Summer Camp 2025 at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad
I had the opportunity to interact with, communicate with, and train approximately 300 students in astronomy during Summer Camp 2025, which took place from May 3rd to May 22nd, 2025, at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Hyderabad.
The participants ranged from grades 4 to 12, and we conducted both theory and practical sessions. During the practical sessions, students learned about telescope assembly, optics, and safe viewing techniques. All students had the chance to observe the Sun and sunspots using an 8-inch Dobsonian telescope equipped with a solar filter. About 150 students participated in night sky observations; however, cloudy skies hindered these activities for most of the camp.
Most students were passionate about learning, and some performed exceptionally well in their assessments. We awarded them medals for their achievements to encourage and motivate them further!