Camp Gurmat 2018 Booklet

ਛੋਟਾ ਘੱਲੂਘਾਰਾ 1746 Table of Contents Table of Contents Mission and Vision ........................................................................................ 2 Welcome ....................................................................................................... 3 Rules ............................................................................................................. 4 Objectives and Goals .................................................................................... 5 Teachers Profile ............................................................................................ 6 Lesson Plans .................................................................................................. 8 Chotta Ghallughara ........................................................................................ 10 Kaur Bungas ................................................................................................... 14 Singh Bungas ................................................................................................. 18 List of Campers ............................................................................................... 23 Mission Statement Camp Gurmat aims to provide experiences that shape and expand the Sikh commitment of our next generation. Free from all distractions, kids live, learn, play, work together, and are creatively challenged to make decisions resulting in changed lives. Vision Statement Camp Gurmat envisions a world in which each and every Sikh acts to make the most of life for themselves and becomes role model for everyone around them by following path illustrated by our Gurus. CAMP GURMAT 2018, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 2 Welcome Dear Campers and Counselors, Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh, Welcome to Camp Gurmat 2018 Dallas at Collin County Adventure Camp! We are glad and excited that you chose to be part of sixth Camp Gurmat in Dallas! The theme for this year is Chhota Ghallughara. In March 1746, Mughal force launched a campaign to persecute Sikhs. Sikhs made every attempt to fight back and protect themselves, but the Mughal cavalry with cannons brutally killed about 7000 and captured about 3000 Sikhs. Captives were beheaded in batches outside of Delhi Gate, later named as Shahidganj. In spite of the mammoth Mughal attack, heavily outnumbered and under equipped Sikhs were persistent to fight back and find their way to Amritsar, bravely to convene as Sarbatt Khalsa in March 1747. Nonetheless to say, Be persistent and believe in GURU, everything will fall in place. Like previous years, the volunteers have worked hard to make camp as organized as possible. We hope you all will find the arrangements satisfactory and continue to be part of Camp Gurmat for years to come! The camp is both educational and recreational. In addition to Gurmat, History, Gatka, and Kirtan sessions, you will also be doing fun activities such as zip lining, canoeing, wall climbing, bb guns, archery challenge courses, etc. Please take time to go over the folder contents to acquaint yourself with camp plans and other details provided. Let’s remember Singhs and Kaurs of Chotta Ghallugahra and learn from them! Gurfateh, Camp Gurmat 2018 Dallas Sewadars CAMP GURMAT 2018, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 3 Rules Please read the following camp rules and abide by them during the camp: 1. Please be RESPECTFUL to all, be ON TIME, listen to assigned Counselor/Volunteer/Organizers. 2. No child may roam around alone. His/her group Counselor/Volunteer must accompany all children at all times. 3. No child is allowed out of Camp limits without proper permission. 4. Boys shall not be allowed in the girls’ bungas and vice versa. 5. Attendance in classes and Divans is mandatory for all campers/counselors. 6. No talking or disturbance during Divans/classes. 7. All campers are expected to follow instructions given by the counselors/volunteers. 8. No shorts are allowed except during sports times. 9. Be respectful of other campers and counselors. 10. No fighting shall be allowed. Any concerns shall be brought to the attention of the Counselor/Volunteer immediately. The assigned volunteer should communicate with Camp Security Volunteer to take further action. 11. Any concerns or questions during the Camp should be addressed to the assigned counselors/volunteers. Camper should not communicate with the organizing volunteers even if s/he may know them personally. 12. ANY CAMPER FOUND OUTSIDE THE BUNGA AFTER 09:15 P.M. AND BEFORE 6:00 A.M. WITHOUT PROPER WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION SLIP SHALL RESULT INTO EXPULSION AUTOMATICALLY. 13. Parents are requested to attend Diwan on the last day of the Camp (Sunday, Dec 30th, 2018 after 8:00 A.M.). Diwan is scheduled for children’s performances and everyone is invited. 14. Written/email authorization is required if any other guardian other than parent is picking up the camper on last day Dec 30th, 2018. Please bring a valid photo ID for verification. 15. Cell Phones or any kind of smart phones, and ipods are not allowed. If volunteer(s) find any mobile devices with campers, it will be immediately confiscated and returned to campers on final day. Volunteers are not responsible for any lost devices. CAMP GURMAT 2018, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 4 Objectives and Goals Why are we at Camp Gurmat? Why do we need to study Sikh history? Why do we need to learn about Chotta Ghallughara? Recap of previous Camp Gurmat themes Reconnect with the previous Camp Gurmat themes Review previous themes chronologically and slowly dive into current theme The details of Ghallughara What was the political environment of Panjab in 1740s and what role did Sikhs play during that time? What were the main personalities involved in Chotta Ghallughara? What roles did they play? Lakhpat Rai, Jaspat Rai, Yahiya Khan, Sukha Singh, etc.? What were the battle strategies of the state vs. the Sikhs? What were the alternative options, if any? Describe the harsh realities of persecution faced by the Sikhs. How and why did the local population fail to assist Sikhs? What was the reason behind Sikhs’ perseverance toward political sovereignty despite more than 10,000 deaths in this brutal campaign by the state? How were Sikhs able to overcome such a great loss of life and establish political power? What lessons can be learned from the episode of Chotta Ghallughara — political, spiritual, etc.? Why is this episode important in Sikh history and why should we remember it? How can we integrate the learnings into our everyday life? Today’s challenges Leadership challenges in Sikh community Sikh families under Influence of others, knowingly or unknowingly How a Sikh can showcase his/her unique identity Ignite Perseverance and Leadership qualities in youth Using theme as an example - instill the thought of PERSEVERANCE in campers Provide education and experiences that help students frame and develop their leadership philosophies Impart understanding of current Sikh issues, needs and other factors that influence our Sikhi's future Inspire students to become representatives of Sikh leadership among their peers Create a strong and diverse base of future leaders for the Sikh community CAMP GURMAT 2018, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 5 Teachers Profile - I Satprit Kaur, Seattle, WA - Group III & IV Gurmat Teacher Profile Satprit Kaur is a high school science teacher from the Seattle area. This is her 6th year teaching and she loves it! She currently teaches 9th grade biology and biology for English Language Learners. She wanted to be a teacher because it’s a mashup of social justice and science—two things she cares about deeply. In her time outside of the classroom, you can find Satprit at kirtan programs at the Gurdwara, reading fiction novels or watching a ridiculous amount of Netflix. Although this is her first year at Camp Gurmat, she has previously volunteered at other Sikh youth camps for the past 8 years. Gagandeep Kaur, Ontario, Canada - Group III & IV History Teacher Profile Gagandeep Kaur is a software Engineer/ Project Manager in Ontario, Canada. She has worked for software firms spanning various industries including a hedge fund, AutoCAD software, Telecom and health care etc to name to a few. Although one of her favorite job was providing the technology backbone for the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine Youth Summer program! Gagandeep enjoys learning all about Sikh history and was part of SIDAK in beautiful British Columbia this past summer. Through her learning she wants to pass on this breath of knowledge and engage about Sikh values with the youth. Harliv Kaur, San Antonio, TX - Group I & II Gurmat Teacher Profile Harliv Kaur is a teacher by profession and a curriculum developer and teacher trainer with SikhRI. Her focus is creating interactive, hands-on activities that take learning to the next level. Besides her work with SikhRI, she founded Kikli, a company committed to developing fun and innovative tools for learning Panjabi including "Ik Chota Bacha & Other Sikh Nursery Rhymes," a collaborative project involving the Ujjaldidar Singh Memorial Foundation. Harliv lives in San Antonio with her husband and 3 kids. Preeti Kaur, San Antonio, TX - Group I & II History Teacher Profile Preeti Kaur is a physician by profession and has been actively teaching and coordinating curriculum for the local sikhya school at Sikh DharamSal for the last 6 years. She inspires to learn from Sikh personalities in her sangat, and years for actively living the teachings of the Gurus. Born and raised

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