GYC News
Blind Date with a Book: A Surprise Encounter with Armenian Literature
What do Armenian literature, mystery, and community spirit have in common?
Find out how the Glendale and Pasadena AYF chapters turned a simple book sale into a cultural experience—with every book a surprise and every purchase supporting Artsakh.
Welcoming the Future: New Members Join AYF Glendale Roupen Chapter
On June 1st, the Glendale AYF Roupen Chapter officially welcomed its newest members with a powerful oath-taking ceremony. Meet the future of our movement — read more about this meaningful milestone.
Glendale Youth Center Hosts Professor Talin Suciyan for Powerful Conversation of Survival, Memory, and Resilience
Glendale, CA - Hosted by the Glendale Youth Center, the highly attended and deeply impactful event “Outcasting Armenians: A Powerful Conversation on Survival, Memory, and Resilience” took place on the evening of May 27 and featured distinguished historian and scholar Prof. Talin Suciyan. The program brought together members of the Armenian-American community, students, educators, and civic leaders for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion centered on the silenced histories of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire and modern-day Turkey.
Special Screening of “The Price for Fake Peace”
Join us at the ACF Beshir Mardirossian Burbank Youth Center, 75 East Santa Anita Ave in Burbank, CA on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. for a special screening of The Price for Fake Peace. This event is jointly organized by the ARF “Papken Seuni”, “Aghbalian” and “Aharonian” chapters. This powerful documentary explores the events leading to the decisive Battle of Sardarapat and the devastating cost of entering into a false peace. Presented in Armenian with English subtitles, admission is $25.
Glendale Youth Center Launches 2025 Summer Camp for Ages 5–10
The Glendale Youth Center (GYC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its much-anticipated GYC Summer Camp 2025, a two-week adventure designed to ignite joy, creativity, and cultural connection in children ages 5 to 10.
Hamazkayin’s “Hovhannes Toumanyan” Chapter announces the opening of the “Arshile Gorky” Academy
Hamazkayin’s “Hovhannes Toumanyan” Chapter announces the opening of the “Arshile Gorky” Academy: Art and Painting Classes by the artist Ruby Vartan.
AYF Summer Camp announces 2025 Camp Dates
AYF Camp is excited to announce the AYF Summer Camp 2025 line up! Stay tuned for details about registration and apps. We can’t wait for another amazing summer at AYF Camp - Big Pines
First Day of ARS Sepan Saturday School
September 7, 2024 was the Opening day for the ARS Glendale Sepan Chapter’s Saturday School.
Glendale Shant Juniors Chapter Hosts their first meeting of the year
The Glendale Shant Juniors Chapter will be having its first meeting of the year on Friday April 12, 2024 at 6pm at the Glendale Youth Center - GYC
AYF Summer Camp announces 2024 line up!
AYF Camp is excited to announce the AYF Summer Camp 2024 line up! Stay tuned for details about registration and apps. We can’t wait for another amazing summer at AYF Camp - Big Pines
Holiday Meet & Greet
This past Wednesday, ARF Glendale “Aharonian” Chapter, ANCA Glendale, AYF Glendale “Roupen” Chapter, ARS Glendale “Sepan” Chapter, HMEM Glendale “Ararat” Chapter, and Hamazkayin Glendale Chapter joined together to host our annual Holiday Meet & Greet at the Glendale Youth Center.
Sardarabad Bookstore grand opening at GYC
The Sardarabad Bookstore, which has been part of the Armenian community in Los Angeles for 45 years, has relocated to the Kirkor and Mariam Karamanougian Armenian Youth Center in Glendale, adjacent to St. Mary’s Church.
Collections continuing…
2 truckloads of over 90 Boxes of New Clothing on their way to Armenia. Collections continuing.
Congressman Adam Schiff visited Glendale Youth Center
Yesterday evening, Congressman Adam Schiff visited Glendale Youth Center - GYC to volunteer his time and support the community COVID-19 task force efforts.