Jewish Summer Camps: Ready to Go, Waiting for Directions
Summer camp directors who have spent the past year planning how to re-open overnight camps safely, after having been shut down last summer in the midst of the pandemic, say they’re ready to go, but are still waiting for approval from provincial governments. The Ontario Camps Association, which represents 450 camps in the province, began […]
Is your child right for camp? Is that camp right for your child? – Part three
In part three of his summer camp selection series, Mark Mietkiewicz addresses whether your child is right for camp, and if that particular camp is right for your child.
Israelis kids affected by terror enjoy life at a Canadian summer camp
For the 13th consecutive summer, Camp Timberlane in Haliburton, Ont., hosted Israeli campers who are part of the One Family Fund, an organization that provides services for Israelis who have lost family members to terror attacks, or were affected by terror in other ways.
Interfaith camp teaches kids about other religions
The Peel Interfaith Peace Camp teaches kids about the traditions, cultures and beliefs that Jews, Muslims and Christians have in common.
Canada’s first LGBTQ Jewish summer camp to open this summer
Canadian Young Judaea is launching a new overnight summer camp for LGTBQ Jewish campers called Machane Lev.
Young Judaea to reunite alumni for 100th anniversary
Canadian Young Judaea, the umbrella organization for Camp Shalom, and five other camps across the country, is marking its 100th anniversary.
JEWISH AND ARAB YOUTH FIND COMMON ground at canadian summer camp
Hosted by Camp Shomria, teenagers participate in a program designed to improve Jewish-Muslim mutual understanding in Israel.
Jewish overnight camps offer ‘taste-of’ programs
Parents and kids are increasingly reluctant to commit to a full month of overnight camp before testing the waters and assessing their options. Jewish camping programs are offering “taste-of” programs to whet kids’ appetites.
Rencontre avec des inconditionnels du Camp Kif Kef
Gabriel Benatar, Sarah Mimran et Anaël Abitbol parlent avec passion du Camp Kif Kef de la Communauté sépharade unifiée du Québec (CSUQ), qui vient de fêter son 25ème anniversaire.
Winnipeg camp launches $8-million fundraising campaign
The largest endeavour in the camp’s 62-year history, will among other things, go toward upgrading existing infrastructure and erecting new buildings
