West Coast Sikhi Camp (california)

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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa

Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

West Coast Sikhi Camp - Finally! A place where Sikh youth can meet, hang out, have fun, ask questions, and discuss openly what's on their mind about Sikhism!

What are your plans for the Holiday Break? Want to meet new people, take part in fun activities, increase your Sikh knowledge, and discuss the essence of Sikh religion openly with others? If so, then take part in the inner "Awakening" and come and join the first ever West Coast Sikhi Camp hosted in Central Valley, California. Camp will be held in safe, beautiful and rare atmosphere.

Fun activities include: horse riding, paint-balling, informative group-discussions, kirtan/naam simran, sport activities (soccer/golf/volleyball/others), team challenges, Sikh martial arts exhibition, intense military training course and outings to recreational events.

Guest speakers not only from California but from all parts of the world, including the United Kingdom (England), will be discussing the essence of Sikhi!

West Coast Sikhi Camp 2009 will run from December 23 through December 26, 2009. Camp is open to ages 13 – 19.

Fee of entrance: $50 with early bird registration discount of $15. Spaces are limited so register as soon as possible. All registrations submitted before December 01, 2009 only have to pay $35.

To register and acquire more information on camp visit www.wcsikhicamp.com

Voice: (559) 697-3387

Fax: (800) 459-7106

Email: contact@wcsikhicamp.com

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Caruthers, CA – “VAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA, VAHEGURU JI KI FATEH”, said the campers for the last time to each other. Tears, smiles and hugs were abundant among the campers and the organizers. The mood was one of great happiness and joy at the successful camp, but a great sadness that the camp was over. “When is the next camp?” shouted one of the campers, which was met with smiles and cheers from the other campers and organizers.

The West Coast Sikhi Camp, with the limitless blessings of the Almighty, was a great success, above and beyond what the organizers could have hoped for. Seventy five lucky campers experienced 4 days of fun filled learning, activities and of course, the delicious langar. The organizers were very appreciative of the campers’ cooperativeness and enthusiasm over the camp.

The uniqueness of the West Coast Sikhi Camp was its focus on having Sikhs living and working among society provide their remarkable input. Shattering the stereotype that keeping the Sikh physical image and employment are incompatible, the speakers (local as well as international) presented their talks and led discussions on Sikh religion, the faith, its meaning and its experience to the riveted campers, most of which was in English. Rather than being a one sided lecture, the talks from various speakers were followed by an open discussion, which fostered an environment of learning and enthusiasm.

The organizers wish to thank the campers for making the first ever West Coast Sikhi Camp a great success, the parents for their great trust in feeding their children’s spirituality and all of the volunteers that stepped up and made the camp come together. We are greatly indebted to Bhai Manvir Singh and Bhai Ravjeet Singh who joined us from England, along with Dr. Gurtej Singh from Sacramento. The three well renowned speakers led various topics and talks to acquaint the campers with history and beliefs of the Sikh religion. We are also very grateful to the Pacific Coast Khalsa Diwan Society of Carutheres, CA. for lending their support in making the camp a success.

One last note from the West Coast Sikhi Camp organizers: See you at the next camp and stay tuned to www.WCSikhiCamp.com for announcements.