Camp Magazines 2017 Camp Magazine | Page 8

LEARN AND EXPLORE
Rishonim ( Firsts )
PLAY
Aleph ( One )
AWARENESS OF SELF
Bet ( Two )
Campers entering Kindergarten Monday - Friday 9:00 a . m . - 4:00 p . m .
In order to enroll in Rishonim this summer , campers must be enrolled in kindergarten for the fall of 2017 . Children enrolled in Pre-K are not eligible to attend Camp Hilbert . In order to be successful at our program at Camp Hilbert , children in Rishonim must possess these skills :
• ability to independently dress
• must be toilet-trained
• ability to follow multi-step directions in a group setting
• ability to self-advocate and communicate his / her needs
• must possess the stamina for the long active day at Camp
For first-time campers , Rishonim explores all that Camp Hilbert has to offer . It includes :
• two late nights
• weekly activities
• Nofesh ( rest period ) each day after lunch *
Cost : $ 295M /$ 365NM ( per week )
* This allows for a break in the day where campers can rest , listen to stories , or play games — all in the air conditioning .
Campers entering grades 1-4 Monday - Friday 9:00 a . m . - 4:00 p . m .
Our Aleph program is designed to nurture creativity and build skills , while allowing campers to explore , have fun and be part of our camp community .
Noar ( Youth )
Based on weeks enrolled , campers entering grades 1-2 will have the opportunity to participate in :
• two late nights
• weekly activities
• camper ’ s choice activities
Ruach ( Spirit )
Based on weeks enrolled , campers entering grades 3-4 will participate in :
• the added privilege of archery
• two one-night overnights
• weekly activities
• camper ’ s choice activities
Cost : $ 295M /$ 365NM ( per week )
Campers entering grades 5-8 Monday - Friday 9:00 a . m . - 4:00 p . m .
Our Bet program is designed to give older campers a unique experience built toward the needs of ´ tween and teen participants . Campers will gain confidence by › building new skills and making new friends .
Habonim ( Builders ) Based on weeks enrolled , campers in grades 5-6 will participate in :
• weekly and camper ' s choice activities
• two-night overnight at camp
• two-night , three-day camping trip
• one-night Color War overnight
• weekly field trip
Cost : $ 335M /$ 405NM ( per week )
Gesher ( Bridge ) Based on weeks enrolled , campers in grades 7-8 will participate in :
• two elective periods per week
• two-night overnight at camp
• one-night overnight at camp
• one-night Color War overnight
• two-night , three-day camping trip
• two field trips each week
• experiential learning through higher level specialized activities
• service learning and contribution in service projects
Cost : $ 350M /$ 425NM ( per week )
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