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Camper Forms are now “live” and we invite you to view the Getting Ready for Camp information on our website! Please review all this information in its entirety. Completing our forms before the April 1 deadline is a critical step to getting ready for camp. | | |
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Have You Met Beber Bot?
We are constantly looking for the latest and greatest ways to help you get the answers you need!
We now have an AI chatbot (found in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen when on our website) with all the information from the Getting Ready for Camp guide, so feel free to ask it questions regarding the summer!
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Navigating "Getting Ready For Camp"
Use the tab menu to explore all the different sections (see picture below of tabs for reference).
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This will be a vertical menu on mobile devices
How to Access and Fill Out Your Forms
There are two ways you can access and fill out your forms.
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The Parent's View: Telling Your Child(ren)'s Story With Forms | "The parent and Beber staff partnership relies on the information I share on the camp forms to create the Beber magic." - Amy Bloomberg | | | |
We have a splendid full-time team ready to help answer any questions you may have! | |
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Debbie Morris - Director of Community Care
For questions regarding camper care, including pen pals and cabin requests, please contact Debbie Morris.
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Trudy Sirkis - Director of Health & Wellness and Special Projects
Medical questions should be directed to Trudy Sirkis.
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Will Jarvis - Director of Operations
Your go-to person for questions regarding the Campanion app, Camp InTouch support, and operations, including transportation, is Will Jarvis.
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Lynn Robinson - Bookkeeper
If you want to set up a payment plan or have a question about your bill, please contact Lynn Robinson.
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Stacy Greenberg - Director of Programming
To learn more about all the fun programming we offer, please contact Stacy Greenberg.
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Michael Wax - Camp Director
For anything else, camp director Michael Wax is happy to speak to you.
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Harrell Wittenstein - Executive Director
For any fundraising questions please contact Harrell Wittenstein.
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ALL health forms are due on April 1. This includes the Physician Exam Form, Immunization Record, and Health History Form. The Physician Exam Form and Immunization Record can be completed by your doctor based on last year’s physical exam or any visit to the doctor in the past year.
If your child has not had a physical or seen their doctor since February 2023, please schedule that appointment now so that the form will be in on time.
The Health History Form is an online form that is to be completed by you. You can update it later, as needed, but please let Trudy know if you make any updates after April 1. Our Head Nurse, Maya Levine, begins reviewing all medical forms on April 1, so it is critical that these be in on time.
Pack My Rx registration went live on February 1. You should have received an email with information about registering with them. On our website, you will find all of this information and information on sending medications exempt from Pack My Rx. In addition, there is important information in the Health and Wellness section of Getting Ready for Camp. Just click on Health and Wellness at the bottom. Please contact Trudy if you have any questions about anything mentioned above.
This visual is a helpful guide for determining how medication comes to camp.
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Click image above to open larger PDF version.
As always, please contact trudy@bebercamp.com if you have any questions about medications or health forms.
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Hobby Preference Form
Thank you to the families who have already submitted the Hobby Preference form. Please complete this quick form (within CampInTouch or Campanion) with your camper for our popular waterfront hobbies.
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What's Happening On the Stage?
This summer’s musicals will be announced very soon! Keep an eye on social media for details!
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Ewe Won't Believe the Weather!
Hello from our farm animal friends who are keeping warm and eating lots of hay during this winter weather!
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Super Bowl Squares Was So Much Fun!
Thank you for participating!
Congratulations to Jonah, Maddy, and Ally for winning!
We will see you next month for March Madness!
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We Want to Hear From Families With First-Time Campers
Help us learn about your camper! Debbie, our Director of Community Care, wants to talk with you and learn about your new camper. Learning about your camper prior to camp helps us make cabin assignments and prepares our staff to provide excellent child care. Please schedule a time with her now by clicking the button below.
Returning Families
Has your child experienced something new this year? Has there been a significant change for your child since they were last at camp? Do you have some tips or tricks that you want to share with your camper's counselors? If so, please sign up for a time to talk to Debbie. You can schedule a time with her now by clicking the button below.
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Welcome New Campers!
Beber is excited to welcome these first-time campers for Summer 2024!
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- Benjamin - Highland Park, IL
- Cash - Buffalo Grove, IL
- Elijah - Denver, CO
- Finn - Avoca Beach, NSW
- Gabriel - Deerfield, IL
- Gideon - Glencoe, IL
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- Henry - Frisco, TX
- Kai - Avoca Beach, NSW
- Marlo - Encino, CA
- Rebecca - Chicago, IL
- Zane - Avoca Beach, NSW
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We have a significant responsibility to shape our campers’ Jewish lives to ensure Jewish continuity for the future. At Beber Camp, we intentionally engage campers in Jewish experiences through music, activities, education, and our Jewish practices and traditions. We strive to make Jewish living meaningful, accessible, and fun for everyone.
Our Jewish programming is values driven, using our five core Jewish values, which we discuss on a regular basis with our staff and campers:
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Courage – Ometz Lev
By embodying an environment of challenge-by-choice and creating safe opportunities to step outside of your comfort zone, we develop into the best versions of ourselves.
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Leadership – Manhigut
By encouraging members of our community to learn from those around them, take responsibility for their actions, and stand up for what they believe in, we are paving a path for empathic and resilient generations ahead.
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Sacred Community – Kehillah Kedosha
By building a fun, welcoming, and inclusive community, we create a holy place where each individual is valued and connected to one another.
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Love of Israel – Ahavat Yisrael
By embracing Israel as our Jewish homeland, we deepen our connection to our people, our land, and our history.
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Gratitude – Hakarat Hatov
By recognizing the good in our lives, we become more empathetic and aware of the needs of others, are better able to successfully deal with adversity, and are able to be more present in our relationships with others and the world around us.
Our core Jewish values define our approach to Jewish life at camp.
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Introducing the Moadon: Beber's New Teen Leadership Space - Site Update - Beber Camp | Exciting news, campers! We're thrilled to announce the latest addition to Perlman Village at Beber Camp: the Moadon, our very own Teen Leadership Space. | | | | |
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All Summer. All Year. All Life.
We provide swag for every season! Check out some designs below.
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Vintage Style '53149' Unisex Adult Sweatshirt | | | |
Love It Labels Fundraiser! | |
Click the image above to open their website. | |
Join the Beber Camp Team - Development Associate Position Open | |
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Are you a passionate fundraising professional with a drive to make a meaningful impact? We’re excited to announce an opening for the position of Development Associate. This full-time opportunity offers flexibility with remote, on-site or hybrid work arrangements. As a key player in our dynamic team, you’ll contribute to the growth and success of Beber’s development function.
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Camper
Mazel Tov to:
- Augie and Sadie Tucker-Maxcy on becoming B’nai Mitzvah on January 13th in Santa Monica, CA.
We want to recognize all our campers celebrating becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and we hope never to miss anyone. Please send your “mazel tov” recognitions to Stacy.
Alumni
Mazel Tov to:
- No new alumni babies, weddings, or engagements? That's unusual for us! We do have a recent wedding photo filled with Beber alumni! Do contact us if you know we've missed any alumni simchas.
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