Hindu Heritage Summer Camp

The camp was founded by Devi Parvati, a convert to Hinduism.^[1] It began with six tents at a location in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. During the 1990s it moved to Macedon, where it could utilize the facilities of the India Community Center for the Rochester area.^[1]

Morning reveille at the camp is blown on a conch shell in homage to Hindu deity Vishnu, who is often depicted carrying one,^[1] In addition to traditional summer camp activities such as drama and arts and crafts, campers are offered classes on Hindu philosophy, playing cricket, and learning the garba, a traditional dance from Gujarat.^[1]

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