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“Sidak is a space
to think critically about
everything we do + about
the world around us, just as
the Gurus did. I appreciated
this approach to Sikhi that is
non-dogmatic, non-preachy,
and non judgmental. Sidak
could be seen as a training
ground for the 21st century
Sikh Revolution.”
— Sundeep Singh,
Brooklyn, NY
“From now on, I will
look at Gurbani with a
critical eye. I will strive to
understand Gurbani by
breaking apart sentences
and interpreting it in my own
words (not sikhi to the max).
Then I will think and evaluate
how I can apply the Gurbani
to my life.”
— Gurneet K Bawa,
Potomac, MD
“This experience has
really changed me for the
better. I have learned so
much about myself and my
views on Sikhi. I’m taking
away a new me and a better
outcome on life and leading a
Guru-centered life.”
— Harpreet Kaur,
Litchfield, AZ
“The Sangat here
was simply inspirational,
very warm, welcoming and
generous. Sidak is one
big family.”
—- Jay Singh,
Mercer Island, WA
“Honestly, the best
retreat/camp I’ve been to.
Very open to questions, new
thinking and fun. I would love
to come back.”
—- Gurminder Mukker,
London, UK
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A Day in the Life of a Sidaker
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6:30 am
7:30 am
8:45 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:25 pm
4:15 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
8:30 pm
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Good morning! You wake up, get ready
and head over to the Divan Hall for the
morning Divān. Here you will participate in
Āsā kī Vār, Kirtan, and discussion among
other regular Divān activities.
A hearty breakfast
You begin classes where you interact with
an qualified instructor and
your classmates.
Group discussion time! Here you focus
on readings you have completed from the
previous day. As your stomach begins
growling after two classes, you head over
to the cafeteria for a filling lunch meal
Lunch
One more class to explore an interesting
topic in your track
Dive into another class on leadership
development. Here you will learn skills,
explore issues that are important to the
Sikh Panth and participate in getting to
know yourself.
Your four classes have been completed.
Now you get a couple of hours for self study,
interacting with other participants
and taking a tea/coffee and snack break.
Arrive at evening Divān which consists of
Rahirās Sāhib and a short discussion on a
Sabad.
After dinner prepared by a wonderful
volunteer family, you will get a chance to
either become active in ultimate Frisbee or
participate in fun interactive trivia games,
such as ‘Are you smarter than a Sojhi 3rd
Grader?’ After sports & activities, the rest
of the evening is yours!
Use free time to explore the campsite,
engage in informal discussions, learn
& practice Kirtan and Tabla, stargaze,
or even sleep. Wake up refreshed for
another exciting day at Sidak!
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