The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is proud to announce the 34th year of its Summer Camping Ministry at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA. Organized by the Metropolis Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, this program is a highlight of youth ministry throughout the year.

The dates for the Metropolis Summer Camp at Saint Nicholas Ranch in 2014 are:

  • Counselor Orientation: July 2 – 5
  • Session I: July 6 - 12
  • Session II: July 13 - 19
  • Session III: July 20 - 26

All three sessions are for campers ages 8 – 18!

Building on the success of the theme last year, the commandment of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to "Love one another", this year’s theme will be, "As I have loved you."

The Camp Director will be Paul Gikas, Director of the Metropolis Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. The Summer Camp Management Team will be comprised of the following individuals: Jacob Saylor, Program Director; Johanna Duterte, Camp Administrator; and Chris and Kalli Retelas, Boys and Girls Directors, respectively.

Now Accepting Staff Applications!

New and Returning Staff Applications will be available online starting Wednesday December 18, 2013. Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 24, 2014.

Camper Registration

Visit gosfyouth.org for online camper registration beginning on March 1, 2014.

For questions please contact Paul Gikas, Director, Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, 415-814-1186, pgikas@sanfran.goarch.org.