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CLEVELANDCLEVELAND JEWISHJEWISH NEWSNEWS SPECIALSPECIAL SECTIONSECTION camp 2011 •• FindFind thethe rightright campcamp www.clevelandjewishnews.com •• TravelTravel andand studystudy inin IsraelIsrael •• TeenTeen adventuresadventures PHOTO / BISON DAY CAMP, CITY OF BEACHWOOD 2011 28, CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS / JANUARY 19 camp 2011 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 spe- cialty 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 Sports, Arts and Adventure est. 1918 est. 1954 Separate Campuses for Girls and Boys. 35+ traditional activities and specialty programs in Tennis, Soccer, Art, Music, Musical Theater, Climbing & Riding. www.clevelandjewishnews.com Regarded as the Finest Private Camps in Ohio since 1918 Optional Bar/Bat Mitzvah and ACT/SAT Prep 79821 CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS / JANUARY 28, 2011 28, JANUARY NEWS / JEWISH CLEVELAND 20 866-404-2020 camp 2011 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 LIKE CAMP FOR KIDS...ONLY BETTER! Re:R^aNZdV /QO§U%COR CV %COR9KUG FRIDAY,F AUGUST 19 THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2011 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 216.593.6250 • [email protected] • campwise.org Call for more information, (216) 593-6250 and visit us on Facebook! 28, 2011 CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS / JANUARY 21 camp 2011 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 CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS / JANUARY 28, 2011 28, JANUARY NEWS / JEWISH CLEVELAND Shaker Heights, OH 44122 79891 440.248.7766 22 camp 2011 sports, finance for kids, singing, and chesed CAMP GAN IZZY SOLON projects.