Rev. Haig Kherlopian - Bible Teacher

Rev. Haig Kherlopian is the pastor of the Armenian Evangelical Church in New York City. He has served as a youth leader at the Armenian Martyrs’ Congregational Church in Havertown, P.A and the Armenian Presbyterian Church in New Jersey. He is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary. Pastor Haig’s blog is Armenianpastor.com

Pastor Mike Penza - Speaker

Pastor Mike was born and raised in Southeastern Wisconsin and is a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan. He and his wife Kaylyn fell in love with Massachusetts when they moved to the North Shore in 2009 to attend Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. The East Coast now feels like home especially since all three of their daughters were born here. Pastor Mike spends most of his time during the week with the youth. He also enjoys reading, playing disc golf, or teaching his daughters how to climb trees!

Haig Shishmanian - Teacher

Haig loves helping people become overwhelmed by the love of God. He hopes that all of the campers he teaches will have life-changing encounters with God while studying His Word. Haig earned a BS in Mathematics from Stevens Institute of Technology and MA in International Relations from Bilkent University. He has led bible studies and ministered to youth and young adults for several years, in many contexts and locations. He loves reading good books and enjoying nature.

Pastor Astor - Bible Teacher

Pastor Astor is the Director of Christian Education at Armenian Presbyterian Church. He is also a student at Princeton Theological Seminary. Pastor Astor came to accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the age of 21. Pastor Astor's approach to ministry is quite simple: help all people know, believe, love and follow Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. By doing so, followers of Jesus will then help advance God’s kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.

Sylvia Jizmejian - Co-Director

Sylvia Jizmejian has been involved with Camp Arevelk since before we had a name for it. She is the only Camp Director our camp has known and she looks forward to this week every year. Sylvia has a Masters in Christian Education from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and has been involved in youth ministries for almost twenty years.

Silva Orchanian - Co-Director

Silva Orchanian is a Director at a school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. She received her BA degree from Gordon College and Masters in Special Education from Lesley University. She has served the AEYF in various capacities including being President of the AEYF, Committee on Youth Chairperson and Camp Counselor. She served the Armenian Memorial Church as a youth leader and Sunday school teacher. She loves to teach God’s Word and to encourage others to love the Lord.

Norayr Orchanian - Worship

For the past five years, Norayr has been a camp counselor and worship leader at camp. He has taken piano lessons for 10 years and has taught himself how to play the Trumpet, Saxophone and Guitar. He is very excited to return to camp for the 6th year and to use his gift of leading worship. Norayr graduated from Northeastern University (NEU) with a B.S. in Information Technology in 2014, and is pursuing an M.S. in Information Assurance from NEU. In his free time, he leads the AMC/FAC Youth Group!

Arpi Sarian - Nurse

Hello Arevelk Djambar(camp), My name is ARPI there is no E at the end. Medications should be brought in their original perscribed bottles not in a pill organizer type box. I need to be able to read the directions as well. I would prefer that we know all their allergies to medication food etc. I will need parents to consent to give Tylenol or Motrin for minor discomforts. I will have herbal tea and honey and lots of sympathy for the campers and the counselors alike. Arpi without E

Nayiri Papazian - Activities

Hi all, I'm so excited to be back after serving a few years ago! I have a BA in Political Science from Concordia University and I currently work at Revenue Quebec. I am one of the youth leaders at the First Armenian Evangelical Church of Montreal and I'm looking forward to getting to know you all! I love Jesus & I believe that it only takes one love encounter to see someone change. My prayer is that you experience and truly grasp how much Jesus loves you & how precious you are to Him.

Shant Orchanian - Worship Leader

Raffi Aynilian - Camp Activities

Camp is as much fun for Raffi as it is for the campers! He is excited to serve and encourages all youth ages 10-16 to participate, knowing first-hand the impact even one week can have on the rest of the year – and eternity! Raffi has been a part of Camp Arevelk since its inception in 2000 as a Camper, and later as a Counselor and Activities Coordinator. He truly enjoys connecting with our Youth, and is looking forward to the fun and fellowship!

Ani Parseghian - Lifeguard