Camp Yavneh
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Camp Yavneh was formed in 1944, in Northwood, New Hampshire, in the United States. Camp Yavneh is a residential Jewish Camp established in 1944 affiliated with Hebrew College. Yavneh is accredited by the American Camp Association.
Camp Yavneh offers children of ages 8-16 a Jewish camp environment where Jewish values and activities are emphasized. The camp is unaffiliated with the religious movements — considering itself "k'lal Yisrael" (all Jews are one). There are t'fillot (prayers) daily, offering egalitarian and orthodox services.
The camp offers traditional camp activities such as swimming, boating, drama, music, Israeli dance, special arts program, and a daily Hebrew/Judaic class for all levels. Camp Yavneh is Shomer Shabbat and strictly Kosher (with rabbinical supervision). For years, Camp Yavneh served as a "second home" for thousands of young Jewish children, ages 8-16. Yavneh'sZimriyah has carried on for years, maintaining a tradition of Jewish pride, friendly competition, and song. The Maccabiah games during the second month of camp include sports, song, dance, and art, and they culminate on the second to last night of camp, with a sing-off, a Hebrew play with themed focus on dance and song and the traditional segment, called "Shelet." The Shelet presentations are the presentation of the team plaques.
Camp Yavneh claims to be at the center of the lives of thousands of people throughout the United States, serving as a staunch example of Judaism and love.
Camp Yavneh was just voted a top ten Jewish overnight camp from a Jewish Camping magazine. Debroah Sussman is one of the longest-running directors in the northeast, she has been with Yavneh for 18 years. This summer (2008) yavneh will be building a new girl's kerem bunk, new tennis courts and renovating a few of the old bunks.
[edit] External links
- Camp Yavneh's official website
- Hebrew College listing
- Jewish Camps: Lite or Original Recipe, The Jewish Journal, August 26 - September 8, 2005.
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