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ummer camp has many
and Canadian camps — both day and
faces. "No matter what
overnight programs. The American
your desire, there is a
Camping Association or the state of
camp program to fit your needs:' says
Michigan license all the camps repre-
Elaine Sturman, coordinator of "Super sented.
Summers for Kids: A Camp and
"There are many wonderful and
Activity Fair:' coming up Feb. 11 in
exciting opportunities for pre-teens,
Beverly Hills.
teens and young children,
Choices include day
including overnight travel,
and overnight programs,
computer camps, sports camps
academic enrichment,
and college programs:' says
guided travel, the arts
Sturman. "Also, many have a
and day activities for
community service compo-
even young children.
nent!'
High school and college
There will be information
students interested in
on camps for kids with special
summer jobs will have a Elaine Stur man
needs as well.
chance to obtain infor-
The age range is 21/2 to 18.
mation.
Camp representatives will be avail-
Commonly asked questions by par-
able to answer questions. Attendees
ents include: What will entertain and
will receive a booklet listing all partic-
educate my kids this summer? Where
ipating camps as well as key questions
should I go to find the right program
to ask camp officials.
for my child? And what if I have two
or more children with different needs? Jewish Options
"I suggest strongly that parents
Jewish camps represented at the fair
take the time to see everything that
include:
is out there and not be afraid to try
• Center Day Camps, part of
what is new:' says Sturman, president
the Jewish Community Center of
of Bloomfield Township-based Elaine
Metropolitan Detroit.
S. Events and the fair's organizer for
• Camp Kesher, at Camp Tamarack,
18 years. "There are some really out-
Ortonville.
standing programs!'
• Camp Tamarack, Ortonville
• Camp Young Judaea Midwest,
Ws All There
Waupaca, Wisc.
"Super Summers for Kids: A Camp
• Camp Wooden Acres, Rothbury,
and Activity Fair" showcases 80 U.S.
Mich.

What To Consider

Hints for finding a good camp:

To find out how you can participate in events

email detroit@ats.org , call (248) 737-1990
or visit www.ats.org/water

Jerome J. Kanter, President

Jo Strausz Rosen, Detroit Chapter Director

Matt Engelbert, East Central Regional Director

32506 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334

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•Does your child like sports or computers?
•How old is your child? Would he or she prefer a day camp or an
overnight experience?
•What is the camper-to-staff ratio?
•What are the medical facilities like at the camp?
•When are the visiting days?
•Are phone calls allowed?
•Get references from other parents.
•See the facility if possible or at least a video presentation.
•What are the sleeping arrangements?
•What is the typical age that campers begin coming to the camp?
•What are the travel arrangements to the camp?

- Source: Elaine Sturman, Elaine S. Events