We are pleased to announce that another fabulous summer of Camp Saul Spielberg is on its way! Children will have fun in a camp atmosphere with a Learning through Play program. Camp Saul Spielberg offers two 3-week sessions or one 6-week session, plus Pre-Camp and Post-Camp Days. Each age level group (14 months – 6 years) will have a qualified adult and highly responsible senior counselor.
The mornings will be packed with a variety of activities – music; Hebrew; movement that includes yoga, fitness exercises, and games; science; nature; storytelling; cooking; art; playground activities; drawing; gardening; water play; swimming; woodworking; pottery clay; and more fun for all age groups. Each week will have a different theme that incorporates a variety of the activities above relating to that theme. The children will be surrounded daily in a Jewish atmosphere which will integrate Jewish values, traditions, and a positive Jewish identity.
Camp sessions are: Session I: June 11 – June 29
Session II: July 2 – July 20
Sessions I & II : June 11 – July 20
Pre-Camp Days: June 4 – 8
Post-Camp Days: July 23 – 27
Please see below for your child’s age level, days/time offered, tuition, and optional programs.
We look forward to having your child spend the summer at Camp Saul Spielberg with us! It is always fun to watch them play, blossom, and develop friendships with their peers and adults. Please call the school office with any questions, 314-434-3404 or e-mail me at rkohn@unitedhebrew.org.
Programs by Age Level
SHEMESH (“Sun”) – For children born between Aug. 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011
KOCHAVIM (“Stars”) – For children born between February 1, 2010 and July 31, 2010
Shemesh and Kochavim groups meet Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 9:00 – 12:00
The Shemesh and Kochavim children will come alone and have two adult counselors in their group. Activities will be age-appropriate in music, movement, sensory play, waterplay, playground fun, art, storytelling, and science. (2 day option available).
CHAI ("Life") – For children born between August 1, 2009 and January 31, 2010
Meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00-1:00.
This group will have one adult counselor and one senior counselor. The children will experience a variety of activities mentioned above. The campers will bring their lunch (Monday and Wednesday). Lunches will be refrigerated. Shabbat is a special and fun time at Camp Saul Spielberg as our Rabbis lead our Shabbat blessings and we have a family-style Shabbat lunch together, where we will provide lunch. (Optional: Choose two of these days).
ETZIM ("Trees") – For children born between August 1, 2008 and July 31, 2009
KESHET ("Rainbow”) – For children born between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008
Etzim and Keshet meet Monday through Friday from 9:00 until 1:00.
These groups will have one adult counselor and one senior counselor. The children will experience a variety of activities mentioned above. The campers will bring their lunch (Monday through Thursday). Lunches will be refrigerated. Shabbat is a special and fun time at Camp Saul Spielberg as our Rabbis lead our Shabbat blessings and we have a family-style Shabbat lunch together, where we will provide lunch.
RU’ACH ("Spirit") – For children entering Kindergarten in Fall, 2012
MAYIM (“Water”) – For children entering First Grade in Fall, 2012
Meets Monday through Friday from 9:00 until 3:00.
These groups will have one adult counselor and one senior counselor. The children will have additional activities in the afternoon – drama/poetry, indoor and outdoor gross motor skills, organized sportsmanship games, thinking games such as checkers, card games, etc., and a second chance to do more of the activities mentioned above. The campers will bring their lunch (Monday through Thursday). Lunches will be refrigerated. Shabbat is a special and fun time at Camp Saul Spielberg as our Rabbis lead our Shabbat blessings and we have a family-style Shabbat lunch together, where we will provide lunch.
OPTIONAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:
Early Drop Off
Lunch Bunch
Stay ‘n’ Play
Summer Days Out
Registration Forms
Camp Registration 2012
Mini Camp Days 2012