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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
FRANKLIN, Mass.—The staff and counselors of AYF Camp Haiastan welcomed representatives of the Armenia Tree Project (ATP) on June 20 to plant new trees on the camp grounds and learn more about ATP’s mission. “As […]
By Michelle Hagopian FRANKLIN, Mass.—“Keep the camp traditions alive, but make it better than it was.” Since staff week, that has been the reverberating theme at Camp Haiastan this year. With the conclusion of camp’s […]
FRANKLIN, Mass.—This summer will mark the 59th anniversary of our beloved Camp Haiastan. Camp Haiastan has become a symbol of unity for our Armenian youth every summer the gates are opened. Camp Haiastan is filled […]
FRANKLIN, Mass.—With the 2008 camp season still a pleasant memory in our hearts and in our heads, we at AYF Camp Haiastan will soon embark on a new year and a new season for 2009. […]
FRANKLIN, Mass.—After 33 years and many diversified roles, Pete Jelalian is calling it quits at Camp Haiastan, a place he affectionately calls “his second home.” It’s been a long, rewarding, and extremely devoted career, beginning […]
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