• Bask in Swami Swaroopananda's divine presence

    This camp is a very special opportunity to revel in the divine presence of His Holiness Swami Swaroopananda for 6 days and learn the greatest philosophical Truths from this Master Vedantin.

  • Inspirational Satsangs with Swamins and Brahmacharins

    At this camp you will find the best lineup of spiritual teachers who are easily approachable and very welcoming to anyone who comes to them for spiritual guidance or even just a friendly ... Read more »

  • 'Laugh, Play & Learn' programs for children

    Children of all ages will find this camp utmost fun and informative. Children's programs will feature various fun filled learning activities such as bhajans... Read more »

  • Zesty programs for youth

    Our youth program led by Swami Aparajitananda is guaranteed to be scintillating with dynamism and style. There will be a wide variety of activities such as... Read more »

  • Spiritual unfoldment for Adults

    Starting from meditation and yoga exercises by Swami Ishwarananda in the morning hours to cultural programs in the night pleasantly interspersed with bhajans/kirtans and satsangs this camp encompasses a wide spectrum of activities for adults that ... Read more »

  • Revel in Spiritual ambience

    The culmination of five blissful days of spiritual study, satsang and reflection will be on the 3rd of August, Pujya Gurudev's Mahasamadhi day. It will be a truly blissful sight to see... Read more »

  • Festive Cultural Entertainment

    We have specially allocated time each day of the camp for cultural events where everyone can sit back and enjoy music, song, dance and drama based on various spiritual themes. Devotional songs... Read more »


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Message by Pujya Swami Swaroopananda Global Head Chinmaya Mission

Hari Om!

Chinmaya Mission Chicago is blessed to host the 30th Anniversary Chinmaya Mahasamadhi Aradhana Family Camp 2023. It is that auspicious time of the year when hundreds of Chinmaya families from all across North America gather to celebrate the glory and vision of our beloved Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. We extend our warm welcome and invitation to all Chinmaya devotees worldwide to take part in this very special event with your entire family and be blessed by His limitless grace.

This spiritual camp will uplift your whole family with its unique programs specially designed for each age group. Adults will find peace and fulfillment through meditation, discourses, satsang, and learning at the lotus feet of the Master Vedantin, Pujya Swami Swaroopananda. Young adults/youth will engage in lively discussions and learn more about themselves while meeting like-minded friends. Children will learn different aspects of Hindu religion and culture through fun and games. This will certainly be a retreat to remember! Come gain the Vision of Truth at this inspiring camp!

Camp Information

DATES

Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 5pm through Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 12 noon

THEME

Life Changers - Wisdom from Kathopanishad
by Swami Swaroopananda - Global Head, Chinmaya Mission

(Insights into Kathopanishad and the Bhagavad Gita as reflected in the life of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda.)

Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 17 - Swami Shantananda, President Chinmaya Mission West

Morning Meditation, Afternoon Satsang with Q&A "Spirituality 101" - Swami Ishwarananda

Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK) program for college students and young professionals led by Swami Aparajitananda

Krishna Krishna Everywhere (for Bala Vihar children) led by Swami Sharanananda

VENUE

Waterford Banquet, 933 S Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, IL 60126