Registration for the Fall 2026 session of Chinmaya Mission New York Downtown Bala Vihar in Chelsea is now open!   Bala Vihar offers weekly Hindu spiritual and cultural classes rooted in Sanātana Dharma for the entire family — from toddlers (age 2) through high schoolers — along with Parent Satsang with our resident Vedanta teacher.   🗓 Saturdays | 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM📍 Chelsea, Manhattan✨ Classes begin September 2026   Through bhajans, stories, interactive discussions, and festival celebrations, students gain a deeper connection to Hindu culture, values, and spirituality in a fun and engaging environment.   Students develop:•⁠  ⁠Confidence & leadership•⁠  ⁠Empathy & teamwork•⁠  ⁠Connection to Hindu culture & values•⁠  ⁠Spiritual understanding rooted in Indian traditions   Spaces are limited, so we encourage early registration!   For more information please fill out this inquiry form by clicking the green Sign Up button or email us at downtown.registrations@chinmayanewyork.org.

Students who have completed Kindergarten to rising 8th graders are eligible to attend this camp.   This will be a full day camp from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm conducted in our beautiful Vrindavan Ashram. In our 7+ acre property nestled between farmlands, we offer a state-of-the-art facility with clean, bright, air-conditioned and spacious classrooms as well as safe, fenced expansive outdoor playing areas.    The camp will be taught by teachers trained in Indian Knowledge Systems, steeped in discipline and devotion to Sanatana Dharma. Classes will be fun, interactive and age appropriate including stories from our scriptures, bhajans, debates to help children understand and inculcate values and much more. Our camp will also serve freshly prepared vegetarian lunches and snacks daily. Camp runs for 8 weeks from June 29th - August 21st.   Cost per child per week = $400 5% discount for siblings only (not cousins/friends etc.) registering in the camp together for the same weeks 10% discount (from weekly price of $400 will be refunded back to your credit card) if registering upfront for 4 or more weeks. 15% discount if registering upfront for all 8 weeks (discount is reflected in full camp price of $2720 per child).   Please Note: 1. Partial week registration such as 2 or 3 days only is NOT allowed. 2. Partial week refund will be NOT be issued for absence for any reason after registering. 3. Half day camp is NOT offered. 4. Multi-week discount of 10% only applies when registering for minimum 4 or more weeks at one time. Adding on week by week will not qualify for the discounted rate. 5. 15% discount only apllies for full camp- 8 weeks registration at one time. Adding on week by week will not qualify for the discount.  6. No Refunds will be issued for cancellation for any reason.

The Chinmaya Bala Vihar program offers weekly cultural classes connecting children to their culture and values through fun-filled activities, stories and celebrations of festivals. Bala Vihar sessions enhance the overall development of the personality of a child at all levels - physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual.   This trial class is for NEW families who would like the opportunity to learn a little bit more about a typical Sunday class.

Simple values and discipline through the English Alphabet. The Chinmaya Mission Pledge and the meaning, message and values it imparts.

Based on Goswami TulsidasJi's Ramacharitamanas, the goal of this curriculum is  to make children aware that our capacity for knowledge depends on the caliber of our mind and intellect - and therefore, it is critical to quieten the mind and sharpen the intellect to be happy and succesful. And the way to do this is by assimilating the values described in the chaupais of the Ramacharitamanas - whereby we all can become an "address" of God.

Based on Goswami TulsidasJi's Ramacharitamanas, the goal of this curriculum is  to make children aware that our capacity for knowledge depends on the caliber of our mind and intellect - and therefore, it is critical to quieten the mind and sharpen the intellect to be happy and succesful. And the way to do this is by assimilating the values described in the chaupais of the Ramacharitamanas - whereby we all can become an "address" of God.

Inspire children to be virtuous and happy through Krishna’s stories from Bhagavatam. Teach children about values that bring them closer to Krishna. Inspire children to introspect.

Simple values and discipline through the English Alphabet. The Chinmaya Mission Pledge and the meaning, message and values it imparts.

Hariom, This curriculum is based on Ramacharitramanas. This is a discussion based class talking about the values. We will play games and have age appropriate activities.   

Connecting with god, and building values and confidence through Hanuman Chalisa and Bhagavad Gita.

Connecting with god, and building values and confidence through Hanuman Chalisa and Bhagavad Gita.

  Importance of values through alphabet safari with stories, arts and crafts.

  Importance of values through alphabet safari with stories, arts and crafts.

Connecting with god, and building values and confidence through Hanuman Chalisa and Bhagavad Gita.

Connecting with god, and building values and confidence through Hanuman Chalisa and Bhagavad Gita.

Simple values like aspiration, brotherhood, cleanliness etc. are taught through animal stories and coloring. Through simple hands-on activities and demonstrations, children learn that just because something is not seen does not mean it is not there! Hence, the need to fix our mind.

Analysis of main personalities as we study the text in detail and understand how actions define character, how adherence to Dharma is portrayed in difficult situations.Vibhishana Gita (Keys to Success): Teaches children how to achieve success in the world by living a life that is rich in values. Emphasis is on the mind and how a disciplined mind achieves happiness and peace.

Children listen to the story of Ramayana and learn to comprehend the values that Sri Rama lived by. Coloring and drawing scenes, and following the trails of Sri Rama's journey with events and stories inspire children and develop their imagination.

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (GITA SHLOKAS, VALUE-BASED STORIES).

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (BALA RAMAYANA).

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (HANUMAN the SUPERMAN).

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (BALA BHAGAVATAM).

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (SYMBOLISM in HINDUISM).

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (VALUES from MAHABHARATA).

Parent & Child Classes in ENGLISH to sow the seeds of spiritual wisdom in young hearts with activities/yoga, stories & values, bhajans & prayers, arts & crafts.

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (PRACTICAL TIPS from BHAGAVAD GITA).

Simple values like aspiration, brotherhood, cleanliness etc. are taught through animal stories and coloring. Through simple hands-on activities and demonstrations, children learn that just because something is not seen does not mean it is not there! Hence, the need to fix our mind.

Analysis of main personalities as we study the text in detail and understand how actions define character, how adherence to Dharma is portrayed in difficult situations.Vibhishana Gita (Keys to Success): Teaches children how to achieve success in the world by living a life that is rich in values. Emphasis is on the mind and how a disciplined mind achieves happiness and peace.

Children listen to the story of Ramayana and learn to comprehend the values that Sri Rama lived by. Coloring and drawing scenes, and following the trails of Sri Rama's journey with events and stories inspire children and develop their imagination.

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (ESSENCE of VEDAS & UPANISHADS)

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (GITA SHLOKAS, VALUE-BASED STORIES).

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (BALA RAMAYANA).

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (HANUMAN the SUPERMAN).

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (BALA BHAGAVATAM).

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (SYMBOLISM in HINDUISM).

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (VALUES from MAHABHARATA).

Parent & Child Classes in ENGLISH to sow the seeds of spiritual wisdom in young hearts with activities/yoga, stories & values, bhajans & prayers, arts & crafts.

Values imparted through stories from our great Hindu scriptures, quizzes, games, crafts, discussions, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, plays, dances, and cultural festival celebrations in ENGLISH (PRACTICAL TIPS from BHAGAVAD GITA).

Bala Ramayana is aimed at children in Grade K and Grade 1. Children learn the story of the Ramayana and develop an understanding of the values that Śri Rama lived by. Coloring and drawing scenes, and following the trails of Śri Rama's journey with events and stories, inspire and inculcate the imagination.

Children listen to the story of Ramayana and learn to comprehend the values that Sri Rama lived by. Coloring and drawing scenes, and following the trails of Sri Rama's journey with events and stories inspire children and develop their imagination.

Simple values like aspiration, brotherhood, cleanliness etc. are taught through animal stories and coloring. Through simple hands-on activities and demonstrations, children learn that just because something is not seen does not mean it is not there! Hence, the need to fix our mind.

Analysis of main personalities as we study the text in detail and understand how actions define character, how adherence to Dharma is portrayed in difficult situations.Vibhishana Gita (Keys to Success): Teaches children how to achieve success in the world by living a life that is rich in values. Emphasis is on the mind and how a disciplined mind achieves happiness and peace.

Bala Vihar is a weekly gathering for children from grade 1 to grade 12 and their families.  Bala Vihar Mission Statement To help children learn values with fun, to delight like the moon and shine like the sun.   Bala Vihar fosters the holistic well-being of children by nurturing their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual development through value-based learning and spiritual growth.   Bala Vihar Objectives: Inspire Right Thinking: Shape young minds to think clearly, judge rightly and live courageously according to noble values and ideals. Cultivate Love for Culture: Instill pride in India’s rich heritage and spiritual wisdom, nurturing respect for tradition and the environment. Foster Holistic Growth: Develop the child’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions, ensuring balanced and integrated growth. Build Strong Character: Prepare children to face life’s challenges with confidence, discipline, compassion, and a cheerful outlook. Encourage Seva and Leadership: Nurture responsibility and selfless service, enabling them to grow into responsible citizens and future leaders.