Upcoming Events
Once again, we are pleased to offer our Camp Shofar Program for the High Holy Days.
We look forward to seeing you at camp!
ABOUT CAMP SHOFAR
DATES
POLICIES
ABOUT CAMP SHOFAR (DOWNLOAD THE FLYER)
Goals for Camp Shofar:
- For children to develop a spiritual connection to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
- To give parents the peace of mind that their children are enjoying a meaningful High Holy Day experience in a safe, nurturing environment
Camp Shofar will include:
- Prayer services for all ages
- A balance of educational and social components
Camper ages and groups:
- Children up to 5th grade are encouraged to sign up for camp
- 6th graders can to do a mitzvah and help out with the younger grades. Community Service Hours apply. Read our teen letter to learn more.
- Siblings who are in different age groups will not be together
- Groups are led by counselors, junior counselors and teachers
- Our youngest campers aged 3 and younger will be under the guidance of an adult
Please note that we follow the rules of what is permissible to do on a holiday. Our teachers and counselors work very hard to prepare learning activities that meet these guidelines and yet are fun and imaginative.
DATES
Thursday and Friday, September 29 and 30 - Rosh Hashanah
- 9 a.m. until the end of services (approximately 1:30 p.m.)
Friday, October 7 - Kol Nidre
- 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. (babysitting following the Family Kol Nidre service)
Saturday, October 8- Yom Kippur
- 9 a.m. until the end of morning services (approximately 1:45 p.m.)
POLICIES
On Campus:
- While children are in Camp Shofar, parents must be on the Congregation Beth Jacob campus.
Registration:
- We are unable to accept registration on camp days.
- Registration is now CLOSED!
Cancellation:
- In order to receive a refund for camp, you must cancel by Wednesday, August 31.
- Please call Natalya Martyushova at 650-366-8481 and leave a message if you need to cancel. If your child(ren) are a “no-show” at camp, a refund will not be given.
Emergency form:
- ALL children registered for Camp Shofar MUST have a current, signed Emergency Form on file
- Download your form here
What to bring to camp:
- A dairy lunch, drink and a non-perishable snack (snack will NOT be provided)
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Sneakers
- Change of clothes when appropriate
We suggest making lunches the night before camp and, for Yom Kippur, before you begin your fast.
Nut free zone:
- The classrooms at Beth Jacob are a NO NUT zone. Please do not send peanut butter, other nut butters or nuts in lunches and snacks.
If you have questions, contact Natalya Martyushova, or call the Beth Jacob office at 650-366-8481.
