ORPR Camp, located in rural northern Illinois, provides our Russian Orthodox Youth with a month of instruction in Russian Orthodox Religion, Russian Culture, History and scouting in a comfortable camp setting. The camp session runs the entire month of July and also includes activities such as swimming, hiking, scavenger hunts, campfires, sports and arts & crafts.
Mission
To support the youth of the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia and to help them grow spiritually, emotionally, culturally, and socially through a month-long residential camp. ORPR fosters a positive, safe, and loving environment that promotes healthy connections with other Orthodox Christians and nurtures future leaders.
Vision
Our passionate members and volunteers improve lives and instill our values by fostering year-round youth development, family involvement, healthy relationships, and spiritual growth.
- Russian Orthodox Spirituality
- Love for All
- Family
- Leadership
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Trust
Camp will be held this year from Saturday, July 5th to Saturday, August 2nd.
Camp applications are now available: click here to download the application.
The Leadership Application is now available: 2014 ORPR Camp Leadership Form
Key Dates:
- April 30th - Early Bird Deadline* PASSED
- May 3-4th - Work Weekend
- May 17-18th - Work Weekend
- July 5th - CAMP BEGINS
- July 26th - 27th - Parents’ Weekend
- July 27th - St. Vladimir’s Day Program
- July 28th - St. Vladimir's Day Feast Day
- August 2nd - CAMP ENDS
