2013

Tuesday C1

We had another gorgeous day here at camp. It was a little cloudy in the morning, but by the afternoon, the sun was shining bright and campers took full advantage of the pool. During sports, Alex Derian led the campers in a quick-paced game of handball out in the fields.

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Monday C1

Our first full day was a success! Juniors had classes this morning, and they made lanyards, learned to Armenian dance, began learning new Armenian words, and reviewed the Code of Christian Living. Teens caught some rays early in the morning during pool time and played line basketball during sports. We

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Sunday C1

Session C is in full swing! Staff, CITs, and early arrival campers celebrated Badarak this morning with Der Vasken Kouzouian, our Camp Director for this session. After filling up at brunch, we got ready to welcome the new group of campers. At camper orientation, we introduced ourselves and got the

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Saturday B2

We closed this session with many tears and hugs. After getting all packed up the night before, we gathered for chapel and listened to Der Krikor’s final sermon as the Camp Director. He reminded us of Jesus’ Great Commission, saying that we should go home and be ambassadors of St.

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Friday B2

We made the most of our last full day of camp! Our morning classes were productive and fun, with campers wrapping up art projects and learning new dance moves until the last possible moment. At lunch, Der Krikor made an exciting announcement: after much anticipation, we were finally able to

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Thursday B2

The colder weather has had us all bundled in sweatshirts in the morning, but by noon time, we have reveled in the sunshine and the cool breeze. Our Arts and Crafts teacher, Alyne Corrigan, took advantage of the absolutely beautiful weather and had the campers decorate the driveway with chalk.

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Wednesday B2

We had such a beautiful day here at camp! Our day was declared “Dress Like DK Day” at flagpole, and all the campers took this to heart. At lunch they tucked in their St. Vartan Camp shirts into their shorts, hung sunglasses on their shirts, and donned some incredible temporary

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Tuesday B2

Luckily, the recent rain cooled down our hot weather streak, but it forced our juniors inside the rec hall this morning during sports and swim. The juniors didn’t complain, though, since they got to watch The Little Rascals. During Arts and Crafts, campers wrote thank you notes to Der Krikor

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Monday B2

This morning we kicked off “Der Krikor Appreciation Week.” After eight wonderful years of serving as one of our Camp Directors, Der Krikor is stepping down from this ministry he has so lovingly looked after. We so value the time and dedication he has put into St. Vartan Camp, so

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Sunday B2

We welcomed eight new campers into our family this afternoon! In the morning, we packed every corner of our chapel to celebrate Badarak, and our Camp Director Der Krikor Sabounjian beautifully reminded us of the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. After a filling brunch, juniors went

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