Bhujangi Youth Academy is aimed towards young at-riskh Punjabi Sikh males ages 11-17. The 10 day outdoor camp challenges the young men through discipline and teamwork. The Academy connects participants with Gurbani, Sikh History, Gurmukhi, emotional and physical wellness and life skills. Activities include horseback riding, paintball, hiking, and water activities. Bhujangi counselors include: social workers, counselors, teachers, former marines, and health professionals.

The cost for each participant to attend are approximately $600. Registration fees are currently at $250. Our goal is to maximize the number of scholarships we are able to offer participants.

Bhujangi 2013 was a huge success. 23 young men came together for 10-days of growth, learning and brotherhood. Many of the young Bhujangis wrote their first blog posts when expressing their reflections on Bhujangi. Harjot Singh shares his first time Bhujangi experience below:
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Bhujangi: The First Time

Bhujangi was a great experience for me, I have done a lot of camps such as bhangra camp but this camp is the best. I met a lot of new people who were from different places and be came strangers to brothers now. Throughout the 10 days we were there, we learned a lot about Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Martial skills, life skills, Gurumukhi and more.

We did Japji Sahib every morning and did Rehras at night. We also played a lot of sports outside and learned about new games that are really fun. We did a lot of activities paintballing, which was really fun; we went hiking for a total of 12 miles, also went kayaking for the first time, and did a lot more amazing activities. Overall this camp was a great experience for me first time and I really learned and enjoyed this bhujangi youth academy camp a lot and am looking forward it for next year.

Harjot Singh is from Fresno, CA and is entering his sophomore year at Clovis North High School.
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Bhujangi truly is not possible without the support of the sangat. Our volunteers take 10-days out of their personal and professional lives and volunteer their time and expertise to provide an inclusive forum of learning, growth and community for these young boys.

Please join in us in ensuring that Bhujangi is available and accessible to the next generation of Sikhs.

Please visit our blog for more testimonials from volunteers and participants - www.jakara.org/blog

For images from Bhujangi 2013, please visit the documents section below.

Thank you!