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Camp Chardi Kala is a Sikh summer camp.
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Overview
Camp Chardi Kala is a religious camp that focuses on the values of Sikhism. Group events are held every year during the third week of August at a new campsite, Camp Na-Sho-Pa, located in Bloomingburg, New York. The camp is attended by age groups of 8-25, and some counselors are over 25. Children are divided into different groups according to their ages. Around 200 Sikh youth from all over North East America come to attend it every year. The camp fee averages is $280 per camper, but one can receive discounts based on financial need.
History
Camp Chardi Kala was previously known as Camp Tuscarora. The first camp was held in 1978 in Pennsylvania with about 30 people taking part in it. Since then 5,000 Sikh youths have taken part in the camp. The camp has helped in shaping the lives of Sikh youth, along with ensuring that the Sikh values are passed down from generation to generation.
On October 19, 2007, Sardar Ujagar Singh was presented with the Bhagat Singh Thind Community Empowerment Award from the United States Congress for working for decades at Camp Chardi Kala.