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DAY CAMPS
K'tanim
2.5 to 3.5 years – Entering Nursery 3
Hours: 9:00 —11:30am
This "mini" camp will provide a fun and nurturing
experience, while introducing your child to the world of camp. We will have theme days, special guests, swimming, crafts and plenty of time to play. Enrollment in K’tanim is by the week and is limited to 12 per group to ensure a low staff - camper ratio. This program is under Early Childhood Education supervision.
Simcha
3.5 —5.5 years - Entering Nursery 4 & Kindergarten
Hours: 9:00am—1:00pm
Your preschooler will enjoy a morning filled with exciting and stimulating activities in the most sought after camp. There will be arts & crafts, games, specialists & special guests, swimming and even 1 field trip per week. Each session in Simcha is two weeks. Children must be toilet trained in order to participate in this camp. This program is under Early Childhood Education supervision.
Simcha After Camp Care
1:00pm—3:30pm
Ideal afternoon option for preschoolers with lots of energy or with siblings in full day camp.
Bonim
ALEPH Entering Grade 1 | BET Entering Grade 2
Hours: 9:00am—3:30pm
Bonim is the perfect place to start "building" wonderful camp memories. We offer exciting field trips, challenges and adventures, theme days including Maccabi day, Jewish heritage programs, arts and crafts, drama, Israeli folk dancing, yoga and music. Of course one cannot forget daily swimming and lots of fun in the sun… Your child will want to come back for more!
Tzofim
Entering Grades 3 & 4
Hours: 9:00am—3:30pm
At Tzofim we "scout" for fun and adventures. While we emphasize outdoor activities, sports and Jewish heritage programs, we haven't left out field trips, special guests, Israeli folk dancing, music, yoga and theme days including Maccabi Day. A special feature of this program is the opportunity to go out on a two-day, one-night camping trip to Alice Lake. Let your children have their first overnight camping experience with us!
Halutzim
Entering Grades 5—8
Hours: 9:00am—3:30pm
This program is for outdoor enthusiasts. Halutzim
provides pre-teens with the opportunity to explore B.C.'s most valuable asset - Nature. We will spend our days hiking, biking, climbing and even kayaking. Each session features a 4-day, 3-night, camping excursion somewhere in beautiful B.C. Come and join in the adventure in a fun-filled challenging camp atmosphere. The Halutzim group is limited to 12 spaces per session, so please register soon!
After Camp Care For Bonim, Tzofim and Halutzim participants
3:30pm—5:30pm
TEEN CAMPS
Counselors-In-Training
Entering Grades 9 & 10
Hours: 9:00am—4:00pm
This program combines all the fun of being a camper with valuable leadership training. Our C.I.T. program is the stepping stone to becoming a Camp Counselor. Through workshops and experiential learning, participants will develop and strengthen their communication, organizational and programming skills. The C.I.T.’s will work side-by-side with Jr. and Senior Staff. Special activities include rope course training, planning a camp wide Mitzvah project, weekly Shabbat, swimming, sports, fieldtrips and more. A camping trip will conclude the program and a certificate of completion will be issued, as well as a reference letter. The C.I.T. program is 4 weeks long during the month of July. For more information please contact Camp Shalom
office at 604-257-5147.
Jr. Madrichim
Entering Grades 11—12
Hours: 8:30am—4:00pm
This unique summer job experience is for graduates of the C.I.T or M.I.T programs. It provides teens with the support, training and experience necessary to become a confident and skilled Madrich. Participants will attend a full staff training week and overnight camping trip, complimentary first aid training. Working side by side with Sr. Counselors will guarantee lots of experience with children of all age groups. (Weekly honorarium provided). This program is very competitive and Jr. Madrich spots are limited. Candidates must submit a camp job application (available online) and go through an interview process. |
CAMP FORMS TO DOWNLOAD
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS
• Fun and creative camp programs
• Building Jewish community
• Bonding friendships
• Building children’s self-esteem
• Theme sessions & special events
• Safe transportation in school buses
• Amazing field trips & outdoor adventures
• Skill builders with specialty counselors
• Swimming & sports
• Optional after camp care
• Specialty 1 week camps
JEWISH HIGHLIGHTS
• Summer Shaliach (Israeli Counselor)
• Israeli culture
• Weekly Shabbat Program
• Jewish values
• Judaic discovery through art and music
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