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BAHADUR BACHEY 2017

PARTICIPANT WELCOME PACK BB KIDS 7 – 12 YEAR OLDS

14TH – 17TH JUNE 2017 CENTRAL SIKH TEMPLE

CONTENTS

1. Welcome Message from Team BB 2017 2. Important Contact Details 3. Reporting Timing for Bahadur Bachey 2017 4. First Timer Info! 5. Things to Bring - Checklist 6. Things NOT to Bring 7. Clothes NOT to Wear 8. Stay-Out Options 9. Programme for BB 2017 10. Parents Workshop

1.Welcome Message from Team BB 2017! Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa

Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

Dear Parents,

First and foremost, we would like to thank you for registering your children

for Bahadur Bachey 2017. With Guru Ji’s grace, Bahadur Bachey is in its 12th

year and we are excited to have this camp with your children.

Bahadur Bachey this year revolves around the theme of Japji Sahib and the

various learning points in it. The focus will be on gaining a better

understanding of and greater appreciation for the Mool Mantar, the will of

God (Hukam), gratitude and the oneness/remembrance of God. The

curriculum will be delivered through an array of methods such as classroom

lessons, role plays, exciting games and discussions. Through the camp, we

will help your children translate these teachings into everyday behaviours

and mind-sets.

Along with inspiring Darbar sessions and engaging curriculum, we have also

lined up an array of exciting, fun-filled activities for your children. Details of

the camp programme can be found in the later part of this Welcome Pack. To

ensure that your child is prepared for the camp, you will also find enclosed

a packing list.

At any point of time, should you need to speak to a member of the Bahadur

Bachey Team, the contact details of the designated members have also been

provided to this Welcome Pack. Do not hesitate to contact us at any point of

time during the camp.

Most importantly, we would like to celebrate this special time with you as

well. We would like to humbly invite you to be part of Bahadur Bachey 2017.

Join us as we work together with the Bahadur Bachey team to make the camp

a fruitful and unforgettable experience for the children.

In Guru Ji’s Sewa,

Team Bahadur Bachey

2. Important Contact Details Should you need to get in touch with your child or for more information on Bahadur Bachey, please feel free to contact the members of the organizing committee below.

3. Reporting Time for Bahadur Bachey 2017 To facilitate a smooth registration process, please bring your kids to: The Main Foyer Central Sikh Temple 2 Towner Road, Singapore 327804 On 14th June 2017 at 8am. Registration will close at 10am. Please Note: If you do not see the registration counter at the main foyer after 10am, please proceed to the Bahadur Bachey Admin Room in the Langar Hall (S3 Room).

4. First Timer Info! We understand that Bahadur Bachey 2017 may be your child’s first Sikh camp or even first deep encounter with Sikhi. We understand that your child may be unfamiliar or unsure of certain practices of the Sikh faith and may have some questions. We have listed some key points your child should take note of when attending the camp. If you have any questions, please do feel free to contact us or approach us during the camp Head cover As the camp will be held in the premises of a Gurdwara, please ensure your child brings along a headcover to cover his/her head for the duration of the camp.

Name Role at Bahadur Bachey Mobile

Amritpal Singh Jathedar/Co-Camp Leader 9782 6851

Arvinder Kaur Jathedarni /Co-Camp Leader 9180 0892

Karamvir Kaur Administration IC 96716320

Ajayraj Singh Operations IC 97900206

Hardesh Singh Sewadar IC 9489 9423

Kawalpal Singh President, Sikh Sewaks Singapore 9646 9830

This can be in the form of a handkerchief, a piece of cloth (with no derogatory symbols or design on it) or a headscarf. Your child should not wear beanies, caps, other forms of headcover. Etiquette in Darbar Sahib (Prayer Hall) The Darbar Sahib, located on the second floor of the temple, is where Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the eternal Guru of the Sikhs, is. As a form of respect to Guru Ji, your child’s head is expected to be covered and he/she should be dressed appropriately when in the Darbar hall. We will also expect your child to maintain a proper decorum in the prayer hall. Your child will not be allowed to run around the prayer hall or make loud noises as this will disturb other members of the congregation. Participants will be required to attend morning (Japji Sahib) and evening (Rehras Sahib) prayers. During the prayer sessions, verses from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji will be read and the verses will be displayed on the screens so that you too can understand and join in. All members of the congregation are expected to be seated cross-legged in the Darbar Sahib. Please refrain from pointing your feet or turning your back to Guru Ji. After the prayers, members of the congregation will be given Kara Parshad. Made of flour, sugar and ghee, Kara Parshad in received with one cupping both hands together. Langar Langar, or the free kitchen is a feature of every Gurdwara. You will find vegetarian food being served in the temple so that people from all walks of life, race, religion and dietary restrictions may sit together and eat. During the camp, vegetarian food will be provided at the temple for all participants and members of the congregation. We expect your child to take only how much he/she can eat as wastage of any langar is discouraged.

5. Packing List

The above is a suggested list. Parents should pack any additional items based on their child’s needs. For any items that you are unsure about packing, please call the BB organisers and we will provide clarifications.

6. Things NOT to bring: ❖ Excessive amounts of money ❖ Mobile phones or any electronic devices ❖ Valuables e.g. jewellery, branded goods ❖ Strictly No Intoxicants (Alcohol, Cigarettes and other tobacco products) ❖ Your own food, unless medically needed. Strictly NO meat and meat based food

(including eggs)

S/N Items Check Toiletries 1. Toilet paper 2. Hair brush/comb, rubber bands and hair oil 3. Toothbrush and toothpaste 4. Soap, Shampoo and and other toiletries (e.g. talcum powder) 5. 1 bath towel Bed Time Items

6. 1 pillow 7. 1 light blanket and mattress or sleeping bag 8. 1 – 2 sets of pyjamas Clothing Items

9. At least 3 pairs of socks 10. At least 5 x sets of undergarments 11. At least 6 x T-shirts 12. At least 4 x shorts / bottoms / bermudas 13. Items for hair e.g. patka, rubber bands, hair tie, hanky, etc 14. 1 set of Kurta Pajama/Bana/Punjabi Suit for final day (impt) 15. 1 pair of shoes for daily sports and outing (impt) 16. 1 pair of flip flops/sandals 17. 1 set of attire for sports, which might get dirty (impt) 18. 1 Track Pants /comfortable long pants for the outing (impt) Miscellaneous

19. Special medication, if necessary 20. Insect repellent 21. Drinking water bottle (impt) 22. Plastic bag/Ziplock bags for used clothes

Please Note: We will not be held responsible for any loss of items. Bringing prohibited items will be at your own risk.

7. Clothes NOT to wear (Applies to All including Sewadars) ❖ Clothes that expose mid-riff

❖ Low cut tops 

❖ Skirts  ❖ Shorts above knee level (other than during sports) ❖ Sleeveless tops ❖ Inappropriate tight-fitting clothing

8. Stay-out Options We understand that your child really wants to attend Bahadur Bachey but might not be used to sleeping away from home. You may bring your child home after each day’s activity as long as they are sent back on time for the start of the next day. Please ensure that you register at the Security Post when you bring your child back home at night and also once you have dropped them off the next day. We will not release your child unless accompanied by a parent. Please see below for daily timings for when you can pick up and drop off your child - this is also applicable to Jatha Facilitators and BB Coaches.

Lil BBs (4-6 Years Old)   Day camp timings: 9am – 5.30pm Lil BB participants will be staying out by default.

BB Kids (7 to 12 Years Old)

Daily Evening Pick-up Timing: 9.30pm Daily Morning Drop-off Timing: 7am (to make it in time for Japji Sahib) or 9am for first lesson.

*Please note: The end timing stated above might change due to programme delays but we will make every effort to ensure delays are kept to a minimum.

9. Programme for BB 2017

Day Theme of the day

Main concepts

1 Mool Mantar (and 1st Pauri)

-Breakdown concept of Mool Mantar -What exactly is mool mantar -Dwell into different attributes of God described in MM (eg. Nirbau/Nirvair)

2 Hukam (2nd Pauri)

-“Hukme andar sab ko bahar hukam na koye” -What is Hukam and how do Sikhs live according to God’s will

3 Gratitude (3rd and 4th Pauri)

-Using lines “Dinda de lende thak paaye” and “ Aake mange de de data kare daatar” -Create awareness about the concept of Gratitude -Explore how we have so much to be grateful for -Being grateful to the guru who is the one who gives everything (relate back to “Ek Daata”)

4 Oneness of Guru (5th Pauri)

- “Sabna Jiya ka Ek daata, so main visar na jayi” -Go back to the concept of God as the greatest Giver

DAY 1

14TH JUNE (WEDNESDAY)

08:00 – 10:00 REGISTRATION & ICE BREAKERS Langar Hall

10:00 – 10:30 CAMP OPENING Langar Hall

10:30 – 12:00 LET’S BOND! Various Locations in CST

12:00 – 12:50 LUNCH Langar Hall

13:00 – 14:45 CURRICULUM SESSION Classrooms

15:00 – 17:00 SPORTS Various Locations in CST

17:00 – 17:50 WASH UP Dorms/Toilets

18:00 – 18:30 REHRAAS SAHIB Darbar Sahib

18:35 – 19:10 DINNER Langar Hall

19:15 – 20:30 INSPIRATIONAL PRAYER SESSION (IPS) Darbar Sahib

20:35 – 22:20 MOVIE NIGHT Langar Hall

22:25 – 22:30 KIRTAN SOHILA AND SIMRAN Dorms

22:30 BED TIME! Dorms

DAY 2

15TH JUNE (THURSDAY)

06:30 - 07:10 RISE & SHINE Dorms/Toilets

07:10 – 08:00 JAPJI SAHIB Darbar Sahib

08:00 – 08:10 NISHAAN SAHIB Balcony @ Langar Hall

08:10 – 08:15 MORNING WORKOUT Balcony @ Langar Hall

08:15 – 08:55 BREAKFAST Langar Hall


10:30 – 11:25 TALENT NIGHT PREPARATION Various Locations in CST

11:30 – 12:55 CURRICULUM Classrooms

13:00 - 13:55 LUNCH Langar Hall

13:55 – 14:55 CURRICULUM Classrooms

15:00 – 17:00 SPORTS Valhall @ Kallang





20:30 – 21:25 TRIVIA NIGHT Langar Hall

21:30 – 21:45 HEART TO HEART Langar Hall


22:00 LIGHTS OUT Dorms

DAY 3

16TH JUNE (FRIDAY)




08:10 – 08:15 MORNING WORKOUT Balcony @ Langar Hall




12:00 – 12:45 LUNCH Langar Hall



15:00 – 16:30 SPORTS Field opposite CST





19:15 – 21:25 TALENT NIGHT Langar Hall

21:30 – 21:45 HEART TO HEART Langar Hall


22:00 LIGHTS OUT Dorms

DAY 4

17TH JUNE (SATURDAY)





08:30 – 13:00 OUTING AND LUNCH

Bollywood Veggies @ Kranji (Neo Tiew Rd)


14:30 – 16:55 BAHADUR BATTLE Various Locations in CST

16:55 – 17:55 BB SALOON AND WASH UP Dorms/Toilets



19:15 – 21:20 BB 2017 FINALE DARBAR SESSION Darbar Sahib

21:20 – 21:30 PRIZE PRESENTATION AND CLOSING Darbar Shahib

21:30 GOODBYE! Darbar Sahib/Foyer

10. Parents Workshop – 17 June, 5-7.30pm, Level 4 CST This year, we will be organising a workshop just for you! The workshop will focus on equipping you with tips and tricks on how to better understand the needs of your child and how to support them in their every endeavour. To facilitate the workshop, we have invited Ms Laakhwinder Kaur, a professional counsellor, executive coach, mediator and facilitator. Emotional Intelligence and the Science of Behaviour Emotional Intelligence allows an individual to recognise, and regulate emotions, develop self – control, set goals, develop empathy, resolve conflict and develop skills needed for a greater fulfilled life. Through the talk you will understand, “why we do what we do.” By improving your emotional awareness, it will increase your own effectiveness, allowing you to support and develop this competency in your children. With more in depth understanding of Emotional Intelligence you will gain new tools to apply immediately to fuel positive changes - in your life and at home – starting with yourself! The workshop will also explore the how you can create positive habits in your child through positive reinforcement. Too much or too little praise can be problematic but getting it just right will work wonders for you and your child. Become familiar with some techniques to support your child more effectively and you will find yourself less tempted to use punishment, and more importantly, you will be much more effective in your relationships. Sharing success with each other We also have the honour and privilege to be joined by some amazing athletes/artists and their parents who will share with you some of the lessons they learned while supporting each other as they pursued success in their passions. Representing both sports and arts, we will be joined by: Ms Balpreet Kaur and her mother, Ms Dhanjeet Kaur Balpreet has had an illustrious career in track and field, setting national records and even represented Singapore at the World Championships in 2009 for the 100m sprint! Mr Jaspal Singh, Mr Ishwarpal Singh and their mother, Ms Sukhdevi Kaur The Grewal brothers have been ruling the hockey scene since young, won Silver in Hockey at the 2015 SEA Games and are now training hard for SEA Games 2017! Mr Gavinpal Singh and his parents, Mr Kuldip Singh and Ms Saranpal Kaur. Gavin has only been swimming since he was 4 years old and swimming competitively 3 years ago. In April 2017 Gavin wrote a swimming competition record at the 58th School Nationals for the 50M Fly/50Free Event! Ms Kalvinder Kaur Kalvinder has mastered multiple musical instruments and even composed several pieces for her Raffles Girls School’s Indian Orchestra’s graduating performance in her final year!

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