Jewish Girls Unite is bringing back Creative Online Camp, July 5-August 12, in addition to in-person programming at the Jewish Greenbush Retreat in upstate New York.
Close the physical distance from the comfort of your own home in a vibrant, global community of Jewish girls at Creative Online Camp!
This year, participants in grades 3-8 will enjoy three-night programs per week, plus a bonus program every Sunday The schedule is as follows:
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Meaningful Monday: 6:30-8:30 pm EST
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Wonder Woman Wednesday: 6:30-8:30 pm EST
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Marvelous Melave Malkah: Time to be announced
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Creative Online Sunday Clubs: 11:00am–1:00pm EST
Through art, debate, dance, music, cooking, writing, and games, girls will develop their unique talents, Jewish leadership skills, and lasting friendships.
This year’s camp theme centers around the power of prayer, or “tefillah,” to direct one to achieve a life filled with purpose, inspiration, and connectedness with one’s Creator.
In addition to director Mrs. Nechama Laber, meet our amazing staff!!
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Chana Laber as JGU art head and instructor;
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Mrs. Karen Sarto, creator of DanceFit, as dance instructor;
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Nina Schottenstein, founder, and owner of Sweet Nina’s, as baking instructor;
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Yakira Colish, founder of Dare2Debate, as debate instructor;
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Bracha Doch, Judaics and music teacher, as music instructor;
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Maital Ledder and Tzipporah Prottas as dedicated teen counselors.
In the aftermath of the pandemic, JGU is responding to its repercussions for the wellbeing of girls, women, and families by launching a series of initiatives, including Creative Online Camp. “We are creating meaningful connections to our core and building community to nurture spiritual, mental and emotional health,” says global director Nechama Laber.
Last summer amid lockdowns, JGU ran a successful 8-week virtual day-camp for over 100 girls in the U.S., Canada, and Israel, with parents testifying to a positive impact on their daughters.
One mother says, “My daughter is getting a tremendous sense of tradition, values, morals, fun, productivity, and love and friendship for new friends that she never would have met if it wasn’t for this wonderful camp.”
Give a special girl you know a memorable and empowering summer experience; CLICK HERE to sign up for Creative Online Camp now!
Register for any portion of the 6-week program and enter our coupon code EARLYBIRD before July 5 to receive a 10% discount.
Stay tuned as we release more details and updates, and please contact us with questions or comments at [email protected].
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Allow Us to Reassure You if These are Your Concerns About a Virtual Retreat!
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“It definitely won’t be as fun.”
Virtual meetups can be quite interactive and lively. We also offer variegated activities for all sorts of interests. Give it a try; you may be delightfully surprised!
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“My daughter can’t sit in front of a computer for so long. Will she be bored?”
The program is made to be engaging; she will not be able to simply sit! Cooking, art, dance, singing with peers, and more will serve as opportunities to build her confidence, skills, and leadership. We also accommodate regular breaks from the screen and encourage physical activity and fresh air!
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“My daughter won’t have a social life with online camp.”
We agree that in-person interaction is absolutely important! However, modern technology enables fantastic opportunities to meet new, like-minded friends from around the world that would not otherwise be possible. Our online students who have also been our campers sense the love of our retreat through the screen, a love that no atypical situation can negate. At JGU, we nurture a connection that transcends time and space through soulful activities that touch a deeper level.
