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Calendar of Events
See What's Comin' Up
WEEK 4
July 19 Camp Aaron Show
Fiddler on the Roof
7pm Katz JCC Cherry Hill
20 Geza/Elon Family Visitation
1:05-2:45pm
21 Carnival Day
WEEK 5 ISRAEL WEEK
July 26 Israel Scouts
Haifa/Eilat Late Stay
JCC Musicfest at Katz JCC
5:30pm - All are welcome
27 Camp Shalom Israel Day
Anaf/Bayit Family Visitation
1:05-2:45pm
Geza/Elon Skating Party
28 Camp Hilltop Israel Day
Arad Overnight
29 Camp Aaron Israel Day
WEEK 6 RUACH SPIRIT WEEK
Aug 1 Rosh Chodesh Av
(New Hebrew Month - Av)
2 Anaf/Bayit Skating Party
3 Jerusalem/Tel Aviv Late Stay
WEEK 7
Aug 9 Tisha B'Av
10 Camp Aaron Show
7pm Katz JCC Cherry Hill
11 Camp Hilltop Show
7pm Katz JCC Cherry Hill
Tavor Overnight
WEEK 8 MACCABIAH WEEK
Aug15 Camp Shalom Show:
Schoolhouse Rock Jr.
7pm Katz JCC Cherry Hill
18 Jewish Heritage
Night /Phillies
Citizens Bank Park
Sep 5 Katz JCC Member
Appreciation
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Mazel Tov to Us!
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Pics of the Week
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 FROM THE DIRECTORS CAMP IS HEATIN' UP! As we move on from a summer weather heat wave, Camp is also getting really hot! Camp Hilltop has completed half of its 4 family visitations, Camp Shalom has had 1 of 3 latestays, Camp Aaron had its first overnight, Chaverim is on the move and preparing for their big away trip, and Gesher CIT's are doing great! There are many great weeks ahead! The first Camp show is next week (Camp Aaron's show - see below), Carnival Day is almost upon us, another visitation takes place, the Israeli Scouts and Sheldon Lowe come to visit week 5, and things are really getting going! It's going to be great!
Mid-season evaluations will be sent out next week. Please take a moment to complete and let us know how we are doing! We hope you will share with us that your camper loves Camp, but we also want to know ways that you think we can get even better!
We recognize that some of our campers are signed up to be done Camp at the end of Week 4. We welcome families to extend their stays with us by adding weeks. Please contact Pam Parker, Camp Registrar at pparker@jfedsnj.org, or at the Camp office, 609 654-5192, to arrange this.
The Camp email phonebooks are being created for each division, so that campers can contact each other to get together. Please email Deena at dsherman@jfedsnj.org if you do not want your information included.
Keep checking us out on Facebook and Twitter - response has been awesome! Have a great weekend - Shabbat Shalom!
B'Shalom, 
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JCC Camp From the Beginning
G reat feedback from a former camper, counselor, and now a Camp "Bubby":
Hi Aaron,
What a thrill it was for me to see how far we've come and what a beautiful campsite Medford is. I started at Camp Hilltop in 1947. We met at Camden High School and went by bus to swim at Mountwell Pool in Haddonfield. From there, we used places like Lake Grenloch, Twin Lakes, and Sally Starr's Ranch. I was in the first group of kids to take advantage of Tween Travel Camp. I became a CIT, a CA, a Jr. counselor, and finally a counselor. I was in the first group of counselors to explore the campsite at Medford, after George Aaron died and left the acreage to the JCC. When we arrived, there was the lake with a dock, a bathhouse, a nature shack, and 2 pavilions, one for Music and one for A&C. What fabulous memories I have! My 2 children have experienced JCC camp at Medford and now my grandchildren attend as well. We all love it! May you continue to be successful and thrill countless generations of kids.
Linda Rosengard, mother of Alyssa and Julie Rosengard, and Bubby to Sarah and Ethan Wellborn
Note from the Director: While I like to suggest that Camp Aaron was named for me, as you can see from above, it was named for George Aaron, the person who donated the land that we enjoy today! Thank you to Linda for writing to me!
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Hilltop HOT, HOT,HOT Happenings
A little heat didn't stop our Hilltoppers from having a great week.
- On Monday and Tuesday sports became a water activity, and water games and Splash Park were also popular ways to beat the heat.
- Tuesday and Friday we welcomed Shores
 h and Kefli families for visitation. It was fun to watch our parents joining in activities with campers, especially when they were singing and dancing with Danit and Marcy, our Music specialists. Next Wednesday, July 20th, we are looking forward to family visitation day for the Geza and Elon campers. - Another highlight of our week was a performance by Yosi. Our little campers were up and moving! Yosi (www.YosiMusic.com) is an award winning Jewish children's performer.
- Theater has been practicing for the Camp Hilltop show, "You've Got a Friend In Me" which will be on Thursday, August 11th at the JCC in Cherry Hill.
- Usable Arts kept up with the weekly theme "friendship around the world" as they created puppets of different animals from around the world.
- In Kosher Cooking campers mixed up a cake from scratch and then the bunk made it into a friendship quilt. Every camper had their own square to decorate as they discussed the qualities of friendship and doing things together.
- Little Scientists made bracelets that changes colors when exposed to UV rays. They used different number SPF sunscreens to experiment how higher numbers protect better against the sun's harmful rays.
- Gan Yeladim decorated interlocking puzzle people and also created flags of countries where Jewish people live. The campers discussed how Jewish people live all over the world.
- Nature was on the move, with Hilltoppers followed a path in the woods for a scavenger hunt. They discussed the many different kinds of leaves that you can find in nature just like different kinds of friendships at camp.
- More critters? This time they were created by the campers at Arts and Crafts. These colorful critters were made with sand art and the campers had a blast making up silly names for them.
- Hilltop sports "skill of the week": Hockey - shooting, T-ball - catching, Kickball - catching, Soccer -- dribbling, Basketball - running. Our little campers are becoming All-stars!
- This Shabbat, Ronit Boyd from Jewish Federation of South Jersey was our special guest, and she read to the campers and explained PJ Library, which each month sends out free Jewish kids' books to children. See article below for details.
We can't wait until Carnival day on Thursday!
Shabbat Shalom!
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Create a library of Jewish children's books in your home -
The PJ Library program supports families in their Jewish journey by sending Jewish-content books and music on a monthly basis to children from age six months to six years for free.
Created by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, The PJ Library is a national program implemented by local communities. Now available in more than 100 communities across the United States, The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is a proud participant.
Click HERE to sign your kids up TODAY!
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 Sensational Shalom
Happy in the Heat
As week three comes to a close, enthusiasm and excitement flourishes! Sparkling, smiling, faces are everywhere and the laughing and singing of joyous campers can be heard throughout camp.
- The week began with plenty of spirit from our visiting Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders. The energetic women shared their talents and skills with our campers and taught them some great cheers and dance moves.
- In Usable Arts our campers made mailboxes to collect letters from friends.
- At Dance, our campers listened to music and learned dances from different regions around the world.
- What was that awesome smell in Camp Shalom this week? Hot apple crisp in Kosher Cooking!
- Masada and Dimona had their late stay and enjoyed the camp all to themselves while dining on pizza and ice cream. They then popped over to the ISC in Cherry Hill for skating, soccer, and fun zone.
Next week, we are looking forward to having an incredible carnival day! Have a wonderful weekend! Shabbat Shalom!
Elyse Newman
Camp Shalom Director
campshalom@jfedsnj.org
609-654-5192 x 111
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 Action Packed Aaron
Swingin' into Summer! Camp Aaron campers are buzzing with excitement as week 3 took off to a steamy start. Campers had fun on the sports fields while adding lots of sprinkler runs and wet sponge tosses into the activity. On Wednesday, Aaron campers were treated to a visit from the Challenger British Soccer league that ran a clinic on the Aaron fields. Campers walked away with an extra kick in their step after their valuable instruction.
Our 1st Day of Caring and Sharing event happened on Wednesday with our campers visiting, cooking and serving lunch to the residents of the Ronald McDonald house. The campers came back excited about taking part in this wonderful Tzedakah project.
Gilad campers enjoyed their first Camp overnight on Thursday. Campers was treated to an extra free swim in the Shalom Pool followed by a BBQ dinner in the Aaron complex. Our evening activity featured Simon Sez with Steve Max and lots of bunk games followed by a campfire with s'mores. A great night was had by all campers and staff.
Everyone is invited to attend our 1st Camp Aaron theater performance on Tuesday, July 19th at 7pm. Our theater majors will be taking the stage with "Fiddler on the Roof Jr." and our Performing Dancers will be twirling the evening's performance in and dancing it out to the end. Please come to the JCC in Cherry Hill that night and cheer on our young stars.
We can't wait to see what excitement week 4 brings!
Dina Greenblatt
Camp Aaron Director
Campaaron@jfedsnj.org
609 654-5192 x112
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 NJY Camps - Sleep A Week
FOR CAMP AARON CAMPERS ONLY
SLEEP-A-WEEK at NJ Y Camps
AUGUST 1-5, 2011 - Only 45 spaces!
1 WEEK OVERNIGHT CAMP EXPERIENCE
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Chaverim on the Go
Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - We're on the Move!
 What do we do when it's hot outside? Head to Ocean City, Sahara Sam's, Camel Beach Waterpark, and Citizens Bank Park/Wells Fargo Center! What an awesome week to get us ready for our extended trip to CLEVELAND next week. Highlights will include Cedar Point Amusement Park, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and lots and lots more. We'll tell you all about it when we get back!
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Gesher is Groovy!
CIT's are Chillin' in the Heat!
 Another week completed and everyone has been doing great! The CIT's are receiving high praise from many for their rapid progress and improving performance. Our trip this week was to Ocean City where we couldn't have asked for better beach weather.
Week 4 brings the CIT's to one of the most anticipated weeks of the summer, the CIT Overnight. The CITs will enjoy an exhilarating day at Dorney Park. After dinner we go back to the Katz JCC where we will have gym, pool, and teen lounge Have a great weekend! Shabbat Shalom! 609-654-5192 x109
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Jewish Heritage Night at the Phillies!
Join Camp, the Katz JCC and the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey at Jewish Heritage Night at the Phillies -
Thursday, August 18.
The game is sold out but we have a limited number of tickets available at our cost of $30 each. To purchase tickets:
1) Email:
agreenberg@jfedsnj.org
to confirm they are available
2) Once confirmed, send or drop off a check in an envelope to the JCC, attention Aaron Greenberg
3) Tickets will be sent to you by mail or by Camp bus.
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Summer Family MusicFest
Open to the Community
Tuesday, July 26 · 5:00 pm · Katz JCC Field
An intergenerational concert featuring local talent. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinner. Food will be available for sale.
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PJ Library Goes to the Riversharks
Support PJ Library in our community and have fun at a Riversharks game!
Join PJ Library at a Camden Riversharks game on
Sunday, July 24 at 1 pm
Tickets are only $11$5 from each ticket sold goes to the PJ Library!
Join us during the 7th inning stretch in a special box suite for snacks, crafts and story time! Stay after the game for free ice cream. Click here for more information.(this offer is available to ALL members of our community)
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NY TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR - DANIEL SILVA
#1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva to appear at the Katz JCC Thursday, July 28 · 7 pm International and NYT's best-selling author, Daniel Silva will be here at the Katz JCC to launch his new book, Portrait of a Spy.
VIP Admission: $50 includes private reception
from 5:45pm - 6:45pm and a signed book
General Admission: $10 (cost applied toward book purchase at JCC)
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$25 Off Birthday Party At the Katz JCC Host a care-free birthday party for your child at the JCC For children age 1 - 12 Imaginarium · Gym · Tea Party · Princess/Pirate Party · XRKADE · Swimming · Sports · More! Contact Ksteinberg@Jfedsnj.org to book your party today!
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Just 4 Kids
South Jersey's PremierAfter School Program
At the Katz JCC For K-8th Graders
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Summer Playdays
Hey Kids K-6th
August 22-September 2
Looking for something to do the last two weeks of Summer?
How about cool daytrips to these fantastic places:
Funplex · Lincoln Financial Center · CoCo Key · Franklin Institute · Adventure Aquarium · Cape May Zoo · Great Adventure · Pump it Up · Sahara Sams · big League Dreams · MORE!!
AM/PM Care Available.
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TBS Annual Country
Construction Fair
Wednesday, July 20th · 6-8 pm
Hot Dogs - Water Ice - Train Rides Music & More
Temple Beth Sholom 1901 Kresson Road - Cherry Hill
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