HOUSTON, TEXAS, July 26, 2006: One-hundred-fifty active Hindu youths ages 7 to 17 helped make this year’s Hindu Heritage a rousing success. While enjoying canoeing, sports, swimming, yoga, a scavenger hunt, skit presentations and traditional Indian folk dancing, campers participated in lively discussions on the Hindu way of life and their heritage. Special guest Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri addressed the campers followed by a question and answer session. “It was an extremely humbling experience,” says Jersey Village senior Ishita Chakravarty, “Swamiji really put our lives in perspective and showed us the importance of knowing ourselves and building our own character by Hindu principles.” Many counselors also see the need to create a social network for Hindu youth in America by serving as a mentor. “In many ways it fills the generation gaps between the parents and children,” says middle school coordinator Mona Malkan. Friendships and shared experiences are often have the biggest impact, helping to build a tight-knit community. “Ten years of camping and four years of counseling has lead to some of the best friendships with some of the biggest-hearted people in the world,” high school counselor Kruti Parekh said.
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