A two-day Bala Vihar camp was organized under the auspices of Chinmaya Mission Amritsar on June 1 and 2, 2025, at Chinmaya Amrit Ashram. More than 150 children from approximately 11 schools in Amritsar participated in this special camp. The camp was designed for students from nursery to grade five, engaging them in various activities centered around Indian culture and values.

On the first day, activities included storytelling sessions, bhajans, dance, yoga, and various games to introduce the children to the richness of Indian culture. These sessions were conducted in the esteemed presence of Shri Avinash Mahendru, President of Chinmaya Mission; Dr. Anita Bhalla, Director of Bhavan’s School; Mrs. Vanita Mahendru, Principal of Bhavan’s School, Islamabad; and Shri S. N. Joshi, President of the Chinmaya Mission Vanaprastha Program.

On the second day, the children presented vibrant role plays in their respective groups on assigned themes. These included performances depicting the Dashavatara (Ten Avatars of Lord Vishnu), Matki Phod (pot-breaking), Raas Leela dance, bhajan-sankirtan, Dandiya dance, and the Ram Setu scene. Through these performances, they brought elements of Indian culture to life and gained enriching experiences.

Yoga and games helped instill core values such as inner strength through yoga, teamwork, and the power of unity. The spiritual knowledge of the children was showcased through a camp quiz, reinforcing virtues like self-discipline, cooperation, and self-restraint. Parents in attendance expressed their appreciation for the camp, observing how their children, along with others, lovingly embraced and practiced Indian culture. Every child actively participated in all activities and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The camp concluded with the distribution of prasadam.