Camp Ayandeh 2010

Camp Ayandeh, through a positive and inclusive environment, allows campers to develop leadership skills, foster strong friendships, and gain a deeper understanding of 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 leave with a stronger sense of self, lifelong friendships, and the necessary skills to lead both within and outside of the Iranian diaspora community.

As a non-political and non-religious camp, Camp Ayandeh is open to all races and all creeds. All activities are in English and no prior knowledge of Persian is required.

Application page

Camp Ayandeh is open to rising high school students through rising college freshmen through an online application process. Application forms, as well as instructions, can be found on IAAB’s Application page. There are also a limited number of need-based and merit-based tuition stipends available which require a separate application, also found on the Applications page. Camp fees, including room, board, and inclusion in all activities during the week of camp, as well as transportation between NDNU and San Francisco International Airport, are $725 until April 5th. Please note that after April 5th, the camp fees will increase to $775, so get your application in early!

Any individuals interested in serving as a counselor at Camp Ayandeh should visit the Counselor Application section. 

Camp Logistics

Although campers will not be allowed to use cell phones during the day, communication between campers, parents and staff will be open throughout the camp. Sleeping quarters are divided by gender, with campers, counselors and staff sleeping in dormitories. Camp Ayandeh provides campers with three square meals a day plus snacks.  In addition to Notre Dame de Namur’s professional staff, campers will be under the direct supervision of IAAB staff and Camp Ayandeh counselors, who are drawn from our existing staff, active volunteers, or by a rigorous application process.

Want to know more about Camp Ayandeh? Find in-depth information, including photos and videos from previous years of IAAB’s Camp Ayandeh, at the Camp Ayandeh 2009 , Camp Ayandeh 2008, Camp Ayandeh 2007, and Camp Ayandeh 2006 pages.

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