Source: Sikh Sangat News
http://www.sikhsangat.org/publish/article_1240.shtml
On August 6, 2006 Sikh Sangat News reported, "Is online chatting safe? How does one handle bullying and teasing in school? How does one relate to cultural trends among youth and Sikhi in present day America? These will be some of the questions which will be explored in addition to the post 9/11 issues by 125 Sikh youth from all over America who are gathering for a week-long camp in Maryland outside the Nation's capital from August 6-12, 2006. Half of the campers are females. Titled as Camp Gurmat, this annual camp is held every year in suburbs in Maryland in a facility in a natural setting and is conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF) and the National Sikh Center...Youth ranging from the age 7 to 17 are traveling from Michigan, California, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Texas and the Washington area to join this camp.'This is truly an exhilarating experience for all of us, camper and counselor alike. It gives us the sense of belonging that is not always there throughout the year in our respective cities,' said Harjus Singh, 18 year old camp counselor who presents his thoughts through conscience hip-hop and is always very popular among the campers...All the counselors are second generation Sikhs in America and who have themselves faced many of problems while growing up and now want to give a helping hand to their fellow Sikh youth. Highlighted topics of this year camp includes the benefits and dangers of using online chatting applications, gender equality, social issues, how they are portrayed both in American and Punjabi media, how to diffuse situations involving bullying/teasing, and how the Sikh youth can be more proactive in the American society. This camp will also have many young Sikh professionals as guest speakers."