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| life.nationalpost.com |
Summer camp as a Ukie kid in Alberta was always an interesting experience. The excitement of going to camp with your friends really overshadowed the fact that the whole summer was summer vacation! Packing involved leaving all the trappings of "living in a house" and meant roughing it a bit. Have to admit that the "biffy" days are over for kids these days, but there is still a lot to be gained from the outdoor summer camp experience.
For one thing, there are never enough hours to tell the stories of summer camp. Once you start telling camp stories, you might just as well .....well, maybe it is time for your children to experience the Ukie camp thing in Alberta - here are a few to choose from.
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| youth.edmontoneparchy.com |
The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy has their Annual Eparchial Children's Summer Camp again this year at Camp Oselia on Lake Wabamum. This year's children's camp will take place from Sunday July 15 to Saturday July 28 and is programmed for children ages 7-14. A safe, positive program based on Christian living, creative lessons about faith, complete with lake activities, canoeing, swimming, archery, camp fires, scavenger hunts, crafts and fun activities awaits. The program is based on the teachings of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, but children do not need to be Ukrainian Catholic to attend. Please make your interest in the program known at
oselia.camp@gmail.com or call 780-426-4176. The cost of the program is $350 which includes accomodation, meal, and a t shirt..
Camp Oselia also hosts a Teen camp from July 30th to August 3rd, for teens ages 13-18. Contact Namisha at 780-554-8543 or
oselia.camp@gmail.com
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| uocc.ca |
Alberta’s beautiful Pigeon Lake, offers a quintessential overnight camp experience in a Ukrainian Orthodox setting from July 8-21, 2012 . Children 8-14 will enjoy a wide variety of cultural, sporting, religious and recreational activities, throughout this fun-filled, 2-week summer adventure!
Camp Bar-V-Nok is the perfect way to get the most out of summer and make lifelong memories from lake-side activities, off-site excursions, and unforgettable “vatra” (bonfire) and “zabava” (dance) nights. Campers will spend their days and evenings participating in:
Traditional Ukrainian arts and crafts workshops Ukrainian dance classes Swimming and canoeing Folk singing and music classes Religion lessons and services Guest presentations (various themes) Theme nights, talent shows, friendly competitions, beach activities, zabavas, vatra nights, and much more!
Camp Bar-V-Nok’s programming focuses on elements of the Ukrainian language, culture, traditions, and the Orthodox faith, in a Christian environment. Indoor and outdoor recreational activities allow children from across Alberta to interact and learn about one another’s communities.
All staff live on-site at Camp Bar-V-Nok, including the chaplain, director, co-director, counsellors and volunteers.
CAMP FEES: Camp fees include room and board, all camp activities, supplies and a camp t-shirt. Members* 1 child: $375 2 + children: $350/child Non-members: 1 child: $425 2 + children: $400/child
programs@stjohnsinstitute.com or
www.stjohnsinstitute.com (780) 439-2320 or 1-800-439-2320.
Kiev's-K-Hi Ukrainian Orthodox Youth Camp
Summer camp offers a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to
enjoy happy character building summer days in the great outdoors near lakes and
the woods. Boys and girls will receive Ukrainian Orthodox Christian religious
instruction, conversational Ukrainian and a fundamental knowledge of the
Ukrainian culture. They will have the opportunity to swim, dance, do crafts,
participate in sports and enjoy the fun of hikes, campfires, cookouts and
singsongs. All this will be accomplished in an atmosphere of friendship, trust,
kindness and fun.
Camp starts July 8 for 6 - 8 yr olds July 15 for 8 - 10. $160 July 22 for 9 - 12. $160
July 29 for 9 - 12. $160 Aug 5 for 12- 15. $190 Aug 12 for 15 - 17. $190
All sessions run Sunday to Sunday For more info please contact:
Linda Boser 780-826-4935 Camp Phone 780-635-2384
