AN UPDATE FROM THE ANTIOCHIAN VILLAGE |
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A LENTEN MESSAGE FROM FR. CHRIS |
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I just took a walk around the track with our pups, Belle and Louie, and I was so excited to enjoy the warm sun, see some green start budding on the trees, and see all the building happening here at Camp! As I walk down by the pool I see two cabins being built, one for campers and one for male staff. And as I look across the field, I see several workers replacing windows and siding on our beautiful Saint Ignatius Chapel.
From my office I can see the work on the church happening, and I am constantly reminded of what we are called to do to ourselves during this season of Great Lent.
We are all excited for the workers to install the new windows and siding. However, they must first remove the old windows and siding that is weathered, brittle, discolored, and deteriorating. These old materials no longer protect the chapel as they once did and need to be removed in order to properly restore it.
As Christians, we believe our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, which means our bodies are like little chapels. Just as we must remove the old siding and windows before we replace them, we must also tear away our sins, temptations, and vices that cause our souls to be weathered, brittle, discolored, and deteriorating. Through fasting, worship, almsgiving, and prayer - all important tools the Church offers us during this period of Great Lent - we too can restore our own "chapels". These tools from the Church allow us to put on new siding and windows to our souls to help protect us from the devil and all his temptations, to help us weather the storms in life, so that our chapels can shine with the light of Christ.
As we move closer to the Resurrection and as we continue through Great Lent together, let us all care for our bodies and souls with as much dedication and love as we care for our beloved Saint Ignatius Chapel here at Antiochian Village. May God give us all strength to continue this Lenten journey!
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Registration is open and spots are filling up! |
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Summer 2022 is right around the corner and we can't wait to welcome our campers and families back for another incredible summer here at AV!
There is so much to be excited for this summer, including the return of 2-week sessions and our Sacred Arts Programs (Byzantine Chant and Iconography)!
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Availability as of March 24 |
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Session 1 (June 19-July 1)
Session 1 (1 week- June 19-June 26)
- Boys: FULL (Waitlist: 9)
- Girls: FULL (Waitlist: 3)
Session 2 (July 3-July 15)
- Boys: FULL (Waitlist: 8)
- Girls: FULL (Waitlist: 4)
Session 3 (July 17-July 29)
- Boys: FULL (Waitlist: 8)
- Girls: 14
Session 4 (July 31-August 12)
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Byzantine Chant Camp (June 19-July 1)
Iconography Camp (July 17-July 25)
Arch Week (July 3-9)
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ARCH WEEK - AV'S NEWEST PROGRAM |
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Introducing AV's newest program, Arch Week!
Arch Week is a 1-week program run by the Antiochian Village Camp, for students who have just graduated high school and are looking to deepen and strengthen their faith as they “bridge the gap” to life after high school.
July 3-9, 2022
Registration is NOW OPEN!
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CHAPEL RE-SIDING HAS BEGUN |
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After months of planning and supply chain issues, the St. Ignatius Chapel re-siding has officially begun!
The team from KSL Roofing & Remodeling is busy restoring our beloved chapel. The project involves re-siding the entire exterior and replacing all the windows.
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Earlier this month, we broke ground on the site of 2 new cabins!
The first cabin will be located in Unit 4 and has allowed us to increase our boys capacity by 16 campers each session! The second will be located across from the pool and will house our male support staff!
Our construction team is hard at work, getting these buildings up for the summer!
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The site of the male support staff cabin, located across from the pool |
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NEW LAUNDRY ROOM COMPLETE |
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The new boys laundry room is now complete and ready for the summer!
This laundry room, which is located inside of the old cabin 38, is equipped with 24 brand new machines! (11 dryers, 13 washers)
Thank you to those who helped raise the money for this project!
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Last week, our camp team gathered in Atlantic City, NJ for the annual Tri-State Camp Conference hosted by the American Camp Association (ACA).
With tons of training sessions, guest speakers, vendors, and more, this conference helps us get ready for the upcoming camping season.
Over 3,000 camping professionals from around the country attend this fun and informational conference every year.
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Top row (left to right): Cat Beasley, Fr. Alex Mackoul, Khalil Samara, Caroline Zogheb, Ronnie Haddad, Alex Khalaf
Bottom row (left to right): James Matthews, Fr. Chris Shadid
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2022 YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT SURVEY |
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Are you an Orthodox Christian between ages 14 and 35? Ancient Faith Ministries wants to hear from you!
They want to hear about your favorite ways to consume media, how you are being supported in the Church, and what you need next.
Complete the survey below and you can enter to win a $50 Ancient Faith Store gift card!
Ancient Faith Ministries is a department of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America with a pan-Orthodox outreach. They produce radio, podcasts, and videos, publish books and brochures, sell a variety of Orthodox goods and materials, and host numerous blogs. Explore at ancientfaith.com
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Former camp director, Fr. Anthony Yazge stopped by AV for a quick visit this week!
We were so glad to have him here and fill him in on our summer camp planning, new construction projects and more!
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We are currently searching for nurses who are interested in working at AV for Summer 2022. If you or anyone that you know is interested in a seasonal nursing position, please email Fr. Chris Shadid at frchris@avcamp.org or call our camp office at 724-238-9565.
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SUMMER 2022 COVID GUIDELINES |
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In accordance with Antiochian Department of Camping and with the guidance of our medical team, we are excited to share that masks will no longer be required at camp this summer! Individuals may still choose to wear masks based on personal preference.
As you prepare for the summer, be sure to read our full COVID-19 guidelines*.
These guidelines were set forth with the guidance of the CDC, American Camp Association, local & state authorities, and the medical professionals advising the Archdiocese.
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*All guidelines are subject to change based on the recommendations of our medical advisors. |
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Summer Family Camp
May 27-30, 2022
Registration is FULL! To be added to the waitlist, click here.
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Adult Camp
September 16-19, 2022
Registration opens April 2!
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Alumni Weekend: 2000s
November 4-6, 2022
Registration opens April 2!
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