Camp Vatra 2026 for Seniors: “I AM”

by Christina Dager – Camp Administrator

As Camp Vatra for Seniors came to a close this past weekend, we wanted to provide a recap and express our gratitude. We are so thankful for a full camp and a full staff this year. This year’s camp theme was “I AM” and the programing was structured around this central theme of who Christ is and the relationship that we have with Him.

The first portion of exploring this theme was the integration of a daily practice called Alone with God. Alone with God is a time set aside after morning prayers where the students and staff would sit in prayerful silence, guided by a prompt such as the Jesus Prayer Additionally, campers attended classes focused on the camp theme of “I AM” taught by Fr. Cosmin Antonescu, Fr. Cezar Pelin, Fr. Ionut Sandu, Fr. Daniel Pop and Christina Dager. The campers learned the practice of making prosphora bread as part of the exploration of Christ’s “I am..the bread of life” statement. The campers also had the opportunity to visit Holy Dormition Orthodox Monastery in Rives Junction, Michigan and attend Divine Liturgy at Sts. Peter and Paul in Dearborn Heights Michigan.

Campers had the opportunities for fun and…