Camp Veritans

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Contact: Carla Rudow Director, x276
To contact Carla via email: rudowc@ 

Contact: Meryl Budnick Camp Registrar, x241
To contact Meryl via email: budnickm@ 

 

Fall News from Camp Veritans Who could think of a better place to be on a gorgeous, crisp fall day then at Camp Veritans located in Haledon , NJ . What a great turn out we had at our first annual Fall Festival. Everyone had a great time touring the camp on our Camp Veritans hayride, playing games and listening to music with the DJ, running through the maze, making a chocolate covered apple, creating a fun craft or just chatting with the Camp Veritans staff. Everyone that attended had a fantastic time. Will you be at camp this summer to continue the fun??? It's not too late to register for a fun filled, action packed summer at Camp Veritans.  Call us at 973-595-0100 x 276 for Carla Rudow, Director or x241 for Meryl Budnick, Registrar.

Important Camp Forms!
2009 Application and Contract

Camper Health & Medical Form 2009

Staff Health & Medical Form 2009

Staff Application Form 2009

Camp Veritans Earns ACA-Accredited Camp Status
 

Camp Veritans 2009!   
For information please call Carla Rudow, Camp Director, 973-595-0100 x276 or Register at the Y

Welcome
Welcome to Camp Veritans. Rich in tradition and history, we pride ourselves on providing the very best in current day camp programming. Camp Veritans is an eight week ACA accredited day camp for kids entering grades K-10. Tuition includes transportation, kosher style hot lunch, snacks, daily Red Cross instructional swim, trips and special events. Our outstanding staff is dedicated to making your child’s summer a nurturing and safe experience. Located on 64 beautiful acres in Haledon, NJ.  Veritans has an extensive mix of amazing activities, go-carts, sports, ropes course, arts and crafts, drama, gymnastics, woodworking, snature, hip-hop dance, Jewish culture and more!  For more information contact, Carla Rudow, Director @ 973-595-0100 ext. 276.

Our Philosophy
Camp Veritans is committed to providing children with a safe and nurturing environment where they are encouraged to explore, discover, create and succeed. Our programming is designed by professionals who believe that campers thrive when they are guided by trained, confident staff in a calm, structured environment. Each camper is encouraged to take part in our wide variety of new and exciting program areas at their own pace.

Our Staff
Camp Veritans prides itself on the training, dedication and time that we give to each staff member. In turn this provides our camp with the very best camp staff to care for our campers. Whether it is a Junior Counselor, Senior Counselor or Specialist we take pride in knowing that our staff is provided all the proper tools with which to guide our campers. All of our staff are interviewed by the Camp Director and chosen based upon their experience, professionalism and desire to be a positive role model for our campers.

Our Program
We understand at Camp Veritans that the needs of our younger campers vary from those of our older campers. To accommodate these varying needs, and ensure that proper attention and care is given to each specific age, we divide our camp into two divisions, Lower Camp for Kindegarten thru 2nd grade and Upper Camp for 3rd thru 9th grade. In addition, we offer a CIT program for campers entering the 10th grade. Your campers tuition not only includes our outstanding daily programs but daily catered kosher lunches, snacks, transportation, trips, overnights/under nights and all special activities and entertainment.

For a 2009 brochure and application form call Carla Rudow, Director at 973.595.0100 x276 or Meryl Budnick, Registrar at x241.  Camp Veritans 2009 will be the best summer ever! Will you be there?

Lower Camp  
Our Lower Camp consists of two units:    
Kinneret: Campers entering kindergarten  
El Al: Campers entering 1st & 2nd grade   

Our Lower Camp curriculum is designed to allow our youngest campers room to explore and socialize in a nurturing, noncompetitive and structured environment.  Activities and special events are geared toward introducing children to the fun and excitement of camp while moving at a pace that is comfortable and relaxed. A daily mix of swim, specialty and athletic activities are presented with a whimsical flair, allowing for skill-building in an exciting and care-free atmosphere. Amazing special events round out a magical Camp Veritans summer. 

Upper Camp  
Our Upper Camp consists of three units:   
Negev: Campers entering 3rd, 4th & 5th grade  
Galil: Campers entering 6th & 7th grade   
Masada: Campers entering 8th and 9th grade

Our Upper Camp curriculum is designed to introduce our older campers to a greater variety of cutting-edge camp activities, while still providing a relaxed, nurturing and comfortable space in which to explore. Campers are always encouraged to participate in activities but are never forced, a rule that is born of the philosophy that when activities are positively introduced in an inviting and fun manner, children will naturally want to try them. Our professional staff of specialty counselors will work hand-in-hand with group staff to get to know each camper and make them feel excited about each camp day. Upper campers enjoy daily swims, a large variety of specialty and athletic activities, our elective club program as well as special events, great trips and camp overnights. 

Masada 
Grades 8th- 9th
As our most experienced and mature “tween” campers, Masada campers are given the opportunity to travel out of camp more often, to visit exciting places, see great sights and socialize with their peers in a variety of different settings.

Elective Club Program  
Upper campers take part in our elective club program throughout the week where they are able to choose the activities that they would like to explore in greater depth. Clubs are a great opportunity for our campers to get a more detailed and intensive taste of a particular activity area that interests them. Clubs are taught by qualified specialists and staff who develop curriculum especially for these elective activities. Campers choose new clubs to participate in every two weeks.  

Camp Trips and Overnights 
Our upper campers take part in some awesome day-trips throughout the summer. Trips are designed to be a great change of pace from the regular camp day and are intended to give our campers a feeling of responsibility and freedom as they move through the camp ranks. Food is provided on all trips.

Our Camp Veritans in-camp overnights are a real hit and something our upper campers look forward to each summer. After-camp special swim time, a delicious hot dinner, special group nighttime activities, a goodnight’s sleep and a fantastic pre-camp breakfast are just some of the awesome things in store.

Negev campers will take part in three daytrips and one in-camp overnight. Galil campers will take part in four day-trips and one in-camp overnight. 

CIT: Counselor in Training Program (For teens entering 10th grade)
Bridging the gap between being a camper and becoming a counselor, our Counselor in Training program is a full eight-week program designed to train teens to become future camp staff (an eight-week commitment is required for 10th graders). Under the supervision of camp administrators, CIT’s will work directly with our younger camp groups, interacting with campers and learning about the responsibilities and skills it takes to become a member of the Camp Veritans staff.

CIT’s will enjoy some exciting camper benefits too!  They will participate in awesome activities. Weekly CIT meetings with camp administration will encourage the sharing of experiences and will facilitate the learning process through discussion and role playing activities.  All CIT’s must have a pre-enrollment interview with the Camp Director. Though completing the CIT program does not guarantee future employment at Camp Veritans, we hope that our CIT’s will use this valuable training as a stepping stone for future employment endeavors.

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