What's in a Bal Vihar?

• The Bal Vihar provides an opportunity for our children to discover their cultural bond with Bharat and develop pride in their Hindu identity
• It is open to children 5 years and above
• The Bal Vihar is a weekly 1½ hours program (or bi–weekly depending on the local needs).
• Our Bal vihars are balanced in their approach: physical, intellectual and spiritual.
• There is a balance of games, yoga and other physical activities along with challenging intellectual activities.
• Develop volunteer spirit in the children
• Encourage them to think about the society
• Help identify and develop leadership qualities in the youth
• Stress on the fundamental concept of universal connectedness and a sense of belonging to the global Hindu society.In a Bal Vihar the activities are balanced.
• The goal is to encourage character– building activities that will lay the foundations for developing future workers and leaders for the Hindu community in Americas.

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