Village 2010
As hard as it is to believe, the Antiochian Archdiocese has occupied the place we lovingly call "The Village" for over 25 years. It has become a home and sanctuary to all, earning its reputation as the jewel of our Archdiocese” since the first campers set foot on the grounds in 1979. As time passes and the Village family grows, however, we must constantly reevaluate the needs of the Village to ensure that it remains in top condition. The Antiochian Village 2010 Capital Campaign is a critical effort to protect the legacy of the Antiochian Village. Only with your help will this holy mountain continue to enrich the lives of everyone in our Archdiocese for generations to come.
The heritage of the Antiochian
Village is rooted in its summer camping program. The Village welcomes
almost 1000 campers, 60 staff members, as well as dozens of volunteers
and other support staff during its eight-week summer camping season.
Recently, an energized movement to expand Village programs beyond
the summer months resulted in new programs to inspire our Archdiocese's
families, couples, and priests. These programs, which include Winter
Camp, Family Camp, and the recently launched Villedge Adventures,
help cultivate the spiritual growth of all who visit the Village
throughout the year.
Throughout this time of growth, the camp has had to make periodic
additions to accommodate the growing numbers of campers and programs.
Three years ago, the Village began a new phase of additions and
renovations which resulted in the addition of the Metropolitan PHILIP
Welcome Lodge, two Double Cabins, two Volunteer Cabins, the Maintenance
Facility, a new water system and a refurbishing of the pool. While
there has been significant progress made in bringing the facilities up
to date, there is still much work to do.
The Antiochian Village 2010 Capital Campaign will enable the
renovations that will serve as a stepping stone to a new chapter of
life at the Village. In the following pages, the planned renovation
projects are described in detail. Most of the renovations listed cannot
be put off further than five years without jeopardizing our ability to
provide a safe, comfortable and effective setting for the camping
program.
A total of $3.7 million is required to complete the necessary
renovations. Rising to such a challenges requires the assistance of all
Archdiocese members. These renovations promise that the future of the
Village will be a bright and blessed one, but only through your help
can we reach our goal. We have the opportunity to greatly impact the
future of our Archdiocese. This is both a responsibility and a
privilege, and we look forward to your support in helping us continue
Christ’s work through the legacy of the Antiochian Village.
Read a letter from His Eminence Metropolitan Philip about Village 2010
For more information or to receive a brochure, please email the Antiochian Village Camp Office or call us at 724-238-9565.