Camp Shlichim Bring Israeli Flavor To Baltimore We are excited to welcome seven Shlichim to Baltimore this summer! These talented 18-25 year old Israeli counselors will be spending the summer as camp specialists at the JCC’s Camp Milldale and our ECE Noah’s Ark program. They have all undergone intensive screening and training to prepare for this experience. The Shlichim each bring their own talents to the table and they can’t wait to bring Israeli culture to camp. Meet the Shlichim and watch exclusive video interviews with them on our Camp Milldale website at www.campmilldale.org.
Summer 2011 June/July/August Iyar/Sivan/Tammuz/Av 5771 Jewish Life...................................2 FYI...............................................3 Children & Youth..........................4 Teens...........................................5 Adults..........................................6 Arts & Culture .............................6 Fitness.........................................7 Aquatics.................................. 8-9 Associated Corner......................10 Chai Lights................................11
Shlichim shown here: Michal, Maayan, Pnina, Mika, Naama, Matan, and David Mitnick, Camp Milldale Program Director. (Not shown: Mai Tidhar)
Mika Vardi
Naama Algazi
Michal Ziv
Hometown: Moshav Sede Warburg
Hometown: Netanya
Hometown: Ra’anana
Fave Color: Pink Things I Like: Nature, going to the beach, laughing (most important!!) She says: “I have never been in the U.S., so I can’t wait to see American culture and Jewish life in America.”
Fave Movie: Lord of the Rings Things I Like: Dancing, friends/family, reading She says: “I am looking forward to the whole experience, being in America, the host families, meeting people.”
Fave Movie: Twilight Things I Like: Reading, friends She says: “I can’t wait to experience everything! Traveling, shopping, new friends, adventures…”
Mai Tidhar
Maayan Yeres
Hometown: Migdal Ha’Emek
Hometown: Kohav Yair
Hometown: Rosh Haayin
Fave Food: Asian noodles Things I Like: Dancing, visiting the zoo, traveling She says: “I can’t wait for American food! I did research on the Aquarium in Baltimore and am excited to visit it!”
Fave Food: Pizza, Subway, apple pie Things I Like: Reading, traveling, dancing with my best friends. She says: “I can’t wait to meet the kids, hopefully I can make a difference!”
Fave Color: Blue, pink, yellow Things I Like: Music, dancing, shopping, hiking, computer, meeting people She says: I really like meeting people, traveling, shopping –it’s going to be a great summer!”
Pnina Yanihodege
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Meet Our New Camp Aquatics Coordinator We are thrilled to have JCC Swim Team Coach, Brendan McElroy join our camp family this year. Coach Brendan will be taking on the position of Aquatics Coordinator at Camp Milldale. Working on everything from swim lessons to pool safety, he will manage the entire swim program at camp. We know that he will be an excellent addition to Milldale and our award winning swim program.