June 26–28, 2026 · Olympia, WA

Vitastaa

वितस्ता

Become conversational in Samskritam in one weekend — as a family

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About the Camp

Your Children Will Hear You
Speak Samskritam — and Answer Back

Vitastaa is a full-immersion family weekend where Samskritam stops being a subject and becomes the language you actually live in. By Sunday, you'll be ordering tea, playing games, and cracking jokes — all in Samskritam. Designed by Samskrita Bharati using modern teaching techniques, no previous experience is needed. Just show up.

Classes & Conversations Games & Activities Yoga Cultural Showcases Family Bonding All Skill Levels
Adults playing outdoor games at Vitastaa camp Kids learning Devanagari at the whiteboard Kids playing games outdoors at Vitastaa camp Kids with paper crowns at Vitastaa camp activities Class session in the lecture hall at Vitastaa camp Scenes from Vitastaa 2024 & 2025

Every Level, One Immersion

Complete beginners start speaking by day two. Experienced students deepen fluency with advanced texts and expert instructors.

Learn by Living

From morning yoga to evening performances, every moment is in Samskritam — not a classroom, a living language.

The Whole Family

Children 5–17 have their own classes and games. Parents learn alongside them. Everyone leaves with a shared language.

Your Weekend

What to Expect

Friday

Arrive & Settle In

  • Check in from 10 AM
  • Meet your fellow campers
  • Welcome session & introductions
  • First Samskritam classes begin
  • Evening games & entertainment

Saturday

Full Immersion

  • Morning yoga in Samskritam
  • Four class sessions at your level
  • Afternoon games & hiking
  • Cultural showcase in the evening
  • By now, you're thinking in Samskritam

Sunday

Wrap Up & Take It Home

  • Final morning classes
  • Practice conversations with new friends
  • Closing ceremony
  • Head home by 5 PM
  • Leave with skills that last a lifetime

Everything is included — lodging, all meals, materials, and activities. Just show up and immerse.

What Attendees Say

Voices from Vitastaa

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Hardly, 3 years of age, a little boy was perched lazily in a stroller while his older sister hung around shyly. What struck though was their mother spoke to them in Samskritam. They responded comfortably… That you can bring the Deva Bhaasha, the language of the Gods into colloquial usage struck me novel.

A Case for Sanskritam

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In a residential camp like this, it was easy to blend in. Even children, initially reluctant, weaned easily away from their parents to engage in play-led activities. All instructions and exchanges were in Sanskrit. These interactions started with yoga sessions in the morning and lasted until the plays and performances in the evening.

Vitastaa 2024 Reflections

"The whole energy was contagious. I didn't expect to find such friends in both teachers and students."

— J., Vitastaa 2025

"Very good experience. All instructors were welcoming and helpful for newcomers."

— R.B., Vitastaa 2025

"Great way to learn a language. I didn't expect it to be so engaging."

— S.V., Vitastaa 2024

Daily Routine

A Typical Day at Vitastaa

Time संस्कृतम् Transliteration Activity
5:45 – 6:30 amजागरणम्jāgaraṇamWake-up
6:30 – 7:30 amप्रातः स्मरणम् / योगकक्ष्याprātaḥ smaraṇam / yoga-kakṣyāMorning prayers, yoga class
7:30 – 8:00 amस्नानम्snānamBath
8:00 – 9:00 amप्रातराशःprātarāśaḥBreakfast
9:00 – 10:25 amप्रथम-कक्ष्याprathama-kakṣyāFirst class
10:25 – 10:35 amविरामःvirāmaḥBreak
10:35 – 12:00 pmद्वितीय-कक्ष्याdvitīya-kakṣyāSecond class
12:00 – 1:00 pmभोजनम्bhojanamLunch
1:00 – 1:20 pmविरामःvirāmaḥBreak
1:20 – 2:50 pmतृतीय-कक्ष्याtṛtīya-kakṣyāThird class
2:50 – 3:15 pmचायपान-विरामःcāyapāna-virāmaḥTea break
3:15 – 4:45 pmचतुर्थ-कक्ष्याcaturtha-kakṣyāFourth class
4:45 – 5:45 pmक्रीडाःkrīḍāḥGames
5:45 – 6:00 pmप्रक्षालनम्prakṣālanamFreshen up
6:00 – 7:00 pmभोजनम्bhojanamDinner
7:00 – 7:15 pmप्रवचनम्pravacanamLecture
7:15 – 8:00 pmमनोरञ्जन-कार्यक्रमाःmanorañjana-kāryakramāḥEntertainment programs
8:00 – 9:00 pmनिद्रार्थं विरामःnidrārthaṁ virāmaḥDisperse for bed
9:00 pm – 6:00 amनिद्रा-समयःnidrā-samayaḥQuiet time for sleep

Sample schedule — actual schedule may vary.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone can attend, and no prior knowledge of Samskritam is required. Familiarity with an Indian language is recommended but not necessary. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The fee covers lodging, vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea), and study materials for the duration of the workshop.
Yes — and that's what makes it work. Everyone arrives Friday morning and stays through Sunday at 5 PM. With all meals, lodging, and activities on campus, there's nothing to arrange and nowhere else to be. You can focus entirely on Samskritam, and the results speak for themselves.
The lodging consists of apartment-style suites with 4–6 rooms, a living area, dining area, kitchen-sink, refrigerator, and bathroom. Each adult receives a room with a twin-size bed, desk, chair, closet, and full bed linen service. Youth registrants (ages 5–11) receive a cot in their parent's room.
Refunds are subject to a non-refundable $25 handling fee. Full refund (minus handling) if requested before June 12th, 2026. On or after June 12th, a 50% refund (minus handling) will be issued.
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Registration

Pricing

Fees include lodging, food, and study materials.
Registration closes June 19th — no registration after this date.

Early Registration

Until May 25th

Adult
Ages 12+
$360
Youth
Ages 5–11
$140
Child
Ages 0–4
Free

Regular Price

After May 25th

Adult
Ages 12+
$410
Youth
Ages 5–11
$160
Child
Ages 0–4
Free
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Get in Touch

Location & Contact

Venue

Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW
Olympia, WA 98505

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When

Friday, June 26 (10 AM) –
Sunday, June 28 (5 PM), 2026

Contact Us

Email

vitastaa@samskritabharatiusa.org

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