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