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Hye Camp – Monday

Today at Hye Camp we had our first full day of classes. Our classes included Arts and Crafts, Armenian Language, Armenian Dancing, and Religion. While the younger kids had their classes, the older kids participated in Sports and Swimming, and then after lunch they switched. Not only was the day

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Hye Camp – Sunday

This morning we attended Divine Liturgy in celebration of the Transfiguration- which is the feast day we are learning about this year. Following brunch, the campers participated in a picture hunt, ice breakers, and games with their cabins to get to know each other. Before dinner, the campers took their

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Hye Camp Opening Day

Today, we had a great opening day as Hye Camp welcomed 131 campers, 26 CITs, 30 Staff, 7 clergy, 2 nurses and 6 adult volunteers. After our opening prayer service and welcome in the chapel, we enjoyed a delicious outdoor barbecue with close to 100 guests. After dinner parents and

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Hye Camp 2012 – Staff Training

The Hye Camp Staff sure make their jobs look easy, but it’s the preparation & training they participate in that enable them to be as good as they are. Our staff have spent the last three days at Hye Camp preparing the camp, the cabins and themselves for the arrival

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Hye Camp 2011 (Thursday)

Today was one of the highlights of Hye Camp because today was the day of the Talent Show. During the day the campers went to their usual classes but had plenty of time to rehearse for the show. After a long day of activity we were treated to a traditional

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Hye Camp 2011 (Wednesday)

This morning we followed the usual morning schedule of classes and sports and swim. Luckily, it was not as hot today as previous days, which made for a much better sports turn out! Throughout the day we had plenty of free time to allow the cabins to practice for their

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Hye Camp 2011 (Tuesday)

Today we woke up bright and early at 7:30 and headed to breakfast and chapel. While the junior campers attended their classes, the teens headed to the sports field, then off to swimming. It was a very hot day so all the campers tried their best to stay “HYE”drated in

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Hye Camp 2011 (Monday)

Today was the first full day of classes and activities, and also the day of Srpazan’s visit. He led morning prayer, and spoke about the immense Armenian influence and presence in Jerusalem. After the service, teens, ages thirteen, fourteen, and fifteen, headed to sports then swimming, while the younger kids

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Hye Camp 2011 (Sunday)

This morning we attended Divine Liturgy for the celebration of the Transfiguration. The campers enjoyed being blessed with the rose water. Following brunch, the sports staff split the campers into 8 Olympic teams. All the teams participated in sporting events such as volleyball, a basketball shooting contest, and a shoe

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Hye Camp 2011 Opening Day (Saturday)

Opening Day at Hye Camp was a great success with the arrival of close to 200 campers, CITs and Staff. We welcomed all of the campers and their families with an opening prayer and a group barbecue. Later that evening, after we said our goodbyes to our families, all campers,

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