BalVihar Hindi Classes: Germantown, MD
An educational program of the World Hindu Council of America (VHPA)
Hindi classes are held for kids of various age groups at Germantown, MD. We teach children Hindi by immersing them in Hindi and Indian culture. Classes follow Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) academic year.
Location: Kingsview Middle School, 18909 Kingsview Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Instruction Mode: In-Person and Virtual (Hybrid)
Day and Time: Every Thursday 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
New sessions will start on 4th, September 2025
Note: The Hindi-classes will be in Hybrid mode (In-person and Online), Yearly schedule will be posted here on the webpage for in-person and virtual classes schedule.
For Inquiries please email mdhindiclasses@gmail.com OR
Contact : Manish Thouri (240-547-7060) or Shilpi Mishra (301) 642 6656
Registration Fees (Yearly): 1 Student: $275.00 (for the full year)
Discounts:
Earyl Bird Discount = $25.00 OFF Per Registration
Sibling Discount = 20% off when registering 2 or more students from the same family.
Registration Start Date : May 7, 2025
Early Bird Registration End Date: June 15, 2025
Register your child here.
150 local families and counting…
20 volunteer teachers and counting…
750+ kids taught so far and counting…
Be part of the journey and cherish memorable moments with the Hindi Classes extended families.
Balvihar Hindi Classes Germantown
Hindi Class Schedule for the academic year 2024-2025
| Date | Comments | Major Hindu Festivals / Notes |
| 9/5/2024 | In-Person | First Day of Hindi Class, Ganesh Chaturthi (9/6/24) |
| 9/12/2024 | In-Person | 9/11 (Radha Ashtami), 9/14 (Onam) |
| 9/19/2024 | In-Person | |
| 9/26/2024 | Virtual | |
| 10/3/2024 | In-Person | Non-instructional Day/Holiday in MCPS Navaratri celebration in the class, Navratri Begins (10/3) |
| 10/10/2024 | In-Person | Navratri Celebration – Saraswati Pooja (Oct. 10) and Durga Ashtami on Oct 10; Maha Navami on Oct 11; Dussehra on Oct. 12) |
| 10/17/2024 | Virtual | Karwa Chauth (Oct. 20 – Sunday) |
| 10/24/2024 | In-Person | Ahoi Ashtami (Oct. 23) |
| 10/26/2024 | Festival | DIWALI CELEBRATION |
| 10/31/2024 | Holiday | Oct. 26 (Sat.) Oct. 27 (Sun.) Nov. 2 (Sat.) Nov. 3 (Sun.) Diwali Begins, Dhan Teras is on Oct 29; Roop Chaturdashi is on Oct. 30, Diwali is on Oct. 31; Govardhan Pooja is on Nov. 1; Bhai Dooj is on Nov. 2 Halloween |
| 11/7/2024 | In-Person | Chatth Pooja |
| 11/14/2024 | Virtual | |
| 11/21/2024 | In-Person | Bingo Night (Learning Hindi Counting with fun) |
| 11/28/2024 | Holiday | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| 12/5/2024 | Virtual | |
| 12/12/2024 | In-Person | Geeta Jayanti (Dec. 11) Cafeteria from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on 12/12/24 (Geeta Jayanti Celebration) |
| 12/19/2024 | In-Person | Mid-Term Exam (2 Hour School Booking) |
| 12/22/24 | Field Trip | Field Trip (Temple Visit) 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
| 12/26/2024 | Holiday | Winter Break (12/23/24 to 1/1/25) |
| 1/2/2025 | In-Person | |
| Jan. 2 – Jan. 15 | PTA meetings will be organized by the Class Teachers | |
| 1/9/2025 | Virtual | Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri on Jan 14 Swami Vivekanand Jayanti on Jan 12 |
| 1/16/2025 | In-Person | Cafeteria from 6:30 to 8:30PM on 1/16/25 (Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri etc.) |
| 1/23/2025 | Virtual | |
| 1/30/2025 | In-Person | Vasant Panchami on Feb 02 |
| 2/6/2025 | Virtual | |
| 2/13/2025 | In-Person | |
| 2/20/2025 | In-Person | Maha Shivaratri on Feb. 25 |
| 2/27/2025 | In-Person | |
| 3/6/2025 | Virtual | |
| 3/13/2025 | Holiday | Holika Dahan (Mar. 13), Color Holi (Mar. 14) |
| 3/15/2025 | Festival | Mar. 15 (Sat.) (Hindi Class Holi Celebration) Mar. 22 and 23 (Sat. & Sun.) (Rain check dates) |
| 3/20/2025 | Virtual | |
| 3/27/2025 | In-Person | Yugadi, Gudipadwa on Mar. 29; Start of Hindu new year, based on Lunar calendar; Year (3103+2025) (since the beginning of Kaliyuga), the Year 2081 based on Vikram Samvat; the Year 1947 based on Shaka Samvat Chaitra Navratri Begins on Mar. 29 and Ends on April 5) |
| 4/3/2025 | In-Person | Ram Navmi (Apr. 5), Hanuman Jayanti (Apr. 12) Apr. 12 (Sat.), Apr. 13 (Sun.) |
| 4/10/2025 | In-Person | Quarterly Exam (2 Hour School Booking) |
| 4/12/2025 | Festival | Ram Navmi (Apr. 5), Hanuman Jayanti (Apr. 12) CELEBRATION Cafeteria for 3-4 hours |
| 4/17/2025 | Holiday | No Hindi School (Spring Break), Spring Break (4/12/2025 to 4/21/2025) |
| 4/24/2025 | In-Person | |
| 4/26 – 4/27 | Field Trip | Sports Day (Whichever day the weather is better) |
| 5/1/2025 | Virtual | |
| 5/8/2025 | In Person | Mother’s Day on May 11 |
| 5/10/2025 | Field Trip | Outdoor Picnic |
| 5/15/2025 | In-Person | |
| 5/22/2025 | In-Person | |
| 5/29/2025 | In-Person | Annual Exam (School Booking – 2 Hours 6:30 to 8:30PM) |
| 6/5/2025 | In-Person | Jun. 5 (Preparation for the Annual Function) Cafeteria booking for 2 hours, no booking of individual classrooms. |
| 6/7/2025 | In-Person | ANNUAL FUNCTION (SUNDAY) (5-10PM) Kingsview MS June 7 (Sat.) |
| 6/12/2025 | Virtual | Make up day (if needed) |
See you all in our Summer Family Camp From Jul 31 to Aug 03, 2025 / Full week Youth Camp Jul 28 – Aug 3, 2025.
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