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2008 Special Needs Camping Programs offered by the URJ Camps
“
Blessed are You, O God, who creates a variety of Creations”
Judaism finds holiness in people of all shapes and abilities
Download our 2008 Special Needs Camping Flyer
Camp Simcha
URJ Greene Family Camp
Thursday August 7 – Sunday August 10, 2008
Reform Jewish camp experience for families with children on the
Autism spectrum
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4 days filled with Jewish memories, songs, traditional camping
experiences, new friendships and FUN.
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Open to Jewish children with autistic behaviors and their
families. All family members are welcome—grandparents and
siblings included!
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Program is supervised by a Program Director with over 20 years
of experience with special needs populations, and a well-trained
staff team. Medical staff will be onsite.
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Activities include waterfront programs, adventure activities,
sports, music, crafts, dance and more—all within a Jewish
context.
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Be part of a wonderful Camp Shabbat experience.
For
more information or to download an application go to
www.greene.urjcamps.org/simcha or e-mail
campsimcha@urj.org.
Mitzvah Corps Tzofim Program
URJ Kutz Campus
Session 1: June 29-July 6 (Campers 14-18 years old)Session 2: July
9-July 13 (Campers 10-13 years old)
“Camp within a Camp” experience for
children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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High school students serve as mentors so that campers can
participate fully in the Jewish camp experience
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Campers participate in all elements of camp programming –
adventure, art, drama, dance, swimming, song session and more
with mentor and staff support
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Safe and nurturing environment fosters positive self-esteem and
social skill development
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Program is supervised by a Program Director with over 20 years
of experience with special needs populations, and a well-trained
staff team. Medical staff will be onsite.
For more information and to set up an intake interview please
e-mail:
kutzmc@urj.org. Please include all contact information and the
best time to reach you. |
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