Jewish overnight summer camp is a unique place where children live, learn and grow with other Jewish children. They make friendships that last a lifetime and come home with a sense of Jewish belonging. Jewish summer camp is highly encouraged as it deepens Jewish commitment and develops leadership skills. It is not too early to begin making plans for a wonderful summer for your children. Every Jewish child should attend Jewish summer camp. Scholarships are available.

Summer Israel Trips 

Traveling to Israel is a life changing experience and is something that Beth Torah strongly supports.  The North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) offers two outstanding opportunities for high school students, our NFTY in Israel summer program and the NFTY EIE semester in Israel.  Information about these trips will be mailed to your homes or you may find information about NFTY trips at www.nfty.org

First Time Camper Grant - DEADLINE PASSED
Beth Torah is extremely fortunate to be the recipient of an anonymous grant that pays ½ the cost of a session at a U.A.H.C. summer camp for first time campers only who are entering 4th or 5th grade the summer they will attend camp. This First Time Camper Grant is awarded to all first-time campers regardless of financial need.  For more information on this, please contact Jack Feldman, Executive Director at jfeldman@beth-torah.org or (913) 498-2212.

Camp and Israel Scholarships - DEADLINE PASSED
Don’t let the cost of a wonderful Jewish summer program keep your child home this summer! Beth Torah and the Kansas City Jewish Community have need-based scholarships that can work with your family to send your child to camp or Israel. Scholarship Forms are available at the Beth Torah office or can be printed off by clicking on the link below. Scholarships are also available for summer camp and Israel trips from the Guardian Society of CAJE.  All forms and supporting documents are due by Feb 1, 2010.

Please don't hesitate to contact Jack to talk about your options!

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Are your summer plans still up in the air??

Consider sending your 4^th – 8^th grader to Goldman Union Camp Institute in Zionsville, IN!

Studies have proven that a Jewish summer camp experience is the best Jewish identity builder outside of the family!  We just received word that we have additional scholarship money available to assist students who would like to attend Goldman Union Camp Institute (GUCI) this summer!  If you want more information, please contact Jack Feldman for a confidential conversation about how Beth Torah can help.

 
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What camper doesn’t like to get mail from home? 

If your child is going to a Jewish camp this summer please let Marcia Rittmaster know what camp and when they’ll be there.  She writes letters to EVERY Beth Torah child while they are at camp.  She can only send letters when she has the information, so make sure your child isn’t left out.  Send the information to her at mrittmaster@beth-torah.org.  You also won’t want to miss our Camp Farewell as part of our Shavuot Picnic celebration on May 18th.  The YAEC has some special gifts for our departing campers.