CAMP NEWS:

CAMP SHOLOM IS SEEKING ENTHUSIATIC, RESPONSIBLE INCOMING 10TH-12TH GRADE VOLUNTEERS!

FILL OUT THE camp sholom volunteer application 2008 AND RETURN IT TO THE EDUCATION OFFICE BY MAY 2ND!

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Meet the 2008 Camp Sholom Staff!

Happy voices greet the day with ruach, the incredible Jewish spirit, as Camp Sholom offers another fun-filled summer. Camp Sholom is an incomparable blend of diversified, high-quality camping experiences in a warm, healthy, safe and positive Jewish environment. Give your child the gift that will last a lifetime - a summer of endless discovery through friendship and fun.

Camp Sholom is not just a summer experience, it is a life experience. Campers form lasting bonds with their friends and their Jewish culture, Alumni of Camp Sholom continue to attest to the enriching experiences that have become part of their heritage, as they remember the ruach.

Another song will rise

Camp Sholom integrates the Jewish experience into daily activities. We open every day with Jewish songs and morning blessings. Hebrew words flow freely and easily. Staff members are known as madrichim (leaders) and each unit has a Hebrew name, such as Rishonim (the 'first ones') Chalutzim (pioneers), and Habonim (builders).

As the culmination of every week, Camp Sholom prepares and celebrates Shabbat together. Our Shabbat experience includes preparing ourselves and the camp for Shabbat with Torah skits, decorations and celebrations. At the end of the day, the camp gathers together with songs, performances and blessings to welcome the Sabbath Queen.

Stimulating self-achievement, fostering Jewish consciousness and building relationships are the cornerstones of the Camp Sholom program. While enjoying themselves and learning Jewish values, campers gain self-esteem, confidence and socialization skills throughout the summer. Add caring and responsible staff, well-structured programs and exciting field trips to the recipe for a winning combination that keeps youngsters coming back for more, year after year.

Summer means fun for Kindergarten to Grade 6:

Camp Sholom entices both first-time and experienced campers, who are divided into age-appropriate units. Each camper participates in a variety of activities, including arts, crafts, sports, swimming, music and Judaic programs. Units also come together to participate in overnights, beach activities, field trips and our camp-wide Shabbat experience each week.

3 Day Camp Program

In addition to our weekly program, Camp Sholom is pleased to provide a 3 day per week program for our campers. This program provides a great opportunity for those first-time campers as well as those who are looking for a variety in their summer plans. The 3 day program is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during which campers will go swimming, particiapte in fun on-site activities, and enjoy Shabbat at the end of the week with the entire Camp Sholom community.

Avodah

Avodah! is for those who will be entering 7th-9th grade in Fall 2008. This is an exciting program in which participants will:

Participants will gain important leadership skills by being part of a mitzvah project which will include visiting such places as Bubbe and Zayde’s as well as programming special all-camp activities for Shabbat.

This exciting program bridges Avodah participants from camper to camp leader.

Camp Day

Camp begins at 9:00 a.m. - our activities begin on time! Camp ends at 4:00 p.m. Early care is available through the French American School from 7:30-9:00 a.m and Late Care with our counselors from 4:00-6:00 p.m.  Our camp offers a 5-day or 3-day (M,W,F) program. Campers should bring their own lunches (in a ziplock baggie, please) and a midmorning snack every camp day. We will provide afternoon snacks and beverages throughout the day.

Our Director, April Akiva, M.A.J.E.

April Akiva is thrilled to create youth programs that foster Jewish identity, independance, self-confidence, and community building. April holds a Masters degree in Jewish Education and has worked in a variety of settings including Jewish day camps, residential camps, synagogues, and schools. On a year-round, full-time basis April is Temple Beth Sholom's Director of Youth, Camp, and Temple Programming.