2006 India Summer Camp 
Each year, Educational Perspectives will host and conduct an overseas summer camp to serve students in an underprivileged area in a developing country. Last year, we served in China. This summer, we plan to serve in Chennai, India. Application forms are available on-line (see below). Volunteers are welcomed. There will be an information session on February 21, 2006 at Maryland 110 at 9:30pm(unless otherwise notified).
The official airticket sponsorship deadline is Mar 31, 2006 (for USA applicants), April 15, 2006 (for overseas applicants); after which only exceptionally qualified (if air-ticket sponsorship is requested) or self-funded applicants will be considered. Even these applicants should apply as soon as possible, as it takes a lot of planning and preparation. Late comers may find it difficult to catch up.
For interviews, we are conducting a rolling system --- the first batch of applicants will commence immediately after the mid-terms and shortly before term break this March. Interested volunteers are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Outline of the Summer Camp |
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| Destination | Sevalaya, at Kasuva Village, Pakkam P.O., Near Thiruninravur, Chennai, India (http://www.sevalaya.org/directions.html) |
| Duration | 2 weeks (in the second half of August, to early September 2006) |
| Programs | English Language |
| Health Knowledge (including first aid skills and HIV/AIDS knowledge and prevention) | |
| Recreational Activities | |
| Costs | Estimated to be ~$1300 for airfare, and $60 for VISA (6-month). Food and lodging (an Indian village living) will be provided by the school. More details to follow |
| Air-Ticket Sponsorship | Available to highly qualified volunteers. Sponsorship is competitive amongst applicants and is need based. Air-ticket sponsorship applicants should submit the "Application Form For Airticket Sponsorship Applicants Only". |
| Information Session | Maryland 110 at 9:30 pm (unless otherwise notified) on February 21, 2006, Tuesday |
| More Information | India (Chennai) Trip Q&A India (Chennai) Trip Powerpoint in pdf file |
| India Visa Information | India Embassy websites for visa informations etc |
2006 Application Form (expired)
1. Application Form for Self-funded Applicants only
2. Application Form for Airticket Sponsorship Applicants only
