Bhujangi 2020 will be held ONLINE via Zoom from July 25-26, 2020. We have interactive and meaningful workshops planned, with a variety of guest speakers. This virtual camp is open for ALL high school-age boys anywhere in the world!
The cost for the 2-day camp is $15 and includes your shirt. However, we don't want money to be a barrier, and so we are happy to provide scholarships for any amount. Please email us if you would like more details!
Quick Links:
- Application to be a Counselor - Deadline July 6, 2020
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Registration to Attend - Deadline July 24, 2020
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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.
- This year will be our very first virtual Bhujangi! 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:
Sim 559-779-4916
Jasdeep 661-377-4213
Mandeep 916-398-6705
or email bhujangi@jakara.org