Preparing for summer
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Most of the forms are completed online. You can login into the CampInTouch system at any time to check the status of your account, make sure your contact information is up-to-date, and to complete the pre-summer forms.
Preparing for the Summer: Creating a Community of Belonging
At Camp Newman, we work hard to build a kind, inclusive community of belonging, actively disrupting discrimination in all forms. You can read more about how we approach Racial Equity Diversity and Inclusion at camp throughout the year. This work is at the heart of our Philosophy of C.A.R.E., and we invite enrolled camper families to join us in the months leading up to summer and prepare to be in community together; dive deeper into what kindness means – at camp and outside of it, to ourselves and to others – and how to engage with t’shuva (repair) when harm happens.
Enrolled camper families are encouraged to join Camp Director, Rabbi Allie Fischman, and Fresh “Lev” White, a mindfulness, mediation and diversity expert, for a series of virtual gatherings designed to help us create a kehillah kedoshah, a holy community, at camp this summer.
Cultivating Compassion & Kindness
Tuesday, April 9 | 7:00-8:30PT
This virtual session is for everyone who will be at camp this summer: all campers and their families, faculty members, and new and returning staff members. Facilitator, Lev White, will guide us through exploring self-compassion, understanding the Jewish concept of t’shuva (repair), practicing deep listening and sharing kindness practices that mirror and inform the way we interact with each other at camp.
Belonging & Equity at Camp
Tuesday, April 16 | 7:00-8:30PT
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This session is for BIPOC campers and their families and BIPOC parents/guardians/trusted adults of enrolled campers to connect and support each other around their hopes, expectations and concerns with raising BIPOC Jewish youth, or having their youth in predominantly white spaces. We recognize the language of “person of color” or “BIPOC” may not capture the nuance of everyone’s identities. This session is designed to allow people who self-identify as a “person of color” or BIPOC to have a space for reflection and conversation.
Compassionate T'Shuva (Repair)
Sunday, May 5 | 4:30-6:00pm PT
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What do we do when someone has harmed us? What happens when we cause harm? How do we heal, rebuild, forgive and move forward together? This virtual session is for our entire camp community – enrolled campers, their families, and staff members. This workshop is grounded in the assumption that harm will inevitably happen and will assist us in practicing accountability, doing the hard work of repairing and (re)establishing a feeling of safety through the practice of t’shuva.
Inclusion & Belonging: DIscussion on Anti-Racism
Monday, May 13 | 7:00-8:30PT
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Co-facilitated by Lev White and Camp Newman Parent, Ruth Ann Binder, this virtual learning session is for our white-identified and multi-racial communities of enrolled camper families and staff.
In Case you missed it: How to do Newman
We are so excited to welcome your first-time camper to Camp Newman this summer! Make sure you’re prepared with these new camper oriented blog posts.
Caring for Your Camper at Camp
Our Nefesh team (Hebrew for soul), or Camp Care Team, is composed of mental health professionals, social workers, therapists, school counselors and more who have dedicated their time and energy to...
Communicating with Camp & Your Camper
Everyone loves getting letters in the mail! We also know that some campers like to send one-liner letters that say "my counselor told me to write you a letter. Love, Charlie" ... so to give you a...
New Camp Family Webinar
Tips for a Successful Session
We are so excited to have your camper(s) join us for their first summer at camp! Camp Newman is an exciting place full of new friendships, growth opportunities, and joyful Jewish moments. We also...
Meet Our Behind-The-Scenes Team!
Martee, Matt, A.C., Casey, Lisa, Rachel, Kim, and Carly are so excited to help create camp magic this summer!
Food at Camp
If your camper is nervous about what there is to eat at camp, have no fear! Our incredible kitchen team is ready to make sure this summer is delicious! Below is a sample schedule for a two-week stay...
What to Bring to Camp
Packing For Camp Not sure what your camper needs for their stay at camp? Check out this sample packing list. Campers staying for longer sessions (Shomrim, Etzim, Rishonim, Maccabiah, Hagigah,...
Meet our Summer Leadership Team
Rabbi Allie (she/her), Jessie (she/her), Aviva (she/her), Rachel (she/her), and Danny (he/him) are so excited for the best summer at camp yet! [playlist type="video"...
In addition to the wonderful meals prepared by our kitchen staff, the Chadar (dining hall) features:
- Fruit and a sandwich bar with sunflower butter and jelly through out the day
- Plain pasta and a salad bar at lunches/dinners
- Stations with fruit, yogurt, and cereal at breakfasts