Limited, free childcare is offered for infants and toddlers (0-3 yrs) during IWC. A dedicated childcare coordinator will stay with your child and every mother will do 2 hrs. of karma yoga assisting her during class hours so that you have the opportunity to fully participate in the programming. The kitchen will provides age-appropriate meals for toddlers. Storage space will be available in the kitchen area for specialty food items, baby food, etc. If you decide to bring your child please note that you may want to have someone to assist you, your partner or a friend, with looking after your child for times outside of regular childcare hours.

We want mothers to feel confident about bringing their young ones to share in this very special, high-frequency event at Guru Ram Das Puri. Please contact an events coordinator if you have any questions or concerns about bringing your child to IWC.

Khalsa Youth Camp (KYC)

Khalsa Youth Camp is an outstanding two-week program for boys and girls that runs alongside IWC and is walking distance from Shakti Valley. KYC emphasizes practical achievement and the early development of leadership skills serving children ages 4 through 12. Since 1979, Khalsa Youth Camp has helped children build their confidence, strength, and spiritual identity.

Children between the ages of 4 and 12 who accompany their mothers to International Women’s Camp (IWC) will need to be enrolled in Khalsa Youth Camp, as IWC is not equipped for children during the day. Please visit the Khalsa Youth Camp page for more information. Children under 7 stay with their mothers at night, while older children stay overnight at the youth camp.

Camp Policies on Children

Everyone 17 years or under must be accompanied by a parent or someone over 25 years of age who will act as his/her guardian. Registration Forms will need to be completed for all children on-site.