Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, HP, India
Looking for a summer full of Sikh inspiration for your young ones?
Look no further!
If your children are between the ages of 8 and 25 and ready for an intense Sikh experience in a place that will sweep them off their feet, you want to get to know about the Akal Gurmat Camp to be held at Baru Sahib in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains for the entire month in summer of 2011.
LOCATION: The camp will be held at Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, located in the lap of the majestic sylvan Himalayan Hills, ensconced in the valley surrounded by beautiful mountains from all sides, 135 km from Chandigarh, near Solan in Himachal Pradesh, India
Images from the past. (Above and Top)
DATES: July 26, 2011 - Aug
AGE LIMIT: 8 to 25 (In-depth experience for Senior Campers)
CAMP CAPACITY: 100
CAMP DONATIONS: US $ 600 per camper
PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES: The campers will learn Gurmukhi, Naam Simran, Nitnem, Gurbani Santhya(correct pronunciation of Gurbani), Kirtan, Gurmat, Sikh philosophy, Sikh history and practical way of Sikh living.
Classes for learning musical instruments will also be provided. To sharpen the mind and body, Yoga exercises, Gatka(Sikh martial arts), Sports, hiking in the hills, picnics and many other fun activities will take place. Interested campers can also avail the opportunity for Amrit Sanchar at the camp.
MUSIC INSTRUMENT CLASSES: Campers can choose to learn to play any of the following music instruments: Harmonium, Tabla, Sitar, Violin, Rabab, Saranda, Touse, Sarangi etc.
CAMP FACILITIES: The camp will be housed in a new building with modern, sanitary facilities for boarding, lodging and classrooms. Campers will be provided with distilled water for drinking. Separate facility will be available for campers' parents.
For more information, including picture galleries from previous camps, and registration information, please visit:
Gurmeet Kaur (Atlanta) ~ [email protected]http://barusahib.org/youth-camps.php
For details on the camp experience by a parent please read:
http://www.sikhchic.com/article-detail.php?id=1529&cat=12