Activity Timetable
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjMi83FgehB_dDFiM1l0YlNLdENHSGNnOUM0QTQ0d2c&usp=gmail#gid=6
Monday 17 February 2014
Tuesday 7 January 2014
IHC 2014 poster
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General Information, Things to keep in mind about IHC and St Mary's
We are so happy at the thought of being together soon! Here is some general information:
1. St. Mary's has a huge play ground that is on the edge of a valley. Please bring footballs, cricket equipment and any other games equipment. There is plenty of space! Does anyone have those cups or cones which are used in football training? There are some simple warm up games that we played recently at a ground in Mumbai with them.
2. We will be organizing at least one walk/trek, and more if possible. Those interested should bring appropriate shoes, caps, water bottles and carry a snack.
3. There is a pond that people may be able to swim in. So please do carry your swim wear, towels and soaps.
4. Please bring waste materials that can be used for art, craft, making drums and Arvind Gupta toys. Those who are offering sessions, do share what you would like participants to bring.
5. Bring a musical instrument, costume or anything they would like to perform.
6. There will be a Mela on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, where you can 'show, tell, display, sell'. Please give us some idea of who will be putting up what. There are no tables and only a few benches, so bring a mat, dhurrie or sheet to spread down.
Simultaneously adults can display and explain their curriculum and resources. This can continue impromptu for all the days.
7. Can everyone also bring at least one newspaper or magazine from their place. We will use these in the "News Critic" workshop. Even if you aren't attending the workshop you may contribute a newspaper for it. We might use these for other sessions as well.
8. There is a Tuck Shop, with biscuits, chips, juices...
9. Please remember to pack your and your children's medications and basic 1st Aid needs.
10. About the under 3 year olds, since St. Mary's is not charging them, they will not get a bed or plate, but will eat and sleep with the parents.
11. The hot water timings are: 7 - 8 am and 6 - 8 pm. Steven has requested us to not all bathe at one time, but split up into morning and evening shifts for bathing, as there will not be enough hot water for all at one time.
12. Meal timings are non negotiable, so please end sessions on time:
Breakfast 8 - 9 am
Mid morning tea 10.30
Lunch 1 - 2 pm
Tea 4 pm
Dinner 8 - 9 pm
13.Weather Information: http://www.accuweather.com/en/in/khandala/204664/hourly-weather-forecast/204664
Bring warm clothes for the evenings and nights. This year is colder than last year, even in Pune. Khandala will be colder. It is also windy some nights.
There are blankets at St. Mary's. But bring softer warm covers if adults or children need.
14. Lastly, the staff will be overwhelmed if we all try to talk to them, so if you have any requests or queries while at the venue, please contact Nikhil Trivedi for food, Nandita for rooms, and Supriya and Urmila if you still need something. They have said to please do this before 5pm, as the staff goes home after that.
Looking forward to a great time together!
Swashikshan Team IHC - 13.
1. St. Mary's has a huge play ground that is on the edge of a valley. Please bring footballs, cricket equipment and any other games equipment. There is plenty of space! Does anyone have those cups or cones which are used in football training? There are some simple warm up games that we played recently at a ground in Mumbai with them.
2. We will be organizing at least one walk/trek, and more if possible. Those interested should bring appropriate shoes, caps, water bottles and carry a snack.
3. There is a pond that people may be able to swim in. So please do carry your swim wear, towels and soaps.
4. Please bring waste materials that can be used for art, craft, making drums and Arvind Gupta toys. Those who are offering sessions, do share what you would like participants to bring.
5. Bring a musical instrument, costume or anything they would like to perform.
6. There will be a Mela on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, where you can 'show, tell, display, sell'. Please give us some idea of who will be putting up what. There are no tables and only a few benches, so bring a mat, dhurrie or sheet to spread down.
Simultaneously adults can display and explain their curriculum and resources. This can continue impromptu for all the days.
7. Can everyone also bring at least one newspaper or magazine from their place. We will use these in the "News Critic" workshop. Even if you aren't attending the workshop you may contribute a newspaper for it. We might use these for other sessions as well.
8. There is a Tuck Shop, with biscuits, chips, juices...
9. Please remember to pack your and your children's medications and basic 1st Aid needs.
10. About the under 3 year olds, since St. Mary's is not charging them, they will not get a bed or plate, but will eat and sleep with the parents.
11. The hot water timings are: 7 - 8 am and 6 - 8 pm. Steven has requested us to not all bathe at one time, but split up into morning and evening shifts for bathing, as there will not be enough hot water for all at one time.
12. Meal timings are non negotiable, so please end sessions on time:
Breakfast 8 - 9 am
Mid morning tea 10.30
Lunch 1 - 2 pm
Tea 4 pm
Dinner 8 - 9 pm
13.Weather Information: http://www.accuweather.com/en/in/khandala/204664/hourly-weather-forecast/204664
Bring warm clothes for the evenings and nights. This year is colder than last year, even in Pune. Khandala will be colder. It is also windy some nights.
There are blankets at St. Mary's. But bring softer warm covers if adults or children need.
14. Lastly, the staff will be overwhelmed if we all try to talk to them, so if you have any requests or queries while at the venue, please contact Nikhil Trivedi for food, Nandita for rooms, and Supriya and Urmila if you still need something. They have said to please do this before 5pm, as the staff goes home after that.
Looking forward to a great time together!
Swashikshan Team IHC - 13.
2nd Indian Homeschoolers Conference Feb 2014
The much awaited second Indian Homeschoolers Conference (IHC ’14) is here – a gathering of like minded souls at Khandala to share their experiences, learn from each other and rejoice the company of the amazing homeschooling community.
If you have not been to the conference before and want to know more about the experience please read last years report – Reflecting back at the Indian Homeschoolers Conference!. There is one more article, written by Aravinda, about the last years conference that one can read – Khandala and the Yule-tide Spirit
The venue for the conference is St. Mary’s Villa, Khandala and the dates are21st – 25th February, 2014 (Friday – Tuesday).
Payment and registration details of the conference are as follows:
- The conference fee is Rs.2,500/- per person
- This includes all meals, activities, sessions art and craft materials etc. during the conference
- The fee is the same whether you attend for some or all five days
- No charge and no bed for children aged 3 years and under
- Please put any accomodation related requests ONLY in the registration form .
- For those coming for only one day it will be Rs.700/-. This does not include charges for night stay. Participants who want to stay on will have to register in advance and pay the entire conference charges
- All advances are non refundable
- Payments : Please click here.
- If you would like to contribute to offset expenses for others with financial constraints, or if you need to apply for assistance, please also contact us.
For any further queries please mail us at india.homeschoolers.conference@gmail.com or call/sms Nandita Deosthale at +91 9764006746. Please note that it may not be possible for us to respond instantly but we will get back to you in reasonable time.
People who are exploring homeschooling but not actually practicing will be welcome on Sunday 23rd. We will hold special FAQ sessions only on that day. You are also welcome to join all sessions and activities on that day.
Monday 6 January 2014
Moving on to IHC 2014
Note: The posts older than this one are for the 2013 event, though some updates are timeless because the venue remains the same. Please see the posts newer than this for updates related to the 2nd Indian Homeschoolers Conference that's happening on 21-25 Feb 2014 at St. Mary's, Khandala.
Wednesday 1 January 2014
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