Akshaya Patra San Diego
Skill Building Camps
Speech and Debate
The Speech and Debate Summer Camp is tailored for grades 3-9 to improve their public speaking and debate skills by participating in engaging activities. Participants will develop critical 21st-century skills, be able to create stronger arguments, strengthen their research skills, and learn a high school-level debate format in a supportive and fun environment, preparing them for success both academically and beyond.
Camp Leaders: Ruta Sirdeshmukh and Mihir Bapat
Location: Online via Zoom
Dates: June 16 - June 20
Time: 10 am to 11 am pst
Price: $60
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Money Management
Learn about the basics of saving and spending in this fun interactive camp. Learn how to make smart money choices, create saving goals and budgets through lessons and activities. The camp aims to teach younger kids a subject that isn't typically taught in school: financial literacy. This camp will teach the basics of investing, interest, savings, and other things that are applicable in every day life.
Camp Leaders: Ritwik Khare
Location: Online via Zoom
Dates: June 24 - June 29
Price: $60
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Tennis Camp
Join us for an action-packed Summer Tennis Camp designed for players of all levels! Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, our camp offers expert coaching, engaging drills, and fun match play in a supportive and energetic environment. Campers will improve their technique, footwork, and game strategy while building confidence, teamwork, and a love for the sport. Each day includes skills training, fitness activities, and mini-tournaments to keep players motivated and active.
Camp Leader: Akshaj Gurugubelli & Shiven Swami
Location: Rancho Bernaro Community Park
Dates: June 30 - July 4
Price: $150
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Spanish Camp
Living in San Diego, right next to the border, knowing how to speak Spanish is an important life skill. Learning a second language is also great for your brain and boosts productivity! Come join us to learn basic Spanish in a fun and engaging way online for anyone ages 5-12. This camp will teach you the basic conversation skills, concepts, and vocabulary that you will need to get a head start on learning Spanish!
Camp Leader: Siddhi Kulkarni
Location: Shared after registration
Dates: June 16 - June 20
Price: $60
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Young Founders Camp
Join us for the Young Founders Camp, where experienced and fun instructors Ishan Nahar and Aditya Chandorkar will guide ages 9-16 through creative thinking, ideation, and pitching basics. Entrepreneurship is vital for the future, and this hands-on camp covers everything from problem-solving and market research to marketing, presentation skills, and a pitching competition. Get ready to connect, learn, and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit in a supportive and engaging environment!
Camp Leader: Aditya Chandorkar and Ishan Nahar
Location: 11749 Spruce Run Drive
Dates: June 16 - June 20
Price: $75
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Intro to Business and Entrepreneurship
Dive into the basics of real world skills of business and entrepreneurship through an interactive online summer camp!
Camp Leader: Ruchika Kench
Location: Online via Zoom
Dates: July 14 - July 19
Price: $60
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Knitting Camp
Join us to knit beanies for premature babies to knit a beanie with a simple loom.
Camp Leader: Madhatter Knits
Location: TBD
Dates: July 21 - July 25
Price: $25
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Rubiks Cube Camp
Ever wanted to learn how to solve the most popular puzzle in
the world? Or wanted learn how to solve it faster? Come to
these classes to improve your skills and impress your friends.
This class is taught by a Freshman in high school who could
consistently solve the cube in under 20 seconds and has
competed in multiple WCA cubing tournaments.​
Camp Leader: Ishan Khandelwal
Location: 15087 Aramon Place, San Diego
Dates: July 21 - July 25
Price: $40
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