Anakkara

ANAKKARA SUMMER CAMP
WHERE CHILDREN COME TO HAVE FUN, CREATE AND RELAX

The first Anakkara Summer Camp was held in Montreal in 2010, but the camp really started in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY in 1998. The Stable Dance and Yoga studio and ArtPage Gallery founded by artists Nandu Vadakkath and Philippa Woolley, hosted the first children’s dance and art programs that developed into the first summer ca

mp in August 1998. We are very excited about our growth over the past 13 years, the new children that come to camp and the familiar faces that keep returning. We hope that our camp continues to bring joy, inspiration and opportunities for growth and learning to all of our campers and their families. Anakkara Summer Camp is special because children have fun, create and relax. Adults and children are under a lot of pressure in modern life. Spending time in nature, creating art and music, and having free time allows children to really slow down and enjoy the moment at Anakkara Summer Camp. Ages: 5 - 12
Monday - Friday
Dates: June 26th - August 4th, 2023 (6 weeks)
Camp hours : 8:45 - 16:00
Extended Care: 8:00 - 8:45 & 16:00-17:00

Location: Kensington Presbyterian Church
6225 Av. Godfrey, Montréal, QC H4B 1K3 (in the heart of NDG borough)

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORS

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are parents ourselves and honour the important work you do in raising your child/children. When you bring your child to Anakkara Summer Camp, we are excited not only to share our passion for the arts, nature and yoga, but for them to have fun and to establish strong connections with others. We know that the arts open up the heart and mind in a way like nothing else can. Creating your own original work, learning a song, dance or playing an instrument are amazing accomplishments for children, giving them confidence and joy. Our main goal is for them to be relaxed so they can truly learn and explore as they navigate this increasingly complex world. By simply taking them out into nature, we know that the simplicity of sitting silently and listening to the wind or finding a plant that is edible nurtures their independence and freedom. What sets Anakkara Summer Camp apart from other camps is the amount of unstructured free time there is every day. A time for children, individually or in small groups, to find their own inner balance. The community aspect of Anakkara also distinguishes us from other camps. We know our campers' names and usually their favourite colour! We want them to connect with each other by singing in choir, playing instruments, dancing, practicing yoga and meditation, while we honor and learn about the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, which is recognized as the custodian of the lands and waters on which our camp gathers.