2025 Summer Camp – Illinois & Virginia
Join us for an exciting 2025 Summer Camp in Illinois and Virginia, where children can immerse themselves in language, arts, and culture while enjoying a wide range of engaging activities. Our structured program is designed to provide a fun-filled, educational, and interactive experience that builds skills, confidence, and friendships.
Camp Highlights
✅ Language & Storytelling – Interactive sessions with engaging books, games, and activities.
✅ Silambam & Parai – Traditional martial arts and drumming sessions with expert instructors.
✅ Arts & Crafts – Creative workshops to explore Tamil heritage through hands-on projects.
✅ Music & Dance – Experience vibrant cultural performances and choreography.
✅ Outdoor Adventures & Team Activities – Build teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
✅ Games & Challenges – Exciting competitions and fun learning experiences.
Reasons to Learn Silambam
Discipline and Focus
Confidence
Physical Fitness
Self-Defense Skills
Coordination and Agility
Community and Tradition
Silambam (சிலம்பம்)
Silambam (சிலம்பம்)is a traditional South Indian martial art known for its use of the long stick (Silambam). Originating from ancient Tamil Nadu, this martial art emphasizes agility, coordination, and tactical combat. Training in Silambam involves mastering various forms and techniques with the stick, which also includes training with other weapons and empty-hand techniques. It’s not just a martial art but a cultural practice that carries historical significance, often performed in traditional settings and festivals.
Parai and Thavil are two of the world’s oldest percussion instruments that have been used for centuries in South Indian music and ceremonies:
It is used in folk music and ritualistic performances. The Parai is played with the hands or sticks and is known for its deep, resonant sound. It has been an integral part of various Tamil cultural celebrations, including temple festivals and village gatherings.
Parai / Thavil பறை, தவில்
These are used in folk music and ritualistic performances. The Parai is played with the hands or sticks and is known for its deep, resonant sound. It has been an integral part of various Tamil cultural celebrations, including temple festivals and village gatherings.
