My doughter wants to go to a camp called camp chaviva...anyone here anything about it?
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notellin on "camp chaviva"
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brotherofurs on "camp machanayim or michlelet?"
anyone know any information about either of them?
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fungirl26 on "Yachad girls Israel program"
Does anyone know who runs the Yachad girls program in Israel? Or how to reach them? It's a BY touring program for high school girls.
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writersoul on "Ten Things Your Child's Counselor Wishes You Knew"
I'm having in mind that column they have in Family First about 'Top 10 Things Your ______ Wishes You Knew'. I'd like to start one with little tidbits about camp and stuff counselors wish parents knew. I'd like other teens and adults who are counselors to add on. I'm a preschool counselor so mine will be from that angle, so if you work in another age group it would be helpful to include stuff for that age. Perhaps the parents on here will take heed...
I'll start: (By the way, these are ALL real grievances I or my friends have had)
If your child is autistic, please TELL THE COUNSELOR (yes, this really happened to me).
If you can't tip, I understand. Please just don't ignore me. Mention briefly that money is tight or something, and write a cute note about how you appreciated what we did the whole summer. Otherwise I'll think you just weren't happy with how I did. (One of the best tips a friend of mine got, from a family who was experiencing financial difficulties, was a bag of homemade cookies.)
Even if you do tip, I love to get notes. Trust me, I will keep the note long after the tip money is spent.
DON'T POP IN!!! Please! Your child will be FINE. He just got used to being in an unfamiliar environment away from Mommy. We've got your number if anything goes wrong. If he sees you, I'm the one who's going to suffer. (Especially prevalent in bungalow colonies.)
We are not responsible (and in fact are not allowed to) dispense medicine. If your child is sick, he or she should not go to camp. Period.
If you don't want your kids eating sugar, then YOU provide an alternative. Otherwise your child WILL receive the standard lollies.
Please continue this, guys!
Parent feedback is also appreciated.
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campgirl on "camp song"
Does anyone know the lyrics of camp shira's camp song last year or any other cute camp song!!?
thanks!!!
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savtaf on "minyan near watkins glen?"
need a daily minyan near watkins glen week of July 15-20. Is there a camp anywhere in that area? Please help!
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SayIDidIt™ on "Calling: i love camp govoah"
On the YW Home Page there is this story:
Camp Govoah Bus Crash Sends Eight To Hospital With Minor Injuries
(Wednesday, July 25th, 2012)A bus carrying 13 passengers crashed Monday, sending eight to an area hospital.
At approximately 4:34 p.m. Monday, the bus, which was traveling from Camp Govoah in Durham, was on county Route 22 in the town when it had lost power causing it to roll backwards, according to a statement made to state police by the 20-year-old driver.
“The vehicle continued backwards for approximately one-tenth of a mile,” State Police Troop F
Commander Major Edward Raso said, “and traveled off the south shoulder, striking and severing a utility pole.”
Eight of the passengers were transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital with minor injuries as a
precautionary measure, police officials said.
The accident is still under investigation.
Fraidy Karmel, the wife of Camp Govoah’s Head Counselor Rabbi Leibel Karmel, said the camp was
“Everyone is fine, thank god,” Karmel said, “and we are just so grateful that all of the children are fine and no one had to stay in the hospital.”grateful for the speed and efficiency of the first responders.
Hope everyone is okay! Any updates?
SiDi™
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avhaben on "Camp Morris"
Please share your memories from Camp Morris.
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SayIDidIt™ on "A Summer Safety Reminder (again!)"
Yeshiva Bachur Dehydrates during Bein Hazmanim Trip
(Wednesday, August 1st, 2012)
A Jerusalem yeshiva bachur dehydrated during a hike in Nachal Amud in northern Israel on Tuesday.
Ichud Hatzalah received the call during the afternoon hours explaining the victim “was not feeling well” after walking for about an hour. The EMTs found the young man, who apparently dehydrated, and they carried him about an hour to the waiting ambulance that transported him to a local hospital in stable condition.
EMS officials stress that persons heading out for summer hikes must be equipped with ample quantities of water and hikers must drink regularly, even if they are not thirsty. In addition, one should wear appropriate clothing, apply sun screen and wear a hat to protect from the harsh midday Mideast sun.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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SiDi™
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menucha12 on "CGI camp gan israel"
Hi CR posters any helpful advice would great.
CGI
1. Which ones house counselors?
2. What time is accepted to apply for a job at one?
3. Which ones fly counselors in from out of town?
Any extra info would be really nice
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menucha12 on "CGI camp gan israel"
Hi CR posters any helpful advice would great.
CGI
1. Which ones house counselors?
2. What time is accepted to apply for a job at one?
3. Which ones fly counselors in from out of town?
Any extra info would be really nice
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The Frumguy on "Teenage Girls Camp in California"
Does anyone know of a frum, Girls' sleepaway camp that tours the West Coast for older High School girls?
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aproudbyg on "Maarava?"
Can anyone tell me about Maarava? Is it fun, sporty, nice or sobish girls? Are out of towners welcome? I am looking into it but i want peoples opinion!
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WIY on "Did you ever put your thread in the wrong section"
just for spite?
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sam2013 on "Camp in california"
Did anyone ever hear of a camp yam surf? What type of place is it? Who goes?
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Someones Ima on "Camp Mishkon is closing!"
Camp Mishkon is a wonderfully unique camp, designed to provide children and adults with severe special needs an unforgettable summer experience, as well as provide some much needed respite for the families of these wonderful individuals. Unfortunately, Camp Mishkon is closing. Some of the staff are working tirelessly to open a new camp that will provide the same benefits to these special children (and their families). If you want to know more, please contact ourcamprocks@gmail.com
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Yente on "Day Camp Options"
What are the options for Summer Day Camp for Girls in Brooklyn? I'm only aware of BYA and Masores. Are there any other good ones in Brooklyn? Thank you
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Vogue on "Camp Counselor Jobs"
Hi,
Seeing that my job search is not exactly going anywhere, and it is almost summer time, and I love children, I am starting to look into camp counselor positions at various overnight camps. I called Agudah, and sent my resume to them, any other ideas of what I should look into? All info would be appreciated.
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nm1 on "Summer Jobs for Teens/Young Adults"
its ridiculously hard to find a great paying summer job for teens or young adults in Brooklyn today. I have been searching and all i can come up with is cheap paying day camps.
anyone know of anything?
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too geshmak on "No-Contract Cell Phone Plans in the Catskilks"
Does anyone know whether or not the no contract phone plans, specifically metro pcs as they seem to be cheapest, have good coverage in the catskills?
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eclipse on "Camp Menucha—For Women!"
Will re-open next year,iy"h.
Will you be there?:):)
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This name is already taken on "About people asking me the time while I'm lifeguarding I do shudder"
I lifeguard a pool with about 100 kids every day and get asked the time between 20 & 60times which disturbs my guarding, so I started telling people I don't know, which technically is true as I don't look at my watch every second. What do you think, is that wrong to do?
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The_Cool_Jew on "Camp Kol Torah"
Anyone went to Camp Kol Torah in Wickliffe, Ohio or know anything about it? How much learning is there? How yeshivish are the kids there?
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Hadassim on "Sahara Sam's Water Park"
We are thinking of taking a group of boys ages 9 thru 13. Would like information from anyone who has taken a group. How long did you spend there? Anything else that we should know before taking a group of close to 200 boys there.
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jwashing2001 on "Camps in Israel"
Are there any camps in israel for black hat mesivta teenagers.
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goleafsgo on "Camp Tehilla"
I heard that this new girls camp opening up, does anyone have any info about it like is it gonna be yeshivish etc…
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RisingSun613 on "Summer Before Sem."
what is there to do over the summer for girls going into seminary? any ideas?
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girlonadiet on "Summer Help"
Hi! I am abt 18 yrs old, and was wondering- what job can i get that makes good money , first half this summer. im open to many ideas, but being a councler really dousnt pay well... I dont live in the states, and will be flying from abroad this summer.. any ideas would be very helpfull!!
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AronWhite on "Summer Camps - Travel or Hiking"
Hi,
Does anyone know of some Summer Camps some travel or hiking in the United States? I am not from America, and wanted to get to see some of the beautiful areas of America (Rockies or Midwest etc) this summer.
Thanks
Aron
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ukplaty on "Camp Raninu...?? PLEASE HELP!!"
Hi, as anyone here been to Camp Raninu or is going this year and can tell me about it please?? and whether its worth going as a waitress...do they also join the activities etc?? Thanks so much its a big help!!
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No email addresses allowed on "Anyone ever worked in Bonim"
If yes, how was it.
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No email addresses allowed on "Camp Romimu"
Anyone have any experience working at camp Romimu?
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Main Manager on "MP3 Players with Radio--Your opinion!"
I think that MP3 players with radio are okay because kids will only use them to hear the news.
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The Goq™ on "Drawn like moths to a flame"
Often I get home from work after dark so I leave the porch light on so I can see the lock but in the summer when I come home I am attacked by moths and other flying insects, anything I can do to keep them away??
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I. M. Shluffin on "Teaching Square Dancing"
K, so here's my problem. The head counselor came up to me today (I'm a counselor in a day camp) and asked me to teach the camp square dancing tomorrow. But I dunno how to square dance myself, let alone teach it.
Any tips from southerners? Actually, I'll take tips from anyone, at this point.
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yidy1020 on "Overprotective Parents in the Brooklyn Jewish Community"
To all parents in the Brooklyn community,
I hope this letter finds you well and you are having a wonderful summer. I would like to bring to your attention something which is very disturbing in my eyes, and that is limited interaction between kids and their counselors.
I have a hard time understanding why great and dedicated counselors are not allowed to arrange special activities with their campers, whether it’s after camp hours during the summer or during the year, for example, having get- togethers, playing sports, and something similar. If I were a parent of a child who had such a great counselor that will go out of his way to do things for the bunk, I would say “Great, you are a great dedicat ed guy. Do it”. As a youth director during the year, if a leader of mine wanted to do something with his group during the week (depending on the age, I would not do this for a very young grade) I would say go ahead!!!! I feel that parents who are overprotective with their children are doing a major injustice for kids.
I would therefore ask these kinds of parents to start thinking a bit, and maybe ask themselves the following question: “Is my counselor/leader dedicated”? Maybe I can trust him/her in certain things out of camp/ youth program!!!” Counselors and leaders are there for the kids and their job is to give kids a great time, but it does not have to end there. I know kids who have stayed in touch with me on many occasions, whether it’s a monthly phone call, going to their Bar Mitzvah’s etc. It’s an important lifeline that you, the parent may be taking that away from that child. I know my mother A”H was also an overprotective mother, only because I was a n only child, and I never went to sleep away camp as a kid because of that. My goal is to take this initiative and break this overprotectiveness from these kind of parents, so living normal life can be restored. I hope you join this initiative with me. Feel free to write back in the papers what you feel about overprotectiveness. Thank You.
A Disturbed Counselor and Branch DirectorO
added some paragraph breaks for readability
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The Frumguy on "Camp Deal??"
I'm curious to know whether any of you out there attended Camp Deal in New Jersey in the late 60's early 70's(that's before they changed the name to Dora Golding). That's when camps were camps!! Would love to hear your memories.
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Lovelyme on "Camp chaviva"
does anyone know camp chavivas number and about the camp?
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sheva on "Teenage Girls Travelling camp"
Hi
im looking for a traveling camp for teenaged girls.
iv heard of dkty but they are already full.
iv also heard about camp leep and this new camp nesiot. Anyone know anything about these 2 or if you know anything else please let me know.
Please also include contact information for the camp and a website link if there is.
thanks
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ShemenZayisZach on "Camp Kolos Contact Info??"
I heard theres this new by camp for girls opening this summer, and i was wondering if anyone has their contact info?
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Letakein Girl on "Camp Lakemont"
Can anyone tell me anything about this camp?
(Is it too late to apply, what type of girls go, etc.)
Thank you!
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wonderwoman on "Bnos Machanayim International"
Hi does anyone know about this touring camp in israel, what its like, what kind of girls go there and anyother info. thanks in advance!
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RebYidd23 on "Is it socially responsible to repel mosquitoes?"
If you wear a mosquito repellent, mosquitoes will avoid you and bite someone else. Is it your fault if someone is bitten by your mosquito?
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hreader on "The new phenomenon: "Campers Packages""
What a ridiculous world we live in... after sending off our dear children to summer camps, many with great financial difficulties, these "important looking ads" and will be instilling in our children a need for more and more….. thereby spoiling our future generations! -
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Jewish Thinker on "What is West Nile Virus?"
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Jewish Thinker on "How to be careful for ticks?"
Any advice on how to avoid ticks in woody areas?
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Wisey on "Being a Counselor"
I went to camp thinking that the job of a counselor was mostly fun: cheering on sports teams, encouraging color war excitement etc. but I found out that the work involved was much more than I expected.
Waking up kids and getting them to go to shacharis
Keeping them quiet during davening
Getting them to do bunk clean-up (especially the ones that have maids at home and are aghast at the idea of doing work)
Getting them to go to breakfast instead of eating the junk food their parents gave them.
Keeping them inside the dining room until bentching
Convincing a kid to take his meds
Getting kids to go to activities instead of playing DS or whatever else they do.
Acting simultaneously as counselor, coach and umpire/ref (cheering on your team and remaining unbiased)
Dealing with complaints about everything
etc. etc.
Try putting 13 ten year olds to bed every night!!!
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jewishperson1016 on "Counselor at camp ruach hachaim?"
I'm thinking of being a counselor there. Does anyone know what the schedule is like for counselors? Are they on their feet from 7 in the morning to 11 at night? 7 days a week? How many off days do you get.
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bwom on "boys overnight camps"
Anyone know of any boys overnight camps that still have staff openings for junior counselors?
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d a on "Answering Your Summer Shailos in the Mountains"
Moderators, is there a way I can fix this?
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