summercamp

SUMMER CAMPS

Every summer, the Hidden Road Initiative leads a diverse group of volunteer camp leaders to remote or hidden villages in Armenia to host educational summer camps. The goal of the summer camps is to empower the village students, develop new relationships, and teach 21st century skills. Classes vary depending on the skills our camp leaders bring! In the past, classes have included English, STEM, Arts, Computer Literacy, Photography, Social Issues, Sewing, Outdoors Ed, Sports, Yoga, and more!

The summer camps serve as a bridge between the Armenian youth and volunteers from all over the world. Over the years, HRI has hosted camps in the villages of Aghpradzor, Shvanidzor and Ditavan, Armenia, as well as in Poghosagomer and Shushi, Artsakh. Volunteer camp leaders come from all walks of life, ranging from 18 to 82 years old, and from different places in the world! Summer camps are an unforgettable experience both for the young participants and our volunteers.

This year's summer camp will be slightly different than our traditional summer camps. Please see below for more information.

Applications for Summer Camp 2023 are now open - tinyurl.com/HRISummerCamp2023 (Due May 30th, 2023)

Summer Camp 2023 Information

Thank you for your interest in the HRI summer program!

Our summer camp will focus on teaching English and organizing various therapy-based activities for students ages 8-18 during a summer camp in Pioneer Young-Life Camp in Hankavan, Armenia.

The camp will take place during August 2023 (August 17-22, 2023), but to adequately prepare and get accustomed to the time difference, we recommend that you arrive by August 13th, if not earlier.

The goal of this specific year's camp will be to enhance students' English language skills, as well as support their overall mental health through Art, Music, Dance, (other) therapy classes. The primary students who will be joining this camp will be our HRI Online English students, as well as 8-18 year old students from Akhpradzor, Makenis, Shvanidzor, Alvank, Nrnadzor, and Artsakh.

Qualifications
1) Over 18 years old
2) Have experience teaching or working with children
3) Preferred - HRI Online English Teacher
4) Preferred - Have experience working in trauma-informed care

Cost for Teachers
-$150/Teacher
-Cost includes transportation from Yerevan to Hankavan, Room and Board for 5 nights, Three meals a day, a camp T-shirt

Schedule of Events
-May 20-30: Applications
-May 30-June 5: Interviews / Finalizing team
-June 5-July 30: Twice a month meetings to lesson plan and prepare
-August 13: Arrive to Armenia to settle in
-August 14: Team meeting in Yerevan
-August 17: Head to Hankavan camp as Leaders
-August 18: Students arrive to camp
-August 22: Students and teachers return

Please fill out this form (tinyurl.com/HRISummerCamp2023) to indicate your interest in the HRI Summer Program. This form does not bind you to go on the trip but gives us a chance to know about you and your interest in our program.

To find out more about our past summer program, please watch the videos below (Please do note, that camps in the past used to happen in villages).

For questions or concerns email hiddenroadinitiative@gmail.com