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OurChildrenAbout
Supplement to The Jewish Standard February 2015
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There is a fairy tale
involving an apple, aprincess, and an evil
stepmother.
Heres another tale in-
volving an apple, another
kind of princess, and a
Jewish mother.
We were on a line wait-
ing to get a snapshot with
a princess, Snow White,
who was in Germany meeting and greeting her
fans. Shaina was on the princess hunt. We had just
met Mulan, and now it was time to meet the fairest
in the land.
You see, this was our first family trip to Disney
World, and everything wowed us in a big way.
I wondered, what do they do there? I think wewere all sprinkled with invisible pixie dust to put
us in the most euphoric and hypnotic state, getting
lost in all the fantasy that marks Disney. We lose our
rational minds. A bottled water for $2.50? Sure, no
problem. Under the Disney spell, you just hand over
the credit card and smile.
But Disney was an absolute delight, especially
to our newbie perception.
Of course, its a small world after all pun in-
tended we met people from our hometown on va-
cation, and met people who knew other people that
we know. While on the princess circuit, we met a
mother and daughter visiting from Brazil. The moth-
er was a cousin of a rabbi whom we know at home.
The longish line to meet Snow White was made
shorter by our chit-chat with our new Brazilian
friend. The line ebbed as we got closer.Finally, Shaina was ready to have her turn.
Just before Shaina got to stand next to Snow
White, my husband Jeff had an idea.
Offer her the apple, he said, smiling
mischievously.
Huh?
Oh, yes. I was carrying a Red Delicious apple,
wrapped in cellophane, a snack for our long day and
long walk. It sat in my bag waiting for me, but, hey,
why not?
I unwrapped the fruit and thought, this is not
exactly Disney nice, but it was kind of funny. I won-
dered how many people had offered Snow White an
apple, and how she would respond.
Our friend from Brazil, who was ready to take
our family photo with Snow White, saw our plan andwas slightly aghast.
Youre going to give her the apple? she asked.
I smiled.
So as Shaina got herself into a pose next to the
princess, I offered Snow the fruit.
Would you like an apple?
On cue, Snow kept her composure, and politely
declined.
Oh, said Ms. White. I already had my apple
today a green one.
The answer was so Disney. So perfect. So right.
And with that, Shaina had her picture taken, and
after, we took our place next to the princess, and
our Brazilian friend took our picture with the fairest
in the land.
It was a cheeky, but a fun moment.
And certainly one of many Disney memoriesthat will stay with us, happily ever after.
Cheers,
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S L O V I E J U N G R E I S - W O L F F
My son emailed me a clip from
ESPN titled Dannys Day that
touched me deeply. Danny Keefe,
7, is a high school football team water
coach. Little Danny calls out, Do you
need a water? But it is very difficult
to understand his words. Danny had a
brain bleed after birth and suffers from
apraxia, a miscommunication between
the brain and muscles in the mouth. His
father shares that the doctors were ex-
tremely pessimistic about Dannys prog-
nosis.
They said, whatever you do, dont
expect much. He may never walk. He
may never talk. Danny defied the odds.He has not only come to love life, he
loves to dress colorfully as well. Since
the age of 2 Danny insists on wearing a
button down shirt, jacket, tie and often
a fedora.
In school, kids have made fun of
Danny and bullied him. They could not
understand his words. They could not
understand his attire. Hey, listen to
this kid, hes speaking Chinese! they
mocked. Dannys mother cries as she
describes his request to bring a world
globe to school to show that he really
does come from the same country. Dan-
ny is eager to make friends but kids in
school have acted in hurtful ways. They
took off Dannys hat and threw it into the
mulch and then they threw mulch on his
hair. Danny looks into the camera and
says that this made him feel very sad.
Dannys older brother Tim and his
best friend, Tommy Cooney, play on the
Bridgewater Badgers. Tommy is team
quarterback. When he heard about the
bullying Tommy decided to do some-
thing to boost Dannys spirits. He got
his football teammates and friends to
declare Danny Appreciation Day. They
dressed like Danny, wearing suits and
hats and cheered his name, Danny,
Danny! A fire truck came to pick Danny
up and brought him to their school. The
boys surrounded him with friendship;played football with him. When asked
why they did this, Tim and Tommy re-
sponded: To show that hes a person
too. He may dress differently or talk dif-
ferently but he has feelings. Danny de-
scribes the moment as The most best
day.
The story went viral. Danny and
Tommy were interviewed on TV. Tom
Brady offered them tickets to the Patri-
ots season finale commenting that we
can all learn from the way these boys
stuck up for their friend. One year later
Danny is described as happy, feeling
confident and still enjoying his job as
water coach.We all want to raise such kind kids
who take a stand against bullying and
show incredible compassion. Are we
succeeding? Why does it sometimes
seem as if we are surrounded by selfish,
self-absorbed kids?
The message at home
A group at the Harvard Graduate School
of Education led by Dr. Richard Weiss-
bourd released the following informa-
tion based on a study they conducted:
About 80 percent of the youth in the
study said that their parents were more
concerned with their achievements or
happiness than whether they cared forothers. The interviewees were also three
times more likely to agree with the state-
ment that my parents are prouder if
I get good grades in my classes than if
Im a caring community member in class
and school.
Only 20 percent of kids felt that their
parents genuinely believe that caring for
others is a greater priority than acquir-
ing happiness or achievements.
Parents may believe that theyre
sending the right message but only 20
percent of kids interviewed felt that their
parents genuinely believe that caring for
others is a greater priority than acquir-
ing happiness or achievements. We are
sending our children a mixed message:
Yes, we want to raise moral and kind
kids, but a successful, happy child is the
real goal.
Perhaps weve become too con-
sumed with our childrens accomplish-
ments, neglecting the responsibility we
have to mold them into more compas-
sionate beings. In a world where there
is great pressure to perform, maintain a
high grade average, and join after school
activities and sports teams, where does
kindness fit in? In our selfie society, how
can we help them refocus on the needs
and feelings of others?
Dr. Weissbourd and his team (Mak-
ing Caring Common) recommend thefollowing five tips to raise moral, caring
children:
1. Make caring for others a priority.
Help children balance their needs with
the needs of others.
2. Provide opportunities for children
to practice caring and gratitude. Daily
repetition makes caring second nature.
3. Expand your childs circle of con-
cern. Challenge your child to learn to
care about someone outside his circle.
4. Be a strong moral role model and
mentor. This means that parents prac-
tice being caring, honest and fair. We
How Do We Raise Kind Childrenin a Me-Centered Culture?
demonstrate how we want our children
to live with others.5. Guide children to manage destruc-
tive feelings. Dr. Weissbourd points out
that our ability to care for others is often
overwhelmed by negative feelings like
shame, envy or anger. We need to help
our children learn how to cope with
these feelings productively.
Here are some added strategies
I suggest to help our children grow
kinder:
Have you stressed grades andachievements over character?
This includes our emphasizing a childs
need to be happy. Many parents have
told me the main thing is my kidshappy. What about our childs need to
grow into a kinder human being? Pay at-
tention to your childs interactions and
how he treats others. Look beyond test
scores, trophies and accomplishments.
Happiness cannot be acquired at the ex-
pense of a childs soul.
Demonstrate gratitude
Selfishness grows when we have eyes
only for ourselves. Children can live in a
home for years and hardly hear parents
express appreciation to one another.
Making dinner, driving carpool, taking
out the trash, food shopping, provid-
ing for clothing and family vacations
should never be taken for granted. Just
because we are supposed to fill certain
roles does not mean that we can take
each other for granted. When children
see us appreciating each other they un-
derstand that caring is a normal p
family life.
Dont feed arrogance
When kids dispose of friends eas
ignore invitations to birthday p
and sleepovers because the other
is unpopular and presumed to
loser, arrogance grows. Food se
housekeepers, babysitters, bus d
and doormen are examples of p
who interact with our children a
daily but are often allowed to be tr
shabbily; their feelings overlooked
dren should never assume that i
to be unkind. The same applies t
way parents and other family mem
are treated. We should expect reful tones and actions. An environ
where parents are deemed ann
but convenient is a home that b
chutzpah-disrespect. And in a pl
insolence, empathy cannot flourish
Kindness does not come auto
cally. A child may possess a co
sionate character but without da
teractions and role models the sen
spark within will dim. It is up to
nourish our childrens souls and
them that there is a world beyond
grades and achievements. This
world where we can touch anoth
their spirits and allow them to soar
much greater we will be as we soar
with them.
Slovie Jungreis-Wolff is a parenting co
and the author of Raising a Child With
Soul (St. Martins Press).
Reprinted with permission of Ais
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How to Createa Happy and Healthy Home
A D I N A S O C L O F
Everyone wants a happy
home and as parents we
have the ability and re-
sponsibility to create a home
where children feel safe and
loved. We want to foster a home
environment where everyone
feels respected and each per-
sons individuality is celebrat-
ed. We want our children and
spouses to want to come home
at the end of their long days.
This does not have to be
difficult. There are some simple
changes that we can implementto help create that feeling of
warmth and hominess.
Make coming home happy:
The best marriage advice that I
got was this: Go to the door to
greet your husband when he
comes home. Save your com-
plaints, stresses, problems and
whining for later (or for never.)
When my children were lit-
tle, this was easy advice to fol-
low. My husband would come
home from work and our chil-
dren would all stop what they
were doing and come bounding
to the door and throw them-
selves at my husband. The
enthusiastic homecoming was
enjoyed by all. The children
loved it, my husband loved it
and I loved watching the scene
unfold before me.
Although my children are
older and not so bouncy, I still
try to maintain that sense of
fun and happiness when my
husband walks through the
door. When I see his car pull
up, I give a happy yell in the
direction of my kids Daddys
home! I stop what I am do-
ing, walk to the door and give
him a warm welcome. I try to
avoid any heavy topics during
that time, no talk of bills, Aunt
Ethels upcoming visit or an
untimely phone call from our
childrens teachers.
I try to do this for each of my
children as well. Just a few min-
utes of time as your child walks
in the door can make a world of
difference. Many children needyour undivided attention at the
end of their day. School is like
one long day of work for them.
A hug, kiss, a snack and a listen-
ing ear, are simple and powerful
way to let them know that they
are valued, and loved.
Its not the time to bring
up serious issues or discipline
your children. Did you hand in
that paper that was late? You
know you left your dirty laun-
dry in your room, you need to
go upstairs right now and take
care of that!
Parents might also try to
get their children to talk about
their day. Most children usually
find their parents seemingly in-
nocuous questions as intrusive:
How was your day? Did
you have fun? Was Sara feel-
ing better today?
Instead it is better to just let
them know that you are happy
to see them, I am so glad you
are home! Serious discussions,
discipline and questions are
best left for another time.
Give them transition time:
After greeting our spouses and
children happily we need to
give them a bit of time to transi-
tion from work/school to home.
Everyone needs a bit of time to
unwind and switch gears. We
want to make it as pleasant as
possible.
I have one friend whose
husband comes home from
work and disappears into their
bedroom for 5 to 10 minutes,
(with his wifes support and
permission) just to catch his
breath. He is then able to sit
down to dinner with his family.
Children also need some
time to unwind. Although there
are some children who needto review their day in full with
their parents, many children
just need a bit of quiet. Often-
times parents encourage their
children to do their homework
right when they get home and
get it out of the way. Sometimes
extracurricular activities are
planned, last minute errands or
chores need to be done. Many
children do not have the focus,
attention or ability for that type
of fast turnaround.
It might be beneficial for
children to wait until they have
relaxed before they attempt to
do their homework. Schedules
can be planned with some wig-
gle room and jobs can wait a bit
until there has been some down
time.
I advise mothers, if they
can, to take a few minutes be-
fore all their kids walk in from
school to do something just for
themselves, to enjoy and savor
the last few minutes of quiet
before the rush and stresses of
the dinner and homework hour.
I have another friend who
comes home from work after
her husband and her children.
She stops her car a few blocks
from home, sits and listens to
some music and eats a healthy
snack. This gives her the timeand the patience that she needs
to greet her family after a long
day at work.
Make relaxation a value inyour home:
Our lives are so rushed and
stressful and it is impacting on
our health and well being. Re-
laxation seems to be a forgot-
ten need or a luxury. However,
it should be a priority and it
needs to be scheduled into ev-
eryones day. It is impethat everyone in the fami
some downtime.
It is helpful for pare
identify their childs me
relaxation and then make
that they are able to eng
that activity. Some co
ways that kids relax are
and crafts, reading, play
instrument, outside play
ing care of animals, play s
hanging out with fr
bouncing on a trampolin
ture related activities,
care of their collections:
bugs, stamps. It is the with your spouse. Find
what they like to do to rela
make sure they are able
it. Taking walks, crafts, co
reading are just a few exam
Laugh:
The medical communit
agreed that laughter is th
way to relieve stress and
more serious ailments. It
the best way to connec
others. Families bond o
good laugh. It is a sure sig
happy home.
Every healthy famil
their share of inside
where just a word or a
could get everyone gi
Sharing memories of vac
gone awry, asking kids to
the funniest moments of
day, and telling kids th
things they did, as babie
all ways to keep the lau
flowing.
We all know that ho
where our heart is. Cr
joyful homecomings, givin
loved ones time to tran
developing healthy rela
habits and laughter can
our hearts reside in a hplace.
Adina Soclof is the director o
Parent Outreach for A+ Solut
facilitating How to Talk so K
will Listen and Listen so Kids
will Talk workshops as well
workshops based on Sibling
Without Rivalry. She also ru
ParentingSimply.com and is
available for speaking engag
ments. You can reach her an
check out her website at ww
parentingsimply.com.
MAKE COMING HOMEPLEASANT
GIVE TRANSITION TIME
MAKE RELAXATION A VALUE
DONT FORGET TO LAUGH
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Tu BShevat Crafts Turn Winter into Spring
Sow Seeds in Yogurt Cups
What you will need:
Empty yogurt or cottage cheese containerswith covers
Hammer and large nailAssorted acrylic paints suitable for plastic1-inch and 1/4 wide paintbrushesSmall stonesShallow bowls or saucers, optionalPotting soilSeed such as: chives, parsley, basil, dill or
mintHow to do it:
Wash the containers and their covers verywell and remove any paper labels. Dry.
Turn the containers over. Use the hammerand nail to make 2 to 3 holes in the bottomof each container.
Paint the outside of the containers and cov-ers with acrylic paint. Allow it to dry. Adddesigns using another paint color. Allow itto dry.
Place several small stones in the bottom ofeach container. Fill the containers with soil
and place the containers on the covershallow bowls or saucers.
Read the directions on the seed packSprinkle each type of seed into its owcontainer and cover with soil, followindirections on the seed packet.
Place filled containers on a sunny winor other sunny spot. Water lightly andthe soil moist until the seeds start to g
Note: When the plants are 4 inches taand there is no chance of frost in the awhere you live, you can put them outsyour garden. Transfer them to a largeor plant them directly in the soil.
Estimated time: 20 minutes to 30 mindivided
Drying time: 1 to 2 hours, divided.
The Talmud tells us of a man wh
walking in the desert. He was extr
tired, hungry, and thirsty. He fo
shady fruit tree with a stream rualongside it. He ate the fruit of the
drank from the stream, and rested
shade. He exclaimed, Tree, tree
can I bless you? If I were to bles
that your fruits should be sweet th
already sweet. If I should bless you
water, either. I can only bless yo
all the trees planted from your
should be just like you.
Craft this handprint family tr
your parents to illustrate that you
your family will be blessed wit
same blessing: that the children s
be like the parents.
R I V K Y K O E N I G
Just when you think it is going to be
cold forever, Tu BShevat arrives
and reminds us that spring is right
around the corner. This day, the 15thday of the Jewish month of Shevat cele-
brated this year from the evening of Feb.
3 to the evening of Feb. 4 is the new
year of trees, marking the season when
the trees in Israel begin to bud and blos-
som. The heavy winter rains taper off af-
ter laying the groundwork for bountiful
crops to come. Spring is about to begin.
Tu BShevat is a lovely time for fam-
ily and friends to get together and re-
member the bounty of Israel, especially
the shivat haminim the seven species
of fruits indigenous to the land.
So, if the snow is still falling and
wind-chill factor is heading down where
you live, you can still get a taste of the
upcoming season by planting your own
tree in a beautifully decorated pot. How
exciting it is to see an avocado pit or cit-
rus seed miraculously turn into a flour-
ishing green plant a harbinger of spring
that is sure to come soon in your neck ofthe woods. Even as we still bundle up,
we can, through our crafts, see the sun-
shine and warmth around the corner.
Although Tu BShevat is the new
year of trees, it is fitting to do some
planting of herb seeds at this time, as
well. Watch the results grow quickly.
Remember to water the plants when the
soil feels dry. And before you know it,
youll have herbs to add to your favorite
salads. Just snip off the tops of the herbs
if you need some. Theyll grow back in
no time.
Almond Blossom Branches
The almond tree is budding,
And the sun is shining brightly,
Birds from every roof top,
Announce the arrival of the holiday.
Israeli folk song
In Israel, the shkediah (almond) is the
first tree to begin budding around the
time of Tu BShevat. By crafting these
stunning almond blossom branches,
you, too, can enjoy the sight of the flow-
ering almonds, even if you dont live in
Israel. They can almost be mistaken for
the real thing. Use white tissue paper to
mimic the blossoms of sweet almonds
and pink tissue paper to resemble the
bitter almond blossoms.What you will need:
1 empty Pringles can (or similar-sizedtubular container)
1 (12-inch by 12-inch) sheet of patternedscrapbook paper
PencilScissors
Double-sided tape or glue lines/dotsRuler3 to 5 long branches2 sheets of white and/or pink tissue paperGreen florists tape or green masking tape
How to do it:
Wrap the paper around the empty con-tainer, overlapping the paper slightly. Witha pencil, mark off measurements that areneeded for the paper to completely coverthe container and overlap a bit.
Use the scissors to cut the paper to size.Glue it to the container using double-sidedtape or glue lines/dots.
Take the 2 sheets of tissue paper and placethem one on top of the other. Use the rulerand pencil to measure and mark 1 1/2-inch to 2-inch squares on the paper. Usethe scissors to cut out the squares. You willneed at least 10 squares for each branch.
Place 1 square on top of another, rotatingthe top square so that the tissue paperslook like an 8-pointed star. Pinch thesquares in the middle and twist the middleinto a point. It should start to look like aflower bud.
Wind floral tape around the pointed end ofthe paper blossom, and then wind the tapearound a part of the branch until the floweris securely attached. Continue makingblossoms and fastening them to branchesuntil all the branches look like they are inbloom and you are pleased with the waythey look.
Place the completed branches into thecontainer.
Estimated time: 45 minutes
Handprint Tree
What you need:
ScissorsBrown colored paper or scrapbook paperGlue stick1 (12-inch by 12-inch) sheet light blue
heavy scrapbook paper or cardstock
Dark green and light green 12-inch by12-inch scrapbook paper or cardstock
PencilGel pen or metallic markerRulerChipboard or sticker flowers
How to do it:
Using scissors cut the shape or a tree trunk
from the brown paper. Glue the tree tto the center of the light blue paper.
Have each child place his or her handfingers spread out, on one of the greepapers. Use a pencil to trace around thand.
Use the scissors to cut out each tracehand. With a glue stick, attach the hancutouts over and around the top of thtrunk.
With the gel pen, write the name of echild on his or her handprint. Write OFamily or your familys last name on tree trunk.
Use the ruler to measure a 2-inch by12-inch piece of dark green scrapboopaper. Use the scissors to cut it out anslits into the paper. Dont cut all the wthrough to the end of the strip. Curl thends against the scissor blade so thatstrips resemble grass.
Glue the lower edge of the grass strip(below the slits) to the lower edge of paper.
Cut thin strips of dark green paper forflower stems. Glue stems behind grassAttach a chipboard or sticker flower totop of each stem.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Reproduced from Crafting Jewish by Rivky Koenig, with permission of the copyright holders,
ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications, Ltd.
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81. Dressed in the French flags tricolors, blue, white, and red,middle school students at Solomon Schechter Day School ofBergen County took a stand against racism and intolerance. In
the wake of deadly attacks in Paris, photos and letters of supportwere sent to students in Jewish and secular schools in Paris.
2. Rabbi Zelick Block Become Grand-Friend of the Children inthe Leonard & Syril Rubin Nursery School at the Kaplen JCC onthe Palisades. The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades runs a Grand-Friend program that encourages intergenerational interactionsbetween seniors and young children who attend programs at theCenter.
3. Glen Rock Jewish Center Hebrew School students celebratedChanukah with the residents of the Cupola Senior Center inParamus. This annual visit brings smiles to so many faces.
4. The 3rd Grade Gimmel class at Temple Emanuel of thePascack Valley participated in a Challah Baking Workshopled by congregant, Susan Liebeskind. The children kneaded,braided and took home a challah to bake for their families.Pictured is Morah Chana Zinstein assisting the children. Otherparent volunteers were Amy Goldstein, Lainie Miller and TracyMateretsky.
5. Third and fourth graders at Temple Emanuel of thePascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake participated in the GadnaProgram Israeli Boot Camp led by an IDF officer.
In addition to basic training, the students learned manyinteresting facts about Israel.
6. Ben Porat Yosefs 1st, 2ndand 3rdgraders were treatedto a presentation by Meish Goldish, acclaimed childrens non-fiction and author of more than 400 books. Mr. Goldish talkedabout how he gets ideas, conducts research and finds picturesto illustrate his words. This event complemented the studentsstudy of non-fiction works, a topic that they are learningabout in the classroom.
7. Dr. Shai Shoshani visited Temple Sinai Early ChildhoodCenter during Health Week and gave each student a copy ofthe book, Henry Gets Moving, donated by its author, PierreRouzier.
8. Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley was filled withbubbles and smiles during the Chanukah Concert by MattyRoxx and Cantor Mark Biddelman. More than 250 children,ages pre-school through 3rd grade and their families,participated in this years Chanukah Festival.
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Sleep Apnea in ChildrenPrevents a Peaceful, Restful Night
H E I D I M A E B R A T T
Parents know how important it isfor their children to sleep, and
sleep well. Sleep is no less im-
portant than food, drink, or safety in
the lives of children. To understand the
critical nature of sleep to our childrens
growth and development, we need to un-
derstand more about what sleep does,
what healthy sleep is, and what happens
when children do not get either the right
amount of sleep, the best quality sleep,
or both. We also need to understand the
role sleep plays in being alert or drowsy,
stressed or relaxed, and how that in turn
may affect temperament, learning, and
social behavior.
In certain instances, a child will havea physical problem that prevents restful
and peaceful sleeping. One condition,
known as sleep apnea is not very com-
mon, but does occur, and can impact
youngsters.
We turned to two health profession-
als to find out more about this condi-
tion: Dr. Roberto V. Nachajon, a board-
certified pediatric sleep specialist at
Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck,
who also serves as the chief of Pediatric
Pulmonology at St. Josephs Childrens
Hospital in Paterson, and Kim Cahill,
MSN, RN, who is the supervisor of Pedi-
atric Sleep/Apnea at The Valley Hospital,
Kireker Center for Child Development in
Ridgewood.
About Our Children:What is sleep
apnea?
Dr. Roberto V. Nachajon:Sleep ap-
nea is the cessation of breathing during
sleep. The term sleep apnea generally
refers to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA),
which is an obstruction of the upper
airway during sleep. The soft tissues of
the oropharynx, including adenoids and
tonsils, collapse during the breathing
cycle occluding the airway. This is more
common in children, adolescents and
adults than Central Sleep Apnea, which
can occur when the brainstem breath-
ing centers do not trigger inspiratory ef-
fort, as is typically the case in prematurenewborns.
AOC: How many children are affect-
ed by sleep apnea?
Dr. Nachajon:While it is estimatedthat between 3 to 12 percent of the gen-
eral pediatric population have snoring,
only 1 to 3 percent have Obstructive
Sleep Apnea.
AOC: How can a parent know if a
child has sleep apnea?
Dr. Nachajon: Any child who has
recurrent snoring, mouth breathing
or gasping for air should be evaluated.
Other risk factors for obstructive ap-
nea are enlarged tonsils, obesity, large
neck size (greater than 17 inches), and
some craniofacial traits. Daytime mouth
breathing needs to be investigated.
Young children can develop hyperac-
tivity and inattention while adolescentpatients tend to have excessive daytime
somnolence.
Kim Cahill:Clinical evaluation (his-
tory, physical findings) has been found
to not have adequate sensitivity or
specificity to diagnose OSA. Full-night
polysomnography or sleep testing is
a valid and reliable clinical tool that
shows consistent test-retest reliability
and is considered to be the gold stan-
dard for diagnosing OSA in children.
Common nighttime symptoms of OSA in
children include respiratory symptoms,
such as snoring, snorting, gasping/
choking, observed breathing pauses,
and mouth breathing. These children
also have disrupted sleep and increased
work of breathing, as evident by fre-
quent awakening, restless sleep, and
nocturnal sweating. Children may sleep
in unusual positions, such as hyper ex-
tending their neck in order to maintain
a patent airway. Secondary enuresis
(bedwetting) may occur. This is a child
who develops bedwetting after at least 6
months of consistent dryness. Daytime
symptoms of OSA may include morning
headache, speaking with a nasal voice,
fatigue, and daytime sleepiness. Howev-
er, compared to adults with OSA, com-
plaints of daytime sleepiness are much
less common in children except in the
case of severe OSA and/or obesity. Day-time sleepiness associated with OSA in
children is typically manifested by dis-
ruption in mood, behavior, and cogni-
tion. Mood symptoms can include irri-
tability, mood instability, and emotionaldysregulation. Behavioral symptoms in-
clude aggression, hyperactivity, opposi-
tionality, poor impulse control, anxiety,
withdrawal and somatic complaints.
Studies have suggested that as many
as 25 percent of children with ADHD
symptoms also have symptoms of OSA
(W eiss & Owens, 2014). Neurocognitive
effects described in children with OSA,
include impaired mental flexibility, in-
ability to problem-solve, impaired atten-
tion, and decreased memory capacity.
AOC:What happens with sleep ap-
nea? How does it affect the child in his or
her behavior, cognition or in any other
way?
Ms. Cahill:When we sleep, our mus-
cles relax. This includes the muscles in
the back of the throat that help keep the
airway open. In obstructive sleep ap-
nea, these muscles can relax too much
and collapse the airway, making it hard
to breathe. When someone has sleep
apnea, oxygen levels in the body may
fall and sleep can be disrupted. OSA is
a common, serious condition that can
cause children to miss out on healthy,
restful sleep. If left untreated, obstruc-
tive sleep apnea can lead to learning,
behavior, growth, and heart problems.
In very rare cases, it can even be life
threatening.
AOC: How does sleep apnea getdiagnosed?
Dr. Nachajon: The best way
agnose sleep apnea is by a polys
graphic study, commonly called a study, to distinguish between ha
snoring and obstructive apnea. Du
night in a sleep center, the patien
non-invasive monitorization of a
vital parameters that allow for ac
diagnosis.
AOC:What is the best way to
sleep apnea?
Dr. Nachajon: When diagn
obstructive sleep apnea in child
typically treated by removal of ade
and tonsils. In all cases, treatment
to be individualized. Adolescents
ticularly obese individuals, will b
from the use of positive airway pre
(CPAP) therapy.Ms. Cahill:Treatment option
but can be grouped in three categ
medication, surgical and non-su
Medication: In some cases medi
will be prescribed to combat symp
that are interfering with sleep. Su
In some instances, children may
surgery to eliminate an obstruct
blockage to their breathing. No
gical: Oral appliances for treatm
pediatric OSA are helpful in some
especially in adolescents whose
bone growth is largely complete. W
management, including nutrition
ercise, and behavioral elements, s
be strongly encouraged for all ch
with OSA who are overweight or o
The American Academy of Ped
(AAP) recently published up
guidelines for diagnosis and trea
of OSA in 2012. Recommendatio
clude routine screening for snori
healthcare providers at each wel
visit, and when the clinical asses
suggests the diagnosis of OSA Pol
nography (sleep testing) is ind
prior to surgical procedures su
adenotonsillectomy. Polysomnog
(sleep testing) is also indicated f
ing adenotonsillectomy to assess
fectiveness of treatment.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About
Children
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Lakes, Bunks, the Great Outdoors
and Walmart on Visiting DayE D S I L B E R F A R B
Grandparents of sleep-away camp-
ers have it easy. They dont have
to find the equipment and the
clothing, label and pack the clothes, ar-
range transportation, worry about for-
gotten details. Thats all someone elses
problem. We grandparents may help
with the funding, but then just calmly
await visiting day.
Not quite. Two days before depar-
ture to camp its panic time for Naftali.
We take him on a desperate search for
a duffle bag, rain gear, khaki pants and a
flashlight. Then away he goes.
Visiting day is an adventure. We turn
off the highway onto what seems to bean old Indian trail. After torturing the
cars undercarriage a few miles on the
rutted road we find the camp entrance marked by a
sign subtly hidden in a bush. And theres Naftali, look-
ing spiffy in his Boy Scout uniform. He shows us his tent
and scouting project. His team is building a small foot-
bridge over a stream. Hes happy, healthy and delighted
with the voluminous junk food we foolishly brought.
A few days later a letter arrives. We recognize the
envelope. Its one of half a dozen self-addressed and
stamped that we gave to Naftali in hopes of hearing
from him. It comes with the camp season half over.
Dear Grandma and Grandpa:
Thank you for coming on visiting day. It was very
thoughtful of you. We went canoeing on the Delaware
River for 18 miles. The canoe I was in flipped over twice,
both times with different people. Tomorrow we will be go-
ing on a four-day hike. I might need to gobble down some
of the food you brought if I want space in my backpack.
People who have been here before say this is the best
part of camp.
Hope to see you soon.
Love, Naftali
The capsized canoe seems to be a rite of passage
for senior campers. A letter from his sister, Devorah,
tells the same story, but theres also other news from
her. They went spelunking as well as canoeing, and,
most important, My bunk is awesome. My bunkmates
are great, and theres a black bear with two cubs living
in the woods right outside camp. They are so cute.
Uh oh. I foresee a problem. Mother bears with cubs
are not particularly good playmates.
Finding Devorahs camp is much easier than herbrothers with detailed instructions. Were greeted at
the entrance by young ladies in long skirts and long
sleeves. They give us a camp map, a list of rules and
directions to the parking field. We find Devorah who in-
troduces her friends, and shows us her bunk, which is
deceptively neat and clean. Then we see the basketball
court and head for the lake.
But Devorah, what about the bear?
Oh, you wont see her with all these people around.
Anyway, we keep the food hidden and the garbage cans
covered.
Then she shows us pictures she took about 50 feet
away from mother black bear and two cubs that look
like little stuffed animals.
After lunch of macaroni and cheese
in the mess hall swarming with campersand families, we hope to see more of the
camp, maybe the nature lodge, the arts
and crafts shop, perhaps the beit hamik-
dash. Devorah has other ideas.
Walmart! she says.
Walmart? But thats not why we
came.
Devorah explains how important
a trip to Walmart is to stock up on junk
food, shampoo, t-shirts and other essen-
tials. Apparently thats a visiting day ritu-
al. Sure enough, theres a caravan of cars
making the half-hour run from the bucolic
camp to the highway shopping mall.
Returning to the City at the end of the
day, Sunday, is another experience traf-fic the length of Route 17. It must have
been visiting day for every camp in up-
state New York.
Devorah and Naftali enjoyed their camp summer and
want to do it again. Naftali switches from the rough and
ready scout camp to one with more amenities. We even
went horseback riding, he announces in a rare letter.
Devorah returns to the camp with the bear, Walmart
and the awesome bunk. And the following summer
shes back for the third time, but with a job as a kitch-
en helper.
Good, now you wont have to pay, I say naively.
Oh yes, but only half.
You mean you have to pay for the privilege of
working in the kitchen?
Of course, but we get a lot of time off.
In the meantime, both Naftali and Devorah have
earned their life-saving certificates, and have worked
part time during the school year as lifeguards.
She plans to return to camp this summer as a
supervisor.
On the waterfront? I ask. No, not enough time
off.
As a counselor? No, I dont want to deal with
kids.
Whats the job? Its in the kitchen.
I wonder how much this privileged kitchen job will
cost, but Im assured it will be a free ride.
Meanwhile, Yehuda, their younger brother, has
been spending summers at a local day camp, and de-
cides its time to sleep away. He chooses the camp
attended by one of his good friends only to learn its
booked up. Then after another day camp summer hetries again. This time he reminds his family about early
enrollment. Now he is registered. The coming months
will be busy as he prepares for camp, lines up bunk-
mates, studies for his March Bar Mitzvah, sells candy
bars to classmates on the school bus, plays basketball,
and, oh yes, attends class at his yeshiva.
Yehuda is a high-energy person. With luck, his
camp counselor will be able to match Yehudas zest for
life and cope with the inevitable capsized canoe.
Ed Silberfarb was a reporter for the Bergen Record in New
Jersey, then the New York Herald Tribune where he was City
Hall bureau chief. Later, he was a public information officer
for the New York City Transit Authority and editor of one of
its employee publications.
Devorah hard at work.
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How to Prepare Your Childfor Sleep-Away Camp
D E N I S E M O R R I S O N Y E A R I A N
Sleep-away camp is a wonderful,
growth-filled experience. Parents,however, may underestimate the
benefits of residential camp and what it
will do for their child. Some parents think
their money is better spent elsewhere,
particularly if they themselves did not
attend sleep-away camp as a youngster,
says Doron Krakow, national director of
Young Judaea Camp. But it provides your
child with invaluable life lessons, such as
how to be independent, responsible and
make diverse friendships.
So how do you go about finding the
right sleep-away camp? First, talk it over
with your child. What are his interests?
Finding a camp with activities your child
will enjoy is important. At the sametime, encourage him to try new things.
Just because your child likes soccer,
doesnt mean he might not like or be
good at arts and crafts, says Krakow.
Camp is a great place to try something
different, because everyone is having
new experiences.
Once your child has decided upon
the type of camp he wants, explore the
options. Find out about the various pro-
grams each one offers and ask plenty of
questions. According to Krakow, most
parents find out whether theres quality
instruction and enough time for their child
to participate in the said activity, and stop
there. But they should take a look at the
big picture.
What concepts or philosophy does
the camp espouse? What will my child
do through the course of a typical day? If
the camp has a brochure, read it careful-
ly. This way you can match your agenda
with that of the camps and provide the
experience you want for your child.
Not sure if your child is developmen-
tally ready for residential camp? Have a
trial run. Send him to visit a relative for
the weekend. How did he do away from
home? Did he sleep well? Was he able to
care for himself (brush his teeth, take a
bath, change his clothes)? Did he adjust
to new or different foods? These and
other questions will help you decide ifyour child is ready for camp.
Even if your child did well on a trial run,
spend a few minutes talking with the camp
director. Tell him about your child how
he interacts with other children, his level
of participation in school, etc.
Above all, dont let your own appre-
hensions keep you from sending your
child away to camp.
On the first day of camp, help your
child get settled, then leave. Dont stick
around too long, says Krakow. If you
drive your child to camp, he may cling
to you on the way up.
Once there, however, many kids will
shift from clingy to embarrassment in
front of their friends, and parents are of-
ten slow to pick up on this.Even before you send your child to
camp, mail him a letter. This way hell
have something to open when the mail
arrives on the first day.
If your child is a poor correspondent,
dont take it personally. Camp is a full-
time job for kids, says Krakow. Some
may be inclined to share it all with their
parents, others will get so caught up in
the moment that promises to write are
forgotten. A good rule of thumb is, No
news is good news.
Whether your child goes to camp
for one week or the whole summer, send
a care package. Chances are, the other
kids will get one and you dont want yourchild to feel left out. The package doesnt
have to be extravagant, just something
to let him know youre thinking of him.
Items could include: a yo-yo, his favorite
magazine, a pack of gum, candy etc. Just
be sure that if youre sending food items,
you know what the rules are about food
in cabins. Camps often dont allow food
in the cabins because they can attract
bugs and outdoor creatures.
When preparing to send your child to
camp, avoid purchasing new clothes un-
less he really needs them. Chances are,
theyll get soiled, stained, or mildewed
before they get home if they even get
home! Economically speaking, youre bet-
ter off rounding up old clothes and shoes
(towels and wash clothes, too) and saving
the new items for after camp.
Several weeks before your child at-
tends camp, keep his schedule open and
stress-free. This will allow him plenty
of time to relax and prepare for the big
event. If, for example, your family comes
back from a vacation on Friday and you
scoot your child off to camp on Sunday,
he may experience some anxiety and
tension. A better idea is to plan major
summer events with a break in between.
On the last day of camp, arrive
on time, and come prepared with a
few extra plastic bags. You may need
them, especially if your child has wetclothes or muddy shoes that need to be
transported.
On the ride home, listen to your
child. More than likely hell be eager to
share his experiences with you who
he met, what he did, and the funny
things that happened. And if you look
really close you may find hes grown a
little. Not just in height, but in depth of
character.
Denise Morrison Yearian is the former editor
of two parenting magazines and the mother
of three children.
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Camp Barnert747 Route 208 SouthFranklin Lakes, NJPhone: 201-848-1027Fax: 201-847-0044www.barnerttemple.orgAges: 18 months 6 yearsDates: 6/22 8/21/15Barnert is the perfect mix of a big kidcamp experience in a safe, familiar en-vironment. There are outdoor activi-
ties, gardening; sports, water plaand crafts and fun visits from a pzoo, magicians and more. Older ers go swimming twice a week an5+ campers are challenged everwith STEM activities. Many chof schedules to fit your family n
Please see our ad on page 18.Camp Kef/Camp Maa lotE. 234 Frisch CourtParamus, NJPhone: 201-845-5007Fax: 201-845-5009www.benporatyosef.orgAges: 2 8Session: June 24 Aug. 18Camp to counselor ratio: 1:5Register by January 31 and receioff full price and free pizza. Pleaour ad on page 19.
Camp Shalev/Gan Aviv21 West main StreetBergenfield, N.J.Phone: [email protected]
Ages: 2 and upSession: June 23 to August 21Extended operations hours:7:30 6:30 p.m.New and improved summer Many fun outdoor activities, intional swim, weekly outside spweekly trips and events, daillunch program. You may registeweekly basis (9 weeks of camp
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WHERE
GIFTEDSTUDENTSTHRIVE
SUMMER CAMPSESSION I: JUNE 29JULY 17SESSION II: JULY 20AUGUST 7
FULL DAY AND HALF DAY OPTIONSFOR STUDENTS RISING INTO GRADES1-12
The Gifted & Talented Program at Montclair State Universityoffers two three-week summer sessions with more than
100 courses in science, mathematics, technology, visualand performing arts, and the humanities.
Where gifted students explore, discover, learn and thrive!Apply for an upcoming session online.
montclair.edu/gifted
able) webcam service available. Dedicated teacherand assistant to each group. Please see our ad on page12.
Camp Veritans225 Pompton RoadHaledon, NJPhone: 973-956-1220Fax: 973-956-5751www.campveritans.comAges/Grade: 4 Years 10th gradeDates: June 20 August 21Counselor to Camper Ratio: 1:5
Camp Veritans, a Jewish day camp located in Haledon,is a camp for children entering pre-K through 10thgrade. We offer a variety of fantastic activities on ourbeautiful 64 acre campus including Red Cross swiminstruction, amazing sports, creative arts, ropes/chal-lenge course, in addition to daily hot kosher cateredlunches, transportation and so much more. Special-ized Trip & Travel program for 8th and 9th gradersand a comprehensive CIT program for our 10th grad-ers. Please see our ad on page 16.
The Neil Klatskin Day CampKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: 201-567-8963or [email protected]: 3 11Dates: Mon Fri, June 29 Aug 21, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (short -er days available for preschoolers; extended care available)
NKDC offers a summer of adventure and nonstop fun. Ourbeautiful 21-acre campus in Tenafly and 600-acre campusin Alpine provide the perfect backdrop for your camperto enjoy the outdoors, learn new skills, make new friendsand explore their personal interests. With dynamic, age-appropriate programming including sports, Red Crossinstructional and recreational swim, art, drama, music,Judaic programming, fun theme days and much more,your camper will be sure to have an incredible summer toremember. JCC membership required.
Camp Dream Street:The Pearl Seiden Summer Programfor Children with Cancer and other Blood DisordersKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: Contact Lisa at 201-408-1455or [email protected]: 4 14
Dates: Mon Fri, Aug 24 28, 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m.A special free camp experience serving the socialneeds of children with cancer and other blood disor-ders. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, dance,nature, krav maga, baking, music, swimming and en-tertainment. Round-trip transportation, light breakfastand a delicious lunch are provided each day. Siblingsare invited to participate. Sponsored by the DreamStreet Foundation, Childrens Hospital of New YorkPresbyterian, Tomorrows Childrens Institute of Hack-ensack University Medical Center, St. Josephs Chil-dren Hospital, Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, BeatmanFoundation, Pearls Girls, Teen Philanthropy Institute,Team Ko-Jo the Kollender and Rubach Families, JennasRainbow Foundation, and RD Legal Funding, LLC.
Kindercamp at the Bergen County YJCC605 Pascack RoadTownship of Washington, NJPhone: 201-666-6610
Fax: 201-664-7518www.yjcc.orgGrades/Ages served: Ages 2, 3, 4Dates: June 29-August 21, 4-, 6-, and 8-week sessionsCounselor to Camper Ratio: Varies by ageOngoing registrationIts a real camp experience for nursery school-age chil-dren. Kindercamp includes theme weeks like beachparty, pirates and rock-n-roll, special events includinganimal visits and a magician, outdoor water fun andindoor swim lessons, gym, music, ponies, nature, artand more. Lunch is included; YJCC membership notrequired. For information, contact Wendy Fox, Kinder-camp director, at 201-666-6610, ext. 5820, [email protected]. Please see our ad on page 17.
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PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Teen Adventures Travel CampKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: 201-408-1470Grades: 7 10, June 29 July 31An exciting five-week program for teens that features dailytrips to amusement parks, beaches, baseball games, tripsinto Manhattan and more! This summer, the program willfeature two community service days every week, a two-
night trip to Hershey Park, and an amazing extended tripto Orlando, Florida. Contact Alexis at 201-408-1470 or [email protected].
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ENRICHMENT CAMPS
Bricks 4 Kidz Cresskill6 Madison Ave.Cresskill, NJPhone: 201-399-7701www.bricks4kidz.com/389Ages: 3-13Camper Ratio: 1:8Bricks 4 Kidz is an exciting program that introducedren to STEM concepts. We offer classes and pall necessary materials for students to build our u
theme-based models. Classes are held in 4-8 week sefor one hour each week and are competitively pProblem solving skills & self-esteem are emphasizeenhanced in the Bricks 4 Kidz program. Our progrfers after-school programs, camps, field trips, bir
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Daily Catered Hot Lunches
Transportation
Low Camper to Counselor Ratio
Red Cross Instructional Swim
Extended Day Option Available
Arts & Crafts
Archery
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Basketball
Cooking
Serving Pre-K
to 10th Grade
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parties, and pre-school classes to familieswith children ages 3-13+. Please refer tothe website for camp specifics. Please seeour ad on page 14.
iD Tech CampsAlexa Caf at Berkeley Carroll School181 Lincoln PlaceBrooklyn, NYAll girlsAges: 10 15Phone: 1-888-709-8324www.AlexaCafe.com
Unique all-girls program where ages 10 15 develop a passion for tech. Whetherdesigning a webpage, producing a film,coding creatively or developing wearableelectronics, technology should be fun andmeaningful. 1-888-709-8324 to register andfind more information. Please see our adon page 13.
iD Tech Campsheld at Sarah Lawrence, Columbia, NYU,and moreAges: 7 171-888-709-8324www.iDTech.comInspired by hip, tech-savvy instructors,ages 7 17 code apps, design video games,mod with Minecraft, engineer robots,build websites, produce movies, and meetfriends with similar interests. Visit www.
iDTech.com or call us at 1-888-709-8324 toregister and find more information. Pleasesee our ad on page 13.
iD Tech Miniat Berkeley Carroll School(Brooklyn)and at The Town SchoolAges: 6 9Phone: 1-888-709-8324www.iDTechMini.comKids ages 6-9 love iD Tech Mini, where halfday options let aspiring innovators dis-cover a passion for tech. Campers makefriends and learn hands-on STEM skillsin a kid-friendly environment. Visit www.iDTechMini.com or call us at 1-888-709-8324 to register and find more information.Please see our ad on page 13.
iD Programming Academyand iD Game Design & DevelopmentAcademyPhone: 1-888-709-8324www.iDProgrammingAcademy.comAges: 13 18Two-week, pre-college academies wherestudents gain hands-on experience in cod-ing, app development, programming, mod-eling with Minecraft, and robotics.Ages 13 18 tour a studio, create a portfo-lio, and meet teens with similar interests.www.iDProgrammingAcademy.com or callus at 1-888-709-8324 to register and findmore information. Please see our ad onpage 13.
International Chess Academy9-10 Saddle River RoadFair Lawn, NJPhone: 201-797-0330185 Court St.Teaneck, NJPhone: 201-833-1741www.icanj.netAges: 6 16Summer Day Camp: Accepting registra-tion. Learn to play chess, one of theworlds oldest and most popular games.We offer private, group, and after-schoollessons. Students of all levels are welcome,from beginner to master. We host world-renowned international coaches and ourstudents have qualified for the
World Youth Championships. With lessons6 days a week in two locations.See websitewww.icanj.net for schedule and pricing.Please see our ad on page 3.
International Ivy11 Locations in North JerseyParamus, Oakland, RingwoodPhone: 855-678-6335www.iisummer.comWeekly sessions : full day or half dayAges: 5 14Summer Enrichment Program. Intional Ivy offers creative, hands-ointellectually-stimulating learning eences during the summer. Summegreat time to explore, meander, s
the imagination and lose oneself insomething fun. Our ultimate goal is tour students find their passion. Oncfind it, they are self-motivated to leaexplore further. We offer classes many disciplines to satisfy the dinterests and talents of the childrserve. There are more than fifty claschoose from in technology, sciencforming arts, visual arts, math, bussports, recreation and even construPlease see our ad on page 16.
Montclair State UniversityGifted and Talented Summer Camp1 Normal Ave.Montclair, NJPhone: 973-655-4104Fax: 973-655-7895www.Montclair.edu/gifted
Ages: Students who have completedCounselor to Camper Ratio: 1:10Sessions I: June 29 July 17, 2015(no class July 3)Session II : July 20 August 7, 2015The summer program provides achieving students, in grades 1 1opportunity to immerse themselvan educational environment focusmathematics, science, technology, fiperforming arts, English and the huties, as well as enjoying activities suswimming and tennis. The summer cschedule and application will be avin February. Registration deadline fosion I: May 17; Session II is June 14. see our ad on page 15.
Big Time Sports Broadcasting Cam1420 Walnut Street, Suite 605
Philadelphia, PAPhone: 800-319-0884www.playbyplaycamps.comBoys & Girls Ages 10 18The Sports Broadcasting Camp is loon the campus of Montclair State Cin Montclair this summer is celebits 10th year. Learn from the prossports celebrities; make play-bysports anchor, and reporting tapeticipate in mock sports talk radio anstyle shows, and much more. Pleaour ad on page 12.
William Paterson Universitys Pre-College Summer Youth Programs1600 Valley Road, WaynePhone: 973-720-3709www.wpunj.edu/cpeGrades/Ages: Students entering grad2nd to 12thSessions: June 29 to August 7Councelor to Camper ratio: 1 to 8Deadline for registration: June 29William Paterson Universitys Pre-CYouth Programs are designed to fopositive academic transition. Thesgrams offer students early prepaawareness and readiness for collegcareers. Choose from more than 40 lating science, arts, music and acacourses throughout the month of JuAugust. Students can attend half day enrichment and academic progWorking parents can send their preto Summer Life on Campus, a fucamp that provides fun and academfocused programs, with recreationa
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ities where they can meet new friendsin a one-of-a-kind learning experience.10 percent discount available for ear-ly registrations. Please see our ad onpage 17.
Art for Learning, LLCEnglewood area, [email protected]://www.artforlearning.com/201-503-9796Art grades 1-10Fashion grades 4-11
Teen Travel grades 7-11Weekly Programs: June 29-August 28
Programs include various age ap-propriate levels of Impressionist,Modern, Colonial and Victorian Art.Other programs are taught for spe-cific age groups, like Art of China andJapan, Mosaic and Glass Art, Prin-cess Experience. All art programsare taught based on history andsociology, music and poetry of timeis sometimes introduced. Excerptsfrom books are required for the Jew-ish Immigrant Experience, and Greekand Roman Art, which are based onPercy Jackson and the LightningThief book. Younger kids programsfocus on dinosaurs and fish, African
zoo animals and farm animals. Eachart program includes two trips torelated venues like the MetropolitanMuseum followed by art lessons inCentral Park, Victorian mansions, El-lis Island, etc. Fashion programs be-gin from design concept through re-tail, with trips to the garment district
showrooms, meetings with fashiondesigners, marketing, and merchan-dising experts, lectures at FIT, andmore. Kids have the chance to cre-ate fashion-related artwork andproducts. Teen Travel includes fivedays of visits to NBC Studios, Em-pire State Building Skyride, BrooklynBridge, South Street Seaport, Ma-dame Tussauds, and more! Discountoffered for early enrollment. Pleasesee our ad on page19
,ARTS, PERFORMANCE ANDMUSIC CAMPS
Art of Excellence StudioArtist, Rina GoldhagenDates: July and AugustAges 7 Adult201-248-4779www.artofexcellencestudio.comThemed Arts and Crafts camps avail-able in July and August. You can emailinquiries to [email protected]. Ongoing lessons and port-folio classes available. Unlock yourcreative self with classes in drawingand watercolor. Please see our ad onpage 21.
Bounce U
70 Eisenhower DriveParamus, NJ 07652201-843-5880www.bounceU.com/paramusCreate and Bounce Art CampDate: July 7 thru August 27, 2015Time: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.A little bit of exercise goes a long way
toward inspiring your artists minds.BounceUs Create and Bounce pro-gram gives kids a chance to enjoyphysical activity and creative time inequal doses, offering an experiencethats healthy, mentally engaging andseriously fun. Complete with lunch,snacks, and games, its a one-of-a-kindcamp experience theyll never forget.Please see our ad on page 3.
Cresskill Performing Arts300 Knickerbocker Road, Suite 1100
Cresskill, NJPhone: 201-390-7513and 201-266-8830www.cresskillperformingarts.comAges: Toddlers-adults (studio)Ages: 3-teens (camp programs)April Break Performing Arts MiniCamp April 6 10. Half and full daycamp available. Dancing, Acting, Sing-ing, Art/Crafts, Yoga and more. Be pro-ductive, busy, happy and challengedduring the school break! Our expand-ed program includes Once Upon aTime (reading readiness/crafts classfor age 4 7) and Kids Concoctionsto Make and Take (designer crafts forage 8 and up). Activities include bal-let, jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop, theaterdance, voice/musical theater, act-
ing, improv, fencing (sword fighting),choreography, on camera workshopand more! Cresskill Performing Artsteachers are extraordinary: on staff attop NYC studios; nominated for VMAawards, and in Cirque shows! Campruns from June 29 through August28, 2015. Register for one week, two,
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Camp Barnert is conveniently located inFranklin Lakes, NJ, and offers children the opportunity
to explore the world around them through play, art,drama, sensory experiences, science discovery and
lots more. Perfect for ages 18 months through 6 years.Children 4+ go swimming twice a week and 5+ are
challenged each day with STEM activities.Call (201) 848-1027 and come for a visit,
or go to our website, www.barnerttemple.org,to download an application.
Times and Dates are Subject to Change10 Nevins Rd, Wayne NJ 07470 Phone: 973-628-1500 Fax: 973-628-1555
AUGUST CAMPS8/3-8/7 Pro Ambition
8/3-8/6 Brooke Ammerman Skills Camp8/10-8/13 Chico Goaltending Camp
8/18-8/22 Pick Ur Hockey Poison Camp Week #28/25-8/29 Hitmen Camp (For Hitmen Players only
JULY CAMPS6/29-7/2 FUNdamental 8U Camp
7/6-7/9 Laura Stamm Power Skating7/6-7/8 Brooke Ammerman Skills Camp
7/13-7/17 Pick Ur Hockey Poison Week #17/15-7/17 GDI Goaltending Camp
7/20-7/24 Bandit Mite/Squirt/PW Camp7/27-7/31 Bandit Bantam/Midgets Camp
or all summer; we have camp for ages 3through teens. Early drop-off and late pick-up helps working parents. Fencing Campwill be two weeks this summer the week ofJune 29 and the week of August 24. Begin-ners as well as more experienced fencerswill get stronger and try all the weapons inour popular fencing experience! And ourCreative Legos Workshops return for themonth of July, for age 5 10. Please see ourad on page 11.
Center Stage Musical
Theater CampKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: Contact Deb at 201-408-1492or [email protected]: 4 9Of Princes, Beasts and Beauties Beautyand the Beast & Snow White are woveninto a very funny version of Rogers andHammersteins Cinderella Mon.-Fri., June29-July 17, 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Show:Thur., 7/16, 5:15 p.m. Orientation/Place-ment day: Sun, June 28. An excellent op-portunity for students of all levels to expe-rience the fun of performing at a very highlevel. Ends with a Broadway style musicalwith sets, costumes, challenging dialogue,big musical numbers and solos for those
who would like them. In the final gala pro-duction Of Princes, Beasts and Beautiesthe stories are intertwined so that thedwarfes work in the Beasts minds. SnowWhites family, Belles town and her castlefriends all dance at Cinderellas Ball. Dailyschedule includes workshops in acting,improvisation, stage combat, movement,singing, and end-of-the-day swim. Drama
camp is available to members of all agesand nonmembers ages 10 and up. ContactDeb at 201-408-1492 or [email protected].
BergenPAC-JCC Summer Performance IntensiveJoseph A. Baker, directorPhone: 201-408-1492Ages: 9 17Mon-Fri, July 8-24,9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.NYC Performance: July 23, BergenPACs
Cabaret Space and/or JCCs Eric BrownTheater Performance: July 24An exciting program for intermediate-ad-vanced students that culminates in at leasttwo performances. Professional skill de-velopment in singing, acting, sketch com-edy and movement. This cabaret-style per-formance features favorite numbers fromBroadway musicals, sketch comedy, shortscenes and popular rock songs as well asnew pieces. Mr. Baker will bring in otherBroadway colleagues as guest instructors.Students will be bussed to the JCC at 3:20p.m. to swim in the outdoor pool. JosephA. Baker is a successful Broadway musicdirector and accompanist. Drama campis available to members of all ages andnonmembers ages 10 and up. Interview/Audition required. Extended day optional.
Contact Deb at 201-408-1492 or [email protected]. Please see our ad on page 17.
Summer Dance IntensiveKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJAges: 6-16Dates: Mon-Thurs, Aug 17-27,
10:30 a.m. 3 p.m.Performance: Thurs, Aug 27, 5:30 p.m.Four days a week of dance technique inBallet, Tap, and Jazz as well as an electivesuch as Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern, Musi-cal Theatre, and Acrobatics. Improve yourskill level, build strength, and gain moreflexibility while having a great time! All in-structors are experienced choreographersand teachers. Early morning and extendedday available upon request. Dance Campis available to members of all ages and
nonmembers ages 11+. Contact Allyson at201-408-1495 or [email protected] Explorers Summer CampKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: 201-408-1465Ages: 3 5, Aug 24 28,9:15 a.m. 3 p.m.Summer is a time to create, explore andplay. Children in our camp will becomemusic investigators, discovering andbuilding different instruments, learningto play the drums, singing their favoritesongs, and using movement and games asa tool to learn to read music! In addition toall of our musical discoveries, our youngexplorers will enjoy the water park andplayground! Extended care is available.
Contact the music school at 201.408.1465or [email protected].
The Performing Arts SchoolSummer Camp1 Depot SquareEnglewood, NJPhone: 201-482-8194Fax: 201-482-8391
bergenPAC.org/summerAges: 5 12Dates: July 6 July 24 andAug. 3 Aug. 21Counselor to camper ratio: 5:1Deadline for registration: May 31Theater games, music, dance, arts & with a final showcase on the bergmain stage. Every child will feel like Please see our ad on page 17ThurChamber Music CampKaplen JCC on the Palisades
411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: 201-408-1465Ages 8 18Dates: June 29 July 10,9:15 a.m. 3 p.m.Chamber Music Camp brings togethented young musicians and an acclfaculty of artists and educators torience the joys of ensemble playingatmosphere of success and enjoyThe camp accepts a select group ofplayers and pianists based on audinterviews and recommendations. 2-week options available. Contact thsic school at 201-408-1465 or Thurnjccotp.org.
FluteStars CampKaplen JCC on the Palisades
411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJNoelle Perrin, DirectorCall for dates, times and feesFluteStars is a two-day workshop termediate and advanced flutists, includes master class-style lessonvate practice time, and small and
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June 24 - August 18(8 weeks)
9:00am - 4:00pm(Friday until 3:00pm)
Our Campus features:Beautiful, fully enclosed outdoor
playgroundFull size, regulation gymLarge, indoor air-conditioned play areaBright, spacious, fully equipped,
air-conditioned classrooms
Experienced Head TeachersKindergarten - 4th Grade
(includes instructional swim and trips)
Baking, Yoga, Science, Sports, Music & Mor
Ages:ToddlerThrough4th
Grade
CallorE-mailwithanyquestionsortosetupatourofourfacility
Phone: 201-845-5007 Fax 201-845-5009E-Mail: [email protected]
Location: Ben Porat Yosef, East 243 Frisch Court, Paramus, NJ
Facilities:
Weekly Rates Available Optional Lunch ProgramOptional Bus Program Optional Swim Program (Pre
Early Drop Off and Aftercare Available
ensemble rehearsals with an emphasis ondeveloping musical expression, beautifultone and refined technique. The rehearsalschedule is mixed with free time for social-izing and recreation. This exciting work-shop culminates with a final concert inwhich flutists perform their polished soloson stage for family and friends. Audition isrequired. All applicants must present onesolo piece of their choice performed frommemory. Auditions may be scheduled indi-vidually with camp director at flutestars@
aol.com.,
SPECIAL NEEDS SUMMERPROGRAMS
Neil Klatskin Day Camp Tikvah ProgramKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJ201-567-8963Ages: 5 15Dates: June 29 Aug 21,9 a.m. 4 p.m. (extended care available)Children with special needs participatein a diverse full-day program includingacademic remediation, adaptive physi-cal education, arts & crafts, drama, RedCross instructional and recreational swim,Judaic programming, music, theme days,
live entertainment, extended nights, carni-vals, playground time, Shabbat and more.Group sizes range from 3 to 6 campers andare staffed by a minimum of two caringand qualified counselors. All prospectivecampers must receive an intake interview.Contact the camp office at 201-567-8963 [email protected].
Camp HaverimKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: 201-408-1489Ages: 3 21Dates: Aug 10 21, 9 a.m. 2: 45 p.m.Camp Haverim is a two-week camp de-signed for children and teens with autismand other cognitive and developmentaldelays, with sufficient communicationand self-help skills, and attend 11 months
of special schooling. Campers participatein social skills activities, swimming andwater park activities, sports, yoga andadaptive physical education, academic en-richment, music and movement, art, andtherapy dogs. Space is limited. Group sizesare between 4-8 campers. Priority is givento returning campers, Special Servicesprogram participants and JCC members.Intake interview required. Contact Shelleyat 201-408-1489 or [email protected].
On Our OwnKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: 201-408-1489Ages: 15 30Dates: June 29 Aug 7, 9:30 a.m. 2: 30 p.m.
This program is a six-week life-skills, vo-cational and recreational program forteens and young adults with intellectualand developmental delays, including au-tism, with self-help skills to independentlyparticipate within a 1:3 staffing ratio. Ac-tivities include work experiences, weeklytrips, swim, gym, music and dance. Door-to door transportation is available within
a 15-mile radius in Bergen County only. In-take interview required. Contact Shelley at201-408-1489 or [email protected].
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SPORTS PROGRAMS/CAMPS
Bloom Yoga13-20 River RoadFair Lawn, NJPhone: 201-203-0791www.bloomyoganj.com
Ages: 1-9Located in the heart of downtown FairLawn, Bloom Yoga offers all levels of adultand childrens Hatha yoga classes. This ex-ercise focuses on breathing while movingthe body through specific asanas (poses),leading to physical, mental and spiritualwellbeing. The benefits of yoga are endless improved flexibility, advanced wholebody strength, enhanced posture, strongsense of balance and improved breath-ing whil