We had a great camp!

August 1, 2010 • Children & Youth

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Campers and teachers gather for a group photo in front of the Sri Venkateswara temple in Pittsburgh

Campers and teachers gather for a group photo in front of the Sri Venkateswara temple in Pittsburgh.
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SV Temple Hindu Camp, Slippery Rock, PA
SV Temple Hindu Camp, Slippery Rock, PA

Friends, friends, friends!
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Raghava and his little sister, Nidhi
SV Temple Hindu Camp, Slippery Rock, PA
SV Temple Hindu Camp, Slippery Rock, PA

Farewells on the last day.
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Question and answer session outdoors with the campers.
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Classes every morning from 9am to noon. We covered the basic beliefs of Hinduism and looked at its practical applicability in every day life.
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We love iPhones!
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Having fun on camp fire evening.
SV Temple Hindu Camp, Slippery Rock, PA

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