"Across Armenia": Summer Educational Camp at GAUS
The annual "Across Armenia" Summer Educational Camp was held at the Primary School of the Gazprom Armenia CJSC Educational and Sports Complex.
Over the course of three weeks, the camp explored a variety of themes, introducing students to Armenia’s history, culture, national values, and traditions.
Throughout the program, campers learned, created, competed, built friendships, and deepened their understanding of their homeland. By integrating education with culture, they engaged in a diverse array of educational, creative, and sports activities during the week. Weekends were spent in nature, reinforcing newly acquired knowledge and strengthening friendships.
During the camp, the children explored the provinces and historical capitals of historic Armenia, created their family trees, discovered the unique features of traditional Armenian clothing and cuisine, visited historical landmarks, participated in a traditional games tournament, and, under the guidance of their teachers, became familiar with Armenian dialects.
The campers also kept personal journals, documenting their daily experiences, memorable moments, and reflections throughout the camp.
A key focus of the summer program was the development of teamwork, collaboration, creative thinking, and a deeper appreciation of Armenia’s cultural heritage. Each day brought new discoveries, meaningful experiences, and unforgettable memories.
The camp concluded with its traditional closing ceremony, during which children and their parents joined together in a traditional Armenian circle dance (shurjpar), played national games, presented exhibition booths they had prepared about different countries, and shared their favorite memories from the camp.
The festive event concluded with a graceful waltz, symbolizing the close of another successful summer educational camp and leaving lasting memories for the children, their families, and the teachers alike.