Parent Handbook 2015 - Canadian Young Judaea

Parent Handbook 2015 A Message From Guy
Dear Campers and Parents,
I write this message as we prepare for the summer of 2015 which will represent my sixteenth
consecutive season as the Director of Camp Biluim. My first personal experience at Camp Biluim
was in the summer of 1985. Like most campers of yesterday and today, I was a bit nervous about
the fact that I was coming to a new camp that was quite different from where I came, a camp where
I would be placed in a tent with kids that I had never met before. Suffice to say, that summer made
me stronger and actually changed my life and I am just as excited to give our current campers the
same transformative experience.
Camp Biluim is the only leadership development program of its' kind in North America. Our
program is specifically geared to resonate and speak to what matters to inquisitive and curious
sixteen year old campers. Each summer we build upon the success of the previous summer which
is why Camp Biluim enjoys such a stellar reputation. Leadership, Jewish Identity Development, the
fostering of meaningful connections with Israel and the development of friendships with people
from across Canada are the pillars of the Camp Biluim experience. Camp Biluim campers will enjoy
a six week journey of self discovery and enjoy their best summer ever!
We have assembled an incredibly talented, energetic and creative staff team and we are all here to
support each and every camper on this journey and we thank you for placing your trust in Camp
Biluim.
Please take the time to carefully review the contents of this handbook and feel free to contact our
office if you have any questions.
Chazak v’Amatz!
With Strength and Courage!
Guy Korngold
Director
Camp Personnel
Camp Director
Associate Director
Assistant Director Camp Biluim
Office (winter) & Food Services Manager
Office Manager (summer)
Guy Korngold
Shoshi Rothschild
Lorne Rembach
Erica Rubin
Dalia Witkowski
Program Director
Rosh Hadrachah (Leadership)
Rosh Tent Parent (male)
Rosh Tent Parent (female)
Rosh Programming
Jordan Kamenetsky
Amanda Benaim
David Zozin
Jory Corber Tovel
Taryn Levy
Payment in Full
Camp Begins
Camp Ends
Important Dates
April 1
June 30
August 11
Contact Information
SUMMER
Camp Biluim Canada
184 Rue Harrison
Mt. Tremblant, Que., J8E 1M8
Tel
(819) 425 3332
Fax
(819) 425 2433 (office use only)
Email [email protected]
Hours of operation of office at camp (we check our voicemail when the office is closed)
Sunday thru Thursday
9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am – 3:00pm
Shabbat
Closed
TORONTO
Jennifer Levy
788 Marlee Ave.
Toronto, Ont., M6B 3K1
Tel
Tel
Fax
Email
1 800 804 6661
(416) 781 5156
(416) 787 3100
[email protected]
MONTREAL
Montreal Bayit
5555 Westminster, Suite 300
Cote St. Luc, Que., H4W 2J2
Tel
Tel
Fax
Email
1 800 426 5108
(514) 735 3167
(514) 735 3833
[email protected]
Baggage and Travel to Camp
From Toronto & Surrounding Areas
Campers and their baggage will travel to camp on the
day of departure (June 30) from Herbert H. Carnegie
Centennial Centre Parking lot - 580 Finch Avenue (West
of Bathurst) - Please arrive at 7:00am so buses can
leave at 8:00am.
From Montreal
Montreal baggage drop off on Sunday June 28 from
10 - 11am. at the old Wagar High School (5785
Parkhaven, Cote St. Luc, H4W-1X8).
Camper travel on June 30 from the old Wagar High
School (5785 Parkhaven, Cote St. Luc, H4W-1X8).
Please arrive by 1:00pm so that the buses can depart
promptly at 1:30pm.
From Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport (Montreal)
All campers flying to Montreal’s airport are asked to
arrive between 2:00pm and 4:30pm. Campers will be
greeted at the baggage carousel by a Biluim staff
member (identified by a blue Biluim Staff sweatshirt).
Private Transportation
All campers arriving to camp by car must arrive after
3:00pm and before 3:30pm
Important Notice: All Biluim campers travelling to camp by bus from Montreal and Toronto are required to pack a
separate overnight bag with clothing, a bathing suit and towel, personal effects and a sleeping bag to be carried on
the bus to be used on the first night of camp (they will only be able to access their baggage the following day).
Campers travelling by bus from Toronto are also asked to pack a peanut-free lunch for the day of travel.
Snack will be served to all campers upon arrival at camp.
Campers travelling to camp by plane will have access to their baggage upon arrival at the airport and are therefore
not required to pack a separate overnight bag prior to travelling.
Travel from Camp (August 11)
The buses will leave camp at 8:30am and arrive to:
Montreal at approximately 10:15am - at the old Wagar
High School (5785 Parkhaven, Cote St. Luc, H4W-1X8)
Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport in Montreal at approximately
11:00am. Return flights should depart after 1:30pm and
before 2:30pm.
Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Centre in Toronto at
approximately 4:30pm. The baggage will arrive at 3:00pm
so you can arrive early to claim your child’s baggage.
Telephone Calls
Campers are not permitted to receive or make any calls to or from camp. Parents may speak with their child on
his/her birthday only. If your child has a birthday during the summer season, please call (819-425-3332) or email
([email protected]) our office the day before the birthday so that we can ensure that your child will be in the office to
accept your call. Usually, the ideal time for this call is following lunch at about 1:45 pm.
Please note that communication devices of any kind (cell phones, blackberries, iphones etc.) are strictly forbidden
and should not even come to camp with your child. Please make sure you have all of their cell phones in your
possession before they board the bus to camp. Any such devices that are found will be confiscated and donated to
a registered charitable institution.
In the event that your camper must travel to or from camp with their cell phone, please ensure that the camper
willingly gives this device to the camp immediately upon arrival at the bus departure point or airport. The camp will
safely store the device throughout the summer and even charge the battery prior to your child's departure from
camp at the end of the season so that they can communicate with you while they travel home.
Mail & Packages
MAIL: Biluim campers cannot receive emails - only regular mail. Incoming mail is distributed daily at camp (Monday
to Friday).
PACKAGES: Each Biluim camper is allowed to receive a maximum of two packages. If you are sending a package,
please ensure that the sender and recipient are clearly marked. All parcels will be opened by a staff member in the
presence of the camper and all contraband items (like gum and food) will be confiscated.
1) What constitutes a package? A package is ANYTHING larger than a standard-sized envelope or greeting card.
2) Any packages received from family/relatives will also count toward the package allowance. Please communicate this
to grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends in order to alleviate any upset feelings.
3) Packages must not contain any food items.
4) What if my child has forgotten something? We are pleased to provide many essential items like toothbrushes and
shampoo at no charge. If you need to send an essential item to camp (e.g., a swimsuit, extra socks, etc.), this package
will not be counted against your package allowance. Arrangements for this can be made by contacting our office by
email: [email protected] or by telephone at 819.425.3332. Our office staff will open these packages and distribute them to
your child. Packages that contain any non-essential items will count towards your child’s summer package total.
5) Please do not feel that you have to send packages! Many campers only receive letters and they are perfectly happy.
COMMUNICATION
(Photos, Videos, Emails and our Newsletter)
Photos: Posted at www.youngjudaea.ca/bc/pictures on Tuesday and Friday Evenings by 6:00 pm.
Videos: Two videos will be posted at www.youngjudaea.ca/bc/videos throughout the summer. You will receive an
email letting you know when the video can be viewed. At the end of the summer all campers and parents will gain
access to Video #3. This video will include highlights of the entire summer experience.
Weekly Update by Guy: Emailed to you on Friday by 6:00 pm.
Facebook: Please be sure to "like" our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/campbiluimcanada) for updates
throughout the summer.
Laundry
Laundry is done once each week with a one-day turnaround. Clothing should be colorfast as it is machine laundered and
every item should be well labeled/marked. All campers will have the opportunity to claim lost and found articles during the
summer and at the end of camp. Items that are not labeled and not claimed by the campers will be donated to a clothing bank
based in Mont Tremblant. Please refer to our packing list on the last page of this booklet.
Tuck, Medical Expenses & Spending Money
A portion of the camp fee is allocated to cover expenses such as tuck (treats), the camp t-shirt, and camp photograph. We will
bill you for any medical expenses (ie. prescriptions) incurred over the course of the summer and send you the receipts so that
you can make a claim with your insurance company. Personal spending money is not included in the camp fee. Campers
should therefore come to camp with about $100 pocket money to have for excursions to Montreal and Mont-Tremblant.
Camp Biluim Has a Zero Tolerance Policy Regarding Alcohol and Illicit Drugs.
We urge all parents and campers to review and openly discuss the Camp Biluim Canada Code of Conduct Agreement which
all campers and parents signed before gaining acceptance to the program.
We also urge all parents to assist their children in packing for the summer. All camper baggage will be thoroughly searched
upon arrival to camp, and Camp Biluim further reserves the right to do random checks throughout the camping season.
Any camper found with alcohol, illicit drugs, rolling papers, or other drug paraphernalia, can be immediately dismissed from
the program at the parents’ expense.
Together we can ensure for an environment free of drugs and alcohol. With your help we can fulfill our mission…..to give our
campers the opportunity to realize their full potential as the leaders of tomorrow.
Clothing & Packing List
Limit your luggage to 1 trunk (optional) and 1 duffel bag or 2 duffel bags. Mark your luggage clearly. We suggest
simple serviceable clothing. Social and Shabbat functions are also simple and informal. While we encourage
campers to bring their musical instruments (we have great equipment for campers to use), we also strongly urge
you to leave your valuables at home as Camp Biluim will not be held responsible for loss or damage to campers’
belongings.
Clothing
4 Sweatshirts
4 pr pants (jeans, sweats, khakis)
10 t-shirts
12 pr socks
1 raincoat/poncho
2 sun hats (important)
1 bath robe
5 pr shorts
3 pr pajamas (warm & cool)
3 bathing suits
12 pr. underwear
Hawaiian Shirt (for cookouts)*
Plain white t-shirt for tie dye!!!
Something nice for Erev Shabbat
Footwear
1 pr running shoes
1 pr sandals w/ankle strap
1 pr rain boots
1 pr shower shoes (crocs)
1 pair of old shoes for canoe trip
Medication
All prescription medications
must be packed in a
separate bag which is
clearly labeled with the
campers name. This bag
must be given to a
staff member by a parent
before the camper boards
the bus. All medication
must be in their original
containers, each one clearly
labeled with that campers' name.
Miscellaneous
flashlight & batteries
stamped/addressed envelopes
writing paper & pen
camera *
kipot
books *
baseball glove *
musical instruments *
extra eyeglasses
Toiletries (consider biodegradable!)
shower caddy
soap/soap dish
shampoo
toothbrush & paste
sun protection (SPF 30 or >)
bug spray
Water Bottle
Bedding & Linen
2 fitted sheets
2 blankets (1 warm, 1 light)
2 pillow cases
1 pillow
1 sleeping bag
2 beach towels
1 laundry bag
3 bath towels
DO NOT PACK
any food / gum / candy
hot pot/kettle
lighter or matches
DVD/Video player
rollerblades
mosquito coils
bottled water, pop
pocket knife
glass bottles/jars
delicate clothing
skateboard
cell phone, i-pod touch, i-pad, tablet
valuables
(This item is important as we do not sell bottled water at camp
and it is strictly forbidden to bring bottled water to camp).
Our infirmary is fully stocked. It is not necessary to pack standard over the counter medications like Tylenol and
Advil. The only medications campers should bring to camp are those that are required to manage an existing
medical condition.
If a camper needs an Epipen, they must either carry it at all times or bring three - one for the infirmary, one for the
tent, and one to be kept in the dining hall.
You may bring a personal music device. However, if this musical device serves any other purpose other
than playing music, ie. video/internet, it will be confiscated and not returned.
Unless you are flying into Montreal, please don’t forget to pack a sleeping bag and small backpack with
enough clothing, a bathing suit, towel, & toiletries for one night and one day to be carried with you on the
bus to camp. The rest of your baggage will be accessible on the 1st of July, the day following your arrival.
* optional

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