KUDOS TO OUR LITTLE HOOs!

Way to go Aarohi! This summer, Aarohi Mehendale worked on a short, documentary style film on the theme of diversity for the ‘2010 Plural Plus International Video Festival’ which has been shortlisted under the 9-12 category. She is one of our oldest members, and we’re so proud to see her reach such great heights! You can watch her documentary and her […]

Write a letter and post it too, draw a ball or paint a shoe, come and join your hippo friend – HOO! Saturday, 28th August ’10 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Age: 5 and above Take a trip to the General Post Office of our city and find out everything there is to know about letters and stamps! For those kids who have a stamp collection, you’re […]

Some wanted to be ‘princesses’ and some wanted a ‘big car’ while some others wanted ‘Snoopy’ in their homework book! This Saturday the kids celebrated a Japanese festival – Tanabata with the story of  ‘Grandpa’s Cherry blossom and other Japanese folktales’, and by tying their wishes onto a bamboo plant, hoping for something magical to happen! Enjoy the pictures! [slideshow] […]

Celebrate Onam and Raksha Bandhan at Hippocampus with Vandhana Aunty Saturday, 21st August ’10 Age: 3 to 5 years- 11:00 am to 12:00 noon           6 to 8 years- 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Celebrating Onam Onam, the state festival of kerala is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Being a harvest festival,it is time to thank God for the bountiful yield. […]

Hi Hippos, Have you ever enjoyed a good story telling session and were you impressed by the story teller? Now its your turn to  impress your parents and fellow hippos with your art of story telling. Pick up a short story book from the library, create your own story telling props and present the story to an audience. If you […]

It’s going to be a mix of Japanese culture and a circus of games! Saturday 21st Aug ’10 Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 noon Age: 5 to 7 This Saturday, make a wish, tie it to a bamboo tree, and it just might come true! Settle down for a Japanese Folktale. Bhargavi Aunty will regale you with the story of  ‘Grandpa’s Cherry Blossom’ and help […]

Kids here at Hippocampus- Shankara came in and celebrated Independence day ‘desi style’ [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c6xA3uQUAo] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC_IWKeUj-w] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdwNTXSc1ws] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG7QxEE3pwU]

Hi Hippos and parents, Join us this Saturday (14.08.2010) to celebrate Independence day. Decorate the Library with tri color balloons and rangoli – Age group – 7 and above. (3:30 P.M) ‘I Love My India’ – Come dressed as your favorite Freedom fighter (optional) and tell us why you are proud to be an Indian and all the things you […]

Celebrate Independence day 3D style! Age: 3 to 5 years Date: 14th August ’10 Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 noon It’s the 63rd year of freedom, and it’s time to celebrate this with pride and joy! Join Geeta aunty this Saturday and make your own 3D pop-up Independence day cards and bookmarks. You can have absolutely anything to pop-up…from the […]

This weekend at Hippocampus, Koramangala Age: 8 to 12 years Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Date: 14th Aug ’10 (Saturday) Art and Movement therapy gives your child an easier way to express themselves. Join us on Saturday to find out how the use of colourful balloons, streamers and sticks brings about positive changes in your child’s body and mind… […]