Start packing those bags...It's almost time to MOVE MOUNTAINS!!

HEY 2009 CYMA PARTICIPANTS!

Your journey to Armenia started in May at our last orientation date, but it’s getting really close to your departure date from your every day lives here in the states. Are you ready to move those mountains!!!

As our departure date draws near, there are few important things that we would like to remind you of as you prepare your hearts and minds for your special journey to Armenia.
First off, let me introduce the participants of the 2009 CYMA:

Robert Petrossian

Dalita Arekelian

Sarkis Mkrdichian

Manuk Avedikyan

Alec Movsesian

Andrew Moltz

Lorena Ojakian

Dr. Dyron Daughrity

Danielle Saroyan

Tatiana Semerjian

Trip Co-Coordinators:

Sarah Mergeanian

Armine Sermerjian

Diocese Youth Director:

Father Avedis Abovyan

Departure Day Tips and Reminders:
We will be meeting at the TOM BRADLEY International Terminal at LAX at 4:00p SHARP on Tuesday, June 30
Each participant is only allowed 2 pieces of luggage, one carry on, and one personal item.
Be sure to pack an extra outfit in your carry-on!
Make sure you have your passports!

Arrival Day:
Once we arrive at the Zvartnots airport in Yerevan, we will be purchasing Visas and each of you will have the opportunity to exchange currency. Afterward, we will all head to our very own CYMA House. Since we are arriving at 3:20 in the morning, there won't be much to see....yet!

This year, CYMA has implemented new and exciting trips to our itinerary. As we discussed at the orientation in May, in addition to seeing the sights while in Yerevan, you will be visiting a children's camp in Vanadzor for three days and taking a four-day extended and historic trip to Artsakh. Also, participants will be working on a service project in city of Gyumri, as appointed by His Holiness, Karekin II. They will be staying in Gyumri for about seven days, and help to restore homes for unfortunate families that have been affected by the numerous disasters that have affected the city over the years. Let’s MOVE THOSE MOUNTAINS!!!

Once we get settled in, we will embark on one of the most memorable trips of your life. GET READY! Here is a general overview of your spiritual & cultural pilgrimage overview:

July 2nd
Yerevan City Tour

July 03
Khorvirap
Paros Chamber Choir Meeting in Yerevan

July 04
US Independence day in Yerevan
Manana Youth Center in Yerevan

July 5
Badarak at Geghard
Visit to Garni

July 6-8
Vanadzor
Haghpat Sanahin, Haghartsin, Dilkijan

July 9
Climb Mount Aragats
Evening Event in Yerevan

July 10
Meeting with Eastern and Canadian Youth groups in Etchmiadzin

July 11
Lake Sevan
Evening event in Yerevan

July 12
Badarak Etchmizdzin
Saradabad & Dzvartnots

July 13
Hamberd and Saghmosvank
Dr. Dyron Leaves Armenia

July 14
Free day in Yerevan

July 15-18 Artsakh
Noravank, Datev, Artsakh, Shushi

July 20-July 27
Gyrumi Service Project

July 28-30
Free days in Yerevan

July 31
Depart Yerevan =(