ARCHIVED FORUM: Gurdwara Tapoban Sahib
Youth Camp
Posted by : RAJINDER SINGH
Date: 7/08/2004 5:58 pm
Dear Sangat jeeyo !
Waheguru ji ka khalsa
Waheguru ji ki fateh
With prodding by children and blessing of Guru ji we are in process of organizing a camp for kids. This is first time I am going to be involved in something like this. Could some of more experienced brothers and sisters
please guide me.
We are focusing on Shaeedi of Bhai Taru Singh to make our new generation aware of the importance of Kesh and Dastaar.
We are planning to discuss the following topics with 25-26 kids aged 7-16yrs.
1. Who is a sikh ?
2. Amrit and Charanamrit
3. Nigura/Manmukh/Gurmukh
4. Nitnem/Sewa
5. Kesh (Importance and Respect)
6. Bhai Taru singh Ji Shaheed
7. Dastaar
8. Sarovars and Importance
9. Major Ceremonies.
10. Kirtan and Its importance.
11. Bani And Bana
12. Ardaas
13. Sadhsangat.
14. gurudwara.
Please advise if you have any jokes, stories, articles, games etc.
Thanks to all .
Re: Youth Camp
Posted by : uk singh
Date: 7/09/2004 9:47 am
Bouncy castles, Gladiators, hiring a person to bring in a hawk, archery can all be incorporated.
Ensure that the langer is catered for the taste of kids - for at least one of the days, ie chips+beans, burgers etc.
Rather than essay competitions, hold a quiz with teams battling it out for a prize.
Interactive discussions/events, are far more fruitful than long lectures. Kids become restless listening to adults yap on....for more than 20 mins...esp the younger ones.
Painting competitions are a good choice - if you have the resources.
For the 13+ age group, avoid or keep to a minimum discussions on relationships as these drag on and are never really resolved.
Displays of Sikh History with brief accounts are always beneficial and if designed professionally can be used repeatedly in other camps/Gurdwarey.
Hold brief Simran sessions. Set the mood if you can, by dimming the lights or covering any windows. Use scent to relax the sangat and candles if possible. All this will help the Children remember the Simran and its calming affect. This technique was used in Slough (UK) a few years back at a school and paid off as none of the children were fidgety and many had closed their eyes. The simran 'has' to be slow and sung from the heart.
Re: Youth Camp
Posted by : RAJINDER SINGH
Date: 7/10/2004 1:04 pm
Dear Singh ji
thanks for your suggestions and quick response.
