Sparkle -Youth Camp 2010 (SWIR Zone IV) Photos

SPARKLE : SWIR Z IV Youth Camp 2010

HOW THEY SPARKLED.

Enthusiastic Y's Lings and Youth flocked to Pandalam on 21st August , a day when the weather was the most pleasant . They came with a purpose . The much longed for 'Sparkle' , SWIR Zone IV Youth Camp was scheduled to begin shortly .It was an opportunity to attend a life transforming Youth Camp at the NCPT Conference Hall.

The camp itself was the fruit of weeks of meticulous planning . Ym.Dr.TG Varghese , the LRD had wanted a memorable and fruitful youth camp .Dr.Jaicy Philip was given the task of designing the modules .He gave an assurance that nothing would stand in the way of delivering a quality programme.

The registration started precisely at 9 AM. Ym.Er.Narayana Swami had arrived on time for the inaugural function .It was a conscious decision to keep the formal programmes short and sweet and to do away with any lengthy speech so that the maximum time can be dedicated for the attendees. The inaugural function had the LRD on chair . Ym. Thykkoottathil Zakeer (President of the YMC Pandalam) welcomed the august gathering . Ym.Er.Narayana Swami lighted the lamp and inaugurated the function.The chief trainer was introduced.

The Core Session of the programme ' The Six Steps to Your Success Zone' by Dr.Jaicy Philip captivated the audience .The attendees were spellbound and attentive as she led them hypnotically through the six steps . The entire session was experiential and activity oriented . The attendees imbibed the lessons of motivation with ease .The conference hall echoed with outbursts of laughter ,energy and enthusiasm .

Many of the attendees could prove themselves .They could now do some of the things they feared .They had been motivated .They won several prizes. They learned several new lessons . For many , it was a first time opportunity to attend a youth camp .All of them wanted to 'sparkle like diamonds'.

The youth enjoyed the elaborate lunch and they longed to return to the conference hall for the remaining sessions.

Adv.Philip Thengumcheril made a brief presentation on the Regional Project .The attendees were enlightened about the amount of damage being inflicted by us human beings on the Earth and how the survival of humanity was being threatened .The concepts of global warming and its aftermath were explained .The attendees swore that they would be part of the efforts by Y's Men International to contain global warming by reducing the use of paper , using recycled paper and most importantly by planting trees. Another brief session on Ethicality was conducted by Ym.Jose Samuel with interesting narratives. This was based on the conviction that our youth need be made aware of our movement's motto.

The Valedictory function followed .Certificates for all attendees , prizes , Awards for the best male and female campers : Brenton Philip and Dhanya V Mathew ,Citations and Mementos were distributed . This was followed by a photo session.

The DGs of Districts X and XII had taken great personal efforts to bring the lings and youth to the Camp and they deserve all praises for their leadership and participation. The enthusiastic teens had made several new friends and they said that they wished they could spend more time .It was a sad moment for many of them to part.

The organizers were contented that they could conduct a camp which was a runaway success with great participation.

Philip Thengumcheril

Camp co-ordinator.

SWIR Zone IV Youth Camp -Sparkle