We have arrived at the end of our first week! Our campers were enthusiastic throughout the day as they went to classes, played dodgeball (the safe kind!), and swam with their friends. We got a visit from Der Khachatur Kesablyan from Sts. Vartanantz in Chelmsford, MA. He was one of
We can’t believe it’s already Thursday! The campers had a great day of classes, sports and swim. Karen Omartian, who is the Sunday School superintendent of St. Mark Armenian Church in Springfield, MA, arrived this morning and taught the campers about the sacrament of Chrismation in religion class. She cleverly
And we’re back! Today was an eventful day here at St. Vartan Camp. We all felt the patriotic spirit of the Fourth of July as we walked into breakfast waving American flags and singing “God Bless America” before eating. Der Krikor reminded us all that we are truly blessed to
Today, we decided to switch things up! After chapel and breakfast, we put on our swim suits and sports gear instead of grabbing our notebooks and pens. The reason? BOOT CAMP. Vahe gave our bodies a serious work out with laps and lunges, streches and sprints. Everyone was worked to
Today was our first full day at camp! The 7:30 reveille sparked our enthusiasm, and we began the day with chapel. Before breakfast, we got our blood flowing with our flag salutes and a game of “Ride That Pony” (ask your campers!). After being filled with delicious eggs and bacon,
Today was a gorgeous day in the Catskill Mountain region, as St. Vartan Camp kicked off its 2012 season! Campers arrived from across our diocese from as far as Baton Rouge, LA. Counselors, CITs and campers got acquainted with each other through ice breakers and games. We had a delicious
We close yet another year of St. Vartan Camp with our traditional closing ceremonies, so that campers could show parents how much they have learned over the course of their time at camp. Some highlights included a breakdown of the sports programs and class curricula (which included a dance performance
We began packing up today to close yet another season of St. Vartan Camp. In sports campers played dodgeball and enjoyed their last swim in the pool for the year. Campers also enjoyed learning a song taught by Fr. Gomidas in culture and heritage, as well as many fun activities
In Crafts and Arts, campers made a picture box stand to hold their favorite picture. In culture and heritage campers enjoyed the last of 3 “Time Machine” presentations by Stepan Piligian and various staff members. In the evening, campers helped to put on a talent show to remember by showing
We had a busy day, Vahe led the famous “Boot Camp Wednesday” and campers loved every second of it. Religious studies was led by Fr. Tateos, while Stepan continued his “Time Machine” in culture and heritage class. In Crafts & Arts the campers made tie-dye tank top t-shirts, and campers
