Arts and Crafts at Camp Haiastan

By Noel Mazmanian and Sanan Gueyikian

AYF Camp Haiastan is a place for campers to come and celebrate being Armenian. One way they can do that is through the arts. Art has served as the ultimate form of expression, and as an Armenian, it works as a catalyst to share our culture with others. Art gives campers a medium to celebrate their cultural identity as Armenians and grow closer together in this expression. The arts and crafts room is a safe place for campers to work collaboratively to create beautiful work that they are then able to display to the rest of the community. This creative process allows campers to make their Armenian pride tangible so that it can be enjoyed by all.