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April 5, 1958

In April of 1958, The Ukrainian Weekly reported the news that a summer camp for children would be operated that July and August at the "pine-studded Soyuzivka estate" of the Ukrainian National Association in upstate New York near Kerhonkson.

Following is an excerpt of that news report.

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The announcement of the establishment of the camp, the first in the UNA's history, was made last week following the meeting of the UNA Supreme Executive.

Location of the camp is the former Rayper estate, a wooded plot of land which adjoins the Soyuzivka grounds. It has two large buildings which have been renovated for sleeping quarters and for a kitchen-dinning hall.

Qualified directors, instructors and counselors will supervise and instruct the children.

There are facilities for outdoor camping and a swimming pool specially constructed for the use of children.

The camp will be operated from June 29 to July 26 for girls of 7 to 11 years of age inclusive and from July 27 to August 23 for boys of the same age group.

Cost of the four-week vacation is $24 a week for children who are members of the UNA, for others the rate is $30 a week. Non-UNA members will be accepted only when available accommodations are not filled by UNA members.

The rate includes lodging, board and complete supervision and care of the children.

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Today, the summer camps at Soyuzivka are part of a long-established tradition, and the variety of camps is greater than ever. UNA members, as in the beginning, get a discount on camp fees as part of the fraternal benefits offered by the Ukrainian National Association to its members.

Source: "Children's Camp Available at UNA Estate This Summer, The Ukrainian Weekly, April 5, 1958.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, April 1, 2001, No. 13, Vol. LXIX

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