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or parents considering sending a child to camp, local camp officials suggest scheduling a tour before making a decision.

According to Joe Mendes, owner and director of Camp Roosevelt Firebird in Bowerstown in Harrison County, and Pete Conces, recreations supervisor at the city of Beachwood, a camp tour can answer many questions and provide parents peace of mind.

“You can see the facilities and make sure you feel comfortable with Conces your child going there,” Mendes said. “Also, in the case of my camp, you can get excited about what the site offers and when the camper comes back for camp, they will be familiar with the grounds. As a parent, if you get the chance to walk the grounds of the camp with the director, you have a chance to get to know everything on a more Mendes informal and relaxed level – giving you a better idea of what the camp offers.”

Conces said, “If you’re not touring, parents should inquire and interview a camp location. The parents want to find out about proper camper ratio from kids

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to staff. The typical ratio should be 1:8 or 1:10, which makes sure the kids are being supervised. You want to know the background of the people they hire. What is a day at camp like? What are they going to be doing on a daily basis? A lot of those questions are the type that parents would and should call about to ask us.”

Mendes noted a camp visit can be revealing.

“If you’ve made the decision to come down and visit a camp, the tour guide can also give more information,” he said. “You should hear a lot of talking about the staff and what the camp is going to do for the kids. And if you don’t hear that, something is wrong. A lot of subtexts can come out of a visit. You should also look for certain safety accommodations like guardrails on beds, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. You can only have peace of mind once you see it with your own eyes.”

Conces said when parents tour a camp, it can give them a clearer picture of what the camp will be like.

“If you don’t know what you’re going to be putting your child through, it’s peace of mind,” he said. “At our camps, we stick with our guidelines and make sure the child is having a positive camp experience. The child should walk away from the experience and recall with fondness. Camp should be fun and if they have these memories, you’ve done your job.”

Mendes said parents should consider bringing their child with them to visit the camp.

“One of the main points is that you want to set this up for success,” he said. “The experience is for the child. Then the camper can learn some basics, like where they are going to sleep, the facilities and the dining hall.”

Conces agreed children should have an opportunity to learn about the camp, but said parents should be the ones asking questions.

“But, sometimes, parents can put those questions together with the child’s interests in mind,” he said.

“When you’re dealing with an older child, that’s where the input and conversation are imperative. I’ve had parents bring their kids into the office and ask questions and then I have the opportunity to talk with them one on one.”

Mendes said parents should start searching by visiting a camp’s website.

“Most camps should have an FAQ section on their website where you can see what you’d like to learn more about,” he said. “The American Camp Association also has materials about getting your child ready for camp. Just have your thoughts together before you show up to visit so you will have clear talking points.”

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now is on the ground and summer is months away, but it’s time to start thinking about summer camp. Many camps are beginning registration and holding open houses, and spots fill up quickly.

According to Bill Champ, middle school dean of students and director of summer programs at University School in Shaker Champ Heights; Rachel Felber, camp director at Mandel Jewish Community Center’s Camp Wise in Claridon Township; and Courtney Guzy, executive director at Hiram House Camp in Moreland Hills, it’s never too early to begin Felber a search.

“There are so many choices out there for summer camps,” Guzy said. “Kids get involved in so many activities so a lot of summer programs that are offered can fill up quickly. So, if a parent Guzy has decided they wanted to send their kids to summer camp, it’s important to register as soon as possible so they don’t miss out on the available spots.”

Champ said about 100 families already have registered for University School camps.

“People start to think about it over winter break,” he said. “There are a couple of camp fairs in January and February and then in the middle of March, the camps start to fill up. It’s important to start early because then you have choices. For our day camp, we have a discount for early sign-up.”

Felber said Camp Wise has discounts for early sign-ups and sometimes, their waiting list starts as early as the first day of registration.

“By registering early, parents can save hundreds of dollars while also ensuring their camper has a spot secured for the summer,” she said. “This also gives first-time camp families time to prepare for the summer. Many camps host events during the year where first-time campers can meet camp staff and visit the camp.”

Guzy said if parents wait longer, fewer opportunities may be available.

“Parents will have more choices on weeks available and if the child wants the opportunity to try a couple of different camps throughout the summer, they have that opportunity before weeks fill and the programs get closed out,” she said. “Parents should also consider what their family

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budget is. Take a look at what they want to spend personally on their family for summer camp. They might want to take advantage of camps that have scholarships available. Once they know what their budget is, they know how many weeks or days a child can attend.”

Champ said, “Programs fill up fast. The day camp (at University School), which is our flagship program, we limit our group size. We keep our counselor to camper ratio low. Our camp starts to fill up during spring break. Come July 5th, kids are home and getting bored and spending all that time is never as good of a plan as you think. Once that time comes around, you can’t get into any good camps or at least the camps your kids are interested in.

“My point is, starting early can just be thinking about it and trying to decide if you want to do it. It gives you time to really do your due diligence and research.”

Felber suggested families start researching camps one year in advance.

“Camp Wise and many other residential summer camps hold summer tours,” she said. “That is a great opportunity for future families to see the camp in action and meet the camp staff. Registration opens in September for the following summer.

Another great opportunity to explore camps is to attend their family events. Camp Wise hosts a family fun day and family camp in August.”

Guzy said starting early also gives parents an opportunity to consider a child’s interests during the selection process.

“It’s important for parents to find what is the right fit for their child and their family,” she said. “There may be a camp that sounds great for the activities and time frame but it might come down to it that it doesn’t fit.”

Champ said families should select a camp that works best for them and to consider the experience a child will have.

“Right now, most summer programs are really diverse,” he said. “Match the camp to your child’s interest. A boy or girl who is not into sports shouldn’t do a sports camp.

Don’t overlook summer camp, as it’s a great opportunity for kids no matter where they go.”

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ducational camps can provide the right solution for children who may become bored over the summer.

Leah Seiger, head of the drama program at Camp Gan Israel in Beachwood, and Vanessa Diffenbacher, associate head and head of the lower school at Lawrence School in Broadview Heights, said educational camps can encourage learning.

“Often times, a lot of children lose a lot of traction in the summer.

It’s kind of like building up rust,” Diffenbacher said. “When you put your child through some kind of academic Diffenbacher program during the summer, it helps them get some of that rust off and helps them learn. So, when they come back to school, they can take off. It’s a really great way for parents to keep their kids academically engaged.”

Seiger said at Camp Gan Israel, every opportunity offers learning. She recalled times where children may have forgotten their kosher lunch, which caused other children to ask Seiger what that meant.

“One of the campers later told me at the end of the week she learned the difference between kosher and non-kosher foods and that she was going to pass the information onto her family,” she said. “Every opportunity is one to learn and grow. The best thing about this is that every time something like this happens, we are able to not only teach the child affected but other children around as well. I don’t try to make these lessons, they occur naturally.”

Diffenbacher said summer is a perfect opportunity for children to work on a specific skill or subject they struggle with.

“Getting that jump start on academic skills that the child may struggle with, they can focus on that skill in the summer,” she said. “When you’re doing tutoring in the school year, that can overwhelm them with new information. In the summer, it’s fresh and you can narrow it down to focus on those skills.”

Seiger said Jewish day school students who attend camp receive lessons that can reinforce their studying.

“Rivky (Friedman, director of Camp Gan Israel) got a call the other day from a previous camper and they said they had a great experience at camp,” she said. “They said they wanted to get back in touch with their religion and wanted to become involved with camp this summer. You never know what kind of impact you’re making. They are learning and that learning is being reinforced by the concepts they will already learn at school. These ideas then aren’t lost over the summer.”

Diffenbacher said Lawrence School’s Lions Leap, an academically driven camp for grades one through six, makes learning fun and exciting.

“You’d think you’d get a lot of pushback from the kids but mid-way through the first week, they realize learning is fun and can be easy,” she said. “When children are excited and able to articulate what they are learning, that is a good program. At the Lions Leap camp, we really hone in on reading, writing and math skills.

“We teach a lot of organizational skills in the program and it’s a small class size. Being so small, the teachers can hone in on the individual needs of children. The social part of the small class is great. It’s so remarkable how close-knit these kids get together.”

Seiger said, “(Educational camps) are a good time to learn in a fun environment. You learn a lot of practical things along with things you may learn in school. I think it’s an awesome opportunity to expand a child’s mind in a different way.”

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religious-centric summer camp may be a good option for families looking to continue a child’s religious studies into the summer.

Rabbi Joshua Skoff, senior rabbi at Park Synagogue in Cleveland Heights and Pepper Pike, and Rabbi Simcha Dessler, educational director of the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland in Cleveland Heights, said a religious camp allows children to learn about their faith in a new setting. “(Children) know that keeping a healthy body is part of Judaism and helping others and being a team player is part of Judaism,” Skoff said. “We teach (at camp) the Hebrew blessings and prayers, but we are also teaching teamwork, sharing and Jewish values. You can get that in the natural environment of the camp.”

He also said, “you’re also learning Jewish rituals there, but in addition, you’re learning Judaism in a natural environment that is hard to teach at a desk.”

Dessler said, “A faith-based summer camp enables children of all ages to benefit from the spiritual, social and emotional experience that enhances both the recreational and religious day camp experience.”

Skoff said religious camps are special because of their direct connection with synagogues.

“The synagogue is a unique place in Jewish life,” he said. “It is very cradle to grave. When talking about how special a community is, camp connected to a synagogue, it’s something so hard to explain if you haven’t experienced it. The kids then understand that they are part of a larger structure. It reminds you of your identity as a camper, but also that you’re a member of the Jewish people.”

Skoff said religious camps offer another way to keep youth interested in their synagogue.

“Long-term exposure makes a wonderful impact on them,” he said. “A lot of kids grow up and go to college and at some point, they feel a bit disenfranchised. They then only return when others invite them to the synagogue. But for kids that come every day and to camp every day, they realize that a relationship with the synagogue is nice and imperative. Camp is a great experience, especially when building these connections to the synagogue.”

Dessler said Hebrew Academy’s Summer Torah Enrichment Program, or Camp STEP, supports campers in their religion in various ways.

“The inclusion of prayers, a focus on Shabbos and the storyline of the weekly Torah portion and creative project-based

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learning support campers in their religion,” he said. “They are integral components of the program at Camp STEP. There, campers enjoy a true sense of belonging, an appreciation for their heritage and an appreciation to be part of a warm and thriving religious-affiliated community.”

As for Park Synagogue’s Park Day Camp, Skoff said kids develop an “identity of themselves as a Jew that they aren’t going to get at a camp that is not associated with a religious community.”

“They will understand that Judaism can form a daily part of their lives, not only when they are in services, though that’s part of the schedule too,” he said. “But in addition, at other parts of the day, they are aware that they are learning these parts of Jewish values. It has positive, long-term effects on them. All of the kids going to the camp are going every day and having good experiences and making good memories, making their relationship to the synagogue stronger.”

Dessler said parents can determine if a religious camp is the right option for their child based on a number of factors.

“These factors include, but are not limited to, social, recreational and enrichment opportunities, culture, philosophy integration, location and cost,” he said. “While all of these factors are part of the decision process, it is about the smile on the face of the child when he or she comes home. That’s when the parents are sure that they made the right decision.”

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eginning a camp search can prove overwhelming because of the number of options.

According to Dave Devey, director of Falcon Camp in Carrollton in Carroll County, David Faulstich, executive director of Red Oak Camp in Kirtland, and Terry Dombrowski, fitness manager at Chagrin Valley Athletic Club in Bainbridge Township, parents should consider several factors when looking for a camp.

“They should be asking themselves what program they are looking for,” Faulstich said. “For example, families that are considering a camp that focuses on children that have special needs, there are great programs targeted to that.

Another consideration would be a day or resident camp.

Part of that depends on the age of the camper.”

Falcon Camp is an overnight camp, Devey said, so “it’s about taking an honest look at your child to see what they are ready for. You need to look at yourself and see what you’re ready to let your child do. It’s more often than not, that you have to assure the parents that everything will be OK.” Devey said parents also should consider a child’s interest regarding the type of camp.

“If you’re looking for a good overnight experience, a traditional camp would be a better starting place unless you know there is a specific thing (the child) wants to do,” he said. “At a traditional camp, they can try a multitude of things. With a specialty camp, the difference is that you need to think about your child a little more.”

Dombrowski said, “Some parents we deal with ask their kids what they are looking for. Then, parents can visit camp websites or Facebook pages. Our website lists everything we do, like the camp schedule and what to bring. Try and get as much information about the camp as you can and then show it your child and ask them what they think.”

Faulstich said it helps if parents can learn all they can about a camp.

“Many publications produce camp guides and camp fairs occur as well,” he said. “You can take the camper to the fair or let them check out their website. If the camper is not interested in the program you picked, they might not have a good experience. Making sure they are excited about it and that they know what to expect and having that consistent positive message is important.”

Dombrowski suggested parents and children gather information that better equips them to ask questions, such as the types of programs offered.

“Our camp is good old-fashioned summertime fun,” she said. “We try to have fun by incorporating all kinds of stuff. We do arts and crafts and kitchen chemistry. Also, if they can, they should visit the facility. We’re a club that is open year-round. That’s another way to get a feel for the atmosphere of the facility.”

Devey said it’s OK for parents to walk away if they are uncomfortable with any answers.

“It’s not worth the stress,” he said. “There are so many options out there. It’s important to talk. If you can meet someone in person, that’s the best way to do it. It’s reassuring because you’re asking someone to take care of your child and there isn’t any bigger reasonability than that.”

Faulstich said parents also can ask other families about their experiences.

“Some of our biggest influencers are the folks that we know,” Faulstich said. “They are our friends and we trust their opinion. It’s important to consider, but not every child is interested in the same thing. Parents may have

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commonalities but their children may be different. You should ask them what their child and didn’t like.”

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friends and families during their search. We have a lot of that here. Families come back over and over and they are sad when they are too old to come back. I would encourage them to ask current and former families what they think about it.”

Devey said the bottom line is the parent should be comfortable with the decision.

“You want to put your child in a situation where they feel comfortable,” he said. “Being apprehensive about a new situation means being smart. There is going to be some nervousness, but you have to be able to trust a little bit after all the research. The experience, the value that you’re giving to your child, is worth the initial nervousness.”

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ummer camps provide a positive experience to try new things and to socialize outside of one’s comfort zone.

According to Chris McCloskey, intervention specialist at Julie Billiart School’s Beyond Camp in Lyndhurst, and Connie Boros, vice president of recreation at the Achievement Centers for Children, including Camp Cheerful in Strongsville, children with special needs or learning needs can enjoy these new experiences.

Boros said a primary reason for children with these needs to attend a specialized camp is “the environment focuses on their strengths and abilities, where the child is comfortable and allowed to be a kid.”

“Some other camps that are not specific to special needs might not have the training,” she said.

“Sometimes, it’s a logical reason parents choose a specialized camp.

Our facility has laid pathways and adapted the grounds for campers with physical disabilities.”

McCloskey said if a child wants to go to camp, selecting a specialized camp should be an easy decision.

“Specialized camps align with the needs of the campers,” he said.

“They can approach their needs with a more clinical approach and it could help them in ways that a typical camp might not be able to. Besides the basic joys of participating in a camp and the community, campers in specialized camps get a more individualized approach to their needs. At Beyond Camp, we give campers a social language assessment. Then, we can tailor and create unique lessons and experiences for the camper.”

Boros said specialized camps aren’t much different from an average camp because both have primary goals of safety and fun.

“That’s true for our camp, but (our camp) also offers the opportunity to build social skills and how to communicate with others,” she said. “In doing those two things, you see a lot of confidence built at camp.”

McCloskey said, “Some of the

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things we do to support kids is that we want to provide them with a unique four-week adventure. We provide social skills boosts and academic boosts. I am familiar with the camps in the area but I know ours is unique in terms of tailoring and addressing a camper’s specific needs. We try to balance those things – the academic and the social. We also choose a group team building activity for our campers and this year we chose basketball.”

Boros and McCloskey both said finding the right specialized camp starts with a parent researching and meeting the camp’s staff.

“Research what camps are available in your area,” McCloskey said. “One of the things we are proud of here at Beyond Camp is our accomplished staff. You should always ask how much experience a staff has. We have very high-quality staff here, made up of intervention specialists like myself.”

Boros said, “It begins with meeting the camper and family.

Anytime we a have a camper that is joining us for the first time, we have an individual intake process where we get to know the child and what would help them be successful. It’s not a generic application where we hope for the best – we know exactly who is coming to camp. We then match them with a group of

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kids they will get along with and counselors we know that will work well with them. From there, we adjust the camp experience to any needs that arise.”

McCloskey noted families should ask camp professionals how they record a child’s progress regarding experiences and field trips.

“Most of all, it’s important to encourage your child to step out of their comfort zone,” he said.

“So many campers come here on the first day and are nervous and hesitant to take part but they end up having the time of their lives.”

Boros added, “My biggest pieces of advice (for parents) would be to visit in person and speak to the people involved in the camp program. It’s good to know what your options are – so visit many providers and trust your gut.”

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www.hawken.edu/summer 440 . 423 . 2940 summerprograms@hawken.edu

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June 18 - July 27, 2018 For more information or to register go to: ruffingmontessori.net/camps

JANUARY 26, 2018 CAMP GAN IZZY SOLON

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5570 Harper Road Solon, OH 44139 440-498-9533 ganizzy@solonchabad.com ganizzysolon.com Director: Mushkie Galperin Camp Gan Izzy in Solon offers Day Camp for grades kindergarten through fourth grade and Explorers Program for grades five to seven.

Our camp has three specialty options; campers can choose to join theatre, sports or art. All specialties enjoy swimming in our heated pool, field trips and a wide array of activities.

Our beautiful campus includes a swimming pool, shaded playing fields and air-conditioned facility. We offer four sessions from June 4 to July 27, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hot buffet lunch is available as well as extended care from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call us for a tour.

3845 Bathurst St. Suite 310 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3H 3N2 416-789-2193 Fax: 416-789-3970 info@campramah.com campramah.com Director: Dr. Ron Polster Camp Ramah in Canada features programs on the waterfront, in sports and outdoor adventure, and in the arts – all within the context of a vibrant Jewish community. Camp operates under the guidance of the National Ramah Commission and The Jewish Theological Seminary and is governed by the Ramah Canada Committee.

CAMP INCENTIVE GRANTS 2030 S. Taylor Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-371-0446 Fax: 216-371-2523 mgroys@jecc.org onehappycamper.org Director: Maya Holtz Groys The Michael and Anita Siegal One Happy Camper Program Incentive grants (not need based) up to $1,000 are available to first time campers (currently in grade three and above) attending qualifying Jewish overnight camps for a minimum of 19 days. Visit onehappycamper.org or jecc.org for day school students. For questions, contact the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland at 216-371-0446.

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CLEVELAND CITY DANCE Home of the City Ballet of Cleveland,

Visit our website or call for program and enrollment dates.

For a complete class schedule call 216-295-2222 or visit Clevelandcitydance.com

CAMP S.T.E.P. A Division of Hebrew Academy of Cleveland 1860 S. Taylor Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-321-5838, ext.176 Fax: 216-321-0588 hac1.org Director: Rabbi Hillel Drazin The S.T.E.P. Summer Torah Enrichment Program is a recreational experience that enhances the educational goals of The Hebrew Academy in a fun environment. The highly successful camp provides children of all backgrounds an opportunity to learn and grow. From pre-school through eighth grade campers are availed an opportunity for spiritual and emotional development. Trips to various places of recreational and educational interest follow daily shiurim. Camp S.T.E.P. has become a Cleveland tradition in reaching out to the entire spectrum of the Jewish community.

CAMP WALDEN, MI 5607 S. River Rd., Cheboygan, MI 4971 248-225-1256 Fax: 844-272-6354 summer@campwaldenmi.com campwaldenmi.com Directors: Liz Stevens and Scott Ruthart Camp Walden is a coed overnight camp founded in 1959. Vast activity program includes land/water sports, performing and visual arts, horseback, media, outdoor life and more. Accredited and dedicated to the best practices; mature staff; directors who give special attention to individual camper needs.

Nuture Your Passion and Talent.

Build Balance, Poise, Technique & Friendships • Open House March 24, includes free show • Spring Show Performances May 12 & June 2 • Summer Programs June 11-30 and July 9-August 11

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26001 S. Woodland Road Beachwood, OH 44122 216-593-6250 Fax: 216-831-7796 wisekids@mandeljcc.org campwise.org Located in Chardon, Ohio, on 350 beautifully wooded acres, award-wining Camp Wise offers exciting overnight camp options for girls and boys entering grades two to 11. New high ropes course expansion, archery, water skiing, horseback riding, lake activities, sports, arts, drama and zip line are just some of the amazing activities campers experience while making lasting friendships and memories of a lifetime.

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Chagrin Valley Athletic Club Sports and Junior Camps

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Summer Camps

Bainbridge Township, OH 44023 440-543-5141 info@cvaclub.com cvaclub.com FB:/cvaclub Weekly day camps are fun – something the kids will beg to come back to. Fitness activities, water awareness lessons, tennis and daily lunch.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Group rates and multiple-week discounts available.

216-987-3075, option No. 1 tri-c.edu/summercamps Tri-C Summer Camps Offer Real-World Adventure and Learning in Your Neighborhood Tri-C summer camps for children and teenagers are the perfect fit for talented, smart and enthusiastic youth who are eager to learn about a wide variety of topics. Offerings are available around Cuyahoga County for ages 4 and up and include basketball, engineering, film, fitness, leadership, performing arts, music, technology and much more.

Cleveland Playhouse CPH Theatre Academy 1901 E. 13th St. Cleveland OH, 44114 216-400-7061 / 216-802-3031 ndiamond@clevelandplayhouse.com clevelandplayhouse.com Director: Pamela DiPasquale For more than eight decades, CPH has offered educational programming as varied as the stories on its stages. Alumni include Academy Award-winner Paul Newman, Academy Award- and Tony Awardwinner Joel Grey, and Toy Story 3 Director Lee Unkrich, among many other successful film and theatre talents.

CPH Theatre Academy has summer day programs for teens pursuing a career in theatre, preschool children with big imaginations and everyone in between. Faculty from Tony-Award-recipient Cleveland Play House will excite creative potential and nurture your passion for live theatre.

Cultural Immersion Camp The Lippman School 750 White Pond Drive Akron, OH 44320 330-836-0419 Register at ShawJCC.org/Camp With Chinese students from Guangdong Province, China, campers will explore American history and Northern Cheyenne Native American culture. Afternoons will include recreational opportunities, including swimming and hiking in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This camp is a hands-on learning experience with instruction from The Lippman School and Northern Cheyenne nation.

First Session: June 17 - July 13

Second Session: July 15 - August 10

Taste of Beber: August 3-August 5 (847) 677-7130 www.bebercamp.com

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Camps include princess/prince camps, musical theater, and intensive ballet programs for the serious dancer.

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With an awesome array of activities, a supportive camp family and a beautiful Northern Michigan setting, kids really do make the most of summer at Walden! Find dates for our 2- through 7-week sessions, 3-day Mini Mini Session, and Leader in Training program for campers entering 11th grade, at our Website.

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Summer Camps Preschool to Teens Day Camps Enrichment Camps Sports Camps Art Camps Theater Camps

216-831-8601 Registration begins February 10 at 9:00am at the Pepper Pike Learning Center on the Orange Schools Campus or online at

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Falcon Camp 4251 Delta Road SW Carrollton, OH 44615 216-991-2489 / 800-837-CAMP info@FalconCamp.com falconcamp.com Director: Dave Devey Celebrating 60 years as one of Ohio’s premier summer camps. We offer a wide variety of activities, outstanding staff, excellent food, great time. Daily program separate for boys and girls with planned coed events. “Fun for now, skills for life” is more than a motto. It embodies what a unique experience Falcon Camp really can be.

Fairmount Early Childhood Center Camp 24601 Fairmount Blvd.

Beachwood, OH 44122 216-464-2600 Fax: 216-292-4174 kml@beachwoodschools.org beachwoodschools.org/fairmount.aspx Director: Karen Leeds Fairmount Early Childhood Center Summer Camp accommodates children entering preschool - entering 2nd grade. Weekly themes, outdoor activities, guest performers, field trips, art and the use of the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center are some of the highlights.

Registration is currently open for Beachwood residents and opens to non-residents January 31st.

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GILMOUR DAY CAMPS 34001 Cedar Road Gates Mills, OH 44040 gilmour.org/summercamp summercamp@gilmour.org 440-473-8000 ext. 2267 Discover summer fun at Camp Gilmour. With new specialty camps including gaming, 3D printing, fencing, baking, “Sciensational” workshops and more, Camp Gilmour has something for everyone. Camp Gilmour also offers Preschool Camp, Day Camp, sports camps and academic enrichment courses.

June 4-Aug. 3. Register at gilmour.org/summercamp. Questions? Contact Camp Gilmour at summercamp@gilmour.org or 440-684-4580.

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HATHAWAY BROWN SCHOOL 19600 N. Park Blvd.

Shaker Heights, OH 44122 216-320-8085 jhabig@hb.edu hb.edu/summer Director: Jason Habig At Hathaway Brown in Shaker Heights, campers from preschool-age through college have an array of options, many of which are co-ed, to create their own summer adventures filled with fun, learning, and memories to last a lifetime. Flexible schedules available. Register today at hb.edu/summer or call 216-320-8085 to learn more.

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HAWKEN SUMMER PROGRAMS 5000 Clubside Drive Lyndhurst, OH 44124 440-423-2940 summerprograms@hawken.edu hawken.edu/summer Hawken Summer Programs offer a variety of activities led by experienced professionals for boys and girls ages 4 to 14. Camp offerings include Hawklings, Boys or Girls Day Camps, Boys Sports Camp and Girls Lifetime Adventure Camp. Camps run between June 4 and Aug.10. For more information, contact summerprograms@hawken.edu, 440-423-2940, or visit hawken.edu/summer.

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LAWRENCE SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS Broadview Heights (Lower School) Sagamore Hills (Upper School) 440-526-0717 Fax: 440-526-0595 admissions@lawrenceschool.org summeratlawrence.org Come learn, explore and play at Lawrence School this summer. Our carefully constructed programs are designed for students of all grade levels and offer children the opportunity to have fun, catch up academically, make new friends and dive deeper into their interests. Visit summeratlawrence.org to learn more.

MANDEL JCC DAY CAMPS 26001 S. Woodland Road Beachwood, OH 44122 216-593-6249 daycamps@mandeljcc.org mandeljcc.org/daycamps Voted Best Day Camp- Mandel JCC J-Day Camps have something for all kids ages 2 to grade nine. With daily instructional and free swim and days filled with everything from boating to archery to sports, theater and arts, led by staff that serve as positive role models for your children, The J provides your family with lasting memories at their new summer home.

THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT 11125 Magnolia Drive Cleveland, OH 44106 216-421-5806, ext. 100 TheMusicSettlement.org/camp In addition to its popular Music Builders (three- and six-week sessions) and Music Safari camps for young children and tweens, The Music Settlement’s summer music camps will immerse your child in instruction of instruments/genres of his or her choice, including jazz, piano, hip-hop, chamber, orchestra, rock and blues, a cappella, Suzuki and more. Register online before April 1 for a 10 percent discount.

Questions? Contact Leora@campramah.com www.campramah.com 416.789.2193 x2133

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ORANGE COMMUNITY EDUCATION & RECREATION SUMMER OF FUN

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Pepper Pike, OH 216-831-8601 orangerec.org Contact: Youth Department 216-831-8601 ext. 5101 Excitement is in the air this summer as Orange Community Education & Recreation presents a summer of fun featuring a wide variety of day camps, enrichment camps, art camps, theater camps and sports camps for toddlers to teens. All camps are close to home on the Orange School campus, which features a kid-friendly outdoor leisure pool with a slide and waterfalls, groomed sports fields, playgrounds and hiking trails.

Registration for summer camps for residents begins Saturday, Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. at orangerec.com. Residents needing assistance can stop by the Pepper Pike Learning Center from 9 a.m. to noon. Nonresidents may register online and in person beginning Feb. 12. A payment plan for all is available for camps priced $99 or more if registering by Feb. 12.

A complete listing of summer camps and spring and summer classes is available at orangerec.com. For more information call Orange Community Education & Recreation at 216-831-8601 or visit orangerec.com.

PARK DAY CAMP 27500 Shaker Blvd.

Pepper Pike 440-543-8802 Fax: 216-321-0639 parksynagogue.org Director: Michael Rubin Park Day Camp offers convenient and affordable two- to eight-week sessions from June 11 to Aug. 3 for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. Enjoy daily swimming in our private pool, Judaics, sports, arts and crafts, music and nature activities. Daily kosher hot lunch and afternoon snack included.

Before and after care is available.

RATNER MONTESSORI CAMP AND RATNER SCHOLARS CAMP 27575 Shaker Blvd.

Pepper Pike, OH 44124 216-464-0033 crolen@theratnerschool.org theratnerschool.org/parents/summer-program/ Chelsea Rolen Ratner offers two summer camp options: The Ratner Montessori Summer Camp for students ages 2 through 6, with half-day and full-day options, and The Ratner Summer Scholars Camp for students currently in grades one through four, offering readers’ theater, science experiments, art and design, coding, and service learning projects.

Cultural Immersion Camp -Explore American history and Northern Cheyenne Native American culture with Chinese students from Guangdong Province, China in the morning -Enjoy recreational activities in the afternoons, including hiking in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and daily swimming

August 6-10, 2018 Grades 5-7 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $300 (cost includes all classes, weekday camp activities, lunches & snacks)

How to Register: -Online at ShawJCC.org/Camp -In person at the Shaw JCC front desk, 750 White Pond Drive in Akron -By phone at 330-835-0052 The Lippman School is located at 750 White Pond Drive in Akron, offering a globalized transitional kindergarten through 8th grade education. For more information, visit TheLippmanSchool.org

RED OAK CAMP 9057 Kirtland-Chardon Road Kirtland, OH 44094 440-256-0716 marketing@redoakcamp.org redoakcamp.org At Red Oak Camp, we have activities that excite, delight, and inspire. Camp sessions begin June 11 for children age 6 to 15. Horsemanship, climbing, archery, canoeing, ropes course, and more. Nestled on 87 acres in Kirtland, Red Oak Camp is the perfect choice for your campers this summer. ACA Accredited.

SUMMER AT LAUREL Lyman Campus: 1 Lyman Circle, Shaker Heights, OH Butler Campus: 7420 Fairmount Road, Russell Township, OH 216-455-0154 LaurelSchool.org/Summer Summer at Laurel offers exciting sports, adventure, theatre, science and specialty camps for girls and boys entering preschool to grade 12. There is a wide range of opportunities at both Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights and its Butler Campus in Russell Township. Half- and full-day options as well as beforeand after-camp care make summer at Laurel the perfect destination for campers and parents alike.

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SUMMER RUFFING IT Ruffing Montessori School 3380 Fairmount Blvd.

Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-932-7866 Fax: 216-321-7568 julias@ruffingmontessori.net ruffingmontessori.net/camps Children work with professional artists, musicians and trained educators who provide a joyful, quality experience in small, student-centered groups. S.T.E.A.M. classes in academics, art, athletics, drama, media, music and science are fun, engaging and productive. Six weeks: June 18-July 27. Ages 18 months up to grade nine.

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Through activities designed to help build friendships within cabin groups and units, campers become a part of a greater Jewish community. From sports, to the arts; from nature activities, to outdoor, adventure programs, GUCI has something for everyone.

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YABI NURSERY & CHILD CARE 2308 Warrensville Center Road University Heights, OH 44118 216-932-7664 lindaben@ameritech.net Director: DiLinda Bensoussan YABI Nursery & Child Care specializes in infant, toddler and preschool care from 6 weeks to 4 years of age and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. We will accommodate your part time and full-time schedule needs. Summer session includes creative crafts, outdoor water play in our adjacent fully equipped playground combined with developmentally appropriate programming. Fully licensed by the state of Ohio Dept. of Human Services. YABI has been under the directorship of Linda Bensoussan since its establishment in 1986 offering quality care with a Jewish flair.

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Turning Your Obstacles into Opportunities

Mayerson JCC names former Clevelander Rapport camp director BECKY RASPE | SPECIAL SECTIONS STAFF REPORTER @BeckyRaspeCJN braspe@cjn.org |

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he Mayerson Jewish Community Center in suburban Cincinnati has named former Clevelander Judith Rapport as the center’s new camp director.

As camp director, Rapport will be responsible for the development, implementation and promotion of camp programs, as well as general camp staff Rapport management.

Rapport has experience in camp management. Prior to her becoming camp director at the Mayerson JCC, she was a cornerstone fellow at the Mandel JCC’s Camp Wise in Claridon Township and unit head at Camp Robert Krohn Livingston Memorial Camp in Cincinnati.

She also has experience in the field of Jewish youth engagement and outreach,

working at BBYO as the associate regional director of the Ohio Northern Region.

Rapport said though the camp and its community are already great, she can’t wait to bring new ideas to the table.

“I believe Camp at the J is a wonderful community that builds strong connections between campers and families,” she said in a news release. “I want to build on its excellent foundation and to grow camp to touch as many families as we can. I believe in creative, fun, out-of-the-box programming that is inclusive to all of our campers. I want every camper to be excited in the morning when they get to camp and eager to tell their parents about the things they did at the end of the day.”

The Mayerson JCC is at 8485 Ridge Road in Amberly Village. For more information about Camp at the J, visit bit.ly/2rzHyW1.

Launch into the fall with our summer program!

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Mandel JCC offering day camp experience on snow days

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo camp registration to open Feb. 1

The Mandel Jewish Community Center is offering local families a day camp option for snow days.

Parents can purchase “Snow Day Insurance” for the 2017-18 school year. Snow day insurance guarantees families three days of Mandel JCC use when school is closed for inclement weather.

During snow days, there will be time to swim, play in the gym, do arts and crafts, play games, watch movies or play in the snow. Families are asked to appropriately pack for swimming and playing outside. A snack will be provided, but lunches should be brought from home.

Snow days are only available to those who purchase in advance. In extreme weather, the center may close and not honor Snow day Insurance.

Admission is $110 per child for Mandel JCC members and $150 for community members. To register, visit bit.ly/2rvPnff.

For more information about snow day insurance, contact Jamie Ross, assistant director of children, youth and teen programs, at 216-593-6236 or jross@mandeljcc.org.

The Mandel JCC is at 26001 S. Woodland Road in Beachwood.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Zoo Summer Day Camp’s registration opens Feb. 1.

The camp, at 3900 Wildlife Way in Cleveland, gives campers the opportunity to connect with wildlife and inspires personal responsibility for conserving the natural world.

Campers are grouped according to age. There are 10 camp sessions, each with a theme, which include: animal coverings, basic needs, conservation, enrichment, life cycles, food webs, wildlife biology and classification.

Parents have several opportunities to register, online and by mail. To register online, visit bit.ly/2G8JnMJ. To register via email, parents should fill out the registration form at bit.ly/2G5I55b and address it to Attn:

Education Registration Office, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109.

For more information, call 216-635-3391 or email programregistration@clevelandmetroparks.com.

Tri-C to hold six youth summer camps

Cuyahoga Community College is accepting applications for its six summer camps – technology, film, science, fashion and culinary (ages 6 to 16); creative arts (ages 4 to 18); science and technology (ages 10 to 18); recreation and sports (ages 4 to 14); public safety (ages 15 to 18); and game design (ages 11 to 14).

To register, visit tri-c.edu/summercamps or call 866-933-5178. Parents also can complete the mail-in form at bit.ly/2GavVZ4 and send it addressed to Attn: Summer Camps Registration, Cuyahoga Community College, 3409 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115.

Mandel JCC offers vacation day camp Feb. 19 The Mandel Jewish Community Center will offer a Presidents Day Vacation Camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Feb. 19 at the community center’s multipurpose room No. 1, 26001 S. Woodland Road in Beachwood.

Children can swim, enjoy gym time, participate in arts and crafts and watch movies. Parents are asked to send their child with a swimsuit, sneakers and a lunch.

Towels will be provided.

Admission is $50 for Mandel JCC members and $70 for nonmembers. To register, visit bit.ly/2rt0KEI.

Cleveland Metroparks to open camp registration March 20 For Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township residents, the Cleveland Metroparks will open summer camp registration March 20.

Campers can hike in the woods, wade in a creek, paddle kayaks, sketch animals and play games.

Interested applicants can register at Cleveland Metroparks reservations at staggered times.

The first registration opportunity will begin at 9 a.m. for Euclid Creek Reservation, North Chagrin Reservation and South Chagrin Reservation.

The next registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. for Rocky River Reservation and West Creek Reservation, followed by registration at 10 a.m. for Bedford Reservation, Lakefront Reservation and the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation.

The last opportunity for registration will be at 10:30 a.m. for Brecksville Reservation, Hinckley Reservation and Mill Stream Run Reservation.

For all other camps, registration will begin at 9:30 a.m.

March 27. Registration is required for all camps.

When registering a camper, have the following information ready: camper’s name, address, birthday, parent’s name, address, phone number, email address and complete credit card information.

For more information and a camp calendar with descriptions, visit bit.ly/2rvieR3.

! e r e h s n e p p a h r e Summ SO MANY WAYS TO BUILD A SUMMER! • Playland, Ages 3-Pre K • Anisfield Day Camp, Grades K-5 • Anisfield B’Ivrit , Grades K-3 • J-Sports Camp, Grades K-7 • Gesher, Grades 6-8 • J-Adventure, Grades 6- 7 • J-Travel, Grades 8-9 • Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp, Grades K-9 • Camp Wise, Grades 2-11

J-DAY CAMPS (AGES 3-GRADE 10) • NEW PRICING! The earlier you register the more you save!* • NEW! Anisfield Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course • NEW! Jr. Sports for grades K-1 • NEW! Specialty tracks – Safety Town, horseback riding, Unicorn Camp & so many more

CAMP WISE OVERNIGHT CAMP (GRADES 2-11) • Expanded high ropes course • Horseback riding • Mini sessions for first-time campers • Jet skis, water sports & lake inflatables • Ceramic studio with pottery wheel • Exciting day & overnight trips

* Playland Day Camp not eligible for discounts

Mandel Jewish Community Center

26001 S. WOODLAND ROAD, BEACHWOOD

Fees, Programs & Session Dates: mandeljcc.org/camps • (216) 831-0700, ext. 0