Camp Programs

Camping programs are some of the most powerful and inspiring experiences for our youth. They provide mental, physical and spiritual challenges to young people to spur careful thought and consideration on how to apply their Faith in Christ. Camps provide great opportunities to develop friendships with peers in a safe and nurturing environment.

It is strongly recommended to parents to get their children involved in the camping ministry. Scholarships and assistance are readily available to those who need them. Contact Fr. Rick for more information.

Summer Camp

Summer Camp is a one week, overnight stay at Big Sandy Camp in Northern Minnesota in June for ages 8-16. The latest summer camp information is available here. See www.stmaryscamp.com for more information.

Camp Documents:

2006 Camp Brochure (141 KB)
2006 Camp Registration Letter (25 KB)
2006 Departure Information (37 KB)
Rules and Consequences (400 KB)

Announcing the 2006 Summer Camp Scholarship Contest!

Now open to our entire Pan-Orthodox Community! Two Camp scholarship coupons will be awarded in memory of Presbytera Mary Coniaris and James H. Zubulake. Camp registration fees will be rebated to two contest winners. This year’s theme is, “How has the Pan-Orthodox nature of Summer Camp impacted my life?”

There will be two divisions:

Junior Division- open to children entering 3rd- 6th grades Fall 2006. Contestants are required to submit a 250- word (typed) essay on the theme.

Senior Division- open to teens entering 7th- 12 grades Fall 2006. Contestants are required to submit a 500- word (typed) essay on the theme.

Entries must remain as close to the word limits (250 or 500) as possible.

ENTRIES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MAY 1, 2006.

Please submit entries to:

Doria Saros
C/O St Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church
3450 Irving Avenue South
Mpls, MN 55408

Or via e-mail to Doria@stmarysgoc.org

Winter Camp 2006

Theme: Spiritual Treasure
Just What Are We Looking For?

Where: Camp St. Croix, Hudson, WI
When: March 3, 4 & 5, 2006

Who: 6-12 graders from all area Orthodox churches (non-Orthodox friends are welcome!)

How Much: $125.00. This includes all meals, lodging in heated cabins, and use of camp facilities and equipment.

Registration Deadline:
February 12, 2006.
All registrations received after this date are subject to a $10.00 late fee. Sign-up soon!
Non-refundable after Feb. 26th.

Call Doria (612- 825-9595), Jason & Kelly (612-926-0281), or Ron Tucci (612-781-7667)
for more information.

Documents:

Sponsored by:
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church

Family Camp 2005! The Pursuit of Holiness:

Inspiring Saintliness in our Families. October 14, 15, 16. Join us this year at Luther Point in Grantsburg, Wisconsin (only 1.5 hours from Minneapolis) as we learn how to use the examples of Christ, the Saints, and contemporary heroes to assist us in enhancing our holiness.