The goal of Hye Camp is to bring together children of Armenian heritage, in a Christian family atmosphere, where they can experience friendship and fellowship, participate in athletic activities and learn the history, culture, and faith of the Armenian Church.
Hye Camp is a unique, Christian-based youth camp for Armenian children 8 to 15 years of age who want to learn more about their heritage and the teachings of the Armenian Church. The program includes a variety of educational and fun activities.
Through the leadership of caring and concerned clergy, staff, parents, and teachers, Hye Camp promotes the Christian values of good character, responsibility, and sportsmanship.
Lifelong friendships are created by the bonding among campers during daily worship as well as classes in culture, religion, sports, arts and crafts, and swimming.
The camp is located at: 26202 W. Nippersink Rd. in Ingelside, IL. V. Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian is camp director. Click here for application materials.
Click here to download the 2014 flyer.
Hye Camp Program Highlights
Various arts and craft projects, using a variety of mediums, will be available to campers in conjunction to the year’s theme. Campers will also gain an appreciation of the richness of our Armenian heritage through instruction in Armenian history, music, language, dancing, and cooking.
Diocesan clergymen lead religion classes during Hye Camp. Campers will be spiritually and morally enriched through discussion opportunities. Campers are always encouraged to ask questions and learn the teachings of Christ and the Armenian Church.
Campers will participate on “Olympic” teams competing in various sports, such as capture the flag, volleyball, checkers, backgammon, soccer, softball, and swimming. Certified lifeguards are always on duty during the use of the outdoor pool. Please note that all females are required to wear a modest one-piece bathing suits. (Two-piece suits worn without t-shirts will not be allowed.)
Well-chaperoned evening programs include a campfire, scavenger hunt, movies, games, skits, talent show, and an Armenian dance.
Sessions and Costs:
Please join us in 2014 as Hye Camp continues to offer a two-week program!
Staff Training: July 24 – 27
Two-week Session: July 27 – August 9
1st Week Only: July 27-August 2 (all participants)
2nd Week Only: August 3-9 (available for those unable to attend week 1)
If registered by June 1, the tuition for campers is $875 for two weeks and $475 for one week.
If registered after June 1, the tuition for campers is $925 for two weeks and $525 for one week.
A $25 family discount will be applied for multiple campers from the same family.
The tuition for CITs is $525 for two weeks and $275 for one week (early bird and family discounts do not apply for CITs).
There are no refunds.
Camp Registration
Click on the Registration Materials tab to download camper, CIT, Staff and Volunteer applications. Please submit all applications by June 1.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Morris, coordinator of youth outreach, by calling (248) 648-0702, or via e-mail.