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Student Summit 2008
April 4 - 6, Wellesley College, Massachusetts
Iranian Alliances Across Borders held its first Iranian-American Student Summit during the weekend of April 4th-6th, 2008 at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
The 2008 Student Summit brought together Iranian-American student leaders from around the country, committed to building partnerships and fostering increased future collaboration among their various student organizations. The student leaders were able to share their ideas and knowledge of issues regarding publicity tools and effective organizational management, helping them become more effective leaders in the Iranian diaspora community.
IAAB hopes to continue the Student Summit on a bi-annual basis, to build upon the foundation of leadership- and community-building set by the 2008 Student Summit.
Camp Ayandeh 2010
Welcome to Camp Ayandeh!
Iranian Alliances Across Borders (IAAB) is excited to present Camp Ayandeh, IAAB's fifth annual Iranian-American Camp for rising high school sophomores to graduating high school seniors, to be held July 6-12 at Notre Dame de Namur University (link it to: http://ndnu.edu/) in Northern California.
Camp Ayandeh, through a positive and inclusive environment, allows campers to acquire leadership skills, foster strong friendships, and gain a higher understanding of their culture and identity as the youth of the Iranian Diaspora community. The Iranian-American community is diverse and vibrant; a characteristic that Camp Ayandeh represents, embraces, and celebrates. Campers will leave with a stronger sense of self, lifelong friendships, and the skills it takes to lead both within and outside of the Iranian Diaspora.
Camp Ayandeh is a non-political and non-religious camp, and is open to all races and all creeds. All activities are in English and no prior knowledge of Farsi is needed.
Application Information
Camp Ayandeh is open to rising high school sophomores through graduating high school seniors. Application forms, as well as instructions, can be found in our Camper Application section. There are a limited number of need-based and merit-based scholarships available which require a separate scholarship application, also found in the Applications section. The cost of the camp, including room, board, and transportation between the camp and airports/other transportation hubs, is $725 for the entire 7 days and 6 nights of the camp. Please click here to apply!
If you are interested in being a counselor for Camp Ayandeh, please visit the Counselor Application section.
Please visit the Camp Ayandeh 2009, Camp Ayandeh 2008, Camp Ayandeh 2007, and Camp Ayandeh 2006 pages for more in-depth information regarding our past camps.
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 camp ground cabins. All meals and snacks will be provided at Camp Ayandeh.
In addition to Notre Dame de Namur’s professional staff, campers will be under the direct supervision of IAAB staff and counselors, who are drawn from our existing staff and active volunteers.
Camp Ayandeh 2010 - FAQ
1. Where is the camp located?
Notre Dame de Namur University is located in Belmont, CA, fifteen minutes from San Francisco. For more information about the location please visit http://ndnu.edu.
2. Who will supervise the campers?
Campers will be under the direct supervision of IAAB staff and counselors that are drawn from our existing staff and active volunteers.
3. How can I apply?
Application and instructions 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 duration of camp.
5. What is the cos
t of camp?
The cost of camp, including room, board, transportation from airports, is $725 for the entire 7 days and 6 nights of the camp.
6. How are the sleeping quarters arranged?
Campers, counselors, and staff will be sleeping in different dorm rooms at Notre Dame de Namur University. Each floor in the dorm buildings is separated by gender with each floor under the supervision of counselors and staff members.
7. Are meals provided?
IAAB will be responsible for all meals and snacks during camp. Campers will be given three meals a day prepared by the cafeteria from Notre Dame de Namur University.
8. Will transportation be provided?
Campers will be responsible for transportation to and from San Francisco International Airport located in San Francisco, CA, or to Notre Dame de Namur University. IAAB will provide transportation from San Francisco International Airport and back to the airport at the end of the camp.
9. What is the camp’s security policy?
Both Camp Ayandeh and Notre Dame de Namur 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 in same-sex dorm rooms, accompanied by night-watch staffers and in-residence staff on each floor. Only members of Camp Ayandeh will have access to our facilities. 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.
10. Are scholarships available?
We are offering a number of 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.
