AGES ONE YEAR THRU FIFTH GRADE

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1 Our popular High Holy Day program for children AGES ONE YEAR THRU FIFTH GRADE includes a balance of educational and social components: Educational and age-appropriate discussions, games, stories, songs, group activities and arts & crafts Children s prayer services in each classroom (parents welcome) Social interaction seeing old friends and meeting new ones DATES Rosh Hashanah, September 21 and September 22, from 9:00 am until the end of services Kol Nidre, September 29, from 6:30 pm until the end of services Yom Kippur, September 30, from 9:00 am until the end of morning services Neilah service, September 30, from 6:00-8:00 pm Online registration is available through our website: EARLY REGISTRATION (received before Aug. 25) $55 per day for 1 child $95 per day for 2 children $120 per day for 3 children Kol Nidre: $30 per child FEES REGULAR REGISTRATION (received after Aug. 25) $65 per day for 1 child $125 per day for 2 children $155 per day for 3 children Neilah: $15 per child NEW! LAST MINUTE DROP-IN (SUBJECT TO SPACE AVAILABILITY) 1st Hour: $36 Each subsequent Half Hour: $18 Please bring completed registration and emergency forms. AFTER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. For additional information, please contact Natalya Martyushova, Director of Family Educational Programs ext. 349 or natalya@bethjacobrwc.org We look forward to seeing your children at Camp Shofar! Shanah Tovah Umetukah A Good and Sweet New Year! ATTENTION TEENS: Volunteer hours are available for students in 6th & 7th grade, and paid madrichim opportunities are open for 8th-12th graders. Advance participation in a safety training session is mandatory. Please call Natalya immediately to reserve your spot. These positions always fill very quickly! PLEASE SEE REVERSE SIDE

2 Dear Families, August 2017 Once again, we are pleased to offer our Camp Shofar program for the High Holy Days. Children up to fifth grade are encouraged to sign up for camp. Sixth and seventh graders have the opportunity to do a mitzvah and help out with the younger grades. Community Service Hours are available. Camp Shofar will include prayer services for all ages, as well as a balance of educational and social components. Campers will be assigned to age-appropriate groups (siblings who are in different age groups will not be together) led by counselors, junior counselors, and teachers. Younger groups will also have sixth and seventh grade volunteers to help out. Campers aged 3 years and younger will be under the supervision of adults. All paid and volunteer staff will participate in mandatory safety training. There are two goals for Camp Shofar. Our first is for children to develop a spiritual connection to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur; our second is to give parents the peace of mind that their children are enjoying a meaningful High Holy Day experience in a safe, nurturing environment. For those who are new to the program, please note that we follow the rules of what is permissible to do on a holiday. Our teachers and counselors work very hard to prepare learning activities that meet these guidelines and yet are fun and imaginative. Registration postmarked on or before August 25, 2017, will qualify for a discounted registration fee. Fees increase after August 25, Children MUST be signed up and camp fees must be paid for by Friday, September 15, 2017, to ensure that craft projects and supplies, name tags, and attendance sheets are labeled with their names as we are unable to do so during camp. REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER SEPTEMBER 15. If you d like to use drop-in care, please complete the registration and emergency forms and bring them with you. CANCELLATION POLICY: In order to receive a refund for camp, you must cancel your reservation by Monday, September 15, 2017 by 12 noon. Please call Beth Jacob at and leave a message. No refunds will be given for no-shows. YOUR CHILD WILL NEED TO BRING A DAIRY LUNCH AND A NON-PERISHABLE SNACK; SNACK WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. We suggest making lunches the night before camp and, for Yom Kippur, before you begin your fast. The classrooms at Beth Jacob are a NO-NUT zone. Please do not send peanut butter, other nut butters, or nuts in lunches and snacks. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Camp will be in session for Rosh Hashanah, September 21 and September 22, from 9:00 am until the end of services (approximately 1:30 pm). Camp will be in session for Kol Nidre, September 29, from 6:30 pm until the end of services, and for Yom Kippur, September 30, from 9:00 am until the end of morning services (approximately 1:45 pm). Childcare will be available during the Neilah service, September 30, from 6:00-8:00 pm, by pre-registering only (fee $15). PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD TO CAMP EACH DAY WITH THE FOLLOWING: A dairy lunch and snack with drink (no nuts) Hat Water bottle Sunscreen Sneakers Change of clothes when appropriate We look forward to seeing you and your children and sharing the celebration of the High Holy Days with CBJ! Shanah Tovah! PLEASE SEE REVERSE SIDE 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA T F W

3 2017 REGISTRATION FORM Name of Parent(s): Street Address: City, State, Zip: Cell Phone: Home Phone: Can we confirm registration by ? Yes No Name of Child 1: Entering Grade in Fall: Name of Child 2: Entering Grade in Fall: Name of Child 3: Entering Grade in Fall: REGISTRATION FEES: Before August 25: $55 per day for 1 child $95 day for 2 children $120 per day for 3 children After August 25: $65 per day for 1 child $125 per day for 2 children $155 per day for 3 children Kol Nidre - $30 per child Neilah - $15 per child PAYMENT INFORMATION: Number of Days x Cost/day for child/ren = $ Check enclosed Check number: Drop-in date Price: $36 First Hour, then $18 per each subsequent half hour Parent Signature: REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 15. FOR DROP-IN, PLEASE BRING THIS FORM WITH YOU. PLEASE COMPLETE REVERSE SIDE

4 2017 HEALTH INFORMATION & EMERGENCY FORM In order for your child(ren) to attend Camp Shofar, this form must be filled out and returned by September 15, Children whose form is not returned, or whose form does not have a parent or guardian s signature, will not be able to participate in the program. I give permission for my child(ren) to attend Camp Shofar at Congregation Beth Jacob during the 2017 High Holy Days. I understand that my child(ren) will be supervised by Camp Shofar staff. I understand that any time I leave the Beth Jacob premises during the High Holy Days I must take my child(ren) with me. Non-Parent Emergency Contact Person Telephone Number Relationship Does your child have any allergies? (Please list specifically food, medication, or insects) Is your child(ren) currently taking any medications? (Please list) Is there any other information you would like to tell us about your child(ren) that will help us best serve them in the camp program? As the parent or authorized representative, I hereby give consent to Camp Shofar at Congregation Beth Jacob to obtain all emergency medical or dental care prescribed by a duly licensed physician (M.D.), osteopath (D.O.) or dentist (D.D.S.) for my child. This care may be given under whatever conditions are necessary to preserve the life, limb, or well-being of the child(ren) named above. Signature of parent or guardian: Date: THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO CBJ BY SEPTEMBER 15, Fax to (650) or scan and to natalya@bethjacobrwc.org PLEASE COMPLETE REVERSE SIDE

5 TEEN MADRICHIM NEEDED! Dear Friends! Summer is almost over and we hope you ve had many great experiences during that time. It is now time to think about the High Holy Days. As is our tradition at Congregation Beth Jacob, we will hold Camp Shofar for children ages one year to fifth grade during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. We are looking for CBJ teens to help during Camp Shofar on the following dates: September 21 & 22 and October 1 from 9:00 am thru the end of services September 30 from 6:30 pm thru the end of the service Teens going into 6th and 7th grade in the fall can sign up to be a volunteer (no mandatory training required). Teens going into 8th-12th grade will get paid depending on their grade level. Advance participation in a safety training session on Sunday, August 27 from 2:00 5:00 pm is mandatory. We invite you to join us for our Annual CBJ Year-Opening BBQ at 5:00 pm following the safety training. If you are interested in helping out with Camp Shofar, please fill out the form below and submit it to CBJ, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA Attention: Natalya Martyushova, Camp Shofar. If you have any questions, please contact me by phone at , ext. 349, or me: Natalya@bethjacobrwc.org I look forward to working with you. Your support of our Jewish community is very valuable to us! If we have good participation in the Madrichim Program we will invite a special guest DJ for the teen s entertainment program. Want more opportunities like this one? Rabbi Ilana is looking for top-notch madrichim to lead monthly activities on Shabbat mornings. rabbiilana@bethjacobrw.org to apply. With respect, Natalya Martyushova Director of Family Educational Programs CAMP SHOFAR MADRICHIM PARTICIPATION FORM I would like to participate in the 2017 Camp Shofar program as a madrich/a on the following dates: First Day of Rosh HaShanah, 9/21 from 9:00 am end of the service Second Day of Rosh HaShanah, 9/22 from 9:00 am - end of the service Kol Nidrei, September 30 from 6:30 pm end of the service Yom Kippur, October 1 from 9:00 am end of the service Name Date of birth: Grade in the fall: Address: Phone: Check here if you are planning to attend the BBQ after the training session. Encourage your CBJ friends to join you!