2018 Parent Handbook

WELCOME LETTER FROM THE CAMP JUDAEA TEAM

Dear Parents:
Welcome to Camp Judaea’s 2018 season. Our staff has been busy planning a
very exciting and adventurous summer for your children and we can not wait
for Camp to begin!
To help make your pre-camp preparations as smooth as possible we have included
a great deal of useful information in this Parent Handbook. Please take a few
moments to look through it, and do not hesitate to call or email us for additional
questions and assistance!
Camp Judaea is a loving, caring, community, which fosters lifelong
friendships, personal growth, independence, collaboration and passion for the
State of Israel and Jewish life. We work hard to honor the individual needs of
every camper; to teach them to work together and to be respectful of our
community; each other and themselves.
Thank you in advance for your support and for being a part of this beautiful
family. It is an honor to partner with you to offer your family a world-class
Jewish camp experience. Thank you!
L’shalom,
The Camp Judaea Team

NEED TO CONTACT US?

Camp Judaea Atlanta Office Camp Judaea Summer Office
1440 Spring Street, NW 48 Camp Judaea Lane
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 634-7883 Hendersonville, NC 28792
(404) 325-2743 FAX (828) 685-8841

(828) 685-8840 FAX
(828) 318-8952 Forms Fax

www.campjudaea.org
[email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION............................................................................................................. Page 1

Cancellation & Refund Policy

FORMS INFORMATION................................................................................................................................. Page 2
How to complete your forms online

TRANSPORTATION.......................................................................................................................................... Page 3

Arrival & Departure
Chalutzim Travel
Baggage

MEDICAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ Page 6
Medical Insurance
Immunization Policy
Lice Treatment Policy
Medication
Medication “Vacations”
OTC Medications
Dental Work
Eye Care

PARENT LOGISTICS ......................................................................................................................................... Page 7

Family Emergencies and Parent Contact Information during Camp

COMMUNICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... Page 7

Office Hours
Mail
E-Letters
PACKAGES............................................................................................................................................................ Page 8
BIRTHDAYS........................................................................................................................................................... Page 8
SUMMER PICTURES........................................................................................................................................ Page 8
CJ SOCIAL.............................................................................................................................................................. Page 8
CLOTHING............................................................................................................................................................. Page 9

Guidelines for Clothing at Camp
Labeling Clothes and Belongings
Sports Equipment
Laundry

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP......................................................................................................................Page 10
TRIP MONEY......................................................................................................................................................Page 11

Extra Money
Gratuities

CAMP RULES AND REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................Page 12

Visiting
Items Prohibited at Camp and Technology Policy
Privacy vs. Protection
Contact with the Staff
Anti-Bullying
Inclusion at Camp Judaea

CAMP ETHICS & RULES...............................................................................................................................Page 13

Treat others as you would want to be treated

GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION

2018 CAMP CALENDAR

ALL CAMPER FORMS DUE.............................................................................................. TUESDAY, MAY 1
FIRST SESSION..................................................................................... MONDAY, JUNE 11 - THURSDAY, JULY 5
Taste of CJ Aleph 1..................................................................................... Monday, June 11 - Thursday, June 21
Taste of CJ Aleph 2.........................................................................................Monday, June 25 - Thursday, July 5
SECOND SESSION............................................................................ MONDAY, JULY 9 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
Taste of CJ Bet 1.............................................................................................. Monday, July 9 - Thursday, July 19
Taste of CJ Bet 2.........................................................................................Monday, July 23 - Thursday, August 2
Chalutzim coming from TY.........................................................................Monday, July 13 - Thursday, August 2
Tikkun................................................................................................... Wednesday, July 18 - Thursday, August 2

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

If a camper's enrollment is cancelled after February 1, 2018 but prior to April 1, 2018, a $500 cancellation
penalty will be charged. If a camper's enrollment is cancelled after April 1, 2018 but before May 1, 2018, a
$1000 cancellation fee will be charged. If a camper's enrollment is cancelled after on or after May 1, 2018, the
entire tuition shall be forfeited and retained by CJ as a cancellation penalty. Homesickness, health
emergencies, school problems, family emergencies or other reasons will not be considered in applying this
cancellation policy. These policies are in effect for each camper and are not affected by the number of other
family members enrolled. Any deviation from the cancellation/refund policy is at the sole discretion of Camp
Judaea's Executive Director. Camp Judaea is a non-profit organization whose costs for food, staff, insurance,
facilities and programming are fixed. Camp Judaea cannot issue refunds for incomplete or interrupted
sessions for any reason.

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FORMS INFORMATION

Camp Judaea offices are moving towards becoming paperless!
As a result, nearly all communication from our office will be sent electronically and all forms and paperwork will
be received online. You can log into CampInTouch using your registered username (email address) and personal
password from our website (http://www.campjudaea.org) or you can bookmark the direct link: https://judaea.
campintouch.com.

If you need assistance with your account please contact CampMinder at 303-444-CAMP.

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR FORMS ONLINE

DIRECTIONS: All forms can be found by logging into your CampInTouch account and navigating to the FORMS
dashboard
FORMS: Please print, complete, scan and upload to your CampInTouch account no later than May 1st. You can
also fax these forms back to the number printed on the form. PLEASE DO NOT MAIL ANY FORMS TO US

FORM DIRECTIONS DUE DATE COMPLETED
Physician’s Examination and May 1st
Immunization This required form MUST be printed out, completed front and May 1st
Medical Authorization back, and signed by a physician. This form can be uploaded to May 1st
Rules and Policies 2018 your campintouch forms dashboard or faxed back May 1st
This required form MUST be printed out and signed by a par-
Emotional Social Health ent. This form can be uploaded to your campintouch forms May 1st
dashboard or faxed back May 1st
Transportation This required online form indicates the rules and policies of May 1st
Camp Judaea. It MUST be signed by both the camper and the
Transportation Fees parents. Please review these camp rules, policies, and
Unaccompanied Minor appropriate behavior with your camper.
Information This form MAY be required if indicated by the information you
Health History submit on the ONLINE HEALTH HISTORY FORM. If it is listed
as required on your Forms Dashboard, BOTH pages MUST be
printed out and signed by a physician or therapist. This form
can be uploaded to your campintouch forms dashboard or
faxed back
This required online form informs us of how your child is get-
ting to and from camp. It also contains a section on how their
luggage is getting to camp. A travel information letter is also
available on the Forms Dashboard.
This required online form will automatically charge your bus
fees to your campers account ledger if they are in need of
transportation from the Charlotte airport to/from camp.
This required online form tells us who is authorized to pick up
your camper at their destination airport

This require online form is to be filled out by a parent. May 1st

Camper Profile This required online confidential form provides the camp staff May 1st
with important personal information about your child. Please
candidly complete this form entirely and comment where
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FORM DIRECTIONS DUE DATE COMPLETED
Bunk Request May 1st
This *optional* online form informs us of your child’s
Horseback Riding Permission preference for bunkmates. Please understand that we will do May 1st
our best to honor “mutual requests” in which two campers
in the same unit for the same session explicitly request each
other on their own bunk request forms.
This require online form grants permission for a child to go
horseback riding at Camp Judaea at no additional cost.

Incidental Payments This required online form covers the incidental payment May 1st
policies of Camp Judaea.

Spending Money This required online form allows you to prepay for camper May 1st
CampMeds Packet discretionary spending money that the camper would want
for out-of-camp trips for souvenirs, etc. May 15th
This packet is for those families whose campers take prescrip- (1st Session)
tion or over the counter medications regularly. Any questions
please call CampMeds at 954-577-0025 June 15
(2nd Session)

TRANSPORTATION

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

FOR CAMPERS TRAVELING BY AIR TO CAMP: Monday June 12 or Monday July 10

You can fly into Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) or Charlotte International Airport (CLT). Camp Judaea staff
will meet all campers flying Unaccompanied Minor at their gate. All other campers will be met at baggage
claim. A bus will take all campers and staff from Charlotte to Camp Judaea.
Asheville Airport: Please arrange for your child to be on a flight that arrives between 9:00AM and 12:00PM.
There is no charge for this airport pickup.
Charlotte Airport: Please arrange for your child to be on a flight that arrives between 8:30AM and 11:30AM.
There is a $75 fee for the bus ($150 roundtrip).
Greenville Airport: Please arrange for your child to be on a flight that arrives between 7:45AM and 9:45AM.
There is a $75 fee for the bus ($150 roundtrip).

FOR CAMPERS TRAVELING BY AIR FROM CAMP: Thursday July 6 or Thursday August 2

Camp Judaea staff will accompany all campers flying Unaccompanied Minor to their gate. If you are meeting
your camper at the airport, please contact the CJ office.
Asheville Airport: Please arrange for your child to be on a flight that departs between 9:30AM and 12:30PM.
A bus will take all campers and staff from Camp Judaea to Asheville. There is no charge for this service.
Charlotte Airport: Please arrange for your child to be on a flight that departs between 9:30AM and 12:30PM.
A bus will take all campers and staff from Camp Judaea to Charlotte.
There is a $75 fee for the bus ($150 roundtrip).

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Greenville Airport: Please arrange for your child to be on a flight that departs between 9:30AM and 12:30PM
A bus will take all campers and staff from Camp Judaea to Charlotte.
There is a $75 fee for the bus ($150 roundtrip).
***All baggage fees and unaccompanied minor fees must be paid prior to the flight. If these fees cannot be
prepaid, send a money order made out to the airline with your camper to camp (we will keep the money
order in our safe).

FOR CAMPERS TRAVELING BY CAR:
Arrival at Camp:

If you are driving to Camp Judaea, please plan to drop your camper off between 9:00AM and 12:00PM on opening
day of each session. Any variation to these times must have prior approval of the Camp office. While you are at
Camp, we invite you to meet your child’s staff and to join us for a delicious brunch prepared by our awesome team of
chefs.
For those who will be in Hendersonville on June 10 (First Session) or July 8th (Second Session) the Camp Judaea Alum-
ni committee will be hosting a Welcome Reception for 1st time campers and their families from 2:30pm – 3:30pm and
for returning camp families from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Both receptions will be at the Hampton Inn Hendersonville located
at 155 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, NC. Luggage drop off will be available in the Hampton Inn parking lot from
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Please join us!

Departure from Camp:

If you are picking up from Camp Judaea by car, please plan to pick your camper up between 9:00AM and 12:00PM on
the last day of the session. Any variation to these times must have prior approval of the Camp office. The driver will
need to provide photo identification, and must match the name on file as the authorized adult picking up that day.

FOR CAMPERS TRAVELING BY BUS TO CAMP: Monday June 11 or Monday July 9.

The Bus fee is $75 for one-way ($150 roundtrip). Bus service carries a $25 non-refundable fee if you withdraw your
space on the bus up until 21 days before the date of service. Cancellation fewer than 21 days prior to bus service
results in loss of the entire fee.
Charlotte, North Carolina: (First and second session) Camp Judaea offers bus service from the Charlotte/Douglas
International Airport (CLT). Parents dropping off their child will need to meet the Camp Judaea staff at the US Air
baggage claim by 11:30AM.

FOR CAMPERS TRAVELING BY BUS FROM CAMP: Thursday July 5th or Thursday August 2nd.

Please note that parents picking up their child from a bus stop must provide photo identification, and must match
the name on file as the authorized adult picking up that day.
The Bus fee is $75 for one-way ($150 roundtrip). Bus service carries a $25 non-refundable fee if you withdraw your
space on the bus up until 21 days before the date of service. Cancellation fewer than 21 days prior to bus service
results in loss of the entire fee.

Atlanta, GA: **NEW THIS YEAR** We are delighted Camp Judaea will be offering a chaperoned motor coach bus

on closing day 1st and 2nd session from camp to Atlanta. Drop off will be at the Lefont Theatre parking lot: 5920 Ro-
swell Rd C-103, Atlanta, GA 30328. The campers will have breakfast at camp before their departure at 9am.

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Charlotte, North Carolina: Camp Judaea offers bus service to the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Parents picking up their child can meet them and Camp Judaea staff at the US Air ticket counter between 7:30AM and
9:30AM on Closing Day.
Durham, North Carolina: Second Session Families - Camp Judaea offers bus service to Durham, NC. Drop off will be at:
New Hope Commons Shopping Center, outside Ashley Home Store 12:15PM.
Greensboro, North Carolina: Second Session Families - Camp Judaea offers bus service to Greensboro, NC. Drop off
will be at Beth David Synagogue 11:00AM.

TRANSPORTATION FOR TASTE OF CJ

Parents of our Taste of CJ Aleph 1 and Bet 1 Programs
Please take note that on closing day first session June 21 and second session July 19 there will be a graduation pro-
gram at approximately 3pm. We hope you can attend! More details will follow to Taste families.
Parents of our Taste of CJ Aleph 2 and Bet 2 Programs
Due to closing day for these programs are the Camp Judaea closing day for all other sessions, we are unable to invite
parents to the graduation program.
For campers completing Taste of CJ Aleph and Bet
Flights are not an available option on June 21st, June 25th, July 19th or July 23rd.

CHALUTZIM TRAVEL

Chalutzim campers attending TY first session can travel to Camp Judaea from Camp Tel Yehudah on a professionally
driven, group motor coach bus chartered with our transportation partner, Young Transportation. The motor coach
will be chaperoned by CJ staff members. The bus will depart Tel Yehudah late on Thursday July 12th and will arrive at
Camp Judaea Friday mid-afternoon, July 13th. The cost for this supervised one-way motor coach transportation will
be $375 and it must be reserved and paid for by April 1st. Baggage will be transported on the motor coach; there will
be no additional baggage fees. Please contact [email protected] or 404-634-7883 for more information.

TIKKUN TRAVEL

Tikkun campers attending TY first session will be responsible for book your flight leaving out of Newark Airport by
1:00 PM and arriving at Charlotte Airport no later than 3:15 PM (This has been approved by TY). The bus will leave the
Charlotte Airport by 4:00 PM. You may choose this option even if your camper is not attending TY. The Bus fee is $75.

BAGGAGE

Please note that each camper is allowed 2 standard-sized soft-duffel bags, (approximately 36”x16”x16” and weighing
around 50-60 pounds per bag). We discourage the use of any extra-large or oversize bags (over 42” in length) as they
will likely result in additional shipping fees. Please remember that it is your responsibility to double check the
policies of any shipping company you might be using as well as the airline’s policies about baggage and
unaccompanied minors.
If you are shipping your bags, please notify us through the Transportation form on your CampInTouch dashboard.
All Camp Judaea families are responsible for the cost of shipping bags to and from camp.
If you plan to ship baggage to camp on your own, through FedEx, UPS, or another source, please coordinate the
delivery at least four days prior to the beginning of the session. We do not recommend the US Postal Service for
shipping camp bags. Bags should be clearly labeled with the camper’s name and division.
If you plan on return shipping from camp on your own, please make prior arrangements with either FedEx or UPS to
pick-up on the afternoon of Closing Day, after 12pm EST. The carrier will either provide the label upon pickup, or email
you a printable label, which you can email to Gayle Kaplan at [email protected].

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MEDICAL INFORMATION

MEDICAL INSURANCE

Campers are required to have valid health insurance coverage. Please provide evidence of your camper’s coverage
where indicated in the Health History form. Attach clear photocopies front/back of your camper’s health insurance
certificate or card where indicated on the Medical Authorization Form.

IMMUNIZATION POLICY

The vaccination of all members of the Camp Judaea community is essential to maintain a safe environment and
decrease the risk of transmission of these preventable illnesses. All children attending Camp Judaea MUST receive
the full complement of routine vaccinations as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and
the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Camp Judaea requires vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella,
chicken pox, polio, hepatitis A, diphtheria, pertussis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenza type B,
and Neisseria meningitidis. Current tetanus immunization will also be required. If you have any questions concerning
this policy, please contact the Executive Director.

LICE TREATMENT POLICY

Untreated lice can quickly become a camp-wide problem during the summer. In everyone’s best interest, we have a
strict lice policy. All campers will be checked for lice on Opening Day. Should lice or nits be found on a camper, he or
she will be treated at camp by the Asheville Lice Treatment Center for the cost of $225, which will be billed directly to
parents and charged to the credit card we have on file. This cost will include all necessary follow-up checks and treat-
ments. Please refer to the Incidental Payment Form for further clarification.

MEDICATION

**Camp Judaea requires all camper families to order prescription and regular over the counter medications pre-
packaged before coming to camp through the services of “CampMeds”. To ensure that 100% of our camp families
participate in this mandatory program, Camp Judaea is paying the cost of CampMeds packaging service. You are
only paying for the cost of your child’s medications. Please contact CampMeds as soon as possible to avoid late fees,
an additional non-compliance camp fee of $25 per camper, and challenging delays in starting your child’s medication
regimen at camp.
1. Fill out your camper’s “Online Health History Form” located in your family’s CampInTouch Forms Dashboard
on Camp Judaea’s website. The medications listed on this health history form must match the medications
listed on the “Camp Meds Enrollment Form.”
2. Contact “CampMeds” included on the dashboard to enroll in the program.

MEDICATION “VACATIONS”

We strongly encourage you to maintain your child’s routine medication regimen during their session at Camp Judaea.
If you are considering a “vacation” from medication for your child, please communicate about this with us.

OTC MEDICATIONS

Over the counter medications are usually stocked in the Health Care Center. If your camper takes an OTC medication
on a regular basis it is necessary to order the OTC medication through CampMeds.

DENTAL WORK

There is no dentist at camp. Please attend to your child’s dental needs before camp begins. If you child needs dental
or orthodontic work, camp will make arrangements for the visit, transport and accompany your child to the appoint-
ment. You will be billed for the cost of the dental work.

EYE CARE

Children who wear eye glasses or contact lenses are encouraged to bring an extra pair to camp to be left in the health
care center. Please provide Health Care Center a copy of the prescription. Eyeglasses should have the camper’s name
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ment for the visit, transport and accompany your child to the appointment. You will be billed for the cost of the work.

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PARENT LOGISTICS

FAMILY EMERGENCIES & PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION DURING CAMP

If there is a family emergency, please inform our Executive Director, Walter Synalovski.

Walter will then handle the emergency in a sensitive and appropriate manner. Decisions regarding how to handle the
specific situation will be made in partnership with Walter Synalovski and a camper’s parent(s) or guardians. Only after
the camp is notified are arrangements made for parents and children to talk. This approach prepares the camp to sup-
port your children through the difficult situation. Please call the Camp office at 404-634-7883 x103 to speak with or
leave a message for Walter Synalovski.

If you will be away from home when your child is at camp, or if your summer address is different from your address
during the rest of the year, please contact the camp office.

COMMUNICATIONS

OFFICE HOURS

Camp Judaea will have the same phone number during the summer 1-800-788-1567 or 404-634-7883. The best time
to call us is between 8:00am and 8:00pm. The office closes sometimes during meals, but you can always leave a mes-
sage and we’ll return your call as soon as possible. While we do have email access at camp, it is best to call us if you’d
like a timely response.
For emergency calls only, after 8PM, please call the camp office at 404-634-7883 x103

MAIL

We encourage campers to write home at least once a week. Letters may take considerable time to arrive home. If this
happens, don’t worry, as “no news is usually good news.” If you receive a “homesick” letter from your child, or are
just concerned for any reason, please call or email Walter Synalovski, he will check out the situation and get back to
you. We encourage you to pre-address and stamp the envelopes to ensure that your child’s letter gets to the correct
recipient.

E-LETTERS

Parents can e-mail their camper(s) during the summer through the CampInTouch system (Online Community section).
Please note that Camp Judaea is not set up to receive faxes for campers. We ask that you only send communication to
your child(ren) via mail or email.
E-Letter tips:
• Remember to attach E-Letter stationary to emails sent to campers
• Campers should ONLY use blue or black ink pens to ensure the E-Letter PDF is legible
• Parents will receive an email notification as each E-Letter is returned. They will not be charged a CampStamp until

the E-Letter is opened
• Once viewed, an E-Letter may be opened, saved, or forwarded by email an unlimited number of times at no ad-

ditional cost.
*** ADDRESS ALL MAIL TO YOUR CAMPER AS FOLLOWS ***

Camper Name
Bunk ____

Camp Judaea
48 Camp Judaea Lane
Hendersonville, NC 28792

If you need assistance with your account please contact CampMinder at 303-444-CAMP.

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PACKAGES

** WE WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTING PACKAGES ON OPENING DAY **
This change in policy is to eliminate unnecessary competition among campers, feelings of homesickness and
disappointment. Packages affect all campers in the bunk.
Campers may receive no more than 2 packages per session, anything beyond that will be sent back to sender.
• Please coordinate with family and friends in order to comply with this new policy
• If a camper requires extra toiletries or other essential items, contact the office as we keep some items in stock at

camp.
Please do not send food of any kind to camp. Food and prohibited items will be discarded.
• We are a kosher camp and have campers with severe allergies to various foods.
Packages will be opened and inspected by the office staff to ensure that all items delivered to the campers are in
compliance with out package policies.
• Please see page 12 for a list of prohibited items
• If you are unsure about an item, please contact the office before sending it.

BIRTHDAYS

Every camper with a birthday during the camp season will receive a birthday cake for them to enjoy with their cabin-
mates and other friends. There is no need to call camp with a similar request. PLEASE do not send money to your
child’s madrich (a) for a birthday present. If you have any questions or a special request, please don’t hesitate to call
the office

SUMMER PICTURES

Camp Judaea will post photos regularly on the Photo Galleries of your CampInTouch account. These photographs will
be taken by experienced photographers as well as your child’s staff. While we cannot capture every event or
experience at camp on camera, we will do our best to be as inclusive of the camp experience as possible. You can view
the photos on the CampInTouch dashboard. If you need assistance the photo gallery please contact CampMinder at
303-444-CAMP.

CJ SOCIAL

Stay connected and see live photos, videos, and schedule updates from camp by following our Social Media pages:
Facebook- www.facebook.com/campjudaea
Instagram -www.instagram.com/campjudaea
Vimeo- www.vimeo.com/campjudaea
Blog- www.campjudaea.org/blog
If you have any concerns, feel free to contact Elana Pollack at [email protected]

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CLOTHING

GUIDELINES FOR CLOTHING AT CAMP

The following ARE NOT PERMITTED at camp:
• Shirts with inappropriate words, phrases or symbols
• No sagging pants or shorts
• Low-cut or revealing clothing
Flip-flops and “crocs” are not permitted anywhere outside of the cabin.
Sandals with heel straps (i.e. Teva style) are okay for general camp use
Sneakers ARE REQUIRED for athletics
Your camper’s safety and well-being are of the utmost importance to us.
***RETURNING FOR 2018***
The following is appropriate for Shabbat: We will be wearing white shirts/dresses every Friday night this summer.
Boys should wear a white shirt with sleeves, nice shorts, jeans or pants.
Girls may wear appropriate shorts, pants, skirt with a white shirt or a white dress that is not low-cut, and does not
reveal bra straps.
Please do not send your child with clothing that requires dry-cleaning

LABELING CLOTHES AND BELONGINGS

Please make sure that all clothing and personal items have your child’s full name on them.
Camp Judaea assumes no responsibility either for wear and tear, or loss or damage to a camper’s clothing or other
personal items. Camp clothes will see a lot of wear and tear. Please consider sending clothing that is comfortable
and well broken-in for everyday wear.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Camp will provide all necessary sports equipment. Campers may bring their own tennis rackets, softball gloves or la-
crosse sticks to camp if they desire. Camp is not responsible for damage to personal sports equipment. Please be sure
to label all personal sports equipment.

LAUNDRY

Laundry will be sent out once a week to a Commercial Laundry in Hendersonville. Laundry will be returned one day
after it has been sent. Please pre-wash all of your child’s clothing prior to camp. In addition, please be sure that any
clothing you send to camp is colorfast.
**CAMP JUDAEA WILL BE PROVIDING 1 CJ LAUNDRY BAG TO EVERY NEW CAMPER**
**Returning campers only, don’t forget your green laundry bag (if lost they can be purchased for a minimal fee)

You can buy these supplies on Amazon with your Amazon Smile account at http://smile.amazon.com/.
Through your Amazon Smile account, Amazon will contribute 0.5% of everything you buy to Camp Judaea, Inc.

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WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP

THIS PACKING LIST APPLIES TO ALL CAMPERS

(Please label everything with first and last names clearly)

o 12 T-shirts (including one for tie-dye) o 1 pillow

o 2 long sleeve shirts o 2 pillow cases

o 4 pairs of jeans/pants/sweatpants o 2 blankets (one heavy and one light)

o 8 pairs of shorts o 2 sets of bed linens (twin/twin XL mat
tress) a mattress cover is optional.
o 14 pairs of underwear **DO NOT BRING EGG CRATES**

o 3-4 set of pajamas (1 heavy set) o 4 bath towels

o 3 bathing suits o 3 pool towels

o 14 pairs of athletic socks o 1 packable sleeping bag (MANDATORY)

o 2 sweatshirts/hoodie/jacket o 2 large water bottles/canteen

o For Horseback riding: Jeans and shoe with o 1 flashlight with extra batteries
1 inch heel is required. Camp will supply appropriate
helmet. o Sunglasses

o 1 raincoat or poncho (MANDATORY) o Extra pair of eye-glasses

o 1 pair of sandals w/heel strap (i.e. Teva) o 1 plastic toiletries caddy/bucket

o 1 pair of waterproof shoes o Deodorant

o 2 pairs of sneaker/athletic shoes o 1 brush or comb

o 2 hat/baseball caps o 2 toothbrushes and toothpaste

o 3 kipot for boys in zip lock bag o 1 travel soap box and 1 bar of soap
OR one bottle of body wash
o 1 small backpack for trips
o Shampoo/Conditioner
o White outfits shirt/dresses for all Shabbats at camp
o Bug repellent
o Sunscreen
o Daypack
o Kleenex

**Color fast and machine washable only please

OPTIONAL: pool goggles, bathing cap, bathrobe, belt, camera, musical instrument, books, baseball mitt, tennis rac-
quet, battery-operated clip-on fan, hanging shoe bag (end of bunk style), Tallit and Tefillin for B’nai Mitzvah.
For Bikkurim, the kids wear red, blue, white or green clothing. Please send them with clothing from each color.

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TRIP MONEY

EXTRA MONEY

On occasion, our campers will travel out of Camp on trips that are of educational, cultural, or recreational nature. Trip
fees are included in tuition; discretionary pocket money, however, is not included. Payments for out-of-camp spend-
ing money should be sent and paid to Camp Judaea in advance of your camper’s arrival please refer to the “Out of
Camp Spending Money Form” on the CampInTouch Forms Dashboard. We strongly discourage campers from keeping
cash or other valuables in their cabins. If you would like to know how much spending money is in your child’s account
please contact Gayle Kaplan at 404-634-7883.
**Additional detailed information regarding the New York, Washington DC, NCOB, and Columbia, SC trips will be
communicated to the parents prior to these trips.

**Camp Judaea does not advance money to campers for trips.***

The following is a list of Edot (divisions) and recommended amounts of money to bring to camp:

CAMP SPENDING MONEY GUIDLINES
Taste of CJ $40 Tweetsie Railroad

Offarim $40 Bowling, TR & Gem Mining

Oranim $40 Bowling, Dollywood, WNC Nature Center

Sayarim $40 Bowling, Dollywood, Chimney Rock

Tsofim $40 Bowling, Carowinds, Sliding Rock

Kesher (NYC Trip) $100 - $150 Bowling, NYC, Linville Caverns

Bogrim (DC Trip) $100 - $150 Bowling, DC, Grandfather Mountain

Bogrim (2nd Session) $40 Bowling, Carowinds, Grandfather Mountain

Chalutzim $40 Rafting, NCOB

Tikkun $75 Columbia, SC

**Please note that Camp Judaea cannot be responsible for money or other valuables kept in the cabin**

GRATUITIES

As an American Camp Association Accredited Camp, Camp Judaea does not permit tipping.
Staff members at Camp Judaea are engaged in an important educational enterprise. As professional educators, they
may not accept gratuities under any circumstances. If you would like to show your appreciation for a staff member
please consider making a contribution in that staff member’s name to the Staff Appreciation Fund.

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CAMP RULES AND REGULATIONS

VISITING

Camp Judaea encourages parents to visit the camp on the first and last days of the camp session. We do not allow
family visits when the camp session is in progress

ITEMS PROHIBITED AT CAMP AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY

ANY DEVICE THAT ACCESSES THE INTERNET OR CAN BE USED FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
IS PROHIBITED AT CAMP. This includes but is NOT LIMITED to Cell Phones, iPod Touch, iPhones, iPads/Tablets/

Kindles, iWatch, Laptop Computers, TV’s. DVD players, video cameras, and any hand held electronic games and any
device capable of showing video. Cellular phones are NOT permitted at camp. If a camper brings a cell phone, it will
be collected and held in the camp office safe until the end of the session that the camper is attending. Only an MP3
player that does not have a screen that only plays music such as the iPod Shuffle is permitted at camp. Campers will
only be permitted to use their MP3 player in their cabin during personal time and during specified personal fitness
time (i.e. exercising/jogging). If you choose to send any electronic devices, please be aware that the camp will not
be responsible for any loss of/or damage to such equipment.

WE prohibit all types of toy guns (dart, Nerf, water, etc.), knives, including Swiss Army of Boy Scout types, or weapons of any
kind. DO NOT SEND SILLY STRING, WATER BALLOONS, LASER POINTERS, SCOOTERS, HEELY SHOES OR SCISSORS. All of these
items can create hazardous situations in camp. Please do not send any aerosol cans. Directors reserve the right to confiscate
any item deemed dangerous or detrimental to the camp community.

PRIVACY VS. PROTECTION

While respect for the privacy of individuals at camp is a value we teach and encourage, the needs of the community
sometimes supersede the needs of the individual. If the health or safety of other campers or staff is at risk, campers
and staff may have their belongings searched and inventoried in the presence of two (2) designated members of the
senior administrative staff, but only at the direction of the Executive Director.

CONTACT WITH THE STAFF

Before and during the summer, all communications between parents and the Camp Judaea staff must go through the
Camp Judaea office. After the summer, your child may wish to “friend” his/her staff members through Facebook or
other social networking sites. This should only be permitted with your explicit permission.

ANTI-BULLYING

Camp Judaea will not tolerate any form of bullying or cyber-bullying, nor will Camp Judaea tolerate retaliation against
any person who reports bullying, provides information during an investigation of bullying, or witnesses or has reliable
information about bullying. We believe that bullying behaviors are harmful to students’ physical, emotional, social,
psychological, and academic experiences. These behaviors negatively impact the victims, bystanders, and bullies and
create a negative camp environment.

INCLUSION AT CAMP JUDAEA

We strive to understand the needs of every camper and work hard to ensure that campers of varying abilities are
given every opportunity to participate and thrive in an inclusive environment while promoting fun, learning, and
new experiences. Each campers’ talents and qualities are contributing factors that help build a sense of community,
equally valuing every camper, while still preserving the group cabin experience for all. Our goal at Camp Judaea is to
support all campers to participate in activities to the best of their ability, share meals in a group setting, and develop
strong peer-to-peer relations for a lifetime of friendship. We make an extra effort to teach our campers, through expe-
rience, what it means to be part of an inclusive Jewish community. The principle of kol yisrael arevim zeh lazeh (all of
Israel is responsible for one another) guides us as we strive to include a place for each individual camper to succeed at
camp. We believe that inclusion is good for everyone – kids with and without disabilities, families, staff, and our entire
community. All counselors are trained in our inclusion philosophy and on making camp inclusive.

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CAMP ETHICS AND RULES

TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD WANT TO BE TREATED

***ATTENTION PARENTS: Please review this section carefully with your child prior to his/her arrival at camp.
Camp Judaea is an extraordinary Jewish community where many people live and learn together for the summer. We
expect every member of this community to follow a set of basic Jewish ethics and camp rules.
Campers and Staff Members are advised to:
1. Demonstrate respect for other in what we say and in how we act.
2. Demonstrate respect for the camp, its programs, rules and personnel.
3. Demonstrate respect for other’s possessions and camp property.
4. Protect and respect our natural environment and its resources
5. Protect our own health and safety and that of others.
Camp WILL NOT tolerate the following:
1. Possession or consumption of Alcohol.
2. Possession or consumption of Illegal Drugs or substances.
3. Possession or consumption of Non-Prescribed legal drugs
4. Possession or consumption of Tobacco products.
5. Leaving camp property without proper authorization.
6. Purposefully harming others at camp, emotionally or physically.
7. Destruction of camp property.
8. Fighting.
9. Sexual behavior.
10. Repeated disregard for the camp rules.

*** AT THE DISCRETION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THESE BEHAVIORS WILL GENERALLY
RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM THE CAMP COMMUNITY. CAMP ADMINISTRATIVE
FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED AND FUTURE ENROLLMENT MAY BE PROHIBITED.

Other questions?

Please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 404-634-7883 or send us an email at [email protected]

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WINTER:
Until May 1st
Camp Judaea, 1440 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
phone: (404) 634-7883 • fax: (404) 325-2743

SUMMER:
After May 1st
Camp Judaea, 48 Camp Judaea Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28792
phone: (404) 634-7883 • fax: (828) 685-8840

FORMS FAX #: (828) 318-8952

WEB SITE & EMAIL:
www.campjudaea.org • [email protected]