Edulabad, Ghatkesar – A special 15-day summer camp is giving students across Telangana a unique chance to learn life skills outside the usual classroom setup. Organized by the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS), the Orotund Summer Camp began on April 22 and will wrap up on May 6, 2025, at the Edulabad campus in Ghatkesar, Malkajgiri.
This camp brings together 1,200 top-performing students from 238 TGSWREIS schools. Each school selected five students based on merit. The goal isn’t just to teach these students new skills—it’s to turn them into leaders who will inspire and guide their peers when they return.
TGSWREIS Secretary Alugu Varshini and Joint Secretary Sakru Nayak officially launched the camp. During the opening ceremony, they encouraged students to look beyond textbooks and explore their talents. “We want you to become creators and critical thinkers,” said Varshini. “You can be role models who influence thousands of others.”
The camp focuses on eight creative and practical areas, including journalism, op-ed writing, pottery, painting, Cheriyal art, Lambada embroidery, and photography. These aren’t just activities—they’re tools for personal growth and cultural connection.
Students receive hands-on training from professional artists and experts. Each session is designed to boost their confidence, spark independent thinking, and develop real-world skills. Whether molding clay or capturing the perfect photo, students are diving into a world of creativity many have never experienced before.
“This is the first time I’ve really been encouraged to express myself,” said one student. “It’s exciting and empowering.”
As the camp nears its end, students gathered for a meaningful closing event. Secretary Varshini shared stories from her own journey to becoming an IAS officer, urging students to be self-reliant and disciplined. She spoke of a surprising survey in Japan, which showed that many billionaires have simple daily habits—like cleaning their own bathrooms and reading before bed. These habits, she said, reflect values like humility and focus.
Varshini also explained how society has changed across generations:
– Generation A (grandparents): Spent most of their time working, with little access to education.
– Generation B (parents): Balanced chores and school, learning responsibility.
– Generation C (current adults): Focused heavily on academics, often missing real-life skills.
– Generation D (today’s youth): Surrounded by digital distractions, facing emotional challenges.
She encouraged students to aim not just for good grades but for strength of character and the ability to face life’s challenges.
The camp ended with a colorful exhibition of student work. Paintings, pottery, photography, and written pieces filled the venue. Each creation told a story of discovery and growth. Students proudly shared what they learned and how the experience changed them.
The Orotund Summer Camp did more than fill school vacation time. It opened doors to creativity, built confidence, and planted seeds of leadership. It showed that true education goes beyond books—it prepares young minds to thrive in the real world.
