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Snehadhara Sangam Inclusive Arts Programme

by Snehadhara Foundation

Ages 5 and above₹750 to ₹2,200 per participant, by program and transportOpen all year

Inclusive arts day

Sangam is Snehadhara Foundation's inclusive arts programme at its Nelamangala campus near Bengaluru, open to learners aged 5 and above, using dance, drama, music, and visual arts.

Mode

In-Person

Fee

₹750 to ₹2,200 per participant, by program and transport

Participation format

Individual and team

Duration

Flexible by format - daily weekday session, single Saturday day, two-day overnighter, or custom family retreat

Time needed

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for weekday and Saturday formats; full residential schedule for the overnighter

Eligibility

Open to learners aged 5 and above, including children with diverse learning abilities, homeschoolers and unschoolers, mainstream school students seeking inclusive arts experiences, and accompanying parents. Programme runs in-person at the Nelamangala campus near Bengaluru.

Age range
5 years and above
Eligibility region
Available nationwide across India
Academic requirement
There is no formal academic prerequisite. The programme is open to learners across mainstream school, alternative education, homeschooling, and unschooling backgrounds.
Prerequisites
  • Pre-enrolment discussion with the Snehadhara team
  • Confirmation of preferred format (weekday, weekend, overnighter)

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Benefits

  • Arts-based programme designed for genuinely inclusive groups across abilities
  • Multiple formats from a single weekday session to a two-day overnighter
  • Use of dance, movement, drama, music, play, visual arts, and nature-based learning
  • Run by Snehadhara Foundation, an established practitioner of Arts Practices for Inclusion
  • Welcoming format for homeschoolers, unschoolers, and mainstream school children together

Skills your child builds

Self-expression through artsCollaboration and group workSensory and emotional regulationInclusive social skillsImagination and creativity

Key dates

Enrollment
Open all year

Snehadhara Foundation, Bengaluru, Karnataka

How to apply

  1. 1Visit the Sangam page on the Snehadhara Foundation website and review the available formats and pricing
  2. 2Use the Click Here link to reach the admissions page and submit the enrolment enquiry
  3. 3Coordinate with the Snehadhara team on the preferred format, date, and number of participants
  4. 4Confirm the booking by following the payment and on-arrival instructions shared by the team

Rules and guidelines

  • Bookings are confirmed subject to availability per cohort
  • Weekend pricing varies based on whether transport is opted in
  • Overnighter format is a fixed two-day, one-night residential at the campus
  • Parents wishing to participate should indicate so during enrolment

Fees and financial support

Fee details

Weekday programme is ₹750 per person per day (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Weekend programme on Saturday is ₹1,000 with transport or ₹750 without transport. Overnighter is a two-day, one-night residential at ₹2,200 with transport or ₹1,900 without transport. Family Retreats are offered with custom pricing.

Refund policy

No refund available.

About this opportunity

Sangam is the inclusive arts programme of Snehadhara Foundation, launched in 2021 and named after the confluence of rivers. It was conceived as a meeting space where children, young people, and adults of diverse abilities and backgrounds come together through the arts.

The programme runs at the Snehadhara Nelamangala campus in Bengaluru and serves children with diverse learning abilities, homeschoolers and unschoolers, alternative education enthusiasts, self-directed learners, school children seeking inclusive experiences, and parents and educators. Participants engage with dance, movement, drama, music, play, visual arts, and outdoor experiential and nature-based learning.

Sangam offers multiple formats. The weekday programme runs daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at ₹750 per person. The weekend programme runs on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at ₹1,000 with transport or ₹750 without transport. The overnighter format is a two-day, one-night residential at the campus at ₹2,200 with transport or ₹1,900 without transport. Family Retreats are offered with custom pricing.

The programme is designed to create a non-threatening, empathetic atmosphere that fosters presence, friendship, and a sense of community across abilities. After three years of growth at the Nelamangala campus and various outdoor locations, Sangam has been re-imagined to reach a broader audience and remains open to learners aged 5 and above, with parents welcome to participate alongside their children.

What your child will do

  • Dance and movement sessions
  • Drama and improvisation
  • Music and rhythm sessions
  • Play and storytelling
  • Visual arts exploration
  • Outbound and nature-based learning
  • Family retreats and immersive overnighter experiences

Mentors and faculty

Sessions are facilitated by Snehadhara Foundation educators trained in Arts Practices for Inclusion.

Languages

English

Academic details

Dance and movementDramaMusicVisual artsPlay and storytellingOutdoor and nature-based learning

Difficulty: Mixed Levels

What's covered

Arts-based, experiential curriculum across dance, movement, drama, music, play, visual arts, and outbound nature-based learning. Sessions are designed for diverse learners and structured around inclusion and self-directed exploration.

Frequently asked questions

Who can participate in the Sangam programme?

Sangam is open to learners aged 5 and above, including children with diverse learning abilities, homeschoolers, unschoolers, and mainstream school children seeking inclusive arts experiences. Parents are also welcome to participate alongside their children.

What formats does Sangam offer for families?

Sangam offers a weekday daily programme at ₹750, a Saturday weekend programme at ₹750-₹1,000 (depending on transport), a two-day, one-night overnighter at ₹1,900-₹2,200, and customised Family Retreats.

Where does the Sangam programme take place?

Sangam takes place at the Snehadhara Foundation Nelamangala campus in Bengaluru, with selected sessions occasionally held at outdoor and nature-based locations as part of the experiential learning approach.

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Organization

Snehadhara Foundation

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Categories

Performing ArtsVocal MusicTheatre & DramaContemporary DanceVisual ArtsSoft SkillsPersonal Development

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