This summer, ‘The Woods’ beckon kids to rediscover

Mokokchung, June 6 (MExN): A first of its kind in Mokokchung, The Woods in collaboration with The Treehouse Prep School is holding a summer camp at The Woods, Yimchalu for young children from June 23- 25.  

The summer camp has been envisioned with to keep the young children engrossed with their mental and physical development during the summer break on the theme ‘Pay it Forward.’   The Woods, located some fifteen kilometers away from Mokokchung town, is owned by Adang Jamir, a choreographer and entrepreneur in Mokokchung. The Treehouse prep school administered by Arenla Lemtur aspires to prepare the young children for the future.   “I want this summer camp to motivate the young children, learn from each other and be an asset to the society,” said Adang Jamir, the proprietor of The Woods. “I want this to be just pure memories and fun,” he added.   Among the many activities, Adang Jamir disclosed that there would be competitions in different activities like dancing, singing, art, writing etc. There would be special lessons on swimming at The Woods swimming pool and also intensive training on life-skills. Besides, there would be church leaders to provide counseling and also lead daily devotion, since the organizers believe that moral science is a very important part in a child’s life.   “Trekking to create awareness about biodiversity, angling about the beauty of fishing and traditional games to revisit the past, everything is arranged,” said Adang.  “I want the campers to be role models, because our society needs young people, and it is up to us to train them up,” said Adang Jamir, the organizer.  He disclosed that everything has been arranged: the chefs, the resource persons, medics (doctors and nurses) the life guards etc.   The main resource persons for the camp will be Sashirenla Lemtur (administrator of The Treehouse), Sashinungla Nathan (of Blossoms Pre School) and Livitoli Sukhalu (EAC of Mokokchung town).  The registration is a nominal Rs 2000 that includes the food and lodging. One can contact the organizer, 8413884583, for registration and further details.