Iranian Alliances Across Borders (IAAB) is excited to present Camp Ayandeh, IAAB's third annual Iranian-American Camp for rising high school sophomores to graduating high school seniors, to be held June 22-28, 2008 at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

Far from being simply a camp of leisure and recreation, Camp Ayandeh creates a positive, inclusive environment in which each camper has the opportunity to grow and develop. The camp curriculum is composed of challenging and interactive programs in community building, with a focus on exploring Iranian cultural heritage and Iranian-American identity.

Camp Ayandeh Programming

The camp's programs and activities are designed to promote and utilize campers' creative energies and critical thinking skills. Campers will meet and socialize with Iranian-Americans of their own age group, developing lasting, cherished friendships. Campers will also have the opportunity to interact with young Iranian-American university students and professionals, who can relate to the realities of Iranian-American teenage life and offer support and guidance as campers adjust to high school and transition to college.

Camp Logistics

Communication between campers, parents and staff will be open throughout the camp. Sleeping quarters are divided by gender, with campers, counselors and staff staying in Emory dormitories. All meals and snacks will be provided at Camp Ayandeh.

 

In addition to Emory’s staff, campers will be under the direct supervision of IAAB staff and counselors, who are drawn from our existing staff and active volunteers. Emory facilities are fully equipped with security personnel and hospitals located on-campus for student safety.

Application Information

Camp Ayandeh is open to all high school students. Application forms, as well as instructions, can be found in the Applications section of our web site. The cost of the camp, which includes 7 days and 6 nights of room, board, and activities, as well as transportation between the camp and airports or other transportation hubs is $625.

Due to the overwhelming response we have received from the Iranian community, IAAB has decided to open up more spots for this year's camp.

Submit your application immediately to be considered.
Please call 678.524.9027 if you have any questions or concerns.

IAAB also seeks motivated and enthusiastic university students to serve as counselors and mentors at Camp Ayandeh. IAAB will cover all counselors' basic food, ground transportation, lodging, materials for the program, and expenses related to day trips for those selected to participate in Camp Ayandeh. Counselors will be asked to participate in a training period from June 20-22nd and a debriefing on June 29, the costs of which will also be covered. The sole financial responsibility of counselors is transportation (air or otherwise) to and from Atlanta, Georgia. Application forms, as well as instructions, can be found in the Applications section of our web site.  More Information

We are no longer accepting counselor applications.