IF YOU ARE ARRIVING LATE, LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE. IF ANYBODY OTHER THAN PARENT/GUARDIAN IS PICKING UP THE CAMPER, THE PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST INFORM CAMP GURMAT ORGANIZER IN ADVANCE. THE PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST SIGN A RELEASE FORM AUTHORIZING PICKUP BY THE DESIGNATED PERSON.

NO. The parents should leave the campsite after the Check-in/orientation on Day-1. Parents are welcome to join last day of the camp divan.

Camp Gurmat volunteers request the parents to be BRAVE and encourage/prepare the campers to stay at the camp for the entire session.

The indoor sessions include classes in Sikh history, Kirtan, Gurmat, Gatka and other interactive sessions/games. The outdoor activities (weather permitting) includes Archery, Boating, Canoeing, Challenge Courses, Wall climbing, open field activities -Volleyball, Baseball, Soccer, and Athletics.

Well balanced nutritious vegetarian meal (including meals and snacks) is served at the Camp site. Any food allergy information must be clearly stated in the application forms. Parents are requested NOT to send any food for/with the campers

Application Form Parental Consent & Release Form Health Insurance Information Form

Be a volunteer: You can be a cabin volunteer for five-days or assist us during Check-in/out Resources: Providing Camp supplies such as water, snacks etc. Sponsor-a-Camper: You can sponsor a camper to attend Camp Gurmat. Donations: You can always donate any amount that works for you.

There are separate cabins for boys and girls. Each climate controlled cabins accommodates 12 campers and 2 counselors. Girl’s cabins have female counselors while Boy’s cabins have male counselors assigned. Each cabin is equipped with 2 private bathrooms and 2 private showers (with hot water). Each cabin contain 6 bunk beds with mattress included. But NO comforters and sheets.

A designated group of adult counselors, selected with great care, keeping in mind safety of campers, will stay on site all five days. These counselors are assigned duties to take care of group of campers.

Online: Payment by Card is integrated into your application via www.campgurmat.org Online: After completing the online application. You can Zelle payment to CampGurmatDallas@gmail.com In person – Cash or Check (Make check payable to ‘CAMP GURMAT’)

Last date for registration: Refer to the Poster on CampGurmat main webpage After deadline, application will only be accepted, if seats are still available. A late fees of $50 will be applied.

You can do so two weeks prior to the Camp. This allows for organizers to plan the reach out accordingly. However, in extreme situations such as medical emergency or death in family, a full refund can be considered.

Camp Gurmat offers Gatka, Kirtan, and Gurmat sessions to students. On the site we conduct other outdoor activities for participants: Canoeing Archery BBs 35-foot Climbing Wall Camp fire Zipline Tower Alpine Tower Archery Tag Open Activities: Sand Volleyball Gaga Ball Four Square Tether Ball

High schooler Juniors and Seniors (under 18yrs on December 31st) are eligible to be Junior Counselor. Please fill in the Camper form.

Please see table below

Application fees for Camper, Counselor, and Cabin volunteers is different each year. Please check on the camp poster. Contact us using info@campgurmat.org or calling (214) 601-7249 The fee chart is below.

Online Using this website www.campgurmat.org For any issues, leave a chat message, email to info@campgurmat.org or call (214)601-7249

NO. There is no need for Campers to carry any cash to the camp.

Any medications prescribed for your child and any special instructions concerning the health of your child should be left with the Camp Gurmat Health Staff at the time of Check-in. Please bring the prescription medication in original container, clearly labelled with the camper’s name, in a Ziploc bag.

The following items are a MUST. (Please mark your child’s clothing) Heavy JACKET and Sweaters (appropriate for outdoor winter activity) Kesari/Blue Turbans for boys and Kesari/Blue Chunis for girls Pillow, pillow-cases & Bed sheets Comforter or sleeping bag. Towels & toiletry Extra pair of sneakers, flip-flop shoes Special Note: Must bring Musical instruments (Harmonium, Tabla, Violin etc.) for individualized training, during kirtan classes. Please clearly label your instrument. OTHER ITEMS Slacks and jean Undergarments and socks Bug repellent Flashlight Wash cloths Rain coat or Umbrella Handkerchief or tissues Laundry bag for dirty clothes Two pairs of sturdy shoes Optional items: Basketball, Soccer ball, Football Be sure to bring enough clothes to last for the duration of the camp.

Cabin volunteer information along with their phone number is handed over on the first day of the camp during the CHECK-IN process.

Prohibited items includes but not limited to: Lanterns, candles, firecrackers, radios, DVD/CD players, IPOD/MP3 Player, Song CD’s. Use of mobile/cellular is NOT permitted during the class/lecture/presentation/Kirtan

Parents are NOT allowed to contact campers during the entire camp. Emergency situation: Please contact Camp organizers at (469)795-1714

Several young/first time campers feel homesick during the first two days. At Camp Gurmat, all the available counselors, volunteers and returning campers make every possible effort to help the child feel comfortable and enjoy their time all five days.

NO. Boys are NOT allowed in the Girls cabin and Girls are NOT allowed in Boys cabins. Campers are not allowed outside of their cabin without the permission of cabin counselor. Any violations of above will lead to expulsion from Camp.

No. However, parents can contact the Camp Organizers via email or phone to see if snacks can be donated, so it can be distributed to all the campers.

The Camp Gurmat counselor program is catering to the leadership development needs of the community. However, the counselor’s role as camp volunteers is key to achieve the collective goals of a safe and healthy learning experience for the participants. So YOU play a key role in the camp. Purpose: To act as a task leader for the successful execution of the assigned event/activity. Roles and responsibilities: · Take primary responsibility for the health, well-being, and happiness of assigned campers · Present daily status – learnings and ideas for improvement – in counselor briefing. · Counselors are welcome to bring their personal vehicles. However, the vehicle MUST NOT be used to transport campers. · In event of concern or conflict, please reach out to counselor coordinator (Parminder Singh) · NO boys allowed in girl's cabins · NO girls allowed in boys cabins even if they are siblings · NO camper should be left alone, one should always be in the assigned group. Campers supervised all the time by the adult volunteers · if a child is sick, please make sure health staff on the campsite is consulted · Contact Camp Sevadars if unsure of what needs to be done at any time. · Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities · Guide the campers to maintain cleanliness, punctuality, rules and sportsmanship · Observe camper behavior, enforce appropriate safety regulations. · Assist with musical instruments when campers are in Kirtan/Tabla classes · Make sure kids are not roaming around in hallways while classes are in session

It is the volunteers who contribute to achieve the collective goals such as maintain health and safety standards, well organized camp program So YOU play a key role in the camp. Purpose: To serve as the primary adult responsible for the campers in your assigned group and to assist the camp sevadars in implementing the camp programs (including chaperoning classes, physical activities, daily living skills, health, safety, presentations and events). Roles and responsibilities: · take primary responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of campers · assist camper in daily living skills – o wake up the kids on time to get ready for divan o find out which seva group kids are in and plan for it a night before o make sure kids are ready early enough to join their seva group o guide them as needed in taking shower every morning o braid or do jooda o tie keski/dastaar/rumaal o make sure kids drink water o chaperone them to restroom · make sure kids are wearing enough layers of the sweaters/jackets based on the weather. · head should be covered all the times with keski/dastaar/rumaal · no boys allowed in girls cabins · no girls allowed in boys cabins even if they are siblings · no camper should be left alone, one should always be in the assigned group. campers supervised all the time by the adult volunteers · if a child is sick, please make sure health staff on the campsite is consulted · contact camp sevadars if unsure of what needs to be done at any time. · encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities · guide the campers to maintain cleanliness, punctuality, rules and sportsmanship · observe camper behavior, enforce appropriate safety regulations. · assist with musical instruments when campers are in Kirtan/Tabla classes · make sure kids are not roaming around in hallways while classes are in session · Do Sohila Sahib every night before going to bed