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…Spin Racquetball League Plans The Jewish Community Center Adult Racquetball League re- cently completed the fall sea- son. Tom Kloetzly took top honors in the novice division; Lou Elkus and Jeff Weiner were the victors in the "B" divi- sions. Most improved players in- cluded Jay Guttman, Cliff Dovitz, Ron Koenigsberg, Marty Shapiro and Jodi Mertz. Registration for the winter league is being accepted. For in- formation, call Ed Taylor, 661- 7...…
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…(.1.1 Away From Home Some camps admit children as young as 6 although most kids don't start til age 9 or 10. How can you tell when your child is ready for overnight camp? BARBARA PASH SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS THE DETRO IT J EWISH NEWS L 68 inda Cohen knew her son was ready for residential camp because he told her so. Ricky Cohen, now 12, "asked to go," remembered Mrs. Cohen. The family subsequently went to a camp fair "and he really c...…
…overnight camp. Other factors are important, including previous day camp ex- perience and overnight stays outside the home. "Has he stayed at grandma's? At friends? Does he belong to a Scout or religious group that has gone camping overnight?" she asked. If it's a coed camp, will a sibling be attending? If it's a single-sex camp, is there a companion camp a sibling will be attending? Dr. Gary Gershman of Camp Harlem tosses out a few more quest...…
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…AND THI OUSH van W. hal 11.1V, (.moo 'TJH CAMP RAMAN in Canada Applications are being accepted from "Grins" are "In" at ADAT SHALOM PAY CAMP Campers and Staff for the 1994 season. experience and that played into his feelings about attending overnight camp." Ben, now 10, started camp at age 8. "We wanted him to perience the independence of overnight camp," said Rabbi Kohn, who served as camp rab- bi during two of his son's 4-week session...…
…for the trip? Age, sex and hometown of majority of teens? Are groups of friends allowed on the same trip? What is the ratio of leaders to campers? Are there male and female leaders? Accommodations: How are the teens assigned to rooms/tents? Do room assignments rotate? Does each person have his/her own bed (cot)? What are the city amenities? What are the campsite amenities? Food: Who prepares the food? Is it kosher? Are teens supervised in rest...…
…wivAinaracirriPlia l l WINTER 1994 Tamar ackCa i nps MAAS • KENNEDY • AGREE • TRAVEL TRIPS • FAMILY CAMP If you liked '93, Thersia more in '94 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE The Future Looks Bright Ikon an eye to the future, Tamarack Camps is busy expanding, modifying TV and building on the excellence of it's 90 year past. In preparation for the inclusions of Brighton's campers at Camp Maas, new villages are being built at this very moment. The ...…
…Changing to Meet Your Needs (Continued from page 1) The real key to our success is our staff. They are committed to ensuring that every child's needs are met, and we are proud to have such devoted and caring staff: Susie Zaks, Marc Kay, Cheryl Miller, Ruth Grey and David Miller will all be back as Senior Staff at Camp Maas; Mitch Rosenwasser will, once again, coordinate our teen trips; Beth Sonne and Jody Winkelman will direct Agree and Kenn...…
…CAMP KENNEDY "1 ,iihere novries and friendships are mode for life" lamp Kennedy, there is no other place like it! Canoe the 1 Minnesota Boundary Waters and hike the Pictured Rocks on Lake Superior. These camping trips offer spectacular wildlife, thrilling whitewater, and beautiful sunsets. Highlights include rock climbing and rapelling, sailing, windsurfing and waterskiing, snorkeling the "Dreadnaught", an actual shipwreck, and plenty honest...…
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…Senior Michael Hoff, who built low-income homes in Texas, was one of them. "I went down to Texas and saw deprivation and poverty. It was amazing seeing that my sheltered little world isn't how most people live," Michael learned during his AJSS summer. In addition to the manual la- bor ("It went surprisingly easy," said Michael. "Our supervisor was very patient."), teens are immersed in the local culture, tour the area and meet with community l...…
…Calling all young men and women, age 19 - 24: Experience Israel with TEENS ONLY page 73 Project Otzma Spend 10 exciting months working side by side with the people of Israel on the program that gives you the most opportunities to explore Israeli life, • Study Hebrew on a kibbutz • Work in a Youth Aliyah village with children from all over the world • Help resettle new immigrants at absorption centers Lend a hand during harvesting season...…
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…Friday Campfi r e JENNIFER FINER JEWISH NEWS INTERN Every Friday night at Camp Maas, campers gather to celebrate Shabbat. These special evenings are filled with prayer, song and dance summer at Camp Maas is usually filled with so man different activities, campers are always on the go. The only exception to the norm — Shabbat. Every Friday night, candles are lit, and the prayer are said over the wine (grape juice) and challah. Then, the camp...…
