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PRESS OFFICE
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-0710; Fax: (212) 779-3558
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
March 13, 2012
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St. Vartan Camp Alumni Establish New Group
The Ararat Center Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the newly formed
St. Vartan Camp Alumni Group-an organization that will allow camp alumni to
connect with each other, and to extend support to the camp program
throughout the year.
"St. Vartan Camp holds a special place in my heart," said Alumni Group chair
Talene Metjian, whose father, the late Rev. Dr. Paree Metjian, was
instrumental in founding the camp in 1979. "As a child, I looked forward to
attending every summer, seeing old friends, and meeting new friends from
other parts of the Eastern Diocese."
In addition to taking part in the program as a camper, Talene went on to
serve as a counselor-in-training (CIT) and later, as a counselor. In her 10
years with St. Vartan Camp, from 1983 to 1993, she said she made many
friendships that continued into adulthood.
"We shared many specials moments, and I still have great friendships that
started at St. Vartan Camp," she said. "This new Alumni Group offers an
excellent opportunity for all of us to reconnect."
Housed at the Ararat Center in upstate New York, St. Vartan Camp offers
children ages 8 to 15 three two-week sessions of religious and cultural
instruction, as well as a variety of athletic and social activities. Many of
the campers who graduate from the program go on to become CITs, or
counselors-in-training-a position for young leaders ages 16 to 17. CITs, in
turn, become full-time counselors at age 18, and continue to give back to
the camp program through their college years. Some 500 campers, CITs,
counselors, and volunteers take part in St. Vartan Camp each summer.
The new Alumni Group aims to bring together former campers for fellowship
and to brainstorm ways the community can support the future growth of St.
Vartan Camp.
To be added to the Alumni Group mailing list, contact Talene Metjian at
[email protected], Or visit the St. Vartan Camp Alumni Group on Facebook
for more information.
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Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-0710; Fax: (212) 779-3558
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
March 13, 2012
_______________________________________________
St. Vartan Camp Alumni Establish New Group
The Ararat Center Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the newly formed
St. Vartan Camp Alumni Group-an organization that will allow camp alumni to
connect with each other, and to extend support to the camp program
throughout the year.
"St. Vartan Camp holds a special place in my heart," said Alumni Group chair
Talene Metjian, whose father, the late Rev. Dr. Paree Metjian, was
instrumental in founding the camp in 1979. "As a child, I looked forward to
attending every summer, seeing old friends, and meeting new friends from
other parts of the Eastern Diocese."
In addition to taking part in the program as a camper, Talene went on to
serve as a counselor-in-training (CIT) and later, as a counselor. In her 10
years with St. Vartan Camp, from 1983 to 1993, she said she made many
friendships that continued into adulthood.
"We shared many specials moments, and I still have great friendships that
started at St. Vartan Camp," she said. "This new Alumni Group offers an
excellent opportunity for all of us to reconnect."
Housed at the Ararat Center in upstate New York, St. Vartan Camp offers
children ages 8 to 15 three two-week sessions of religious and cultural
instruction, as well as a variety of athletic and social activities. Many of
the campers who graduate from the program go on to become CITs, or
counselors-in-training-a position for young leaders ages 16 to 17. CITs, in
turn, become full-time counselors at age 18, and continue to give back to
the camp program through their college years. Some 500 campers, CITs,
counselors, and volunteers take part in St. Vartan Camp each summer.
The new Alumni Group aims to bring together former campers for fellowship
and to brainstorm ways the community can support the future growth of St.
Vartan Camp.
To be added to the Alumni Group mailing list, contact Talene Metjian at
[email protected], Or visit the St. Vartan Camp Alumni Group on Facebook
for more information.
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