Winter may be upon us but it is never too early to start thinking about summer and online registration for Summer Camp 2017 is now open! Now entering its 35th year, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Summer Camp at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center draws hundreds of youth and young adults from all over the country each July to participate in an incredible summer camp program. For over three decades, this ministry has provided young people with a unique, informative, and enriching experience, allowing them to engage in and learn about their Orthodox Christian faith, while developing lifelong friendships and memories. From arts and crafts to swimming, canoeing, campfires, archery, nature hikes, Olympics, daily worship services, visits to the Monastery of the Theotokos the Life-Giving Spring, and Orthodox Life discussions, Summer Camp offers an extensive and transformational program to all the participants.

Located in Dunlap, California, at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center offers ideal facilities for our youth to engage in a variety of camp activities led by some of the best and brightest counselors from all over the country. Summer Camp staff is comprised of well-trained young adults, clergy, seminarians, lifeguards, doctors and nurses. If you are interested in joining the Summer Camp team, application information can be found here.

Last year registration filled up very quickly, so be sure to register early and secure your spot! Summer Camp is open to all youth ages 8 – 18. Camp session dates are:

• Session 1: July 9 – 15, 2017
• Session 2: July 16 – 22, 2017
• Session 3: July 23 – 29, 2017

For more information and to register, please visit gosfyouth.org. And be sure to follow Metropolis of San Francisco Summer on Camp Facebook as we prepare for another incredible summer!