Bal Vihar & Language Classes

• Aim is to unite bal vihars across the country
• Leverage our collective strengths to strengthen our programs
• Lay the foundation to build a structure that will help us rise up together and better
• Serve our children and our community
• Pass on the timeless samskars and traditions taught by our forefathers
• Continue the legacy, sustain our Dharma

Things to Consider :-

1. 1. Curriculum Discussion – “our systems have developed, not because we have great wisdom, but to cater to our needs,”
2. 2. Strengths & Weaknesses – “we need to have a program that educates the teachers on how to educate the children”
3. 3. Role of Family – “We should create an environment where parents can sit with the children and learn at the same baseline. Treat parents as children.”
4. 4. Technology – implementation “We say every house should have a Bhagvad Geeta. Let’s also have every iPod have a Bhagvad Geeta!”

Ideas to Pursue :- 

1. 1. Common Calendar – Bal vihars can share their events with all the groups and participants in the area
2. 2. Create a monthly “satsang” to keep in touch – One representative from each bal vihar: develop network further
3. 3. Participating in an existing event – Pre-existing cultural event
4. 4. SEVA – Informal gathering with other groups to serve your community
5. 5. Have a national newsletter – NETWORK
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It is to be in an environment surrounded by similar like minded people all with a single goal in mind—to educate the hindu youth, our future leaders. The Bal Vihar Network plans such events in various regions all over the country, with the eventual goal being a unified community of teachers, students, parents, and administrators, all working towards sustaining the same dharma, and preserving our common rich heritage.