Here's what you need to know for 2024
Now Open to Rising K-7th Graders!
Dates: Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, May 31
Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Before & After Care: 8:00 - 9:00 am, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Where: Beth El Synagogue, drop off at the school door
For: Rising grades K-5
Cost: Members - $200 Members first child, $160 each additional child
Non-Members - $250 per child
Before or After Care: $20 per child
Before and After Care: $40 per child
Kamp KEF 2024 Registration Form
One registration form per family
Kamp KEF 2024 Camper Information Form
After completing the registration form, please complete a Camper Information Form for each camper.
Kamp KEF Counselor Application
Applications Due by May 1, 2024
Special arrangements can be made if you need other times for drop off and pick up
A Jewish Day Camp Experience for Rising Grades PreK-7
Jewish camp is a place where children can experience first-hand the richness, excitement and warmth of Judaism. It is a place to build community and make friendships that will last a lifetime. Beth El Synagogue is proud to offer:
Kamp KEF – Jewish Summer Day Camp
An experience especially for our younger members.
We know that we can offer something that is unique and encourages our kids to be part of the Beth El Family. Through music, art, sports, cooking and play, this will be the best week of the summer.
Our camp is open to any and all Jewish kids from Omaha and beyond entering grades K-7.
Tuesday - Thursday
| 9:00 – 9:15 am | Flag and welcome |
| 9:15 – 10:15 am | Chug Aleph – First Period Theme of the Day Activities |
| 10:15 – 10:45 am | Snack and free time on the playground |
| 10:45 – 11:45 am | Chug Beit – Second Period Theme of the Day Continued |
| 11:45 am – 12:45 pm | Wash up and prepare for lunch Lunch, Birkat Hamazon and Ruach |
| 12:45 – 1:15 pm | Rest time and dress for swim |
| 1:15 – 2:00 pm | Water activity & Snack II |
| 2:00 – 3:30 pm | Chug Gimmel – Third Period "Cabin Time" |
| 3:30 – 4:00 pm | Clean up, flag lowering, circle time, line up to go home |
Friday:
| 9:00 – 9:15 am | Flag and welcome |
| 9:15 – 10:15 am | Chug Aleph – First Period Prepare for Shabbat - Challah! |
| 10:15 – 10:45 am | Snack and free time on the playground |
| 10:45 – 11:45 am | Chug Beit – Second Period More Preparing for Shabbat |
| 11:45 am – 12:15 pm | Lunch, Birkat Hamazon and Ruach |
| 12:15 – 1:00 pm | Rest time and dress for swim |
| 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Water activity |
| 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Chug Gimmel – Third Period "Cabin Time" |
| 3:00 – 3:50 pm | Kabbalat Shabbat & Awards |
| 3:50 – 4:00 pm | Clean up, flag lowering, circle time, line up to go home |
What to Wear?
- Comfy Clothes
- Closed Toe Shoes
- Bring/Wear White Shirts on Friday for Shabbat
What to Bring?
- Swim Suit and Towel – every day
- Sun Screen – every day
- Hat – every day
- Mask - every day
- Extra Change of Clothes (we will keep it here just in case)
All clothing needs to be marked with the camper’s name.
