Friday, June 20, 2014

Who’s Who @ Camp Klurman Laura Goodman, Camp Director: laura@mbjcc.org

David Mandel, Assistant Camp Director/ Chalutzim & Chaverim Unit Head: david@mbjcc.org

Joe Campodonico, Sports Camp Director: joe@mbjcc.org Stella Gelsomino, Camp Registrar: stella@mbjcc.org

Arielle Shimko, Chalutzim Assistant Unit Head: chalutzim@mbjcc.org

Samantha Mandel, Chaverim Assistant Unit Head: chaverim@mbjcc.org Dina Vogel, Yedidim Unit Head: dina@mbjcc.org

Daryl Johnson, Achim Unit Head: daryl@mbjcc.org Alan Meyers, Tzofim Unit Head: tzofim@mbjcc.org

MBJCC Office: 305-534-3206 ext. 235 MBJCC Fax: 305-531-7681

Website: mbjcc.org/camp Email: camp@mbjcc.org

Nataly Yusim, Director of Program Services: nataly@mbjcc.org

Don’t forget to bring/wear daily: Sneaker, Bathing Suit, Towel, Sunscreen, Water Bottle,

Pool Shoes, Backpack and a Change of Clothes. Campers going on a field trip, please wear your

camp T-shirt.

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Camp Director’s Corner

Entertainment & Field Trip Reminders

Week of June 23—June 27

Monday, June 23

Sawgrass Rec. Park - Achim & Tzofim

Tuesday, June 24

Jungle Island - Yedidim

Wednesday, June 25

X-Treme Rock Climbing - Tzofim

Ziggy The Clown - Chalutzim & Chaverim

Thursday, June 26

Actor’s Playhouse - Chaverim

Zoo Miami - Achim

Movie/Gametime - Sports

Friday, June 27

Laserquest - Tzofim

All of us here at Camp Klurman are so excited

for our second week of camp to begin!

We would like to welcome all campers starting on Monday. Dress up day:

Wednesday, June 25 – Superhero Day

Special Event:

Monday, June 23 & Tuesday, June 24 - Jewish Hero’s Day

Mitzvah Madness theme of the week:

Al Tistakel Ba-Kankan ela Bema Sheyesh Bo

Dear Parents,

Camp Klurman started the summer with a bang! We welcomed the Friends of Israel Scouts on Monday, June 16 to our camp family. Campers were greeted by smiling faces, and learned about Israel through fun songs and dances. The Scouts performed an interactive show for campers – singing songs in Hebrew and sharing some English favorites too! The camp concert rocked the house as campers danced and sang to the tunes.

We enjoyed boogying in Zumba, splashing our feet in the pool, learning new skills in sports and bouncing our way through the Wow Factory. Walking through the hallways, we are thrilled to see campers from the past and new smiling faces. We look forward to the second week and all the festivities such as Ziggy the Clown, Yoga, Dance, Israeli Culture and much more!

Thank you for choosing us as your summer camp, the place where your campers will build memories and make lasting friendships

Shabbat Shalom,

Laura Goodman

Parent Corner (Important Updates)

Don’t forget to submit your campers Florida Certification of Immunization Form (blue and yellow health forms).

Special Event:

Friday, June 27 - Parent Shabbat

CHAILIGHTS Yedidim (1 - 2 grade)

Dear Yedidim Parents,

My name is Dina Vogel, and for the second year, I am the Unit Head of Yedidim (1st -2nd grade) at Camp Klurman. I am excited to be a part of your campers life this summer. I’m happy to supervise the campers, staff and create a positive, fun, and loving environment for all. Our theme for Yedidim this summer is “Under the Sea.” The campers and counselors in each bunk are coming up with their own individual cute names a cheers. You will be able to hear their cheers throughout the building. They are very excited. This week started off with a splash. The campers had a great time in the pool learning new techniques and having a ball. I am happy to speak with you should you have any questions or concerns regarding your child at camp. Both the physical and emotional safety of your child is our main priority. We also strive for them to have a positive Jewish experience in a place where they can feel comfortable and safe. Thank you for entrusting me with the opportunity and responsibility to make that happen for each and every one of your campers this summer. I can be reached by email at dina@mbjcc.org or 305-534-3206 ext. 232

CAMPER QUOTES OF THE WEEK

Parker Zaron : “This is the greatest camp ever!”

Mariel Barnes: “This is so much fun!”

Jonah Schucher: “Love my new friends!”

From The Parents

Dear Camp Klurman,

We are SO excited to share the summer with you! Our children, Sydney (Achim 1) and Max (Chaverim 4, Jr. Sports) had such a blast during Pre Camp! Each morning, we arrived at morning car pool to be greeted by the most friendly and caring fac-es! Crazy Hair Day was a definite hit and they sure loved practicing their cheers for Boker Tov! A double thumbs up to the new camp caterer! Sydney, a rice connoisseur, was delighted to see that Brown Rice was offered on the first day. Even Max had some Green Beans (with the encouragement of the Assistant Camp Director!). And, just when we thought that the week could not get any better, Sydney and Max could not wait to share their awards that they received on Friday! (see attached pictures). We look forward to a fun-filled summer with all of you!

Love,

Lisa, Andy, Sydney, & Max Feldman

p.s.-At afternoon carpool, the camp staff were still going strong!! What an amazing group of counselors!!

p.p.s.-We can't wait to share Shabbat with the Israel Scouts!

Shalom parents, The first week of camp was full of introductions, welcomes, and ties into our theme of the week "hachnasat orchim," which means the welcoming of guests. In Judaic Art we made mezuzahs ( in Judaics with Rebecca they made the scroll brocha that goes inside the mezuzah.) A mezuzah is placed on the doorpost, and is significant because it is a daily reminder, and public declaration of Jewish identity and faith. Within the mezuzah is the Shema Yisroel blessing. When a mezuzah is first nailed to a door/post a special brocha (blessing) is said.

Parents we need your help for an upcoming project. Please send your campers with safe & clean recyclables; paper towel rolls, cereal boxes, corrugated cardboard, yogurt/apple sauce containers, obsolete electronics, perfume box containers, and anything else SAFE & CLEAN, that your children's creativity can be inspired by.

Shabbat Shalom Morah Shira

Judaica Art with Mora Shira

Schlichim from Israel

Hi Camp Klruman,

We are Noa and Paz. We are both from Israel, from Herzelia

and Kfar Saba, and we are taking part in an amazing program

(Summer Schilchim) through the Jewish Agency that gave us

this big opportunity to spend the summer with you at Camp

Klurman. We truly love bringing Israeli culture and Jewish

values to our campers. We are so glad to have been given this

chance to share our personal story, our memories and our

language.

Thank you for having us this summer!!!

Noa & Paz