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A steady rain greeted Hye Camp this morning, but the cloud cover soon turned to blue skies and the rain didn’t have much of an affect on our daily schedule.
Fr. Tavit Boyajian led our morning service and spoke about the meaning and symbolism of making the sign of the cross. When we make the sign of the cross, we have much to think about. We are reminded of the crucifixion, and subsequently the resurrection, and of course we are reminded of the Holy Trinity and God’s love for us. As we make the sign of the cross, the forehead, chest and shoulders remind us of the four books of the Gospel, and they also remind us how we need to love and accept God into our lives with our mind, our heart, our soul, and all our strength.
Finally, we think about Simon of Cyrene who, when compelled to carry the cross of Jesus, was told by Jesus that to carry his cross he must bear it everyday and not just this one day. Fr. Tavit’s words were inspirational and thought provoking about a ritual that many of us may perform on a regular basis without offering much consideration to its profound meaning.
With classes underway, what seem to be generating the most excitement was the Armenian dancing being taught by Yn. Patty Dagley and Debbie Der Asadourian for Armenian Culture. With our farewell dance fast approaching, all of the campers were eager to learn some new steps to show off on the dance floor tomorrow night. The Tamzara, Halleh, and Michigan Hop seemed to be the most popular line dances.
In Arts and Crafts, campers received their Hye Camp 2006 t-shirts which they decorated and personalized in preparation for tomorrow’s camp picture.
As the schedule shifted to outdoor activities, Hye Camp Staff Director Lisa Mardigian laced up her hi-tops and set the score to beat in the 4th Annual Lisa Mardigian Shootout. It was tough but a small group of boys and girls were able to beat her daunting challenge.
There were no Hye Camp Olympic competitions today, but tomorrow will be very busy with a basketball and volleyball tournament as well as team relay races. Team Purple Hyes currently has a sound lead on the rest of the field, having won the scavenger hunt and been on the winning capture the flag team, but the rest of the teams are hungry and ready to put up a strong fight.
On the evening schedule was the Hye Camp Talent Show, where each cabin had the chance to showcase their performing ability by creating and acting out original and unique skits. In the audience for the Talent Show was our very special guest at Hye Camp, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian. All of the skits were funny and unique, leaving everyone watching highly amused. Another installment by the WHYE News team completed the evening activities and everyone started making their way back to their cabins to get some rest in preparation for a long day tomorrow.
One of the highlights of the week will take place tomorrow morning when Surpazan celebrates the Badarak in the Fr. Harootiun chapel. We are all looking forward to sharing our love for God and each other with Surpazan tomorrow morning.
