Media release

Bidar, May 14: The CST Bidar unit organised a summer camp for six villages namely Gunalli, Jamgi Colony, Rasoolabad Malegaon, Markal and Sultanpur of Bidar taluka which began from April 10 and ended on May 6. Around 450 students enthusiastically participated from class I to X.

The main purpose to this camp was to develop sound character, to explore their abilities and to identify their talents.

The CST staff together with the co-ordinator Sr Christine Misquith A C along with Sr Maria Reetha A C and Lilly Pushpa A C planned out the activity-based programme which was executed by the staff.

The children were engaged in the following activities:

1. Prayer

2. Yoga/Aerobics/Exercises

3. Action Songs

4. Basic teaching (Languages and Mathematics)

5. Craft

6. Games

7. Group activities like Quiz, Fancy Dress, Dance, Acting.

8. Moral Education through stories/life examples

The exuberant learners zealously participated and showcased their diligence towards each planned activity.  It is said "You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you."

So the entire CST staff engaged themselves to reach out to these poor children in spite of some inconveniences specially lack of proper place, hot sun in the open place etc. The outcome of summer camp is that it was extremely beneficial to the children. To continue to provide a platform, follow up "Children's clubs" have been formed in every village.

The success of the camp relied not only on CST staff but the contribution of the entire Karnataka Province.

The CST expressed its gratefulness to the Provincial Superior Sister Maria Shamita, the councillor for Social Apostolate Sister Julie Ann and to all the donors.