Camp Micah


Item Number: 108

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $4,000

Online Close: Feb 26, 2013 10:00 PM EST

Bid History: 0 bids








Description

Winning bidder will receive a two-week camp session at Camp Micah in Maine from July 22-August 5, 2013.



  • Camper must be entering grades 3-6 (September 2013).

  • Minimum bid $2000  - Value of 2 Week Taste is $4000*. Transportation costs to and from Camp Micah are not included. 

  • Auction item can only be applied to new camp families.

  • Camper and their family will need to comply with and meet Camp Micah’s regular enrollment, eligibility and participation requirements, including timely completion and submission of all required applications and other forms. 


*Proof of auction payment must be supplied upon enrollment but this can be supplied by Devotion Auction committee


Welcome to A 2-Week Taste of Camp Micah!


Camp Micah is a traditional, Jewish, co-ed, overnight summer camp for campers ages 7-15.  Micah sits on the shore of 735
acre Peabody Pond, in Bridgton, Maine.  We are located 2.5 hours from Boston and 40 minutes from Portland.  In addition to a wide array of activities you will find a caring, fun and strong community.


Campers come to Micah each year for 2, 3.5 and 7.5 week sessions.  Our well-rounded program offers sports, creative & performing arts, waterfront, and much more.  We also offer a full tripping/hiking program and special event days throughout the summer. 
Led by our experienced team of administrators, our staff is hired very
selectively and come to camp for the right reasons!  Camp Micah only selects staff members that truly understand all that is involved in building a camper’s confidence, self-esteem and skill level.


Judaism is woven into the fabric of life at Micah by connecting campers to their rich Jewish heritage.  Our truly unique and
spirited Friday Night Services coupled with our exciting, creative, educational and social action Shabbat programs make being Jewish fun and meaningful.


Camp Micah Testimonials



Parent Testimonials


“Adam has been home for two days and he hasn’t stopped talking about camp. Since he’s been home, Adam has been singing his heart out…silly songs, popular songs (some with rewritten lyrics), color war chants and Jewish tunes and they are all equally cool to him. He talks about the fun he had at Shabbat services and how “spiritual” ledge was. It’s just great how Camp Micah allows ten-year-old boys to enjoy their immaturity and also experience such enormous social and emotional growth. Somehow, you’ve struck a perfect balance!”
-Laura (Micah Mother)


“I believe a parent’s primary concern/responsibility for their child is safety. The Camp Micah administration embraces this philosophy as if each camper were their own child. Their continual commitment to providing a safe/secure environment is reflected throughout all aspects of the camp.”
-Ilene (Micah Mother of 2 campers)


“Camp is making our sons better people, it is helping them to be the best people they can possibly be. They now believe that they can make a difference!”
- Adam (Micah Dad of 2 campers)


“For five years in a row, Camp Micah has been a place where our daughter has had fun, made friends and created positive memories that will last a lifetime. Our family loves Camp Micah. The staff at camp is involved, caring and really tuned into the needs of the campers.”
- Alice (Micah Mom)


“The constant hugging and display of emotion and friendship was beautiful and heartfelt. I even noticed the understated dress code this year – these kids were dressed like campers!  It seemed to me that the kids at Micah are getting the message (at least while at camp) that how you dress is less important than who you are. I credit the positive atmosphere and my children’s love and passion for Camp Micah to the wonderful people who surround them, their friends and staff.”
- Tania (Micah Mom of 4 campers)


“One of the things that impressed me most about Camp Micah was that my son improved in several sports.  He came home and I could not believe the level of instruction he received.  Even his tennis coach said something.”
- Michelle (parent of 10 year old boy and 13 year old girl)


“Our son came all the way from Israel to spend a month at Camp Micah. After hearing him describe the camp, we would like to attend as well!”
- Yoram (Micah Dad)


Camper Testimonials


“It’s my favorite place in the world and I think it always will be!”
- Sam, 10th Grade


“I like that I can just be myself!”
- Ben, 7th grade


“I’ve been to a few camps but this one was just so much more welcoming and really feels like my home away from home.”
- Rachel, 5th grade


“The people is what Micah is all about. My bunkmates became my best friends and the counselors were always there for us. You could always try new things everyday and I challenged myself in ways I never thought I could… I did what I never would have in school, I performed on stage in front of hundreds of people!”
- Dina, 9th grade


“What I like most about camp is that it’s like a big family that welcomes me in. Counselors and campers make it a great place to be!”
- Chase, 8th grade


“Easily, the best three summers of my life! I hope to be back as a CIT and counselor in the future.”
- Michael, 10th grade


“The food was awesome and I love all the choices and salad bars!”
- Jordan, 7th grade


“I loved the hiking program…I went on almost every one I could!”
- Emily, 5th grade


“Playing against other camps is my favorite thing to do. We play to win but we also have a great time!”
- Gabe, 8th grade


“I never thought I’d say this but I love Shabbat at camp!”
- Josh, 6th grade


Activities at Camp Micah


Our schedule offers campers the opportunity to choose their activities within a structured format. Although each camper has a certain amount of choice, the scheduling system is designed to require a well-rounded day filled with water activities, sports, the arts and more.



Campers are able to choose the activities on-line that they would like on their schedule before camp begins.  They then have opportunities to modify their personalized schedules as the summer progresses.


Throughout the session campers can also participate in many inter-camp competitions in almost all of our sporting activities.  These include tournaments held at Micah or other surrounding camps.


Team Sports



Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball, Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Hockey, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Kickball



Individual Sports


Archery, Tennis, Golf, Fencing, Frolf, Wrestling, Gymnastics



Micah Extreme


Skate Park, BMX Bike Course, Mountain Biking & Boarding



Aquatics/Waterfront


Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing, Wind Surfing, Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing, Instructional Swim, Swim Team, Lifeguard Training, Free Swim



Hiking/Wilderness


Hiking/Backpacking, Nature Studies/Survival Skills, Gardening, Canoe Trips, White Water Rafting Trips, Outdoor Skills, Ropes Course



Theater/Arts


Arts & Crafts (Ceramics • Jewelry • Basketry • Batik • Weaving • Macramé • Candle Making • Studio Art • Tie-Dye • Painting • Wood Working Fabric Arts • Sketching • Leather Work • Metal/Plaster Casting), Performing Arts (Producing • Directing • Play Performance • Stage Management • Skits • Scenery Design • Musicals • Stage Lighting • Musical Instrument Lessons • Voice Training), Dance (Chorus • Ballet • Jazz • Modern • Folk • Tap • Hip-Hop • Swing), Music



Special Events


All-Camp Activities, Inter-Camp Competitions, Overnight Trips, Evening Activities/Dances, Social Action Opportunities, Color War, Trips



Multimedia


Radio, Video, Photography



 



Link is www.campmicah.com


 

Special Instructions

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. 


CHECKS TO BE MADE OUT TO DEVOTION SCHOOL AND MAILED TO CINDY TUNGATE, DEVOTION SCHOOL SPRING CARNIVALE, 345 HARVARD STREET, BROOKLINE, MA 02446 (OR DROPPED IN HER MAILBOX AT SCHOOL)


All winning bidders will be charged a transaction fee of 5%, not to exceed $20 per item, to cover a portion of the auction transaction fees. We thank you for bidding and supporting the school.


 


 

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Camp Micah