Chinmaya Mission DFW
Language & Culture Classes
Alongside their Bala Vihar class, children can take part in weekly cultural classes that help them “grow and glow” — discovering their talents, forming lasting friendships, and deepening their cultural roots. Students regularly present what they’ve learned on stage at the weekly assembly, as well as in larger themed music and dance performances for the whole CMDFW community.
Classes offered
Conversation, alphabet, and reading, with writing added at higher levels. Children build vocabulary and learn to form sentences in a supportive, meaningful way.
Bhajans and devotional songs in many Indian languages. Open to all — children are grouped and taught by skill level; the only requirement is interest and the ability to carry a tune.
A weekly class supporting memorization of the year’s selected Bhagavad Geeta verses, with attention to pronunciation and games that make learning joyful. See the full Gita Chanting program & resources →
A self-paced, multi-year program to memorize shlokas on each deity, Geeta verses, and Vedic Suktams. Progress stickers along the way, and a trophy on completion at a major mission event.
Fees: Gita Chanting and Shlokathon are free. All other classes are $120 per child for the year — and free for Chinmaya Parivar members.
Where each class is offered
Offerings vary by center and session, depending on teacher volunteers and student interest. More may be added during the year.
- Saaket S1 / S2 — Kannada, Swaranjali, Gita Chanting, Shlokathon
- Chitrakoot C1 & C3 — Hindi, Swaranjali, Gita Chanting, Shlokathon
- Frisco F1 / F2 — Hindi, Swaranjali, Gita Chanting, Shlokathon
- Frisco F3 — Gita Chanting, Shlokathon
Timings
Cultural classes meet weekly, right before or after each Bala Vihar session — for most, 10:45–11:45 AM on Sundays, with a few exceptions. You’ll find the exact time next to each session on the Sessions, Locations & Timings page.
Questions about the cultural classes specifically? Please contact Venkat (Arunachalam Venkatraman) at avenkat@yahoo.com.