2021 Summer Camp
For rising 1st to 8th graders as of Sep 2001
Online via Zoom
Theme: Mahabharatha
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June 15, 2021 – July 15, 2021
1 pm – 5 pm
Registration Fees: $400.00
Sibling Discount: $100
Optional (bi-weekly extension until August 7th): $200
Stories and their Significance
Global Geeta Chanting Competition Preparation with Swami Dheerananada
Dance & Art
Athletics with Coach K
Games with Youth Volunteers
Social time with Campers
Conducted by
Swami Dheerananda
Swami Dheerananda is the last disciple directly initiated by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. He underwent the Brahmachari Training Course under the instruction of Swami Tejomayananda. In the year 1989, Swami Chinmayananda placed him as Resident Acharya in Chinmaya Mission Washington Regional Center.
If you are a rising 9th – 12th grade Bala Vihar student, we would love to have you as a Youth Volunteer for our annual Chinmayam Summer Camp!
Camp Fees and Deposit
Registration Fees: $400.00
Optional (bi-weekly extension until August 7th) : $200
Sibling Discount: $100
Payment Method
- E-check (ACH) with no additional processing fees.
- Pay by credit card with a processing fee of 2% of the total due amount that will be charged to the member.
Registration and Cancellation Policy
All applications for the summer camp should be submitted online. The date on which you complete your registration online, including authorization for full payment of the amount due, will be considered your date of registration.
Refund Policy
- Withdrawal On or Before June 1st, 2020: Full Refund (less $100 administration fee per child)
- Withdrawal On or After June 1st, 2020: No Refund
- PLEASE NOTE: Violation of any of the terms and conditions will result in cancellation of enrollment without a refund.
Admissions
Register early! We only admit full-time (four weeks) participants. Chinmaya Mission reserves the right to accept or reject admission requests based on certain established internal criteria. Some admission criteria give preference to the children of Bala Vihar teachers, Sevaks with major responsibilities, members in good standing, major donors, age, date of online registration, etc. No further appeals will be entertained on admission decisions. Admission decisions will be finalized and communicated via email.
Conducted by
Swami Dheerananda
Swami Dheerananda is the last disciple directly initiated by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. He underwent the Brahmachari Training Course under the instruction of Swami Tejomayananda. In the year 1989, Swami Chinmayananda placed him as Resident Acharya in Chinmaya Mission Washington Regional Center.
Volunteering as a Youth Counselor at the Chinmaya Mission Summer Camp is a fun and rewarding experience involving a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities. The primary job of the volunteers is to look after children under their care and help the camp run smoothly while fostering a fun and caring environment. Volunteers are expected to be role models for the younger children, exemplifying respect to elders, duty, and self-control.
Selection Criteria
- Exemplify the Chinmaya Mission Pledge.
- Ability to act as a good role model for all the Camp children.
- Honor the dates once they have been committed to and accepted.
- Be punctual.
- Dress appropriately to set an example for the children.
- Wear the volunteer uniform that will be provided.
- Serve other children before serving oneself.
- Follow instructions from teachers and other senior volunteers.
- Outside private calls and Internet use are not permitted.
- Ability to accept challenges.
- Be friendly and helpful.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Exhibit leadership qualities.
- Attend the mandatory Youth Volunteer training -TBA
- Attendance at the orientation sessions is mandatory.
- Failure to comply with instructions will lead to dismissal.
*The decision of the Mission is final and no further appeals will be entertained.*
Mandatory Training Sessions
- Selected applicants must attend the mandatory training session
Duties for Youth Counselors
- Class assistant—help class for the whole day.
- Act as counselor and mentor for students whenever required.
- Solve disputes between children to the extent you can handle. Cases that require the intervention of teachers/coordinator/director should be brought to their attention.
- Responsible for the safety of the childrens’ group allotted to you throughout the day.
- Supervise children during lunch time and supervise their cleaning of the area after lunch.
- Serve snacks to children.
- Help organize games and other sports for children.
- Telephone and front desk coverage.
- Promote a fun, positive, and inspiring camp experience for all.
**NEW !! – SSL hours will be awarded by the camp committee based on performance and teacher reviews.
Failure to comply with instructions will lead to dismissal.
Attendance at the orientation sessions is mandatory.
Please click on your corresponding chapter pages below for rules and other registration details!
LATE PICK-UP FEE POLICY :
When children are picked up late, the Volunteer Sevaks that must stay behind with your child are delayed from going home to their own families and responsibilities. Children must be picked up promptly. A late fee of $5 per family, will be assessed, starting at 5:16pm, and $5 additional for every additional increment of 5 minutes (Ex. pick-up between 5:16pm – 5:31pm = $10, etc.). No exceptions will be made.
Frequently Asked Questions
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