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I love the energy a real machaneh experience brings to Judaism, awakening a Jewish light in kids and teenagers around the world. As a camper, I experienced the invaluable combination of lovely languid Shabbat afternoons followed by sizzling Saturday night midurot, the calm of crickets singing outside sleeping tents and the beautiful cacophony of ruach sessions rising from a dining hall. Looking at Judaism through the bright, wide eyes of a Jewish camper is to see a big-hearted, living religion at its best. At the moment, it’s hard to imagine sending off my two little girls to their first Jewish camp adventure in just a few short years. On the other hand, I can’t imagine not doing it. My eyes will be teary, but I’ll be sharing with them a special part of me, of our culture, history and, of course, our future.—Rebecca Newman Leavey, Moment Director of Marketing & Community Outreach

ALEXANDER MUSS HIGH SCHOOL IN ISRAEL
Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI) aims to promote, build, and strengthen lifelong bonds between youth and Israel through study of the history and culture of the people of Israel. AMHSI is a premier academic experience in Israel that prepares students for college and beyond. Since its founding in 1972, AMHSI has successfully impacted over 20,000 students. AMHSI’s core program is non-denominational, pluralistic, and is designed for public and private school students. Whether students are looking to explore their heritage or interested in studying history and traveling, AMHSI offers these opportunities, while preparing students for college. The two-month program follows a 4000-year chronological curriculum using the land of Israel as a “living classroom.” AMHSI is fully accredited. Students receive full high school credit for their secular studies and are eligible for college credit as well. Additionally, AMHSI works with Jewish day schools and community groups to design programs according to each group’s unique educational goals. To learn more, visit amhsi.org.

CAMP TEL NOAR
Peanut-free and nut-free, family-run and located an hour north of Boston, Camp Tel Noar is a warm, intimate and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to grow and mature. For 66 years, our camp cabins have surrounded a central lounge with a fireplace to foster community living and interaction between different aged campers. Arts & crafts, athletics, visual & performing arts, waterfront sports, a full gamut of electives, inter-camp competition, special events, trips and more round out our fun-filled summer program. Campers experience creative Sabbath services including Havdallah, blessings before and after meals, and Israeli songs and dances at our kosher camp. We have a CIT/Leadership program that includes 5-week Israel travel and a 2-week Taam of Tel Noar program. New for 2011: a heated swimming pool. ACA-accredited. Financial aid and First-Time Camper Grants available.
Sponsorship: Eli and Bessie Cohen Foundation
Location: Sunset Lake, Hampstead, NH
Participants: Coed, ages 8–16
Operating Season: June 27–August 15, 2012
Contact: 30 Main Street; Ashland, MA 01721
(800) 375-8444
telnoar@cohencamps.org, camptelnoar.org

CAMP TEVYA
With 72 years of camping experience, our nurturing camp setting and talented staff ensure summer camp memories that last all year. Family-run and located one hour from Boston on picturesque Lake Potanipo, Tevya helps campers learn to appreciate the values of sharing and working together while developing independence, self-esteem and spirit. Our full range of activities includes archery, arts & crafts, land and water sports, canoeing, wind surfing, sailing, drama, model rocketry, ceramics, imaginative woodworking program, and tennis. Informal Jewish and Israeli cultural experiences include music and dance, Shabbat services including Havdallah and observing kashrut. We have a CIT/Leadership program that includes 5-week Israel travel. ACA-accredited. Financial aid and First-Time Camper Grants available.
Sponsorship: Eli and Bessie Cohen Foundation
Location: Lake Potanipo; Brookline, NH
Participants: Coed, ages 8–16
Operating Season: June 27–August 15, 2012
Contact: 30 Main Street; Ashland, MA 01721
(800) 375-8444
tevya@cohencamps.org, camptevya.org

CAMP PEMBROKE
At the only all-girls, Jewish resident camp in New England, each summer our campers discover new things about themselves, their heritage, and the world around them. Run by the same family for 77 years, one hour from Boston, our program consists of a full range of land and water sports and creative and performing arts, including athletics, canoeing, windsurfing, sailing, a heated pool for swimming, music, drama, lyrical and modern dance, gymnastics, arts & crafts, and tennis. Our specialty programs include horseback riding, ice skating, and golf. Informal Jewish/Israeli cultural experiences include Shabbat and Havdallah services, music and dance, and observing kashrut. We have a CIT/Leadership program that includes 5-week Israel travel. ACA-accredited. Financial aid and First-Time Camper Grants available.
Sponsorship: Eli and Bessie Cohen Foundation
Location: Lake Oldham; Pembroke, MA
Participants: Girls, ages 8–16
Operating Season: June 27–August 15, 2012
Contact: 30 Main Street; Ashland, MA 01721
(800) 375-8444
pembroke@cohencamps.org, camppembroke.org

THE HABONIM DROR CAMP NETWORK
Habonim Dror camps grow and nurture caring campers for a better world. It’s not surprising then that our camp alumni are caring adults committed to tikkun olam, to Israel, and to progressive Jewish values everywhere. “Habos” are doing well by doing good as Jewish and secular community leaders—and have been now for more than 75 years. Based on the kibbutz educational model, Habonim Dror’s seven North American camps teach community, encourage diversity, and develop leadership through sharing and youth-led programming that is both fun and inspirational. In tough times, when value counts, give them values. As a Jewish parent, you want your children to grow up with your values and deep-rooted Jewish commitment. You’ll want to check below, then, for the closest Habonim Dror camp and ask about their time-tested ability to nurture Jewish souls.
The Habomin Dror Camp locations:
Galil—Philadelphia, New Jersey
Gesher—Eastern Canada
Gilboa—California, the Southwest
Miriam—Western Canada, U.S. Northwest
Moshava—Baltimore/Washington, Southeast
Naaleh—New York, New England
Tavor—Chicago, Detroit, Midwest
MBI Summer Israel Program-Post 10th graders from across North America
chaversteve@habonimdror.og, habonimdror.org

RAMAH CAMPING MOVEMENT
Lifelong friendships and personal commitment to Jewish life that is exciting and meaningful are just two of the benefits of a summer at a Ramah camp. As the camping arm of Conservative Judaism, Ramah has enabled campers and staff to live committed and vibrant Jewish lives through immersion in a summer Jewish community. At Ramah camps, education is combined with recreational activities, creating a fun Jewish environment. Campers can expect a program of sports, outdoor education, drama, dance, music, media arts, arts and crafts, and overnight trips combined with Hebrew and Judaic literacy, Shabbat observance, kashrut, and daily prayer. To maintain our strong connection to Israel and to encourage the use of Hebrew in everyday activities, Ramah camps are enriched by the participation of Israeli staff members. Ramah also offers programs for children with special needs, family camps, winter retreat and Shabbaton facilities, and Israel programs for all ages.
Sponsorship: National Ramah Commission, Inc. and The Jewish Theological Seminary
Location: Overnight camps in California, Canada, Georgia, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin; outdoor adventure specialty camp in the Colorado Rockies; day camps in Chicago, New York, Philadelphia; Israel programs
Types of Participants: Coed, grades 3–10 for overnight camps; preschool–7th grade for day camps
3080 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
(212) 678-8881
info@campramah.org, campramah.org

URJ CAMPS
Since 1951, we’ve provided tens of thousands of children with the best combination of an outdoor summer overnight camping experience with a vibrant Reform Jewish camping experience. At our camps, Judaism’s rich history and culture are lived everyday. Staff encourage the growth of Jewish values in each of our campers, and our programming is carefully created to nurture a positive Jewish identity through all that we do. Our camps’ facilities are set in beautiful and unique landscapes across North America. Innovative and traditional programming ensure that our campers enjoy the full spectrum of all camp has to offer. Each of our campers is given the opportunity to grow, create, explore, and have fun!
Sponsorship: Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)
Locations: Massachusetts (2 Camps), New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Washington, California, & Ontario
Types of Participants: Coed, grades 3-12 for overnight camps
633 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017
(212) 650-4070
camps@urj.org, urjcamps.org

USY SUMMER PROGRAMS
USY offers a broad variety of summer programs. Whether touring across North America on a USY on Wheels trip or exploring Israel and/or parts of Europe on our various Israel Pilgrimage programs – USY has something for everyone!
USY Summer Programs are an exciting way to explore your Jewish identity and tour North America, Europe and Israel. Experience the beauty of Shabbat, learn about the power of Tzedakah, and gain inspiration through creative prayer and engaging interactive Jewish learning programs. We look forward to seeing you on a USY summer program!
Sponsorship: United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Location: North American programs Israel programs
Types of Participants: Coed, grades 8-11 for North American programs; grades 10 – 12 for Israel programs
820 Second Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY, 10017; (212) 533-7800 ext 1146
youth@uscj.org, usy.org