Timothy Summer Camp was established in 1983 by Fr. John Artemas of the Annunciation Church in Buffalo, N.Y., for the needs of the parishes from Upstate New York. Artemas was assisted by Spiridoula Kostakis of Syracuse, N.Y. During the first five years, they would use either Watson Homestead in Painted Post, N.Y. or Camp Duffield in Arcadia, N.Y. Jim Doukas continued the work of Fr. John Artemas wi
th the assistance of Ms.Kostakis. Doukas led the St. Timothy Camp program until 2003, when Fr. Tom Zaferes of St. Sophia Church in Syracuse, N.Y., took over. Timothy Camp is now led by Fr. David Smith, who is currently the priest at St. Sophia Church. Located today at the Oswegatchie Educational Center near Croghan, NY, the camp offers a wonderful opportunity to young people for Christian fun and fellowship and a place to deepen their faith and commitment to Christ. All young people attend St. Timothy’s Camp with a sense of adventure and a desire to grow spiritually, mentally and physically. Timothy’s Summer Camp is open to all Orthodox Christian youth who are between the ages of 8 and 18 (graduating seniors). In addition, a young adult group has been established for ages 19 to 22 to develop their spiritual growth and knowledge
of their faith while attending college or beginning their new careers.
