepa, Nutan, Kavita, Shalu, Manisha, all the children and many more...

Here is a glimpse of the evening...

Preparing Indian Independence Day

15th August is a very important day in all our calenders: India's Independence Day।


We wanted the kids to learn more about our own Bharat, so we thought of various activities related to India, its colours, its food, its music, its essence...

The kids made long strings of loops with the three colours of our flag: deep saffron, white and green; they made a huge flag of India with their hand prints; many small flags were made out of Indian food articles and flower/leaves of the corresponding colours; some of the kids even prepared dances and poems for the Grand Show and last, but not least, the kids learned by heart the Sare Jahan Se Acha poem and our National Anthem Jana Gana Mana.

Raksha Bandan Activities

As Raksha Bandhan was approaching we thought... Why don´t we teach the kids to make their own personal rakhees for their brothers! And so we did.

With the help and guidance of Ms. Nireka Buxani, we got together and taught them Rakhi Making.

But we went one step further and also tought them to make Thalis for this auspicious ocassion. Here are the pictures of the outcome of these wonderful activities.


Check out the kids creativity having a look at the rest of the photos!

Krishna Movie and Quiz

After the Tulsi Planting, we made all the kids see India´s 1st 3D Animated Film: KRISHNA ...aayo natkhat nandlal.

After the movie we made the kids play a quiz. There were four teams and the winner would be the one the highest score.

This time the winner was the MAKHANCHOR´S Group. Congratulations to them!!

Tulsi Planting

Our next event was teaching the Kids to plant their own Tulsi, The Sacred Indian Plant.

The Response was amazing... Over 80 Tulsi pots were planted on that day! Once they finished we made them chant the Gayatri Mantra and do the Aarti of their Tulsis, reminding them they would have to do in their own houses everyday.

Click here if you want to know more about why do we consider Tulsi sacred.

Día De Canarias

Día de Canarias was our first event... 30th May 2007.

The Kids did paintings, drawings, made Canarian flags... and they got to decorate the ICC wall with them. For the Ladies... We had a CANARIAN BINGO... and the winner got 4 Tickets to Loro Parque!

It was a really nice evening together, lost of fun, laughter, and off course great to see the amazing pictures and flags done by the kids.

Don't miss out the evening's photos!

ICC Kids Camp's blog is here!

ICC Kids Camp's journey starts a war summer of 2007, in Playa de las Américas, Tenerife, Spain.Few weeks before Día de Canarias we were thinking of doing something with the kids, so they would learn about Canarias and, at the same time, have fun with other friends. So we got in touch with Mr. Purshotam and booked the Indian Cultural Center (ICC) for that weekend.

We got down to business and prepared a fun full evening with bingos, quizzes and paintings all about Día de Canarias. The response of parents and kids was great! We had almost 50 people having an amazing time!

After seeing the success of the evening we thought: "Why shouldn't we do this every week with many other topics to keep the kids busy during the summer?" And that's when ICC Kids Camp is born, a a place where children can learn in a creative and entertaining way using handicrafts, paintings, sculptures, dances, films, quizzes and games as our only weapons :D


During the 60th Indian Independence Day preparations things went on growing more and more: we created our own e-mail address (ICCKidsCamp at gmail dot com), made our own mailing lists, published a google calendar so no one missed out the important dates, created a web album so we could share all the photos and last, but not least, made our blog, the ICC Kids Camp Blog, an easy way to keep all of you informed about everything we are doing.

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