Magnivim CBM Live! - Camp Barney Medintz

FALL 2015
SUMMER 2016 HIGHLIGHTS
NEW! Magnivim
Two Week Option During 1st Session
FOR CAMPERS COMPLETING 4TH–6TH GRADES
Camp Barney Medintz has always offered incredible four
week options for boys and girls ages 8-16. Many years ago,
Camp Barney began offering a two week option for boys and
girls ages 8-10. New for summer 2016, Camp Barney will offer
Magnivim (“cool kids”), a two week option for boys and girls
ages 10-12! Offered June 5-16 and June 19-30, Magnivim is
designed for older campers who have never been to overnight
camp or who want to experience it for two weeks. Campers
will enjoy all of the adventures at CBM, plus water skiing, the
“Hurricane” water slides, horseback riding, zip lines and ropes
courses, field and court sports, music, theater, film studio,
dance, crafts, camper kitchen, fencing or scuba diving, a kayak
or tree climbing trip, and more!
Space is limited in each Magnivim session. For more information,
please contact us at [email protected] or 678-812-3844.
CBM Live!
Two Week Theater Program During 1st Session
FOR CAMPERS COMPLETING 5TH–7TH GRADES
“CBM LIVE!” takes center stage from June 19-30. This two
week theater specialty camp is perfect for campers who
are passionate about acting and all aspects of theater. This
experience encompasses a variety of creative arts activities,
including set design, theater tech, costumes and stage makeup, music, dance, and film/media. “CBM LIVE!” campers will
also enjoy other Camp Barney favorites including swimming,
kayaking, the “Hurricane” water slides, stand-up paddle boards,
camper kitchen, and more!
Space is limited for CBM LIVE! For more information, please
contact us at [email protected] or 678-812-3844.
Camp Barney Medintz 2016 Registration
RETURNING CAMPER REGISTRATION
started October 8 at 10 am EDT through
October 15 at 10 pm EDT
Includes returning campers and their siblings, campers
who attended “The CBM Experience,” Camp Isidore
Alterman CBM Overnight, and CBM Family Camp.
New campers registering for Magnivim or CBM LIVE!
can also register with returning campers.
WE’VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU TO
REGISTER ONLINE FOR SUMMER 2016!
To register, please go to campbarney.org
and click on ENROLL NOW. Please
thoroughly complete the registration
form and all the required fields.
OPEN REGISTRATION
starts October 18 at 10 am EDT
You might be wondering if submitting an
application will ensure a space for your
camper? Within five business days (usually
sooner), we will send acceptance emails. Some
campers may be placed on our waiting list, as
age groups fill very rapidly—some groups fill by
the second day of registration. We will do our
best to accommodate families wishing to be a
part of our 2016 Summer Season.
Amazing New Cabins Now Being Built For 2016 Summer Season!
Every year, dozens of buildings and/or
spaces at Camp Barney are renovated and
freshened up. This year, we’re demolishing
the oldest cabins in Village 2 (camp space for
girls ages 10–12) and constructing 12 brand
new cabins. Cabin upgrades include more
storage space, larger sleeping areas, new
beds and mattresses, two decks, and more!
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Camp Barney Medintz Newsletter • Fall, 2015
2016 Summer Session Dates
We have so much to consider when selecting our camp dates, from
school closings and openings to Maccabi Games. After thorough research,
we have chosen dates that we hope will accommodate your family.
1ST SESSION
Sunday, June 5–Thursday, June 30
JUNE 2016
INFO SESSIONS AND REUNIONS
COMPLETING GRADES
Youth, Pre-Teen, and Teen (four weeks)
Sunday, June 5–Thursday, June 30
2nd–8th
Kochavim A (two weeks)
2nd–3rd
Hebrew word for “Stars”
Camp Barney Info Session Schedule:
GEORGIA
Sunday, June 5–Thursday, June 16
Kochavim B (two weeks)
Sunday, June 19–Thursday, June 30
2 –3
Magnivim A (two weeks)
4th–6th
Hebrew word for “Cool Kids”
nd
rd
Sunday, June 5–Thursday, June 16
Oct. 18, 1:00 & 4:00 pm MJCCA, Zaban Park
Oct. 25, 1:00 & 4:00 pm MJCCA, Zaban Park
December 8, 7:00 pm Savannah Jewish Ed. Alliance
ALABAMA
October 29, 7:00 pm
TENNESSEE
Magnivim B (two weeks)
Sunday, June 19–Thursday, June 30
4th–6th
CBM LIVE! Theater Program (two weeks)
Sunday, June 19–Thursday, June 30
5th–7th
2ND SESSION
Sunday, July 3–Thursday, July 28
JULY 2016
Each fall, Camp Barney travels all around the southeast,
presenting fun musical slideshows and information about
the upcoming summer. Attendees have the chance chance
to meet the camp directors as well as new and returning
camp families, and have all their questions answered.
November 5, 7:00 pm
November 9, 7:00 pm
FLORIDA
November 12, 7:00 pm
November 15, 4:00 pm
November 16, 7:00 pm
December 6, 2:30 pm
Gordon JCC of Nashville
Memphis JCC
Jewish Fed of Sarasota-Manatee
Tampa JCC
Jewish Academy of Orlando
Adolph & Rose Levis JCC, Boca Raton
NORTH CAROLINA
COMPLETING GRADES
Youth, Pre-Teen, and Teen (four weeks)
Sunday, July 3–Thursday, July 28
2nd–8th
Kochavim C (two weeks)
Sunday, July 3–Thursday, July 14
2 –3
Kochavim D (two weeks)
Sunday, July 17–Thursday, July 28
2nd–3rd
November 18, 7:00 pm Homewood Suites by
Hilton Raleigh
November 19, 7:00 pm Levine JCC of Charlotte
LOUISIANA
nd
Levite JCC of Birmingham
rd
NOTE: If you have questions or would like more information,
please contact us at [email protected] or 678-812-3844.
December 2, 7:00 pm
Goldring-Woldenberg JCC – Metairie
2015 CAMP BARNEY REUNION
On December 20, hundreds of campers from around the
southeast will come together for our annual Camper
Reunion. Please save the date and join us at Stars & Strikes
in Sandy Springs, Georgia from 1:00-3:00 pm.
campbarney.org
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Special Staff Recognized by Peers in 2015!
During a special gathering
after Summer 2015, several
staff were selected and
recognized by their peers for
their exceptional commitment
to our campers and our
overall program. We are
so proud of all of our staff
and wish to acknowledge
these five individuals whose
significant efforts, huge hearts,
and tremendous dedication
positively impacted Camp
Barney in 2015.
Brett Birnberg, Counselor
11 Years at CBM • North Carolina State University • Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Tommy Walker, Program Director/Theatre Director
3 years at CBM • BA, University of Alabama • Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Bobby Newman, Unit Head
14 Years at CBM • New York University • Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Brandon Samarel, Counselor
6 Years at CBM • College of Charleston • Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Bradley Schleicher, Horseback Riding Staff
6 Years at CBM • University of Georgia • Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Core Values at CBM
...ALWAYS OUR TRADITION
Kavod (Respect)
Kehillah (Community)
Tikun Olam
(Repair the World)
Ruach (Spirit!)
Limud Etgar (Learning
and pursuing Challenges)
Ahavat Eretz Yisrael (Israel)
Havayot Simcha
(Adventure & Fun)
5342 Tilly Mill Road
Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
is the summer resident camp of the
Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta
Phone: 678.812.3844
E-mail: [email protected]
campbarney.org
Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta | 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338 | 678.812.4000 |
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