FAQ
YES! Armenian Youth camp is sponsored by the San Francisco ARF Krisdapor and AYF Rosdom Chapters. ALL Armenian youth are welcome to join us!
AYC is located at the site of Three Links Camp, 21950 Three Links Rd, Mi Wuk Village, CA 95335
- 25 Acres of Beautiful National Park.
- Ample Bathrooms and Showers.
- A Dining Hall and Arts and Craft Hall.
- Fully Equipped Commercial Grade Kitchen.
- Full-Court Basketball Hoops, Volleyball Court, Baseball Diamond, Amphitheater, Archery, Pool.
- Near Pinecrest Lake with Sandy Beaches, Water Sports, and Swimming.
Yes! We offer a $50 sibling discount and a $50 discount for campers attending two weeks. Both discounts cannot be applied to the same camper.
- Roundtrip transportation from LA is available for $200.
- We are looking into transportation for Bay Area campers.
- 12:00 PM Arrival and Check-in on Sunday, July 14th (Week 1), July 21st (Week 2) and July 28th (Week 3).
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Picnic Lunch for all families.
- 2:00 PM Parents Farewell. We will kindly ask that all parents and guardians to leave camp, as it will be time to begin camp and have some fun!
Please Note: Unless Director approved, at no time will visitors be permitted at camp. The only period parents can visit are on Sundays during pick-up and drop-off hours.
- Pick up between 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM on Sunday, July 21st (Week 1), July 28th (Week 2), and August 4th (Week 3). Please BE ON TIME, as our committee must clean-up the premises.
- We are blessed to have some of the finest Armenian cooks and most caring moms and dads preparing our breakfast, lunch, and dinners! Nothing but the best for our campers.
- We understand there are a lot of selective eaters, so meals include traditional breakfasts, hamburgers, hot dogs, fruits, vegetables, and of course, Armenian cuisine.
Yes! We offer a Snack Shack and it is open daily during free time. During the application process, parents can purchase a $25 per camper credit to be allocated to the Snack Shack. Unused funds will be donated to Armenian Youth Camp.
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- Campers are not allowed to keep their cell phones or electronic devices during camp session.
- Communication from parents should only occur in case of an emergency.
- Should a camper really want to get in touch with their parents, we will allow it.
- We will provide you with contact info, if you were to have any questions or concerns the week of.
No problem! Armenian Youth Camp is a great place to make new friends and many campers come hoping to make new friends. Our counselors are especially good at making sure all the campers feel included and a part of the group. Even if you come to camp with friends, you’ll be making lots of new ones while you here!
Homesickness is very common at camp and we take pride in our ability to help campers gain independence and learn how to overcome homesickness. Keeping campers active and engaged is important and our counselors and director are experienced with working through camper homesickness when it occurs.
I acknowledge and expressly agree to the following cancellation policy: Registrations that are canceled by May 12, 2024 will be refunded in full. Cancellations between May 13, 2024 and June 9, 2024 are subject to a non-refundable $200 fee. No refunds in any amount will be issued after June 9, 2024. I further understand that there will be no refund, either in whole or in part, should my child depart from camp for any reason before the end of the session.
The campers sleep in cabins of their same age and gender. 2-3 counselors are assigned per cabin.
A registered EMT is a member of the staff and most of our counselors are certified in First Aid and CPR. If required, hospital service is available at the Sonora Regional Medical Center. All medications are kept in the nurse’s station. The camper will visit the nurse’s station and take the medication as directed on the completed medical form. Counselors are made aware of any camper medication and the EMT keeps a log of all medications taken.