June 8, 2012
Registration has begun for St. Seraphim’s camp
St.
Seraphim Camp opens its registration on-line for the July 29-August
5, 2012 term. The camp, located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains,
is open to children from the third grade until 18 years old. The camp was begun with
the
blessing and encouragement of the ever memorable Metropolitan Laurus
and continues to be one of the major activities for youth in the
Russian Church Abroad. Children attend from all over America, Canada
and other countries. Each day is filled with activities. The morning
begins with prayer and The Law of God. a number of priests volunteer
their week to be with the children and make themselves available for
spiritual needs. Each day sees a wide variety of sporting
activities, arts and crafts, hiking, swimming and water sports. The
evenings are filled with activities and bonfires. Lastly, evening
prayers are said together. Abundant adult supervision is drawn from
parents and church representatives.
The cost of the camp is $275 until July 5, after which it increases
to $300. Scholarships are available as well. All information is to
be found on the camp website. Registration is available only online
at
www.stseraphimcamp.com.
