Bhujangi 2023 will be held from June 24th - July 1st, 2024 in Badger, CA.
We have interactive and meaningful workshops planned, with a variety of guest speakers.
The Bhujangi Youth Academy is a leadership and life skills camp for young Sikh men (ages 13-17).
The cost for the 8-day camp is $400.
However, we don't want money to be a barrier, and so we are happy to provide scholarships to assist with payment.
Please email us if you would like more details!
Please note:
Capacity: The camp will be LIMITED to only 28 boys this year.
Capacity: The camp will be LIMITED to only 28 boys this year.
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Pictures from past Bhujangi camps:
- Memories from Bhujangi 2023
- Memories from Bhujangi 2022
- Memories from Bhujangi 2021
- Memories from Bhujangi 2019
- Memories from Bhujangi 2018
- Memories from Bhujangi 2017
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Memories from Bhujangi 2015
- Memories from Bhujangi 2014
- Memories from Bhujangi 2013
Background Information
- The Bhujangi Youth Academy (BYA) is a Jakara Movement initiative that was started in 2011 to address the growing concern of violence in our community. The goal is to create a forum for young Sikh high school boys to reflect, learn, and become inspired by Sikhi and a new Sangat. The staff includes confident young Singhs/Kaurs who come from different backgrounds - from doctoral students to doctors, from social workers to outdoorsmen - who were born here in the US and can connect and empathize with a variety of youth experiences.
- The Bhujangi Youth Academy aims to not only introduce Sikh culture through Gurbani, Tarikh (history), Philosophy and Rehat but also provides a safe place for kids to learn basic skills needed in the real world, from tying a tie, making a budget, cooking dinner, cleaning, etc. Much of this we take for granted - but are important in the education of young men.
- Bhujangi Youth Academy staff is made up of young professionals, who aim to create a place of belonging for all in our community. High school is a critical period in a young man's life. Those who lack a proper Sangat and Guru-inspired mentors can sometimes fall astray. Bhujangi Youth Academy brings discipline together with fun, brotherhood, and passion.
- Upon graduating from the Bhujangi Youth Academy, BYA alums return to their home communities and continue their engagement in the Jakara Movement's community chapters (misls). Their, they begin volunteering and a local sangat keeps them connected with with positive peer role models and great volunteer (seva) opportunities. Through this they recognize their self-worth and have a nurturing environment to build strong, healthy, confident young men.
- While sometimes parents, siblings, and friends need to give that extra "push" to get the young Bhujangis to initially attend, we make sure they have an experience to remember.
- Our commitment to helping Bhujangis learn real-life skills and confidence is stronger than ever. We have some exciting interactive workshops planned and are looking forward to meeting all the new and returning Bhujangis!
If you have any questions about Bhujangi, please contact:
Mandeep 916-398-6705
Jagmeet 661-379-0441
Harman 559-930-2568
or email [email protected]