By Ronald D. F. D’Souza and Joe Andrade
Daijiworld Media Network - Bahrain (MR)

Manama,Jul 6: More than 200 children and their parents gathered at the Delmon International Hotel, Bahrain, to launch Lobo International’s Summer Camp 2008 for children staying back in Bahrain during the summer holidays.

Anand Lobo of Lobo’s International fame in collaboration with Delmon International Hotel, once again took-off with his yearly Summer Camp with a morning prayer at 9.00 a.m. on 5th July, 2008,  and then in a festive manner at the Hotel premises in the presence of teachers, volunteers, well-wishers and chief guests.  The Camp was launched with a brief address by the Chief Guest, Boban Iddicula, Director of Kims Bahrain Medical Centre, pronouncing the Summer Camp 2008 declared open.  Present among the dignitaries were Ahmed Humayun and Mathew Joseph.                       

The Summer Camp with teachers and 8 Team Leaders from among the students would run during the morning hours from 9.30 a.m to 1.00 p.m. Saturdays through Wednesdays in July and August for 45 days.  Among the highlights of the Camp are field trips, Swimming lessons, Arts and Crafts, Drawing, Yoga, Karate, Sports and games to give it a taste of variety for the children under the guidance of  qualified techers.

The field trips for children include visits to the Saudi-Bahrain Causeway, Domino’s Pizza, Coca-cola Factory and Bahrain Museum.   Children’s Sports day will be organized on 13th August, 2008 and the Grand Finale program has been arranged for the 22nd August, 2008.  The Grand Finale program organized by the children would include ‘Pride of India’ Tableau involving all the children,  ‘Bharatanatyam’ and ‘filmy’ dances, ‘Marshall’ and a ‘skit’ and memorably conclude the Summer Camp.   

All children were given Summer Camp T-shirts to wear during the camp, corresponding to their four House colours of Red, Blue, Green and Yellow.   Breakfast was served to all children and parents present.