CHAI’LIGHTSSUMMER 2013 EDITION 8

C A M P M O U N T A I N C H A I

“WAY UP THE TALL GREEN MOUNTAINS THERE’S A CAMP WE HAVE ALL COME TO SHARE”

I  see  it  at  every  major  life  event  —  weddings,  gradua7ons,  bar  mitzvahs,  any  7me  family  and  friends  gather  to  celebrate  a  significant  milestone  —  that  huge  smile  and  even  bigger  hug  when  one  very  long7me  camp  friend  sees  another.  The  immediate  connec7on  and  feeling  of  absolute  familiarity  take  over,  transcending  7me,  geographic  limita7ons,  and  the  busy  pace  of  our  lives.  Yes,  camp  friends  are  our  best  friends,  one  of  the  many,  many  benefits  of  the  years  a  boy  or  girl  spends  at  a  summer  camp.

As  the  years  roll  along  —  and  thanks  to  the  twenty-­‐first  century  opportuni7es  offered  through  social  media,  e-­‐mail  and  Skype  —  I  have  been  able  to  keep  in  even  closer  contact  with  my  decades-­‐old  camp  friends  than  I  ever  thought  possible.  So,  recently,  I  wondered  why  are  these  camp  friends  my  best  friends?    The  largest  con7ngent  of  friends  I  have  on  Facebook  are  camp  friends,  and  the  idea  of  missing  a  camp  reunion  and  the  opportunity  to  spend  a  few  more  precious  days  with  these  best  friends  —  at  the  actual  place  where  these  deep  bonds  were  formed  —  is  not  an  op7on!  So,  what  gives?  Why  are  our  camp  friends  so  oJen  our  best  friends?

I  have  a  few  theories,  including  the  uncomplicated  life  we  enjoy  at  camp  that  affords  us  the  7me  to  develop  these  close  rela7onships,  the  success  and  growth  we  experience  side-­‐by-­‐side,  and  quite  simply,  that  camp  is  a  place  we  can  return  to  for  so  many  summers.  Indeed,  many  of  us  were  lucky  enough  to  begin  camp  at  eight  or  nine  years  old,  and  we  con7nued  through  our  school  and  college  years,  into  our  young  adult  years,  and  even  beyond.  These  are  all  sound  premises,  but  admiMedly,  I  don’t  have  an  exact  answer  to  this  very  happy  reality.

In  his  book  Homesick  and  Happy:  How  Time  Away  from  Parents  Can  Help  a  Child  Grow,  author  Michael  Thompson  interviews  a  group  of  five  women  in  their  for7es,  all  with  

families  of  their  own,  who  first  became  friends  at  a  summer  camp.  Together,  they’d  progressed  through  the  ranks  of  young  camper,  senior  camper,  counselor-­‐in-­‐training,  and  head  counselor.  Thompson,  too,  could  not  find  an  exact  answer  as  to  why  camp  friends  are  so  oJen  our  best  friends,  but  he  came  up  with  a  few  theories  of  his  own  aJer  speaking  with  this  group.  These  include  the  ritual  ac7vi7es  and  tradi7ons  at  camp,  the  freedom  and  opportunity  to  be  the  person  you  want  to  be  at  camp,  the  shared  love  of  camp,  and  the  physical  in7macy  of  the  unfeMered  cabin  life  that  campers  enjoy.  Each  of  these  theories  makes  sense,  but  the  sum,  of  course,  is  far  greater  than  the  individual  causes,  to  the  degree  that  even  Thompson  admits  there  is  something  else  going  on  here  that  perhaps  no  one  can  completely  iden7fy.

We  are  about  to  embark  on  another  summer  filled  with  endless  poten7al...I  can’t  wait  to  see  the  outcome!

IN THIS EDITION...Page 1

• Message from the Director

Page 2

• Follow Us - Social Media

• Retreat & Program Wrap-Up

Page 3

• Transportation Info

Page 4 & 5

• Meet Your Unit Leaders

Page 6

• Camper Corner

Page 7 & 8

• Who’s coming to camp!

• Packing for camp

z Message from the Director zWhat’s So Special About Camp Friendships?

Follow ALL THE SUMMER FUN from home... ONLINE!Let’s  face  it.  It’s  just  about  that  time  of  year  again  where  you  become  just  a  tad  envious  of  your  camper(s)  and  the  fun  that  they  are  about  to  have  up  at  camp.  Maybe  you  can’t  physically  join  them  this  summer,  but  that  doesn’t  mean  that  you  can’t  follow  the  excitement  at  home  from  the  comfort  of  your  computer!  Once  again,  you  can  follow  the  fun  at  camp,  and  we’ve  even  expanded  our  already  vast  social  media  outlets  this  summer!

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Do not miss our Award Winning Week in Review videos brought to life each and every week. You won’t want to miss these gems! You’ll receive an email at the end of each week with a clickable link, click it and watch us come to life!

Single Parent Weekend, May 3-5In  conjunc(on  with  Jewish  Family  Service,  the  7th  Annual  Suppor(ng  Jewish  Single  Parents  took  place  up  at  Camp  Mountain  Chai  May  3-­‐5th.  Over  100  people  congregated  at  camp  for  a  weekend  full  of  fun  ac(vi(es  for  all  ages.  The  weather  was  perfect;  70s  and  sunny  during  the  day,  with  clear  skies  and  stars  out  at  night...perfect  for  a  weekend  up  at  camp!

While  parents  socialized  Friday  night,  kids  were  split  into  teams  and  engaged  in  fun,  exci(ng  and  hilarious  minute  to  win  it  games.  APer  Shabbat  services  Saturday  morning,  the  kids  went  off  to  various  camp  ac(vi(es:  we  opened  the  ropes  course,  played  

soccer,  gaga  &  shot  arrows  at  archery.  Parents  hiked  and  did  yoga.  We  opened  up  Omanut  in  the  aPernoon  and  created  family  Tzedakah  boxes.  APer  dinner  we  had  Israeli  dancing  and  a  Havdalla  service  under  the  stars  in  the  Teatron.  We  sang  songs,  roasted  marshmallows  and  enjoyed  each  other’s  company.  

Kickball Klassic, April 7thMore  than  40  campers  joined  us  for  the  2nd  Annual  CMC  Kickball  Klassic.  Campers  divided  into  two  teams  and  kicked  off  what  promises  to  be  another  fabulous  summer  at  camp!  In  true  CMC  spirit,  the  game  ended  in  a  (e,  the  (e  to  be  broken  during  the  Apache  Relay  on  day  1  of  Maccabiah  with  the  recital  of  the  Birkat  Hamazon.  

Food Distribution, April 14Camp  Mountain  Chai’s  T.O.P.’s  Family  Projects  &  Jewish  Family  Service  teamed  up  for  a  food  distribu(on  for  military  families  Together,  we  set  up  table,  unloaded  food  and  sent  over  100  military  families  home  with  food  and  other  necessi(es.  A  powerful  experience  of  Tikkun  Olam  was  had  by  all.

Lag B’Omer Day at the Beach, April 28 What  be\er  way  to  celebrate  Lag  B’Omer  than  a  day  at  the  beach?!  Whiffle  ball,  frisbee,  volleyball,  jellyfish  hun(ng,  swimming  and  relaxing  fun  were  all  enjoyed  as  campers  &  their  families  gathered  at  Crown  Point  Shores  for  a  beau(ful  Sunday  aPernoon.  Our  whiffle  ball  game  matched  the  spirit  and  intensity  of  our  Kickball  Klassic,  making  us  all  the  more  excited  for  camp!    

CMC Retreat Corner Wrap-Up 2013 Weekend Program Wrap-Upk

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CAMP TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

SAN  DIEGO  /  LA  JOLLA  -­‐  UCSD  Lot  P704            ARRIVAL:  8:45am    BUS  DEPARTS:  9:30amDirections:From  I-­‐5  take  exit  29  -­‐  Genesee  Ave.Go  East  on  Genesee  Ave.Turn  right  at  Campus  Point  DriveTurn  left  on  Voigt  DriveTurn  left  in  Lot  P704

FULLERTON  -­‐  Fullerton  Town  Center        ARRIVAL:  8:15am    BUS  DEPARTS:  8:45amAddress:  900  South  Harbor  Blvd.Fullerton,  CA  92832(meet  in  far  northwest  corner  of  the  COSTCO  parking  lot  -­‐  Fullerton  Town  Center)

GLENDALE  /  LOS  FELIZ  –  COSTCO  parking  lot    ARRIVAL:  9:30am    BUS  DEPARTS:  10:00amAddress:  2901  Los  Feliz  Blvd.Los  Angeles,  CA  90039(Meet  in  the  far  southeast  corner  of  the  COSTCO  parking  lot)

REDLANDS  -­‐  McDonald's  Parking  Lot    ARRIVAL:  10:45am    BUS  DEPARTS:  11:15amAddress:  1796  East  Lugonia  AveRedlands,  CA  92374-­‐2703

ONTARIO  AIRPORTWe  will  be  meeting  all  campers  flying  into  Ontario  airport.  Our  staff  will  be  waiting  to  meet  campersat  their  gate.  

*If  you  are  dropping  your  camper  off  at  Ontario  airport  for  pick  up  please  arrive  no  later  than  10:15am  and  meet  at  the  Southwest  Airlines  Baggage  Claim.

SAN  DIEGO  AIRPORT      We  will  be  meeting  all  campers  flying  into  San  Diego  airport.  Our  staff  will                                                                                                                                              meet  campers  at  the  gate.

San Diego Bus Pick-Up/Drop-off Map

END OF SESSION DEPARTURE INFORMATIONWe  will  be  deparHng  camp  at  1:00pm  on  the  last  day  of  each  session.  We  will  be  sending  out  a  final  departure  e-­‐mail  about  a  week  

before  your  child  is  scheduled  to  leave  camp  confirming  your  camper’s  drop-­‐off  loca7on  and  7mes.

All  transporta(on  informa(on  for  the  summer  is  also  located  on  page  23  in  the  Ge#ng  Ready  for  Camp,  2013  Parent  Handbook  

in  your  Camp  InTouch  account  under  Forms  &  Documents.

ARRIVAL  AT  CAMP  BY  PERSONAL  CARPlan  to  arrive  at  camp  between  11:00am  and  12:00pm.  All  parents  must  depart  camp  by  12:00pm  as  the  buses  will  arrive  shortly  after  and  you  will  find  yourself  staring  down  three  large  coach  buses  on  a  one-­‐way  camp  road.

Meet our 2013 Unit Leaders!Jason  RossShorashim  (2-­‐4th  Grade)  Unit  Head

Hi  there!  My  name  is  Jason  Ross  and  I’ll  be  the  Shorashim  Unit  Leader  this  summer!  This  will  be  my  2nd  year  at  CMC,  and  I  am  very  much  looking  forward  to  returning  to  camp.  

I  grew  up  in  Minneapolis,  Minnesota  and  spent  many  childhood  summers  at  Herzl  Camp,  a  Jewish  camp  in  Wisconsin.  I’m  a  recent  graduate  from  San  Diego  State  University,  where  I  majored  in  Communica(on  Studies  and  Business  Management.  

While  at  SDSU,  I  served  as  the  student  president  of  JAM  (Jewish  American  Movement),  and  had  the  opportunity  to  travel  to  Israel  many  (mes  through  Jewish  youth  organiza(ons  and  speak  to  many  other  young  Jewish  leaders  around  the  world.  Growing  up,  I  was  involved  in  USY  and  was  ac(ve  in  many  other  Jewish  organiza(ons.

In  total,  this  will  be  my  16th  summer  at  overnight  camp  (whoa!),  and  my  5th  year  working  at  one.  I  love  running,  swimming  and  hiking,  however  my  favorite  sport  is  Ul(mate  Frisbee.  I  look  forward  to  coming  back  this  summer  and  leading  our  staff  and  campers  in  crea(ng  a  safe,  fun  and  memorable  experience!

Haley  SamiljanNetzarim  (5-­‐6th  Grade)  Unit  Head

Hello  CMC  families  and  friends!    My  Name  is  Haley  Samiljan  and  I  could  not  be  more  excited  to  return  as  the  Netzarim  Unit  Leader  for  summer,  2013!    This  will  mark  my  fourth  summer  working  in  the  beau(ful  San  Bernadino  Mountains  with  Camp  Mountain  Chai.    Over  the  past  few  years  I  have  learned  just  how  special  a  place  CMC  is  and  I  cannot  emphasize  enough  how  honored  I  am  to  be  able  to  share  my  experiences  with  our  campers.

I  am  a  na(ve  of  Boston  and  a  graduate  of  Ithaca  College  with  a  degree  in  sociology.    At  the  end  of  camp  last  summer  I  relocated  to  Sea\le,  Washington  and  dedicated  a  year  of  service  with  an  organiza(on  called  City  Year.    I  have  had  the  amazing  opportunity  to  work  in  an  interna(onal  middle  school,  tutoring  and  mentoring  a  diverse  popula(on  of  students  in  a\endance,  behavior,  and  course  work  in  Math  and  English/Language  Arts.

As  the  school  year  wraps-­‐up  and  with  summer  just  around  the  corner,  I  can  see  the  California  sunshine  through  the  Sea\le  mist.      CMC  has  provided  me  with  summer  aPer  summer  of  wonderful  memories.    I  cannot  wait  to  return  and  I  look  forward  to  mee(ng  our  Netzarim  campers!Rachel  Shyloski

Amirim  (7-­‐8th  Grade)  Unit  Head

Hello  CMC!  My  name  is  Rachel  Shyloski  and  I  cannot  tell  you  how  excited  I  am  to  be  returning  to  camp  for  my  fourth  summer!  A  li\le  about  me:  I  was  born  and  raised  in  North  Carolina.  Growing  up,  I  a\ended  Camp  Coleman  in  Georgia  and  Kutz  Camp  in  New  York.  I  a\ended  the  University  of  North  Carolina  at  Asheville  for  my  undergraduate  studies,  and  received  a  B.A.  in  Psychology,  with  a  minor  in  Sociology  in  2006.  I’ve  just  completed  my  

first  year  of  graduate  school,  and  am  a  year  away  from  receiving  a  Master’s  in  Social  Work.  In  the  li\le  bit  of  spare  (me  I  get  away  from  studying  and  wri(ng  papers,  I  love  to  be  outdoors.  I  am  a  big  bird  nerd  and  enjoy  iden(fying  different  species  of  birds.  I  enjoy  running  in  the  forest,  biking  around  town,  and  staying  ac(ve.  

I  am  thrilled  to  be  coming  back  to  my  summer  home  and  spending  my  (me  with  new  and  returning  CMC  family  members!  I  am  excited  for  Amirim  to  show  camp  how  much  Ruach  we  have!  I  cannot  wait  for  our  overnights  and  for  the  many  special  moments  I  know  we  will  create!  I  am  so  excited  for  camp  and  to  be  returning  as  Amirim’s  Unit  Head  for  my  4th  summer!  See  you  all  soon!

Montana  SkurkaAFd  (9-­‐10th  Grade)  Unit  Head

My  name  is  Montana  Skurka  and  I  will  be  the  A(d  Unit  Leader  this  summer!  I  am  from  Toronto  and  am  pursuing  a  joint  Bachelors  of  Educa(on  and  Master  of  Teaching  degree  from  the  University  of  Toronto.  I  have  never  been  to  CMC  and  I  cannot  wait  to  get  up  to  camp!  I  was  a  camper  and  staff  member  at  Camp  Ramah  in  Canada  for  many  summers.  

Over  the  past  year,  I’ve  taught  teenagers  in  high  school,  which  has  provided  me  with  valuable  experience  that  I  hope  to  apply  this  summer.  I  have  a  huge  passion  for  anything  related  to  Israel  -­‐  in  fact,  I  led  a  Taglit-­‐Birthright  trip  for  young  professionals  just  this  past  April!  I  also  love  yoga,  swimming  and  dancing.  I  feel  so  privileged  to  be  returning  to  camp  and  joining  the  CMC  family  and  am  excited  to  meet  you  all  soon!  

Corey  DickerAmirim  (7-­‐8th  Grade)  Program  Director

Hello,  my  name  is  Corey  Dicker  and  I  am  going  to  be  the  Amirim  Program  Director.  It  will  be  my  first  summer  at  CMC,  but  my  eighth  summer  working  at  a  Jewish  summer  camp.  I’m  originally  from  Fort  Wayne,  Indiana,  and  currently  studying  finance  at  Indiana  University  Purdue  University  Fort  Wayne  (IPFW).  Before  that  I  spent  four  years  studding  architecture  at  Tulane  University.

I  am  very  excited  to  be  working  with  programming  in  the  Amirim  Unit  this  summer.  My  goal  is  to  ins(ll  Jewish  values  and  concepts  through  fun  and  interac(ve  programming.  Crea(ve  programming  is  one  reason  Jewish  camping  is  so  meaningful  and  impackul.    Campers  in  the  Amirim  Unit  will  experience  programs  that  really  make  them  think  and  have  a  blast  all  at  the  same  (me.

I  am  looking  forward  to  this  summer  at  CMC…it’s  going  to  be  a  blast!

Debra  MarcusLower  Division  (2-­‐6th  Grade)  Programs  Director  

Hello,  my  name  is  Deb  Marcus!  I  was  born  and  raised  in  Sco\sdale,  Arizona  &  graduated  from  Northern  Arizona  University  in  2011  with  a  B.S.  in  psychology  and  a  minor  in  sociology.  I  am  currently  a\ending  Arizona  State  University  for  my  Masters  in  Applied  Behavior  Analysis.  My  goal  is  to  become  a  board  cer(fied  behavior  analyst,  and  

eventually  become  a  school  psychologist.  I  am  currently  working  at  a  local  middle  school  in  one  of  the  special  educa(on  classrooms  as  an  aid.  

I  am  so  excited  to  be  returning  for  my  4th  summer  at  Camp  Mountain  Chai!  In  previous  summers,  I  have  been  a  Netzarim  counselor,  and  last  summer  I  was  the  Shorashim  Unit  Head.  I  am  beyond  excited  to  be  returning  this  summer  as  the  Lower  Division  Program  Director.  I  know  this  summer  is  going  to  be  an  absolute  blast!

Tommy  BenneX,    AFd  (9-­‐10th  Grade)  Program  Director

A  big  hello  from  across  the  pond!  My  name  is  Tommy  (or  Bri(sh  Tommy)  and  this  will  be  my  3rd  summer  at  Camp  Mountain  Chai!  I’ve  had  2  great  summers  as  a  CMC  lifeguard  and  had  the  opportunity  to  work  with  all  ages  at  camp,  but  this  year  I’m  trading  in  my  swimsuit  and  whistle  for  the  en(re  A(d  Unit,  as  we  embark  on  the  most  exhilara(ng  journey  of  summer,  2013!  I  can’t  wait  to  meet  all  the  new  faces  joining  A(d  for  the  first  (me  as  well  as  those  returning  for  their  camping  finale!

Born  and  raised  on  fish  &  chips,  I  reside  in  rural  England  (near  Stonehenge  for  those  geologists!).  I’m  finishing  my  BSc  degree  in  economics  at  Loughborough  University  and  my  future  graduate  plans  involve  gaining  an  internship  in  London  with  intensions  of  a  career  in  banking  and  accountancy.  

In  my  spare  (me  I’m  a  keen  runner,  cyclist  and  swimmer.  I  have  to  follow  anything  that  has  to  do  with  sport  and  I’m  a  passionate  supporter  of  Chelsea  football/soccer  club!  I  enjoy  volunteering  within  the  community  and  have  recently  worked  on  a  program  with  a  local  charity  that  supports  and  improves  the  lives  adults  and  children  with  learning  disabili(es.  I  have  a  crea(ve  spark  and  enjoy  many  forms  of  music,  which  has  encouraged  me  to  self-­‐teach  guitar  &  piano.  Though  I’m  told  it’s  only  so  I  have  an  excuse  to  sing!  I  have  been  grateful  to  camp  for  allowing  me  to  share  some  of  the  most  amazing  experiences  with  the  CMC  family  over  the  past  2  years.  I  can’t  wait  to  be  a  part  of  crea(ng  many  more  in  what  will  be  an  incredible  summer  2013!  See  you  all  soon!

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Tara Kaufmann  8th Grade,  Amirim  2013How  many  summers  have  you  been  at  CMC?Last  summer  was  my  first  at  CMC.What  was  your  favorite  moment/memory  from  Summer  2012?My  favorite  memory  was  when  our  unit  spent  the  overnight  outside  and  all  of  the  counselors  acted  out  funny  murder  mystery  game.What  three  words  would  you  use  to  describe  CMC?Fun,  friends,  and  good  foodWhat  excites  you  most  about  next  summer?I’m  really  excited  to  see  all  of  the  friends  and  counselors  I  met  last  year  and  just  to  be  back  at  camp.What  do  you  like  most  about  Shabbat  at  camp,  and  why?I  really  like  the  music  and  dancing  on  Shabbat  because  it’s  a  good  Gme  to  hang  out  with  your  friends  in  different  cabins  and  just  have  fun.

Danny Engel  6th Grade,  Netzarim  2013How  many  summers  have  you  been  at  CMC?2012  was  my  first  year.What  was  your  favorite  moment/memory  from  Summer  2012?Doing  the  Leap  of  Faith  on  the  Ropes  CourseWhat  three  words  would  you  use  to  describe  CMC?Awesome!  Amazing!  Natural!What  excites  you  most  about  next  summer?Hanging  out  with  friends  at  CMCWhat  do  you  like  most  about  Shabbat  at  camp,  and  why?I  liked  dinner  because  we  had  chicken  noodle  soup  and  challah.

Noah Larky 10th Grade,  Atid  2013How  many  summers  have  you  been  at  CMC?I  have  aRended  CMC  for  6  summers.What  was  your  favorite  memory  from  Summer  2012?The  Maccabiah  Rope  Burning  compeGGon.    Building  a  15  foot  fire  is  not  something  that  you  get  to  do  everyday.  The  moment  when  I  won,  Gme  seemed  to  slow  as  our  team  went  crazy.    It  is  a  memory  that  I  will  never  forget,  and  an  experience  I  will  take  with  me  forever.  What  excites  you  most  about  this  coming  summer?The  ATID  trips.  Whitewater  raXing  and  visiGng  Zion  NaGonal  Park  will  be  two  incredible  experiences.  In  addiGon  to  the  sense  of  community,  the  bonding,  hiking,  traveling,  and  camping  which  the  trips  entail  is  what  defines  ATID.What  three  words  would  you  use  to  describe  CMC?Community,  fun,  life-­‐changing!    What  do  you  like  most  about  Shabbat  at  camp,  and  why?The  song  session.    It  is  a  Gme  when  everything  else  is  forgoRen,  except  going  crazy  singing,  dancing,  and  being  Jewish.    Shabbat  is  one  of  the  best  parts  of  camp,  and  the  song  session  defines  it.What  was  the  best  part  about  last  summer’s  AHd  trip?  The  bonding  between  campers  and  counselors.  We  did  incredible  hikes  and  acGviGes,  but  the  highlight  was  the  bonding.  ATID  forms  a  community  unlike  any  other  unit  at  camp.

Claire Wengrod 11th Grade,  Kavanah  2013How  many  summers  have  you  been  at  CMC?Kavanah  will  be  my  fourth  summer  at  CMCWhat  was  your  favorite  moment/memory  from  Summer  2012?Hmm…that’s  a  hard  one.  My  favorite  moment  at  camp  during  summer  2012  was  receiving  my  camper  blanket.  This  is  really  special  to  me  because  I  was  nominated  by  my  best  friends  and  it  showed  me  my  spot  in  the  CMC  community.  What  made  you  want  to  sign  up  for  Kavanah  this  summer?To  further  my  Jewish  educaGon,  perform  community  service  and  help  those  in  need  and  to  be  with  my  camp  friends  for  5  weeks.  What  excites  you  the  most  about  this  opportunity?This  is  the  first  Gme  Kavanah  is  happening,  which  means  we’re  the  first  group  of  CMC  campers  to  experience  something  like  this.  I’m  also  excited  to  be  helping  people  in  need  by  volunteering  in  Oregon.What  three  words  would  you  use  to  describe  CMC?  Home,  Incredible,  Welcoming.What  do  you  like  most  about  camp?  Why?There  are  endless  things  I  like  about  camp  but  the  ones  that  have  had  the  most  impact  on  my  everyday  life  are  my  leadership  skills,  and  the  friendships  I’ve  made.  During  school,  I’m  able  to  use  the  skills  I  gained  from  the  AGd  trips  and  much  more  and  teach  others  as  well.  I’ve  made  amazing,  life  long  friendships  at  CMC  and  I  honestly  don’t  know  where  I  would  be  without  the  friendships  I  have.  I  cannot  image  my  life  without  CMC.  

Samantha Tabak 11th Grade,  Kavanah  2013How  many  summers  have  you  been  at  CMC?This  will  be  my  fourth  year  at  CMC.What  was  your  favorite  moment/memory  from  Summer  2012?The  enGre  ATID  trip.What  made  you  want  to  sign  up  for  Kavanah  this  summer?To  further  my  Jewish  studies  and  to  spend  Gme  with  my  best  friends,  who  I  only  get  to  see  during  camp.What  excites  you  the  most  about  this  opportunity?MeeGng  new  people  and  also  making  other  people’s  life's  beRer  through  our  volunteering.What  three  words  would  you  use  to  describe  CMC?Safe,  Life-­‐Changing,  AmazingWhat  do  you  like  most  about  camp?  Why?The  closeness  between  everybody  that  you  don’t  get  with  your  friends  at  home.  Everyone  in  ATID  was  extremely  close  with  one  another.  You  could  go  up  to  anybody  in  our  unit  and  ask  them  for  help  and  they  would  drop  whatever  they  were  doing  to  help  you.  I  know  that  I’m  going  to  be  friends  with  some  of  these  people  for  the  rest  of  my  life  and  I’m  so  thankful  that  I  met  them  because  personally,  these  people  and  these  experiences  have  really  shaped  me  to  be  a  beRer  person.  

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2013 CMC CAMPERS + Years at Camp

It’s Time to Start Thinking About Packing…Ah  yes,  the  good  old  summertime!  In  CMC-­‐land,  that  means  time  to  order  all  the  glitter  for  Omanut,  perhaps  a  new  soccer  ball  for  Sports,  some  goggles  for  the  pool,  hundreds  of  pounds  of  RED  &  BLUE  face  paint  for  Maccabiah,    blue  &  green paint  for  Embassy  and  many  more  items  that  CMC  could  not  possibly  live  without!  For  CMC  campers  and  parents,  it  means  time  to  pack  for  camp!  For  first  time  parents,  this  can  seem  daunting…how  much  sunscreen  should  I  pack?  Flashlights?  Sleeping  bag?  Will  my  child  really  have  enough  shirts  for  an  entire  session?  Don’t  worry,  we’ve  got  you  covered!  Most  camps  provide  parents  with  an  extensive  packing  list.  CMC  is  one  such  camp,  and  a  packing  guide  was  included  in  the  Getting  Ready  for  Camp  2013  Parent  Handbook  (P.  25).  This  list  should  not  be  disregarded.  It  was  compiled  by  camping  professionals  with  years  of  camping  experience  who  understand  exactly  what  needs  to  be  included  in  order  for  your  child(ren)  to  have  a  successful  summer  at  camp.  A  few  things  to  keep  in  mind  as  you  pack  for  the  summer…

Space  at  camp  is  somewhat  limited.  Your  camper  will  not  have  his  or  her  own  room;  rather,  he  or  she  will  share  a  cabin  with  several  other  campers  and  counselors.  That  means  there  is  not  a  ton  of  space  for  “extras”  and  labeling  clothes  becomes  necessary  as  mix-­‐ups  are  otherwise  bound  to  happen.  If  laundry  is  a  concern,  please  rest  assured  that  camp  laundry  is  done  once  per  week  and  your  child’s  counselors  will  see  to  it  that  your  child  has  clean  clothes.

That  said,  summer  camp  values  tend  to  downgrade  appearance.  Let’s  face  it;  camp  is  a  place  for  children  to  have  fun  and  make  friends  in  a  safe  environment.  Before  the  session  is  up,  campers  might  get  wet,  slimy,  greasy,  painted  on  and  a  host  of  other  messy  adjectives  that  could  –  theoretically  speaking  –  happen  while  your  camper  is  having  FUN  at  camp!  To  that  end,  it  is  probably  best  to  keep  the  good  stuff  at  home  and  send  clothes  that  neither  you  nor  your  camper  will  miss  if  it  needs  to  be  retired  at  the  end  of  the  summer.  

         As  important  as  it  is  to  pay  attention  to  the  packing  list,  it’s  equally  important  to  pay  attention  to  items  that  we  ask  that  our  campers  not  bring  to  camp.  There  is  a  reason  we  request  certain  items  not  be  brought  to  camp.  Some  of  these  are  safety  reasons.  Other  reasons  are  to  help  us  facilitate  a  specific  type  of  environment.  Typically,  these  center  around  electronic  items,  and,  more  specifically,  cell  phones.  Please  (please,  please)  note  our  new  policy  this  year  regarding  cell  phones.  Any  cell  phone  discovered  at  camp  will  be  confiscated  and  not  returned.  We’ve  highlighted  this  policy  in  our  Parent  Handbook.  You  and  your  camper(s)  have  signed  our  cell  phone  policy  in  your  packet  of  forms.  We  can’t  stress  our  policy  any  further.  

Melissa Schneider 5Mia Harris 2Mia Kaufman 2Mia Michaels 1Mia Wallach 1Michael Stein 1Michael Weiser 2Michaela Langer 3Michelle Cohen 2Michelle Margolin 1Michelle Telles 2Mijal Buchsbaum 4Miranda Rafner 5Mitchell McKenzie 6Mitchell Ross 6Mollie Levy 3Molly Umansky 1Morgan Cummins 4Myzelle Lieberman-Hughes 2Natalie Halpern 2Natalie Wittenberg 3Nathan Cummins 5Nathan Jacobson 1

Nathan Schwedock 4Nathaniel Romero 3Nicole Ahadian 1Nikki Shultz 4Noa Shushan 1Noa Weltsch 3Noah Hampshire 3Noah Kalal 5Noah Larky 6Noah Myers 4Noah Ruskin 3Noah Shafton 2Noah Stashower-Marcus 4Noah Widman-Mazor 3Olivia Marx 2Paige Pucher 1Payton Greenfield 1Phoebe Gocal 1Pierze Spitzer 1Rachael Montgomery 2Rachel Barron 2Rachel Dean 2Rachel Goldschmidt 1Rachel Layton 1

Rachel Perkins 7Reanna Mustain 4Rebecca Engel 2Rebecca Epner 3Rebecca Shuman 1Rebekkah Lasky 3Reese Loseke 1Reut Moskowitz 4Reyna Belsky 3Rhett Gavson 2Ryan Green 1Ryan Jacobson 1Ryan Kaplan 2Ryan Pitesky 3Ryan Weissman 3Sadie Schlesinger 4Sam Clark 4Sam Peters 3Samantha Cowell 3Samantha Friedman 1Samantha Martinez 2Samantha Sokol 1Samantha Tabak 4Sami Elfus 4

Sammy Wittenberg 4Samuel Adler 2Samuel Kaseff 1Samuel Laser 3Samuel Shelton 2Samuel Trudeau 3Sapeer Yehezkel 4Sara Berman 1Sara Bernstein 1Sara Erdman 6Sara Marmor 4Sean Wainstein 1Seth Windham 2Sheer Azoulai 2Shimon Chait 5Shir Ketayi 4Shoshana Lawrence 1Shoshana Printz 1Simon Glezer 3Simon Shapiro 3Sky Frank 3Sophia Cartsonis 3Sophia Flores 4

Sophia Muroff 3Sophie Borin 4Sophie Goodman 3Sophie Harris 2Sophie Langerman 7Sophie Stein 1Sophie Williams 2Souleymane Bangoura 2Spencer Pilarski 5Sydney Cohen 4Sydney Detmer 2Sydney Fillius 1Sydney Schlafman 3Talia Holzman 1Talia Koren 4Tara Kaufmann 2Taryn Abelowitz 1Tayo Rhodes 3Thomas Dayzie 6Thomas Garry 1Tori Frost 1Trevor Goodman 4Tyler Nelson 2Tzipporah Moehringer 3

Valerie Hoffman 1Walter Trostler 1Yarden Abed 2Zachary Friedman 3Zachary Lafer 2Zachary Pilarski 1Zachary Schiff 3Zack Jensen 2Zackary Siperstein 5Zeke Pearl 1

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