Open to our entire Pan-Orthodox Community entering grades 6-12! Two Camp scholarship rebate coupons will be awarded in memory of Presvytera Mary Coniaris and James H. Zubulake. Camp registration fees will be rebated to two contest winners following Summer Camp. If you have received a scholarship from your parish, you may still compete. If you win the scholarship your prize will be applied to the scholarship account of your home parish and your great work will allow a young person in your parish to experience camp next year!
Camp Theme:
“Spiritual Influencers: A Timeless Faith in an Insta-world”
Essay Topic:
Saints as the Ultimate Influencers
Throughout history, the lives of saints have shaped and inspired Orthodox Christians. Choose a saint whose example speaks to modern challenges and explain how their life can serve as a model for young Orthodox believers today.
There will be two divisions:
- Middle School Division – open to campers entering grades 6-8 in the fall of 2025. Contestants are required to submit a 250-word (typed) essay on the topic listed above.
- High School Division – open to campers entering grades 9-12 this Fall, 2025. Contestants are required to submit a 500-word (typed) essay on the topic listed above.
Submission Deadline:
Entries are due no later than Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Please submit your entry to camp@stmaryscamp.com
You will receive a confirmation email within three days following your submission.