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No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 31 A Ukra<strong>in</strong>ian Summer: where to go, what to do... Ellenville "oselia" <strong>of</strong> UAYA is ready for summertime activities by Lisa Wozniak-Krawec Ellenville, N.Y. – The Ukra<strong>in</strong>ian American Youth Association’s campground <strong>in</strong> Ellenville, N.Y., known to all as “Oselia,” has planned a full calendar <strong>of</strong> events, br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g back zabavy (dances) and pub nights throughout the summer. Early this spr<strong>in</strong>g the oselia conducted a clean-up after two major snowstorms this w<strong>in</strong>ter left their mark on the estate. Dozens <strong>of</strong> volunteers from the organization came together to help prepare the campground for an actionpacked summer, presaged by Zlet, the annual academic and athletic competition <strong>of</strong> the Ukra<strong>in</strong>ian American Youth Association (UAYA) that takes place over Memorial Day Weekend. The Lemko Vatra/Fouth <strong>of</strong> July Festival will kick <strong>of</strong>f the summer celebration with performances by talented Ukra<strong>in</strong>ians, a pig roast and <strong>in</strong>door and outdoor dances. The Oselia will also be host<strong>in</strong>g the first “Workers’ Reunion” this July. Last year’s “Camp Reunion Weekend” brought back members <strong>of</strong> the organization who had not seen one another <strong>in</strong> over 20 years. They sang songs around a campfire, and shared stories and photographs <strong>of</strong> the amaz<strong>in</strong>g summers they had spent together. One attendee who lives abroad noted how elated she was to see that the children <strong>of</strong> her friends are now carry<strong>in</strong>g on camp traditions from 30 years ago. Added to the 2010 calendar are golf, volleyball and s<strong>of</strong>tball tournament weekends, and many more fun events are planned. Tucked away <strong>in</strong> a valley between the Shawangunk and Catskill mounta<strong>in</strong>s, this is an ideal place to sit back and unw<strong>in</strong>d for the weekend or even an extended vacation. The estate <strong>of</strong>fers a swimm<strong>in</strong>g pool, tennis courts, a quarter-mile track with sports field, and hik<strong>in</strong>g. The on-site restaurant <strong>of</strong>fers hot meals each day and the café is a great alternative, with a variety <strong>of</strong> options from healthy sandwich wraps to sweet treats. Children can enjoy movie nights, the game room and campfires, while adults can catch up with old friends Steven Howansky The light<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the Lemko Vatra bonfire <strong>in</strong> 2008 at the Ukra<strong>in</strong>ian American Youth Association’s grounds <strong>in</strong> Ellenville, N.Y. while listen<strong>in</strong>g to the sounds <strong>of</strong> live music. The upgraded motel <strong>of</strong>fers a number <strong>of</strong> rooms with cable TV, refrigerators, microwaves and hair dryers. ATM services are also available. The Oselia also <strong>of</strong>fers a camp<strong>in</strong>g area for those who wish to fully enjoy the outdoors. Rest assured there is someth<strong>in</strong>g for everyone. Detailed <strong>in</strong>formation about the summer events calendar, facility and camps can be found on the website www.cym.org/us/ellenville, by email<strong>in</strong>g ellenville@ cym.org or by phon<strong>in</strong>g the ma<strong>in</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice at 845-647-7230.
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