VHPA Shantiniketan Family Camp

04/09/2026

Dear Friends and Families,

Jai Shri Ram!!

I hope you all had a wonderful spring break.

Thank you to everyone who has already registered. For those who haven’t yet, we encourage you to register soon before spots fill up.

Quick reminders for early bird discounts:

Youth Camp: Ends April 15
Family Camp: Ends May 15
RSVP here: www.tinyurl.com/campVHPADC

As always, along with learning Dharma, we also enjoy fun activities and projects like hobby rocketry. If you have any suggestions for activities, we would love to hear them and will do our best to incorporate them within our constraints.

Older and experienced youth who are interested in becoming a Counselor-in-Training are requested to send their interest via email: [email protected].

We look forward to reconnecting and growing together as one family.

Warm regards,
Mahendra Sapa

(301) 377-3247

This is a residential camp. Registered youth come in on July 27 (Monday) by 09 AM. The Youth Camp merges with Family Camp starting July 30 (Thursday) evening Youth Camp […]

04/07/2026

Here’s a wonderful opportunity to visit Washington, DC with your family!

The beauty of our camp is that you’ll get to meet and build meaningful connections with Hindus from all walks of life—whether Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, and more. Join us in connecting with second- and third-generation Hindu Americans in a warm, welcoming environment.

The Youth Camp runs from Monday, then merges with the Family Camp starting Thursday night, and concludes Sunday at noon.

Family camp early bird discount ends: May 15, 2026

RSVP: https://www.cognitoforms.com/VHPA1/2026ShantiniketanFamilyCamp

03/26/2026

Thank you all for your love and support.

Together we research and instill pride in our identity; and proudly integrate into the American mainstream.

Let's earn with 100 hands and distribute with 1000 hands.

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03/11/2026

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02/28/2026

Jai Shri Ram! 🙏

Thank you all for your patience. We are happy to announce that Youth Camp registration is now open!

Registration Details
Base registration fee: $550

Available Discounts
Early bird discount: $50

Attended camp in 2024/25: $50

VHPA initiatives (MCL Cricket/Tennis administrators or Hindi class teachers): $50

📌 Important: All discounts end on April 15.
Families with three or more children, as well as MCL Cricket and Tennis administrators and Hindi class teachers, are eligible for additional discounts.

👉 Register today:
https://dc.vhp-america.org/camp/overnight-camp/

Please feel free to invite your friends and family to join us.

Youth registration is limited to 100 participants, allowing us to accommodate some parents joining from Thursday evening. Family camp registration will open in the near future.

Youth warming up for the dance workshop.

02/17/2026

Overnight Youth Camp
Dates: July 27 starting 09 AM - Aug 02 Noon
Venue: Lathrop Smith Center

RSVP today:

02/17/2026

Dear Parents,

Thank you for reaching out and for your interest in learning more about pathways to the United States Naval Academy.

We encourage you to review our VHPA Youth Mentorship resource page, which includes real-world examples of students who have successfully navigated competitive academic and leadership tracks:

http://dc.vhp-america.org/youth/youth-mentor/

On this page, you’ll find two profiles that may be especially helpful:

• Shlok Pancholi – A former VHPA cricket youth participant who graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy a couple of years ago. His journey reflects the combination of academics, discipline, leadership, and extracurricular excellence typically expected of Naval Academy candidates.

• Ohm – A VHPA Youth Councilor currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His profile highlights a strong STEM-focused academic pathway and leadership development that can be valuable for students interested in military or aerospace careers.

These profiles are intended to offer inspiration and practical perspective on preparation, commitment, and long-term planning. We would be happy to share additional guidance or connect you with mentorship opportunities as appropriate.

Please feel free to reach out with any follow-up questions.

Warm regards,
Mahendra Sapa

10/25/2024

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09/19/2024

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08/28/2024

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08/01/2024

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07/05/2024

Dear parents,

Thank you for registering your children for our Summer Day Camp, a Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America initiative. We are a 501 c 3, not for profit organization focused on Hindu culture and heritage, ensuring pride in our children’s Hindu American identity.

We have been running overnight family camp in Rockville for the past 25 years where families from across Bharat congregate for three nights. We do a mix of modern and Dharmic activities, play volleyball, do campfire, treasure hunt and cultural night. Post pandemic we introduced our overnight youth camp (Age 11 - 21) for six nights where our youth get to network and grow together learning dance, STEM, Dharma, Yoga etc.

This Summer Day Camp is an extension of these camps providing a blend of culture, heritage and modern education in the Ashburn area.

Looking forward to networking and growing together.

We are grateful for our volunteer lead Shakti, Smt. Kanti Choudhari ji, a physical school teacher along with other volunteers providing this selfless seva. VHPA is blessed to have selfless doers, and we bow to each of them uplifting humanity.

Great beginning of Day Camps. May all be good.