Unique summer camp in Israel geared for Israeli & Diaspora youth

 "Camp Kimama," - the first summer camp in Israel geared for Israeli & Diaspora youth.

The camp staff pride themselves on the fact that each child is able to freely express their Judaism however they choose - free of all judgement and without fear (important for those in Europe who are suffering the strains of Anti-Semitism).

In addition, the camp also give these youngsters a feel for the diversity of the Jewish world and allows them to forge relationships with those very diverse individuals; while also rooting themselves in Israel.

Some of the facts:

     x2 week program during the summer (July/August) (kids can do double sessions) - 3 sessions run

     7-17 year olds (x5 age groups)

     Fully kosher

     Caters to all religious denominations (Shabbat services etc.)

     Experienced Israeli counselors

     30 different countries = half Israelis and other is international

     Private beach 

     Full range of peulot/activities (drama; sport; water etc.)

     Dining Hall – ruach sessions

     Camp fire/ Yom Maccabiah/ color war etc.

     Full American style summer camp experience in Israel

     Mainly in-camp except for older age group tiyul

     Israeli music and culture

     Over and above this, for the first time, the camp will be opening a "Cancer day camp" this year,        under the auspices of Sunrise.

     What makes this endeavour so unique and special is:

a) the majority of youth attending will not be the cancer sufferes themselves, but rather their siblings, who are in desperate need of some fun and attention.

b) for those cancer-sufferers who are well-enough to attend, they will be able to enjoy a summer camp experience with their healthy siblings

c) there is no other organisation in Israel which organizes a regular day camp experience for cancer victims and their siblings; or just their siblings

         For more information - for both Camp Kimama and Sunrise-Israel contact - 

          Lara Greenberg

          054-306-4219

          lara@jeremyruden.com