UFA's Verkhovyna resort to host annual Ukrainian Youth Festival (06/14/98)

UFA's Verkhovyna resort to host annual Ukrainian Youth Festival

GLEN SPEY, N.J. - The Ukrainian Fraternal Association's Verkhovyna Resort and Youth Center, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Catskill Mountains of New York, is located at the confluence of three states: New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Purchased in 1955, with the intention of providing a vacation spot for the UFA membership, this 142-acre resort is known as a center for youth activities.

One such activity is the annual Ukrainian Youth Festival, which draws close to 8,000 people every year. Billed as the biggest three-day ethnic festival in the tri-state area, it had its beginnings in 1976 when a group of young UFA members decided to mark the U.S. Bicentennial. The 1998 Ukrainian Youth Festival is scheduled for July 17-19 (as has become tradition, the third weekend in July).

The UFA also sponsors a Dance Workshop for advanced dancers age 17 and older on June 28-July 19 under the direction of Roma Pryma-Bohachevsky. The workshop ends the weekend of the festival with a gala performance by participants during the grandstand shows.

The Chornomorska Sitch Sports Camp begins the week after the festival. The camp is open to all age groups from 8 to 18. There is group and personalized instruction in soccer, swimming, volleyball, and track and field by a professional staff of trainers. For information contact Omelan Twardowsky, (908) 688-8223.

From July 26 to August 9, Dance Camp is held for beginners and advanced dancers age 7-16 under the direction of Ms. Pryma-Bohachevsky. Interested parties should call Ms. Pryma-Bohachevsky, (212) 677-7187.

For general information about all activities at Verkhovyna contact the resort's manager, Jaroslav Gawur, at (914) 856-1323.