ABOUT CAMP

At Camp Javan and Camp Ayandeh, we cultivate more than just a summer program — we nurture a sense of belonging. These camps offer young members of the Iranian diaspora a transformative journey of grounding, community, and cultural celebration.

Camp Registration for 2025 is now closed.

Check back soon for more information about Camp Ayandeh 2026!

CAMP JAVAN

Rising 7th to 9th Graders

Workshops on identity, cultural celebration, and peer learning.

CAMP AYANDEH

Rising 10th to recent high school grads

Workshops on identity, cultural celebration, and leadership.

Interested in being a camp Mentor or presenting a workshop?

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic adults to serve as camp mentors. If you are interested in helping youth in the Iranian diaspora build community at Camp Ayandeh and Camp Javan, please fill out a Camp Mentor Application.

CAMP Mentor

Do you have a special skill or interest that you would like to share with youth in the Iranian diaspora? Submit this Workshop Presenter Application to be considered for the 2025 Camp.

Workshop Presenter

CAMP 2025 THEMEs

Cultural Celebration, Grounding, & Community

What kids said about camp

“It changed who I was into someone better and more Iranian and community based.”

“That Camp Ayandeh was one of the best experiences of my whole life and will stick to me until I die. Only a couple days made me realize so much about my culture, about others, and especially about myself as a person.”

“I think I definitely gained a lot of confidence and ability to not make assumptions about people while at camp.”

“Getting to talk about certain things in my Iranian culture that I never discuss outside of camp since everyone shared the same culture. For example knowing what tahdig is!! None of my friends know what that is.”

CAMP Tuition

*All campers will have the same Camp Ayandeh & Javan experience, including 8 days of lodging, meals, activities, staffing, and transportation to and from the airport.

Understanding the varied financial backgrounds of our community, we’ve established a tiered pricing structure. This approach allows families to contribute according to their annual income, ensuring our camps are affordable and accessible to a wider range of participants.

We have a limited number of scholarships available for families who require additional financial assistance.

What does your tuition cover?

  • Accommodations and Campus Facilities

  • Meals and Snacks

  • Workshops and Activities

  • Wellness Support

  • Transportation

    Ayandeh can only provide transportation to and from LAX airport

FAQs

  • Our camps are designed for youth from rising 7th graders to recent high school graduates. Ayandeh welcomes anyone who self-identifies with or wants to build community with the Iranian diaspora. No knowledge of Farsi (Persian) or preexisting connection to the Iranian heritage is required. Programming is in English and all cultural references are explained and translated. While our camps are open to all youth between 7th and 12th grade, our camps are located in the United States and international participants may need to obtain a visa to attend.

  • Check back for information about the 2026 Camp Ayandeh location and details.

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  • We aim to provide an exciting and dynamic experience for our campers that centers grounding, community, and cultural celebration. In a typical day of Camp:

    • The day begins with breakfast and check-ins with counselors.

    • Then campers may move on to a group physical or outdoor activity, like vasati (Iranian dodgeball) before engaging in team building exercises with their small groups. 

    • Before you know it, it will be time for lunch and afterwards campers will have some free time to rest and/or socialize.

    • Then we will move onto cultural and identity workshops—many of which will be led by guest speakers—on arts, poetry writing, storytelling, and more.

    • After that, everyone will meet again for dinner and campers can end their day with free-time to watch a movie, play board games, or wind down before bed.

  • Check back for information about Camp Ayandeh 2026.

  • Check back for information about Camp Ayandeh 2026.

  • Check back for information about Camp Ayandeh 2026.

  • Ayandeh has a robust health, safety, and emergency plan to ensure the safety of all campers. We also work directly with our host site’s onsite Campus Safety Team to address any safety concerns that arise. If you have any questions, please contact us at camp@ourayandeh.org.

  • Parents and guardians are welcome to drop their campers off and pick them up from the camp location, and campers will be able to use their cell phones during breaks and in the evenings to talk to their families. However, we ask campers to put their phones away or on silent during group activities and guest-presented workshops. Our onsite camp staff will be available throughout Camp to answer any questions from parents and guardians and our counselors will periodically send you pictures and updates.