The 92nd Sikh International Youth Camp which was organized by IIGS from July 14-20, 2024, at Camp Seely in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, concluded successfully. Participants came from all over to be part of this camp.

While campers enjoyed the morning and evening dewans where they sang their favorite shabads and learned a few new ones, they also got a chance to learn a lot more about Sikh Faith, Gurbani, Sikh History and Culture 

Along with a lot of learning, campers also got a chance to relax and have fun. They went trekking, played basketball, volleyball, enjoyed swings, swimming, learned Gatka and Bhangra, and much more.

Picnic day was a very special one. All the campers got camp T-shirts which they wore proudly. Musical chairs, balloon fights, frizbee tossing, yummy food... total blast. Campfire night was amazing. Everyone got a chance to showcase their special talent and enjoy the last evening together before saying their goodbyes to their newfound friends and family. 

Bidding farewell is always hard. By the time they came to part, campers had developed a new network of friends whom they promised to stay in touch with and with the hope to meet again soon, bid farewell.

International Institute of Gurmat Studies (IIGS), is a non-profit organization that has been serving the community and especially working with the youth since 1955. Since 1972, IIGS has been holding various camps around the globe. To learn more about the organization, please visit, www.iigs.com. 

2024 Summer Camp is going to be held at Camp Seely in Southern California

IIGS will be organizing it's 92nd Sikh International Youth Camp in southern California @ Camp Seely in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains this summer from July 14-20, 2024 .

It is a great opportunity to rejuvenate our Sikhi spirit, learn more about Gurbani, Sikh history, Naam Simran, develop leadership skills, make lifelong friends, and make tons of beautiful memories!! For more details and online registration please visit www.iigs.com or click here.

Please share this info with all your friends and family. 

For any questions or questions, please send us an email at 

Sdni. Gurpreet Kaur at [email protected].

Looking forward to seeing you all at the camp!

Guru Angsang Guru Raakha!🙏🏼

IIGS has announced 5 $1000 scholarships! Deadline to Apply: Jan 31, 2024! 

Seeing a special need for Sikh students who are pursuing higher education, IIGS started the scholarship program in the memory of Captain Kanwar Harbhajan Singh ji, the founder of IIGS. Since 2011, IIGS has given $60K+ in scholarships to outstanding Sikh students in North America. This year too, IIGS will be giving up to 5 scholarships of $1000/each. 

For details on how to apply and application form, please visit, www.iigs.com

Waheguru ji ka Khalsa
Waheguru ji ki Fateh!

With Waheguru ji's Grace, this summer, IIGS is organizing 91st Sikh International Youth Camp at Camp Seely in Southern California from July 16-22, 2023.

This is a great opportunity to rejuvenate our Khalsa Spirit, spend some quality time with other Gursikhs, make new friends and in the process, learn about our faith, roots, wonderful Gurus and much more.

General age group for the camp is 8-25 years. However, we are inviting parents with young kids to join too. Come and enjoy some time off from your daily routine and enjoy the nature, trails, awesome food and great company.

For registration and other details, please visit www.iigs.com.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Guru Angsang
Guru Raakha!

PS: Seats are limited so do please register ASAP. 

Great News Everyone!

With Waheguru ji's grace, IIGS along with the Sikh Sangat of California will be hosting Darbar-E-Khalsa on Dec 25, 2022 at LA Fairgrounds, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona CA 91768.

Darbar-E-Khasla is an event that the entire Sangat looks forward to the whole year. This is the 37th year of the celebration. We are grateful to all the support from the Sangat, Sikh institutions and Gurdwara Sahibs.

Please join us in celebrating the lives of our 10th Beloved wonderful Guru Sahib, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj and Chaar Sahibzaade. Come early and stay late. 

Program will start early with Asa Di Vaar and conclude with bidding farewell to Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji in a helicopter. 

Please save the date and invite all your friends and family. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Guru Angsang
Guru Raakha!

Since Covid began, IIGS has been organizing weekly online global events on every Saturday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (California Time).

In the past 2+ years, 121 programs have been organized. Also, we had 2 Virtual Darbar-E-Khalsa mega events.

Some of the other highlights:

- 8 short films
- Sukhmani Sahib Series: 49 episodes. Each Astpadi done by a different individual from around the globe. 
- 40+ Saakhis
- Numerous talks
- 500+ people have participated in these programs 

If you haven't watched these programs, please feel free to visit our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/iigscalling

This coming week, we have a very special guest speaker: Dr. Brijpal Singh Ji from Patiala joining us. It will be great if you can join. Thank you!

Guru Angsang
Guru Raakha!

Safar (Journey) is the final or 7th part of the 7 part series dedicated to 5th wonderful Guru Sahib, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. It's premiering during our weekly global virtual program on youtube.com/iigscalling this Saturday, Oct 23rd, 2021. If you haven't seen the earlier parts, they are all available on IIGS's YouTube channel. We will really appreciate if you can watch, like and share with eveyone. All of the short films by IIGS have subtitles in English. 

7 part series dedicated to Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Since our last update 3 months back, IIGS has continued doing the weekly Global Virtual Kirtan Dewans. This past Saturday, it was week 65. In these programs, a lot has been achieved. 500+ participants doing Kirtan, Katha, Vichaar, Saakhis, Sukhmani Sahib Series (24 episodes will be done by this coming Saturday). Thousands of Sangat logging in on zoom or watching it on YouTube,  FB and other platforms.

You should visit us on our YouTube channel to watch 400+ videos that include, Saakhis, Lectures, Short Films, Kirtan, Simran, Sukhmani Sahib Series, Sikh Awareness Series among other things.

What's the Latest: For the past 3 months, we have created a 7 part series dedicated to 5th wonderful Guru Sahib, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. So far 6 of those parts have been released. If you haven't watched theme, we highly recommend you to do so. We will include the title and links below for your ease.

With Waheguru ji's Kirpa, IIGS is moving forward with the sewa regardless of the challenges of the pandemic. To learn more about the organization, please join us on FB page, or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/IIGSCalling. As promised, the 6 short films links are given below:

1. Raakha Ek Hamaara Suaami

2. Asees

3. Aape Naam Japaavai

4. Mera Man Lochai

5. Sewa (Selfless Service)

6. Bharosa (Faith) 

Before starting this series, IIGS made a short film, Sabh Thaayee Hoye Sahaaye. This short film was dedicated to 400th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib. 

All these short films have been very well received by the Sangat. They all have subtitles in English and have a universal message and can be shared with non-Sikh friends. 

See you in 3 months with more updates.

Guru Angsang
Guru Raakha!

See you in 3 months with more updates.

Guru Angsang
Guru Raakha!

With Waheguru ji's Grace, IIGS has been organizing weekly virtual global Kirtan dewans catering to the Sangats around the globe. Each dewan is 90 minutes long and it has Kirtan, Saakhis, Talks, Poetry, Vichaars, short films and Sukhmani Sahib Series among other things.

What started as a 3 day peace prayer in 2020, has become a weekly occurance catering to the Global Sangat. If you haven't seen any of the programs, we highly encourage you to visit us www.iigs.com or visit our youtube channel at www.youtube.com/iigscalling.

Sabh Thaayee Hoye Sahaaye: A short film dedicated to 400th Birth Anniversary of our 9th wonderful Guru Sahib has been made by IIGS and if you haven't see it, we highly recommend you to see it. 

Helping the Covid patients and Victims: As you all may have heard, India has been hit hard by Covid and so our team in Delhi whatever the sources allowed to help the one in need with oxygen cylinders, concentrators, medicines, arranging hospital beds among other things.

Overall, it has been an extremely busy year and with Waheguru ji's grace, the sewa continues... Grateful to Waheguru ji for the opportunity!

Dear Everyone,

Waheguru ji ka Khalsa
Waheguru ji ki Fateh!

As a special thank you for your support, IIGS has created this calendar. Please feel free to download it. Thank you.

We are grateful to everyone for your generous donations.
-When you donate to IIGS, your donations (in USA) are tax-exempt as IIGS is a 501(c)(3) organization.
-Also, since IIGS is run by volunteers, your donation dollars go further as there is no payroll or other overheads. to support.
-Your donation $$ are spent on giving out scholarships, supporting education of poor and others in need, discounted camp fees, Darbar-E-Khalsa, virtual weekly programs, supporting other community organzations, research and creating content. 

IIGS has been serving the Sikh community since 1955. Get to know IIGS at www.iigs.com

Thanks to everyone, we achieved the match goal. We truly appreciate everyone's support and love. We are grateful to Waheguru ji for the support we are getting. We also thank DVN for providing this platform.

Next step is to go for the top new donor award. We are on the right track however a lot of time is left between now and the end line. (3 full days). Please donate generously and if you have already done so, then please do inspire others to do the same. Also, please share our donation page on your social media pages. Thanks much. God Bless!