Summer 2013 June 17 August 9. Engman Camp Shalom. Serving the Des Moines Community for more than 60 years.

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1 Engman Camp Shalom Summer 2013 June 17 August 9 Serving the Des Moines Community for more than 60 years.

2 Welcome to Engman Camp Shalom For over 60 years, the Jewish Federa on of Greater Des Moines, a non profit organiza on, has been commi ed to quality Jewish summer experiences for each child through Engman Camp Shalom (ECS). Engman Camp Shalom is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federa on of Greater Des Moines and the All In One Campaign. Our camp is about building skills, confidence, making friends, memories, feeling safe, secure and happy, while growing and learning together. Each summer we welcome children of all faiths and backgrounds to par cipate and share in the experiences and opportuni es available through our program. The ECS day provides a progression of enriching and exci ng programs that are purposefully designed for skill and social development. Our staff to camper ra o ensures success for each child. We maintain the best learning environment for all our campers. We provide quality programs where children experience personal and social growth while increasing individual skills through a variety of ac vi es. Campers also learn to become coopera ve and interac ve with fellow campers, meet and associate with children of various backgrounds and faiths, and learn to accept responsibility for personal and group ac ons. Summer will come alive for your camper through crea ve, energizing, and innova ve experiences. We also have Schlicha (Israeli Counselor) that will help your camper experience Israel in Iowa! The camp community is nurturing, challenging and most of all FUN! Children make friendships that keep them coming back year a er year to become CIT s (Counselors In Training) and counselors. Engman Camp Shalom knows how to make a child s summer fun and exci ng, something of which we are proud. Our staff has created a summer filled with exci ng ac vi es & programs that will leave your children wan ng more! Meet Our Camp Director: Allie Weiss ECS is pleased to introduce the 2013 director, Allie Weiss. Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, Allie is the daughter of Rabbis Lew and Faedra Weiss. She is excited to return to her roots at a Jewish day camp. She a ended JCC camp in Cincinna, Ohio and Indianapolis, IN before becoming a camp counselor at the JCC camp in Indianapolis. She also spent many summers as a camper at Gallahue Girl Scout Camp in Southern Indiana. Allie earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Educa on with a concentra on in English from Indiana University Bloomington in She taught middle school language arts in Indianapolis before moving to Washington, D.C. where she spent a year serving as a public affairs manager for a consul ng firm before returning to the classroom. She taught high school English in Alexandria, Virginia for four years and earned a Masters of Arts in Ini a ves in Educa onal Transforma on at George Mason University before returning to IU for her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruc on. She just completed her second year of course work, focusing on teacher educa on and educa on policy. She also teaches undergraduates in a mul cultural educa on course for future teachers. I am really looking forward to ge ng to know the Des Moines community and sharing an amazing summer experience with the campers and their families. I look back fondly on my experiences at camp and want to make sure that the campers will too. 2 To Enroll Call:(515) ext. 232

3 General Informa on Register By Mail: Mail completed forms with your registra on deposit to Engman Camp Shalom, Ute Ave., Waukee, IA For addi onal forms, call the ECS Camp office at ext.233 or visit to download forms. Deposit Policy: A deposit of $150 is required for each camper with a completed registra on form. This includes a $35 nonrefundable processing fee. The remaining $115 will be credited toward your camp balance. We accept Am Ex, Visa, MC, cash, and checks (make checks payable to Engman Camp Shalom). Mail to Engman Camp Shalom, Ute Ave., Waukee, IA Your camp deposit must be paid in full by Friday, June 1, Refund/Cancella on Policy: Any camper withdrawing from camp between Tuesday, April 30 and Friday, May 31, 2013, will receive a refund of any camp fees paid minus a $50 cancella on fee per week enrolled and the $35 non refundable processing fee. Any camper withdrawing a er June 1, 2013 must give a two week no ce to receive a 50% refund of camp fees paid a er paying the $50 cancella on fee per week enrolled and the $35 non refundable processing fee. All cancella ons must be made in wri ng or through e mail. Payments: Balance is due two weeks before session starts. We accept American Express, Visa, MC, cash, and check. No child will be allowed to a end camp unless all fees are paid in full. Please speak with Lyanna at ext. 232 if you would like to arrange a payment plan. Discounts: Early Bird $10 discount per week per camper when registra ons and ini al fees are received no later than Wednesday, May 1, Mul ple Week $8 discount per week per camper when registered for four (4) or more weeks when registra ons and ini al fees are received no later than Friday, May 31, Morning Drop off Times & Locations: 7:00 8:00 am Before Care $30 per week includes transportation to The Caspe Terrace. Drop off at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 924 Polk Blvd. DSM 7:50 8:10 am AM Transportation Only $20 per week Drop off at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 924 Polk Blvd. DSM 8:30 am Valley West Mall DART bus pick up $20 per week PARENT MUST STAY WITH CHILD UNTIL BUS ARRIVES 8:50 9:00 am Drop off at The Caspe Terrace Facility Ute Ave. Waukee (I 80 Exit 117) Afternoon Pick up Times & Location: 3:30 pm End of camp day and parent pick up at The Caspe Terrace. Aftercare: 3:30 6:00 pm Camp ends promptly at 3:30pm each day. Aftercare is available onsite for $25 per week. Aftercare ends promptly at 6:00 pm. Additional charges will be incurred and must be paid immediately for late pick ups. 3

A g e D i v i s i o n s : Engman Camp Shalom Kochavim (Stars) Entering Kindergarten The Kochavim of Engman Camp Shalom enjoy a well rounded program

Days are filled with opportuni es in sports, arts & cra s, Israeli culture, Judaica, dance, music, and a variety of other ac vi es to keep your li

Chaverim (Friends) Entering 1st & 2nd Grades Our first and second graders will have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of ac vi es while

Your camper and their friends get to par cipate in a variety of ac vi es including sports, arts & cra s, Israeli culture, Judaica, dance, music,

Giborim (Heroes) Entering 3rd & 4th Grades While learning about new heroes, these campers get to be heroes of their own.

These campers will enjoy team sports, arts & cra s, drama, cooking, dance, music, and many other things to keep them heroic throughout the day!

In addi on to spreading spirit, campers will play sports, arts & cra s, drama, Israeli culture, and other things to inspire their spirit!

4 A g e D i v i s i o n s : Engman Camp Shalom Kochavim (Stars) Entering Kindergarten The Kochavim of Engman Camp Shalom enjoy a well rounded program designed to nurture and challenge the individual camper. Days are filled with opportuni es in sports, arts & cra s, Israeli culture, Judaica, dance, music, and a variety of other ac vi es to keep your li le Star busy all day long! Chaverim (Friends) Entering 1st & 2nd Grades Our first and second graders will have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of ac vi es while reconnec ng with old friends and making new ones! Your camper and their friends get to par cipate in a variety of ac vi es including sports, arts & cra s, Israeli culture, Judaica, dance, music, and a variety of other ac vi es. Giborim (Heroes) Entering 3rd & 4th Grades While learning about new heroes, these campers get to be heroes of their own. This diversified, ac on packed program is geared at learning new skills, self confidence, and developing personal growth. These campers will enjoy team sports, arts & cra s, drama, cooking, dance, music, and many other things to keep them heroic throughout the day! Ruach (Spirit) Entering 5th & 6th Grades As the oldest campers, it is their responsibility to keep the Ruach throughout camp. In addi on to spreading spirit, campers will play sports, arts & cra s, drama, Israeli culture, and other things to inspire their spirit! CIT (Counselor in Training) Entering 7th,8th & 9th grades Engman Camp Shalom s CIT program offers transi onal experience from being a camper to being a leader. Rising 7th, 8th and 9th grade teens gain a be er understanding of their strengths and develop their skills with groups of their peers and younger campers. Working directly with a CIT Coordinator and our senior counselors, CITs will learn skills needed to be effec ve counselors and leaders. They will design and implement peulot (ac vi es) for our youngest campers, help facilitate camp wide programs, set up short skits or songs, as well as par cipate in daily leadership peulot just for them. Summer CIT themes alternate, providing a three year program that covers a wide range of topics and opportuni es to build leadership skills. CITs will par cipate in all field trips and swim programs but will s ll have plenty of me to just relax and remember that even counselors get to have fun! 4

5 ECS Swim Program: Swimming is not only an important life skill, for many kids, it is the best part of summer! Instruc onal Swim: Instruc onal swim will take place for all campers (including CITs) at the Urbandale Pool, Monday through Thursday mornings during weeks 2, 3, 5 and 6. All campers will receive swim lessons from cer fied Red Cross instructors. Our goal is to ensure a safe and enjoyable water experience for everyone. Lessons will be geared toward the camper s individual ability. Please note: To guarantee enrollment in the Red Cross Swimming Lessons, ECS must receive the camper s completed registra on no later than June 1, Late registra ons will not have a fee reduc on even if swimming lessons cannot be scheduled. Levels assessments for Red Cross Instruc onal Swimming Lessons: LEVEL 1: Introduc on to the Water LEVEL 3: Stroke Development 1. Using steps to enter and exit the pool 1. Jumping into the water independently 2. Blowing bubbles, going under water with mouth and 2. Head first entry from side in a si ng and kneeling posieyes closed, opening eyes under the water on 3. Bobbing 3 mes 3. Bobbing in water at least 5 mes while moving forward 4. Front & Back float supported 4. Rotary breathing at least 10 mes while doing the front 5. Roll over from front to back and visa versa supported crawl 6. Treading water in chest deep water 5. Survival float, Back float, tread water at least 30 seconds 7. Kick on front and back (2 body lengths) 6. Change from ver cal to horizontal posi ons while on 8. Arm ac on on front and back. (2 body lengths) back and front 9. Arm and leg movements on front and back (2 body 7. Front crawl and Elementary backstroke at least 15 yards lengths) 8. Push off in a streamlined posi on on front with flu er 10. Water safety skills kick and dolphin kick (3 5 body lengths) 9. Scissors kick at least 10 yards LEVEL 2: Fundamental Aqua c Skills 10.Water safety skills 1. Entering and exi ng the water (chest deep) 2. Submerging body and holding breath (5 seconds) LEVEL 4: Stroke Improvement 3. Bobbing in water at least five mes without stopping 1. Head first entry from the side in a compact and stride 4. Front and jelly fish float without support for at least 5 posi on seconds 2. Swim under water at least 3 5 body lengths 5. Back float without support for at least 15 seconds 3. Feet first surface dive, submerging completely 6. Roll over from front to back and visa versa without assistance 4. Survival swimming (30 seconds) 5. Front crawl and breaststroke open turns 7. Change direc on in the water while swimming on front 6. Tread water using two different kicks. (2 min.) and back 7. Front crawl with rotary breathing, Elementary backstroke, 8. Combined arm and leg ac on on both front and back. (5 Sidestroke (25 yards) body lengths) 8. Breaststroke, bu erfly (15 yards) 9. Finning on back (5 body lengths) 9. Push off in a streamlined posi on on back with flu er 10. Tread water for at least 15 seconds without assistance and dolphin kick (3 5 body lengths) in chest deep water 10.Water safety skills 11. Water safety skills LEVEL 5: Skills surpass Level 4 exit requirements 5

Special Events and Ac vi es: Open Swim: Every Thursday a ernoon, all campers will go to Valley View Aqua c Center for an

They can relax, hang out or prac ce their skills around the pool to their hearts content under the watchful eyes of

Counselors will join campers in the Urbandale pool for free swim and games in place of the usual lessons.

Field trips are loosely connected to the themed ac vi es of the week and allow all our campers to delve into something

*All campers are required to wear their 2013 Engman Camp Shalom T shirt on Field Trip days in order to facilitate our

Shabbat: Most Friday a ernoons will be spent holding an early Shabbat for all of the campers.

bread) and Kiddush (prayer over the grape juice).

6 Special Events and Ac vi es: Open Swim: Every Thursday a ernoon, all campers will go to Valley View Aqua c Center for an extended a ernoon of swimming. They can relax, hang out or prac ce their skills around the pool to their hearts content under the watchful eyes of their counselors. For weeks without instruc onal swim sessions (weeks 1, 4, 7 and 8) we will s ll have me in the water! Counselors will join campers in the Urbandale pool for free swim and games in place of the usual lessons. Field Trips: On Fridays all campers are treated to a trip offsite. Field trips are loosely connected to the themed ac vi es of the week and allow all our campers to delve into something new with their friends and just have fun! *All campers are required to wear their 2013 Engman Camp Shalom T shirt on Field Trip days in order to facilitate our staff in keeping them safe and together. Shabbat: Most Friday a ernoons will be spent holding an early Shabbat for all of the campers. We will serve a kosher hot dog lunch and parents are always welcome to join us as we say the Ha motzi (prayer over the bread) and Kiddush (prayer over the grape juice). A er lunch campers will have the chance to slide into their weekend and reflect on all the fun they ve had during their ac vity filled week. Annual ECS Overnight: $20 The Annual ECS Overnight will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2013 for all campers, Giborim (3rd grade) and up, at The Caspe Terrace. Any camper (3rd grade and up) who has a ended any week during the 2013 season is invited to join us for the night filled with fun, an opportunity to look at the stars, and the field trip to the Science Center of Iowa and Shabbat lunch on Friday. 6

7 2013 Weekly Themes: Week 1 (June 17 June 21): Welcome to the Jungle We begin the summer with a week filled with explora ons including an onsite safari, opportuni es to perfect animal calling skills and just an all around wild me. On Friday, it will be me to put all those skills to use with a trip to the Blank Park Zoo. Week 2 (June 24 June 28): Wild, Wild West Pioneer days will come to life as campers return to the days of yore. There will be me to toss horseshoes, explore old fashioned cra s, and think about how early se lers might have seen the land. A visit to Living History Farms will end the week with a final glance into the past. Week 3 (July 1 July 5*): It s a Mystery During this week campers will explore all kinds of puzzles, think about the mysteries of the universe, as well as, history s mysteries. They might even play a game of Clue. The field trip is no mystery this week though because it is our annual tradi on to visit AdventureLand the Friday of Fourth of July week. *Programming note: There is no camp on Thursday, July 4 due to Independence Day. Week 4 (July 8 July 12): Hooray for Hollywood If you love drama, this is the week for you. Campers will have lots of me to prac ce their impromptu skills, perform their own interpreta ons of mixed up fairy tales, and perhaps even star (or direct!) a short film. The week will end with a screening of a popular G rated movie. Week 5 (July 15 July 19): Game a Palooza Games of all sizes and types will come to life during this week as we have our annual Color Wars. Campers might get to experience life sized board and video games, or play some classics from the school yard. No ma er what, they will be immersed in the fun. The field trip this week will include yet another game, bowling! Week 6 (July 22 July 26): It s Not Easy Being Green Kermit sang it first, but we will take it to a whole new level. Leaping lizards! There will be giant games of leap frog, and opportuni es to turn recyclables into art to keep campers busy all week long. On Friday, campers will visit an area park and just enjoy the scenery during an exploratory hike. Week 7 (July 29 August 2): Space is the Place Have future astronomers on your hands? This week is made for them. Campers will reach for the stars and create their own constella ons. There will be rocket building and lots of fun facts about the solar system to discover and share. Campers who are old enough will also have the opportunity to see the stars for themselves during the ECS Overnight (see page 10) scheduled for this week. A visit to the Science Center of Iowa on Friday will end the week with a big bang. Week 8 (August 5 August 9): Strolling Through the Decades We end our summer with a visit through some of the fads and dances of the last decades of the 20th century. Campers will learn to Hand Jive, Twist, Disco and Hula Hoop, and play some classic board and playground games for the different eras. They will also explore iconic cra s that defined the decades. The week will end with an Engman Camp Shalom style carnival on Friday. 7

8 The Caspe Terrace Ute Avenue Waukee, IA Phone: ext. 232 Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines JewishDesMoines.org/ECS DON T MISS: Mandatory Orienta on for ALL Parents and Campers Thursday, June 13, :00 7:15 PM at The Caspe Terrace Dinner and Fun to be provided! The Caspe Terrace is located South of I 80 Exit 117 8

Engman Camp Shalom. Summer 2012 June 18 August 10, Des Moines Community. Serving the. for more than 60 years.

Engman Camp Shalom. Summer 2012 June 18 August 10, Des Moines Community. Serving the. for more than 60 years. Engman Camp Shalom Summer 2012 June 18 August 10, 2012 Serving the Des Moines Community for more than 60 years. www.jewishdesmoines.org Welcome to Engman Camp Shalom For over 60 years, the Jewish Federa