We are partnering with the New Jersey “Y” Camps, to offer campers a
one-week overnight experience on a beautiful 1,250-acre location in
Milford, PA, just 90 minutes away from NYC. The facility includes
beautiful cabins, two lakes, two swimming pools, extensive ropes
challenge courses, and incredible sports and arts facilities. Campers
may choose one of two options. Be on the lookout for additional details
about these new camps.
Option 1: SLEEP-A-WEEK: Ages: Children entering grades
3 through 7 • Dates: July 29 - August 5. Fee includes meals and all
activities. Campers participate in a wide variety of activities
including: outdoor adventure, aquatics, arts, athletics and evening
activities. Staff is carefully selected and are skilled in dealing with
issues that might arise with first time overnight campers.
Option 2: SLEEP-A-WEEK SPECIALTY: Ages: Children
entering grades 1 through 10 • Dates: August 5 - August 12 Fee includes
meals and all activities Campers experience the overnight camp adventure
described above, plus et to immerse themselves in one activity that they
love for four hours a day, six days a week. Select SLEEP-A-WEEK and add
a concentration in one of the following 10 activities, all taught by
well trained and highly regarded specialists.
Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Camp
Whether your goal is an Olympic gold medal or first place on your
swim team, you can’t do much better than to learn techniques from
Lenny Krayzelburg, a four time Olympic Gold Medalist. Lenny, captain
of the 2004 U.S. Olympic Swim Team and an 11-time U.S. National
Champion, will be at TSC to train our American Red Cross certified
Instructors. He will personally conduct the one week each session.
Herb Brown Basketball Camp
Learn what the “big” boys know from one of the game’s most respected
coaches. With more than 40 years of basketball coaching experience,
Herb Brown brings a cool head, a steady hand and an uncanny
knowledge of the game to the court. Herb was a former coach of the
Detroit Pistons and was head coach of the U.S. Men’s Basketball Team
at the world Maccabiah in Israel. He has authored three books about
basketball. At TSC, Herb will supervise the program and train the
instructors, all of whom are high school and university level
coaches. He will be coaching in camp during the one week session.
Ron Blomberg Baseball Camp
Add the expertise of the New York Yankee Ron Blomberg and the skills
of high school and college coaches and you get an out-of-the-park
home run. That’s the unbeatable formula for TSC Baseball Camp, where
Ron will join us during each session to lead the staff and work
directly with the campers and be accompanied by former Yankee and
Mets player Elliot Maddox.
Maccabi Great Britain Soccer Camp
Master the fine points of America’s fastest growing sport by
learning from the people who know it best. Maccabi Great Britain, a
professional youth sports organization serving the Jewish Community
in England, will conduct our new TSC Soccer Camp. British and
Argentinean coaches, experts in this popular international sport,
will instruct players in the skills and nuances of play that lead to
victory.
Israel Tennis Center Tennis Camp
Some win by running to the net. Others win by jumping over the net.
All have mastered the subtle techniques of tennis that make them
champions. The TSC Tennis Camp offers a unique opportunity to learn
winning dexterity from the same professionals who have instructed
thousands of players at 14 locations throughout Israel.
THE ARTS
In partnership with the highly regarded 92nd Street Y Arts Program,
Michal Ozeri Goldberg, Director of Arts at the NJY Camps, brings
unique professional and creative expertise to the TSC Arts Program.
Michal, who completed her Masters study at the Bezalel Academy of
Art and Design in Israel, will team with professional instructors to
provide a supportive, fun filled environment where campers explore a
wide variety of techniques. This program is offered in 3 art forms:
Ceramics, Painting and Jewelry.
92nd Street Y Ceramics Camp
Ceramics is one of the oldest, most fascinating and respected
crafts. TSC Ceramics Camp allows campers to be involved in programs
where they design, build and decorate an array of ceramic objects
through a variety of techniques.
92nd Street Y Painting Camp
Young artists see the world around them through a spectrum of color
and form. We have an inspiring studio environment where campers can
develop technical skills as well as visual ideas. Working with the
professional instructors, campers can cultivate the creativity that
enables them to take their talents to new levels.
92nd Street Y Jewelry Making Camp
When you combine the extensive jewelry and metalsmithing program at
the 92nd street Y with Michal Ozeri Goldberg artistic talent, you
come up with a creative gem. Campers will work with our professional
jeweler in our fully-equipped studio to master this exacting and
satisfying art. You must be in the 7th grade or above to enroll in
this program.
Ergo Media Cinematography Camp
In a world of increasing dependence on visual images, cinematography
plays a critical role in shaping our society. Filmmaker Dr. Eric
Goldman, founder of Ergo Media and a known expert and lecturer on
Yiddish, Israeli and Jewish films, focuses his attention on films
and videos that reflect the Jewish experience. You must be entering
7th grade or above to participate in the program.
THE SCIENCES
The Planetary Society Astronomy Camp There is no better time than
now to explore the mysteries of the vast universe. In partnership
with the Planetary Society, campers will examine some of the newest
aspects of astronomy. Using sophisticated equipment, aspiring
astronomers at TSC will receive a solid foundation of knowledge as
they immerse themselves in this exciting discipline.
Physics Camp
TSC Physics Camp gives campers the opportunity to explore the
fascinating world around them. By performing a vast array of
experiments, campers get a better understanding of the science
behind how things work. At camp, we have the unique opportunity to
take science out of the classroom and into the outdoors to see
experiments jump off the paper and into reality.
Physiology and Kinesiology Camp
The Physiology and Kinesiology Camp gives campers the opportunity to
explore what happens to the human body during exercise and how
different types of sports training affect our bodies. Campers will
learn what kind of information athletes often depend on in training
or competition, and experience the tests athletes perform for
obtaining that information. This camp is all about how science
benefits sports and how sports benefit science.
Chemistry Camp
This summer, unlock the secrets behind everything we can see, touch,
smell and taste. All this stuff is called matter. Campers will:
• Perform experiments to see how different matter reacts with other
matter
• Gain an understanding behind how matter can transform from one
form to another and see it in action
• Run tests around camp and be amazed by the results as they happen.
Biology Camp
This summer explore the mysteries of earth’s living things. Campers
will:
• Use scientific tools to analyze cells
• Perform experiments and record their reactions and outcomes
• Learn about the differences and similarities between all living
things
For Further
Information Please Contact:
Glenn Wechsler, Camp Director
at 718-475-5231 or by
E-Mail
and
Stephanie Feldman, Camp co-Director
at 718-475-5232 or by
Email
Download the 2008 Camp Brochure
Here
Download the Camp Application Form
Here Download Medical
Forms
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