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Dear Camp Young Judaea Midwest Families,
As April arrives, signaling the transition to warmer days ahead, our camp summer planning kicks into high gear! I'm thrilled to embark on this journey with you all and will be keeping you in the loop with weekly updates from here on out, ensuring we're all marching in sync towards an unforgettable summer of 2024.
Let's dive into some exciting updates:
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Growing Together: Our recruitment efforts have been successful, with over 45 new campers joining us this summer! We're committed to fostering connections between both new and returning campers, creating bonds that will last a lifetime.
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Pre-Camp Connections: Many of you have already received invitations to our pre-camp bunk Zooms. For those whose bunk Zooms haven't been scheduled yet, fret not! We're just waiting on those bunk request forms to finalize the groups. Your enthusiastic RSVPs for these family Zooms are heartening—getting the kids acquainted beforehand ensures they'll have familiar faces to look forward to on the camp buses or during drop-off.
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Forms Galore: A massive thank you to all the families who've diligently filled out the camper forms. Your prompt responses fill us with excitement as we envision the campgrounds buzzing with your children's laughter and joy this summer. Keep 'em coming!
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Israeli Staff Training: Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to be in Israel, where I assisted in training our remarkable Israeli staff. Their dedication and passion are truly inspiring! Together, we delved into how they can enrich our camp community by sharing their unique experiences—from their family heritage to their upbringing in various regions of Israel. Many of these staff members have served our homeland over the past year, and we discussed ways to impart the values they've gleaned from these experiences to our campers in age-appropriate ways.
I'm brimming with more updates to share, including exciting highlights about our new staff positions and the phenomenal individuals stepping into them!
Remember, my door is always open for you to reach out about anything discussed in these updates. Clear communication with our camp families is paramount, as you all are the heart and soul of everything we do.
With CYJM love,
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