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Chennai Kids Directory 2011

2011-04-06T17:45:00.002+05:30

The second edition of Chennai Kids Directory will be out on April 14, 2011

Do follow the website www.chennaikidsdirectory.com

Eco friendly cabs in Chennai and more news...

2010-10-02T16:24:00.000+05:30

Have you seen the new eco friendly cab launched in Chennai recently?
If not, view a picture of the cab on the YOCee's ePaper.

Whenever the Team YOCee comes across interesting happenings, we think of the kids who would love to know about them.

That's the reason we publish the ePaper.

How is it different from the website, a curious question popped up from one of the parents who keenly follows the website YOCee. We replied, "Read it once and you will see it all for yourself!"
He came back quickly to say - Yes, this is different!

The website aims at sharing news, info and reports mainly my student reporters, who are part of the annual programme YOCee hosts. But the Team YOCee reports on all the news and information that would interest the kids, of course, of Chennai city.
Know your neighbourhood first is YOCee's policy!

If you like the ePaper, subscribe to it and get it delivered directly on your desktop. It's free!
What can you do to YOCee in return? Spread the word among your young friends and support us with more readership!

YOCee's e-newspaper

2010-07-01T16:40:00.002+05:30

Another new addition to YOCee.
It is a weekly newspaper for kids. But it is an online-only edition. You will find the latest news for kids in the form of a newspaper.

You can choose to read the version online.
Or download once on to your desktop and read it at your leisure.
Or take a print out and read it while travelling.
Or forward the it to a friend who will be interested in keeping pace with the city of Chennai and the news for and by kids in Chennai.

Click on this link - http://yocee.in/issue15.php

Like the various options and the new avtar?
Then please do share it with your friends and other young people you know!

An evening of fun learning

2010-06-25T17:30:00.000+05:30

It was the second session with the student reporters of YOCee.
Kids and parents found their way to the well known school in the Mylapore area, the P.S. Higher Secondary school hall.
The air-conditioned hall filled with reporters, their parents and a few grand parents was witness to the energetic participation of the kids in the meeting.
The reporters learnt basics of writing, reporting and working for the web. Later Vincent D' Souza, Editor of Mylapore Times, Adyar Times joined the meeting. He asked the kids to take a little walk around their area in weekends to know the neighbourhood better. It would come in handy when it comes to reporting from their area, he added.
The last year's reporters received Certificates and gift vouchers in recognition of their participation in the Student Reporters Programme.

Reporters of this year at YOCee

2010-06-15T16:24:00.000+05:30

The new set of reporters joined the enthusiastic team of young reporters of last year at a briefing session held on June 13.

This informal session introducing YOCee and how to report from the schools and neighbourhood set a prelude for the next session to be held on June 20.

We plan to have a guest journalist to talk to the kids in the next meeting.

Student Reporter Programme - Apply before April 28, 2010

2010-04-25T21:41:00.000+05:30

Student Reporter Programme of YOCee

Chrysalis Busy Bee Fun Factory

2010-04-18T16:34:00.000+05:30

Chrysalis Busy Bee Fun Factory will be in town from April 19 to 25. For boys and girls of age group 5 to 13 years.
The events is a platform of creative interaction that showcases children's talents through the concept of edutainment.
Venue: Landmark, Phase 3, Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai.
Phone: Leeza A. Harris - 98410 23034

Chennai Kids Directory - Now on sale!

2010-04-04T20:20:00.006+05:30

The small team at YOCee' s office was busy working for a month on collecting and verifying data regarding the various hobby classes and activity centres in Chennai for kids.

Chennai Kids Directory, the first of its kind and the first major activity from YOCee has just seen its day. The directory for all the activities for kids in Chennai was released on April 2, 2010.

Read a report by Kritajnya, a student reporter who was at the launch function.

This directory is now on sale at YOCee, New no. 15, Karpagam Garden First Main Road, Adyar, Chennai - 20.

Price Rs. 20.

Contact YOCee for bulk orders. Go to : http://www.yocee.in/contact.php

Chennai Kids' Directory - Official release on April 2, 2010

2010-03-31T15:38:00.002+05:30

Order your copy of Chennai Kids' Directory!

2010-03-24T13:45:00.002+05:30

Finally, the Chennai Kids' Directory we have been working for a month now is into its final shape. We are interacting with the printer - one day on black and white pages, one day on the colour pages and the other day on the wrapper.
It feels good to wait for the final product to be out soon.
Meantime, for those who would like to possess a copy, here is a link to how to -
http://www.yocee.in/directory.php
From the day we announced the plan for the directory till date we have received more than 600 orders.
This number shows how keen the parents in Chennai are to keep their young ones engaged in fun and intellectual activities.

Kids' directory for Chennai

2010-03-02T16:21:00.002+05:30

Through this blog and the website www.yocee.in, we have been receiving queries on afterschool activities for kids in Chennai. Many suggestions regarding a new place or other keep coming in from the readers too.
How about putting all this info together, we thought. Brainstormed and decided to bring out a directory of all the activity places.
If you know of any place please share with us.

Kidz Expo - Feb 26, 27, 28

2010-02-25T21:55:00.000+05:30

Hi Kids, there is an exhibition of all products and services for kids at Valluvar Kottam on Feb. 26, 27 and 28.
Check it out!

Storytelling Night - Feb. 19

2010-02-18T22:09:00.000+05:30

If you love stories, here is a long session of storytelling.

The Scholastic Aviva Storytelling Night will be held On Feb. 19, 2010 from 6.30 onwards.

At Landmark Chennai Citi Centre, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore.
Contact 98408 83691 for more details.

Chennai Kids Directory : Release date April 2, 2010

2010-02-18T20:58:00.003+05:30

YOCee, the website for Chennai's young people is bringing out a directory of all the activity places for kids in Chennai. These places will be listed under various categories - Arts & Crafts, dance, music, sports and so on activitywise and area wise

The basic listing is free. Centres, people who conduct different programmes / activities for kids are welcome to share the info with YOCee. Mail the details to editor@yocee.in

There are also a few advertisement spaces available as of now. Color and B & W.
For all the details about the directory visit - http://yocee.in/directory.php

If you want to get a copy of the directory (Price Rs. 20), please register with us by mail.

The directory is planned to be released on April 2, 2010.

Puppetry workshop for Children at Hippocampus - Feb. 26

2010-02-17T19:12:00.002+05:30

Hippocampus, Chennai is holding a a puppetry workshop on Feb. 26.
Kids can learn to make simple puppets using easily available materials.
Katkatha is a puppet theatre company comes to teach you kids!
You need to register for this fun session with Anurupa Roy (Founder of Katkatha) &and Shameem at Hippocampus experience Centre, Chennai .
For further details contact Chandni @ 9444049175.
Hippocampus Children's Experience Centre is at Old. No.7, New No. 4, 12th Street, Nandanam Extension.

A quiz for kids on YOCee Last date Feb. 24

2010-02-01T09:10:00.000+05:30

A quiz on the recent happenings in the city.

Visit - http://yocee.in/contest.php and submit your entry. Now!

Contests in Mylapore

2009-12-21T18:06:00.000+05:30

The annual Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival has lots for the kids.
There are pre-fest contests for kids on Jan. 10, 2010.
Daily painting contests at the Nageswara Rao Park during the festival days, Jan. 21 to 24, 2010

All the details on www.mylaporefestival.com

Quizzing Camp - Jan.2,3 and 9,10

2009-12-21T09:05:00.000+05:30

Indian Quizzing League is holding a quizzing camp for students interested in knowing the tricks and techniques of quizzing.
The camp starts on Jan. 2, 2010 and will be spread across two weekends Jan 2,3 and 9,10. Each session will be of 2 hours each from 4-6 PM.
Venue is Door No.8, Corporation Complex 2nd Floor, Opp TicTac videos and diagonally opposite Billroth Hospital (previously Kaliappa Hospital), R.A.Puram, Chennai - 28.
Contact Sanandan - 9841272205 or Ananth 9444036449 for more details and regsitration.
Email : iqlteam@gmail.com

Childrens Day in Chennai Schools

2009-11-29T09:02:00.000+05:30

Here are a few reports on the Children's Day in Chennai Schools. Go to page no. 4

http://www.scribd.com/full/26249697?access_key=key-1afwe1qdegccjz6c2g3o

Workshop on Indian Board Games - Nov. 29

2009-11-27T07:04:00.000+05:30

'Lets do Something', an activity centre in Velachery is offering a workshop in partnership with Kreeda on Indain traditional games.
On Nov. 29, Sunday. From 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Charges - Rs. 300

Lets Do Something is at 41, Sarathy Nagar, Velachery, Chennai - 600042
Ph no: 45014350, Email: curious@letsdosomething.in
Website: http://www.letsdosomething.in

Children movies festival in Chennai - Nov. 2 to 5

2009-11-01T20:59:00.000+05:30

To mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of France’s most popular cultural hero - Asterix, Alliance Francaise, Madras will be hosting a Children Movie Festival from Nov. 2 to 5 at their autorium. At 6.30 pm all these days.

The schedule is :

Nov. 2, 2009 - Asterix and Cleopatra

Nov. 3, 2009 - Asterix Conquers America

Nov. 4, 2009 - Asterix and the Vikings

Nov. 5, 2009 - The Twelve Tasks of Asterix

For more information, contact Alliance Francaise at phone nos.2827 9803, 2827 1477
Website: www.af-madras.org

Contests on Madras for children

2009-07-26T20:07:00.002+05:30

Come August, many organisations host special events to celebrate the city we live in. That is Madras or Chennai.
There are walks to take, talks to listen to, exhibitions to watch, quizzes and contests to participate and win prizes. These are all open to public of all ages.
What is there for children?
A lot, actually.
www.yocee.in- the website for Chennai kids has come out with many contests for children studying in classes 5 to 12.
There is one to draw the route and mark the landmarks, one to just click photos and email them, one to draw the sketches of the scenes of the city and one more to listen to stories from grandmas and grandpas and mail them.
There are a lot of goodies to win as prizes in these contests.
What else, YOCee plans to put the entries together and make online albums of photos, sketches , maps and also publish online the stories of the city.
Though these contests are for kids, they need the parents and teachers to tell them about the city and its landmarks and routes.
So participate as a family so that kids could win prizes and take home a lot of unknown stories about the city.

Time to sing along

2009-07-16T09:38:00.002+05:30

Led by the well known storytellers and singers Krishna Iyer and Jeeva Raghunath, 'Sing Along' is an annual show for 15 years now. The troupe of singers, instrumentalists, young dancers will be part of this show.

This year the event will be held on July 25 at Sir Mutha Venkatasubbarao Concert Hall, Chetpet.

The popular songs sung at the Sing Along show in the past years have made it to an audio CD titled “' Along Peppy Songs' and will be released on the day. ,

Passes for the show are available at Landmark (Nungambakkam) and Odyssey (Adyar and Annanagar). For details contact 24914374 or 42060081.

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HOLIDAY CAMPS For International School Kids

2009-07-13T10:45:00.003+05:30

The schedule of International schools coincide with the academic calendar followed by schools around the world. So when the West takes break, these schools also take their break so the kids can be with their parents, visit their folks abroad.
Families from abroad visit India this time. And find the summer camps are over here and the kids are back at school.

Here is one who thought of this issue and has come up with a programme mainly for these kids in International schools.

Wordly Wise at 4, Landons Road, Kilpauk is organising theme based camps for kids studying in International schools and NRI kids who are having their annual vacation.

The camp is from 20th July to 30th August, Monday to Friday, 10am-12pm for ages 3-8 years. Activities include dance, craft, drawing, drama, story telling, field trips, confidence building, public speaking, creative writing and more.
Contact 98840 52220/ 42858992 for further details.

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Summer Camps 2009

2009-07-05T13:47:00.000+05:30

This post is an extract of the Summer Camps Section of YOCee (www.yocee.in)

The purpose is to have an archive of events that happened every year for kids and free the space on the website www.yocee.in for the current events.

You may find useful contact numbers and activities for reference.
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Creative writing camp
Pen Into Paper is for those bitten by the writing bug.
Sandhya Rao, author of children’s books with Tulika Publishers will take children through a fun and interactive writing in this workshop using simple exercises, basic tips and plenty of imagination. Children will be motivated to discover the writer in themselves.

At Hippocampus, 1/E, Subbaraya Avenue, Behind Sony World, Abhirampuram,
From May 4 to 15.
Contact 24661544, 94440 49175 for more details.

Camp on organic farming
Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) will hold a one-day residential camp in an organic agricultural farm near Chennai.
The first camp is on May 9 and the second will be on May 23.
The camp is open to kids of age 12 and above and will expose the participants to various practices in organic farming. The fee is Rs. 500.
For details contact M. Suresh at CIKS, 30, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram. Phone: 2447 1087

Summer Performance Camp
Masquerade Youth Theatre will hold Camp Neuve, a summer performance camp.
From May 4 to 22. From 10am to 1 pm
For children in the age group 12 to 19 years.
The camp combines Creative Dramatics, Movement Theatre, Story performance, Public Speaking and Debating.
Last date for application April 28, 2009
For details mail to masquerade.madras@gmail.com

Tradition and Scince Camp in Mylapore
Four Women from different fields is organising a unique science- tradition combo workshop from April 15 to 30 in Mylapore.
Science - hands on feel, English vocab, Hindu traditon through shlokas and bhajans, yoga will be taught. The camp ends with kids stage performance.
Age: 5 to11yrs.
Register before 13th. Contact Kala at 98410 04588.

Residential camp at Neelankarai
Vael's International School is organising a residential camp for students of class 5 to 8. Fun activities with hands on project work, games, art, yoga, meditation, resource talk and field trip.
From April 20 to 27.
Contact: 2449 2792, 2449 2892

Fun with Programming in T. Nagar
Hansel and Gretel conducts Summer workshop in computer programming for high school students.
(Class 8 and above) and the kids will work on a hands-on project. Multiple batches begin on April 13.
Contact : Hansel & Gretel on phone no. 2815 3856

Yoga Summer Camp in Virugambakkam
Vam Yoga conducts Kids Yoga Summer Camp from April 16.
At Putra Matriculation School, 15 AVM Avenue Road (Opposite to Vembuliamman Kovil), Virugambakkam,
Contact Mr.Prakash on cell no. 988400 01964.

Variety activities at Summer Camp in Mylapore
Nandalala Siruvar sangam will hold a summer camp in dhyanam, yoga, puppetry, journalism, dance in daily life, arts, crafts, magic, cartooning.
At Nandalala Society, No. 2 and 4, Dr. Ranga Road, Mylapore.
Contact: 2467 0893 (between 10 am and 12 noon)

Ventriloquism at Triplicane
Learn the art of ventriloquism. At 62, Irusappa Street, Ice House, Triplicane.
Contact: 94441 48832

Cartooning camp in Adyar
Cartoonist Rahnu conducts a summer camp for kids of ages 6 to 14 years.
From April 10 to 14. At Sri Mylai Karpagavalli Matriculation School, First Cross Street, Shastri Nagar, Adyar.
Contact: 2464 0487, 94442 48579

Residential Summer Camp in Self Knowledge
Nachiketas - the children's wing of Suddhananda Foundation for Self Knowledge is hosting their 12th annual residential summer camp from April 15 to 17. For kids studying in classes 8, 9 and 10.
At their ashram at Suddhanandapuram, Off East Coast Road, Uthandi.
Thematic activities, lectures, games and asanas.
Contact the camp co-ordinator at phone no. 99404 54335
Website : http://www.selfknowledge.in/others/camp.pdf

Creative Summer - the theatre way in Vepery
Kiddie Masks is offering an innovative and exciting theatre workshop for children this summer. For children in the age group 3 – 12 years. From April 15 to 25.
At Doveton Matriculation Higher Secondary School, 12A, Ritherton Road, Vepery.
Contact: Ms.Sangeetha Shah. Mobile: 98846 22575

Western Dance Camp at R. A. Puram
Flash Dance Academy will hold a summer camp in jazz, hip-hop, salsa etc. From April 15 to May 29 in three batches of 2 weeks duration.
Contact: 2, Second Floor. Third Trust Link Street, Santhome High Road, Chennai - 28. Phone: 3245 6452, 97910 32020

Cricket Summer Camp in Mylapore
Prahlad Cricket Academy holds its annual summer camp from April 5 to June 1 for boys and girls in the age group of 6 to 18 years. At P. S. High School grounds, Mylapore.
Contact N. P. Balaji, hony. secretary on phone number 94444 45999

Camp Yakaboo at Hippocampus
Creative writing, pottery, theatre, dancing, cooking and more.
Contact : Hippocampus Children's Co. 1/E, Subbraya Avenue, Behind Sony World, Abhirampuram.
Ph: 24661544, 94440 49175.

Summer Sailing Camp
A camp that introduces newcomers to the wonderful sport of sailing.
At TNSA Clubhouse. From April 12 to 19.
Contact: Tamil Nadu Sailing Association, 83, East Mada Church Road, Royapuram, Chennai - 600 013. Phone: 2538 2253, 98406 85058

Cricket coaching in Adyar
A 45 days camp to introduce basic techniques, fitness and match practice to improve performance. From April 13
At St. Michael's Academy, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar
Contact: N. Ramesh, Cricket coach. Phone: 98402 33011, 2233 5625

Weekend camp with Crocs
Interactive sessions with reptiles, nature trails through scrub forests with Irula tribals as guides, puppetry sessions. Open to kidsof 10 to 14 years of age and for the first 15 registrations only. Fee Rs. 1500 fro two days inclusive of transport, food, snacks.
At Madras Crocodile Bank, East Coast Road.
Contact: 2747 2447

Summer Camps at the Children's Club
A 40-day summer coaching camp from April 15 to May 30 will be hosted by The Children's Club Society, Mylapore. At its premises - 212/96, V. M. Street, Mylapore.
Cricket camp for kids of age group 8 to 13 yrs, Table Tennis for 7 to 15 yrs old, Drawing & Paintings for 5 to 15 yrs, Oil painting for kids over 12yrs and also for adults, Chess for 5 to 15 yrs.
Science lectures for students of class 11 and 12 will be hosted at IIT Madras and Chennai Mathematical Institute. Further particulars and registration at the Club between 5 pm & 6.30 pm (excl.Sundays)
Contact Secretary on phone No. 28474140 before 4 pm.

Summer Fun 2009 @ Hansel & Gretel
Public Speaking, English Enrichment, Creative Writing, Story Time, Reading, Arts & Crafts, Drawing & Painting, Indoor / Outdoor Games, Puzzles, Movies, Music and Much More ...
April 1 To June 12, 2009, in batches of two weeks
Age: 4 to 12 Years
Venue: Hansel & Gretel Children’s Play Centre, 11, Jagadambal Street, T.Nagar, Chennai 600017
Contact 2815 2549 http://www.hanselandgretel.in

Sports camp at Kilpauk
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) conducts coaching camps in tennis, badminton, table tennis, billiards, kung-fu and karate for boys and girls below the age of 17.
From April 13 to May 12.
Venue: YMCA, 52, Halls Road, Kilpauk
Contact: 2647 2231

Cricket camp at Adyar
St. Patrick's Cricket Academy, Chennai conducts a camp for kids of age 6 to 19 years during summer.
From April 8 toMay19.
Venue: St. Patrick's Anglo Indian School, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar
Contact - 94440 04638, 94443 00109

Aero-Modelling Workshop at Anna Nagar
The Hobby Club is organising a summer workshop where participants would be taught the art of building and flying model aeroplanes. Anyone above the age of 8 can join.
From April 27 to May 15 ; 3.30 - 5.30 pm
Venue: 1359/1, 11th Street, 18th Main Road, Vallalar Colony, Anna Nagar West
Contact: 92831 98818

Story telling workshop at K. K. Nagar
Spring into Reading is organising a week long workshop with Aunty Jeeva for children in the age group of 3 to 11 years in the first week of April.This is a certified course.
Basic - Age group 3 to 5 years - listening to stories
Intermediate - Age group 6 to 8 years - building stories and story techniques
Seniors - Age group 9 to 11 years - creative writing, mind mapping, debating.
Contact 99404 50495 for further details.

Creative writing workshop at R. A. Puram
Creative writing in English Workshop conducted by HEIWA
For kids of ages 9 to 15 years.
From April 14 to 24, 2009, 3.30 - 5.00pm
Venue: Hari Shree Vidhyalayam, Srinivasa Avenue, R.A. puram
Contact: 98408 75385

Fun with japanese at R. A. Puram
Japanese language summer course for children of age group 7 to15 years.
At Hari Shree Vidhyalayam, R.A. Puram.
From April 14 to 24, 2009 ; 10.30am to 12 noon
Contact: 98408-75385

HiKidz Super Summer
Explore. Experiment. Educate. Entertain
Summer programme that add skills for young learners. In a child-friendly air-conditioned environment.
Address: No. 71/2D, Khazura gardens, First Street
Neelangarai, Chennai – 600 041
Contact: 2449 2228 , +91-94446 75500

Alchemy Kids Summer Camp '09
Creative Summer Camps @ Alchemy Kids
Kindle your creativity with Puppetry, Theatre and Pottery. Creative summer camps that help kids explore and experiment their creative and communicative skills.
Address: Alchemy Kids, 16/15, Third Floor, Third Cross Street, Kasturibai Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 20
Contact: 6512 1119. 98410 47620

E- Camp @ E- Kids
Schools out Bamboola is in…
For memories that last a life time and activities that keep the kids coming back for more and more….activities for children 2.6yrs-12 yrs…
Address: Bamboola, 73, Venkata Krishna Road, R. A. Puram.
Contact: 2461 1779, 98408 72951, 98841 56961

CREARTIVE Kids Summer Camp 09
SUMMER CAMP 2009 for kids
CREARTIVE in association with Fevicryl Hobby Ideas presents summer camp for Kids in Arts, crafts and much more…. Experiencing kids in learning creative things explore and enjoy.
Address: AD19, 5th Street, 5th Avenue, Annanagar, Chennai -40
Contact: 99520 99871, 4217 0810

IT'S ALL ABOUT SUMMER at VANILLA
Summer camps at Vanilla Children Place
Camps and workshops that are sure to make your summer vacation fantabulistic!
Address: No. 8/57, 1st Street, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai - 4
Contact: 4553 4145, 4553 4146

Little Einstein Summer Programme
Learn Science and Maths – the fun way
Everyday Science concepts in playway method and training in logical thinking
Address: No.13, Shrinivasa Nilayam, 3rd Main Road, Vijayanagar, Velachery
Contact: 94445 14733, 2259 2257

Inme Adventure Camps
Inme Outdoor Camp : 17 activities, 1 big adventure
Week long outdoor programs for 9-17 year olds that use adventure, art and community to create powerful learning experiences.
Locations: Various locations in Karnataka, Himachal and Uttarakhand.
Contact : Chennai : 044 - 4216 4663, Bangalore : 080 - 41554663

Enchanting Elves camp at Kilpauk
Enchanting Elves
Summer camps for kids in different age groups.
Address: No.26, Ranganathan Avenue, Sylvan Lodge Colony, Kilpauk.
Landmark: Behind Bains School / Opposite Pearl Granites
Phone: 94440 85903