10th Annual
Camp/ Conference, 2005
The 10th Annual Sholam Ministries Camp/ Conference completed successfully at the Rajiv Gandhi Convention Centre (RGCC), Le Meridien Kovalam Beach Resort, Trivandrum. Programs started at 6pm IST on Thursday, 24th Mar and ended by 3pm IST on Sunday, Mar 27th. This year's theme was, "Open the door to Berachah".
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Thursday, Mar 24 Introduction of the camp theme 2005, "Open the door to Berachah" |
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Information below this line is now retired
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Detailed Program Itinerary
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| Key contacts | ||
| Accommodation | Transportation | Programs |
| Paul
Mathew +91-94472-90919 |
Suresh
George +91-98460-56710 |
John
Alex +91-94472-11924 |
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| Venue | ||
| Rajiv
Gandhi Convention Centre (RGCC) Le Meridien Kovalam Beach Resort & Spa Kovalam, Trivandrum-695 527, Kerala, India Tollfree phone: 1600 111290 kovalam.lemeridien.com |
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Driving directions
By
car - drive to Kovalam Bus Station, which is right outside the gate of the
hotel Step-by-step-instructions
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Booking
your stay in advance Accommodation will be arranged at various hotels in the area, not at Le Meridien. Where you are accommodated will depend on the room rate that you choose during your booking. (If you would like accommodation at Le Meridien, the discounted rate for camp attendees is Rs.10,500 and above for 3 nights versus the normal rate of Rs.26,000. You must book via Paul Mathew to avail this rate) All room rates include accommodation for 3 nights for one family (2 adults + 2 children). 2 beds are included. Additional beds cost extra. Bookings are offered on first-come-first-served basis. If via email, you must include the following information:
It's generally a good idea to confirm receipt of your booking request by calling a day or two after sending in your email. For operational convenience, if a room rate of your choice is not available, you may be allotted one with the nearest rate available. You will receive full information on your accommodation at the registration counter on arrival. How
much do you have to pay on arrival? Registration fee includes free breakfast, lunch and dinner for 3 days at the RGCC during the camp/ conference. See camp itinerary for details |
Room
Rates
(all rooms are non-AC unless specified) |
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Free
dormitory
[gents/ ladies separate, booking required] |
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Rs.500
[no vehicle access] |
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Rs.750
[full, no vacancy] |
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Rs.950
[full, no vacancy] |
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Rs.1050
[full, no vacancy] |
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Rs.1500
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Rs.1800
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Rs.2500
[full, no vacancy] |
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Rs.3500
[Non AC, Sea Rock Hotel] |
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Rs.6500
[Airconditioned rooms, Beach Castle Hotel] |
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Rs.7500
[Airconditioned, beachside rooms] |
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Rs.7800
[Airconditioned suites, Beach Castle Hotel] |
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Rs.10500+
[Le Meridien rooms, discounted camp rate] |
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Registration
fee |
Detailed
program itinerary
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PDF format for printing
(pdf requires the free Adobe Reader, downloadable
here)
About
Kovalam
Expected temperature:
Max 33°C (91°F)
Min 24°C (75°F)
Climate: Tropical
Altitude: Sea level
Latitude: 8' 05'
Longitude: 77' 15"
Rainfall: 170 cm
Languages: Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil
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for weekly forecast, courtesy Le Meridien
Kovalam means, "A grove of coconut trees". Located on the Malabar coast along the Kerala shoreline, Kovalam is one of the most popular beach hangouts in India. The beaches of Kovalam are a tourist's dream come true.
The beaches are divided into 3 parts. The southern most beach is the most popular, called the Lighthouse beach.
The middle beach is called Hawah. In the mornings, this beach is a base for local fisherfolk. The least popular is the northern most beach, called the Samudra.
Photography may be prohibited in many areas at Kovalam. Visitors are advised to heed local warning signs.
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