It is not enough to be the son of the nation
One must also be his fire breath soldier
G. Njdeh
From the 18th to the 26th of July in the Ministry of SE of ''Endanik,'' Youth Creative Centre in the ''Arbanyak'' camp of Vanadzor Organized the summer school program entitled ''Patriotism is a Guarantee for Powerful Homeland''. The goal of the program was;
- To consolidate the scholars of Shirak region and from Artsakh, to support the strengthening of friendly relations, to promote to the bringing up a person with the national and universal values and with the spirit of patriotism.
- To introduce through the organized events and seminars the nowadays heroes deeds and using them for reinforcement of adolescent moral and fighting spirit.
-To raise awareness of military age teenagers about the serving in the national army, to strengthen the knowledge about military science.
-To wake up interest in robotics.
-To organize scholars summer holidays.
The formed groups formed in the summer school were distinguished by their chosen historical names, by artistic events arising from it and other appeals to patriotism. Each name was not chosen by chance, ''Vardanank'' as an ideological symbol of the conscious death and self-sacrificing for the homeland, ''Artsakh'' as a symbol of the heroic spirit of the Armenian people and ‘‘Kilikia’’ as a symbol of power and force. The project organizers, leading by patriotic ideas and building a strong state, for the students were organized and carried out a number of events. sports, the military and intellectual games and competitions, civil defense exercises, medical first aid, practical training about organizing evacuation, exploration campaigns, training courses of traditional dances, as well as thematic seminars, watching of documentary and fiction films and discussions. As a result of discussions once again the role of the Armenian soldier was appreciated in the act of formation and preservation of our state. The military training games were organized by the arrived French Scouts, which also had an intercultural conversation with pupils. The participants of the events entitled ''The 25th Anniversary of Armenia's Independence'' and '' Njdeh's 130th anniversary'' activeness and enthusiasm were evident, the patriotism flowed from each speech and behavior, from performances of patriotic songs and dances. They swore not to leave the country, to be the protectors of our borders and guarantors of security, as they are the eternal owners of their areas. Summer school participants had meetings with Vardan Sargsyan the chairman of the regional branch of Gyumri's Yerkrapah Volunteer Union / LDU /, with Yerkrapah Board Member Samvel Abajyan the Artsakh President's '' Military Service’' medallist, with Yerkrapah Board Member Harutyun Kirakosyan the medallist of '' Mkhitar Heratsi '' for the liberation of Shushi ,with Mnatsakan Gevorgyan , the military instruction teacher of Gyumri Craftsman State School No.4 ''Drastamat Kanayan'' medalist and with the nowadays hero, a former student of ''Endanik'' centre, graduate of Gyumri Craftsman State School No.4, four days Artsakh war's participant, "Combat Cross" 2nd degree medallist Raphael Hovhannisyan. The adolescents had the opportunity to speak out and give their questions, to share the thoughts with the soldiers who left their contribution to the defense of the Motherland. They also shared their experiences about the battle, gave advice and introduced the heroic image of the Armenian soldier. Within the program, the adolescents spent an unforgettable day in Odzun’s St. Mary church which had a long history and in the Monastery of Haghpat getting acquainted of the values of our invaluable cultural heritage. Summer school was over by farewell bonfire, moments of joy and sadness, gratitude and farewell speeches, rewards. The headmaster of 'Endanik'' Centre A. Minasyan presented certificates and prizes to participants for the best performing during the program. Artsakh Union of Freedom Fighters also awarded the ''Endanik '' Centre represented by A.
Minasyan a diploma for the active participation in Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora trinity.
