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Beber Camp - Winter Newsletter

FORMS ARE LIVE! Let's talk camper forms!

When you log into your Campminder Portal either online or through the Campanion App, something is there that was not before! Forms! You can now access all camper Forms and Documents, and begin providing us with the crucial information needed to best take care of your kids.


Some forms are simple, and may take you 1-minute to fill out, such as updating your Camper Photo or uploading your Insurance Card. Others may require some time, like your child's Health History. Either way - all forms are necessary for us to provide your camper with the best summer possible.


Click here to learn more about why forms are so important, and the story they tell...

NEW THIS YEAR - We DO NOT need a Physicians Examination form for your child.


You will only need to complete the online Health History form.


The Medication Authorization Form is only required for medications that DO NOT COME FROM PACK MY RX.


If your child will take medication or supplements at camp you will need to register for Pack My Rx. You will receive an email about Pack My Rx at the end of this month.


More information regarding Pack My Rx can be found on the "Getting Ready for Camp" section of our website.


All forms are due April 1st.

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles...

Transportation is a very important part of forms! This is so we can know how and where to welcome your camper to camp! You have a few Transportation options to select from:



  • Chaperoned Flight - Beber Camp provides a parent or staff chaperone on flights out of major cities for certain sessions. If your camper lives in one of the major cities below, you will receive an email with info regarding the chosen flights for your city. From there, you can link your minor to our provided chaperone to waive the unaccompanied minor fee. If you do not live in one of these cities, but would like your camper to fly on the Chaperoned Flight, please contact Julia at julia@bebercamp.com to discuss adding them to the flight. Beber offers chaperoned flights from major cities including:
  • Atlanta (First Session)
  • Cleveland (First Session)
  • Denver (First and Second Session)
  • Memphis (First Session)
  • Louisville (First Session)


  • Individual Flight - If your camper is not taking a chaperoned flight, and instead flying individually no worries! Our staff will meet your camper at their gate then they arrive at ORD/MKE. We ask that you provide us with their flight information, and closer to the date we will provide you with a name to connect to their reservation, allowing our staff to receive a gate pass.


  • Chicago Suburbs Bus - If you live in the nearby Chicago suburbs, we provide a bus that leaves Sunday morning from Northbrook Court. If you do not live in the suburbs, you are still welcome to fly/drive in and have your camper take the bus! Please note - luggage is NOT permitted on the bus, and instead can be sent up on our Luggage Bus which leaves Friday afternoon before the first day.


  • Driving - Families are welcome to drive their campers to camp. The drop off window for the first day is 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, and campers are staggered with younger campers arriving earlier. You will be assigned an arrival time closer to the start of camp. If you have a time preference , please be in contact with Julia at julia@bebercamp.com.


Leaving Camp: Wisconsin or Minnesota residents are welcome to pick up their campers via car. Otherwise, all campers must be on a flight that leaves between 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM OR ride the Chicago Suburbs Bus for pickup at Northbrook Court.


  • Rookies: All 2-week campers can be picked up via car on camp between 10:00 - 11:00 AM on their last day of camp. If you are an out-of-town family, we can chaperone your camper to the MKE or ORD airport where our staff will meet you at the check-in counter. We ask that you book flights out no earlier than 12:30 PM.


Questions? Contact our Director of Operations, Julia Bessen with any questions

regarding your camper's transportation. (julia@bebercamp.com)

Exciting changes on camp...

Our campers voted, and the Quick Jump won! Say hello the this year's newest Aqua Park piece! Just in time to celebrate 10 Years of our beloved Mindy Gewurz Ludwig Aqua Park! Click here to read more about the legacy of the Mindy Gewurz Ludwig Memorial Aqua Park

Ship Camps - Ship Luggage to Camp - NEW RATES FOR 2025


Beber Camp is partnering with Ship Camps again for baggage shipping in 2025. Ship Camps has reduced their prices, offering bundle options starting at $99 per bag.


Ship Camps offer door-to-door service, along with labels, tracking, and excellent customer support to assist with any questions. Bookings can begin on February 3, 2025, by accessing www.shipcamps.com/beber-camp

Thank you for celebrating Hanukkah with us!


Thank you to the families and staff who

participated in our camp community Hanukkah Candle Lighting videos. We hope that everyone enjoyed celebrating with camp friends near and far!

The MAZEL TOV Corner!

We have so much to celebrate! Here are just a few...

Bar & Bat Mitzvahs

Bennett Taylor - 1/25

Benjamin Epstein - 11/2

Ryan Tefka - 11/2

Ashley Stern - 11/16

Geroge Bertman - 11/16

Zoe Bailen - 11/16

Yair Horvitz - 11/23


Upcoming

Sadie Fiely - 2/1

Ari Miller - 2/1

Lila Roth 2/22

Jacob Leventhal - 3/15

Isabella Tasman - 3/22


Beber Babies! Mazel Tov to...

  • Samantha (Schiffman) and Max Joseph (a Beber couple!), on the birth of their first child, Jemma Shoshana, on 10/22/24


  • Paula Freedman and Jeremy Diamond (a Beber couple!), on the birth of their first child, a daughter, Joey Fiona, on 11/20/24


  • Rachel (Rubin) and Jared Neuhausen (a Beber couple!), on the birth of their fourth child (and first boy!), Solomon (Sol) Morton on 11/24/24. Big sisters, Maddie, Lyla, and Becca are thrilled!


  • Iris Krandel and her husband, Jeremy Conover, on the birth of their first child, Zeke, on 12/1/24


  • Hailey Wolf Marine and her husband, Ethan, on the birth of their second child, a girl, Eliza Wren, on 12/3/24. Big brother Wally is thrilled! 


  • Sam Barden and his partner, Saffron Underdown, on the birth of their first child, Edie Alicia on 12/28/24



  • Jessica (Brickman) Gaytan and her husband, Rolando on the birth of their second daughter, Fallon Francisca Gaytan, on 1/20/25. Big sister, Larkin is so happy!


Beber under the Chuppah! Mazel Tov to...

  • Alec Rouben, on his engagement to Annie Dee Coyle on 3/7/24


  • Jake Lapin, on his engagement to Jessica Randall on 5/25/24



  • Jeff Feldman, on his marriage to Hannah Elkus on 9/1/24


  • Ally Stamler, on her engagement to Zach Jacobs on 11/30/24


  • Naomi Benchell, on her engagement to Eoin McLaughlin (a Beber couple!) on 12/6/24. 


  • Ari Atlas, on his marriage to Alyssa Hudgins on 12/22/24 

Know of a Beber Mazel Tov we missed, or have a new one to share? Email trudy@bebercamp.com to make sure it's featured in our next newsletter!