CAMP UNITS
Camp Kef is divided into seven units by age, each with a unit-head responsible for overseeing that division.
Keflets
Infants & Toddlers
Our youngest campers, Infants through 2 years old, are introduced to the fun of summer camp in a safe, nurturing and low- key environment. Under the supervision of caring, qualified preschool teachers and specialists, children enjoy a variety of developmentally appropriate camp activities including art, music, gym time, goofy games, free play, Shabbat, snack, water play and special events.
K'TON TON
2 Years - Pre Kindergarten
Our preschool children experience a wide variety of developmentally appropriate sports and arts programs. Activities are taught by dynamic specialists who are trained in their fields and understand how to work with younger children who are in this discovery-based socio-emotional stage. Each group is led by caring, nurturing, and motivated senior and junior counselors. Campers in this division enjoy water play and instructional swim. Full-day campers have a 30-120 min. (age dependent) rest/quiet period after lunch.
Gan
Kindergarten & First Grade
Gan campers participate in a wide assortment of process-oriented, inquiry-based, creative sports, arts activities, and special programs. All campers have instructional swim most mornings and free swim every afternoon. Emerging out of the preschool world and into the new and exciting experience of primary school can be a very challenging and rewarding time for these children. Our goal in creating Gan was to make sure every single experience they have at camp is tailored to the developmental milestones children go through at these ages.
Kadimah
Second & Third Grade
Kadimah campers continue their camp experience with a wide assortment of process-oriented, age-appropriate, creative sports and arts activities, and special programs. Activities are led by trained specialists who have experience working with children. Our programs are designed to provide new experiences while each child continues to form their personal identity and encourage working cooperatively with others. All campers have instructional swim most mornings and free swim every afternoon.
Gesher
Fourth & Fifth Grade
In Gesher, our 4th and 5th graders, combine traditional camp with our innovative Majors Program. Majors are camper-selected weekly sport, art, and special interest options taught by local artists and coaches, that campers get for a double period for a truly immersive experience. Other activities include special events, and programs. Our staff of counselors and specialists guide campers and help nurture their individual passions while also creating a fun, safe place for them to be themselves each day. All campers have instructional swim most mornings and free swim every afternoon.
KESHET
Sixth & Seventh Grade
Keshet campers spend their mornings participating in our Majors Program. Majors are camper-selected weekly sport, art, and special interest options taught by local artists and coaches, that campers get for a double period for a truly immersive experience. Keshet campers also enjoy traditional day camp activities, and instructional swim most mornings and free swim every afternoon. Additionally, our Keshet campers have the option to participate in field trips and overnight stays!
CHALUTZIM
Eighth, Ninth & Tenth Grade
Our oldest campers, 8th through 10th grade, explore all the challenges and fun of day camp. At this developmental stage, we recognize that they need and want independence and responsibility, but that they are still kids, so we created a program that allows them to have it all in one place. Chalutzim campers begin their day in our Majors Program. Majors are camper-selected weekly sport, art, and special interest options taught by local artists and coaches, that campers get for a double period for a truly immersive experience. Afterwards, they will assist a bunk of younger children, guided by the bunk counselors. The rest of the day consists of traditional day camp activities and a brand-new leadership program featuring hands-on learning experiences to help develop 21st century, leadership skills.