Inclusive Children’s Summer Camp

A four days inclusive summer camp was organized at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyala Hondarabalu, Chamarajanagara from 12th to 15th May 2009. 131 children including 76 disabled children participated in the camp. The camp was lead by Mr.Maltesh Badigar the resource person- who is well known and experienced in mask making, painting and stage performances.

The camp was inaugurated by Mr. G.Jayaram, Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayath- Chamarajanagar. The chief guest who were present at the inauguration were Mr.Jayaram, District Disabled Welfare Officer , Mr.Giridhar Karkal, Manager, District Lead Bank, Chamarajanagara, Mr. Venkateshwaran B, Principal Jawahar Navodaya Vidyala, Hondarabalu, Chamarajanagara and Mr. Malatesh Badiger, Member, Karnataka State Nataka Academy.

The chief guests shared their childhood experiences on summer camp and also depicted the importance of extracurricular activities in schools.
Highlight: A colorful banner was made by Maltesh Badigar which was colored by the children and the chief guest which portrayed the meaning of ‘Inclusive’. The children were taught on mask making and different drama like Andher Nagari Chowpat Raja and Balu Bannada Lokavaiah,
The children exhibited their talent by performing the dramas. The audience were flabbergasted with their dialogues and their costumes. The 20 minutes performance was memorable. The background music of Ranga Jangama team and voice of Narasihma Murthy added colors to the presentation.
The Asst Gen Manager of NABARD Mr.Vinay was the chief guest for the valedictory session.
Mrs. Radha- Deputy Director of Women and Child Welfare Department also visited the camp.