DO YOU WANT YOUR CHILDREN
AND GRANDCHILDREN TO REMAIN
JEWISH AND HAVE A MEMORABLE
ISRAELI EXPERIENCE, TOO?

10 who have never been to
camp than with 7-year-olds."
Janet and Lee Karson of West
Bloomfield.knew when daugh-
ter Lauren, 10 1/2, was ready
to go, because she clearly told
them. "When Lauren was 8,
she wasn't ready. She said,
`Mom, I'm scared, I don't want
to leave you and not see you,'"
says Ms. Karson.
Last year, Lauren announced
she was ready, and went to
Tamarack Camps for two
weeks. She'll be returning for
three weeks this year, and
younger sister Brittany, 7 1/2,
will go for the first time for two
weeks.
"Brittany wants to go now
because she saw how much
fun her sister had," says Ms.
Karson. There is also a comfort
factor for the younger sibling,
knowing that somewhere at
camp there is a familiar and
(hopefully) loving face.
"Brittany can see Lauren on
occasion during shmooze time,
and can eat with her on Shab-
bat," Ms. Karson said.
Camp orientations, fairs, vis-
its by camp directors, promo-
tional videos, even a visit to the
camp allow both children and
parents to get used to the idea
of overnight camps.
"We went to the orientations
and we visited Tamarack
Camps beforehand, because so
much is fear of the unknown,
and having seen it stopped the
fears," Ms. Karson says.
"It really should be a mutual
decision between children and
parents, that this is an adven-
ture, with wonderful opportu-
nities and great experiences
away from mom and dad," ad-
vises Mr. Stevens.
Let the busses roll! ❑

ENROLL THEM in the
MASADA/MACCABI
Summer in Israel Program of the
ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA:

Included is "Taste of Israel" 22 days' sightseeing program,
Italy/Exodus 6-week exploration of Jewish Rome and a
3-day journey across the Mediterranean, Adventure/Map
for hike and rappel enthusiasts with a 3-day trek through
the desert, a Kibbutz Experience, a program devoted to
Photography and Video production, a Mifgashim Experi-
ence — spending time wtih Israeli youth, be a part of the
Maccabiah Olympic Games, join a Team of Archaeologists,
explore all of Israel with college students from North Amer-
ica, a Red Sea Scuba program and more.

Eligibility: High School and College Students ages 12 to 23.

Scholarships Available

For Brochures, Scholarship Applications and Video Tape,
phone (810) 569-1515

ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA,
18451 West 10 Mile Road
Southfield, Michigan 48075

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CAMPERS: AGES 5-14

POND AND LAKE • ARTS AND CRAFTS • DANCE
ATHLETICS • GYMNASTICS • PHOTOGRAPHY
NATURE PROGRAM • ANIMAL FARM • GO-KARTS
TENNIS • SWIMMING • FISHING • BOATING
SAILING • WATER SKIING • TUBING • COMPUTERS

Transportation Included In Our Pick-Up Areas

CALL LORRAINE & ARNIE (810) 932-2123

"Grins" are "I
at

ADAT SHALOM
DAY CAMP

2 1 /2 YEARS — KINDERGARTEN BOUND

Session I: June 16 — July 11
Session II: July 14 — August 1

Adat Shalom's
warm, experienced staff

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e

3 & 2 Morning programs

with Optional Lunch Club
3 Full-day program with
complimentary lunches on Wednesday
Extended Hours Available
Sports Specialist
Weekly Themes
Water Play
Nature & Gardening
Crafts & Cooking
Outdoor Adventures

"Special Visitors": animals,
puppeteers, musicians,
naturalists and story tellers

Also:
Parent-Toddler and "Just For Me"

For applications,
call Dottie Levitsky, Director
351-5105

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