Summer Camp
Summer Camp at AV
The Antiochian Village Summer Camp Program serves young people ages 8-17 who come to attend one of four two-week sessions. One of the main goals of the Village Camp program is to present to young people a living experience of the Holy Orthodox Faith in their relationship with God and other campers in an uncluttered, natural environment.
The Village provides an experience, which has been very instrumental in the spiritual maturation of many young people. The major components which contribute to that experience include the following:
- daily Orthodox worship with an emphasis on participation;
- a challenge toward spiritual growth through daily homilies, religious education, and relationships with counselors and fellow Orthodox campers;
- a safe and naturally beautiful setting for group living; and
- a caring and loving staff fully dedicated to the campers well-being and growth.
A Typical Day at Camp
7:00am…………………..Rise & Shine!
8:00am…………………..Orthros
9:00am…………………..Breakfast
9:45am…………………..1st Period of Morning Program
10:50am…………………Switch Periods of Morning Program
11:00am…………………2nd Period of Morning Program
12:00pm…………………Cabin Time
12:45pm…………………Lunch
1:30pm…………………..1st Period of Afternoon Program
2:30pm…………………..Switch
2:45pm…………………..2nd Period of Afternoon Program
4:00pm…………………..Gimme Shop
4:30pm…………………..Cabin Time
6:15pm…………………..Vespers
7:00pm…………………..Dinner
8:00pm…………………..Evening Program
9:00pm…………………..Units 2&3 Dismissal
9:30pm…………………..Units 1&4 Dismissal
10:00pm…………………Units 2&3 Lights Out
11:00pm…………………Units 1&4 Lights Out
How to Register
1. Prepare your account
To prepare your account for the registration process, please go through the following steps:
- If you have an existing online account:
- Check to make sure you can login to your online account by clicking ‘login’ at the top of the page.
- If necessary, reset your password.
- Pay off any remaining balances.
- Our system will not allow you to begin new registrations if you have an outstanding balance from a previous event.
- Update your contact information.
- Please be sure to have a correct phone number, address, and email on file.
- To do this, click on your initials in the upper right-hand corner -> select ‘edit profile’
- Please be sure to have a correct phone number, address, and email on file.
- Add or update information for all campers you plan to register.
- To do this, click on your initials in the upper right-hand corner -> select ‘my family’ -> select ‘add member’
- Please be sure to add correct birthday, grade, etc.
- To do this, click on your initials in the upper right-hand corner -> select ‘my family’ -> select ‘add member’
- Check to make sure you can login to your online account by clicking ‘login’ at the top of the page.
- If you do not have an existing account:
- Create an account by clicking ‘login’ at the top of the page.
- Enter an email and select ‘get started’ -> fill in the required information and select ‘create account’
- Add your contact information to your account.
- To do this, click on your initials in the upper right-hand corner -> select ‘edit profile’
- Add all campers you plan to register to your family.
- To do this, click on your initials in the upper right-hand corner -> select ‘my family’ -> scroll down to ‘families’ and select ‘add family’
- Please be sure to add correct birthday, grade, etc.
- To do this, click on your initials in the upper right-hand corner -> select ‘my family’ -> scroll down to ‘families’ and select ‘add family’
- Create an account by clicking ‘login’ at the top of the page.
3. Register Online
4. Fill out Medical Information
In order to expedite the registration process, we have skipped the medical information questions and forms during the initial registration process. Once registered please log back into your account and complete the medical information for each of your campers. All campers, staff and volunteers at AV need to receive an annual physical (medical exam) within 12 months of the camping session. The camp nurse will needs a Medical Exam Form filled out by the primary care physician who administered the physical. Please upload the completed form to your online account, or upload a separate form filled out by your care physician that covers all the information in this form. Note, this Medical Exam Form is separate from the medical exam questions you will need to fill out on your online account.
MEDICAL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED 1 MONTH PRIOR TO YOUR CHILD ATTENDING CAMP. Instead of Late Fees this year, there will be a $50 refundable medical fee applied to all registrants, which will be refunded upon timely completion of all medical information. If this information is not completed by your session start date, your child will not be able to attend camp. If there are outstanding circumstances that prevent this deadline from being met for the Medical Exam Form, you need to let the Camp Nurse know by April 30th by emailing healthcenter@avcamp.org.
5. Stay Connected during Summer Camp
This year we have our own app! Bunk1 has partnered with our database system, CircuiTree, to provide us with a new and improved way to stay in touch with our camper families. Using the Bunk 1 App, you will be able to send notes to your camper (this will replace camper Vmails) throughout the session, view photos (this will replace smugmug), and receive updates.
This is a new and free service that was offered to us since we are partnered with CircuiTree. We have signed a one year contract (at no charge to the Village) and will re-evaluate after this summer. We will be looking for your feedback as to whether this is a successful and useful way for you to stay informed and connected.
Fees & Financial Assistance
Fees
2024 CIT Tuition
$550
Balance of all payments is due by April 30, or the camper’s spot may be offered to those on the waitlist for that particular session. Special payment arrangements can be made by emailing office@avcamp.org and are subject to approval by the Camp Director, but such requests must be received prior to the April 30 deadline. All balances will be billed to the camper’s parents, regardless of any parish subsidies, so parents are encouraged to ensure that all parish subsidies are paid before the April 30 deadline to avoid losing their camper’s spot in the session. If medical information is NOT completed by the 1-month deadline, then a $50 fee will be applied to the camper’s registration.
Financial Assistance
We understand that not all families are able to afford the cost of camp. The Antiochian Village Camp is committed to ensure a young person is not denied the opportunity to attend camp due to financial concerns. Three efforts are used to assist camper families in financial need. Assistance is often provided through the Camp’s resources and financial assistance fundraising, the Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch Financial Assistance, and parish tuition assistance as well as some parishes subsidizing transportation to and from camp (check with your parish priest about parish assistance).
Each parish in the Antiochian Archdiocese receives $1000 in financial assistance funds from the Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch. Your parish priest determines the disbursement of these funds and can be consulted for all details. Parish priests must complete this form online from the Archdiocese Camp Ministry no later than March 31st or these funds will be disbursed to other campers who request additional Financial Assistance. Additional funds are also available from the Antiochian Village for families needing financial assistance. To request financial assistance, please fill out the online “Financial Assistance Request Form”, no later than February 28th. Financial assistance requests open once camp registration opens, in January. Notification of awards will be sent sometime in April. All financial assistance requests are confidential, and awards are only given on the basis of financial need.
Dates & Tuition
| 2024 Programs | Dates | Tuition | CIT Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Family Camp | January 12-15, 2024 |
Adults $200 Children (6-17) $75 Children (5 and under) FREE |
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| Winter Camp | February 16-19, 2024 | $250 | — |
| AV Open | May 18, 2024 |
(Early Bird Prices) $450/Foursome $125/Individual $500/Foursome $150/Individual |
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| Alumni Work Weekend | May 17-19, 2024 | FREE | — |
| 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 | TBD | — |
| Fort Ligonier Days | October 11-13, 2024 | FREE | — |
| St. Raphael Pilgrimage | November 1-2, 2024 | FREE | — |
| Alumni Reunion Weekend | November 1-3, 2024 | TBD | — |
| 2025 Programs | Dates | Tuition | CIT Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Family Camp | January 17-20, 2025 | TBD | — |
| Winter Camp | February 14-17, 2025 | TBD | — |
| AV Open | TBD | TBD | — |
| Alumni Work Weekend | May 16-18, 2025 | FREE | — |
| Family Camp | May 23-26, 2025 | TBD | — |
| Summer Camp – Session 1 (1-week) | June 15-22, 2025 | TBD | — |
| Summer Camp – Session 1 (2-weeks) | June 15-27, 2025 | TBD | TBD |
| Summer Camp – Session 2 (2-weeks) | June 29 – July 11, 2025 | TBD | TBD |
| Arch Week | TBD | TBD | — |
| Summer Camp – Session 3 (2-weeks) | July 13-25, 2025 | TBD | TBD |
| Summer Camp – Session 4 (2-weeks) | July 27 – August 8, 2025 | TBD | TBD |
| Iconography Camp | TBD | TBD | — |
| Adult Camp | TBD | TBD | — |
| Fort Ligonier Days | October 10-12, 2025 | FREE | — |
| St. Raphael Pilgrimage | October 31 – November 1, 2025 | FREE | — |