June 23, 2011
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Camp Nubar First Session Sold Out, 48th Summer Poised to Start

  • Some of the campers from last year's sessions at the scenic
    Some of the campers from last year's sessions at the scenic Camp Nubar.

On Saturday, July 2, 2011, AGBU Camp Nubar's 48th summer season will kick off and it is proud to announce the first session is officially sold out. Campers from near and far are getting ready for an exciting summer with fellow campers hailing from the United States (including New York, New Jersey, and Michigan), Canada (Montreal and Toronto), France, and Turkey. A handful of spots remain for the second and third session, so parents are urged to sign up before it is too late.

This year, Camp Nubar will be introducing a great addition to its Armenian Program as they welcome two highly qualified instructors from the AGBU Children's Centers in Armenia. From July 16 to August 6, ballet master Arman Julhakyan and art instructor Ella Pepanyan will conduct classes for the youth in traditional Armenian dance, arts, crafts, and pottery. The Armenian Program is an integral part of Camp Nubar's outstanding classic activities, such as archery, ceramics, boating, sports, tubing, horseback riding, arts & crafts, digital media technology, photography, and much more.

While Nubar staff will be arriving at the camp shortly, they have already been hard at work on this season's action-packed calendar. Led by director Jennifer Omartian, camp staff create an unforgettable learning experience that encourages friendships and community. Omartian has been an invaluable member of Camp Nubar for the past eighteen years, and her dedication and love of AGBU's camp in the Catskills continually ensures a nurturing and fun environment for the campers and staff.

Omartian has a strong team of head staff working together throughout the summer. Returning for his fourth year as assistant director is Daniel Antreasyan, whose passion for Camp Nubar and the Armenian community is evident year round in his work at AGBU, where he serves as the manager of the organization's University Outreach Program. Jackie Distasi will be the waterfront director for the third summer and her responsibilities include providing a safe atmosphere for the campers and counselors at the breathtaking Lake Arax. Taking on the role of Girls' Head and Boys' Head Counselors are Tamar Merjian and Armen Shamamian, who together will motivate their staff and keep campers smiling each day.

For Soon-to-be Campers, There's Nubar Kids

If your child is too young for camp, it is never too soon to become part of the Camp Nubar Family. On Saturday, June 11, Nubar Kids had an unforgettable day at Alley Pond Environmental Center in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, NY. Twenty soon-to-be AGBU Camp Nubar campers, ages 1-8, took part in play time, an outdoor nature hike, arts & crafts, and a delicious bagel brunch. They were joined by Camp Nubar alumni, parents, and friends. Camp Nubar looks forward to seeing them at the Open House on Sunday, July 24.

Still Time to Register

The start of the summer is right around the corner for AGBU Camp Nubar, so if you have not done so already, enroll your child online atwww.campnubar.org for an unforgettable summer in upstate New York.

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