Carolina Aum School Summer Camp offers a unique culturally-focused educational experience that seamlessly blends ancient Dharmic traditions with modern academic excellence. The program emphasizes yoga, Sanskrit language instruction, mantra and shloka recitation, vedic mathematics, and heritage storytelling, creating a holistic learning environment for children ages 3-6th grade. All activities are carefully structured to balance guided learning with free play, allowing children to explore their iCarolina Aum School Summer Camp offers a unique culturally-focused educational experience that seamlessly blends ancient Dharmic traditions with modern academic excellence. The program emphasizes yoga, Sanskrit language instruction, mantra and shloka recitation, vedic mathematics, and heritage storytelling, creating a holistic learning environment for children ages 3-6th grade. All activities are carefully structured to balance guided learning with free play, allowing children to explore their interests while developing physical, intellectual, and cultural awareness.
The daily schedule is thoughtfully designed to engage children throughout the day, beginning with yoga and warm-up activities, followed by cultural education through Sanskrit verses and heritage stories, academic subjects including reading and writing, creative expression through art, and ample outdoor gross motor play. The program accommodates both half-day (8am-12pm) and full-day (8am-6pm) options, with extended schedules including rest time, snacks, and additional free choice activities. With 13 weeks of programming available from June through August 2025, families can select individual weeks or enroll for multiple sessions.
Safety and quality care are paramount at this nut-free facility, where all teachers are CPR and First Aid certified. The school maintains appropriate teacher-to-student ratios (1:10 for ages 3-4, 1:13 for ages 4-5) and ensures all play equipment meets safety standards. Children benefit from two 45-minute outdoor play periods daily, supporting healthy physical development alongside cultural and academic enrichment.
Key Highlights
Unique cultural and heritage-focused curriculum emphasizing Dharmic values, Sanskrit language, and yoga
Flexible enrollment with 13 individual weekly sessions available June-August 2025
Comprehensive daily schedule balancing structured learning with free play and outdoor activities
Highly trained and certified staff in a safe, nut-free environment with strong safety protocols
Serves ages 3-11 with appropriate teacher ratios and age-specific programming
Special Features
Nut-free facility
All teachers CPR and First Aid certified
Age-appropriate safety standards for all equipment
Two 45-minute outdoor play periods daily
Potty-training required for enrollment
Accommodates individual allergies and safety needs
Emphasis on Dharmic values and Hindu-American cultural heritage
Integration of ancient yoga practices with modern physical training
Activities
YogaYoga and asanas (ancient and modern physical training)Mantra/Shloka recitation (Sanskrit verses)Sanskrit language instructionVedic MathHeritage storiesCultural educationDharma and Heritage curriculumArtReadingWritingStory timeCircle timeCarpet time/large group activitiesOutdoor/gross motor playFree choice/free playTable toys
Parent Considerations
All children must be potty-trained before attending
Nut-free facility (important for families with nut allergies)
Parent Acknowledgement & Consent form required
Counselor ratios: 1:10 for ages 3-4, 1:13 for ages 4-5 (ratios for K-6th grades not specified)
Culturally-specific curriculum focused on Hindu-American heritage and Dharmic values
Individual allergies and safety needs will be accommodated by teachers
Registration fee required (amount not specified); estimated $350-900/week based on program duration (half-day preschool $350/week, full-day daycare $900/week)
Location:
6511 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Schedule:
June 2 – August 25, 2025 (13 weekly sessions available); Daily schedule 8:00am-12:30pm (preschool hours) or 8:00am-6:00pm (extended camp hours); Structured activities with free play components throughout the day