General information

/!\ Please read all information in this Info Parents section carefully as it may be critical for acceptance to the camp/successful experience in the camp /!\

We have found that for the event to be a complete success for children and organisers, children should:

1) stay for the full camp (mandatory)


2) Meditate regularly at home of their own free will
3) Want to come to the camp for themselves (instead of for their parents)
4) Be fully prepared to accept the rules and procedures of the camp
5) Be properly identified with the Sahaja Yoga culture and norms of behaviour.

Further information:

  • Accommodation will be in dorms, a Girls Dorm and a Boys Dorm – parents are encouraged to share any important/useful information about the children with the organisers, prior to joining. It is very important that the organisers understand the character of a child, and any particular needs
  • Shower and toilet facilities are separate, one section for boys and one for girls
  • Volunteers sleep in the dorms, or sometimes in the separate bedrooms (according to their role in the camp) – volunteers are vetted before joining the camps (coordinator recommendation)
  • Children will be put into international groups of mixed ages, or “Houses” – all efforts will be made to try and support a child’s needs
  • Each group will have 1 or 2 experienced adults/Yuvas attached to it – children are encouraged to speak to the adult/yuva in their group, or speak to the organisers
  • The groups will be responsible for chores in the camp, on a rotational basis
  • Each group will be responsible for: morning meditation; cleaning the mediation room; cleaning the bathrooms; washing up and all other collective chores (or Punyas!)
  • There will be a wide variety of creative activities (art, dance, drama, music etc) for the children to choose from, as well as making suggestions of their own.
  • There will also be a mixed programme of outdoor activities and team games.
  • Each group will be responsible for making sure that all its members attend all activities of the camp (all activity sessions are compulsory).
  • Of course we will have regular morning and evening meditations, Pujas, Havans, etc. and children will be actively encouraged to take the lead

Accommodation in Daglio is spartan (dorms, not so hot water etc.). The real joy of the camp is the depth of strong vibrations in a very close Sahaj collectivity.

Note on hygiene:

Please, can parents teach their children how to use water after going to the toilet, and minimize the use of paper! The toilets in Daglio get blocked if paper is used by too many people. Please remind your children to use the paper bins provided in the toilets.  Especially with the younger children!

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Registration Desk, Volunteer Transportation & Children Drop-off/Pick-up:

At the Registration Desk we collect the forms, documents and payment, in order to confirm the final enrollment into the camp. If you cannot be there in time, let us know, else we may give your place to someone on the Waiting List.

/!\ DO NOT drive up to Daglio before passing by the Registration Desk or confirming by phone with the Camp Coordinator:

  • We need to know WHO goes up to Daglio (has the person registered yet?)
  • We need to know WHEN a car goes up to Daglio (to not block the Daglio minivan on its way)

Camp 1:

  • Registration Desk will be open at the hangar on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July,next to the Puja Registration desk, for document collection, validation & payments
  • Camp volunteers are free to sleep in Daglio already during the Puja weekend
  • Transport Volunteers: Monday 14 July, 8 – 9 AM, with the Daglio minivan or following the Daglio minivan on its way up to the camp.
  • Children Drop-off: Monday 14 July, 9 – 10:30 AM, at the Hangar
  • Children Pick-up: Saturday 26 July, 10 – 11:30 AM, location to be confirmed (probably at Mulino, next to the playground)

Camp 2:

  • Location and timing of the Registration Desk yet to be confirmed, due to the ongoing Festival at the hangar (open to public). In the past, the Registration Desk was at Mulino in this case, but check this page for latest info on that.
  • Camp volunteers may join the camp since Saturday 26 July (but their children must still register down at the Registration Desk)
  • Transport Volunteers: Sunday 27 July, 8 – 9 AM, with the Daglio minivan or following the Daglio minivan on its way up to the camp.
  • Children Drop-off: Sunday 27 July, 9 – 10:30 AM, probably at Mulino (to be confirmed)
  • Children Pick-up: Saturday 9 August, 10 – 11:30 AM, at the Hangar

See also: What to bring to the registration desk | Ananda Mela Daglio Camp

Parents willing to help transporting the children to/from Daglio must contact the administrators in advance to check if / when they can come up to Daglio. The last kilometers are one-way roads so they shouldn’t hamper the camp shuttle (hence why they should preferably drive behind it). Helping with transport does not mean you can register also on camp. Registration down at the hangar is mandatory!

Please also let us know if you are willing to come up and help with the camp opening or closure works.

The good vibrations. The big mountains. I like to much the bhajans and I like to play harmonium. The food is very good. In Daglio are too much nature…It was very good.