Lord Krishna: The Enchanted Journey Towards Knowledge, Dharma, and Devotion.
Date: Monday July 28th throughout Sunday August 3rd 2008
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Summer is rapidly approaching and thus the FHO Shiva Mandir unveils
it's 10th Annual Hindu Heritage Youth Summer Camp Theme: "Lord
Krishna-The Enchanted Journey Towards Knowledge, Dharma, and Devotion."
The theme, which was carefully chosen, is based on a divine message to
Arjuna within the Bhagavad Gita. He explains to Arujna 3 nobles paths
for one to take: 1.) Yoga (knowledge) which means uniting the mind and
body to achieve perfect unity beyond the limits of thoughts and
language 2.) Dharma (righteousness) which means religious duties and
customs 3.) Bhakti (devotion) which means love to a personal God and
complete surrender to Him. Lord Krishna states these are the paths
which command the strongest approval from Him.
We invite all youths to attend this week-long camp, which is sure to
be packed with great activities, lectures, sports, and fun! Throughout
the week, we will strive to impact all the youths with the philosophy
of Lord Krishna and our rich Hindu heritage. The camp will run for an
entire week (Monday - Sunday) from 9am until 5pm.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1.) Can my 6 year old child attend the camp? No, based on the maturity levels of children we require the youths to be 7 years old and above.
2.) When is the earliest time in which I can drop my children off to the Temple for camp? The Temple will be open by 8am for early drop-off.
3.) Will food and snacks be provided my children? Vegetarian lunch will be provided daily as well as snacks served throughout the course of the day.
4.) Will camp still be held in the event of rain? Yes, we have activities planned in the event of a rainy day.
5.) Will a nurse be present during the camp? Yes, nurses will be on duty daily.
6.) I am a high school student and in need of Volunteer Service Hours, how can I volunteer to earn hours?
During the camp, we choose 12 Camp Group Leaders (ages 16 and above)
that will be given service hours at the end of the camp. There are only
12 slots, so if you are interested email us immediately: Vijay Persad: vpersad@comcast.net or Avinash Persad: aspersad@comcast.net .
7.) I am interested in cooking lunch one day for the camp, who should I contact? Please email vpersad@comcast.net or call Vijay Persad (954-475-3949)
8.) I am interested in donating items for the camp, what should I donate?
Juice packs, snacks (without eggs), chips, paper towels, napkins,
plates, binders (200), paper. A full list will be available shortly.
9.) Can I bring my own lunch because of certain diet/medical reasons? Of course, once it's a vegetarian meal.
10.) How can I register for Camp? Print out the
Registration that is below. Fill it out and bring it Temple with you on
Sunday morning's or mail it to the address posted on the registration
form.
11.) Can I register on the first day of camp? Yes,
but we highly discourage this because it takes a great deal of time to
prepare folders, badges, etc and will delay the camp that Monday
morning.
13.) How much does it cost to attend the camp? The cost per youth is $25.
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Who should I contact for additional information? Vijay or Sati Persad: 954-475-3949 / Vashti Ramsumair: 954-575-9435
The Florida Hindu Organization Inc. is a non-profit religious organization established since 1981. Our goal is to provide cultural direction to the Hindu community in an attempt to expand and further develop Sanatan Dharma. The organization aims to impart strong values of Sanatan Dharma to enrich the lives of our community and thus provide for a prosperous life for future generations.
