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3 Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface Teachers Pre-School Kindergarten Grade Grade Grade Grade Graduate Class Student Drawings Puzzles Family Chart Poems Camp Special Thanks Signature Page

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5 ij`qy b`icaw num pmjwbi qy gurbwxi pvwei jwdi hy auqy is`ki dy mu`fly AsUl syvw nwl vi joivaw jwdw hy ijs ivc lmgr di syvw Aqy juty brqn swp krny, spwei krni Awid d`isaw jwdw hy[ iesqon ielwvw julwei dy mhiny ie`k hpqy dw day camp vi lgwieaw jwdw hy[ijs iv`c b`cy Awpxy ivrsy sbmdi bhuq kuj is`kdy hn qy enjoy krdy hn[ ijsnum sr: jsvir ismg qy auhnw di supqni vlon SurU kiqw igaw si[ so b`cy swrw swl guru Gr iv`c iksy nw iksy progrwm iv`c AwpxI smuliaq krky Awaudy hn[ qy ipqw purikaw dy pwey purinaw qon ijmdgi di syd lyndy hn[ vwihguuuru ikrpw kry Aqy b`icaw iv`c Awpxy iest nwl juvy rihx dw subwg bixaw rhy[ ijqy fwktr, iemjniar bxn auqy cmgy guris~k vi bx skx[ qy v`fy hoky AwpxIAW bcpn diaw XwdW num AjyhI ikqwb dy vrikaw num dyk ky qwzw kr skxgy[ guru AMg smg -prdip kor 4

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7 Teachers S. Kanwardeep Singh Principal S. Arvind Singh Bibi Balvir Kaur Bibi Diljit Kaur Bibi Jaspal Kaur S. Jasvir Singh S. Lakhvir Singh Bibi Malika Kaur Bibi Maninder Kaur Bibi Pardeep Kaur Bibi Paramjit Kaur Bibi Rajvinder Kaur Bibi Ravinder Kaur 6

8 Back: Rhiya Kaur, Shaan Singh, Joshvir Singh, Simon Singh Front: Harsimar Singh, Gursimar Singh, Mehreen Kaur, Tanveer Singh NIP: Vanshdeep Singh, Ekjot Kaur? 7

9 Pre-School 8

10 Back: Robbie Singh, Dylan Singh, Harman Singh, Jugjot Singh, Kash Singh Middle: Komal Kaur, Anol Singh, Harsimran Singh Front: Gracie Kaur, Nishan Singh, Abheet Singh, Tajvir Singh, Rhiya Kaur NIP: Sukh Singh, Jobun Singh, Simranjit Singh, Jiwan Singh 9

11 Kindergarten 10

12 Back: Rajdeep Kaur, Harshdeep Singh Middle: Harjot Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Ojeet Singh, Sameer Singh, Jasraj Singh, Amritpal Singh Front: Gurnoor Kaur, Guneet Kaur, Ravneet Kaur, Krisham Kaur, Sareet Kaur NIP: Nirmal Kaur, Meghjivan Kaur, Simran Kaur 11

13 Grade 1 12

14 13 Harneha Kaur, Simrun Kaur, Kushi Kaur, Gurjas Singh, Harjot Kaur

15 Grade 2 14

16 Khuskrmdeep Singh, Arshjot Kaur, Naveen Singh Missing: Ishbreet Singh 15

17 Grade 3 16

18 17 Back: Dilpreet Kaur, Abhi Singh, Sumitpal Singh, Tanvir Singh, Jasmine Kaur Middle: Jasleen Kaur, Dilraj Singh, Princedeep Singh, Harchint Singh, Manpreet Kaur Front: Manraj Singh, Sarvnoor Singh, Jugan Kaur, Mehma Kaur

19 Grade 4 18

20 Back: Tizarat Kaur, Kiratdeep Singh, Gulshan Singh, Amritpal Singh Front: Navjot Singh, Japnam Singh 19

21 Graduate AKA: Tiz-A-Rat, Carrot, Gulshina, Motu, Navigator, Silence 20

22 Tajvir Singh Sureet 21 Pre-school

23 Gurjas Singh Arshjot Kaur 22

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25 Crossword 24

26 Start 25

27 Maze Oye Finiadeep And Ferbdeep! I lost my Kara. Will you please help your Dada Ji find it? 26

28 Dad Side Do you know your relations? 27

29 Mom Side 28

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31 kivqw rmg id`qw is`ki num guruw ny q`qi qvi qy bihky[ nyqr bmd kr ley si qyrw Bwxw im`tw kihky[ guru Amr dws ny si kiqy bcn bwl vwl q`kky[ is`ki dy buty num lwau AMbrIN aucw cu`kky[ is`ki lei ivrsy ivc si, jnm BwnI di kuk qo lyky[ rmg id`qw is`ki num guruw ny q`qi qvi qy bihky[ CotI aumry hi ipqw di AwigAw dy ivc plky[ kiqy pury kmm, ADUry si Arjn dyv ny Agy clky[ muf bminaw Shwdq dw gurw ny dukvyy jwn qy sihky[ rmg id`qw is`ki num guruw ny q`qi qvi qy bihky[ klgiaw vwly ipqw ny is`ki num hor vi rmg cvwieaw[ ipqw vwiraw Drm qon, puqrw dw inaundw pwieaw[ si srbms vwr idqw,sb kuj qyrw mwlkw kihky[ rmg id`qw is`ki num guruw ny q`qi qvi qy bihky[ cl kdm inswnw qy, 84 ivc jwm ShIdI piqw[ iksy cumimaw PwNsI num iksy dw sinw ClxI kiqw[ imt gey Drm qon ji, XoDy Et guru di lyky[ rmg id`qw is`ki num guruw ny q`qi qvi qy bihky[ Awa ksmw Kw leiey, ieho hy ArjoeI smgq num[ nw ip`ki pyx deiey AwpW ieh, is`ki di rmgq num[ AwpW iek mut ho jweiey, gurw di ingi god iv`c bihky[ rmg id`qw is`ki num guruw ny q`qi qvi qy bihky[ -blvir kor 30

32 The Significance of Sikh Youth Camps The Gurduara, a Sikh Religious institution, is created to promote and instill the principles of the Sikh faith amongst the followers. It also acts as a training ground for the young and upcoming generations, in particular the young children. When the Sikh Guru Sahibs started the institution of Dharamshala (later known as Gurduaras), they were not merely a place to worship. Such institutions already existed since the history of mankind, where follower prayed to various deities and idols. With the rejection of idols and various deities, and worship of the Only True Lord, the Gurduara was setup for Sikhs to realize, praise and meditate on God s name. Initially, Guru Sahibs setup the Manji System within the Dharamshalas to promote Sikhi and God s name, but as Sikhism evolved from the First to the Tenth Nanak, these institutions were also used to solve the community s social and communal problems. They were used as Forts to defend the weak and the principles of Truth and above all, they were used as training grounds to create the fine balance of Miri & Piri, Saint & Soldier, and Degh & Tegh which would define the uniqueness of Sikhi. After the Tenth Nanak, Guru Gobind Singh ji passed on the JYOT into Guru Granth and Guru Panth, the Gurduara because the House were Guru Granth Sahib resides, where the Sikhs gather to read and sing the Baani, welcome people of all backgrounds and serve langar without discrimination. With the spread of Sikhi to countries out of India, and limited exposure of the youth to the Sikh Culture and activities, various Sikhs leaders realized the importance of creating events and camps to promote and teach the basic concepts of Sikhi to the youth to ensure the continuation of Sikhi. As a child, I had significant exposure to Sikh culture primarily by regularly attending Gurduaras and visiting Panjab on a regular basis. Moreover, I cannot forget the great influence of sangat who made sure I did not stray away from this path. The biggest impact of course, came from my parents. They made me attend almost every Keertan program (whether it was 5am or 8pm) regardless if I wanted to or not. They made me learn Gurmukhi and Baani, even if I had time for it or not. For my College, I moved to the US (early 90 s) and while attending Gurduaras, I quickly realized how blessed I was to have parents who built a good foundation of Sikhi in me. 31

Not only did I continue with Seva in the Gurduaras, but I was amongst the very few teenagers who could read/write Gurmukhi, do nitnem and path from Guru Granth Sahib ji as well we perform the various

During my college years, I also had the opportunity to attend various Sikh Retreats, where I met many more youth who were in a similar situation as I, and were willing to expand our knowledge of

33 Not only did I continue with Seva in the Gurduaras, but I was amongst the very few teenagers who could read/write Gurmukhi, do nitnem and path from Guru Granth Sahib ji as well we perform the various activities involved in a Gurduara such as Prakash and Sukhasan of Guru Granth Sahib ji, Ardas, Parshaad Seva etc. During my college years, I also had the opportunity to attend various Sikh Retreats, where I met many more youth who were in a similar situation as I, and were willing to expand our knowledge of Sikhi. One of the most important lessons I learnt through these retreats was to lead and share the knowledge and groom the upcoming generations in a way, that they are proud to be Sikh. A Sikh child should not consider being a Sikh as a burden, but see it as an opportunity to stand out and prove him/herself as the best of the best. While living in Michigan, I have again been blessed with great Sangat of Madison Heights Gurduara, who have created a great Panjabi / Gurmat Class system to teach Panjabi and Sikh history to the youth. At the same time, I have been blessed with the Seva of not only volunteering with these classes, but also to coordinate the Youth Gurmat Day Camp. This camp was started four years ago with about 30 children, and now has grown to double the size. The Camp is not designed to compete against the Panjabi / Gurmat classes, but instead to complement it. Activities at the camp are meant to create an atmosphere of brotherhood amongst the Sikh youth all while learning about our History, Culture and Philosophy. In addition to learning activities, field trips are organized (Bowling, CJ Barrymore s) to show, that you can still be a Sikh and have fun. Above all, the goal of the camp is to inspire the youth to become the best Sikhs and attain success in their education, work and personal life. Every Sikh child should be proud of their heritage, and not fear the possibility of being harassed for being different. Guru Sahib intended us to be standing out one in Sava Lakh, so why should we be afraid and back out? In the end, I would like to say thanks for all volunteers who have helped in the camp during the past years, and hope they will continue in the future. All the youth, should wake up everyday, look their selves in the mirror and see the image of Guru Sahib in themselves, do ardas to Vaheguru to make them mentally strong to face all the challenges and be successful in all tasks, and be content with HIS will. -Jasvir Singh 32

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35 Special Thanks Photography S. Jasvinder Singh 34

36 Signatures 35

37 Signatures 36

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Front cover courtesy of: Vaheguru ji ka Khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki Fateh! This is going to be the third yearbook for our Panjabi / Gurmat School. Our last yearbook was in 2011-2012 when we were in Madison