An Apostolate of the American Carpatho- Russian Orthodox Diocese of the USA

PHOTO GALLERY OF


DIOCESAN SUMMER CAMP 2005

 
CAMP NAZARETH - MERCER, PA 

 

JULY 17-AUGUST 6, 2005

The Posted Photos Show Scenes From
Diocesan Camping Sessions 1-3
(Click on thumbnail photos to view larger image).




Week 1 - Group Photo of Camp Staff Clergy and Campers
JOHNSTOWN, POCONO,SOUTHERN TIER AND CHICAGO DEANERIES

Week 2 - Group Photo of Camp Staff Clergy and Campers
PITTSBURGH, YOUNGSTOWN, MID-ATLANTIC, TRI-STATE AND WASHINGTON, DC DEANERIES

PHOTOS FROM THE THIRD CAMPING WEEK
New York, New Jersey, New England, Florida and Canada Deaneries


The New York & New Jersery Deanery Bus Arrives at Camp Nazareth Sunday Evening.

Fr. Michael Ellis, Camp Director and members of the Staff welcome the campers of the New York, New Jersey, New England, Canada and Florida Deaneries during Sunday night's orientation session.




Fr. Michael Ellis, following evening prayers in Saints Cyril and Methodios Church spoke to the assembled youth about the theme for the camping week: "I came so that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly." (John 10:10).

 


The graduating Seniors participated in a special candle lighting ceremony marking their last year as campers.

Daniel Paproski reads the epistle during Monday morning prayer service.

Program Director, John Fallon, leads the campers in morning exercises to start the day rolling.

Pictured are campers who had to "sing" to reclaim their lost and found items.

Water polo is this year's sport for the younger campers.

Some of the older campers are pictured playing ultimate frisbee.

Campers from Cabin 6 where Matt Stover is the counseller.




Fr. Andrew Fetchina answers questions regarding the Orthodox Faith during Monday afternoon's Clergy Rap session.




Counselor Vicki Grey gives sage advice to the members of her Ultimate Frisbee team.




Campers learn about the life and significance of the Birthgiver of God during Tuesday evening's religious education class.




O Mary Mother of God Pray For Us, O Mary Mother of God Pray For Us... The campers, led by Fr. Andrew Fetchina pray the Moleben to the Most- Holy Theotokos.




Students at Tuesday's religious education class on the life of the Theotokos

There's a beautiful place in the mountains... a place we call Camp Nazareth... The Camp Nazareth staff conclude the camp fire with the singing of the Camp Nazareth Theme Song.

Nick Paproski reads the Epistle during Morning prayers on Wednesday Morning.

The campers fill the church for morning prayers.


Fr. Luke Mihaly speaks to the campers on the need to spend quiet time in prayer and communion with God to discern their vocation in life.

Campers Jennifer and Jessica Falcon enjoy the camp's world famous "Sticky Buns" prepared by the capable kitchen staff. This year many improvements have been made to the kitchen facilities, which have improved the quality and variety of food offered to the campers.

Fr. John Pribish leads Morning Prayers on Thursday

Campers from Cabin 2.

The girls of Cabin 2 sing the pop song "Since you've been gone" during Thursday Evening's camper/staff talent show.

Group photo of campers and staff following Friday Morning's Divine Liturgy.

The campers participated in a "Religious Feud" game Friday afternoon.

The members of Cabin 8 perform a skit during the friday evening talent showcase.

Following the cabin skit, the camper of the week was announced.

The campers join in the ever popular YMCA dance step at the Friday evening farewell dance.

 

 

CAMP NAZARETH

339 Pew Road    Mercer, PA  16137

Phone/Fax: 724-662-4840    Email: campnazareth@acrod.org

Rev. Fr. Michael Ellis, Camp Director

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