The deadline to apply is March 31, 2024!
2024 Dates
Week A: June 12 - June 16 (Wed-Sun | Ages 7-12) | Mico Melkonian, Siamanto Maronian, Taleen Markarian, Seto Cherchian
Week B: June 16 - June 23 | Dikran Melkonian, Tamar Gharibian, Hrag Melkonian, Hrag Tomassian
Week C: June 23 - June 30 | Shahan Kaprielian, Talar Chahinian, Hovig Kazandjian
Week D: June 30 - July 4 (Sun - Thurs | Ages 7-12) | Razmig Chahmelikian, Shant Hairapetian, Lynette Hartenian, Chris Jamgotchian
Week E: July 7 - July 14 | Aram Andonian, Sylva Khayalian, Nyree Derderian
Week F: July 14 - July 21 | Arick Gevorkian, Serop Chalian, Nanor Kassabian, Sareen Habeshian
Week G: July 21 - July 28 | Aram Madenlian, Vaughn Gaboudian, Garo Madenlian, Sako Aslanian
Week H: July 28 - August 4 | Hrag Gaboudian, Anya Agopian, Shant Kahouaty, Raffi Badalian
Application Deadline: March 31, 2024
Mandatory Counselor Orientation: April 12, 2024 to April 14, 2024 at AYF Camp Big Pines
Qualifications
Minimum 18 years of age & maximum 30 years of age (must be 18 prior to the week attending, NO EXCEPTIONS will be made).
High School graduate
Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in a camp setting
Good character, integrity, and adaptability
Commitment to spend one entire week at camp
Ability to communicate effectively with campers and other staff
Unconditional Armenian love
Rules & Regulations
No counselors are allowed to drive up to camp. All counselors must take the bus, NO EXCEPTIONS.
The kitchen, cleaning areas, serving areas, and storage areas are off limits at all times.
Boys’ cabins are off limits to girls and girls’ cabins are off limits to boys.
Cabins and all surrounding areas must be kept clean and free of debris.
All counselors are required to stay within camp areas at all times.
No visitors will be allowed at any time during the camp session.
The following items are strictly prohibited:
Alcohol
Firearms or other weapons
Illegal drugs or controlled substances
Fireworks or other flammable materials
Helpful Tools
The following are helpful tools for you in order to be as prepared as possible!
Counselor Survival Guide
A complete guide to AYF Summer Camp for counselors
Counselor Packing List
A suggested packing list for your stay at camp