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Registration form & handbook
Bal Vihar flier
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What is Bal Vihar ?
Chinmaya Mission's Bal Vihar is a cultural & spiritual value-based education program for students ages four to seventeen, striving to create balanced and integrated individuals, positively contributing to the society.
Vision
– Unleash every child’s infinite potential and capacity.
Mission
– Foster and develop inquiring & caring individuals who through the acquired vedantic knowledge will build a more peaceful and beautiful world by demonstrating mutual tolerance, understanding and respect.
Motto
– Love, Learning & Laughter. Vidya, Vindo, Vaatsalya
"Children are not vessels to be filled, but lamps to be lit." ~ Swami Chinmayananda
Chinmaya Mission's Bal Vihar program rests upon the above assertion. The program is designed to channel energy; enthusiasm and curiosity of child’s young
& pliable mind in the right direction to help the child develop a strong character, identity & pride in his/her cultural roots such that he/she can relate with ease to any person or situation.
This goal of building a strong foundation is accomplished by:
- Teaching the fundamentals of Hindu culture
- Inculcating values, morals, and ethics as described in our scriptures
- Instilling tolerance & discipline
The motto of Bal Vihar is “Love, Learning & Laughter”. Our trained sevaks & sevikas impart knowledge in a safe, loving & fun environment through various different activities that tap into multiple intelligences for effective learning such as games, stories, drama, music, arts and crafts, discussions, and hands-on class projects.
How does Bal Vihar work ? Starting 1st Sunday after Labour Day in September our Bal Vihar session will commence with weekly classes for 1.5 hours taught by trained sevaks & sevikas.
Bala Vihar is organized into different levels based upon child’s age & comprehending skills. Each level has a primary teacher & an assisting teacher and upto10 students.
Level 1 – Children Ages 4 – 8, Alphabet Safari, Bal Ramayan
Level 2 – Children Ages 9 – 12, Alphabet Safari, Bal Ramayan
Level 3 – Children Ages 13 – 17, Alphabet Safari, Bal Ramayan
What will Bal Vihar Students learn ? The stories, symbolism and values as taught in the Ramayana, Bhagwad Geeta & Mahabharata
Reverence for religion, culture and spiritual tradition
Teachings and Biographies of saints and visionaries
Chanting of sacred shlokas, singing of bhajans
True identity
Relationship with God & world
Symbolism in Hinduism
How will Bal Vihar students benefit? Spiritual awareness and cultural acumen
Good conduct and character
An appreciation and commitment for noble values
An integrated personality
Individuals learn to awaken their inner potential
What are the responsibilities of Parents? Continue to consistently bring your child to Bal Vihar
Arrive15 minutes prior to the start of Bal Vihar giving your child enough time to settle-in
Take interest & ask your child what he/she learnt in the class
Help & encourage your child to practice the learning outside the class
Share stories, have discussions with your child
Bal Vihar is NOT a child drop-off or child minding service. Participation by a parent instead of parental sermon is likely to develop the importance of Bal Vihar in your child. Keeping this in mind we have a parallel, adult study group allowing the whole family to grow together. Participation in the adult study group by parents is STRONGLY suggested. Please see the Registration package for details.
How can I enrol my child in Bal Vihar? Download the Registration form & handbook.
Complete the form, make a cheque for CDN $50 payable to "Chinmaya Mission Calgary" & mail it to
Chinmaya Mission
23 Crestridge Heights SW
Calgary T3B0L6
For more information please contact our Bal Vihar Sevika, Sonu Kaushik at chinmayacalgary@gmail.com or (403) 926-3707
What would be the topic for Adult Study Discussion group? We would be studying following texts
Bhagavad Gita from 9:00am to 10:00am
Sef-Unfoldment from 11:00am to 12:00pm