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Health and Safety

Makor - completing grades 2-5
The Makor division is for our youngest campers. Many are away from home for the first time and a little extra TLC helps this younger group get the most out of their camp experience. Children are introduced to all program areas with the aim of developing new skills and interests. The focus is on spirit and imagination. Programs include special trips and theme days.  

Rookies
All Makor campers who are coming to camp for their first time are eligible for our Rookie program. Rookies attend camp for the first two weeks of either session. They then have the option of extending to stay the remaining 2 weeks. It's a perfect way to try camp!

Teen Connection (TC)- completing grades 6-7
TC campers are encouraged to further develop already acquired skills as well as explore new adventures. They also focus on the development of appropriate social skills through supervised co-ed activities. Teen Connection campers participate in short bicycle, canoe, camping or rock climbing trips as well as a day at Noah’s Ark water park in the Wisconsin Dells.

Ramot - completing grades 8-9
This teen experience encourages campers to take a more active role in program selection, development and implementation. Ramot campers will experience short camping trips to exciting locations such as Door County and the Indiana Dunes. Ramot campers also spend an exhilarating day at Six Flags Great America.

Pioneers and CITs - completing grades 10-11
Beber’s Pioneer and CIT divisions make up the two-year counselor training program. The Pioneer program is for teens completing 10^th grade and develops leadership, teamwork, and counselor skills through creative, fun and challenging training. Pioneers plan fun programs, participate in hobbies, and are role models for younger campers. The CIT (Counselors In Training) program is for teens completing 11^th grade and teaches counselor skills. CITs learn advanced counselor and specialist skills through dynamic challenges, group discussion, and most importantly hands-on practice. A selection process exists in order to help these programs accomplish their goals. Potential Pioneers and CITs must submit an application and interview to be accepted into the program.

About B'nai B'rith Beber Camp's parent organization, B'nai B'rith International:
B’nai B’rith is an international Jewish organization committed to the security and continuity of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, defending human rights, combating anti-Semitism, bigotry and ignorance, and providing service to the community on the broadest principles of humanity. Its mission is to unite persons of the Jewish faith and to enhance Jewish identity through strengthening Jewish family life and the education and training of youth, broad-based services for the benefit of senior citizens, and advocacy and action on behalf of Jews throughout the world.

Founded in 1843, B'nai B'rith International is universally recognized as one of the world's largest and oldest Jewish human rights, community action, and humanitarian organizations. A constant source of innovation and charity for populations around the world, B'nai B'rith has founded hospitals, orphanages, senior housing communities, disaster relief campaigns, libraries, anti-hatred programs, and countless other initiatives in the public interest. B'nai B'rith is also a tireless advocate for Israel and the Diaspora in a variety of governmental and political arenas. With more than 180,000 members and affiliates in more than 50 countries, B'nai B'rith truly spans the globe in its efforts to make Jewish communities better for all their inhabitants.

www.bnaibrith.org

Mission Statement:
The Mission of B’nai B’rith Beber Camp is to offer our campers and staff the best possible positive, fun, safe and Jewish summer experience.

Beber Camp Goals:
At B’nai B’rith Beber Camp we seek to help campers and staff do the following:

• Become a positive contributor to their community
• Gain respect for themselves and others
• Become more independent
• Learn to function as part of a team
• Try new activities, learn new skills and develop existing skills
• Develop knowledge, love and pride for Jewish culture, heritage and religion
• Develop and practice social skills
• Make new friends as well as spend time with old friends
• Become more concerned for their environment and surroundings

8:00  am - Flag Raising and Breakfast
9:00  am - Cabin Cleanup
9:30  am - Cabin Activity #1
10:30am - Hobby activity #1
12:15 pm - Lunch
1:00  pm - Menucha (rest hour)
2:00  pm - Hobby #2
3:15  pm - snack
3:30  pm - Hobby #3
5:00  pm - Cabin Activity #2
5:45  pm - Shower time
6:30  pm - Flag Lowering and Dinner
7:30  pm - General Activity
8:15  pm - Evening Program
9:30  pm - Makor Bedtime
9:45  pm - TC Bedtime
10:00 pm - Ramot Bedtime

About Hobbies
Hobbies are activities that campers choose while at camp. Each day there are three hobbies (see schedule above). Campers choose their hobbies for each week. The goal is to allow campers to develop skills at their own pace, interact with children from other cabin groups, and of course have fun.

List of Hobbies
Acting
Aquapark
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Baseball
Basketball
Biking
Canoeing
Ceramics
Cheerleading
Climbing
Computers
Cooking (indoor and outdoor)
Creative Writing
Dance
DJ
Fishing
Football
Ga-ga
Guitar
High Ropes
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Jewelry
Kickball
Recording Studio
Roller Hockey
Sailing
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Waterskiing
Windsurfing
Yoga

Out of camp trips
Trips outside of camp give campers the excitement of exploration and new experiences. Out of camp trips vary by age group, but examples include: Milwaukee Brewers game, Wisconsin State Fair, Wisconsin Dells, Devil's Lake State Park, Indiana Dunes State Park and more.

Evening Programs
Each night there is a different activity. The programs vary greatly and can be by cabin, division, or all camp.  Possibilities include theme nights, game shows, talent shows, concerts, dances, and anything else that our dynamic and creative staff can envision!

We firmly believe that the key to a positive summer experience is the quality of our counselors and staff. We select only the best role models for your children. 

Selectivity - We employ intensive and lengthy scenario-based interviews, reference checks, and background checks help us ensure that we select only the very best counselors to be role models for your children.

Training - All counselors undergo a thorough week long training course prior to your camper's arrival.  Many of our counselors are graduates of our two-year counselor training program. 

Diversity - College-age counselors and specialists are chosen from across the United States as well as Israel, Canada, Australia, and England.  Other staff members are parents, school teachers, social workers and school administrators.   

Ratio - Our camper to counselor ratio of 4:1 ensures a tight-knit community, lots of personal attention, and plenty of safety and supervision for your child.

Director - Stefan Teodosic click for more...

Assistant Director - Becky Altman click for more...

Assistant Director - Michael Wax

Safety is our first priority. All of our administrative team and hobby leaders are CPR and First Aid certified. At each hobby activity area, there are set policies and procedures for safety. All safety and protective equipment is provided by camp and required to be worn at appropriate sporting activities.

The Barkin-Uihlein Health Center
The air-conditioned David S. Platt Dispensary located in the Barkin-Uihlein Health Center, is located on-site and is staffed by full time nurses-in-residence and doctors. In addition, we have two local clinics and a doctor on call 24 hours every day. Beber Camp is just minutes from Waukesha Memorial Hospital. All medications, except inhalers, are kept with the nurses and dispensed at meals and before bed.