Crux of some reflections from children about their feelings and what they learnt from the camp:

I liked the whole camp because everything was completely different and new to me. I enjoyed each and every second of my time in this camp. I have learnt to Love, Care and Share. And I have also learnt to NEVER EVER GIVE UP in my life. I have learnt something which is very new to me like- Leadership, Street Theatre etc. ~ Disha Kapasi

I learnt- How to respect, How to love others, How to share feelings and about Discipline. It makes me very happy. ~ Sindhu G.

From this camp I have learnt how to create friendship, brotherhood, the power of unity, self confidence and to be bold. ~ Kajol Kapasi

I had been to dream India camp leaving my family for the first time in my life. I am very happy. I will never forget this camp. ~ Laxman B.

I was very scared even to go on the stage. In the Street Theatre, I learnt how to act in front of everybody and now I don’t fear. This makes me very happy. ~ Madhubala

There was no partiality on the basis of cast, religion, rich or poor in the camp. I learnt what it means by friendship, love and caring. ~ Pallavi Chudasama

I loved the equality shown to all, be they Teachers or Students. All were equal before the jury, which led to better understanding amongst everyone. I loved the life story sharing session as it improved the way we look at each other. ~ Ayush Kapasi

In Dream India Camp I realized my hidden talents. And I also got direction for my future. I enjoyed mime a lot because it has helped me to become my dream hero. I am very very happy. ~ Syed Ali N.

Crux of reflections from facilitators & faculties about Parliament Session:

નાના બાળકોની દુનિયામાં આઠ દિવસ રહેવાનો આ મારો પહેલો અનુભવ છે. બાળકો દેશનું ભવિષ્ય છે. નાના છોડને વાળીએ તેમ વળે. તેવી જ રીતે બાળકોને પ્રેમ, વાત્સલ્ય તથા આત્મવિશ્વાસ આપીએ તો સમાજને ઉત્તમ ગુણવાળા જવાબદાર નાગરિકો મળે; તેમની પ્રામાણિકતા છલકાઈને બહાર આવે. ~ વિભા કપાસી, શિબિર સંચાલક

It was indeed a great experience for me and a very memorable camp; best out of all the camps I have attended in my life. I like the parliament sessions the most because children had real freedom to fight for their rights and without any hesitations they were putting their suggestions which were leading the camp towards its actual dream. Parliament Sessions became spirit of inspiration to all. ~ Girish R, Project Coordinator, Shoonya Charitable Trust & Theatre Capital, Bangalore

It was a very good learning experience from the kids.

The freedom given to kids to express themselves and the way in which they are taught to do various choices right from cleaning /washing- the disciplines, is amazing - yet nothing is imposed. Children were very receptive. I wish I would have spent more time with them. ~ Srividya Natarajan, Associate Director, Mindtree Ltd., Bangalore

There were two major highlights of the camp -

• Making India casteless and uniting all religions in to one.
• Creating atmosphere to bring out the best from kids.
~ Vijayalakshmi, Retd. Section Officer, Karnataka Backward Classes Commission

Crux of children's reflections about Parliament Session:

I liked the children’s parliament system because kids were ruling the camp and it was very nice to see kids ruling and learning how to solve the problems by their sense of justice. Overall it was awesome. ~  Pavithra

In the children’s parliament system at Oasis we liked that there are some participants from us who will listen to our problems and they will solve the problems. And they continue till the case is not solved. ~  Pallavi Chudasama

Being a jury member I learnt to take up responsibilities, making me ready for future challenges. ~  Aysuh Kapasi

Children parliament was very good. Here if we write our problems and put it in the suggestion box, we’ll get a right solution and we’ll get a chance to correct ourselves. ~  Syed Ali N.

I liked Parliament much because being a jury member I understood that what a leader has to undergo while taking a decision. I also liked it because not only me but all who did not have self-confidence, came up and shared their thoughts. ~  Kajol Kapasi

It built up my self-confidence and gave me courage to speak in front of many people. ~  Lalith

Children sit with discipline (without any pressure). Jury members solve problems and they don’t do partiality to anyone. They don’t scold anybody. I like the Parliament. ~  Kavya V.

I liked children’s parliament because in children’s parliament they solve all problems and everyone get equal, impartial judgments. ~  Sunil Kumar H.

Crux of reflections from facilitator & faculties about Parliament Session:

મને બાળકોની પાર્લામેન્ટ ખૂબ જ ગમી. તેમની સમસ્યાનો હલ તેઓ ખૂબ જ સરસ રીતે કરતાં જોયા. પાર્લામેન્ટમાં સમસ્યાઓ ઉકેલતાં તેમનામાં ભાઈચારો વધ્યો, બધા જ એકબીજાની વધારે નિકટ આવ્યા. સામેવાળી વ્યક્તિને જોવાની તેમની દૃષ્ટિ બદલાઈ; સમસ્યાઓ ઉકેલાતાં તેમનો આત્મવિશ્વાસ વધ્યો હોય તેવું લાગ્યું. ખૂબ જ પ્રેમ આપવાથી અને તેમના ઉપર ભરોસો, વિશ્વાસ મૂકવાથી બાળક ખૂબ જ ખીલી શકે છે.

~ વિભા કપાસી, શિબિર સંચાલક

In Children’s Parliament, it was amazing the way children conducted session with dignity and had concern for every issue, however small it may seem to us. ~  Manisha Mehta, School Counselor, Jain Heritage School, Bangalore

Children really feel that they and all faculties are equal with equal rights. They are very mature, we need to give them opportunity. ~  Kiran Gupta, Coordinator, ASHA Oasis, Bangalore

Crux of children's reflections about their favorite session:

Mime and Street theatre were my favorite sessions from the whole camp because the teacher taught us about acting and life. We enjoyed a lot in all those sessions. ~  Linganath

My most favorite session in the camp was 'Impossible, I can make it possible' because I learnt to be focused, to believe in myself and most importantly, to be positive minded. ~  Kajol Kapasi

Best from waste was the most favorite session and also I liked English confidence class. I learnt many things I had never learnt. I learnt to create new things using the waste things in our home. ~  Vinodpriya

I liked Soft Toys. I love soft toys but I can’t buy because I don’t have money. They taught me to do it myself. ~  Rojaliya

Crux of children's reflections about their facilitators:

The facilitators were very good with everyone. They loved us and when we are sharing our feelings, even they cried with us. Even though they don’t know kannada, they worked hard to make this program memorable in our life. They showed us love very much in a way my parents show. ~  Rojaliya

Awesome, amazing, fantastic facilitators. ~  Hemanth

The facilitators did their job perfectly. Language barrier did not stop them and their continuous efforts led the extraordinary success of Oasis Dream India Camp. ~  Ayush Kapasi

They were very sweet & kind and it always made me feel as if this was my home. Thank you s…o much didis. ~  Vridhi Mutha

Crux of children's reflections after the sharing session:

I was really shocked that these people’s problems are so big and so cruel compared to mine. I was really touched by all the life stories; they were just like unbelievable, which I thought can’t be true. But it really is painful that these friends have suffered so much. ~  Unnati Shah

Each and everyone have their own problems, and normally they will not share with others. But in this camp everyone has shared his/her own life story. Sharing is friendship. If sharing is not there, there is no real friendship. I never had experience like this. I will never forget this in my life. ~  Madhubala

I really felt bad when I listened to stories of my friends. They said that they do not have Mother/ Father/ Grandparents or some said they have no one in this world. We are orphan. But so what? It does not matter. I will work very hard and I will study well and I will help all my friends. I learnt that everyone has got different problems but they did not show anything and they were happily involved in the camp. ~  Syed Ali N.

I have realized that my problems are so small comparing to problems of others. My heart became so light. I feel that their problem is my problem. ~  Pallavi Chudasama

It was the most emotional and heart touching day. Everybody shared their life story. After listening to them, I felt I must be the most happiest person. ~  Kajol Kapasi

I did not know earlier about my friends, their past, their problems and circumstances they faced. Now I understand them better. When some of my good friends shared their stories, I started crying. I learnt how to face sorrow. Some of them have lost their parents, but always smiled. While I had everything but always wanted more. The session was helpful for me. ~  Ayush Kapasi

Some things I never felt in my life that I felt over here. I came to know meaning of many words like: Friendship, Love, Caring, Sharing, Relationship and everything. Yesterday everyone shared their life stories and all were in tears. I am happy to see everyone together. ~  Disha Kapasi

In the session when everybody shared their problems and started crying, I also started crying remembering my problems. Later I stopped crying and I started helping my friends to stop crying and making them smile. Everyone has got problem. Life is like that only. Problems will come but whatever problems are there, we should dare and face it. ~  Shivakumar M.

I want to be a good person in my life and make my parents feel proud of my great achievements. I will meet many good/bad people in my life but still I will never stop until I reach my Goal. I will make lots of friends and I will help bad people to change to good people. ~  Laxman B.

I felt very sad yesterday when many people shared their pain. I felt as if I was with my family. ~  Karthik Sagar

Morning Exercises
&
Evening Games

Star Assembly
&
Oath Ceremony

Regular Sessions

Guest Sessions

Duty Time

Parliament Moments

Displays
&
Talent Show

Treasure Hunt
&
Other Camp Moments