Scholarships generously underwritten by
"Faith: An Endowment for Orthodoxy & Hellenism.” 

NEW YORK – Ionian Village, the unique summer camping program located in Greece and operated by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, announces that scholarships are available for campers in need of financial assistance.  Teens who have completed grades 7-12 may attend either Summer Travel Camp (STC) July 1-20, 2010 or Byzantine Venture (BV) July 25-August 13, 2010.  

“Once again, Faith Endowment is generously offering a number of scholarships for potential campers wanting to attend Ionian Village this summer,” says Fr. Jason Roll, Director of Ionian Village.  “I am thankful to the Faith Endowment organization and applaud their dedication and enthusiasm in helping to provide the unique Orthodox and Hellenistic Ionian Village camp experience to teens in need of financial assistance.” 

Completed applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2010 and can be accessed on the Ionian Village website at www.ionianvillage.org or on the Faith Endowment website at www.faithendowment.org.

Teens and young adults, who participate in Ionian Village travel across Greece, venerate the relics of saints, walk in the footsteps of the Apostles, and visit significant sites of Greek history and culture. At the end of the program, staff and campers return to their homes with strengthened faith and a greater appreciation for the Church and Greek culture.

For more information about the program or to register for Summer Camp 2010 visit www.ionianvillage.org or contact Fr. Jason Roll at  the Ionian Village office at 646.519.6190.