Hostels and boarding schools operated by BAPS have a distinct flavor that provide a loving, educational, healthy, and, most importantly, fun environment. These hostels and boarding schools educate youths from kindergarten through college. Youths are raised in a spiritual atmosphere with morning prayers, moral lessons, and celebrations of festivals and traditions. The schooling and housing is low-cost yet provide state-of-the-art facilities, a clean environment, and delicious cuisine. Youths at these hostels do not feel like they are away from home!