Camp Guide ❉ Sunshine and laughter. Music and art. Sports and water play. Exploration and discovery. 2016 CAMP LISTINGS Some things are simply better together. CAMP RAMAH IN CANADA CAMP TANUGA 310-3845 Bathurst St. Toronto, ONT, M4P0A2 Canada (416) 789-2193 x2150 alana@campramah.com www.campramah.com Camp Ramah in Canada empowers young people to become more inde- pendent, to gain an appreciation of nature and the great outdoors, and to develop important individual and team skills. CAMP SHEMESH The Susan and Rabbi Harold Loss Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 661-5750 sanders@temple-israel.org Children looking for a summer of exploration and adventure with weekly themes will love our camp. Camp Shemesh offers three, three- week, fun-filled summer experi- ences in a traditional early childhood environment for children age 2 to 5. Camp includes Shabbat celebrations, music, science, soccer, art, water play, outdoor games, sing-alongs and spe- cial visitors. Safety Town will also be offered throughout the summer for 4 and 5-year-olds. CAMP TAMAKWA Winter Address: 1760 S. Telegraph Road, #300 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-6400 Fax: (248) 335-2540 howhow@tamakwa.com Summer Address: P.O. Box 10008 Huntsville, ONT P1H 2H3 Canada (705) 633-5561 www.tamakwa.com Like sunshine and laughter, come experience why Summer Camp and Hillel are better together. For campers 2-5 years old. A children’s village for more than 80 years, where campers live and play in a safe, nurturing habitat and where they are encouraged to do what they do best: be themselves. Camp Tamakwa is known for its spirit, tradi- tion, intimate size, family feeling and a strong magical bond created among its campers and staff. For more information, contact Robin Pappas, Director of the Early Childhood Center, at 248-539-1489 or rpappas@hillelday.org. 6874 Camp Tanuga Road Kalkaska, MI 49646 (248) 258-9150 www.camptanuga.com www.tanugaevents.com Camp Tanuga is uniquely suited to provide children with an enrich- ing experience they’ll never forget. Friendships formed, confidence gained and the skills learned keep campers returning year after year. A full waterfront, flying trapeze, horse- back riding, mountain-biking and overnight camping help make Tanuga the place to be. Programs available for boys and girls age 6-15. Come experi- ence the magic. CAMP WALDEN 5607 South River Cheboygan, MI 49721 summer@campwaldenmi.com (817) 923-WLDN (9536) Fax: (817) 923-7992 Celebrating its 57th summer, Walden strives to give children a transforma- tive experience, one in which they gain self-confidence and learn to make a positive difference in the camp community. By hiring only college-age counselors who have a proven interest in working with chil- dren, Walden raises the bar when it comes to staff maturity and commit- ment to acting as positive role mod- els. Walden campers choose their own activities on a beautifully maintained 100 acres. It is proudly accredited by the American Camp Association. FRANKLIN ATHLETIC CLUB 29350 Northwestern Hwy. Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 352-8000 www.franklinclub.com Franklin Athletic Club camps include tennis, swimming, Nerf, Detroit Pistons basketball, Nike basket- ball, flag football, robotics, Fit Girl, Minecraft and, new this year, aca- demic enrichment options. Camps are available for ages 2-14. Visit franklinclub.com for info on all sum- mer camps or contact Laura Barrick at (248) 352-8000, ext. 314, or via email at lbarrick@ffrc.net. HABONIM DROR 2136690 38 December 1 • 2016 continued on page 40