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prajnaa 2008 FAQ
1) Eligibility
1a) Who can attend?
All teenagers aged 12-19 are welcome to attend. NO
prior knowledge of Samskritam or Devanagari is required. Prior knowledge of
another Indian language is beneficial but not required.
1b) My child is 11. Can s/he still attend the
camp?
The age range for the camp is 12-19 and as such we’d
like to stick to the age range. Please contact one of the volunteers listed at
the end if you have any further questions.
1c) What proportion of girls and boys will be
attending the camp?
We are aiming for
50% girls and 50% boys, however we will not know for sure until all the teens
have registered. Regardless of the number, boys and girls will be accommodated
in separate buildings.
We will have adult counsellors in addition to instructors to facilitate smooth running of this youth camp. There will be least 1 adult counsellor for every 5 youth participants.
2)
Registration Details
2a) What are
the fees for the camp?
$150 per participant if registered and paid on or before Jun 30. $175 per participant after June 30.
Fee includes lodging, food,
teaching and materials for the duration of the camp. (Note the $25 early
bird registration discount if the fee is paid before Jun 30th).
2b) What is a travel grant and how do I apply? When will
I receive the travel grant?
Those participants who will be flying to attend the camp are
eligible for a travel grant, provided that the cost of the flight ticket is
greater than $200. Those who qualify for the travel grant will receive a $100
refund of their camp fees. If you are interested in the travel grant, please
check the box on the online registration form, complete the travel grant form
2c) Is there a refund if I cancel my registration after
paying the fee?
If the participant’s registration is cancelled before July
2, then refund of the fee will be reduced by $25 per participant. Refunds for
cancellations made after July 2 will be reduced by $50 per participant.
2d) I’ve completed the basic registration, but I forgot
to print the forms and/or pay through paypal. What do I do?
The links for the forms and Paypal are included in the
registration confirmation email that every registrant receives after completing
the registration and authorization form. The link for Paypal is specific to each registrant, so
if you still need to pay by Paypal, then please send an email with your name
and the name of the registrant to
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2e) When will the camp start?
Camp registration will begin at 2 pm on Wednesday, July 9th.
Camp activities will officially begin in the evening (around 6 pm). The camp
will end on Sunday , July 13th at 3 pm. We will be providing lunch
at 12:30 pm on Sunday for parents as well.
2f) Where should my teen go when s/he arrives at the
camp?
All participants are expected to check in at the sign-in
desk staffed by Samskrita-Bharati volunteers. This desk will be located in the
main office of the Point Bonita. There will be signs to the registration desk.
Check the campste and directions
link for a map of the camp site
2g) Can my teen arrive late?
We highly discourage participants from coming late, as they
will be missing classes (it would be difficult to catch up with the rest of the
class) as well as other activities. If you have questions, please contact one
of the volunteers (names and phone numbers are given at the end of this
document).
2h) Are parents allowed to attend the camp?
Parents are discouraged from attending the camp. A few
parents who would like to help out with the logistics of the camp will be
needed. There will not be any classes targeted for parents, nor will parents be
staying with their teens. Please contact one of the volunteers listed at the
bottom of the document if you are a parent interested in volunteering for the
camp.
3) Activities
3a) What activities will be there at the camp?
Each day will include approximately three hours of class
time, with various other outdoor and indoor activities throughout the day.
Below is a sample schedule for one day’s activities. Please note that this is a
tentative schedule and may change.
3b) What activities were there at a similar camp last
year?
Information about classes and activities as well as pictures
from last year’s youth camp in east coast can be found at: http://www.speaksanskrit.org/shraddhaa/followup.html
4) Teaching
4a) My son/daughter already goes to Samskritam
classes at home. Will this camp be appropriate for him/her?
Yes, the classes will be split into two levels: beginner and
intermediate. Those who have no prior knowledge of Samskritam will be in the
beginners level and those who have some basic conversation skills will be in
the intermediate level.
4b) Who will be teaching?
Classes will be taught by Samskrita Bharati youth
volunteers.
4c) Where will the classes be held?
Classes will be
held in
4d) Will course material be provided?
Yes, course material in the form of handouts will be
provided. Exercise books will be available for purchase at the campsite. Your
teen may want to bring Samskritam books (especially Samskrita Bharati or Rashtriya
Samskrita Samsthanam publications) or study material for reference, however
this is by no means required.
5) Transportation to
the Camp
5a) Where will the camp be held?
The camp will be held at
5b) What is the address of the campsite?
981 Fort Barry, GGNRA
Tel: 415.331.9622 Fax: 415.331.2567
5c) How do I get to the campsite?
Directions are available on the
5d) Whom do I contact if I get lost along the way?
Please contact one of the volunteers listed at the bottom of
this document.
5e) The camp ends at 3:00 pm on Sunday, but I will not be
able to pick up my son/daughter until the evening. What do I do?
Please send an email to
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samskritabharati.org notifying us that you will be picking up your
teen late and we will accommodate him/her until the evening.
5f) Are there any other teens going to the camp from my
area whom I could carpool with or fly with?
If you are interested in carpooling or booking tickets
together, please either send an email to
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samskritabharati.org, or contact one of the volunteers listed at
the bottom of the document and we will put you in touch with the other
participants from your area.
5g) Where is the closest airport?
The closest airport is the San Francisco Airport (SFO),CA. If your teen is traveling by plane to the camp, we
recommend s/he fly into this airport.
5h) Do some airlines charged
fees for children under 15 traveling alone?
Some airlines do and others
don’t. If you are flying to the camp, please be sure to check the airline
regulations before buying your ticket. If you run across any issues with
additional fees, please either send an email to
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samskritabharati.org, or contact one of
the volunteers listed at the bottom of this document.
5i) Is there any
transportation from the airport to the campsite?
Samskrita-Bharati has volunteers who will provide
transportation from the airport to the camp site. Please send an email with the
flight itinerary to
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samskritabharati.org and we will arrange for pick up/drop off to the
airport.
5j) What if the only flight available reaches the night
before the camp starts, or will be leaving the day after the camp ends?
Please send an email to
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samskritabharati.org notifying us of the arrival and departure
dates and we will provide accommodation.
6) Facilities
6a) How are the lodging facilities?
Girls and boys will
be accommodated in separate buildings. More details of the lodging will be provided
later
6b) Is there electricity in the buildings? Do the
buildings have internet access?
Yes, all the
buildings have electricity with electrical sockets to plug in appliances. We
strongly discourage teenagers from bringing laptops or other expensive
technology items and neither Samskrita-Bharati nor YMCA Bonita is responsible
in the case that something happens to those.
6c) Both my teenagers are attending. Should they pack
separate bags?
Yes, please pack separate bags for each teen, as they may be
accommodated in separate buildings.
6d) Are there any telecommunication facilities?
Cellular phone reception in the camp may not be reliable –
don’t plan to rely on cell phones to communicate! For outgoing phone calls, a
payphone is available as well as the Point Bonita phones.
6e) What kind of food would be available at the camp?
Morning continental breakfast, Indian Vegetarian
Lunch/Dinner, Evening Tea/Coffee/Snacks would be provided at the camp. If your
teen has any specific preferences, please have them bring what they need.
Please let us know if your teen has any dietary restrictions or allergies.
6f) Are there any laundry facilities?
There are NO Laundry facilities (washer/dryer) at the
campsite. Please bring enough clothing for 5 days.
7) Things to bring/Things
not to bring
7a) What are the things to bring for the camp?
• If your son/daughter has
personal preferences, plan to pack sleeping bags, blankets, pillows and
bed-sheets. However, the campsite would be providing mattresses, blankets,
pillows, bed-sheets, comforters etc. for all participants.
• Toiletry items (Tooth paste &
brush, Soap, comb, towels etc.), items of personal hygiene
• Personal prescription medicine
(please notify us if your teen will be bringing prescription medications)
• Some warm clothing
• Loose clothing - for Yoga
sessions
• Laundry bag
• Shoes/Sneakers
• Plastic water bottle
• Mosquito/Insect Repellent
• Personal alarm clock
• Flashlight
• Umbrella/raincoat
• Notebooks, Pens/Pencils
• Optional
• Any musical instruments - To
participate in cultural events
• Indian Clothing for the cultural
events in the evening
• Camera, film
• Calling cards and quarters for
payphone, as cell phone signal coverage may not be reliable.
7b) What kind of clothing is necessary?
Weather is very unpredictable and it might get a little
cooler during nights. So, please pack some kind of warm clothing (sweater,
light jacket, socks etc) in addition to summer clothing to wear during
afternoon games and hiking. Also, since we have yoga/meditation session every
morning, please pack some loose clothes and a yoga mat or beach towel. A poncho
or umbrella or rain coat would also be useful in case it rains. In addition,
some informal Indian clothing would be appropriate for the evening programs.
7c) What should my teen NOT bring?
Any expensive items such as, jewelry, TV, radio, cassette
players, video games etc. These items can break or be lost easily in the camp.
Similarly, hair dryers, curling irons and other personal appliances are also
strongly discouraged. Any alcohol or tobacco products are strictly prohibited
and participants found to have any alcohol or tobacco products will be sent
home. Any luggage brought to the camp may be subject to inspection.
8) Health and Safety
8a) Would there be a first-aid kit available?
There will be a generic medical kit available at the
campsite. However, please notify us if your teen has a medical condition and
takes medication on a regular basis. Please also have your teen bring his/her
medications to the camp.
8b) Is there any medical assistance?
The nearest hospital is located in San Franciso city:
General Information
• Please make sure that authorization and disclosure forms
have been completed and mailed to us at the earliest and surely before July 2nd..
• Please notify us if your teen has any specific medical
needs or dietary needs if you have not already done so.
• Smoking and alcohol are prohibited at any point during the
camp.
• Quiet Time: 11pm – 6am
Please contact us if you have any questions:
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samskritabharati.org
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