National CHYK Youth camp 2019, Rotorua

When: Friday 19 April to Monday 22 April 2019

Where: Keswick Christian Camp, 5 Cooper Ave, Holdens Bay, Rotorua

About the youth camp: Camp provides a unique and transformational journey for every

single attendee. In a serene environment, you will have the opportunity to immerse

yourself in knowledge, discussions and tailored activities. This camp is presented as a

Masterclass, where youth will learn to tools to help, explore and unfurl all of one’s

personality layers: physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual. Under the compassionate

mentorship of Swami Swaroopananda - the Global head of Chinmaya Mission

worldwide, this national youth camp and masterclass will feature dynamic and

transformational workshops for youth to learn the value-based wisdom.

Who are the participants? This youth camp is open to all the youth of New Zealand.

Attendees will be comprised of university students and young professionals dedicated to

the pursuit of self-growth. It helps youth, ages 18- 30+, develop a sense of unity and

purpose while realizing their potential.

Who will run this Masterclass? Swami Swaroopananda is a world-renowned public

speaker and expert in the field of personal, managerial and spiritual development. He has

inspired many successful business leaders around the world and guided countless spiritual

aspirants to great heights in their inner unfoldment. He has conducted hundreds of seminars,

retreats and public lectures to touch the lives of a vast cross-section of humanity around the

globe. Swami Swaroopananda brings the timeless wisdom of Vedanta – the Perennial

Philosophy to today's life and people. His profound insights into modern personal and

corporate life, coupled with his humane and down-to-earth approach, makes Swami

Swaroopananda a unique spiritual leader and mentor.

What will be some of the highlights of this national youth camp?

 The common platform for youth to gain them the tools to live life with equipoise and

confidence, enabling them to awaken and channel our inherent energy.

 Exciting physical activities and interactive discussions

 Dedicated to youth who have deep questions about the purpose of life and who like to

think logically about the deeper aspects of modern dynamic living.

 Featuring an international speaker and spiritual teacher who will take this Masterclass on

transforming our life

 Breakout sessions on life-questions and guided reflection to think logically about life

 An open platform that is relevant for young people to understand the purpose of life and

how to live rather than contemplating life’s big questions in old age when life has largely

passed us by

Who are the organizers? The youth wing of Chinmaya Mission New Zealand called

‘CHYK’ will be organizing this camp. CHYK stands for ‘Chinmaya Yuva Kendra’. From

residential retreats, to one-day workshops, to seminars, symposia, debates, and

competitions, CHYKs around the world have continued to think outside the box and organize

unique, creative events, with catchy themes, relevant topics, and intriguing activities and

aims to empower youth with the vision, values, and dynamism for success in all fields. The

the motto of CHYK is ‘Harnessing Youth Potential through Dynamic Spirituality’.

While CHYK events differ enormously in style and content, the purpose and result of

positive and uplifting energy that characterizes every CHYK activity pervades each event

organizer, participant, and spectator are alike. All CHYK special events are planned and

organized under the auspices of Chinmaya Mission’s host of Teachers, who constantly

motivate, guide, channelize, and strengthen CHYKs on their journey of inner purity and

evolution.

About Chinmaya Mission: Chinmaya Mission operates in more than 25 countries and

has 300+ centers. We aim for the inner transformation of individuals through knowledge

of Vedanta (the knowledge of universal oneness and science of life), spiritual practices

and service to society, resulting in a happy world around them. Our mission is to provide

to individuals from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for

spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to

society. Our motto is “To give maximum happiness to the maximum number for the

maximum time”.