Bosco Mount officially inaugurated its annual Summer Camp 2026 on 1 July at the community auditorium, marking the beginning of a two-week formation programme designed to equip aspirants with practical skills, leadership qualities, and personal discipline. The camp, which follows the completion of the aspirants’ examinations on 29 June, will continue until 14 July.

The inaugural ceremony began at 9:00 a.m. and was presided over by Rev. Fr. Benjamin Daimari, SDB, Rector of Bosco Mount. In his inaugural address, Fr. Daimari emphasized the importance of developing multiple skills alongside academic formation. He encouraged the aspirants to make the most of every learning opportunity, reminding them that the abilities they cultivate today will make them more effective and resourceful in their future ministries.

The programme was ably compered by Br. Aseet Minj and included an opening prayer by Fr. Joseph Almeda, Scripture reading by Br. Sanjit Topno, an introduction to the Summer Camp, the Rector’s inaugural address, the formal declaration of the camp as open, the Summer Camp Oath led by Br. Alex Champramary, and concluding instructions by Fr. Anthony A. Sangma. The ceremony concluded with the Bosco Mount Anthem led by Br. Rakesh Kujur.
The camp aims to provide a balanced programme of physical, cultural, spiritual, and social formation. The aspirants enthusiastically welcomed the initiative, seeing it as an opportunity to prepare themselves more effectively for their vocation and future ministry.

A variety of activities have been planned throughout the camp, including sports and athletics training, a basic music crash course, practical music sessions, and special animation programmes conducted by the FMA Sisters of Auxilium Convent and the MSMHC Sisters of Ganol. Participants will also benefit from awareness sessions on drug abuse led by Madam Balmuri K. Marak and a hygiene programme conducted by the Babadam PHC Sisters.

Following the inaugural ceremony, the aspirants dispersed to various coaching venues under the guidance of invited coaches, coordinated by Fr. Anthony A. Sangma, Dean of Studies, with the assistance of the brothers and the Bosco Mount community. The Summer Camp reflects Bosco Mount’s ongoing commitment to the holistic formation of young aspirants by nurturing their talents, strengthening their character, and preparing them for lives of dedicated service in the spirit of St. John Bosco.

News Courtesy: Fr Anthony A. Sangma SDB