Soyuzivka photo album: children's camp in July and sports jamboree in August continue the summer fun (08/17/03)

Soyuzivka photo album: children's camp in July and sports jamboree in August continue the summer fun

KERHONKSON, N.Y. - The Ukrainian National Association's Soyuzivka resort continued its full schedule of summer activities in July and early August with the Boys' and Girls' Recreational Camp held on July 6 through 19, and the first ever Sports Jamboree, held over the weekend of August 1-3.

On the page to the right are scenes from the children's camp (beginning with the photo on the top left and proceeding clockwise): campers in their traditional Ukrainian finery enjoy Hutsul Night; campers discover one of the natural wonders of Soyuzivka, a refreshing waterfall; campers pose for a group photo atop a hiking trail; camp director Olya Czerkas leads hikers through the resort's lush forest; and a trio of boys in front of the Lviv villa, where the children's camp is housed.

Seen on this page are highlights of the Sports Jamboree (clockwise from top left): former hockey star Mike Krushelnyski (fourth from left), who today is the video coach of the Detroit Red Wings, on the roller hockey rink with kids and Soyuzivka chef Andrij Sonevytsky, resort manager Nestor Paslawsky and activities coordinator Walt Nalywayko (Mr. Krushelnyski married Soyuzivka tennis champ Areta Rakoczy in 1984; their wedding was at - where else? - Soyuzivka); the Barabolya show, with Ron Cahute and Ihor Bachynsky entertaining their young audience; Soyuzivka employees prepare to barbecue hamburgers and hot dogs for guests; Karen and Russ Chelak, with the Barabolya duo looking on, take charge of the pig roast; and mountain bikers enjoy a break.

Photos in this series by Katya Kapustenko and Olesia Guran.

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