Dear Parents,  
The Romanian Orthodox Metropolia of the Americas is hosting the annual "St. Philotheia" Summer Camp for children aged between 7 and 14, starting July 7, 2018 for boys, and July 14 for girls. The camp will be held at the Faith and Heritage Center in Allegan, Michigan (4160 102nd Ave.) with the support of the volunteers of Ss. Constantine and Helen Cathedral of Chicago.          

St. Philoteia’s Summer Camp goal is to familiarize the little ones with the Orthodox Christian faith and the traditional Romanian culture along with activities carried out in the natural environment of the property. The program includes, among other things, attendance at the religious services, children's orthodox catechism, outdoor activities and games, music classes, group discussions, sports activities, hiking.      
 
The two weeks Summer Camp program is as follows:          
-Boys: July 7-14.        
-Girls: July 14-21.      
 
Important:
• Parents' participation at the camp is not allowed for logistical reasons.     
• For each child, a written recommendation (attached to the application or by email) of the local priest with whom the family is in a spiritual connection is required.      
• Parents can get acquainted with the camp staff and visit the site on the first and last day of the camp.  
• To support camp expenses, the suggested donation is $ 200 / children.     
• In order to register please fill out this online form.   
• For more information please contact us:     
             Alina Mărginean -Tel: 773.290.7684
             or: Hieromonk Atanasie Popescu - at the email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Download Flyer
  • The deadline for submitting applications is June 20th.
  You can read more about the last year's camp following the link bellow:
  https://www.mitropolia.us/index.php/ro/450-tabara-de-vara-sfanta-filoteia-2017-concluzii-si-reflectii

We are looking forward to welcoming you!
Hieromonk Atanasie and the volunteers team