Get those camper forms in!

Fanari 2012 is less than 3 weeks away! Have you sent your camper registration forms in yet?

The price increases to $550 after June 1, so get your forms in and save. Camper forms can be found by clicking the “2012 Forms” tab above.

We can’t wait to see all of our campers for Fanari 2012!

1st camper deadline & counselor/staff application deadline

Don’t forget that the price for camper registration goes up after May 1st. Get your registration forms in ASAP and save money.

Counselor/staff applications must be postmarked by tomorrow (May 1) so get your applications in the mail ASAP!

Camper and counselor forms are available on our forms page (tab at the top of the blog). Tell your friends and get your paperwork in.

June will be here before we  know it!

Calling all campers!

Fanari 2012 camper application forms are now available! 

A few reminders:

-Housing will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the specifics on page 1 of the application. 

-Save money by getting your application in by May 1! Prices increase after May 1 and again after June 1.

-Make sure that you read all of the application information. If you have questions, please contact Chris Avramopoulos, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries, at cpavro@aol.com.

We look forward to serving the youth of our Metropolis through the Fanari Camp experience! See you in June!

2012 Fanari Camper Application Packet

New & Returning Counselor/Staff Applications

As promised, our 2012 new and returning counselor/staff applications are now available! Camper registration forms will be available soon.

A few things to remember:

-Please make sure you select the correct application (new vs. returning applicant)
-All applications must be postmarked  by May 1, no exceptions.
-ALL counselors staff must participate in training (Saturday, June 9) and orientation (Friday, June 15)
-Make sure that you read all of the application information. If you have questions, please contact Chris Avramopoulos, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries, at cpavro@aol.com.

Thank you for your interest in serving the Fanari Camp program and we look forward to working with another group of talented counselors & staff!

2012 NEW Fanari Counselor/Staff Application Packet

2012 RETURNING Fanari Counselor/Staff Application Packet

Fanari 2012: Four Evangelists, Four Doors to Christ

It’s that time of year again! Fanari 2012 will be here before we know it, so please mark your calendars for Sunday, June 17-Saturday, June 23.

Our 2012 theme is: Four Evangelists, Four Doors to Christ

Applications will soon be available via the Metropolis of Chicago’s website, and we’ll announce their availability via Facebook and this blog. Be sure to tell your friends!

We can’t wait for another wonderful year of our camping ministry, and look forward to working with hundreds of youth and so many dedicated counselors and staff. See you soon!

Fanari Camp Video: 1973

Check out this amazing find on YouTube: Memories from Fanari Camp 1973 at Conference Point. It’s amazing how things have changed, yet how much they remain the same. Fanari continues to provide faith, friendship and fun to over 350 campers every year.

It’s not too late to purchase your Fanari 40th Anniversary Gala tickets. Be sure to visit www.fanari.org to purchase tickets for Saturday, January 14, 2012. All proceeds go directly to the Fanari Camp program and will ensure that this beloved program continues to thrive.

Don’t forget to submit your alumni information and any memorials or met & married information.

Greek Star Article

The Greek Star featured an article about Fanari Camp in its December 15, 2011 issue.  If you haven’t read it, we’ve posted it below. Big thanks to Maria Karamitsos for her work on the article and for allowing us to post it on our blog.

If you’re having difficulty reading it, you can click on the image and zoom in as needed.

©2011. Reprinted with permission by The Greek Star. www.thegreekstar.com