AMITZIM
ENTERING GRADE 1
4 & 8 – Week Experiences
New and returning campers become familiar with camp traditions, songs and cheers as they enjoy all that camp has to offer.
Dates & Rates
| Program Name | Date | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Full Season | June 17 – August 9 | $6,000 |
| First Session | June 17 – July 12 | $4,000 |
| Second Session | July 15 – August 9 | $4,000 |
Sample Amitzim schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00AM | ברוכים הבאים Bruchim Ha’Baim! (Welcome to camp!) |
| 9:30AM | ספורט Sport Basketball, Tennis, Hockey, Archery, Soccer, Ga-Ga, Softball |
| 10:00AM | תפילה Tefillah (Creative Prayer Session) |
| 10:15AM | חטיף Chatif (Snack) |
| 10:30AM | פעולות Peulot (Activities) Arts and Crafts, Nature, Drama, Dance, Challah Baking |
| 11:30AM | אמון שחיה Imun Schiya (Instructional Swim) |
| 12:15PM | ארוחת צהריים Aruchat Tzohorayim (Lunch) שירה שירה Shira (Singing and group Cheers) |
| 1:00PM | מנוחה Menucha (Rest) |
| 1:15PM | ספורט Sport or פעולהPeulah (Activity) |
| 1:45PM | כיף בעברית (Kef b’Ivrit) Fun with Hebrew – learning new words through games & songs |
| 2:15PM | שחיה חפשית Schiya Hofsheet (Free Swim) |
| 3:15PM | להתראות L’hitraot (Goodbye and see you soon!) |
Amitzim are eligible to opt-in to the Sha’ar Chicago Hebrew immersion program.