Camps
Temple Shalom’s Camp Shalom
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reschoolers rule at Temple Shalom’s Camp Shalom, where an outstanding 7-week summer program is specifically targeted to children ages 1-5. Returning campers and new participants all look forward to a wide variety of exciting experiences, new friendships and nonstop fun.
There is something to capture everyone’s interest. Campers participate in water play, dancing, arts and crafts, STEAM activities, shopping in our little market (Markolit), cooking — including making mini challahs on Shabbat — performing arts, foreign language, science and music, all while exercising their creativity, imagination, talent and funny bones. Camp Shalom makes the Naples’ summer a gift to the preschool population. Whether they are playing in water, sand
or are covered in paint, they are enjoying the company of friends and the love and caring of fabulous adult teachers and wonderful assistants, who engage the children in fun games and exploration in a safe and loving environment created just for them. For more information, contact: Rabbi Ariel Boxman Director of Lifelong Learning 239-455-3227 preschool@naplestemple.org www.templeshalompreschool.org
Camp Einstein
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amp Einstein is an outstanding academic camp for children 5-8 years old, led by adult preschool teachers. This program involves learning through hands-on games, creative writing and illustrating, and thoughtprovoking activities, providing a wonderful opportunity for the children to expand their knowledge and continue to learn while having a fun and creative experience. Whether the children are writing a business plan and opening their
very own store, designing and building their very own city, or learning about measurements and baking yummy treats, they are always learning through doing. This 7-week camp bridges the summer gap and helps keep the knowledge ‘in.’ Camp Einstein is designed to fill young minds with wonder and possibility, ensuring that learning is a yearround experience.
For more information, contact: Rabbi Ariel Boxman Director of Lifelong Learning 239-455-3227 preschool@naplestemple.org www.templeshalompreschool.org
Jewish Federation of Greater Naples scholarship programs Summer camp and Israel experience scholarship
Financial need-based scholarships for Jewish The Jewish Federation of Greater Sleepaway Camp Naples (JFGN) has a proud tradition and responsibility of helping our Jewish youth, the future of our Jewish community, with scholarships for various Jewish camps and programs available throughout the country and the world. Qualifying students will have an opportunity to apply for the scholarships through JFGN.
Patricia J. Adkins Youth Leadership Award
JFGN awards annual scholarships Through a committee, JFGN awards to two deserving Collier County financial need-based assistance to help high school seniors who demfamilies provide a Jewish overnight onstrate Jewish leadership, acacamp experience to a young person, demics and community service. who otherwise might not be able to For more information and guidance, please call the JFGN office participate. at 239-263-4205.
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