Winter/Spring 2014 A Adar1/Adar2/Nissan 5774
A Summer Like Never Before Thousands of campers have passed through JCC summer camps over the years, taking wonderful memories home with them. Their parents have come to expect great things from programs like Noah’s Ark, TNT and Camp Milldale. That said… THIS summer is going to top them all! New and expanded programs offer exciting opportunities for campers of all ages. Those who choose Milldale are in for a treat, as our new Camp Director, Amy Bram, will make new and exciting changes to this special place. So read on… and find the camp that will make this summer one to remember!
Big Changes For Milldale! Day Camp & Visual Arts Camp June 23-Aug. 15, 2-8 week options Making changes to a summer camp can be a touchy business. People love their camps. New Milldale Director Amy Bram gets this, but she still has some big changes planned. Most of them won’t be seen with your eyes… but campers and staff will feel them with their hearts. Amy has three specific areas she plans to work on. First, music will be at the center of all camp activities. Amy wants every part of the day to be an event. Even bus rides, meals and transition times can be full of camp songs. The second focus is on the staff. Amy knows that those who decide to work at a camp do so because they like being with the kids, but she says they don’t always get the support and training to make the experience meaningful. This year staff will have the resources to enrich the camp experience for themselves and the children. Training in team-building and conflict resolution will be valuable tools far beyond camp.
Milldale campers will have more time to find activities they love and focus on them. Amy is dividing the day into four pillars: aquatics, athletics, arts & culture and sustainability. Each pillar will have a specialist overseeing the staff. Campers will have more opportunities to try sports… from gaga to archery, or the arts like performing and crafts. Once they find their passion, older campers will have a chance to choose their own electives. Finally, Jewish values and culture will continue to be woven into all aspects of camp from Israeli programming to singing Jewish songs to incorporating Hebrew language to celebrating Shabbat on Friday afternoons. (for more news about JCC Camps see page 8)
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