Learning about different cultures helps children grow up to be more understanding adults who are connected to the world and others around them. This is why we incorporate learning about Israeli culture into our camp programming each year. Our camp staff includes a young Israeli, who teaches our campers about his or her culture in a fun and engaging way. We invite the Israel caravan music and dance troupe to our campground—their energetic, spirited performance is always one of the highlights of the summer! We also hold Israel Day—one of our campers’ favorite themed days year after year! During Israel Day, campers “travel” to Israel without setting foot in the country. The campground is transformed into a sea of blue and white as campers use their five senses to learn about and celebrate Israel’s history, language, culture, people, and geography. Activities in the past have included touching the stones of the Western Wall in Jerusalem and inserting a prayer in the crevices, making and eating falafel sandwiches, making Hebrew name bracelets, being challenged to an Israeli army-style obstacle course, and playing Geography Twister on a giant map of Israel. Check out some photos from last year's Israel Day below! Throughout the summer, we incorporate Israeli culture and learning in a way that is fun and meaningful for all of our campers, regardless of their religion or cultural background. We believe our world is a better place when we try to understand and connect with others, and our celebration of Israeli culture helps us do that!
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LocationSBERNIKOW/MID-ISLAND
1466 Manor Road Staten Island, NY 10314 718.475.5200 JCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT TEMPLE ISRAEL
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1297 Arthur Kill Road Staten Island, NY 10312 718.475.5270 BERMAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
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