Camp Magazines 2018 Camps Magazine | Page 10

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 2018 . 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 ( programming until 7PM )
• weekly activities
• Nofesh ( rest period ) each day after lunch *
Cost : $ 300M /$ 370NM ( 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 .
If you are interested in sending your rising kindergartner to Camp Hilbert this summer , there will be a parent information session on January 30 at 7PM at the Weinstein JCC .
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 :
• two one-night overnights
• weekly activities with the addition of archery
• camper ’ s choice activities
Cost : $ 310M /$ 380NM ( 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 pre-teen and teen participants . Campers will gain confidence by developing skills , gaining exposure to new experiences , and building friendships .
Habonim ( Builders ) Based on weeks enrolled , campers in grades 5-6 will participate in :
• all weekly and camper ' s choice activities
• one out-of-town night
• one-night Maccabiah ( Color War ) overnight
• field trips
Cost : $ 340M /$ 410NM ( per week )
Gesher ( Bridge ) Based on weeks enrolled , campers in grades 7-8 will participate in :
• two-night , three-day out-of-town overnight
• one-night overnight at camp
• one-night Maccabiah ( Color War ) overnight
• field trips
• experiential learning through higher level specialized activities
• service learning and contribution in service projects
Cost : $ 355M /$ 430NM ( per week )
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