JCC camps open to all faiths denominations
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- JCC camps open to all faiths denominations
- Embrace the outdoors
- Brandeis accepts 3 Toronto-based students for leadership program
JCC camps open to all faiths denominations
Ahwatukee Foothills – Apr 24, 2008
“We offer a creative fun and safe environment with Jewish-themed activities and programming” said Steve Gerard JCC camp director. “Children who attend our camps develop confidence build character and meet new friends. Our goal is for every kid to return to camp with a smile on their face. Gerard along with camp directors Ronna Levy and Hadassah Baldinger have more than 50 years of combined experience in camping and programming for children of all ages. The three work closely with all counselors and specialists to ensure that each child has an exciting and memorable experience. All staff members attend pre-camp orientation and receive ongoing supervision throughout the summer. Staff trained in first aid and CPR are on duty all camp hours and provide additional training for counselors and participants.
Embrace the outdoors
madison.com – Apr 24, 2008
"The program started with 30 kids and for the last few years has been running with the maximum 90 participants. Many kids in Wisconsin and neighboring states have attended WIKIDAS a twice yearly camping experience for kids 8 to 13 with moderate to severe asthma. The camp supported by Dean Health System is geared to giving kids with asthma new experiences outdoors. "For many children this is the first time they have been to camp swam hiked or climbed rocks. Besides having fun it gives them a new lease on life. Their illness doesn't have to stop them from enjoying outdoor activities. "Kooistra says "If you saw these kids skiing snowshoeing or sledding outdoors you wouldn 't realize they have health issues… Many kids in Wisconsin and neighboring states have attended WIKIDAS a twice yearly camping experience for kids 8 to 13 with moderate to severe asthma. The camp supported by Dean Health System is geared to giving kids with asthma new experiences outdoors. "For many children this is the first time they have been to camp swam hiked or climbed rocks. Besides having fun it gives them a new lease on life. Their illness doesn't have to stop them from enjoying outdoor activities. "Kooistra says "If you saw these kids skiing snowshoeing or sledding outdoors you wouldn 't realize they have health issues. "In fact onlookers often wonder if these are the kids with asthma.
Brandeis accepts 3 Toronto-based students for leadership program
Canadian Jewish News – Apr 24, 2008
Sternburg 27 who is originally from Pennsylvania but was living in Toronto for five years working at the Union for Reform Judaism’s Camp George explained that there are two separate tracks Hornstein students can take. I will graduate with an MA in Jewish professional leadership and an MBA in non-profit management. There is also a dual MA track in which students graduate with an MA in Jewish professional leadership and an MA in near eastern and Judaic studies” he said adding that in the fall Hornstein will offer a third track that will give students the opportunity to graduate with a master’s in Jewish professional leadership combined with a master’s in public policy. Sternburg said that once he graduates in May 2009 from the five-semester two-year program he hopes to pursue a career as a Jewish camp director with two other students who are also currently in the Hornstein program.
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