Camp Haiastan Counselors Make Lasting Impact on Youth
This oneβs for the counselors
A parent reflects on the meaningful relationships her children have built with Camp Haiastan counselors during summer sessions. The author, who missed attending the AYF-affiliated camp during her own childhood but now serves on its board, describes how her two children formed strong bonds with their counselors over two-week sessions. At the AYF Olympics gathering, the children eagerly sought out their camp mentors for reconnections, treating the counselors as role models and celebrities. The author emphasizes the profound impact these counselors have on campers' lives, noting how they make children feel valued, cared for, and special during what she describes as "arguably the best summers of their lives." She concludes with gratitude toward the counselors for their dedication and influence on the next generation of Armenian-American youth.
