A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do...
SUM "oselia" is newly refurbished
by Peter Kosciolek
ELLENVILLE, N.Y. - Situated in a valley between the Catskill and Shawangunk mountains of New York state lies the resort and camp center of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM). The site has hosted SUM's major U.S. events as well as such gatherings as the SUM World Congress and, most recently, the first World SUMnet Conference.
In the last 12 months SUM celebrated its 50th anniversary on American soil, a new national executive board was elected, and a new management team was appointed to transport its Ellenville resort into the 21st century. Comprised of young professionals all raised in SUM, the new management has been begun planning and preparing for the 2000 summer season.
Renovating buildings, landscaping the grounds and spring cleaning were the major projects for several planned work weekends, at which many volunteers, both SUM members and non-members, dedicated many hours. Others have donated much-needed items and funds to the Beautification Fund. The dedication and team work during the last two months undoubtedly shows how the "Oselia," as it is known, can and will thrive and continue to be the site for some of the best Ukrainian camps in the United States as well as for festivals, vacations, conventions, weddings and other functions, and, of course, a place to come and relax.
The newly refurbished resort offers festivals, performances, dances/zabavy, carnivals, sports events, parties, and special events such as the crab fest, wine tasting, and jewelry show and sale. Guests are invited to stay the night, have a bite to eat at the new restaurant, take a dip in the Olympic-sized pool or the refreshing mountain stream, make use of the tennis, basketball and volleyball courts or the soccer field, enjoy lots of open space, and catch a movie or bingo night.
The SUM resort is located on Route 209 in Ulster County, N.Y., two miles south of the village of Ellenville. For more information call (914) 647-7230, e-mail [email protected], or visit the website www.cym.org. Also, look for updates on "oselia" happenings on the pages of The Ukrainian Weekly.
Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, May 7, 2000, No. 19, Vol. LXVIII
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