Youth
The Return of Day Camp
FRANKLIN, Mass.—It has been two long years at Camp Haiastan that the jewel fairy has not visited the sandpit at the upper campgrounds. The pandemic has quieted the sounds of little footsteps, laughter and the […]
Youth
Youth
A Lock-in Weekend with my Fellow Homenetmen Scouts
With our scouting season over for the year and Panagoum (camp) right around the corner, we reflect on our most recent seminar and remember the impact our organization can have for our youth. After two […]
AYF Olympics
AYF Olympics returning to Worcester
The Worcester “Aram” Chapter and Worcester Steering Committee are well underway planning for the 88th annual AYF Olympic Games set to take place over Labor Day weekend, September 1 – 5 in Worcester, Massachusetts. The […]
Youth
Resurfaced wounds and uniting for our cause
Editor’s Note: Simon Soghomonian, a member of the AYF Washington, DC “Sevan” Chapter, was one of six winners in the 2022 Junior Seminar Council AYF Camp Haiastan Campership Essay Competition. The winners were announced at […]
Youth
Coming Together for Artsakh
Editor’s Note: Haig Adishian, a member of the AYF New Jersey “Arsen” Chapter, was one of six winners in the 2022 Junior Seminar Council AYF Camp Haiastan Campership Essay Competition. The winners were announced at […]
Local Spotlight
Local AYF member named Youth of the Year at Arlington Boys and Girls Club
ARLINGTON, Mass. — Nora Vartanian is celebrating an accomplishment in her local community: Youth of the Year at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club. Vartanian, who grew up in Watertown and currently lives in Arlington, […]
Youth
Our Fight for Survival
Editor’s Note: Seta Sahagian, a member of the AYF New Jersey “Arsen” Chapter, was one of six winners in the 2022 Junior Seminar Council AYF Camp Haiastan Campership Essay Competition. The winners were announced at […]
Youth
Armenian School: A Place for Language, Culture and Connections
Most people have heard the term “kids are sponges.” Whatever they hear and see, they remember, and that information becomes ingrained in their conscience. This past year, I’ve witnessed this common saying in full effect. […]
Youth
AYF-YOARF members visit Artsakh Republic
STEPANAKERT – From May 9th to May 16th, two members from the AYF-YOARF Eastern Region visited Artsakh on behalf of the region to begin work on different projects through the region’s “Together for Artsakh” fundraising […]
Youth
The lasting impacts of war and standing for what is right
Editor’s Note: Alex Agabap, a member of the AYF New Jersey “Arsen” Chapter, was one of six winners in the 2022 Junior Seminar Council AYF Camp Haiastan Campership Essay Competition. The winners were announced at […]