3 min learnAhmedabadApr 30, 2026 12:34 AM IST
DURING THE summer science camp 2026 organised by Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) for students of Class 6 until 10, they will even be launched to the state authorities’s education schemes, officers stated on Wednesday.
GUJCOST has launched an initiative to make summer trip extra participating for kids by combining studying with enjoyment underneath which a three-day residential Summer Science Camp can be organised in a number of batches throughout all 4 Regional Science Centres from May 1 to May 30, stated a press release. Designed for students of Class 6 to 10, every batch will accommodate up to 50 contributors. The camp will function 5 participating themes based mostly on science.
During the camp, students can have the chance to work together with science specialists and interact in insightful discussions. However, they will even be launched to state authorities initiatives resembling Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana, Mukhyamantri Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship Yojana, and Mukhyamantri Gyan Setu Merit Scholarship Yojana, together with being supplied steerage on future career options.
Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana goals at encouraging students to select the science stream in Class 11 and 12. Mukhyamantri Gyan Setu Merit Scholarship Yojana helps 2,00,000 deserving students who’ve accomplished Class 5 in authorities or aided faculties, serving to them proceed their education from Class 6 to 12. Mukhyamantri Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship Yojana helps 1,00,000 deserving students who’ve studied from Class 1 to 8 in authorities or RTE-recognised non-public faculties, permitting them to pursue education from Class 9 to 12. These schemes intention at offering monetary help and encourage students throughout the state to proceed their education.
The 5 themes of the summer camp are designed to spark curiosity in science, including-How to Become a Scientist, Space Summer Camp, Marine Biology/Machine Engineering, AI and Robotics and Exploring Nature. A variety of actions has been deliberate to make studying interactive and pleasurable, resembling sensible experiments, science exhibitions, multimedia classes, evening sky remark, discipline visits, quiz competitions, science-based video games, and guided walks by means of galleries. Together, these actions will introduce kids to science in a enjoyable and interesting method.
“This Summer Science Camp by GUJCOST aims to nurture creativity among students, encourage interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers, and build a lasting connection with science. Admissions will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and students and parents interested in participating can get further details from their nearest Regional Science Centre,” GUJCOST authorities stated.
To construct curiosity and strengthen understanding of science and expertise amongst, particularly students, GUJCOST has arrange Regional Science Centres in Patan, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, and Bhuj. These centres now function energetic hubs for hands-on studying, sparking scientific curiosity whereas additionally supporting science tourism, the assertion stated.