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Our Programs!

 

Our Mission

The mission of our programs is to teach the Gospel, and provide a place for Christian living. 

We do this by...

  • Providing a safe, Christ-centered, and joyful environment in which campers and staff members can discover more fully the gift of our Orthodox Christian Tradition. 
  • Daily interaction as a community of Orthodox Christians, gaining a greater appreciation for the Orthodox faith and building friendships based on Christian love. 

How do we do this?

  • Through participation in daily prayer services, Church School classes, and opportunities to live their faith
  • Camp activities such as Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Sports, Music, Ukrainian Culture, service projects, Events( campfires, dances(zabavas), big game nights, talent shows and more) and especially through cabin and communal life.

Special Considerations

  • Language - It is our goal to make ALL campers comfortable while with us. With this in mind, we try our best to provide sufficient bi-lingual staff (English/Ukrainian) for our Ukrainian speaking campers. Portions of the programs, as appropriate, are provided bi-linugually.
  • Dietary Concerns - We understand the growing need for accomodations for food allergies and incensitivities.  There is a portion on the application to address this.  The program director or kitchen facilitator may contact you discuss any needs or concerns.

 

Program Highlights for 2025!

 

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Regular Programs for Children 9-13

Diocesan Church School Camp - June 22 - 29, 2025

In 1975, Protopresbyter Fr. William Diakiw, who was then serving as the director of the Diocesan Church School Commission of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA approached the Heirarchs for their blessing to begin a camp for this age-group. With their enthusiastic response and blessing - Diocesan Church School Camp began!

Today, this one-week program retains the spirit intiated by Fr. Bill of instilling the faith in our children, providing an atmosphere to have joy and fun and learning about their Ukrainian heritage.

Click here to see a sample schedule of the program.

Click here to learn more about Diocesan Church School Camp

 

Regular Programs for Teens 13 - 18

Teenage Conference - June 30 - July 12, 2025

In 1958, Mr. Wasyl Pysh discovered a need amongst the youth of our church to gather together. Mr. Pysh, with the sponsorship of the Western Pennsylvania Region of the Ukrainian Orthodox League began Teenage Conference as a weekend encampment at Camp Kon-O-Kwee in Pennsylvania. 

Today, this two-week program retains the spirit intiated by Mr. Pysh and the fellow founders of instilling the faith, fellowship and fun to our teens.  In doing so, providing a safe atmosphere for teens to 'be themselves', live and learn about their faith freely and cultivate their Ukrainian heritage.

Click here to see a sample schedule of the program. Week 1 Schedule   Week 2 Schedule

Click here to learn more about Teenage Conference

 

Programs for Families

Mommy & Me/Daddy & Me (MMDM) - July 22 - 25, 2025

In 2001, the Office of Youth Ministry along with the Office of Family Ministry witnessed the need to provide support for young families within the church.  In addition, our ministry was looking to the future by preparing our youngest faithful to attend camp as individuals on their own at DCSC and TC.  Mommy & Me/Daddy & Me has been going strong since then!

The five-day program allows for the children and parents to have time in specialized programming and family group activity.  In addition, to our adult staff, each family is provided with a Big Brother or Big Sister to help ensure their time at camp is smooth and worry free.

Click here to learn more about this program.

St. Nicholas Program- Camping for Families with Special Needs - June 18 - 22

Beginning in 2015, St. Nicholas Program became the first Orthodox camping program for faithful and their families with unique needs. This program is designed to provide faithful with different abilities to enjoy the camping experience. Families members enjoy time for respite, spending time with their loved one and meeting other parents in special needs families.

Click here to learn more about this program.

Family Fest - Labor Day Weekend - August 29 - September 2, 2025

One of our longer running and beloved programs is Family Fest. Taking place over Labor Day weekend, this free of charge program gives All faithful the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful All Saints Camp.  It is a leisurely weekend with opportunities to us all of the amenities at ASC.  There may also be optional guest speakers, culturual activities and/or service projects available.

Click here for more information.

 

Clergy Family Retreat-TBA

An amazing opportunity for the clergy families of the UOC of the USA to utilize our beautiful All Saints Camp, to retreat from the world and take a respite from parish life.

 

 

Office of Youth Ministries

 

The Office of Youth Ministries is the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries and Office of Camping Ministries of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA.

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Patron Saints

 

Learn about St. Christina of Tyre and St. Julian of Tarsus who are the Patron Saints for the youth of the UOC of USA.

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Mailing Address

Office of Youth Ministry

PO Box 869
Carnegie, PA 15106

Email and Telephone

uocyouth@aol.com

412-977-2010 (Phone)