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Life At Camp
Welcome to Camp St. Mary of Egypt!
At Camp St. Mary of Egypt, we come together as campers and staff to deepen our faith both through guidance from clergy and through the experience of being in community with each other, and having fun together- all of which lead us to a greater understanding of what it means to be an Orthodox Christian as we share a memorable week together at camp!
Camp St. Mary of Egypt is an Orthodox Youth camp sponsored by the parishes of the Pacific NW Deanery of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.
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What Do We Do At Camp?
"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden." Matthew 5:14
Just about everything about life at camp is different from life at home! Our days are packed with fun activities and edifying sessions that run from 7 am to 10 pm at night! Here are some of the activities your camper will enjoy at camp
FACT (Fun Activities)
We have two "campers choice" FACT sessions per day where your camper can choose which FACT they want to try. This includes: a climbing wall, river rafting, a large waterslide, human foosball, pickleball, and crafts, basketball, hiking, disc golf, and more! Campers can choose a few of their favorites or try them all!
Team Time
During Team Time campers participate in fun activities like scavenger hunts, team challenges, obsitacle course races, and whatever other activities our awesome activities director dreams up! Team Time breaks down barriers across the age groups and helps the older campers set a positive example for the younger camper!
Education Sessions
Education Sessions are in depth teaching sessions with clergy that include: special teachings geared around the focus topic of the day, "Fire on Father", stories from the saint's lives, service to the Church, an in-depth exploration of the Bible, and a special craft like making prayer ropes. Campers are divided up into age groups for these sessions.
Evening Program
Our Evening Program features things like dances, campfires with singing, the ever-popular talent show, skits, and other fun camp-wide activities. After the evening program younger campers are dismissed to their cabins for "lights out". Older campers can attend Afterglow- a fun program specifically for teens.
Services
We hold a service two times each day of camp with Orthros in the morning and Paraklesis or Vespers in the evening.
There is a special Camp Blessing with all clergy on the first day and Liturgy on the last morning of camp. Campers have the opportunity to learn to chant and participate in services.
Cabin Time
Campers have a few breaks during the day where they are able to spend time in their cabins with their cabin-mates. During Cabin Time the counselors and campers can decide on whether they want to do an activity together, hang out, pray together, or have some quiet down time until the next activity.
Where Do Campers Live?
"Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house." Matthew 5:15
Camper Cabins
Campers reside in either A-Frame or Forest Cabins with 7-10 campers and 2 counselors per cabin. Cabins are furnished with sets of twin bunks and can be heated at night if it gets cold. There are central separate boys and girls bathouses nearby that are equipped with bathrooms and showers.
Meals
Meals are served buffet-style in the dining hall with plenty of food available. With opportunities to fellowship with other campers, games, and the occasional serenade- even mealtimes are fun! Note- Fasting rules are observed at camp. on fasting days (no meat or dairy).