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 Lower Camp - Our Lower Camp consists of two units: Kinneret: Campers entering kindergarten Our Lower Camp curriculum is designed to allow our youngest campers room to explore and socialize in a nurturing, noncompetitive and structured environment. Activities and special events are geared toward introducing children to the fun and excitement of camp while moving at a pace that is comfortable and relaxed. A daily mix of swim, specialty and athletic activities are presented with a whimsical flair, allowing for skill-building in an exciting and care-free atmosphere. Amazing special events round out a magical Camp Veritans summer. Upper Camp - Our Upper Camp consists of three units: Masada - Grades: 8th, 9th - As our most experienced and mature “tween” campers, Masada campers are given the opportunity to travel out of camp more often, to visit exciting places, see great sights and socialize with their peers in a variety of different settings. Galil - Grades: 6th, 7th - Take part in four day-trips and one in-camp overnight. Negev - Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th - Take part in three daytrips and one in-camp overnight. Our Upper Camp curriculum is designed to introduce our older campers to a greater variety of cutting-edge camp activities, while still providing a relaxed, nurturing and comfortable space in which to explore. Campers are always encouraged to participate in activities but are never forced, a rule that is born of the philosophy that when activities are positively introduced in an inviting and fun manner, children will naturally want to try them. Our professional staff of specialty counselors will work hand-in-hand with group staff to get to know each camper and make them feel excited about each camp day. Upper campers enjoy daily swims, a large variety of specialty and athletic activities, our elective club program as well as special events, great trips and camp overnights. Elective Club Program Upper campers take part in our elective club program throughout the week where they are able to choose the activities that they would like to explore in greater depth. Clubs are a great opportunity for our campers to get a more detailed and intensive taste of a particular activity area that interests them. Clubs are taught by qualified specialists and staff who develop curriculum especially for these elective activities. Campers choose new clubs to participate in every two weeks. Camp Trips and Overnights Our Camp Veritans in-camp overnights are a real hit and something our upper campers look forward to each summer. After-camp special swim time, a delicious hot dinner, special group nighttime activities, a goodnight’s sleep and a fantastic pre-camp breakfast are just some of the awesome things in store. Our upper campers take part in some awesome day-trips throughout the summer. Trips are designed to be a great change of pace from the regular camp day and are intended to give our campers a feeling of responsibility and freedom as they move through the camp ranks. Food is provided on all trips. CIT: Counselor in Training Program - Teens Entering 10th Grade Bridging the gap between being a camper and becoming a counselor, our Counselor in Training program is a full eight-week program designed to train teens to become future camp staff (an eight-week commitment is required for 10th graders). Under the supervision of camp administrators, CIT’s will work directly with our younger camp groups, interacting with campers and learning about the responsibilities and skills it takes to become a member of the Camp Veritans staff. CIT’s will enjoy some exciting camper benefits too! They will participate in awesome activities. Weekly CIT meetings with camp administration will encourage the sharing of experiences and will facilitate the learning process through discussion and role playing activities. All CIT’s must have a pre-enrollment interview with the Camp Director. Though completing the CIT program does not guarantee future employment at Camp Veritans, we hope that our CIT’s will use this valuable training as a stepping stone for future employment endeavors. |
