The Greek Village Immersion Camp is a successful and growing ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco. Now in its fourth year, the Greek Village Immersion Camp, “To Elliniko Horio”, will be held June 22 – 29, 2013 at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA, for children ages 7 through 14.
The Greek Village Camp offers a creative and educational immersion program which brings children closer to their ancestral heritage through instruction in language, customs, traditions and the Orthodox faith. With the guidance of skilled instructors, campers will participate in classes including: language, cooking, geography, mythology, music, dance, theatre and more. The children will attend worship services daily and also have an opportunity to observe the monastic life at the Monastery of the Theotokos the Life Giving Spring which is adjacent to Saint Nicholas Ranch. Arts and crafts, swimming, basketball, volleyball and canoeing are also just a few of the many extracurricular activities included in the campers’ daily schedule, plus evening campfires, storytelling, folk dancing and singing.
The 230-acre Saint Nicholas Ranch is nestled in the foothills of the Sequoia National Park. Its hiking trails, apple orchards, historic barn and lake provide the aura of a traditional Greek Village to further enhance a truly cultural experience.
The Greek Village Camp is now offering a convenient and secure way to enroll your child with online registration. Visit the Greek Village Camp website to register online today! Special discounts are available for families sending more than one child. Enrollment is limited so reserve your space today!
Registration Ends on June 15 so Register Today!
For questions contact Theodora Kounalakis, Director of Greek Village and Chair of the Hellenic Education and Culture Committee of the Metropolis of San Francisco, 650-594-9585, ourgreekvillage@yahoo.com.
DOCTORS, NURSES AND LIFEGUARDS NEEDED! Are you a medical doctor, nurse, or certified lifeguard and do you want to spend some time with a great group of young people at the Greek Village Camp? Please contact Metropolis Youth Director Paul Gikas, pgikas@sanfran.goarch.org or 415-814-1186.