Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for May 17, 2026
Bala Vihar & Adult Satsanga Sunday, May 17
Satsanga Timings:
8:35 AM – 10:15 AM Satsanga I for adults & Bala Vihar grades Pre-KG to 12
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Languages, Bhajana/Orchestra and Slokathon
11:20 AM – 1:00 PM Satsanga II for adults & Bala Vihar grades Pre-KG to 10
Chinmaya Mission Bala Vihar Graduation Ceremony Saturday, May 16
The Chinmaya Mission Bala Vihar Graduation is a culmination of the spiritual education that children receive over a period in Bala Vihar. We will have a special program in honor of our graduating class. Pujya Gaurang Uncle will be addressing our graduates on the profound teachings of the Taittiriya Upanisad. Our Chief Guest and Keynote speaker is Dr. Milan Vaishnav. He is a very highly accomplished alumni and an expert on Indian Politics and Economy.
Graduation ceremony begins at 9:30 AM. Please be seated by 9:10 AM.
Gita Chanting Competition Certificates Sunday, May 17
Every child who participated in GCC is a winner, and receives a certificate. Children who did not collect their certificate on May 10th are encouraged to pick it up on May 17th at the GCC table that will be set up in the dining area. The table will be set up in-between the sessions from 10:15 to 11:15 AM and also after the second session from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.
CMH Summer Schedule May 24 – Aug. 16
Please note that Sunday, May 17 will be the last day of Bala Vihar and Adult Satsanga. We will have other Satsangas as outlined. Regular classes will resume from Sunday Aug. 23.
Summer Satsanga Events with Vivekji at CMH Jun. 8 – Jun. 11
We are excited to welcome Sri Vivekji from Chinmaya Mission Niagara for a week of spiritual learning, reflection, and growth this summer at CMH!
JCHYK Day Camp for current 8th to 12th grade students
Dates: Monday, June 8 – Thursday, June 11
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Theme: Fostering Sacred Confidence (Based on Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gita)
In today’s fast-paced and distracting world, students often struggle with stress, self-doubt, and lack of focus. This camp is designed to help them build inner confidence, clarity, and discipline through timeless wisdom and practical guidance.
Registration is NOW Open!
Early Registration Fee: $125 per participant.
Early Registration Rate Deadline: Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Evening Satsanga for Adults & CHYKs
Dates: Monday, June 8 – Wednesday, June 10
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Registration is not required.
Theme: A Reflective Mind = A Rich Mind (Based on Section 7 of the Srimad Bhagavatam)
Take this opportunity to dive deeper into scriptural wisdom and discover how reflection can enrich our thinking, decisions, and overall life.
Jnana Yajna by Pujya Gaurang Uncle on Bhaja Govindam Jul. 7 – Jul. 12
Bhaja Govindam composed by Adi Shankaracharya is aimed at shattering illusions of Samsara for seekers, intellectuals and those trapped in the materialistic world.
Place: Chinmaya Smrti
Dates: Tuesday, July 7 – Friday, July 10
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Dates: Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Summer Seva Opportunities for Adults and CHYKs Jun. 8 – Jun. 11
We are looking for sevaks to help support our Summer 2026 JCHYK camps and events in the following areas at CMH:
Kitchen Seva
- Preparing for lunch between 11:30am to 1pm
- Preparing for afternoon snacks/tea around 3:30 PM (Exact time TBA)
Food Transportation
- Pick up food from the vendor between 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Drop off food before 12:00 PM (Lunchtime)
Chaperoning
- Staying on the mission premises to provide adult supervision during the camp
General Support
- Help with miscellaneous needs not listed above
- Assist with sports, seva activities (gardening or cleanup), or general camp support (ideal for CHYKs)
- Camper Check-In / Check-Out – Help check campers in and out, each day
Bala Vihar Re-enrollment for 2026-27 Sunday, May 31
Our new Bala Vihar year begins on August 23, 2026. Bala Vihar re-enrollment links for the 2026-2027 academic year have been emailed to the eligible families on April 18 (must be attending regularly and have contributed their Gurudaksina pledges). Please verify your individual forms, and make the necessary edits to ensure that the following information is correct:
- Grade the Bala Vihar child will be attending in August 2026 (should be the same as the grade in regular school)
- Session you would like to attend for the year 2026-27 (please understand that we are trying to maintain the balance of classes in both sessions. Depending on the numbers we may assign you other than your preferred session)
- Enter selection for the extra class option – only one extra class can be selected.
- Please check all the pre-filled information and make changes where required.
- Even if no changes are required, click on the appropriate option and submit your form.
Submitting the re-enrollment form is the only way to guarantee your child’s spot in Bala Vihar for the next academic year. The deadline to submit the form is May 31st. Missing the submission deadline will require re-registering the child into Bala Vihar, and availability is dependent on classroom capacity at that time.
Note: Bala Vihar grades 6 & above are under freeze.
Final re-enrollment confirmations will be sent to the families by the end of July.
Registration inquiries: CMHRegistrations@chinmayahouston.org