Summer Camp is an initiative by the students of IIIT-Delhi for the students of Government Schools located nearby IIIT-Delhi. It's a yearly activity that the institute do for the students of Government Schools located in the adjacent areas. During the camp, the students learn Computer Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Mathematics, Science, General Knowledge, Personality Development and Communication. Other than learning the academics the students are also engaged in fun activities like Theatre, Dance, Music, Arts, and Craft. There is also a weekly slot for Movie, where students enjoy the movie together. Students are also offered snacks and refreshing drinks in the lunchtime. The lunchtime of Summer Camp helps students learn the etiquettes of eating; they use IIIT-Delhi Mess and are taught about how to keep the place clean, to keep their plates at the appropriate place after eating, to finish their food, etc. The camp is conducted over a span of 5 weeks, during May and June. The first edition of summer camp was organised in May-June 2016 where 125 students from 5 schools participated. The second edition was conducted with participation from more schools, more students, and more enthusiasm. In all 175 students from 6 Govt schools participated in the second edition conducted from 15 May-15 June 2017.
To help students generate creative thoughts and ideas
To encourage students nurture their talent
To help students get exposure to state of art technology
Discipline & punctuality, building confidence, focus towards goals, overcoming failures
| Day | 9AM - 9.30AM | Session 1 (9.30AM - 11.30AM) Session Theme |
11.30AM -12Noon | Session 2 (12Noon - 1PM) Session Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | TED Talks, Motivational talks, Life Lessons | Computer Skills | Lunch | Music Dance |
| Tuesday | Personality Development + Communication Skill | Lunch | Music/Dance | |
| Wednesday | Problem Solving Skills | Lunch | Movie | |
| Thursday | Science/Maths | Lunch | Health & Fitness | |
| Friday | General Knowledge | Lunch | Theatre |
Summer Camp 2018 is run and organized by a team of students from IIIT-Delhi. The team comprises of 6 coordinators and 30 volunteers from B.Tech batches. The coordinators and volunteers are further guided by IIIT-D Faculty and Staff. The coordinators are actively involved in building curriculum, training the volunteers, managing summer camp activities and motivating volunteers to teach and manage the kids effectively. A set of volunteers are made responsible to daily sessions and take care of the students around the campus.