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Summer of 2013
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Week 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
June 24
June 25
June 26
June 27
June 28
Oneg 3-5*
Opening Day
17th of
Tammuz
Yom
Tie-Dye*
July 4
July 5
Family BBQ
1-2 Oneg
3-10
Overnight
Week 2
July 1
July 2
Community
Service Day*
July 3
*June 26: Yom Tie-Dye – Campers are invited to bring in white t-shirts
to tie-dye.
Please Join Us at our
Open Houses
for Camp Givah
*June 28: Oneg takes place from 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm every Friday
and is a wonderful way to end the week and welcome in Shabbat. The
group that hosts the Oneg sings a Hebrew song, performs an Israeli
dance, delivers some words about the weekly Torah portion and chants
the prayers over the grape juice and challah. Then, the entire camp and
community join in some traditional Israeli dancing. Parents (especially
those of the group hosting the Oneg) and everyone else from the
community are invited to join for this special event.
Sunday, June 23rd at 11:30 a.m.
at Camp Givah
*July 2: Community Service Day- Campers will be picked up at their
normal bus stops, but will be brought to Temple Israel. Campers who are
normally brought to Temple Israel may be brought to the synagogue as
early as 7:30 am and as late as 8:30am. After morning tefillot (prayers),
the campers will travel to various sites within the Capital Region for
a morning of meaningful and fun community service work and will
then be rewarded for their good work with afternoons at local places of
recreation.
Gan, 1-2 will be volunteering at the Massry Residence, followed by
DC Gymnastics.
3-5 will be volunteering at the NorthEast Regional Food Bank
followed by a trip to Funplex.
6-8, Bonim will be volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House
followed by a trip to Funplex
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Wednesday, June 5th at 7:00 p.m.
at Temple Israel
Week 3
Monday
July 8
Tuesday
July 9
Wednesday
July 10
Great Escape
Thursday
July 11
Shuk*
Friday
July 12
Givah
Swimathon*
6-8 Oneg
Week 4
July 15
July 16
July 17
July 18
July 19
Tisha B’Av*
Maccabiah*
Maccabiah
Maccabiah
Camp Givah
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Gan Oneg
*July 11: Shuk in Hebrew means a marketplace. Campers will
experience what it feels like to be in a Shuk.
*July 12: Givah Swimathon is something new for 2013. Campers raise
money to support Givah while swimming laps.
*July 16: Tisha B’Av is the end of the three weeks following the 17th of
Tammuz. This is typically a fast day.
If you have questions, or need more information, please email
campgivahdirector@gmail.com or call 518-438-7858.
Mail completed registration form with medical form and payment
to Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
*July 17-July 19: Maccabiah - The entire camp will break up into two
color-themed teams for competitions all day Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday.
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Groups at Givah
Please note that age groupings are subject to change.
Gan (3-5 year olds): Joins preschoolers and kindergarteners in a fabulous art,
dance, music, sports, and Judaic-based curriculum. Gan boasts its own beautiful
building, equipped with books, toys, arts and crafts, individual cubbies, a kitchen
area and much more. The Gan participates in a variety of camp-wide activities
and benefits from a one-on-one ratio in Givah’s beautiful swimming pool each
day.
Tsierim (“Youngsters”): As recent graduates of the Gan, our first and second
graders enjoy the regular camp schedule. Despite being Tsierim (youngsters), they
participate in almost all of the Camp Peulot (activities). They make great strides
in the Brecha (pool) and participate in an active dance, music, arts, nature, sports
and Judaic program. They reach key developmental milestones over the course
of the summer and are a joy to watch.
Sunday
Week 5
Week 6
Monday
July 22
July 28
July 29
Camp
Givah goes
to the
Valley Cats
Tuesday
July 23
Wednesday
July 24
5:30-7:30 Bar
Mitzvah Party
at TI
July 30
Crazy Tyrone
Krohn*
6-10
overnight to
Lake George*
Friday
July 26
Carnival/
Petting Zoo
Around the
World
Themed Oneg
August 1
August 2
80’s Themed
Oneg
*July 30: Crazy Tyrone Krohn - From “Simon Says” to Trivia Shows
to jump rope and ping pong exhibitions, Tyrone will give his all to
entertain the Givah audience.
*July 31: 6-10 Overnight to Lake George - The groups will be staying
at a campground near the Lake George village. They will embark on a
one-and-a-half-hour white water rafting trip on the Sacandaga River.
Nitzanim (“Sparks”): Our third through through fifth graders are often the
“spark” and energy of the camp! Their dynamic nature and interest in all camp
programming is contagious. They are bold explorers and are anxious to participate
in Givah’s top music, arts, dance, nature, drama, sports and Judaic curriculum.
They progress greatly in the pool and lake (boating) and are the first age group
invited to stay over on camp overnights!
Na’arim (“Youth”): Our sixth through eighth graders are the oldest campers
(pre CIT campers) at Machaneh Givah. Our Na’arim enjoy a variety of overnights
and camp trips over the course of the summer and serve as mentors for many
of the younger groups. The Na’arim perfect their sports, swimming, art, music
and dance skills and often help the younger groups achieve feats in these areas.
They possess a great deal of energy and ability and are a key group for a variety
of camp activities, outings and the Zimriyah Rikudiyah (Givah’s song and dance
festival).
Bonim (“Builders”): The Bonim are our Counselors in Training (CITs).
These camp leaders spend their mornings training to be counselors by working
with the younger groups and spend some time as campers, playing together. Like
the Na’arim, the Bonim enjoy a variety of camp overnights and outings and are
integral in the camp functioning and leadership. All campers are anxious to reach
the Bonim years whereby they can participate in all camp activities (dance, art,
drama, sports, swimming, music and Judaica) while also trying their hands at being
a “Givah counselor!”
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July 31
Thursday
July 25
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Week 7
Monday
August 5
Tuesday
August 6
Wednesday Thursday
August 7
August 8
3-10 Overnight
Week 8
August 12
August 13
Gaga
Tournament*
August 14
Annual Zimriyah/
Rikudiyah*
Friday
August 9
Staff Oneg
August 15
Givah Shabbat
August 16
Givah Bash*
Bonim Oneg
2013 Camp Givah Bus Schedule
Please be aware that bus schedules and stops are subject to change.
The camp day will start at 9:00am and end at 3:30pm for buses to leave
by 3:45pm.
EXTENDED CARE: Extended care is offered FREE OF CHARGE
this year! Early Care and After Care are available only at Temple Israel. Early
Care is offered from 7:45 a.m. until the bus departs TI. After Care at TI is
provided until 5:30 p.m.
Bus Stop Name and #: Location:
A.M.
Pickup
Bonim Overnight
*August 8: Our Gaga Tournament is the annual battle for the Givah
Gaga crown that intensifies every summer, and this is the summer’s most
anticipated sporting event.
*August 13: Annual Zimriyah/ Rikudiyah
This festival is Givah’s hallmark performance event. After campers are
treated to a delicious dinner, the entire Givah family convenes to see
every group, including staff, perform a song and dance.
*August 15: Givah Bash is a culminating event that celebrates the
awesome times had during the summer. The bash and showcase provide
a time for campers and counselors to reflect on the summer and celebrate
together in a musical, party atmosphere.
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P.M.
Drop-off
#1 Albany
Temple Israel
8:10 AM
4:30 PM
(Early drop off from 7:45 AM; Late pickup from 4:45-5:30 PM available only
Temple Israel- stop #1)
#2 Delmar
Middle School on Kenwood
8:20 AM
4:20 PM
7:30 AM
4:55 PM
#4 Menands/Loudonville
Loudon Plaza on Northern Blvd
Across from Memorial Hospital
8:00 AM
4:30 PM
#5 Guilderland
Price Chopper at
Route 20 & Johnston Rd.
8:35 AM
4:15 PM
#6 Slingerlands
Stonewell Shopping/
Route 85
8:45 AM
4:05PM
#3 Schenectady
Agudat Achim/
2117 Union St
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EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
(OTHER THAN PARENTS)
Camp Givah 2013 Registration Form
CAMPER INFORMATION
Camper Name _____________________________ Hebrew Name _____________
Name #1 ________________________________________________________
Street __________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone ______________________________________________________
City _____________________________________ State ________ Zip _____________
Work Phone _____________________________________________________
Home Phone ______________________ Camper’s Email _______________________
Relationship to Camper ____________________________________________
Date of Birth ________________ Age as of 9/2013 ________
Grade as of 9/2013 __________
Gender _____
Name #2 ________________________________________________________
What is the best method for counselors to contact you (the parent) prior to camp?
Cell Phone ______________________________________________________
(parent’s email, parents’ cell phone, home phone)
Work Phone _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Relationship to Camper ____________________________________________
Family’s Synagogue Affiliation _____________________________________________
Please provide any additional “non-medical” information about your child that should
know about: __________________________________________________________
PERMISSION WAIVER
________________________________________________________________________________
PARENT INFORMATION
I give my child _________________________________________ permission to attend
all Camp Givah programs, with the understanding that while at these programs pictures
Parent 1/Guardian Name __________________________________________________
and/or video may be taken and used for publicity purposes. I understand that while at a
Cell Phone __________________________ Work Phone _______________________
Camp Givah program, my child will be expected to behave following the guidelines set
by the Camp Givah Commission, Camp Givah director and staff and Temple Israel.
Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________
Camp Givah will not release or publish the names of any camper.
Email ______________________________________
Parent 2/Guardian Name ______________________________________________
Cell Phone _________________________ Work Phone _______________________
Email ______________________________________
Parents’ marital status:
q Single
q Married
q Partners
q Separated*
q Divorced*
qWidowed
*If divorced or separated, the child primarily resides with (custodial parent):
q mother
q father
Circle weeks attending camp:
Circle weeks of early care:
Circle weeks of late pick up:
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Bus stop # to camp ____
Bus stop # from camp ____
Preferred T-shirt size ________
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Camp Givah 2013/5773
Registration Form
PAYMENT
Additional registration forms and more information are available by
calling the office at 518-438-7858 or campgivahdirector@gmail.com.
Camper Full Name __________________________________________
Check
weeks for
camp
Dates
q Week 1
q Week 2
q Week 3
q Week 4
q Week 5
q Week 6
June 24-28
July 1-5
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
July 29-Aug. 2
q Week 7 August 5-9
q Week 8 August 12-16
Administrative Fee per Family Unit
SUBTOTAL
Less 10% per week rebate for Temple
Israel members
GRAND TOTAL
Early Bird
(by
4/26/13)
$210 per
week
After
April 26:
$240 per
week
Gan 3-day
Early Bird
(by 4/26/13)
$135 per
week
Gan 3-day,
after April 26:
$150 per week
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS: Save up to $240 per child with the Early
Bird Discount by sending in registration forms with payment by April 26,
2013.
How do I save $30 per camper per week through the Early Bird Discount?
q Pay in full by 4/26/2013
q Pay $30 per camper per week by 4/26/2013 and pay the balance in
three equal payments (May 1, June 3, July 1)
If registering after 4/26/2013, you may
q Pay in full
q Make three equal payments (June 3, July 1, August 1)
Payment Type: q MasterCard
q Visa
q Discover
q American Express
q Check #s____________________________________________
Credit Card Number _______________________________________________
$50
$50
Exp _____/______ 3-digit Code on back of card _______
Name exactly as it appears on credit card
_____________________________________________________________
Billing Address ___________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ____________________________________________________
Cardholder’s Signature______________________________________________
Please fill out a separate registration, payment and medical
form for each child that you are registering for Camp Givah.
Because the “Administrative Fee” is per family unit, please
only pay it on one of the forms that you send in.
Camper scholarships are available. To qualify please contact
Karen B. Shulman, 438-7858, ext 110, prior to April 26, 2013.
Funds are provided from Temple Israel Restricted and
Endowment Accounts along with money from Scholarship Funds
from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York.
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Date __________________
Office Use Only: Total Amount Due _______________
Registration Fees Received Date __________ Initial _______
Registration Accepted Date ________ Initial _____
Placed in Givah Binder Date ________ Initial ______ To Givah Date _____ Initial ___
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