Summer Camps Approved Across Punjab Schools: New Rules and Timings Announced

The Punjab School Education Department has officially authorized summer camps in both public and private schools, introducing a structured framework aimed at balancing learning opportunities with student safety during the peak summer season. The camps will be conducted from June 1 to June 30, 2026, under strict operational guidelines designed to ensure comfort, discipline, and health protection for students amid extreme weather conditions. As per the new schedule, all camp activities will be held only between 07:00 am and 10:00 am, with classes limited to Monday through Thursday, while Friday has been declared a weekly holiday. The department has further directed that all activities must be conducted indoors within classrooms to avoid heat exposure. Participation in the camps will remain optional, and schools are required to obtain prior written consent from parents before enrolling any student. In a key financial safeguard, authorities have prohibited private schools from charging any additional fees for summer camp activities, while government institutions are also barred from collecting any tuition-related charges. To further ensure student well-being, the policy allows relaxed dress codes, enabling students to wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing instead of uniforms. Schools must also provide essential facilities such as clean drinking water, adequate ventilation, seating arrangements, uninterrupted power backup, and first aid availability. Education officials have warned that strict action will be taken against institutions failing to comply with the directives.