What is Arch Week?
Arch Week is AV’s newest program designed specifically for high school graduates!
When transitioning into college, students face a period of spiritual, mental, and vocational growth. Without resources, students can get lost. Arch Week is a 1-week program run by the Antiochian Village Camp, for students who have just graduated high school and are looking to deepen and strengthen their faith as they “bridge the gap” to life after high school. This can be a challenging time of transition, which is why the program’s goal is to offer recent high school graduates resources and opportunities to learn and grow in their faith. Participants will grow together through worship, fellowship, service, reflection, and education, while still having the “fun of camp” with evening programs, activities, sports, and cabin times! The program will be guided by clergy who will be serving the services, teaching lessons, and leading discussions. There will be several guest speakers to help with topics such as mental health, serving Christ in the secular world, and transitioning to new environments. We will also have a team of dedicated staff who are already working hard to prepare an engaging and fulfilling program.
Mission
Arch Week strengthens high school graduates’ formation in Jesus Christ through Orthodox Christian worship, service, fellowship, and reflection.
FAQs
Who can attend Arch Week?
- Arch Week is open to all 2025 high school graduates!
I’ve never attended AV, can I still come to Arch Week?
- Yes! Arch Week is open to everyone, even if you’ve never been to AV before!
Where does Arch Week take place?
- Arch Week will take place at the Antiochian Village Conference Center.
- While here, campers will share a room with 2 other campers.
- Meals will take place at the Conference Center, as well as most of the programs.
- There will be designated times in which campers will be walking up to camp to participate in sports or church. However, most activities, including church will happen in and around the Conference Center.
If I graduated high school last year, can I attend Arch Week?
- Arch Week is only open to 2025 high school graduates.
Can I attend Summer Camp and Arch Week in the same summer?
- Yes! Campers/CITs who are 2025 high school graduates may also attend Arch Week!
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Dates & Tuition
| 2024 Programs | Dates | Tuition | CIT Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| AV Open | May 18, 2024 | $500/Foursome $150/Individual | — |
| Family Camp | May 24-27, 2024 |
Adults $200 Children (6-17) $75 Children (5 and under) FREE |
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| Summer Camp – Session 1 (1-week) | June 16-23, 2024 | $750 | — |
| Summer Camp – Session 1 (2-weeks) | June 16-28, 2024 | $1100 | $550 |
| Summer Camp – Session 2 (2-weeks) | June 30 – July 12, 2024 | $1100 | $550 |
| Arch Week | June 30 – July 7, 2024 | $800 | — |
| Summer Camp – Session 3 (2-weeks) | July 14-26, 2024 | $1100 | $550 |
| Iconography Camp | July 14-22, 2024 | $800 | — |
| Summer Camp – Session 4 (2-weeks) | July 28 – August 9, 2024 | $1100 | $550 |
| Adult Camp | September 20-23, 2024 | $250 | — |
| Fort Ligonier Days | October 11-13, 2024 | FREE | — |
| St. Raphael Pilgrimage | November 1-2, 2024 | FREE | — |
| Alumni Reunion Weekend | November 1-3, 2024 |
Adults $150 Children (6-17) $75 Children (5 and under) FREE |
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| 2025 Programs | Dates | Tuition | CIT Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Family Camp | January 17-20, 2025 |
Adults $200 Children (6-17) $75 Children (5 and under) FREE |
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| Winter Camp | February 14-17, 2025 | $250 | — |
| AV Open | May 17, 2025 | $500/Foursome $150/Individual | — |
| Alumni Work Weekend | TBD | FREE | — |
| Family Camp | May 23-26, 2025 |
Adults $200 Children (6-17) $75 Children (5 and under) FREE |
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| Summer Camp – Session 1 (1-week) | June 15-22, 2025 | TBD | — |
| Summer Camp – Session 1 (2-weeks) | June 15-27, 2025 | TBD | $550 |
| Summer Camp – Session 2 (2-weeks) | June 29 – July 11, 2025 | TBD | $550 |
| Arch Week | June 29- July 6, 2025 | $800 | — |
| Summer Camp – Session 3 (2-weeks) | July 13-25, 2025 | TBD | $550 |
| Summer Camp – Session 4 (2-weeks) | July 27 – August 8, 2025 | TBD | $550 |
| Iconography Camp | July 13-21, 2025 | $800 | — |
| Homecoming Weekend |
August 1-3, 2025 |
TBD | — |
| Adult Camp | August 29- September 1, 2025 | $250 | — |
| Fort Ligonier Days | October 10-12, 2025 | FREE | — |
| St. Raphael Pilgrimage | October 31 – November 1, 2025 | FREE | — |