CAMP GURMAT, DALLAS, TEXAS (December 20-25Th, 2014)
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CAMP GURMAT, DALLAS, TEXAS (December 20-25th, 2014) Camp Theme Baba Banda Singh Bahadar (1670-1716) Camp Location YMCA Collin County Adventure Camp 1180 Houston Street, Anna, Texas 75409 www.campgurmat.org | 469.795.1714 | [email protected] Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Mission and Vision Mission Statement Provide experiences that shape and expand the Sikh commitment of our next generation. Free from all distractions, kids live, learn, play, and 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. Camper Assignments Camper Name : ________________________________________________ Camper Bunga/Cabin : _______________________________________________ Camper Class : _______________________________________________ Camper Sewa Jatha : _______________________________________________ CAMP GURMAT, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Welcome Dear Campers, Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh, Welcome to Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas at Collin County Adventure Camp! We are glad you have chosen to be part of second Camp Gurmat at Dallas! The Camp theme this year is Baba Banda Singh Bahadar. This 18th century Sikh hero is a true inspiration! Our objective for next five days is to learn as much as about him and his accompany, and be very proud of our history, what we are, and where we come from! 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 Gurmat is both educational and recreational. In addition to Gurmat, History, Gatka, and Kirtan sessions, you will also be doing fun activities such as ziplining, boating, canoeing, wall climbing, golfing, bb guns, archery, challenge courses, etc. Please be sure to take some time to go over the folder contents to acquaint yourself with camp plans and other details provided. Let’s learn from Baba Banda Singh Bahadar who gave all but not his beliefs! Gurfateh, Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Sewadars CAMP GURMAT, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas 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 COUNSELORS/VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER 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. th 13. Parents are requested to visit their children on last day of the Camp (Saturday, Dec 25 , 2014 after 9:00 A.M.). Diwan is scheduled for performance of children and everyone is invited. 14.Cell Phones or any kind of smart phones, and ipods will be submitted to cabin volunteer at your bunga while leaving for morning diwan. It will given back by the volunteer when campers come back to cabin/bunga at 8:30 P.M. to sleep. Campers can call parents from 8:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. CAMP GURMAT, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Objectives and Goals Objectives and goals of Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas: 1) Inspiration – Explore the transformation of Bhai Madho Das from 'Banda' (1708) to 'Shaheed' Baba Banda Singh Bahadar (1716). Introduce campers to the exploits of Banda Singh Bahadar and use his life as a source of inspiration to all Sikhs. Discuss the following: Conversation between Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Madho Das - What were the implications of this meeting? Strategies and war tactics employed on his journey to Sirhind from Nanded - Examine the battles at Narnaul, Hissar, Tohana, Sonepat, Kaithal, Samana, and Sadhaura. Importance of Sikh Sovereignty to his movement - Abolition of the zamindari system, the minting of Khalsa Raj coins and seal, and the rule of law in conquered territories will be covered. Battle of Gurdas Nangal - Importance of the battle in Sikh history, explain eight months gruesome siege by 100,000 Mughal troops and finally capture of Sikhs. Sacrifice of 700 Sikhs in Delhi - Highlight the conviction and demeanor of these Gursikhs in the face of death. 2) Leadership – Analyze the leadership qualities of Banda Singh Bahadar. Administrative qualities - Civil administration under the Sikhs Military Leadership - Formation of the Khalsa army and the unity within Religious secularism - Hindus and Muslims under Sikh rule 3) Analyze historical fallacies Misconception of Banda disobeying Guruji’s orders Misinformation regarding his treatment of Muslims 4) Relate the learning to today's challenges Discuss bullying in school and how to address it Share stories of Sikh-Americans who stood above hate and discrimination to affect change at local and national level. CAMP GURMAT, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Teachers Profile Jasvir Kaur, Chicago, IL - Group I & II Gurmat Teacher Profile Jasvir Kaur is a pharmacist from Chicago and works as a clinical consultant and performs clinical oversight of clinical programs. She participates in disaster relief efforts including leading medical teams. She regularly volunteers on medical and environmental missions with various organizations around the world, including Peru, Vietnam, Ghana and India. Jasvir Kaur coordinates efforts to feed the homeless with various organizations in Chicago area. She spends her time as a counselor for various Sikh camps around the country. She serves on the board of Sikh Outreach, an organization that engages the youth and senior citizens of the community. Jasbir Kaur, Cleveland, OH - Group III & IV Gurmat Teacher Profile Jasbir Kaur is a high school and middle school English teacher for the last 20 years. She has been in the gurmat training classes for almost 10 years and conducted classes for multiple age levels in Sikh community. She is a free lancer kathaa vaachak and a student of gurmat for the last 25 years. She has a degree in gurmat training from Sikh missionary college Ludhiana, Punjab. She has masters in English literature and honors in Punjabi at graduate level. Dr. Pritpal Singh, Dallas, TX - Group III & IV History Teacher Profile Pritpal Singh is a product of Sikh camps and retreats and has 20 years of experience in facilitating Workshops which aim to inspire Sikhi Spirit in children and adults. He serves on the board of Sikh Research Institute and South Asia Democracy Watch. He is a physician executive with Cigna and is father of 2 kids. CAMP GURMAT, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Teachers Profile Mansimran Singh, Washington, DC - Group I & II History Teacher Profile He is a student of Political Science and Social Psychology at Rutgers University, New Jersey. During the past three years of college he has written a number of Opinion Editorials for various Sikh and non-Sikh institutions. While working on Capitol Hill for Sikh interests, he was featured in a documentary on bullying, identity, and values by Breakthrough TV. In day to day life, he is an advocate of civil liberties and human rights through organizations like the SALDEF, United Sikhs, ACLU, and Sikh Coalition. He is also a Legislative Aid for Congressman Mike Honda of California. Furthermore, he is part of the management committee of the Friends of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus. He is also a Regional Coordinator of Khalsa Aid, Washington, DC. Through Khalsa Aid, he performed sewa in Haiti in the past 2 years. He has taught at camps throughout the past years such as Windsor Gurmat Camp (Canada), United Sikhs Camp (Michigan), and Camp Nadar (Fairfax, VA). Bhai Manmohan Singh, San Jose, CA - Gurmat Kirtan Teacher Profile Bhai Manmohan Singh lives in San Jose, California with his wife Amrit Kaur and 3 children. With Akaal Purakh blessings, he has been Sikhi Prachar Sewa in various Gurdwara Sahibs in USA, Canada and UK from last 27 years. He, along with his family members, has been performing Gurbani Kirtan sewa Akhand Kirtan Samagams at several places. He has attended Gurmat Camps as an educator and taught Kirtan to a number of students. With Guru's grace, he developed a series of 7 Kirtan Books plus Audio CD and DVD for the purpose of teaching Kirtan. Jathedar Didar Singh, EL Sobrante, TX - Gatka Teacher Profile Didar Singh is a Gatka practitioner and serves a Granthi Pracharak in El Sobrante Gurdwara Sahib California. He was lead Gatka teacher of Dallas Gurmat Camp 2011. He won Gatka Championship in year 2013 hosted