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Choosing the right camp for your child

avvy parents plan early and more instructional for children with choose a camp with their child’s an interest in the subject and less Sinterests and abilities in mind. technical ability. But with hundreds of camps out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. 2. Take a chance. If your Our Family collected the best youngster doesn’t seem ready for advice about how to choose the right camp right now, remember that the camp for everyone in your family. summer is still a few months off. Many kids find they are ready by 1. Know your child. Try to June or July, especially if friends or match your child’s interests and cousins are going, too. personality with the right setting. If your child is feeling unsure Some children want to have a friend about overnight camp, schedule a go with them; others want to go it trial run with a weekend away at a alone. Some children want to home relative’s house. That’s a real confi- in on one activity; others want a dence builder. Many overnight chance to try everything. Pay camps offer a one-week or shortened attention to input from your child. program for first-time campers. If you’re thinking about a specialty camp – for sports, art, nature 3. Ask around. The best computers, theater – find out if it’s recommendations come through competitive at a high level or if it’s word-of-mouth. Talk to other Firebird, Roosevelt and Great Lakes Specialty Camps

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parents, teachers, childcare profes- about having fun? Does the camp There are scholarships for Jewish procedure for dispensing over-the- sionals, even your pediatrician. The emphasize character development or camps at www.onehappycamper.com counter or prescription medication? fact is, great camps get buzz, so open ethics and how? How do counselors or ask your synagogue. What if your child gets sick? Some your ears. help kids resolve problems and social families need a camp that can accom- issues? How will the camp handle 7. Check it out. Visit the camp modate health concerns such as 4. Get more information. bullying or cliques? if you can, preferably with your asthma, severe allergies, or other The American Camping Association child. Don’t base a decision solely on medical issues. establishes best practices and grades 6. Focus on the family. a website. Ask to talk to other for roughly 2,500 camps (www.camp Consider the logistics parents of campers. 10. Make it a team effort. parents.org). The Foundation for of getting your child Choosing to attend camp and picking Jewish Camping has a search engine to and from camp. 8. Know the a program are decisions you and for Jewish overnight camps Some families need Pay attention policies. Find out how your child should make together. The (www.jewishcamp.org). Search the day camps with longer to input from the camp will communicate decision is just the beginning. You directory by specialty areas, reli- hours to accommo- with you during the sum- should also expect to partner with gious affiliation, location or gender. date work schedules. your child. mer: pictures on the website, the camp during the season to ensure Certainly ask about newsletters, letters, phone that your child has the most enjoy- 5. Ask questions. Everyone the price and under- calls and/or email from the able summer experience possible. knows to ask about how counselors stand if there will be additional fees counselors and the director. Also ask Reprinted with permission from are chosen and what the camp day is for trips or activities. There are great about the policy on children bringing New Jersey Jewish Standard with like. But you should also make sure camps out there at many different electronics like iPods and video additional reporting by Ellen Schur the camp promotes the kind of price levels to serve your family’s sit- games (see related story page 36). Brown. values you want your child to have. uation. Ask about early enrollment Are sports competitive, or is it more discounts and camp scholarships. 9. Medical needs. What is the

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Don’t let your summer vacation end without a little vacation for yourself. Grab your girlfriends and come to Camp Wise for a weekend you’ll never forget! Everything you remember from camp as a kid – only better! All meals are kosher and delicious – and cooked by someone www.clevelandjewishnews.com else – imagine that! Swim in the lake, NVB_`h=f_¹ spend the day in the art shack, lay out by the pool, climb the rock wall, have a massage, hike the trails or just sleep in “Matthew had a fabulous time at Camp Wise thanks to the newly-renovated cabins, it’s up to you. the wonderful staff and fantastic programming. Thanks for returning a more responsible and independent son, Register by March 1st & receive $25 off. Women of who’s eagerly awaiting 2011!” – Naomi G. Cost: $225 JCC members/ all ages are welcome – you don’t even have to be a $275 non-members mom to come! Come learn “s’more” about Camp Wise at our Info Nights, Tuesdays, 6:30 pm at the Mandel JCC • February 15 & March 22 Register online at www.campwise.org/offseason/retreat.html

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ALEXANDER MUSS HIGH SCHOOL IN ISRAEL B’NAI B’RITH BEBER CAMP 2084 White Marsh Dr. Winter: 4930 Oakton St., Ste. 405 Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 Skokie, Ill. 60077 330-998-6050; Fax: 330-998-6057 847-677-7130; Fax: 847-677-7132 [email protected] Summer: W1741 Highway J www.amhsi.org Mukwonago, Wisc. 53149 Director of Admissions: Cindy Kaufman 262-363-6800; Fax: 262-363-6804 Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI) aims [email protected] to promote, build and strengthen lifelong bonds www.bebercamp.com between youth and Israel through study of the history Director: Stefan Teodosic and the culture of the people of Israel. AMHSI cele- Beber Camp is a coed residential camp located in brates 38 years of existence and over 20,000 alumni. Mukwonago, Wisc., only 90 minutes north of Chicago. Beber offers 2-, 4- or 8-week sessions for campers BEACHWOOD RECREATION ages 7-17 and more than 50 different activities for 25325 Fairmount Blvd. campers to choose from. Sign up today and experience Beachwood, Ohio 44122 the magic of Beber Camp! 216-292-1970; Fax: 216-292-1976 Camp Chabad summer sing-alongs ring out with the [email protected] sounds of happy campers. CAMP CHABAD www.beachwoodohio.com 2204 Cedarview Dr. Want a summer filled with art, sports, games, music, 440-287-7644; Fax: 440-287-7634 Beachwood, Ohio 44122 swimming, field trips and crafts? We offer up to seven [email protected] 216-382-9992 or 216-382-9909 weeks of great summer camp. Beachwood Recreation www.bluestreakcamps.com Fax: 216-382-0008 offers camp experiences for children ranging from K-8th Director: Tim Baab [email protected] grade. Choose from: KIDZ, Bison, Sports, Youth The Blue Streak All-Sports Camp, the Cleveland www.ChabadofCleveland.com (temporary, while the Theatre or Teen Adventure Travel Camp. Indians Baseball Camp and the Daniel Gibson Basket- camp’s site is under construction) ball Camps offer children sports programs that are safe Director: Jill Weiszner BLUE STREAK SPORTS CAMPS and fun. Camps operate June 13-Aug. 1. You may reg- Announcing our exciting summer program: swim- 9155 Old Meadow Dr. ister for as many or as few weeks as you wish. Early ming, hiking, overnight trips to fun places, Shabbos Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 drop-off and late pick-up are available. party, challah and cookie baking, aerobics, art, dance,

SOLON JEWISH PRESCHOOL June 13 - August 12, 2011 “Step Up To Quality” Award winner

LookLook whatwhat Spend your summer exploring, playing, swimming, hiking, climbing, experimenting, reading, creating, SummerSummer atat LaurelLaurel performing, learning & growing! hashas inin store for you... program Summer at Laurel 2011 has something for every June 20-July 29, 2011 camper, girl and boy, prekindergarten through grade 12. Funtastic Four’s (4-5) New camps and returning camps will make Thrilling Three’s (3-4) this summer one to remember! And the Laurel Summer Institute offers for-credit courses for Tiny Two’s (2-3)

www.clevelandjewishnews.com co-ed students in grades 9-12. Variety of Mom & Me (12-24 months) For more information and to register online go to www.LaurelSchool.org/Summer • Choice of 2-5 Mornings or call Melissa Curtis at 216.455.0154. • Air Conditioned Classrooms • Mystery Guests • Weekly Shabbat Party Laurel School For Further Information Call Moira Levinsohn One Lyman Circle 5570 Harper Road • Solon

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79891 440.248.7766 22 camp 2011 sports, finance for kids, singing, and chesed CAMP GAN IZZY SOLON projects. Join us to see what happy campers are 5570 Harper Road all about. Enrollment accepted weekly or full Solon, Ohio 44139 summer. Eight weeks: $770. One week: $110. 440-498-9533 www.ganizzysolon.com CAMPS FIREBIRD AND ROOSEVELT, Directors: Steffi Apple and Cathy Kantin GREAT LAKES CAMPS Summer fun right in the heart of Solon with 4141 Dublin Road SW swimming, sports, field trips, gymnastics, Bowerston, Ohio 44695 Shabbat parties and more for children grades 866-404-2020 or 866-676-4313 K-6. Check out our Cooking Camp and Sports [email protected] Camp – there’s something here for every child. http://campfirebird.net Three sessions of camp (June 20-July 29) http://camproosevelt.net 9:30-3:30. Extended care and lunch options Directors: Andrew Schwartz and Debbie Collins available. Children need to spend their summers outside running, playing and enjoying friendships. Every CAMP INCENTIVE GRANTS child will feel safe, involved and cared for. Chil- JECC dren run, play, explore, and simply enjoy child- 2030 S. Taylor Road hood. Welcoming staff help parents give the gift Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 of camp to their children. Bar/bat mitzvah prep 216-371-0446, ext. 246; Fax: 216-371-2523 available. Convenient van service from Solon. Future Super Bowl players practice at Camp Gan Israel, where [email protected] campers learn sportsmanship while having fun. www.onehappycamper.org Director: Helen Wolf CAMP GAN ISRAEL OF BEACHWOOD Camp Gan Israel of Beachwood is the leader in Grants are available to first-time campers attending 2479 South Green Road camping for Jewish kids. Offering K-Camp, Day Camp, qualifying Jewish overnight camps. To learn more and Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Pre-Sports, Sports Camp, Pioneer Girls, and Travel to apply, visit the above website or contact The Jewish 216-402-8853 Camp. Choose your own weeks. June 27-Aug. 12, Education Center of Cleveland. [email protected] Mon.-Fri., 9-3. Before- and after-care available. CGI www.cgibeachwood.com Beachwood’s experience lives all year long. See other Director: Rivky Friedman year-round programs on our website.

“My kids had an amazing time at camp & can’t wait to go back!” – Debra C., camp parent Discover Mandel JCC Day Camps Canoeing, kayaking, aqua jump, team sports, arts & crafts, instructional swim, spraygrounds, performing arts, nature, Israeli culture, archery, music & tennis, are just some of the neat things your child will experience at The Mandel JCC’s outstanding day camps. We have an array of camp options for children from 4 years old through Grade 9: • Anisﬁeld Day Camp www.clevelandjewishnews.com • Anisﬁeld Maccabi Sports Village • Francine and Benson Pilloff Family Playmakers Performing Arts Camp • Playland Day Camp

26001 S. Woodland Road, Beachwood, OH CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS / JANUARY 28, 2011 CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS / JANUARY Don’t miss out! Contact Wendi at 216-593-6249 or [email protected] • www.mandeljcc.org 23 camp 2011

CAMP S.T.E.P. CAMP WEKEELA A Division of The Hebrew 979 Allison Ct. Academy of Cleveland Ridgewood, N.J. 07450-2201 1860 S. Taylor Road 201-612-5125; Fax: 201-612-9927 Cleveland Heights, Ohio [email protected] 44118 www.campwekeela.com 216-321-5838, ext. 176; Director: Ephram A. Caflun Fax: 216-321-0588 Coed residential camp on Little www.hac1.org Bear Pond in Maine. Activities include Director: Rabbi Hillel Drazin water skiing, tennis, land and water The S.T.E.P. Summer sports, performing and culinary arts. Torah Enrichment Program Also offers an Outdoor Adventure is a recreational experience field trip program. Campers may that enhances the educa- cycle in Acadia National Park, climb tional goals of The Hebrew the summits of Mt. Khatadin, or Academy. The highly suc- navigate the rapids of the Kennebec cessful camp provides River. children of all backgrounds Archery is one of many “on target” activities at Camp Wise. an opportunity to learn and CAMP WISE including Family Camp, Mom’s Camp, Camp Chai for grow. From pre-school 26001 S. Woodland Road adults with special needs, and more. through 8th grade, campers Beachwood, Ohio 44122 are availed an opportunity 216-593-6250; Fax: 216-831-7796 CHAGRIN VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB SPORTS for spiritual and emotional [email protected] Sailing in the regatta at Camp Wekeela, a AND JUNIOR CAMPS development. Trips to vari- www.campwise.org residential camp in Maine. Bainbridge, Ohio 44023 ous places of recreational For over 100 years, Camp Wise 440-543-5141 and educational interest fol- has been a second home to children http://cvaclub.com low daily shiurim. Camp S.T.E.P. has become a Cleve- ages 7-16. Our traditional Jewish overnight program Our weekly day camps are fun – something the kids land tradition in reaching out to the entire spectrum of offers campers more than 30 activities, including horse- will beg to come back to. Fitness activities, water aware- the Jewish community. back riding, boating, waterskiing, sports, adventure, ness lessons, tennis and daily lunch. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. arts and nature. We also offer year-round programming Group rates and multiple weeks discount available.

Call 440.423.2940 or visit hawken.edu/summer for more info. Camps run at varying intervals between June 13 and July 22. CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS / JANUARY 28, 2011 28, JANUARY / NEWS JEWISH CLEVELAND 24 camp 2011

instructors on quality horses at an exceptional eques- trian facility. Half-day or full-day weekly sessions run June-Aug. Contact us or visit website for discount coupons.

THE CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAM + PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM 11141 East Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44106 216-421-7460; Fax: 216-421-7438 [email protected] www.cia.edu Director: Lisa Kramer Reichel Assistant Director: Richard Maxwell CIA offers programs for creative kids and teens. Young Artists classes are fun and interactive for all ages. Two sessions: June 20-July 1 and July 25-Aug. 5. The Spend summer onstage, acting, singing and dancing Pre-College Residential program (July 10-23) is for with Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory. high-school students who want to pursue art and design. [email protected] Enjoy water sports at Chagrin Valley Athletic Club www.fairmountcenter.org/fpacsummer Sports Camp. Just beware of the BLOB! FAIRMOUNT PERFORMING ARTS Director: Fred Sternfeld CONSERVATORY (FPAC) High-quality conservatory-style theater training and East: Hathaway Brown School CHAGRIN VALLEY FARMS production opportunities for young people entering grades 19600 North Park Blvd. 1-12, college students and adults. Four performance 9250 E. Washington St. Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 opportunities: East: “Les Miserables: School Edition,” West: Magnificat High School “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and “Big, the Musical”; 440-543-7233; Fax: 440-543-7244 20770 Hilliard Road www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com West: “Seussical.” Session 1: June 20-July 8. Session 2: Rocky River, Ohio 44116 July 11-29. Session 3: Aug. 1-12. Adult: July 25-29. Campers ages 4-16 enjoy riding and horsemanship 440-338-3171; Fax: 440-338-4281 lessons (beginner through advanced) from experienced

CLEVELAND CITY DANCE Enjoy the Art of Dance with Patient and Experienced Teachers

13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, Oh 44120 Enjoy Dance at CCD, quality dance instruction with patient and experienced teachers. Ages 2 ½ & up in ballet, jazz, tap, Graham-based modern, hip-hop, musical theater, and more.

Morning & Evening Classes www.clevelandjewishnews.com Children & Adult Classes Available Summer Camp is July 5 – August 13 With a variety of camps for ages 3-20 NEWNon-camp Yoga classes classes for also ages offered 12 & up

Enjoy a $20 discount with ad by Saturday June 18, 2011. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Visit our website or call for program and enrollment dates For a complete class schedule and scholarships call 216-295-2222 or visit Clevelandcitydance.com 2011 28, JANUARY / NEWS JEWISH CLEVELAND 25 camp 2011

Widely recognized as Ohio’s premier summer camp. Outstanding staff, excellent food, great time! Programs separate for boys and girls with daily coed events. “Fun for Now, Skills for Life” is much more than a motto.

FRONTIER DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES Ursuline College 2550 Lander Road Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124 440-646-8156 [email protected] http://frontierdaycamp.webs.com Director: Gary E. Polster Frontier Day Camp for Children with Learning Disabilities is celebrating its 36th year on the campus of The weather’s always right for water games at Frontier Ursuline College, working with youngsters ages 5-13. Future PGA Tour stars take a break at The Golf Dome Day Camp for Children with Learning Disabilities. A 2:1 camper-counselor ratio, optional private tutoring, Summer Camps. and generous financial assistance are all available. Frontier’s goal is to improve children’s confidence, land by using your senses and work together on tikkun FALCON CAMP self-esteem and social skills. olam (repair the world). 4251 Delta Road S.W. Carrollton, Ohio 44615 GANON GIL THE GOLF DOME SUMMER CAMPS Winter: 22232 Rye Road The Temple-Tifereth Israel 8198 E. Washington St. Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 26000 Shaker Blvd. Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 216-991-2489 or 800-837-CAMP Beachwood, Ohio 44122 440-543-1211; Fax: 440-543-6254 Fax: 216-991-4908 216-464-0535; Fax: 216-464-1398 [email protected] [email protected] Director: Lori Kowit www.thegolfdome.com www.falconcamp.com Ganon Gil Summer Camp – “The Great Outdoor Co-Directors: Dave Fullmer and Derrick Blakely Directors: Dave and Emily Devey Adventure 2011!” Explore our three acres of wooded All Sports Camp (ages 8-11), Mighty Mites All Sports

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(ages 5-7), Golf, Lacrosse and Baseball focus on Judaism, Israel, community, Camps. Facilities include indoor driving leadership. friendship, tikkun olam range, baseball/softball batting cages, and FUN! baseball/lacrosse practice field, dodge- ball/soccer cage, and miniature golf. We HATHAWAY BROWN SCHOOL specialize in individual attention. BROAD HORIZONS Vacation Camps GREAT SUMMER SCIENCE DAY CAMPS 19600 North Park Blvd. Great Lakes Science Center Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 601 Erieside Ave. 216-320-8085 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 [email protected] 216-696-2400; Fax: 216-696-2140 www.hb.edu/summer www.greatscience.com Program Director: Siva Grossman Great Lakes Science Center’s Broad Horizons serves girls K-8, Mon- summer camps offer hands-on scientific Thurs., June 20-July 28. Other options exploration for young scientists, engi- are available for boys and girls ages 3-4. neers and inventors from pre-school to Spring and August camps also offered. high school. Weeklong camps are held Riders from beginners to advanced downtown and at Laurel School. Camp HAWKEN SUMMER PROGRAMS Be creative at The Cleveland Institute competitors enjoy Chagrin Valley Farms. content is designed according to age of Art Young Artists Program. 5000 Clubside Road level, and all camps are facilitated by cer- Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124 tified teachers or science professionals. 440-423-2940 offers unique 1- or 2-week opportunities Director: Shelley Goldwater [email protected] in computers, LEGOs, rock band, HABONIM CAMP TAVOR Habonim Camp Tavor is a kibbutz- www.hawken.edu/summer science and theater. Summer Studies for 59884 A.L. Jones Road inspired lifestyle with a wonderful Jewish There’s something for everyone at students entering grades 6-12: reading, Three Rivers, Mich. 49093 atmosphere. It has everything you would Hawken Summer Programs. Day camps writing, foreign languages, math, health 800-558-2867 (TAVOR) expect to find in a quality kosher Jewish provide enrichment opportunities: Boys’ and photography. [email protected] summer camp – boating, campouts, arts Sports, Girls’ Lifetime Adventure, and www.camptavor.com and crafts, swimming – all this with a Preschool Camp. Summer Passport Camp listings continue on page 29

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Volunteers build a school in Agua Fria, Nicaragua, through the Seeds of Learning program. Sowing seeds of learning in Nicaragua HANNAH KERMAN group included 16 students with some they’d grip the bars or our arms in CJN Teen Correspondent rudimentary knowledge of Spanish order to keep their balance. They and two veteran Spanish teachers. We would whoop and holler as we made hat was your favorite part set out from the Cleveland airport at the last turn, landing in front of the of the trip?” 5 a.m., and by 1 that afternoon, we half-finished, three-room school. “W When I returned home were in Managua. From there, we In Nicaragua, there is a deep- from Nicaragua in July, well-meaning drove two hours to Ciudad Dario, a seated sense of community. Everyone relatives and friends would invari- town of about 10,000 in the central pulls together. Kids too young for ably ask which part of the Seeds of part of the country and our home for school would hang around just to be Learning community service project I the next 10 days. near the building project. Older teens, enjoyed the most. I would proceed to The Seeds of Learning’s Learning done with their schooling, would help excitedly explain for a few moments Resource Center (LRC) is a gated haul cement and shovel sand. We felt about the proud and gracious people, compound with sleeping quarters, a it in the country as a whole, picking the stunning landscape, or some of kitchen, a library, and a number of up hitchhikers walking up the moun- the work our group did to help build a classrooms. About 80 local students a tain, no matter if they were carrying school for the rural village Agua Fria. day come to the LRC for after-school a pig or a foot-long machete. Each time I answered, I was left feel- activities with American expatriate Just by being there, by giving our ing my words were insufficient. Patrick Rickon, a short man with a time and modest help, we were How do you explain in a couple gray beard that he would fluff allowed to become a part of the minutes the pride and ingenuity of nervously. community. We were pulled into salsa people living in one room who invite He explained that we were not here dances and invited into homes, you into their home for lunch, cook- to run the school ourselves, but to regaled with stories, given directions, ing tortillas on mud stoves they built help the community run it. Hannah Kerman, left, with two of the and shown anything our new friends themselves? How do you explain the In order to get to the village of village children she met on her trip. thought we might find interesting. simultaneous joy and discomfort of Agua Fria (which means “cold Even now that I’m back home, it’s buying 50-cent ice cream and $3 water”), we would take two vehicles tain. The view was always stunning – impossible to forget the people, their shirts, knowing that your travel on a 40-minute drive to the top of a open blue sky; lush tropical trees; generosity and kindness. money could support a Nicaraguan mountain. The first vehicle was a yellow, orange and white mariposas The trip seeded us with a new way family for months? What’s that feel- covered safari van with two rows of (butterflies). to look at the world, with an under- www.clevelandjewishnews.com ing in your stomach as you wonder benches in the back. The other trans- Each day our entrance into the standing of how similar we all are, what exactly you’ve done to deserve port, the preferred method of travel, village was festive. We’d bump over and with ideas about how to make the your house with running water, air was a flatbed truck with a steel rail the last steep incline, a rocky section world a better place. conditioning, and a refrigerator around the back, affectionately called that inevitably caused a cacophony of Hannah Kerman, daughter of stocked with food? My worldview “the gringo bus.” We’d grab the rail- “oof,” “ahh” and “sorry,” as we jostled Debbie Leizman and Keith Kerman of opened like a watermelon halved by a ing and stand on the back of the open into each other on our way up the hill. Shaker Heights, is a senior at Hawken machete. flatbed, zooming through town, duck- Suddenly our voices would be joined School, where she plays tennis and For the past few years, Hawken ing low-hanging branches as we sped by what sounded like monkey shrieks. lacrosse. She is an editor for the school School has sent a group to participate up the mountain. Each day the safari Little boys would come running, bare newspaper, a member of the Hawken in trips sponsored by Seeds of Learn- van and the gringo bus would wade feet padding over the sand-colored Senate, and a participant in Outdoor ing, an organization co-founded by through streams, bounce over rocks, rocks. The boys, ages 5-10, would speed Leadership. To learn more about Hawken alum Todd Evans that helps and dodge cows to bring our group, up to jump into the back of the truck, Hawken and the Nicaragua trip (open to build schools and foster education laughing and calling to each other in

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in 1896 28, 2011 CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS / JANUARY www.hiramhousecamp.org 216.831.2200 ext. 7366 • [email protected] 29 camp 2011 Memorable summer and year-round HELEN WOLF Special to the CJN Paying for the trip n amazing summer experience, a How to make an Israel trip more high-school semester in Israel, or a affordable: Agap year abroad before going to • Ask about early-bird registration college can be waiting for you. specials and/or scholarships. How about spending 3, 4 or 6 weeks in • Ask your synagogue about desig- Israel, learning about our heritage and nated awards for teen Israel trips. acquiring fabulous new friends? Hiking in • Apply for funding from The Jewish the desert, sleeping in a Bedouin tent, Education Center of Cleveland floating on the Dead Sea, viewing the (JECC), based on financial need. sunrise from the top of Masada, davening • Open a “Gift of Israel” account, a (praying) at the Kotel, and earning high- savings program with matching funds school or college credit for studying in from schools, congregations and the Israel … these are just a few of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. amazing experiences waiting for you. Contact your synagogue, the trip The following are a sample of provider, or Helen Wolf at the JECC at programs available to teens and soon- 216-371-0449 or [email protected]. to-be high-school graduates: Aardvark Israel, for Jewish students ages 17-22 from all over the world, (EIE) is a semester-long, accredited, combines immersion into Israeli society, academic program in fall or spring for service to the community through volun- Visiting the Dead Sea is an Israel experience that can change a teen’s life. Reform high schoolers, plus a new teer work and internships, and learning summer session. Activities include about Israel and Judaism. Students earn campus living at Kibbutz Tzuba, Hebrew college credit for their coursework. Aard- ulpan (language), Gadna (army) pro- vark Israel offers a core program of 5-9 www.passport2theworld.org. $3,499, July 6-Aug. 11. 216-513-0263 or grams, a weeklong pilgrimage to Prague, months with a menu of add-on Sponsored by Bnei Akiva, Mach www.JSUsummer.com. Krakow, Warsaw and more. 212-650- options. 877-634-0162, info@aardvark Hach Ba’aretz Israel Leadership Nesiya is a 6-week Israel journey with 4073, nfty [email protected] or www.nftyeie.org. israel.com or www.aardvarkisrael.com. Summer Program is a 5-1/2-week American and Israeli high-school students Netzer Year is a unique gap-year lead- Alexander Muss High School in educational tour for 10th-grade graduates, from diverse Jewish backgrounds in ership training program for recent Reform Israel has four 8-week sessions during emphasizing religious Zionism as grades 10-12. Nesiya builds a dynamic Jewish high-school graduates with exten- the school year and two 7-week sessions participants discover the beauty of ancient community through outdoor adventure, sive travel, intense leadership training, in the summer for students currently in and modern Israel. 212-465-9536, community service, arts workshops, study, Hebrew and Jewish immersion studies, grades 10, 11 and 12. High-school and [email protected] or www.bnei and the full participation of Israeli peers. and hands-on volunteer work. Live, college credit is available. $400 early akiva.org. Due to the generous support of a local volunteer and learn alongside peers from application incentive. 216-409-9450, Tzofim Chetz V’Keshet is a summer donor, Clevelanders can get merit-based around the world. 212-650-4115, netzer [email protected] or www.amhsi.org. program from the Israeli Scouts for teens fellowships of $3,500, in addition to [email protected] or www.netzeryear.org. B'nai B'rith Youth Organization 14-18. The program, June 27-July 28, need-based support. 212-951-7128, Oranim has many summer options (BBYO) offers the Passport to the features Israeli peer participants, coun- [email protected] or www.nesiya.org. available for teens ages 14-18: 23-day World programs – Euro-Israel Journey: selors from the IDF, Gadna Week, hikes, NFTY Adventure is a unique and Israel Discovery, 27-day Israel and Spain is a 4-week trip first in Spain, with a and new friends. Scholarships available. challenging 4-week summer experience, Greece, 33-day European Capitals and chance to practice Spanish language, and 212-451-6275, cvk@israel scouts.org or exploring the ancient and modern won- Israel, 37-day Europe, Israel, and then on to Israel for 3 weeks. Trek Israel www.israelscouts.org. ders of the land of our people. The NFTY Greece, and a new trip for second-time is a 3-week outdoor program. Euro-Israel National Conference of Synagogue L'Dor V'Dor and NFTY Olé programs travelers, 22-day Community Service Journey: Poland includes 1 week in Youth (NCSY) sponsors TJJ (The start their journeys in Eastern Europe and

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TJJ participants on the JewGlee program will touring options available. www.eCamp Each program visits Israel’s classic sites Ambassadors is a leadership training perform in an audition-only choir while 4u.com. as well as those that are “off the beaten program combining touring and fun with participating in a comprehensive tour of For ages 12-18, Fashion Tel Aviv track.” International Leadership social action, political advocacy, and high- Eastern Europe and Israel. Israel in a camp features clothing and jewelry Seminar Israel (ILSI) is a premier level study. Participants will investigate the Special Way is a 3-week Reform Israel design, makeup and more. www.fashion leadership and enrichment program for Israeli political scene plus study classical experience for teens with special needs. telavaiv.com. BBYO members only. Impact Israel is a texts and ideas of Judaism in a traditional 212-452-6517, [email protected] or Ramah Seminar is a 6-week trip, new 3-week service based program “Beit Midrash” environment. Acceptance www.nftyisrael.org. based in Jerusalem, for students entering working and touring. 800-698-1002, will be based on recommendations and High School in Israel: NFTY CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS / JANUARY 28, 2011 28, JANUARY / NEWS JEWISH CLEVELAND 11th and 12th grades. It includes exploring [email protected] or interviews. TJJ Ambassadors costs Eisendrath International Exchange 30 Israel’s history, archeological digs, tiyulim camp 2011 opportunities in Israel for teens (trips), and more, with Ramah Nativ is a gap-year program for camera lens. www.yjsummer.org. campers. Optional 10-day trip to recent USY high-school graduates Young Judaeaʼs Year Course is an Poland. 212-678-8883, ramah who demonstrate academic and accredited Israeli gap-year program. [email protected] or www.ramah.org.il. leadership skills. Study at Hebrew Participants live in apartments, study Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim University or the Conservative Hebrew and other academics, and (TRY), an 18-week spring program for Yeshiva, followed by living and volunteer. Additional opportunities are grades 10-12, is fully accredited. working on a kibbutz or volunteering available for Special Tracks (including the General studies are combined with in a developing community. 212-533- new Digital Arts Track), world travel enriched experiential programs about 7800, ext. 1119, [email protected] or (Olami), and Shalem (modern Orthodox- Israel, Hebrew and Judaics. 212-678- www.nativ.org. focused program). www.yearcourse.org. 8883, [email protected] or Young Judaea offers a variety of Israel Now is Young Judaea’s Taglit www.ramah.org.il. short-term summer programs in Birthright Israel program for ages 18-26. United Synagogue Youth (USY) Israel for teens entering 10th-12th Amirim, a summer volunteer opportunity has six summer programs, high school grade on YJ Summer. The jam- in Israel, is available for young adults ages in Israel, and a post-high school gap- packed programs offer all the fun 18-35. WUJS Israel Hadassah is a year course. USY Israel Adventure is On Nesiya, American and Israeli teens travel and and excitement of a teen tour plus 6-month program for ages 21-35, with a 4-week adventure. Israel Adventure explore together, forging lifelong friendships. enriching and challenging extras like internship options and an arts track. PLUS adds an extra week of Gadna Maccabiah. YJ Discovery offers a www.wujsisrael.org. 310-709-8015 or (army training). Israel Pilgrimage/Poland with 1 week in Italy. New in 2011, 5-week experience, exploring the country www.youngjudaea.org. Seminar begins with 1 week in Poland LʼTakayn Olam includes social action from top to bottom. 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