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Camp Kesher At Home (CKH)

CKH Science, Magic and Adventure Camp

  • What is Camp Kesher at Home? 

CKH is Oregon NCSY’s newest project that combines the excitement of Camp Kesher, innovative thinking and top notch programming. Camp will run from Monday – Friday from 9 am – 12 pm from June 22nd –  June 26th. CKH has been created with the mission of providing your children with the structure they need so parents can have the break they deserve.

  • Are you canceling the in-person Camp Kesher that is slated to take place August 9-20th in Lacamas, WA?

Nope. At this point in time we are staying hopeful.  As long as the CDC, as well as our staff, feel that it is safe to run camp, we will. CKH is an additional project of Camp Kesher and is open to campers who aren’t registered for the in person camp.

  • What kind of programs will CKH offer? Will my kids be on zoom the entire time?

There are 3 camp offerings for campers currently in 3rd-5th grade – 1) Science, Magic and Adventure Camp, 2) Crafting Camp and 3) Classic Camp.  Every 10 kids registered for a camp will form a bunk, and will be assigned a counselor.  Each day, campers and staff will meet over zoom for a bunk activity and some Jewish learning. Then, counselors and guest presenters will lead the campers in the day’s activities. Campers can choose to work on their projects in front of their computer or in a more comfortable location while the counselor will remain on zoom the entire time to be available to answer any questions.  This way, parents can remain free from interruptions. 

No matter what camp you select, CKH staff will assemble a box of all the necessary supplies.  The contents will be clearly labelled by day so that your kids can participate in activities without your help.  The boxes can either be picked up for free (in Portland) or shipped for an additional $25.  

  • Is there a minimum number of campers needed to run a camp? 

Yes, we need a minimum of 5 campers to run a bunk.  A bunk will fill at 10 campers.  If more than 10, but less than 15 campers register for the same camp, we will adjust the bunk sizes accordingly. 

  • Is camp refundable?

Due to the time crunch we are operating in, CKH has been set up without a registration fee.  Camps are non refundable but are transferable.  If a camper cannot attend camp at the last minute, their parents can find another camper to take their place. 

  • Are there scholarships? 

The policy of Oregon NCSY is to never turn a participant away due to lack of funding. Please reach out to us to discuss your specific situation.

 

Here is a brief description of the camp* (including prices):

Science, Magic and Adventure Camp – Would your child love to learn real magic tricks from a talented magician? Watch Mad Science shows and run the experiments on their own? Enjoy Minute to Win It games and adventure challenges? Then Magic, Science and Adventure Camp is the perfect one for them.  (Price: $175)

*activities are subject to change based on availability

CKH Science, Magic and Adventure Camp

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  • Terms and Conditions - Application Agreement Authorization, Release and Waiver

  • My child and I are familiar with the NCSY standards of conduct (www.ncsy.org/standards) and my child agrees to scrupulously uphold these standards throughout his/her participation on the program.

    I am entering this agreement on behalf of both my child and myself, and understand this agreement will be binding on both of us. I have read this release and I fully understand its contents.

    Parental Authorization: Photo, Audio and Video Media Recordings

    As a condition of my child's participation on an NCSY Summer Program, I hereby grant permission, without reservation, to NCSY and the OU to take and to use photographs and/or sound/image and/or video recordings (any of the foregoing, Media Recordings ) of my child to describe such Summer Program and to use the same for promotion of good will, public education, and/or fundraising and other related activities of NCSY and the OU, and I waive any right to inspect or approve the photograph(s) or finished version(s) of works incorporating the Media Recordings. This includes posting Media Recordings on public websites and social media outlets.

    By checking below, I release both NCSY and the OU, its officers, trustees, agents, employees, independent contractors, licensees and assignees (including photographers), from all claims that I may have or might have, for any cause of action arising out of taking/recording and/or use of Media Recordings described in this section.

    By checking below, I waive any present or future claims I may have based on any usage of Media Recordings described in this section.

    I have read this release and waiver and I fully understand its contents. In consideration of the acceptance of my child to the NCSY Summer Program for which we have applied, I do hereby agree to the two items listed below:

    1. Cancellation and Withdrawal: Due to the time crunch we are operating in, CKH has been set up without a registration fee. Camps are non refundable but are transferable. If a camper cannot attend camp at the last minute, their parents can find another camper to take their place.

    2. Mailing List Permission: As a condition of my child's participation in the Summer Program experience, I agree to permit my child's name and contact information to be shared with NCSY professionals and other program participants.

    By checking below, I release both NCSY and the OU, its officers, trustees, agents, employees, independent contractors, licensees and assignees (including photographers), from all claims that I may have or might have, for any cause of action arising out of taking/recording and/or use of Media Recordings described in this section.