Tough Love from page 57 SUMMER DAY CAMP Recreational Day Camp for Ages 3 — 12 Years Four Two-week Sessions SUMMER STOCK THEATRE for Students entering Grades 7 — 12 Two Three-week Sessions SUMMER STOCK THEATRE JR for Students entering Grades 1 — 6 Two Two-week Sessions Or choose one of our Mini Camps ... FANTASY CAMP for Students entering Grades 6 - 9 - 8 SCIENCE CAMP for Students entering Grades 6 CLAY CAMP for Students entering Grades 3 - 12 DANCE CAMP for Students entering Grades 3 - 8 248.203.7370 wWW.ROEPER.ORG 1622530 TOTAL BILL Excludes tax, tip and beverages. With this ad. Dine in or Carry out. Expires 1/15/11 gite Brass Pointe p - ood - 24234 Orchard Lake Rd., N.E. corner of 10 Mile • 476-1377 Open 7 Days a week for lunch & dinner Log on to JNonline.us giveaways • forums • calendars 58 December 2 • 2010 VISIT JNonline.us do every day" or start your own. Goldwater said Tavor had 215 camp- ers last summer. It can handle up to 150 per session, but it's not for everyone. Goldwater said the youngest campers — third grade — sleep in cabins, while older Taking a break at the waterfront children sleep in tents. She describes the atmosphere as her husband in Israel. Julie and Shaul Israeli, Zionist, "left-leaning, with lots Englender now live in Bingham Farms, of discussions?' but their son Sam, 24, made aliyah last For some children, she said, "it summer. may be their only Jewish experience But you don't have to be a commit- Others come because the camp is ted Zionist to enjoy Tavor. Rachel said, kosher. "Basically, we are welcom- "It is a great experience for kids to ing and open to any kid who wants a learn to look at the world creatively Jewish camping experience." and critically" and a great place to In difficult economic times, Tavor learn Jewish values and a little Hebrew. has done several things to improve She said all the campers have a the camp. As a pilot project of the voice in deciding activities. "There is Foundation for Jewish Camping, it has no age discrimination — everyone is won four grants in six years to help respected for what they have to say. remodel the waterfront, dining room, There is a real Jewish identity and music studio and bathrooms. everyone is totally at ease." Tavor staff also meet with seven The campers help operate Tavor, lit- other camps, including Ramah, Bieber, erally. Each morning, they have chores, Jewish center and other camps, to but they can choose which chores they do. Beyond the chores, the list of camp activ- ities is fairly typical: camping trips, Tikkun Olam Day in Three Rivers, out-of-camp hikes to Goldie's Ice Cream store, Fourth of July fireworks, swimming pool and boating activities on Lake Kaiser. The dining facil- ity and kitchen were renovated in Ethan Saltzman of Philadelphia enjoys the Indiana 2009, said Shelley Dunes. Goldwater, Tavor's executive director. The campers help exchange information and resources. care for and harvest vegetables from "It's how I found some camp nurses the camp's organic garden. They take and some tents:' Goldwater said. care of camp animals, build benches, This summer, the camp will hold paint murals and prepare snacks. And its 55th reunion June 10-12. Five years they have fun. ago, 300 "alumni" attended the 50th "It's a great place said 15-year-old event. Alumni and current camp par- Eli Jensen, who has attended Tavor for ents can also participate in a two-day seven summers. "I've made friends Chicago to Three Rivers bike tour, from all over the Midwest; and it's fun arriving at Tavor on Visitors Day. ❑ to live with them for 3-4 weeks. "We play a lot of sports, boating, For complete information about Tavor, visit chugim (interest groups) — you can the Web site camptavor.org or call Shelley always find one you're interested in to Goldwater, (262) 334-0399.