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From JCC Day Camps 
From JCC Day Camps 

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MICHIGAN

JCC Day Camps of Metro Detroit provided new 
and updated programming for campers of all ages 
and abilities this summer. Campers of our Camp 
Kehilla program explored outdoor cooking over 
a fire, created stop motion videos with Snapology 
and partnered with Adamah for nature on our 
200+ acres. They learned more about Israeli cul-
ture from our Shlichim at camp every week, along 
with a special day-long program, Israel Day. 
Our Special Needs program, one third being 
first-time campers, went on 45+ field trips 
around Oakland and Wayne County. Campers 
in the Young Adults program learned valuable 
interpersonal and vocational skills. All campers 
in our Special Needs programs participated in 
independent living skills workshops and trips 
throughout the summer. Our aquatics program 
provided swimming lessons and free swim 
opportunities to 300 + campers! Campers across 
all programs practiced camps values each day 
while making new friends and trying new things. 

From Camp Hillel
From Camp Hillel 

FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN

Camp Hillel ECC was filled with adventure this summer, and our campers had the 
opportunity to explore the world of make-believe during our trip to Never-Never 
Land. We discovered mythical creatures, dressed up in our favorite costumes and 
explored the world of magical fairies, pixies and elves. 
Campers decorated fairy doors with beautiful treasures found in nature or bor-
rowed from the many areas around camp. The doors act as a means for fairies to trav-
el between their wonderful world and encourage us to use our imagination to enjoy 
the fun they share. Campers found notes, treats, gifts, wishes and treasures left behind 
by the fairies and follies, and they loved hunting for these treasures in the woods 
around camp. Many of our campers took their fairy doors home, and we know they 
enjoyed sharing the joy of make-believe with their families.

Camp Hillel ECC went on a 
Letter Number treasure hunt.

Hillel 
Campers 
made Fairy 
Doors

Campers of all abilities had a great time at JCC Day Camp this summer.

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