Sukhdeep Singh - Testimonial 10

Sikh Student Camp experience (2005)

Simran
Inspiration
Knowledge
Honesty

What does it mean to be a Sikh? This is just one of the questions I wanted to know the answer to when I went to Sikh Student Camp. I thought it would be quite hard to find the answer but I was mistaken.

Before anyone said anything, the glow in the campers said a lot. Everyone was so friendly and open to discuss anything I wanted to talk about. The atmosphere was perfect. Being based at Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College helped a lot, as all planned events were taking place at the same venue, including the sports events. To learn about Sikhi in such a friendly and happy way was an amazing point I learnt from the camp. Sometimes it seems that religion is only taught and understood in a strict manner, but I can confidently say that this I not the case. The camp made me realise that Waheguru always has His arms open for us, His children. Realising this, I saw how important a lesson camp had taught me. It was all through the hard work and dedication of the camp organisers.

I left camp with a big smile on my face but at the same time with a tear in my heart, as camp was over for the year.

I cannot wait for this year’s camp, as I’m sure it will be yet another great experience.
Chardi Kalla all the way!!!

Sukhdeep Singh Panesar, aged 23, Plumstead, Computer Programmer