The Hye Camp Program began in 1964 with 32 participants. Originally called the Summer Religious Study Conference, it ran from July 27 – August 8, 1964, at Dinky Creek in the Sierra Mountains. In 1968, the Executive Camp Committee Chaired by John Ketchoyan, restructured Armenian Summer Camp and the number of campers grew. Still today, Hye Camp holds the same standards and practices with updated improvements. A unique bond was formed and this little group, and the experiences they shared, became the mustard seed from which the current camp program developed.