Summers@Amity

Even as the sun scorched the earth, Amitians beat the heat with myriad cool activities which added fun, learning, and excitement to sunny days. GT brings you the series Summers@Amity to share how Amitians 'Beat the sun with fun'. Read on!

Sunny & sporty

Amity Sports Foundation

Amitians had a tryst with fun and frolic at Sports Summer camps organised across various branches of Amity Group of Schools, pan-India. The summer sun instilled the spirit of sportsmanship in over 250 students at AIS Mohali, AIS Navi Mumbai, AIS Mayur Vihar, AIS Gurugram 46, and AIS VKC Lucknow from May 11 to 29, 2026. Conducted in various sports disciplines viz. chess, skating, archery, basketball, football, badminton, cricket, swimming, taekwondo, karate, etc., some of the sports summer camps featured daily demos of karate, yoga, zumba, aerobics, etc. Every sport was practiced under the careful guidance of national-level trained coaches and instructors who had meticulously curated a summer special curriculum for these camps, ensuring both progressive learning as well as skill enhancement.
The camps provided an excellent platform for the students to remain physically active and develop sound physical, mental, emotional, and social fitness during the summer break while developing confidence, resilience, and a spirit of healthy competition. They also imbibed virtues like team spirit, caring and sharing, discipline and perseverance. For the trainers, educators and parents also, the camps proved to be an orb for identifying and nurturing young talents with potential to be shortlisted for ensuing national and other championships conducted by CBSE, SGFI, and state sports bodies.

Journalists in the making

The Global Times

As temperatures soared outside, a group of young Amitians stepped into the fascinating world of journalism. From interviewing celebrities and learning from leading media professionals to crafting compelling stories, designing impactful advertisements, reviewing artworks, and capturing meaningful photographs, these students experienced the excitement of newspaper-making while building friendships and having a memorable time.
This spirit of creativity and curiosity came alive at the 6th GT Summer Special Newspaper Making Workshop, organised from May 18-22, 2026, at AIS Pushp Vihar under the aegis of The Global Times. An initiative of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools and RBEF, the workshop brought together 32 students from Classes VI-VIII of Amity Group of Schools. Curated as an immersive learning experience, the workshop introduced students to the many facets of journalism and newspaper production, while also enhancing their creativity, communication, and critical thinking skills.
The five-day workshop began with a warm welcome and customised press kits including personalised press cards. Students were divided into four teams of eight with creative and relatable names such as Luminous Leo, Fabled Friends, Scoop Detectives, Naruto’s Ninjas, and Marvellous Martians. A major highlight of the workshop was the opportunity to learn directly from accomplished professionals of the media industry. Ayushmaan Jamwal, senior news editor and anchor, CNN-News18, guided students on the art of reporting. Kriti Kambri, senior correspondent, HT City, introduced them to the skills of interviewing, while Shreya Das, senior video producer, India Today Group, helped the students master the craft of storytelling. Vaibhav Dewan, marketing specialist, familiarised participants with the principles of advertising, and media consultant Punam Goel trained them to observe, analyse, and review like discerning critics.Adding an element of imagination and role-play, students conducted mock interviews with iconic personalities such as Maharani Gayatri Devi, Barbie, Srinivasa Ramanujan, and Marie Curie.
Experts from The Global Times further introduced students to photography, design, layout, and visual storytelling through engaging hands-on activities. The workshop culminated with the creation of a newspaper featuring stories, interviews, reviews, and photographs developed during the programme. At the closing ceremony, winners were felicitated and participants received certificates and photo cards, along with printed copies of their own newspaper.