Berkshire Hills Emanuel Camps

March Birthdays

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:54:00 CDT

Happy Birthday to all our campers born in March!

Noah	Arbesfeld	3/1
Alexander	Feldsott	3/1
Alexandra	Silver	3/2
Rachel	Alfieri	3/3
Jenna	Mackoff	3/5
Miranda	Jacoby	3/6
Yael	Osman	3/13
Drew	Gold	3/15
Daniel (Danny)	Mosayov	3/16
Maytar	Abikzer	3/18
Rebecca	Feuerberg	3/19
Maurice	Harari	3/19
Sydney	Arnold	3/20
Jack	Gelfond	3/22
Tavi	Poche	3/22
Melanie	Kossin	3/24
David	Cooper	3/27
Justin	Young	3/28
Caelyn	Dorff	3/29
Yoni	Kutcher	3/29
Benjamin	Pearl	3/30
Maya	Pearl	3/30

Mark Your Calendars For Visiting Day

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:42:00 CDT

The dates of camp have changed. Please mark your calendars-

Visiting Day will be on Sunday July 18th!!

New Camp Dates for this Summer are:

Monday June 28th - Sunday July 25th - First Session

Sunday July 25th - Sunday August 15th - Second Session

Monday June 28th - Sunday August 15th - Full Session

SNOWMAN MELTS!!!!!

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:04:00 CDT

A group of BHEC campers decided to meet up and build a snowman this morning. Within a half hour it had melted. One very smart camper figured out the answer to the riddle. The group's warmth carried over from the summer was too much for the snowman to endure.

So everyone, while you enjoy this snow day, just remember-BHEC SUMMER 2010 is heating up. Tell your friends that spaces are filling fast!

Jordans Back!!

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:23:00 CDT

What an honor! After 20+ years of spending my summers in BHECamps, I have reached a really amazing point in my camping life. I am excited to take on role as Head Counselor for this upcoming summer. So far, the amount of support and congrats from campers, staff and parents has been overwhelming. I thank each and every one of you!

Lastly Linda, I appreciate you giving me this incredible opportunity.

There was a great turnout at the BHEC Reunion on Jan 31st. The kids were all playing games and having fun on the rides. In addition, Linda and I were able to introduce ourselves and take questions from parents in the Skybox. Thank you to Jon Geller, our Waterfront Director, for emphasizing his focus on creating a brand new Instructional Swim Program.

Our 2nd meeting was just as successful. We had the chance to meet the LIT 1's as well as their parents. The questions and comments will guide us as we continue to develop an amazing new LIT Program.

For those of you who do not know me, I started camp in 1988 as a 7 year old Bunk 1 camper. From age 7-14 I was proud make my way from The Hill, through Junior Unit, and onto Senior Unit...the best times of my life. I went on to become a CIT 95 which trained me to become a counselor in Junior Unit for 3 more years. From there I took to the lake, where I guarded for 6 years...I emphasize that there was no pool yet! For the following summers, I was LIT Head for 2 summers followed by 2 summers as Waterfront Director. Becoming Head Counselor is the cherry on top.

Along with Hellen and Norah, my wonderful wife and cuter than life baby, we are all looking forward to creating and sharing more true BHEC experiences.

See you in Copake!

-Jordan Kapp

Reunion A Smash Hit!!

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:36:00 CDT

With over 150 people in attendance, the reunion last weekend was a huge success. Many past campers rekindled old friendships, while other people spent time getting to know Linda, the new Executive Director, and Jordan, the new Head Counselor. To see all the fun we had, please log into our photo gallery.

February Birthdays!!

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:32:00 CDT

Happy Birthday to all our campers born in February!

Jonathan	Schindler	2/1
Lauren	Simons	2/4
Paige	Monte	2/4
Jeremy	Blitz	2/7
Elan	Teyf	2/9
Sydney	Shulman	2/16
Alyssa	Maisner	2/18
David	Fast	2/18
Henry	Asulin	2/18
Danielle	Sulema	2/19
Joan	Marshall	2/20
Joseph	Yakhnin	2/22
Samantha	Rubin	2/24
Ariana	Roman	2/26
Elias	Strizower	2/27
Samantha	Weiner	2/28

More Information About The Reunion This Sunday

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:36:00 CDT

We are looking forward to seeing all of you this Sunday at the reunion.

In the Sky Box Linda will be meeting and greeting parents. What's most exciting is that Jordan Kapp is returning to BHEC as our Head Counselor and John Geller is returning to BHEC as the Waterfront Director. They will be re-introducing themselves, talking about their Summer plans and the MANY exciting improvements you can expect for the upcoming summer. Additionally, Craig Sulema who has accepted the position of Athletics Director will be answering all of your sports related questions and discuss some of the inter-camp games he is working on.

If you havent already done so, please RSVP to the reunion by emailing Randi at randi@bhecamps.com

JANUARY RAFFLE WINNER ANNOUNCED for Summer Camp 2010

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:47:00 CDT

A lucky family from Oceanside won the raffle and is thrilled to have signed up their 8 year old daughter. February drawing to be held in 14 days. Only new families are eligible. To enter the raffle click on the link for the raffle on our home page www.bhecamps.com

GOOD LUCK

ITS A GIRL!!!!

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:23:00 CDT

Mazel Tov to our Camp Registrar Randi and Scott Lieberman on the birth of a beautiful girl, Lily. Get ready to take numbers for a turn to wheel Lily around camp this summer!

Reunion Reminder for January 31st

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:45:00 CDT

The reunion will be taking place on January 31st, 10am-12pm, at New Roc City in New Rochelle, NY.

Linda and Jordan will be available at that time to meet with parents and answer any questions. After the reunion, from 12pm-2pm, Linda will meet with the parents of the campers who will be LIT 1's and LIT 2's.

Directions to New Roc City are below:

From I-95 Northbound - Get off at Exit 16. Turn left at the light, then make a right turn under the bridge onto Cedar Street. At second light turn right onto Huguenot Street, getting into the left hand lane as quickly as possible. Go one short block and enter the garage on your left.

From I-95 Southbound - Get off at Exit 16. Bear left at the Exit and around the circle. At the Stop sign bear right onto Cedar Street. At second light turn right onto Huguenot Street, getting into the left hand lane as quickly as possible. Go one short block and enter the garage on your left.

PARKING

Parking is available for $0.50 per hour. Proceed to the forth level of the garage and use the walkway/overpass directly into the building.

Don’t forget your parking space number. You will need it to pay for parking

NEW POSITION to be filled by OLD TIME BHEC staff member

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:01:00 CDT

Linda Askenazi announced that a newly created Head Counselor position will add great value to BHEC's camp community. Welcome back to JORDAN KAPP, a beloved and capable BHEC alum.

The Head Counselor, the highest position in camp, will be free of typical administrative responsibilies giving him time to be right out there, day and evening with the children and staff of BHEC. Jordan's warmth and friendliness mixed with his commitment and professionalism make him the perfect candidate for Head Counselor.

Jordan with his wife and new baby look forward to meeting all who attend the reunion on Jan.31st!!!!

Chat With Linda Our New Executive Director

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:55:00 CDT

Berkshire Hills prides itself in its homegrown staff. You have an opportunity to help us find them. Families are most welcome.

Here's what we need:
Division Heads-in charge of supervising unit leaders
Lifeguards and Asst Head Lifeguard- WSI preferred
Outdoor Supervisor-Supervises Biking, Ropes, Nature and Pioneering
Specialists- Music, Theater, Arts and Crafts and other various hobbies

If you or someone you know has a particular interest or special situation (ie;can only work one month) talk to us. We are flexible and willing to create positions for the right staff.

If you have any questions, email me at linda@bhecamps.com

Happy New Year,
Linda

January Birthdays

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:49:00 CDT

Happy Birthday to All our Campers Born in January!!

Avital	Benyamini	1/1
Spencer	Rabin	1/1
Zaor	Hai	1/1
Sasha	Abramowitz	1/2
Alyssa	Kobernick	1/6
Marc	Ziarno	1/6
Noy	Messinger	1/7
Jay	Milch	1/7
Maria	Fadeev	1/8
Gabriel	Feldman	1/9
Mallory	Feinman	1/10
Derek	Nasoff	1/11
Jonathan	Altman	1/12
Amanda	Mond	1/15
Benji	Hofing	1/16
Brett	Pogostin	1/17
Jenna	Aboulafia	1/19
Adam	Rosenkranz	1/20
Roni	Batner	1/25
Ian	Luks	1/25
Sasha	Krantz	1/26
Samantha	Fein	1/26
Jacklyn	Fein	1/26
Gracie	Peters	1/27
Julia	Renchner-Kelly	1/27
Alex	Rosenzweig	1/27
Larry	Currier	1/28
Jay	Zaifman	1/29
Julie	Zaifman	1/29
Aaron	Rosenberg	1/30
Jacob	Nuland	1/31

January News from BHEC

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:27:00 CDT

Happy New Year to our Families Alumni and Staff

There are 173 days left until camp. Sign Up Now as beds are filling. Registration can be done online by clicking the "REGISTER NOW" link on our website www.bhecamps.com or by requesting an application from Randi at randi@bhecamps.com.

REUNION REMINDER- January 31st New Roc City in New Rochelle, NY. 10am - 12 pm. If you haven’t already done so please RSVP to Randi at randi@bhecamps.com.

Your help is needed!! There's something you can do that would help camp and cost you nothing. Please think of anyone you know who has camp aged Jewish children and tell them about the Campership program. This is an incentive program funded by an anonymous donor that pays $1000 of the fee for first time campers at Berkshire Hills Emanuel Camps. Please tell anyone you can think of who has camp aged children (relative, friend, neighbor, fellow temple or synagogue member, business contact) about this opportunity. While there are some eligibility requirements (cannot be in a Jewish day school, cannot have attended a Jewish camp for three weeks or more) most children are eligible. The incentive is not need based. I am guessing that collectively we know hundreds of people whose children could benefit from this. If everyone out there actively spreads the word, it would make a BIG difference for BHEC. Please take a minute to make a list of people you can tell and then please get the word out. Thanks for your love of camp, and for your continuing support. Our Families and Alumni are camp's greatest resources, and I am consistently amazed by how powerful they can be when galvanized.

Please Help Us Recruit Campers!!

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:43:00 CDT

Dear Camp Families,

I have learned over my first few months as Executive Director that BHECamps is a well kept secret, and the time is now to share the BHEC experience with those who are missing all the fun. You, current camp families love camp. Most of you come for years as campers, become staff, go on to become parents and send your own children. YOU ARE THE BEST PUBLIC RELATIONS we have. Please help me recruit campers. Our youngest unit has the most availability. Our introductory price with the $1000 campership (for 1st time, eligible campers) makes a one month stay as low as $1500!!! Contact me at linda@bhecamps.com for more on how you can help.

On behalf of the BHEC board of directors, best wishes for a Happy Chanukah.

Linda

BHEC Board Bowlathon Raises over $ 12,000 for camp scholarships

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:57:00 CDT

BHEC Board Bowlathon Raises over $ 12,000 for camp scholarships

Alumni lead the scorecard!

Mike Hoffman ('70 -'77) scored high, Stu Gelfond ('74 - '83) and Dan Thomas('79 - '91) scored higher and tied. However, the pack was lead by Matt Susser ('77 - '88) with the highest score of 160. Thanks to all who participated. Its never too late to make a donation to our scholarship fund.

Reunion Date Set For January 31st

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:28:00 CDT

The reunion will be taking place on January 31st at New Roc City in New Rochelle, NY. The reunion will be held from 10 am - 12 pm. At that time Linda and Seth will meet with the parents of the campers who will be LIT 1's and LIT 2's.

Directions to New Roc City are below:

PARKING

Parking is available for $0.50 per hour. Proceed to the forth level of the garage and use the walkway/overpass directly into the building.

Don’t forget your parking space number. You will need it to pay for parking

Happy Chanukah To All our Families and Staff

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:50:00 CDT

Berkshire Hills Emanuel Camps would like to wish a very Happy Chanukah to all our camp families and staff.

December Birthdays!

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:44:00 CDT

Happy Birthday To All Our Campers Who Were Born In December!!

First Name	Last Name	Birthday
Michael (Misha)	Sherman	12/7
Sarah	Arbesfeld	12/7
Danielle	Kahn	12/7
Matthew	Jessen	12/9
Jessica	Deutschmeister	12/14
Orly	Vermes	12/16
David	Garfinkel	12/18
Rayna	Berris	12/20
Caleigh	Duboff	12/20
Francesca	Volerich	12/23
Joshua	Korsen	12/24
Jake	Mackoff	12/28
Tolan	Teyf	12/29
Noah	Sanger	12/29

Camp is Beautiful in the Fall!!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:46:00 CDT

Let us take you and your family on a tour. Call and arrange for an Autumn date. Call Randi at 877-543-4333 or email at randi@bhecamps.com.

Parlor Meetings Coming To Your Area !!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:57:00 CDT

Berkshire Hills is coming to your area soon. Please call Randi in the office at 877-543-4333 or email her at randi@bhecamps.com to find out where and when!!

November Birthdays!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:56:00 CDT

Happy Birthday to all our campers born in November!

First Name	Last Name	Birthday
Julie	Kramer	11/2
Ofir	Lavitan	11/3
Rebecca	Saideman	11/3
Mara	Solomon	11/5
Noah	Harris	11/7
Stacy	Robustelli	11/11
Casey	Hyman	11/12
Alen	Magreli	11/14
Dina	Kotok	11/16
Nick	Kegeyan	11/21
Blake	Heller	11/24
Shea	Belsky	11/27
Reid	Goldsmith	11/28
Rachel	Musiker	11/29
Rachel	Milberg	11/30

MEET OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR!!

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:55:00 CDT

Dear Camp Families,

Have you been to BHEC before? Are you thinking about BHEC and exploring our website? I'd like to introduce myself. I am the new executive director, having completed a wonderful career as Director of the Brooklyn College Hillel. This summer, I spent several weeks at camp as an observer. I met with children, counselors, specialists, supervisors and directors of each camp. Based on my experience and observations, I am announcing to you our theme for the 2010 season - "From Good to Great." It's a concept well known in the business and non-profit worlds. We have a very good camp. Here are a few of the ways we will become great:

We have recognized the needs of families during this economic downturn and have lowered rates for the coming year.
We will add to our already experienced supervisory staff.
We will emphasize what BHEC is known for - fostering community - while improving our "individual choice" program in which campers work with talented specialists on their particular interest.
Our Jewish program will embrace universal values, including a tikkun olam project (repairing the world) that will concern the environment and "going green."
We are improving our communication system at camp and have instituted a modern emergency plan.
We are adding a two day trip for our junior unit!!!!!!!
We have added more boats to the beautiful lake.
We will be stricter where it counts - but expect the unexpected. Good deeds and behavior will be rewarded with surprises that campers will love. Why?? Because we will have a camper generated wish list. Tell me what you'd like and it will happen if deserved. (A midnight party? A wake up to watch the sunrise? An all camp bonfire with a great entertainer?)
We have the incredible asset of our adult camp. We will strengthen our already successful intergenerational program.

I was a camper many years ago for just one special summer at BHEC. The feeling of community that I remember is still there, together with the magnificent property, the star-studded nights, the warm and caring staff, and the commitment to cultural Jewish values. I invite all prospective families to make an appointment and come up to camp with me for a tour. It is quite beautiful in fall and spring, and if you don't mind snow, it is very pretty in winter too.

One of the nicest things about BHEC is that almost everyone who comes, stays. And when you interview new children at the end of their first summer, even if they are older campers, they report that they were accepted and made to feel part of the family from the first day. Our current families are always happy to speak with prospective families, adult to adult and child to child. Take us up on this offer. Our talented children's camp Director, Seth Adelsberg, and I are happy to speak with you and to hear any questions or suggestions you may have.

I look forward to meeting you,

Linda

OPEN HOUSE!!!! Join Us On October 25th For A Day At Camp For Prospective Camp Families

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:53:00 CDT

When: SUNDAY-October 25th
Time:11:30-3:00
Take a trip to BHEC and enjoy a tour and lunch

Please sign up and we will send you details

RSVP to randi@bhecamps.com or call the office at (877) 543-4333

*** First time campers entering 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade--we have an introductory price of $2500 for either session. In additon, word will be coming shortly about an addtional scholarhip for Jewish campers who have never been to a Jewish camp before. Imagine paying as low as $1500 for your child to have the summer of a lifetime!!!

*While we would love to see current camp families, the day is only for new and prosepctive families

September and October Birthdays!!

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:53:00 CDT

Happy Birthday to all of our campers born in September and October!!

September
Carynn	Maldonado	9/1
Inbar	Erez	9/2
Rachael	Halpert	9/2
Chelsea	Deutschmeister	9/5
Olivia	Drimer	9/5
Leah	Glickstein	9/6
Yonatan	Benyamini	9/7
Benjamin	Fiebert	9/7
Taylor	Sim	9/8
Nicole	Siegel	9/9
Jonathan	Strilka	9/9
Oleg	Kasianchuk	9/10
Carly	Kramer	9/10
Gal	Harel	9/10
Neta	Shacham	9/12
Lawrence	Harari	9/12
Jacob	Robbins	9/12
Alana	Pogostin	9/12
Caleigh	Gill	9/13
Allie	Gelfond	9/15
Sarah	Dickstein	9/15
Rohan	Mehta	9/16
Chloe	Christian	9/18
Aaron	Spiliopoulos	9/20
Elissa	Bandler	9/22
Juliann	Heaney	9/22
Jacob	Steiner	9/23
Leigh Ann	Cannon	9/23
Kenneth	Pomeranz	9/27
Rebecca	Dressler	9/29
October
David	Vermes	10/4
Megan	Sullivan	10/4
Haley	Fiebert	10/5
Brian	Gips	10/6
Jordan	Yair	10/8
mikey (michael )	oved	10/8
Sarah	Axelrad	10/10
Daniel	Robinson	10/11
Shira	Peretz	10/11
Alana	Joachim	10/13
Nicole	Lakhman	10/13
David	Baum	10/15
Yoela	Koplow	10/17
Ethan	Roberts	10/20
Jake	Kolenberg	10/23
Charlie	Wanderer	10/25
Harris	Monte	10/25
Eric	Attias	10/26
Lauren	Guili	10/26
Emily	Iannucci	10/26
Julia	Iannucci	10/26
Evan	Hyman	10/26
Alison	Walker	10/28
Ella	Kopans	10/28
Miriam	Harrow	10/29
Donovan	Levy	10/31
Benjamin	Levy	10/31