All the buses arrived safely in Machaneh this afternoon, filled with excited chanichim (campers). Bus chaperones provided first hand testimony that chanichim let out cheers and loud shrieks of joy as the buses pulled in to camp as the chanichim got their first view of the camp’s landscape.

Stay tuned for more details on all our special programs that relate to this month’s theme. After many months of preparation we are so excited to finally be able to implement all of the special programs that have been planned.

To view the bunk list for Moshevet Gush Etzion click on “Parent Login” on the menu bar.  Once you are logged into our CampInTouch Portal, click on “News”.

Make sure to check our CampInTouch section later tonight for all of the pictures from today’s opening tochnit.

The enthusiasm was contagious as over 50 members of tzevet, 40 avodah chanichim, and 22 MITS from all across the world, stepped off the buses yesterday to begin their summer here at Machaneh. Eager to mingle with both old and new friends, tzevet and the chanichim have been busy meeting new faces, attending seminars and shiurim, and preparing for the downstairs chanichim to arrive on Wednesday. As everyone begins to get ready for Shabbat, Machaneh is filled with the familiar smell of shabbos cookies, sounds of pre-shabbos music, and all-around anticipation. It is clear that everyone is looking forward to what is sure to be an amazing summer!

Sign up now for our 4 or 6 week options for campers completing grades 3rd- 8th!

June 26th – August 6th

Also special High School Programs for campers completing 9th and 10th grades!

June 20th – August 13th

Check out these photos of the Machane taken just last week by Shira Kroll and Josh Zwelling when they went to camp to meet about the new zip line/climbing wall and other new upgrades and start getting the site ready for Summer 2013!

Photos

It’s hard to believe that camp (and the warm weather) is only a few months away. If you haven’t registered for camp yet, just click on the link to the right of this article or call the office at (847) 674-9733 x12.

We can’t wait for summer!

This past Shabbat, over 60 chanichim from around Chicago gathered for the annual Taste of Moshava Shabbaton. The chanichim enjoyed a wonderful Shabbat filled with fun, educational activities, singing and dancing in a very warm and friendly Moshava style environment. Highlights included an authentic Moshava kabbalat shabbat, zemirot, maccabia, Havdalah and night tochnit with a ventriloquist. The shabbaton was led by Rosh Moshava, Yitzi Matanky, Director Josh Zwelling and Assistant Director Shira Kroll. A special thanks to our madrichim for all of their help at the Shabbaton; Danya Allswang, Molly Bernstein, Kinneret Braun, Samantha Carl, Dovi Garfinkel, Tali Redlich, Noah Best, Yinnon Sanders, Rebecca Shiner, Shelby Weller, Lauren Sorscher, Jack Strulowitz and Jacob Zwelling.

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The Shabbaton which is coordinated and supervised by the professional staff of Camp Moshava of Chicago includes:

·       Three delicious Shabbat meals!

·       Shabbat singing, dancing, ruach and traditions just like at Moshava!

·       Peulot (activities) Friday night and Shabbat Day!

·       Supervised walking groups home Friday night!

·       Sniff Shabbat afternoon!

·       Awesome Saturday night activity!

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Click here for the Parent’s Schedule

Be part of our calendar:

Celebrate a camper’s birthday, your wedding anniversary (met at Moshava?), tzevet birthday or any other special occasion, whether you are parents, grandparents or alumni.

For $18 per entry you can have the name(s) and event included on the date you specify.

Choose as many names and dates as you would like and respond to this email with the information then click here to pay through PayPal.  

The calendar will be printed and mailed before the first of the year, so the deadline for all orders is next week, December 12th!!

This past November, Camp Director, Josh Zwelling, and Assistant Director, Shira Kroll attended the Annual Conference of JCamp180, formerly the Grinspoon Institute for Jewish Philanthropy. The conference included representatives from over 100 Jewish overnight and day camps throughout the United States and Canada. The two day conference was filled with sessions and workshops on camping and the power of teamwork. Representatives from all the camps were also given time to network amongst themselves and share ideas.

 One of the highlights of the conference came Sunday evening when Camp Moshava Wild Rose was one of only seven Jewish overnight camps recognized for the success and achievements over the past year in reaching the “Legacy” program goals. A special thanks to Rivkie Lafer for all of her hard work as the coordinator of our Legacy program. For more information on the Legacy program and how you can help ensure the sustainability of Camp Moshava Wild Rose for future generations please contact the Moshava office 847-674-9733.

An experience that stays with you for a lifetime

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER 2013

Spaces are limited

Don’t miss out on 6 WEEKS OF CAMP FOR THE PRICE OF 4!!!

We can’t wait to see you at camp this summer!

                                                                Programs Include:

                                Matchilim program for chanichim (campers) completing 3rd grade.

      Chanichim completing grades 3rd-8th have the option to attend for either 4 or 6 weeks.

                     High School Programs available for chanichim completing 9th & 10th grades.

click here to register online

For more information please go to our website www.moshavawildrose.org

or call 847-674-9733 ext. 11

or  email [email protected]