Camp Gurmat 2015 Booklet
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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 2015, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 2 Welcome Dear Campers, Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh, Welcome to Camp Gurmat 2015 Dallas at Collin County Adventure Camp! We are glad and excited that you chose to be part of third Camp Gurmat at Dallas! The theme this year is Mata Bhag Kaur. This 18th century Sikh warrior princess is a shining example of leadership! Our objective for next five days is to learn as much as about her and 40 Muktey, 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 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, golfing, bb guns, archery challenge courses, etc. Please take some time to go over the folder contents to acquaint yourself with camp plans and other details provided. Let’s learn from Mata Bhag Kaur and 40 Muktey! Gurfateh, Camp Gurmat 2015 Dallas Sewadars CAMP GURMAT 2015, 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 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 (Thursday, Dec 24 , 2015 after 8:00 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 2015, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 4 Objectives and Goals Objectives and goals of Camp Gurmat 2015 Dallas: 1) Leadership and Achievements How did Mata Bhag Kaur provide leadership to the “40 Muktey” and the Panth? How did she turn the “betrayal” of 40 Sikhs into their “liberation”? Discuss the battle of Muktsar and its implications. What leadership qualities did Mata Bhag Kaur illustrate on and off the battlefield? Provide example of each quality from her life and how she personified the Divine virtues from Mool Mantar. Describe her greatest achievements and their significance in both historical & gurmat aspects which exemplify Khalsa attributes? 2) Beyond Gender Roles How did Mata Bhag Kaur balance her personal & public life? Explore her family responsibilities, community service, and commitment to the Guru. Discuss her selfless service to local population of Jinvara, Karnataka after her service to Guru Gobind Singh. What conclusions can be drawn from her attire and her service as a bodyguard to Guru Gobind Singh? Are there any differences in which men and women are able to serve the Guru? Explain. 3) Legacy and Inspiration What is her legacy today? How did she shape Sikh history while displaying the character of Gurmukh? How & why does Mata Bhag Kaur inspire Sikhs today? Relate your own inspirational experiences of Faith & Courage. Why are there not more examples of strong Sikh female personalities in our history? Elaborate on reasons and offer solutions. CAMP GURMAT 2015, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 5 Teachers Profile - II Jasvir Kaur, Chicago, IL - Group III & IV Gurmat Teacher Profile Jasvir Kaur is a pharmacist. She participates in disaster relief efforts including leading medical teams. She also regularly volunteers on medical and environmental missions with various organizations around the world, including Peru, Ghana, Guatemala, Vietnam and India. Locally, Jasvir coordinates efforts to feed the homeless with various organizations and helped found Sikh Healing Collective for mental health needs and Sikh Outreach Services to work with youth and seniors in the community. Jasvir also spends her time as a counselors for various Sikh camps and retreats around the country. Dr. Jasmeet Singh, Houston, TX - Group III & IV History Teacher Profile With the Grace of Waheguru, Jasmeet Singh has been involved with multiple Sikh organizations for last 15 years. He is dedicated to inspire and motivate our future generations by igniting the love for Sikhi and follow the path to Guru Sahib. He has attended several Sikh camps, retreats and workshops as camper, counselor, educator and organizer. He has had opportunities to do Seva as a Sikh Representative for Sikh Coalition, Interfaith Ministries and Miri Piri Gatka Dal. He is married and blessed with two young children. He recently moved back to Texas from Chicago and works as an internal medicine physician. Harliv Kaur, San Antonio, TX - Group I & II Gurmat, Group I History 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. Rajinder Singh, Dallas, TX - Group II History Teacher Profile Rajinder Singh is a IT professional. He is married and blessed with two kids. Sikh History being the primary focus and interest, he has been teaching in Khalsa school at local Gurdwara Sahib, for several years. To broaden the borders of learning, he got involved in volunteering at Camp Gurmat, which encourages Sikh Youth to make most of their lives and become Role Models. Besides these, he keeps himself busy by involving in other community related activities. In his free time, he enjoys to travel with friends & family. CAMP GURMAT 2015, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 7 Teachers Profile - II Jathedar Deep Singh, New York, NY - Gatka Teacher Profile Dr. Deep Singh has done Masters from Panjab University, Chandigarh & Bachelors from Calcutta & Jammu Kashmir University, India. He has been promoting Gatka Game globally from last 20 Yrs. He is a founder member of Gatka Federation of India, Gatka Federation USA & World Gatka Federation. He has participated in more than 50 Gurmat Camps & more than 60 camps of Gatka game in dozens of countries. Currently he is promoting Gatka game under Gatka Federation USA NY, USA. 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 in 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 in 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. Taranjeet Singh, Dallas, TX - Tabla Teacher Profile Taranjeet Singh is trained in tabla and gurmat teachings by Bhai Harnam Singh Khushdil and also Panjabi Dhol and keertan. He has attended and volunteered at Sikh Youth Gurmat Camps in Kenya, East Africa. He has been doing tabla seva at samagams and with various keertani Jathas in Dallas. CAMP GURMAT 2015, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 7 Lesson Plan - I Dr. Jasmeet Singh, History Groups III & IV Background / Historical Context (Pre Test