Questions and Answers (This section
contains information from 2009 for reference. Please check back in July
2010 for 2010 updates):
- Is there a recommend packing list for
camp?
Yes, here is the recommended
2009 Packing List.
- How do I get to camp and what ferry should I take?
Here is the 2009 Directions and Ferry Information.
- What is the schedule of activities?
Here is the tentative
2009 Schedule.
- Is there a curfew policy for teens?
Yes, there is a
curfew policy that needs to be read and signed by all parents or guardians of
teenage campers and brought to camp. It
will be posted on the website this summer.
- What is Ga Ga?
GaGa is an Israeli game, similar to dodge ball,
played inside a small hexagonal enclosure (see picture).
- How's the food?
The food is great. All the meals are served family-style (except
Monday's Picnic). There is a vegetarian option at all meals and
people who can guide you with any food issues.
- What do you do at camp?
There is so much to do…there are scholar sessions for the adults, a
well run camp program for kids, beautiful places to sit and relax or
read or run. Every day there is free time before dinner with lots
of fun activities offered by various Kesher campers. Examples
from past years have included Challah baking, team sports, archery,
knitting circle, and a Kesher band.
- What goes on at night?
Every night after dinner, there are family group activities –
Israeli dancing, a talent show, sing-a-long and a game night. For
the teens, there is special teen programming. Lots of people bring
Mah Jongg sets and other games and play at the tables in Rounds Hall
(our dining room).
- How are the cabins?
The cabins are basic but clean and functional– there are wood frame
beds and bunks. Some cabins have windows, some screens. Most cabins
are situated near a bathroom but very few have their own bathrooms.
You will need to bring linens, sleeping bags, pillows and towels
with you to camp. Different cabin areas have different
configurations. Most cabins have separate counselor areas with one –
three single beds. We do our best to match everyone’s needs with the
cabins available.
- What about my teenagers?
The older teenagers at camp serve a very special function: they are
the counselors for the kids’ camp and are paid a stipend. The
13-year olds participate in a special program where they learn CPR
and other “life” skills. During the evenings, there are special
(fun!) teen programs run by our Teen Advisor.
- What about services?
There are lovely outdoor (weather permitting) services, including a
Friday evening service, a Saturday morning service and Havdalah
under the stars. There are also Shacharit Services on Sunday and
Monday morning, as well as a healing service. We have many Rabbis
from our local Seattle and Eastside congregations join us, providing
a variety of service styles. There is a Saturday morning kids
service as well. We also bring in song leaders to provide musical
accompaniment at services and sing-a-longs.
- What happens in the Kids Camp?
The kids are split up into grade-level groups with counselors and participate in many activities around beautiful Camp Sealth including music, games, canoeing and arts and crafts. For reference here is the
Kids Camp Schedule from last year.
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