Obituaries
In Loving Memory of Harry Berj Telian
Harry Berj Telian passed away peacefully on September 7, 2019. He was 93 years old. Harry was born in Syracuse, New York to parents Hagop and Venus Telian. He was raised in a small and […]
Camp Haiastan
Obituaries
In Loving Memory of Marian Bandazian
On September 4, 2019, Marian (Sanders) Bandazian passed away in her home in St. Petersburg, Florida. Marian was born on July 23, 1940 in Teaneck, New Jersey. She was the wife of Dr. Walter Bandazian; […]
Community News
Camp Haiastan Celebrates Summer Renovations
FRANKLIN, Mass.—Camp Haiastan celebrated another milestone in its celebrated history on Sunday. Three buildings underwent significant transformations during the off season in preparation for the 2019 camping season. After completing the new shower bathroom building […]
Community News
Camp Haiastan Made Me an Entrepreneur
Camp Haiastan has been the meeting grounds for countless marriages, lifelong friendships and memories. Looking back, never in a million years did I think camp would pave my path to becoming an entrepreneur. Upon my […]
Youth
Back to the Founders
By Gasia Oknayan AYF Detroit “Kopernik Tandourjian” Chapter As the 69th anniversary of Camp Haiastan inches upon us, it is imperative for today’s staff and camp community to look back upon the roots of the […]
Community
Volunteers Prep Camp Haiastan From the Ground Up
FRANKLIN, Mass.—Alarm clocks were ringing early Saturday morning for more than a dozen dedicated volunteers tasked with sprucing up the first Armenian camp in America. “When I see the camp all clean, I never think […]
Youth
Camp Haiastan’s Director’s Quarters, Summer Office Ready For Summer 2019
Camp Haiastan’s brand new Director’s Quarters and Summer Office are ready for summer 2019. The “DQ,” as the Director’s Quarters is affectionately called, was originally built in 1966. The front portion of the building was […]
Youth
AYF Senior Seminar 2018
Late last month, over 40 AYFers gathered at Camp Haiastan in Franklin, Massachusetts for a weekend of lectures, discussions and ընկերութիւն (comradery). The theme for this year’s Senior Seminar was Վերածնունդ (Rebirth). When members arrived, […]
Youth
Cabin Fever: Notes From Camp, Part II
This is part two of a two part series featuring notes from Camp Haiastan campers in the summer of 2018 (Part 1). Feels Like Home “My very first day of camp was when I was […]
Youth
Cabin Fever: Notes From Camp, Part I
This is part one of a two part series featuring notes from Camp Haiastan campers in the summer of 2018. Mealtime “Mealtime at Camp Haiastan is always so much fun! After everyone is done […]