2016

A2 – Monday

We began our week with a bang! From the moment they woke up, campers were decked out in all red, white, and blue. The National Anthem and the Mer Hayrenik were sang with extra gusto during Flagpole. During Armenian Language class, Armen Bijimenian taught the campers about Mesrop Mashdots and

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A2 – Sunday

After celebrating Badarak in the morning, our camp family welcomed six new campers today! Many of our campers, CITs, and staff served on the altar, and our Head Female Counselor Lulu Dayian supplied us with piano accompaniment for the sharagans. We continued our Olympic competitions with several relay races. Red, Blue,

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A1 – Saturday

We had the hard task of saying goodbye to six of our dear campers this morning. Before sending them off with hugs, we sang camp songs, watched a slideshow of the week’s photos, and recapped the week’s classes. After closing program, we set up our Red, Blue, and Orange teams

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A1 – Friday

We are amazed that Friday is here already! In the bright sunshine, both juniors and teens played dodgeball while cheering on their teammates. During Religion class, campers discussed how to trust and rely on God during storms and struggles. In Culture & Heritage, campers learned several Armenian dances, including the beloved Michigan

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A1 – Thursday

We are almost through our first full week! Campers had nothing but high energy in the bright sun. We had the pleasure of having Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian, of St. Peter Armenian Church in Watervliet, NY, visit and teach in Religion this morning. Throughout the day, campers enjoyed the beloved craft

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A1 – Wednesday

We took full advantage of the sun today! Jennifer Morris, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, began our day with a message in chapel that inspired us to let our faith be stronger than our fears. Making the most of the gorgeous weather, campers ran laps and motivated each

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A1 – Tuesday

This morning, our Camp Director Der Khachatur rallied our spirits with an encouragement to lend a helping hand wherever we see a need. We took full advantage of the morning sun and soaked up our sessions of sports and swim in the beautiful weather. Campers cheered each other on as they

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A1 – Monday

  Today was our first full day here at St. Vartan Camp! After breakfast, chapel, and flagpole, our campers jumped into their new camp routines. They cheered each other on during a game of handball, and they enjoyed the coolness of the pool during swim time. Today in classes, campers

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St. Vartan Camp 2016

The St. Vartan Camp season kicked off today with the start of session A. After several days of staff training, the counselors eagerly awaited for their campers arrival. Once settled in their dorms, the campers, CITs and Staff gathered in counselor groups to get to know each other before the

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