Table of Contents Table of Contents Mission and Vision ........................................................................................ 3 Welcome ....................................................................................................... 4 Rules ............................................................................................................. 5 Objectives and Goals .................................................................................... 6 Teachers Profile ............................................................................................ 7 Lesson Plans .................................................................................................. 9 Theme Shabad .............................................................................................. 11 Shabad Notes............................................................................................... 12 Group Schedule ............................................................................................ 17 Meal Menu .................................................................................................... 21 Kaur Bungas ................................................................................................... 22 Singh Bungas ................................................................................................. 27 Sewa Jathas ................................................................................................... 33 Sewa Jathas Schedule .................................................................................... 34 List of Campers ............................................................................................... 35 CAMP GURMAT 2016, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 2 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 2016, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 3 Welcome Dear Campers and Counselors, Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh, Welcome to Camp Gurmat 2016 Dallas at Collin County Adventure Camp! We are glad and excited that you chose to be part of fourth Camp Gurmat at Dallas! The theme this year is Bhai Taru Singh and Bibi Taro. A legendary brother and sister duo, who exemplified service and sacrifice. Our hope this year at Camp Gurmat is to dive deep into their life and circumstances that lead to their martyrdom and to inspire the campers and counselors to appreciate, lead Sikhi driven life. 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 Bhai Taru Singh & Bibi Taro! Gurfateh, Camp Gurmat 2016 Dallas Sewadars CAMP GURMAT 2016, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 4 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 24 , 2016 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 2016, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 5 Objectives and Goals Objectives and Goals: Why are we at Camp Gurmat? Why do we need to study history? Recap of previous Camp Gurmat themes Intro on previous themes of Camp Gurmat. Review previous themes chronologically and slowly dive into current theme. Personality: Discover the life history of Shaheed Bhai Taru Singh (1720 – 1745). Provide an opportunity to utilize the life of Shaheed Bhai Taru Singh as a source of inspiration to all campers. Discuss the following: Sikh Principles “Nam Japna, Kirat Karna, Te Wand Chakna” exemplified by Bhai Taru Singh and Bibi Taro Passion and Commitments of the duo towards the teachings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib How Bhai Taru Singh was earning his living and helping those in need? Selfless service, towards the community and Sikhs living in the jungle, performed by the duo Source of inspiration for Bhai Taru Singh Sarbat da bhala - how did the duo display this quality Bravery and Faith in Sikhi Arrest of Bhai Taru Singh and the role of key players in his arrest and shaheedi How Bhai Taru Singh presented himself in front of the Government of the time as a Sikh figure. How Bhai Taru Singh challenged government for its anti-sikh policies by accepting all types of physical tortures. “Sir javae ta javae, mera sikhi sidak na javae!” expression of love to Sikh image and practices with every breath “Sikhi kesan swasan nal nibhai” included in daily Ardaas Importance of Kesh for a Sikh and relate it to today’s challenges The Importance of our hair, how Bhai Taru Singh Ji protected his precious and invaluable Sikh identify (hair) How lucky we are, living today in a violence-free lifestyle, and still complain about our day-to- day duties In today’s world, what can any individual Sikh do, to protect our own identify from anti-Sikhi thoughts Perseverance Using theme as an example - instill the thought of PERSEVERANCE in campers CAMP GURMAT 2016, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org 6 Teachers Profile - I 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. Kuldip Singh, Atlanta, GA - Group III & IV History Teacher Profile Kuldip Singh works for General Electric in Atlanta, GA as Finance and Planning Architect. He is current president of Asian Pacific Americans Historical Society (APAHS) and Sikh American Community of GA. He is community activist who works to make minority communities safer and protected from discrimination. He is long-term advocate of bullying prevention and banning religious profiling in USA. He holds an MBA from Johnson School at Cornell University, NY and Master in Computer Science from National Institute of technology, India. 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. Balkar Singh, Dallas, TX - Group I & II History Teacher Profile Balkar Singh, an