Camping
The mission of the Department of Camping is to present to young people a living experience of the Holy Orthodox Faith, in their relationship with God and other campers in an uncluttered, natural environment. To accomplish this we will seek to bring young people to:
- Awareness of self and fellow man
- A broadening of their Orthodox life
- A greater awareness of their religion
- Good sportsmanship
- Growth in personal relationships and personal responsibility
- An appreciation of nature and a concern for the environment.
If you have any general questions about camping programs or starting potential camping programs, please contact the Director of the Department of Camping for the Antiochian Archdiocese.
The following listing is of all the current camping programs in the Antiochian Archdiocese. For more information, please follow the link to the individual camp's web site or contact the individual camp for more specific information.
- Location: near Ligonier, Pennsylvania
- Summer Camp:
- Session 1 Session 1 (2 weeks) - June 14-26, 2009
- Session 1 (1 week) - June 14-21, 2009
- Session 2 (2 weeks) - June 28-July 10, 2009
- Session 3 (2 weeks) - July 12-24, 2009
- Session 4 (2 weeks) - July 26-August 7, 2009
- Other Camps:
- Family Camp - May 22-25, 2009 (Memorial Day Weekend)
- Family Camp: Homeschool Edition - August 28-31, 2009
- Iconography Camp - July 12-20, 2009
- Chanting Camp - June 14-26, 2009
- Special Olympics Sports Camp - August 7-16, 2009
- Camp Director: Fr. Anthony Yazge
- Assistant Director: Marek Simon
- E-mail the Camp Office
- Website: http://www.antiochianvillage.org/camp
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Dates: August 9-15, 2009
- Camp Director: Fr. Patrick Kinder
- Website: http://www.campstgeorge.org
- Location: Frazier Park, California
- Dates:
- Session 1 (Teen Week) – July 12-18, 2009
- Session 2 - July 19-25, 2009
- Session 3 - July 26-August 1, 2009
- Camp Director: Katrina Bitar
- Website: http://www.campstnicholas.com/
- Location: YMCA Camp Takatoka near Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Dates:
- Session 1: June 28-July 4, 2009
- Session 2: July 5-11, 2009
- Camp Director: Fr. James Shadid
- Executive Director: Gayle Malone
- Website: http://www.campstraphael.org/
- Location: Diakonia Center in Salem, SC
- Dates:
- Session 1 - June 28 - July 4, 2009
- Session 2 - July 5 - 11, 2009
- Camp Director: Fr. Philip Rogers
- Website: http://www.campstthekla.org
- Location: Camp Kennebec in Kingston, ON
- Dates: August 16-22, 2009
- Camp Director: Alex Younes
- Website: http://www.camptransfiguration.org
- Location: near Eagle River, Alaska
- Dates: TBA
- Camp Director: Kevin Dougherty
- Website: http://www.stjohnalaska.org/summercamp.html
- Location: Zephyr Conference Center on Liberty Lake, Spokane, Washington
- Dates: July 13-19, 2009
- Interim Camp Director: Fr. Gregory Horton
- Website: http://www.campstmary.org/
Links to other Camping Programs not in the Antiochian Archdiocese
Orthodox Christian Camp Association
Camping programs in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
For a complete listing of summer camp programs in the Greek Archdiocese, please contact their Office of Camping Ministries at camp@goarch.org or at 646-519-6190.
Camping programs in the Orthodox Church in America
A Letter from Camp
Beloved Sayyidna Basil and my Brothers of DOWAMA:
Greetings from Camp St. Raphael (YABOY)!
Thank God, by your holy prayers we had a wonderful first session and are ready to welcome the second group of campers this afternoon. The weather has been perfect and the campers and staff have had an amazing time so far.
From Christian Ed. to Sports to Divine Services, it's very easy to see the Holy Spirit's presence in everything happening here.
It has also been very nice to worship in our newly renovated St Raphael Chapel. New sheet rock, paint, ceiling and air conditioning have all enhanced the chapel. This, as you know, was done through the generosity of the faithful of our Diocese. If there is any way any of you can journey up to CSR this week, it would be OUR delight to welcome you to camp.
Thank you all for the sustaining prayers you have offered and continue to offer, and for the campers and counselors your parishes have sent to us. They are our greatest joy. Please continue to keep us in your holy prayers.
