Fall 2017- Spring 2018
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Balavihar registration is now open for all sessions in Chinmaya Saaket Chinmaya Chitrakoot and Frisco.
CMDFW is pleased to announce a two new Sunday Balavihar Sessions – a new session in Frisco (F1) from 9 am to 10.30 am, and one more Session in Chitrakoot (C2) from 11.30am to 1 pm.
Session names have been re-labeled for consistency based on Timings and please refer to the table below for details. The erstwhile Chitrakoot C2 (Saturday) session is re-labeled to C3 and the Frisco F1, F2 sessions are re-labeled to F2 and F3 respectively
Saaket Session 5 is being merged with other Sessions, and Members are free to choose any session of their choice.
Registration of BV Children in three Phases
- Phase-1: for existing members – registration in your respective session will continue from NOW through Fri., June 9. As mentioned above, Session 5 members can choose any session of their choice. In addition, New Sessions listed above are open to all current members.
- Phase-2: for existing members – Transfer to any session where seats are available, will be entertained from Jun 10 – Jun 23
- Phase-3: registration open to the new members/general public – June 25th onwards
Registrations for the cultural classes (Dance, Language and Music) and Shlokathon will open in September, 2017 when the new session starts.
| Payment $ | *One Child | *More than One Child | Comments |
| Full | $450 | $650 | *Includes Membership |
| Half | $225 | $325 | *Includes Membership |
| Due in Jan 2018 | $225 | $325 | Due only for partial payments during registration |
Balavihar Fees:
After receiving feedback from the Membership, it has been decided to revise the Balavihar Fee structure for 2017-18 onwards. Details in the table above. However, Chinmaya Parivar membership continues to be unchanged at $1,200/year, and we sincerely request you to consider upgrading your membership to this level.
Refunds of registration payments will be honored only if the request is made within 30 days of the start of the session. No refunds will be made after 30 days have elapsed from the start of a session. There will be no exception to this rule. Membership fee of $50 is non-refundable.
Payment Method: Online registration and payment is strongly encouraged and is the preferred method. Payment in the form of Check or Cash is also accepted. Please complete your registration online and select the “Pay Later” Option, before coming to Saaket/Chitrakoot to hand over your deferred payment. We can only accept these payments when Balavihar is in session (see below for session timings). Walk-in Registration will be open only during Balavihar sessions at Saaket and Chitrakoot.
Sessions & Timings:
Chinmaya Saaket: 17701 Davenport Road, Dallas, TX 75252
| SUNDAY | TIMINGS |
| Session S1 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Session S2 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Session S3 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | TIMINGS |
| Session S4 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
Chinmaya Mission Frisco, Aspiring Minds Montessori: 12615 Jereme Trail, Frisco, Texas 75035
| SUNDAY | TIMINGS |
| Session F1 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Session F2 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Session F3 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
Chinmaya Chitrakoot: 900 N. Beltline Road, Irving TX 75061
| SUNDAY | TIMINGS |
| Session C1 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Session C2 | CANCELLED |
| SATURDAY | TIMINGS |
| Session C3 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Language and Cultural Classes
Hindi Chitrakoot – Saturday 2:40 PM-3:20 PM
Hindi Frisco – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Hindi Saaket – Saturday 9:00 AM-9:50 AM
Hindi Saaket – Sunday 3:40 PM-4:20 PM
Kannada Chitrakoot – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Kannada Saaket – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Music – Chitrakoot – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Music – Saaket – Sunday 3:40 PM-4:20 PM
Music (Carnatic) – Frisco – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Music (Carnatic) – Saaket – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Music (Hindustani) – Frisco – Sunday 3:40 PM-4:20 PM
Music (Hindustani) – Saaket – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Tamil – Chitrakoot – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Telugu – Chitrakoot – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Gita Chanting Classes
Gita Chanting ___ Chitrakoot – Saturday 5:10 PM-5:40 PM
Gita Chanting ___ Chitrakoot – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Gita Chanting ___ Frisco – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Gita Chanting ___ Saaket – Saturday 9:00 AM-9:50 AM
Gita Chanting ___ Saaket – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Shlokathon classes
Shlokathon ___ Chitrakoot – Saturday 2:40 PM-3:20 PM
Shlokathon ___ Chitrakoot – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Shlokathon ___ Saaket – Saturday 9:00 AM-9:50 AM
Shlokathon ___ Saaket – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Shlokathon ___ Saaket – Sunday 3:40 PM-4:20 PM
Vedic Chanting Classes
Vedic Chanting – Beginner Students ___ Saaket – Saturday 9:45 AM-10:30 AM
Vedic Chanting – Beginner Students ___ Saaket – Wednesday 8:00 PM-8:45 PM
Vedic Chanting – Continuing Students ___ Saaket – Saturday 9:00 AM-9:45 AM
Vedic Chanting – Continuing Students ___ Saaket – Wednesday 7:20 PM-8:00 PM
Sanskrit Classes
Sanskrit – Advanced ___ Saaket – Saturday 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Sanskrit – Balavihar Beginner ___ Saaket – Sunday 10:40 AM-11:20 AM
Sanskrit – Beginner ___ Saaket – Saturday 9:00 AM-10:15 AM
Sanskrit – Intermediate ___ Saaket – Saturday 9:30 AM-10:20 AM