PARENT HANDBOOK CONTENTS Bus Transportation 2 Air Transportation 3 Communications 4 KAYITZ 2019 Camp Life 8 Medical Information 10 Code of Conduct 13 www.campmassad.org Packing List 15 2 BUS TRANSPORTATION GETTING TO AND FROM CAMP The bus rides to and from camp are an integral part of the summer camp experience. We expect that, whenever possible, all campers will ride the buses provided by the camp. There are three bus locations: Montreal, Toronto, and Montreal-Trudeau Airport. Please see the schedule below for locations and bus times. Please arrive early in order to check in your camper. The buses will leave promptly at their scheduled time. If your camper misses the bus, you will be required to make your own arrangements to get your child to camp. There is no food allowed on the buses, except the Toronto bus (Toronto campers should bring a dairy/pareve, kosher, nut free lunch and snacks). The Toronto bus will make rest stops on the way to/from camp. Luggage will be sent to camp with your children. There is no early luggage drop off. FROM MONTREAL FROM TORONTO Walmart Decarie Parking Lot Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue Parking Lot 5400 Jean-Talon Ouest, H4P 2T5 470 Glencairn Avenue, M5N 1V8 Start of First Session Start of First Session THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 CAMPER CHECK-IN 8:00 AM THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 CAMPER CHECK-IN 6:30AM BUS DEPARTURE 9:00 AM BUS DEPARTURE AT 7 :30 AM End of 1st Starter Session End of 1st Starter Session THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019 BUS ARRIVAL TIME 11:00 AM-12:00 PM THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019 NO BUS TO TORONTO End of First Session End of First Session SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2019 BUS ARRIVAL TIME 11:00 AM-12:00 PM SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2019 NO BUS TO TORONTO Please contact the camp office to make alternate arrangements. Start of Second Session Start of Second Session MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019 CAMPER CHECK-IN 8:00AM MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019 NO BUS TO TORONTO BUS DEPARTURE 9:00 AM Please contact the camp office to make alternate arrangements. End of 2nd Starter Session End of 2nd Starter Session MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 BUS ARRIVAL TIME 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 NO BUS TO TORONTO Please contact the camp office to make alternate arrangements. End of Second Session End of Second Session TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 BUS ARRIVAL TIME 11:00 AM-12:00 PM TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 BUS ARRIVAL TIME 3:00 PM-4:00 PM DON’T BE SHY, WE’RE HERE TO HELP! If you have any questions about transportation to and from camp, please email the camp office at [email protected] or call (819) 326-4686. VISITING DAY Visiting Day will take place on Sunday, July 14th, 2019 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. See page 5 for details. 3 AIR TRANSPORTATION FLIGHT INFORMATION FOR OUT-OF-TOWNERS Campers flying to camp: please book your flights into YUL Montreal-Trudeau Airport. A camp representative will pick up campers at the airport. Families will be informed who will be meeting campers before the start of the session. Campers will be met after baggage claim by staff wearing official Camp Massad t-shirts. Please ensure that your arrival and departure are within the suggested times. Start of First Session THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 FLIGHT ARRIVALS SHOULD BE BETWEEN 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM End of 1st Starter Session THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019 FLIGHT DEPARTURES SHOULD BE BETWEEN 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM End of First Session SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2019 FLIGHT DEPARTURES SHOULD BE BETWEEN DON’T BE SHY, WE’RE HERE TO HELP! 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM If you have any questions about transportation to and from camp, please email the camp office at [email protected] or call (819) 326-4686. Start of Second Session TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018 FLIGHT ARRIVALS SHOULD BE BETWEEN 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM VISITING DAY Visiting Day will take place on Sunday, July 14th, 2019 End of 2nd Starter Session MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 FLIGHT DEPARTURES SHOULD BE BETWEEN from 11:00am to 3:00pm. See page 5 for details. 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM End of Second Session TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 FLIGHT DEPARTURES SHOULD BE BETWEEN 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM 4 COMMUNICATIONS UNPLUGGING TO CONNECT OUR SCREEN POLICY Where going to camp means coming home In keeping with our motto , we have To help guide you, the following is a (non-exhaustive) list of been thinking a great deal. Home has those responsible for others, those that common devices and whether or not they are allowed in camp: empower others, and those who nurture growth. It is progression through tradition. Camp is the opportunity to help our community members develop social skills and reverse the anti-socialization and unhappiness that research has identified as prevalent with camp-aged children. The same researchers are blaming “device activity” as ultimately responsible for this social problem (see Jean Twenge, PhD in iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy – and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood). Our campers, all of whom are in the iGen generation, need sufficient sleep and face-to-face social interactions to grow, to be happy, to thrive, just like the previous generations. For those of us that were campers, some of our best memories often include the late night antics and funny conversations that we had. Granted, there were not many individual screens, but we did have the precursor to the iPod (Walkman, Discman, etc.). Even back then we had FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), so most of us would stay unplugged. As such, Camp Massad is free of screens and gaming devices. Devices for music and books will be permitted for use in the campers’ individual bunks however the devices may not have any videos/movies or games stored on them. Our expectation is that you allow us to nurture our campers, your children, by complying with this rule and not sending them to camp with devices. Just like for our phone and data policy, all devices not permitted in camp will be Just as our campers' bags are checked for food that is not permitted, collected, stored, and then given back to your child as they leave camp. Such their devices will be checked and removed if they are found to have devices do not further our values of Massoret v’Ruach, Dat, Tzionut, Chaverut any applications other than those for music or reading. and Hatzlacha v’Tzmicha and will not be permitted in camp. We're happy to help you navigate this terrain, so check back before you pack! Please help us make Camp their Makom. 5 COMMUNICATIONS KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH YOUR CAMPERS דואר MAIL מצבי חירום EMERGENCIES Your concerns about your child’s welfare are important to us, and we will Please write often! Campers love to receive mail, delivered after lunch every happily answer any questions you may have throughout the summer. day except for Shabbat. Packages are allowed to be sent to camp provided If you contact camp, you can expect that your call will be returned by a that they do not contain food or banned items. Especially for first-time member of our Head Staff within 24 hours with up-to-date information. campers, please send mail before they even leave for camp, so mail is there Note: Phone messages are screened regularly for emergencies after hours. waiting for them. Please focus your letters on positive things; it is not If you have a family emergency, please indicate that on the message — appropriate to break bad news to your child through mail while at camp. It (819) 326-4686. is also not recommended to comment on how much you miss your camper; we do not want them feeling guilty for having fun without you. For the safety of your children, Camp Massad is a closed community. With the exception of Visiting Day, you must contact and receive permission Our mailing address is: Your Camper’s Name from the camp office prior to visiting camp. Camp Massad Please do not make an unannounced visit during camp as you will not be 1780 Chemin du Lac Quenouille permitted into camp. Ste-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec J8C 0R4 דואר אלקטרוני CAMPER EMAIL יום ביקור VISITING DAY Our annual Visiting Day will take place on Sunday, July 14th, from 11:00am to To send your camper an email, just email them from your personal email 3:00pm. This is the perfect time to visit your child and feel the ruach and account. Nothing to sign up for or log into! Every camper has a unique email energy of the summer session, as well as to introduce younger children to address comprised of their first and last name (as written on their registration camp, reunite with old friends, and see our beautiful campus. form). For same-day delivery, emails must be received by 10 AM. Emails Our Camp Director and Senior Staff Members are available to show you received after 10 AM will be delivered next day. Emails are not printed or around, answer your questions, and may even give out some of our camp distributed on Shabbat. cookies. EMAILS WITH PHOTOS WILL NOT BE PRINTED. Your camper’s email: [email protected] 6 טלפונים PHONES We are more than happy to discuss your child’s welfare with you, but IV. Talk about some of the daily routines at camp that your child may not be campers are not allowed to have or use cell phones.