Iranian-American Leadership Camp
Emory University, June 22-28, 2008
Emory University, June 22-28, 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the camp located?
- Who will supervise the campers?
- How can I apply?
- Will I be able to contact my child/parent during the camp?
- What are the costs of the camp?
- How are sleeping quarters arranged?
- What are meal accommodations?
- Will transportation be provided?
- What is the camp’s security policy?
- Are there scholarships available?
- What does Ayandeh mean?
1. Where is the camp located?
2. Who will supervise the campers?
Emory's staff has extensive experience and training in youth camp education as well as in leadership and team development. In addition to Emory’s professional staff, campers will be under the direct supervision of IAAB staff and counselors, drawn from our existing staff and active volunteers.
3. How can I apply?
Application instructions and materials can be found here.
4. Will I be able to contact my child/parent during the camp?
Communication between campers, parents and staff will be open throughout the camp.
5. What is the cost of the camp?
The price of the camp - including room, board, and transportation from airports and other transportation hubs - is $625 for the entire 7 days and 6 nights of the camp.
6. How are sleeping quarters arranged?
Campers, counselors, and staff members will be staying in Emory’s Turman dormitory with floors divided by gender. Each camper will share his or her room with one other camper of the same gender. Each camper will receive two flat sheets, two towels, a washcloth, a blanket, a pillowcase, and a pillow for the duration of his or her stay.
7. Are meals provided?
IAAB will be responsible for all meals and snacks during the camp. All food will be served at Emory’s Dobbs University Center.
8. Will transportation be provided?
Campers will be responsible for transportation to and from Atlanta, Georgia. IAAB will provide transportation from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and other nearby transportation hubs, such as bus terminals. Campers should plan on arriving in Atlanta no later than 4pm on Sunday, June 22nd, and stay until 12pm on Saturday, June 28, 2008.
9. What is the camp’s security policy?
Both Camp Ayandeh and Emory University have immaculate records with regards to student safety. Nevertheless, we take extra measures to ensure that campers are safe during their time with us. Campers will never be alone at any point during the camp. They will reside on same-sex floors, accompanied by night-watch staffers and in-residence staff on each floor. Only members of Camp Ayandeh will have access to our facilities and each camper will have a key to his or her room, and a key to the building. Camp staff will make routine checks on campers during the night and there will be a designated staffer assigned to night-duty for each camper unit.
In addition, Emory has in-residence staff specifically trained for all possible scenarios who will be available through the duration of the camp, and we will have access to Emory’s on-call staff, 24 hours a day. In the event of an emergency, there are several hospitals located on-campus, and blue light phones located all over campus provide a direct line to the Emory University on-campus Police.
10. Are scholarships available?
We are offering a limited number of need-based scholarships, which require a separate scholarship application, available here.
11. What does Ayandeh mean?
Ayandeh means "future" in Persian, and the name "Camp Ayandeh" speaks to the mission of the camp: to create a positive, inclusive environment where young Iranian-Americans can grow as individuals within a community context; develop and maintain a loving connection to their cultural heritage; and learn how to become the leaders of tomorrow.
2. Who will supervise the campers?
Emory's staff has extensive experience and training in youth camp education as well as in leadership and team development. In addition to Emory’s professional staff, campers will be under the direct supervision of IAAB staff and counselors, drawn from our existing staff and active volunteers.
3. How can I apply?
Application instructions and materials can be found here.
4. Will I be able to contact my child/parent during the camp?
Communication between campers, parents and staff will be open throughout the camp.
5. What is the cost of the camp?
The price of the camp - including room, board, and transportation from airports and other transportation hubs - is $625 for the entire 7 days and 6 nights of the camp.
6. How are sleeping quarters arranged?
Campers, counselors, and staff members will be staying in Emory’s Turman dormitory with floors divided by gender. Each camper will share his or her room with one other camper of the same gender. Each camper will receive two flat sheets, two towels, a washcloth, a blanket, a pillowcase, and a pillow for the duration of his or her stay.
7. Are meals provided?
IAAB will be responsible for all meals and snacks during the camp. All food will be served at Emory’s Dobbs University Center.
8. Will transportation be provided?
Campers will be responsible for transportation to and from Atlanta, Georgia. IAAB will provide transportation from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and other nearby transportation hubs, such as bus terminals. Campers should plan on arriving in Atlanta no later than 4pm on Sunday, June 22nd, and stay until 12pm on Saturday, June 28, 2008.
9. What is the camp’s security policy?
Both Camp Ayandeh and Emory University have immaculate records with regards to student safety. Nevertheless, we take extra measures to ensure that campers are safe during their time with us. Campers will never be alone at any point during the camp. They will reside on same-sex floors, accompanied by night-watch staffers and in-residence staff on each floor. Only members of Camp Ayandeh will have access to our facilities and each camper will have a key to his or her room, and a key to the building. Camp staff will make routine checks on campers during the night and there will be a designated staffer assigned to night-duty for each camper unit.
In addition, Emory has in-residence staff specifically trained for all possible scenarios who will be available through the duration of the camp, and we will have access to Emory’s on-call staff, 24 hours a day. In the event of an emergency, there are several hospitals located on-campus, and blue light phones located all over campus provide a direct line to the Emory University on-campus Police.
10. Are scholarships available?
We are offering a limited number of need-based scholarships, which require a separate scholarship application, available here.
11. What does Ayandeh mean?
Ayandeh means "future" in Persian, and the name "Camp Ayandeh" speaks to the mission of the camp: to create a positive, inclusive environment where young Iranian-Americans can grow as individuals within a community context; develop and maintain a loving connection to their cultural heritage; and learn how to become the leaders of tomorrow.