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A new program for record-breaking Camp Haiastan Teen Session

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FRANKLIN, Mass.—The summer program and activities of AYF Camp Haiastan are reviewed and discussed at length during the off-season (September-May), and last year was no exception. The Board of Directors decided to update the Teen Session schedule to introduce additional activities, ranging from challenging, educational and entertaining. Teen Session is limited to campers who are […]

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Camp Haiastan Under the Trees & Cabin Circle Projects Completed

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New meets old: the new circular benches with under-seat lighting (visible at night) and the new version of the eternity symbol that was part of the old Under the Trees Franklin, Mass.— Just days before the start of Teen Session at AYF Camp Haiastan on June 25, 2023, construction of the upgrades to the Under the

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AYF Camp Haiastan set to launch record-setting season

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The newly-renovated Cabin Circle at Camp Haiastan, Franklin, Massachusetts FRANKLIN, Mass.—AYF Camp Haiastan will launch its 73rd camping season on Sunday, June 25. This summer the Camp will welcome over 450 campers, a 16-percent increase from last year and a 24-percent increase from the pre-COVID year. This summer, the campers will enjoy the major renovations

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AYF Camp Haiastan gives iconic “tornig” a friend in new logo

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FRANKLIN, Mass. — Ahead of the highly-anticipated 2023 summer season, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Camp Haiastan Board of Directors is thrilled to reveal Camp Haiastan’s update to the iconic “tornig.” This is the last step in the strategic initiative that was launched in May of 2022 with the refreshed logo of the formal camp logo and the recent

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Kenar Charchaflian with the badanis of the Toronto community

AYF Camp Haiastan travels to Canada

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Kenar Charchaflian with the badanis of the Toronto community TORONTO and MONTREAL, Canada — AYF Camp Haiastan spent quality time with the Armenian communities of Toronto and Montreal this past weekend, hosting informational meetings for AYF juniors and their families. Executive Director Kenar Charchaflian addressed over 40 of the “Krisdapor Mikaelian” and “Rosdom” Toronto AYF

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Construction underway at AYF Camp Haiastan to upgrade Under the Trees and Cabin Circle

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Cabin Circle demo FRANKLIN, Mass. — AYF Camp Haiastan has started construction on the upgrades to the Under the Trees and Cabin Circle with the intention to complete these projects by Memorial Day weekend. The new design will double the size of the Under the Trees area with room to seat 150 campers. New benches, an Armenian

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AYF Camp Haiastan announces Canada community visits

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FRANKLIN, Mass. — AYF Camp Haiastan, the first Armenian camp in the United States, is heading north to Canada. Executive Director Kenar Charchaflian will be hosting information sessions for the Armenian communities of Toronto and Montreal. The first session will be held in Toronto on Friday, March 24 at the Armenian Community Centre of Toronto

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