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As much as we don’t want it to happen, all good things must come to an end and this morning marked the conclusion of Hye Camp 2006. As is typical, move-out morning is a hectic and emotionally dramatic event. Our record numbers of campers, 147 in all, have to move their luggage from their cabins to their respective staging areas according to their destination. At the same time all the cabins need to be cleaned and left as we found them, and of course everyone has many goodbyes to attend to. Parents began arriving after 8:00 AM and shortly after the Detroit bus occupied its customary spot on the main driveway. By 9:00, the Detroit bus had been accompanied by the Cleveland bus and luggage was being stowed while old friends looked forward to their next meeting and new friends exchanged email addresses so they could keep in touch. The exemplary staff on hand for Hye Camp 2006 proved themselves one last time, quickly and efficiently closing down and cleaning up all traces of Hye Camp. The busses departed, the last cars drove off, and another great year at Hye Camp is complete.
Reflected by the steadily increasing attendance, Hye Camp continues to grow both in numbers and in quality of staff and programming. As the wishes and dreams of campers and staff continue to become reality, Hye Camp continues to hold a special place in the hearts of many from around the midwest and around the country.
Before we wrap up our 2006 season, special thanks are in order to a number of individuals who contributed time, money and resources to the success of Hye Camp. Oscar Isberian Rugs always assists with the transportation of materials from the Chicagoland parishes to Hye Camp, Gators Pub & Grill welcomed the Hye Camp staff for their pre-camp dinner, and Adam Abajian directed the lifeguard staff through the week and also assisted on night security with Raffi Hazarian and Tony Diorio. Our Easter dinner could not have happened without the assistance of a number of people, including John Paklaian of Supreme Tamale who donated the shish kebabs, Haig Pedian Jr & Eddy Klujian and the Kights & Daughters of Vartan Avarayr Lodge who traveled to Hye Camp with the kebabs and their grill and expertly cooked for us, the St. Gregory’s Womens Guild who made our Easter choreg and eggs, and the St. James Womens Guild who made the pilaf. Finally we need to thank Camp Hickory for being such kind hosts and cooperating with our schedule most graciously. Our strong and trusted relationship with the Camp Hickory administration is vital to the preparation and overall success of Hye Camp.
We also need to thank those who donate their time and talents to Hye Camp. First and foremost, the very special counselors who volunteer their time to our beautiful children, along with the Hye Camp Board of Directors led by co-chairs Emily Rabjohns and Kenarr Chiodo, our Staff Director Lisa Mardigian, our Programming Director Jenni Morris, and last but not least Hye Camp Director Fr. Aren Jebejian. See you all next summer!!!
