Camp Maplehurst is extending its wat \ vm.\\... v. ■ 44. \ %1\4%Va iii********10 Back To Basics Three private camps are emphasizing the outdoors to attract campers. fun and safety, we instill the values that our environment and our selves are our best resources. "Self-reliance, resourcefulness and liv- r nearly a decade, over-night ummer camp has given chil- ing harmoniously in a group are the lessons of the Tamakwa experience." dren an alternative to their The camp has expanded its canoe year-round urban lives. tripping, acquiring a bigger fleet of Camp puts them in touch with the canoes, state-of-the-art camping gear, basics of life — drawing on their inner resources and strengths, using their abili- and more trippers (canoe guides). "In ties to work as a team, and recent xaka 0,W0a0: their resourcefulness in liv- years," ing in nature. says "Considering we belong Bale, to such a hi-tech, comput- e have erized generation, this gone seems more important from a today than ever," says staff of Laurence Cohn, director of six trip- Camp Maplehurst. "Once pers and again, traditional camps are a total of appealing to both parents about 40 and children and, across the trips all board, camps are looking to summer offer low-technology activi- Canoe paddles are everywhere at Tamakwa. to a staff ties." of 15 trip- Camp Maplehurst, Tamakwa and pers who take out more than 100 trips." Camp Sea-Gull are among the many camps who are ambitious about sticking Tamakwa added a new woodworking program last year, with a focus on the to their philosophies. Nourishing kids' camp and the Algonquin area. Kids souls and providing safe physical and emotional environments were among carving their own canoe paddles is now their top goals. part of the daily summer landscape. Doing their best to ignore technology The camp also is expanding its ropes and trends, some camps are greeting the course and climbing wall. With equip- new millennium by bringing kids back ment built into the trees and the natural to the basic camp fundamentals. Yet to wooded environment, the fun builds continue meeting the changing needs teamwork, self-confidence and sense of and interests of today's children, private accomplishment, Bale says. A new sports complex, including an camps are contimmlly renovating and adding equipment and programs. in-line hockey rink and new basketball court, has been added. At Tamakwa, in Algonquin Park, Ontario, "Our facility and physical At Camp Maplehurst in Kewadin, plant are top notch; we've entirely re- Mich., "we provide a place to form built them in recent years," says Dave friendships, where children learn to live Bale, co-senior director. "But aside from together and solve conflicts," says CART WALDMAN Special to the Jewish News If you have family or friends who are marrying, consider giving them a subscription to the Detroit Jewish News. It's the community's "book of why." With it, they'll keep in touch with Jewish life. Interesting articles about their heritage, the holidays, current events and politics. Plus art, literature, dance, kosher cooking...who's having a baby, who's having a bar mitzvah and who's passed away. Give your newlyweds... or any family and friends who want to stay in touch, a useful way to do it. Give them the Detroit Jewish News by calling (248) 354 6620 today. - I'd like to send a 52-week Jewish News gift subscription Plus 5 free issues of Style Magazine A$72- value ...just $48 Please bill me Payment Enclosed Card No. Exp. Date Visa ($65 out of state) MasterCard Signature (Required) Your Name Your Address Your City State Zip Phone Gift Card Message: Send the Gift Subscription to: Name Address City State Zip Phone Mail to: The Detroit Jewish News P.O. Box 2267, Southfield, MI 48037-2267 Phone: (248) 354-6620 •.Fax: (248) 354-1210 Allow 2-3 weeks delivery of the Detroit Jewish News . WHOM E98 .,,.;<: