WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

ORPR Camp offers Russian Orthodox youth a unique month-long experience. Campers delve into their faith, culture, and history through engaging instruction, while also participating in classic summer activities like swimming, hiking, scavenger hunts, campfires, sports, and arts & crafts. Each week brings a fresh set of challenges, designed to progressively build teamwork and problem-solving skills through a variety of activities that culminate in mastering the art of pathfinding as a united group.

КИМ (KEEM) 📸

This is a memory game that will test the camper’s recollection of their senses, as well as their ability to communicate with one another.

ВАРКА (VARKA) 🍲

The campers are trained and tested on their ability to successfully light a fire and cook a meal as a team.

БЕГ (BEG) 🏕️

Cabin Leaders navigate their cabins through the woods. Campers observe and record their surroundings as they go through a unique obstacle course filled with hidden objects and unlikely characters.

ПOХОД (PAHOD) 🥾

A weekly hike consisting of 4 miles around the camp property.  These weekly hikes also serve as a primer to the "long hike", which is typically held during the 4th week of Camp.

КОCTEP (KOSTYOR) 🔥

Campers gather around a large bonfire, present theatrical skits to one another, and participate in singing Russian folk songs. 

ЗАКОН БОЖИЙ (LAW OF GOD) ☦️

Through lively discussions and interactive activities with clergy, campers gain a deeper understanding of Orthodox traditions and practices during their weekly faith studies

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