Groups and Activities
What happens at Grossman Camp?
It depends on what day you're talking about!
Our campers arrive each morning and are greeted by Senior Staff. Children are then brought to their individual units to begin their day.
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Carmel (grades pre-K, 1)
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Galil (grade 1)
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Negev (grade 2)
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Aravah (grade 3)
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Golan (grade 4)
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Kinneret (grade 5)
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Kfar (grades 6, 7)
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Kehilla (grades K-5)
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Kibbutz (grades 8, 9)
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Kehilla Kibbutz (grades 6 - 9)
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CIT (grade 10)
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Special Needs (all grades)
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Extended Day (all grades)
Grossman
boasts a variety of activities, sports, games and crafts including,
but not limited to:
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Arts
& Crafts |
Soccer |
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Jewelry
Making |
Football |
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Ceramics |
4-Square |
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Music |
Street
Hockey |
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Israeli
Dance |
Newcombe |
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Modern
Dance |
Volleyball |
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Drama |
Wrestling |
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Paddle
Boats |
Archery |
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Jewish
Customs |
Gymnastics |
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T-ball |
Row
Boating |
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Nature
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Funyaking |
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Camp
crafts |
Surf
Biking |
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Hiking
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Board
Games |
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Outdoor
Cooking |
Talent
Shows |
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Overnights |
Softball |
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Whiffle
Ball |
Basketball |
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Campfire
Program |
Photography |
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Ropes & Adventure Course
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Special Performance & Program Days
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Tug-O-Wars
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Climbing Wall
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Each unit
has their own unique schedule, but all units have Red Cross Certified
instructional swim, free swim, and Friday "Oneg Shabbat".
In addition
to the daily programs, Units participate in two Family Nights (Carmel
- Golan) and two Overnights (Golan - Kfar). Kibbutz and C.I.T's have
their own multiple overnights.
Please
note: when the camper/counselor ratio indicates 'plus', it is because
we have additional unit counselors to help the bunk counselors when
necessary.
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Carmel:
(co-ed, pre-K and our youngest 1st graders)
Camper/staff
ratio: 5/1 plus
Our youngest
campers are exposed to almost all the activities that camp has to offer.
Their day includes arts & crafts, boating, dance, gymnastics, music,
nature, sports, street hockey, tarboot (Jewish culture), basketball,
drama, games, soccer, t-ball, and jewelry making. Activities are either
brought to the Unit or require very little walking. Although the day
is structured, our campers have unstructured play at the Carmel playground,
and realizing the children's age and energy level, we also include a
rest period to allow our little ones to re-group and slow down the day.
Galil:
(co-ed, grade 1)
Camper/staff
ratio: 5/1 plus
The Galil
campers' experience is similar to Carmel's (without the rest period),
and includes all the same activities as Carmel, but we now add the ropes
& challenge course as well as photography. For the first time we
encourage our Galil campers to make their own choices (Chugim) from
suggested activities, which gives campers an opportunity to learn and
participate in activities that interest them the most.
Negev:
(boys & girls separate, grade 2)
Camper/staff
ratio: 10/1 plus
Our Negev
boys and girls have a full weekly program. Two additional activities,
fishing and ceramics, become available to children in this age group.
Four times a week we encourage our Negev campers to choose from the
varied activities that may be of interest to them (Chugim-choices).
This begins
a very special time for our boys and girls at camp. It is the first
time they will be part of the Maccabiah once a week. Maccabiah is a
summer long, lightly competitive activity which includes athletic and
non-athletic challenges. Its' primary purpose is to build self-esteem,
as each camper earns points for their team. It is of major importance
that each camper experiences success in some area, and that they feel
good about themselves!
Aravah:
(boys & girls separate, grade 3)
Camper/staff
ratio: 10/1 plus
We keep
our Aravah boys and girls active during the summer with all our regular
camp activities, but we add archery as well as funyaking, paddle boating
and surf biking.
Six times
each week our Aravah children will be encouraged to choose activities
(Chugim) that they find particularly interesting or exciting.
The Maccabiah
challenge continues twice a week and plays a special role for these
boys and girls, building friendship, teamwork and self-esteem.
Golan:
(boys & girls separate, grade 4)
Camper/staff
ratio: 10/1 plus
Our Golan
children participate in many varied activities throughout their weeks
at camp. For the first time our campers will be exposed to wrestling
in addition to all the regular camp activities. They will have one Overnight
(optional) in addition to the Family Night.
The Maccabiah
challenge continues and our Golan campers' participation is increased
to two or three times a week, allowing the boys and girls to promote
friendships, self-esteem, and team cooperation.
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Kinnerit:
(boys & girls separate, grade 5)
Camper/staff
ratio: 10/1
Our Kinnerit
kids are exposed to all the activities that Grossman has to offer, but
their Chugim (choices) are increased to 8-10 times per week. This way,
campers will spend much of their time in only the activities that really
interest them.
They continue
with Maccabiah two or three times per week, with such activities as
spelling bees, lip-sync contests, track and swim meets, along with all
the traditional team sports. The Maccabiah is geared for all kinds of
campers in that we not only offer athletic events, but we also include
chess, checkers and other alternative activities for those children
who don't like all sports. This way we are able to reach and include
kids of all abilities and all interests.
Kfar:
(boys & girls separate, grades 6 and 7)
Camper/staff
ration: 10/1
Although
Kfar campers participate in all camp activities, much of their day is
spent participating in those activities that are of special interest
to them. Kfar campers have 8-10 weekly activity choices (Chugim). Maccabiah
increases to 3 or 4 times each week and most campers tell us it's the
highlight of their summer. From talent shows to soccer matches, to tug-of-wars,
Maccabiah encompasses a wide range of activities that culminate in a
final Song Fest and Skit, which campers remember for the rest of their
lives!
Kehilla:
(boys & girls separate, grades K-5)
Camper/staff
ratio: 5/1 - 10/1
Our Kehilla
campers participate in all age appropriate camp activities (see above)
within the framework of traditional Judaism. In addition to a regularly
scheduled period of daily services and Torah study, Kehilla emphasizes
experiences that foster the observance of mitzvot, and is an excellent
option for more Orthodox children who ordinarily attend religious day
school.
Kibbutz:
(boys & girls separate, grades 8 & 9 separate)
Camper/staff
ratio: 15/1
Our Kibbutz
campers are able to participate in all camp activities, including Maccabiah,
within the framework of this unique program. They also have the opportunity
to sleep over several nights a week, help cook their own meals and handle
work assignments. They may also participate in social service projects,
as well as recreational and cultural activities. Evening activities,
in or out of camp, are planned during Overnight stays. Informal learning
about Israel comes naturally because of the Kibbutz Grossman lifestyle.
Kehilla
Kibbutz: (boys & girls separate, grades 6-9)
Camper/staff
ratio: 10/1 - 15/1
The Kehilla
Kibbutz program mirrors the regular Kibbutz program with several overnights
and is offered to the older campers within the traditional framework
of the Kehilla program.
C. I.
T.: (boys & girls, grade 10)
Camper/staff
ratio: 20/1
Our Counselor-in-Training
program prepares high school students for junior counselor positions.
C.I.T.s take part in their own camp recreational and non-recreational
activities, skill sessions, and discussion groups. After discussion
with the C.I.T. Director, they are assigned to supervised work with
a group of campers or at a particular specialty activity. The C.I.T.s
have several Overnights planned together with evening activities, and
are able to fulfill social service work commitments for school. The
big highlight of their summer is leadership in Maccabiah.
Special
Needs: (Pre-K to ungraded)
Camper/Staff
ratio: 3/1
The Special
Needs program provides the opportunity for children who have mild special
needs to follow a regular camp program. Experienced counselors provide
these campers with added structure, individual attention, affection
and behavior modification. There are specialized groups as well as the
option of mainstreaming. Children must be interviewed to assess whether
Grossman Camp can accommodate them appropriately. A limited number of
spaces are available.
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Learn to Swim at Grossman Camp!
We offer the course levels from the American Red Cross that teach children to swim skillfully and safely. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of the skills taught in the preceding level. True beginners start in Level 1. The following are the skills taught in each level:
Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
