LIVES ARE CHANGED AT Camp Arev 2015

We praise God for an amazing and a record breaking year at Camp AREV. Compared to 289 campers in 2014, this year we had a total of 325 campers. Once again we sold out the high school camp, exceeding our capacity. Also, this year - for the first time ever - we had close to 90 young adults for a college and career weekend. God was honored, the Gospel was preached, and many lives were transformed. 

This year, we introduced three new and exciting activities at Camp. First, a 300 foot zip line helped campers put their fears to the test as they enjoyed soaring through the open air. Our brand new archery range allowed campers to focus on the bulls eye, and a nine hole disc golf course, that goes all around the Camp ground, enabled campers to develop meaningful relationships with one another. This year, the Camp was packed with amazing and hardworking volunteers and staff. Close to 55 counselors and CIT's served over the three weeks of camp, along with 20 additional staff members who helped make Camp fun and meaningful for every camper. 

Overall, Camp AREV continues to live its mission and vision which is to introduce every camper to Jesus Christ and to help them cultivate a deep, profound and growing relationship with Him. We witnessed God's miraculous work of regeneration and salvation in the hearts of many campers. But we also rejoice that many other campers rededicated and recommitted themselves to follow and love Jesus in their daily lives. 

I want to thank the AEUNA and the AMAA for their ongoing prayer and support. I also thank many other individuals who support the vision and the mission of this thriving ministry. We are witnessing God's glorious handiwork and we are eager to see what He has in store for us in the future growth of our programs as well as in the expansion of our beloved Conference Center.

Staff Training - July 9-11

• Guest speaker/teacher: John Sagherian

• CPR & First Aid training

• Spent time getting the Camp ready for summer 

Juniors Camp: - July 12-18

• Main Speaker: Mr. Jeff Harabedian

• Guest (morning) Speaker: Garine Abajian

• Worship band: Sam Ketenjian and the band

• Number of Campers: 37

• Number of Counselors: 10

• Number of staff: 14

Junior High Camp: - July 19-25

• Main Speaker: Rev. Jeremy Tovmassian

• Guest (morning) Speaker: Rev. Vache Sevajian, Artur Asaduryan

• Guest Arts & Crafts: Gary Tilkian

• Worship Band: MABC Youth Band

• Number of Campers: 87

• Number of Counselors: 24

• Number of Staff: 15

High School Camp:

• Date: July 26-August 1

• Main Speaker: Rev. Aren Bahadourian

• Guest (morning) Speaker: Rev. Vache Sevajian, Artur Asaduryan

• Guest Arts & Crafts: Gary Tilkian

• Worship Band: Harut Khachadryan and youth Band

• Number of Campers: 113

• Number of Counselor: 25

• Number of Staff: 20

College & Career Camp:

• Date: August 7-9

• Main Speaker: Pastor Paul Twiss

• Worship Band: Grace Community Church College Worship Band

• Number of Campers: 88