Jr. G.O.Y.A.
Jr. GOYA is for 6th-8th graders and will begin Monday, September 9, 2019. Gatherings will take place every other Monday from 5:45 - 7:25 p.m. Learning opportunities are provided through experienced Youth Ministry Workers and consist of relevant discussions, crafts, personal interaction, games, field trips and service projects. This program encourages our youth at a pivotal age to develop their ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Holy Church through a unique and positive Youth Ministry experience. This year, the theme for Jr. GOYA is:
Making God Real in the Home, Sacred Symbols that Speak
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Program and Material Fee: $40
ASCENSION and METROPOLIS ONGOING & UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
- FANARI WINTER CAMP Fanari Winter Camp offers two sessions, the first for GOYANs (High Schoolers) and the second for Jr. GOYANs (Middle Schoolers). Activities include: Worship, Orthodox Life, Winter Olympics, and much more! Our 2020 Fanari Winter Camp sessions are as follows:
-- Fanari Winter Camp | Senior GOYA (High School): January 17-20, 2020 [MLK Day Weekend] | $225/camper
-- Fanari Winter Camp | Junior GOYA (Middle School): February 28-March 2, 2020 [Pulaski Day Weekend] | $225/camper Click HERE to apply
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FANARI SUMMER CAMP is open to rising 6th grade through rising 12th grade campers. Our summer camp program has four individual sessions each year, running from mid-June through mid-July. This year’s sessions for Summer Camp are as follows:
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Session 1: June 14-20
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Session 2: June 21-27
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Session 3: July 28-July 4
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Session 4: July 5-11
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Session 5: July 12-18
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