Looking for fun, educational, and engaging activities for your kids this summer? Here’s your one-stop guide to the best summer camps happening in and around Adyar, Thiruvanmiyur, Besant Nagar, ECR, and across Chennai. From dance and drama to swimming, STEM, music, communication and cricket — there’s something for every child.
Art, Craft & Creative Workshops
- The Little Fliers Preschool (Adyar): Apr 7 – May 9. Art, pottery, STEM, music, scavenger hunts. Ph: 73059 53408
- Love and Light (Thiruvanmiyur): Art & craft for kids aged 4–15. Ph: 94445 03648
- New Synapse Play School: Apr 28 – May 12. Art, storytelling, Hindi basics. Ph: 93815 05518
- Bright Kids Learning Centre (Adyar): May 5–20. Craft + language + quizzes. Ph: 93814 14284
- Mangayarkarasi Magalir Mandram (Sastri Nagar): Dance, baking, crochet, tailoring. Ph: 98407 26667
- Lotus Pond Art Workshop (Adyar): May 8–11. Hands-on painting. Ph: 97905 95591
Music, Dance & Theatre
- Spring Boots Dance Academy: Besant Nagar, OMR. Bollywood, hip-hop, freestyle. Ph: 98400 77977
- JB Keerthana Summer Workshop: May 5–9. Gopalakrishna Bharathi songs. Ph: 99402 47424
Language, Reading & Communication
- Learn French: Grades 5–10. Ph: 91504 35143
- Hema Ravi (Adyar): English & Hindi development. Ph: 98410 03201
- Leviticus Ed Tech (Adyar): Spoken English, Tamil, IELTS. Ph: 89395 31999
- Adyar Abacus Centre: Memory, focus & math skills. Ph: 74188 06745
STEM, Robotics & AI
- Ultimate AI Bootcamp: From Apr 14. AI skills for all. Ph: 88255 84986
- Robotics Camp (Adyar): Ages 9–14. Arduino, Tinkercad. Ph: 97427 77700
- Periyar Science Centre (Kotturpuram): Multiple STEM workshops. Ph: 24410025
- V2 Star Academy (Thiruvanmiyur): Python, MS Office, Coding. Ph: 80729 71110
Cricket & Sports
- Elite Cricket Academy (Kottivakkam): Till May 24. Ages 6–19. Ph: 82489 77581
- St. Michael’s Cricket Academy (Adyar): Apr 4 – May 16. Ph: 99624 24649
- Gandhi Nagar Cricket Club: Apr 7 – May 23. Ph: 87544 07654
Swimming Camps
- SS Swimming Pool (Palavakkam): All skill levels. Ph: 63843 44959
- Visvas Swimming Centre (Kottivakkam): Ages 4–60. Ph: 98402 12411
- Anna University Pool: One-hour sessions. Ph: 99404 90610
Chess & Strategy Games
- Aaron Chess Academy (Adyar): May 1–30. Group + 1-on-1. Ph: 89396 38718
- Children’s Recreation Centre (Kotturpuram Ward Coucillor’s office): Chess, carrom, scrabble.
Cultural, Mythology & Value-Based
- Sri Sathya Sai Seva Org (Valmiki Nagar): May 10–18. Mythology & yoga. Ph: 88078 34932
- Stotra Chanting Classes: Daily for ages 7+. Ph: 80562 82377
Skill Development & Academics
- Schooling Edge: Classes 4–8. Maths & English. Ph: 91505 82828
- Sigaram Montessori (Kottivakkam): Fast-track reading/writing. Ph: 95000 10676
Digital Detox & Wellness
- TTK Hospital ‘Retreat’ Program: Break digital addiction. Ph: 24918461
- Dementia Care Foundation (Thoraipakkam): Intergenerational bonding. Ph: 93442 57901
