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ARUN BAJAJ- “Teaching the kids Cricket! It’s my favorite sport.”
 
MURALI JOSHI - simply says, “I love it here.”
 
 
 
Arun Bajaj just finished his first year as a Computer Science major at UC Davis, but instead of spending the summer relaxing and partying with his friends, he’s continuing with what has turned into a long tradition for him: putting in long hours at the ICC Summer Camps. As the Assistant Camp Director, Arun isn’t new to ICC’s cultural camps – he was a Counselor in 2008 and Head Counselor in 2009, the same year he graduated from Saratoga High School. He started as a volunteer Counselor after his sister suggested he try it out. Having never worked with kids before, he pointed out that it was pretty tiring at first. Having a lot of cousins helped though, and he soon discovered that his favorite group to work with was the 4- to 7-year-olds. Now that Arun has a few years of experience under his belt, he’s responsible for the logistics and administrative duties of camp as well as working with the kids. He does the scheduling, and takes care of helping the newer and younger counselors with anything they might need. He says the most challenging part of his new role at camp is not being able to interact with the kids as much – that, and that he’s also become the disciplinarian in that he’s responsible for breaking up any fights that occur. When asked his favorite thing about working as the Assistant Camp Director, his face lights up and he doesn’t hesitate with his answer: “Teaching the kids Cricket! It’s my favorite sport.” Arun grows serious when asked what he hopes the kids will get out of their experience at camp. “I hope the create friendships, and  see the counselors as role modes”, he says. After three years at camp, Arun isn’t sure how his job fits into his future plans – but his grin says that he’ll most likely be back again, offering leadership and inspiration to campers and counselors alike.
 
 
As the son of ICC Board member Bala Joshi, Murali says he’s been coming to the ICC for as long as he can remember. It seemed natural then, that the Harker School teenager would transition into a teen leadership role within the organization. Although he never went to the ICC as a camper, he began volunteering as a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) when he was just a 7th grader. He continued throughout middle school, and now, going into his Junior year in high school, the 16 year old is proud to say he’s a Head Counselor. He says that the most important thing he’s learned in the role so far is better communication skills. In addition to teaching activities and sports, he’s responsible for helping to manage the other counselors, and, as he acknowledges with a sigh, “teenagers don’t always want to listen to someone younger than them.” He says that communicating with anxious parents is also a part of his job, one that he succeeds at by trying his best to “answer questions and be attentive”. Murali emphasizes that the most important thing about being in a leadership role is to constantly be positive, and says that he makes a point to tell people to “have a wonderful day” as they are leaving. He knows firsthand what a difference positive counselors can make on a camper’s experience: each summer, for three weeks, he attends a debate camp in Southern California as a camper. Murali says “Of course!” when asked if he’s going to be back again next summer, but does allow that as college applications loom, he’ll probably be less active in his role at the ICC camps. When asked if there’s anything else he’d like the ICC community to know, he says simply, “I love it here.”

Math STAR Testing Classes at ICC!

Good performance in STAR test is a prerequisite for GATE program and is essential for success in California public school. The STAR test (Math) preparation course will help students achieve a higher score and perform better in school. The course will cover all math topics that are part of STAR testing in CA. Student will learn test taking techniques and solve sample STAR test questions during last two weeks. 

Grades 2-4 : Sundays starting March 14th from 4pm-5pm

FREE Bollywood Workshop For Adults!

Bollywood Dance Workshops

Put your Bollywood Boots on and get ready to Rock the dance floor!


*Join us for a absolutely FREE BOLLYWOOD DANCE WORKSHOP!

 Age Group : Adult Class only

Workshop is a 55 minute class and comprises of the most power packed dance routines terrifically choreographed to the most current Bollywood tracks. No previous dance experience required.

 ICC, Milpitas : Monday - June 29th , 2009 - 7pm-8pm

Sunnyvale : Thursday - July 2nd , 2009 - 7:30pm - 8:30pm

ICC Camps

How do camps enrich our children and build their self esteem?

Skill building, team work, problem solving..........just a few of the things kids learn at our camps.

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Winter Camps

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New for 2010

ICC Camps give your children an opportunity to learn about Indian culture, practice a sport or gain a new skill. Our variety of camps for children in grades K to 12th will ensure your kids have a summer they remember!

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