Long Island Bala Vihar
In-person Classes: All classes for the Long Island center will be conducted in-person at the Chinmaya Upavan for the academic year 2025-26.For the 2025-26 year, the Bala Vihar curriculum at the Long Island center is as follows:
| Grade | Curriculum |
| PreK (3yrs-4yrs) | Shishu Vihar |
| KG & 1st Grade | Bala Ramayana |
| 2nd & 3rd Grade | Bala Bhagavatam |
| 4th & 5th Grade | Krishna Krishna/My 24 Teachers |
| 6th & 7th Grade | Gems of Ramayana |
| 8th & 9th Grade | Yato Dharma Tato Jaya |
| 10th, 11th & 12th Grade | Life Lessons from The Gita |
| 12th grade (Eligible students) | TA Program |
See further details on curriculum for each class here.
Bhagavad Gita Chanting class is available to students in all grades and for adults/parents. In 2026-27, this class will focus on Chapter 15. This class is free for all enrolled families and will be available as an Add-on option during the registration process.
During the course of the year, classes will organize and participate in special activities for festivals, events and/or community outreach activities.
Class Project Activity
Fees/Payment info:
Bala Vihar: During the registration process, each participating family will pay a donation of $700 (family with 1 child), $750 (family with 2 children), or $800 (family with more than 2 children) toward the 2026-27 session.
Register for Long Island Bala Vihar
Where is Balavihar conducted:
For the academic year 2026-27, Long Island Balavihar will conduct in-person classes every Sunday at:
Until Dec’26
Vaishnav Temple of New York
100 Lakeville Rd,
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
From Jan’27 onwards
Chinmaya Upavan
129 Woodbury Rd,
Woodbury, NY 11797
Session Start and End Dates:
9/13/2026 to 6/13/2027 (Weekly on Sundays)
Have further questions?
Please see our FAQ section for more details on registrations.
Contact: [email protected]
Or Call: Kartick Kalaimani (718-288-3440)