Camp Kefli: K-8th Grade Summer Camp
Online Registration Form | Letter from the Camp Director | General Camp Kefli Information
5 Units at Camp Kefli | Dates & Fees | Details & Policies | Weekly Unit Schedules| Staff Applications
Session 1: August 12 - 16
Session 2: August 19 - 23
The name Kefli comes from a Hebrew expression used by Israeli youth, Ayzeh Kef Li– “I’m having a great time.” The name Camp Kefli reflects our spirit of informal, well-structured summer fun infused with a strong sense of Jewish community.
For two weeks in late August, each morning is filled with the dynamic spirit of Temple Isaiah’s Camp Kefli. At Kefli, the day begins with excitement and anticipation. The Camp Kefli staff leads a wide range of programs that are appropriate to each age group from Kindergarten through 8th grade, filling our two one-week sessions with fun. Some programs utilize the wonderful Temple Isaiah facility while others take place off site. We offer creative theme days and adventures that enrich and delight our campers. During the summer of 2013 Camp Kefli will run for two one-week sessions from August 12th through 16th and August 19th through 23rd.
From the Camp Director
We are thrilled to be directing Camp Kefli again this summer. At Temple Isaiah, we strive to provide a vibrant Jewish educational experience for our youth. Kefli is a key component of our comprehensive approach to integrating formal and informal Jewish education. The Camp Kefli experience enhances a child’s year-round Jewish learning, and promotes a positive connection to Temple Isaiah.
When asked about what led to our deep, personal connections to Judaism, the answer is simple… Jewish summer camp! At camp each of us built lasting friendships, developed a better sense of ourselves and our connection to Judaism, and simply had fun being Jewish. We are honored to have the opportunity to help create this experience for your child this summer. Welcome to Camp Kefli 2013!
L’Shalom,
Rabbi Alissa Miller & Ira Rosenberg
Welcome to Camp Kefli
Judaism Comes Alive…
Camp Kefli provides an environment where campers strengthen their Jewish identity and build lasting friendships within their Jewish community. Campers begin and end each day with joyous and energizing songs led by Cantor Leigh Korn and Joel Siegel. Throughout the week our programming blends Jewish learning with the fun, creative spirit of summer camp. On Fridays, we prepare for Shabbat as a camp community and end our week with Shabbat services led by our camp community.
Exploring the Bay Area…
Camp Kefli takes advantage of all of the wonders the Bay Area has to offer. Our campers are off on exciting field trips for several days each week. Field trips are planned with an eye toward safe and age-appropriate fun. We take our most adventurous field trips on Wednesdays, our one extended day of the week. Campers in Dalet and Idan Chadash (6th-8th grade) also get to experience exciting overnights at Temple Isaiah and in the great outdoors.
Forming Friendships…
Every moment of Camp Kefli is planned to help cultivate friendships. Each camper is assigned to a small sub-group that provides a home-base for that camper throughout the week. Campers go on rides, play games, and work through team building challenges that foster group identity and individual connections. Friendships formed at Camp Kefli endure throughout the school year.
Kefli Senior Staff & Counselors
All of Kefli’s programs are supervised by responsible counselors and senior staff who are deeply committed to the community and have extensive experience in Temple Isaiah’s Youth Programs. They are hired on the basis of demonstrated responsibility, talent, and maturity in other areas of our synagogue life. Each of the units of Kefli is led by a Unit Head of college-age or older with several years of camp and child-care experience.
Campers will form connections with staff members who they will see as Avodah Teaching Assistants in their Religious School classrooms, staff members on their youth group events, and leaders of the Temple Isaiah youth community. Our staff provides the pulse of energy that inspires, and the compassion that comforts Kefli campers.
5 Units at Camp Kefli
Unit Alef: Campers entering Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Camp Kefli engages Alef campers in fun-filled activities that promote friendships and give each camper a sense of belonging to their special Jewish community. Alef campers enjoy age appropriate on-site activities at Temple Isaiah in addition to highly supervised field trips to locations close by. The staff to camper ratio in Alef is an excellent 1 to 3. Click here to view Alef’s weekly schedule!
Unit Bet: Campers entering 2nd & 3rd Grade
Bet campers are ready for new challenges and opportunities to explore the Bay Area. They accompany our older campers on the best of Kefli’s field trips, but are staffed at a higher ratio to ensure that they feel safe and comfortable on every new adventure. Activities that are fun, challenging, and high energy help Bet campers form strong bonds within their unit. Click here to view Bet’s weekly schedule!
Unit Gimel: Campers entering 4th & 5th Grade
Gimel campers are the powerhouse of ruach (energetic spirit) at Camp Kefli. Creative and interactive programs in Unit Gimel are designed to meet our goals of fostering friendship and connection among campers. Gimel campers take several field trips to some of the Bay Area’s most exciting spots. Click here to view Gimel’s weekly schedule!
Unit Dalet: Campers entering 6th & 7th Grade
Dalet campers are eager and ready for more independence. Camp Kefli offers them unique experiences that create lasting friendships and a strong sense of Jewish identity, while building their sense of independence and responsibility. The highlight of the Dalet experience is an overnight camping trip in Santa Cruz!.Click here to view Dalet’s weekly schedule!
Idan Chadash: Campers entering 8th Grade
This special two-week program allows campers to build close bonds with their friends, strengthen their sense of Jewish identity, and develop skills crucial to their future as active leaders of the Temple Isaiah and greater Jewish community. Programming is focused on developing leadership skills and creating a strong group identity as our outgoing 7th graders move into their 8th grade year and Noar Night (Teen School) at Temple Isaiah. Click here to view Idan Chadash’s weekly schedule!
Dates & Fees
Alef/Bet/Gimel/Dalet
Session 1: August 12 - 16
Session 2: August 19 - 23
Each session is one week. Please not that enrollment must be for one or two full sessions.
Idan Chadash
August 12 - 23
Idan Chadash is a two-week program. If you are only able to make it for one week please get in touch with one of the directors.
Fees
| # of Weeks | Units Alef/Bet/Gimel/Dalet K-7th Grade Members Non-members |
Idan Chadash 8th Grade Members Non-members |
|---|---|---|
| One | $320 $370 | Idan Chadash is a two-week program |
| Two | $600 $700 | $620 $720 |
Camp fees include supervision, daily snacks, transportation, equipment rental, and admissions fees.
Details & Policies
Registration
Click here to register now!
Hours
Camp begins at 9:00am and ends at 3:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday camp ends at 5:00pm. Refer to the enclosed sheet for more information about camp fees, policies and procedures. After July 1st, we will send out detailed information about each camp day to registered families.
Meals
Campers must bring their own beverage and lunch daily. During overnights, all meals are provided except lunch on the first day.
Extended Care
For those families that require an earlier drop-off in the morning and/or a later pick-up in the afternoon, we offer a great extended care program staffed by trained Kefli counselors. Morning care begins at 8:00am, and aftercare lasts until 6:00pm. Drop-in day care is accepted, and families will be charged a per-hour rate. To pay in advance, complete the extended care portion of our online registration form.
Membership at Temple Isaiah
Temple membership is not required to attend Camp Kefli; however Temple Isaiah members not only receive a discount on camp fees, but also enjoy opportunities for enrollment in our Religious School, our renowned Youth Programs, and many other wonderful activities. For membership information, please contact our Executive Director, Michael Liepman, at (925) 283-8575 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Camperships
Camp Kefli scholarships are available for Temple Isaiah members based on financial need. You will have the opportunity to request scholarship within our registration form. All campership requests must be received by the July 1st registration deadline.
Cancellations
Cancellation after the July 1st registration deadline will forfeit 50% of camp fees. Cancellation after July 31st will forfeit all fees. Full refunds will be given to any cancellations on or before July 1st.
If you have any questions about Camp Kefli, please be in touch with .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at 925-284-9191.