ParentHandbook2016

MEET OUR STAFF 

Executive Director, Chabad Lubavitch of Ontario 

Rabbi Zalman A. Grossbaum 

Camp Director 

Mrs. Ester Steinmetz 

Boys Director 

Shua Goldstein 

General Manager 

Mr. Yeruchum Ifraimov 

Transportation 

Shua Goldstein 

Office Staff 

Mrs. Bella Benchitrit - Mushki Spalter 

Pool & Aquatics Director 

Miriam Stoll 

Art Director 

Mrs. Bassie Spalter 

Looking forward 

to another 

amazing summer 

together!

SWIMMING A TYPICAL DAY 

CAMP GEAR 

TRIPS 

CIT PROGRAM 

9:00-9:15 Arrival & Lineup 

9:15-9:45 Davening Prayers 

9:45-10:30 Activity #1 

10:30-10:45 Snack 

10:45-11:45 Swimming 

11:45-12:30 Leadership Program 

12:30-1:30 Lunch & Singing 

1:30-2:15 Camp Activity 

2:15-3:00 Activity #3 & Snack 

3:00-3:40 Activity #4 

3:40-4:00 Snack, Lineup, Dismissal 

Each camper, in the CIT program, should bring daily, (except 

on full trip days) a bathing suit, bathing cap (optional), towel, 

flip flops or bathing slippers. Sunscreen should also be sent 

daily. Campers swim four times a week, with each session consisting 

of swim instruction and free swim 

Girls: 

Monday– 1/2 day trip 

Wednesday– full day trip 

Boys: 

Tuesday– 1/2 day trip 

Thursday– full day trip 

*It is imperative that your child(ren) wear a camp 

t-shirt on ALL trip days. 

*Swimming gear should not be sent to camp on full day trips. 

T-shirts, caps, Kippahs and knapsacks can be 

purchased for $10.00 each at the orientation 

meeting, or on the first day of camp. 

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CIT PROGRAM 

Our teenagers will learn hands-on how to be responsible, attentive, 

and fantastic counselors! Levi Katzman (boys) and 

Devorah Parshan (girls) will give the campers a great summer 

while teaching and directing them. This program includes First- 

Aid and CPR training, leadership workshops, exciting field trips, 

late nights and overnights, so stay tuned! 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Message from the Director…...……………………..Page 2 

Safety……………………………….…………………….….Page 3 

Transportation (excluding Tiny Tots).………..Page 4-5 

Specialties…………...………………..………….……..Page 6-7 

SUPPLY LIST ORIENTATION 

STAFF 

Thursday, June 30th, 8:00 pm—9:00 pm 

770 Chabad Gate – PARENTS ONLY 

*If you are attending the orientation for Preschool program 

it is unnecessary to attend for the School Age/CIT 

orientations as well, as much of the information is the 

same. 

*If you are unable to attend any of the orientations all the 

information will be available on our website 

Important Reminders……………………….………...Page 8 

July Menu…………………………...…..……….………..Page 9 

Tiny Tots Division………………………………….Page 10-11 

Preschool Division………………………………...Page 12-13 

BCM Division……………………...………………..Page 14-15 

School Age Girls…………………………………....Page 16-17 

School Age Boys…………………………………….Page 18-19 

Please send the following LABELED items with your 

child to camp everyday besides full day trips 

Bathing Suit 

Towel 

Bathing cap (optional) 

Water shoes 

Sunscreen 

Water bottle 

CIT Program………………………………….…….Page 20-21 

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905-731-7000 

WWW.CAMPLUBAVITCH.CA

CAMP GEAR 

TRIPS 

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR 

Dear Parents, 

Welcome to the Lubavitch Day Camp Family! 

As we begin another wonderful summer at Lubavitch Day Camp, 

we would like to take this opportunity to update you with all the 

camp information for this coming summer. Here in LDC we pride 

ourselves with combining fun and excitement along with 

friendship and meaningful summer experiences. 

As always it is our objective to establish a close rapport between 

the parents and the Lubavitch Day Camp staff. If at any time you 

feel the need to discuss any matter with the staff, please call our 

office and we will direct you to the right person. 

The following information is a basic synopsis of what you need to 

know for this year’s camp program. Please take the time to review 

it properly and familiarize yourself with the necessary 

information. 

Looking forward to 

another fun filled and 

successful summer! 

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Ester Steinmetz 

Director 

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WWW.CAMPLUBAVITCH.CA 


SCHOOL AGE BOYS 



9:45-10:30 Activity #1 

10:30-10:45 Snack 

10:45-11:45 Swimming 

11:45-12:30 Activity #2 




3:00-3:40 Activity #4 


Each camper, in the School Age program, should bring daily, 

(except on full trip days) a bathing suit, bathing cap 

(optional), towel, flip flops or bathing slippers. Sunscreen 

should also be sent daily. Campers swim four times a week, 

with each session consisting of swim instruction and free 

swim 

Tuesday – 1/2 day trip 

Thursday – full day trip 



*Swimming gear should not be sent to camp 

on full day trips. 




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SCHOOL AGE BOYS 

This division of camp will be held at 770 Chabad Gate and CHAT at 200 

Willmington. The beautiful outdoor fields, indoor gym, and airconditioned 

accommodations will no doubt enhance our summer program. 

Pick up and drop off, as well as swimming and a couple of activities, 

are located at 770 Chabad Gate. We are privileged to have Shua 

Goldstein, an experienced and dynamic camp presence, as our 

Division Director. Head counselors Yosef Rice and Menachem 

Schmukler are returning staff members and have spent many months 

planning and preparing an exciting program for your child. All are seasoned 

"campaholics" and together they will instill a wonderful camp 

spirit, which will inspire campers and staff alike. 

SAFETY 

Safety and security are our number one priority! We have a full time security 

guard hired and we attend yearly meetings to update our safety 

procedures. Seminars for counsellors including safety, leadership training, 

basic first aid, caring for special needs children, allergies, etc., will be 

held before camp and throughout the summer, to continually upgrade the 

abilities and techniques of our staff. 

NO FOOD MAY BE BROUGHT TO CAMP - Due to severe allergies 

and kashrut standards, no food may be brought to camp, not even just for the 

bus ride. (For birthday parties contact one of your child's head counselors). 


STAFF 






same. 



Please send the following LABELED items with your child 

to camp everyday besides full day trips 

Bathing Suit 

Towel 


Water shoes 

Sunscreen 

Water bottle 

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Please note the following dismissal policies: 

1) Campers 7 years and under must have an adult present, to place and take them 

off the bus during pick-up and afternoon drop-off. 

2) Please notify us of any change in your child’s pick-up routine. Children will 

not be allowed to leave early without written consent from a parent/guardian. 

3) Parents who are picking up their children from camp must sign out. 

4) Children will not be allowed to leave camp with a relative without written 

consent from a parent. 

5) Please complete the authorized pickup information to avoid pickup hassle. 

PLEASE LABEL ALL CLOTHING AND BAGS! 

Many children have identical clothing and bags, so please label all your 

child's belongings! 

Please do not send any valuable items with 

your child to camp, as we cannot take 

responsibility for them. Should your 

child lose an item, camp has a lost & 

found area. You are welcome to 

come and look for your child's lost 

article. 

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CAMP GEAR 

TRIPS 

TRANSPORTATION 

New this year! GPS trackers on each bus! Parents will be able to track the 

progress of their child’s bus using an app on their phone. 

Much effort is placed on transportation, for we know that it is one of the 

keys to a happy camp-parent relationship. 

With all our preparation, planning and years of experience, we know that 

many things can affect the consistency of our routes. It goes without 

saying that the first few days of each period will be erratic; some children 

are apprehensive about getting onto a strange bus, while others must 

satisfy the urge for unscheduled stops; the driver must do the run with 

noise and distractions that were not present during practice trials; 

seating becomes a major issue for friends; and on and on. 

Even after the first few days of orientation, traffic slow-downs, 

construction, change of drivers for various reasons, parents who have 

prolonged discussions with bus personnel, yes, even time out to maintain 

proper decorum on the buses, can slow down a route from time to time. 

As well, we must be aware of the human element and expect that each 

driver take the bus at a pace which is within the law and that is safest for 

him/her. We would rather have a professional who is extremely safe, and 

slightly slower, than one who pushes too hard. 

You will be notified by email of the estimated pickup time 

approximately 2-3 days before camp. 

When any route takes consistently 

longer than the limits we have established, 

we are prepared to 

make changes. We ask for 

your co-operation when 

these changes occur. 

2012 

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SCHOOL AGE GIRLS 



9:45-10:30 Activity #1 

10:30-10:45 Snack 

10:45-11:45 Swimming 

11:45-12:30 Activity #2 




3:00-3:40 Activity #4 



(except on full trip days) a bathing suit, bathing cap (optional), 

towel, flip flops or bathing slippers. Sunscreen should also be 

sent daily. Campers swim four times a week, with each session 

consisting of swim instruction and free swim 

Monday – 1/2 day trip 

Wednesday – full day trip 





T-shirts, caps, and knapsacks can be purchased for 

$10.00 each at the orientation meeting, or on the 

first day of camp. 

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SCHOOL AGE GIRLS 

We are very confident that our experienced head staff, who are 

bursting with camp spirit, will provide excitement and enjoyment 

for every camper. Tamar Gerber and Chana Gittel Lipskier 

have worked many months on fresh ideas to enhance our program. 

Both are seasoned campaholics bursting with enthusiasm 

and camp spirit. This division of camp will be held at 770 Chabad 

Gate and 18 Atkinson. Pickup and drop off are always at the Chabad 

Gate location. 

TRANSPORTATION - YOU CAN HELP! 

Below are a few hints that can help 

make our service more efficient 

1. Be patient the first few days of each session. 

2. When a bus is late, please don't stop the bus to ask for an 

explanation; check your app or call the office and we will inform you 

or get back to you as soon as possible. 

3. Please have your child dressed appropriately, waiting by your door 

for the bus. The driver will honk the horn lightly to let you know the 

bus has reached your home. 


STAFF 






same. 



Please send the following LABELED items with your 

child to camp everyday besides full day trips 

Bathing Suit 

Towel 


Water shoes 

Sunscreen 

Water bottle 

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4. Please say your good-byes before the bus arrives. 

5. If you are aware that your child/ren will not be attending camp on a 

specific day, please send a note prior to that day, to let us know. A 

call to our office 24 hours prior to the change will also assist us. 

6. Should you wish to pick up your child, or have your 

child picked up, we must be informed of this by noon 

of that day. Last minute notification cannot be guaranteed. 

7. To help our bus drivers and to save time, if your child is not 

planning to come one day, please leave a white 

towel or sheet in front of your door, as a 

sign for us to be 

able to move on quickly. 

8. For the return home, please 

leave us some indication, 

i.e. an open door or a 

smiling face at the door, 

for the bus counselor will 

not come to the door. 

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CAMP GEAR 

TRIPS 

SPECIALTIES 

Swimming: Miriam Stoll is our Head Lifeguard this summer. 

Miriam has been a lifeguard for many years. She is responsible for 

hiring our Red Cross certified swimming instructors and always 

will make sure the swimming program is safe and enjoyable. 

Campers swim four times a week, with each session consisting of 

swim instruction and free swim. 

Our outdoor Olympic size swimming pool is located on premises 

and includes a shallow, middle, and deep end as deep as 5 feet. 

Children must pass a deep end test before being allowed to swim 

in the deep end. 

Preschool children can bring a labeled life jacket to be left in 

camp, by the pool, for the summer. Life jackets are not mandatory. 

*The Tiny Tots division do not swim in the pool, they have inflatable 

paddle pools on premises. 

Archery: 

With a wide range of talented staff members and an incredible array 

of different bows and arrows Saugeen Shafts are the best 

archery lessons around! Teaching our 

campers how to safely and 

properly use a bow and arrow, 

archery lessons are a big hit! 


BCM GIRLS 



9:45-10:30 Activity #1 

10:30-10:45 Snack 

10:45-11:45 Swimming 

11:45-12:30 Activity #2 




3:00-3:40 Activity #4 



(except on full trip days) a bathing suit, bathing cap (optional), 

towel, flip flops or bathing slippers. Sunscreen should also be 

sent daily. Campers swim four times a week, with each session 

consisting of swim instruction and free swim 

You will receive a certificate at the end of the month listing your 

child’s swimming achievements. 

Monday – 1/2 day trip 

Wednesday – full day trip 





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ORIENTATION 

SUPPLY LIST STAFF 

BCM GIRLS 

Chana Levine and Zissel Klien are joining us this summer. Two 

seasoned Head Counselors who bring with them unparalleled excitement 

and chayus. With a crew of dedicated and Chassidishe 

(modest) counselors the girls will thrive and enjoy the fantastic 

program this summer. This division of camp will be held at the 

Netivot Hatorah day school, located at 18 Atkinson Ave. 






same. 



Please send the following LABELED items with your child 

to camp everyday besides full day trips 

Bathing Suit 

Towel 


Water shoes 

Sunscreen 

Water bottle 

SPECIALTIES 

Arts & Crafts is a basic component of our fun filled program. 

Mrs. Spalter, who will head this specialty as she has in the past, is 

well known for her love of arts and crafts activities. She has spent 

much time preparing new imaginative crafts for this coming camp 

season, something we eagerly await. 

Tennis continues in Lubavitch Day Camp! Once a week our 

School age boys divisions will enjoy Tennis lessons given by Ten 

Ten Sports. This will be in addition to the sports leagues that take 

place throughout the week. New this year! School age girls and 

BCM will also have tennis lessons weekly! 

Our music and movement program for Preschool and Tiny Tots 

includes lyrics, dance, instruments and FUN! The children will 

learn coordination and rhythm while singing and moving! 

Rabbi B has devoted his life to ensuring that Jewish children's 

entertainment is of high quality and meets the needs and standards 

of today's Jewish family. His interactive, educational singalong is a 

new favorite of our preschool division. 

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TRIPS 

CAMP GEAR 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

You will receive an introductory phone call from your child’s 

counsellor 1-2 days prior to camp. 

Please label all clothing, bags and belongings. 

Lost items will be placed in The Lost & Found located in the 

front of the camp office. 

NO food may be brought to camp due to severe allergies and 

kashrut standards. 

Our website, WWW.CAMPLUBAVITCH.CA will be 

updated daily with pictures, trips, and camper contests. 

An informative newsletter regarding the past week’s highlights 

and the upcoming week’s program, menu, and trips will be 

sent home every Friday. 

An email will be sent 2-3 days prior to camp to notify you of 

pick-up and drop off times (excluding Tiny Tots). 

Camp Tshirts must be worn on all trip days. 

Children should come to camp with a 

cap, water bottle, and sunscreen 

already applied. Sunscreen will 

be reapplied before swimming. 


PRESCHOOL 

10:00-10:15 Arrival & Morning Lineup 

10:15-10:40 Circle Time 

10:40-10:50 Snack 

10:50-11:20 Activity #1 

11:20-12:10 Change & Instructional Swim 


12:45-1:30 Camp Theme Activity 

1:30-2:00 Activity #2 

2:00-2:30 Activity #3 


Please send the needed swimming supplies on Monday. After 

your child has finished swimming we will have his\her towel 

and bathing suit hung to dry & we will send it back home on 

Friday to be washed. If your child should not go swimming one 

day, please send a note to inform the counselor. 

Campers swim four times a week, with each session consisting 

of swim instruction and free swim 

Wednesday – Full day trip (low traffic areas) 



T-shirts, caps, Kippahs, and knapsacks can be 



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PRESCHOOL 

JULY MENUS 

In the Pre-School division our co- directors are Mrs. Baila Vaturi 

Miriam Feigenson. Both return to us with many years of camp experience, 

energy, and creativity. Baila, a mother of four, is an outstanding 

educator and charismatic leader. Mushki Spalter will be 

coordinating the program and camp logistics for preschool. We look 

forward to their enthusiasm. This division will be held at our spacious 

facilities, 770 Chabad Gate just east of Bathurst. 

Week 1 - July 5th 

Tuesday – Chicken, Pasta, and Soup 

Wednesday – Lasagna & Soup/ 

Sandwiches 


Monday – Hotdogs and Fries 

Tuesday – Grilled Cheese and 

Soup 


STAFF 

Monday July 4th 1:30-2:30 pm 

770 Chabad Gate – Parents & Campers 




same. 



Please send the following items every Monday 

Bathing Suit 

Towel 

Water shoes 

Sunscreen 

Please send the following items daily 

Water bottle 

Cap 

Thursday – Lasagna / Sandwiches 

and Soup 

Friday - Pizza and vegetables 


Monday – Fettuccini Alfredo, Corn & 

Soup 

Tuesday – Falafel, French Fries & 

soup 

Wednesday – – Hamburgers & 

French Fries & Soup / Sandwiches 

Thursday – – Sandwiches / Hamburgers 

& French Fries / Chicken 

Fingers & Mashed Potatoes 


Wednesday – Meatballs, Spaghetti 

and Soup / Sandwiches 

Thursday – Sandwiches / Meatballs 

& Spaghetti / French 

Toast & Soup 

Friday - Pizza and Soup 


Monday – Pancakes and French 

toast 

Tuesday – Hotdogs and Fries 

Wednesday -Lasagna & Soup/ 

Sandwiches 

Thursday –Lasagna and Soup/ 

Grilled Cheese/ Sandwitches 


*All campers should bring a labelled change of clothing to camp, in a 

labelled shoe box. 

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TINY TOTS 


STAFF 

CAMP GEAR 

TRIPS 

TINY TOTS 

Our director is Mrs. Racheli Freidman who is joining us from 

Miami, Florida. She has been a staff member at Lubavitch Day 

Camp for many years and brings new and innovative programming. 

Our teachers in the Tiny Tot division are Mrs. Iris Zipori, 

Mrs. Etty Mecica, Linda Walter and more! Mrs. Zipori has 

been a great asset to our camp in the past as well as her many 

years of experience working with children throughout the year. 

Mrs. Mecica is a beloved teacher in Associated Hebrew School. 

Their love and care for the children is most outstanding. This division 

will be held in the Chabad Flamingo, 8001 Bathurst Street. 

Monday July 4th, 10:30-11:30 am 

8001 Bathurst St – Parents & Campers 



Please send the following items every Monday 

Bathing Suit 

Towel 

Water shoes 

Sunscreen 

Please send the following items daily 

Water bottle 

Cap 


10:00-10:15 Arrival & Welcome Activity 

10:15-10:30 Morning Meeting 

10:30-10:50 Daily Specialty 

10:50-11:00 Snack 

11:00-11:50 Change & Swim 

11:50-12:15 Lunch 

12:15-12:45 Themed Activity/ Free Play 

12:45-1:00 Circle Time and Dismissal 

The Tiny Tots Division swim daily in wading pools located on 

the premises. 

Campers’ swimming gear will be hung to dry in camp throughout 

the week. The children will bring them home on Friday. 

We have on-site trips every Wednesdays 

All campers will receive a camp T-shirt at 

orientation! Additional shirts, kippahs, caps and 

knapsacks can be purchased for $10.00 each at the 

orientation or on the first day of camp. 

*All campers should bring a labelled change of clothing to camp, in 

a labelled shoe box. 

*Campers that are not toilet-trained should have a months supply 

of toiletries (pampers & baby wipes) brought to camp by 

orientation. 

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