| Scouting Since its establishment in 1978, Glendale Homenetmen Ararat Chapter's scouting division has been working to prepare the Armenian youth for the real world. Thus, the scouting program's main objective is to help scouts develop character, citizenship, and personal fitness. More... |
General Athletics The Homenetmen "Ararat" Chapter's General Athletic Division follows the Chapter's overall objective of serving the Glendale's Armenian community by creating the best family atmosphere for the physical and intellectual growth of our members through athletics. More... |
| Basketball The Homenetmen "Ararat" Chapter's Basketball Division has grown to over a 1000 athletics, requiring it's own separate division. It follows the Chapter's overall objective of serving the Glendale's Armenian community by creating the best family atmosphere for the physical and intellectual growth of our members through athletics. More... |
CulturalIn its mission to teach our youth about our cultural heritage, the Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat" Chapter formed a Cultural Division. This Division focuses on introducing our younger members to the rich culture of the Armenian nation with such classes as dance, poetry, art, drama and choir. More... |
| Fund Raising The Fundraising Division of our chapter is the driving force and backbone behind each activity. A group of volunteer parents continuously raise money to support the various activities and programs designed by the athletes, scouts, cultural members and others. It is their duty to fund and support the chapter's many activities. They also provide the moral support that is so important in a youth service organization like ours. More... |
Programs The Programs Division develops and manages year-round programs. The Division consists of different committees which administer, oversee, manage ongoing programs and initiate new programs. These programs are designed to not only facilitate the activities of other Divisions within the Chapter, but also ensure that we stay engaged with our supporters, past and present members, volunteers and the community at large. More... |
Latest News:
7th Annual Ararat Tennis Tournament & Ararat Kids Summer Day Camp:
Upcoming Events:
Welcome to ararat.org
The Armenian General Athletic Union and Scouts, referred to as Homenetmen, is a non-profit organization founded in 1918. As a strong believer in the strong mind in a strong body concept, Homenetmen provides the Armenian American youth with moral, physical and social education. In addition, it exposes the youth to the wealth of the Armenian culture and heritage, prepared outstanding and law abiding Armenian American Citizens. Homenetmen is a worldwide organization with over ninety chapters and over 25,000 members on five continents.