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CAMP ViBeS

CAMP ViBeS: Intentional Experiences

 

ENROLLMENT FOR SUMMER 2023 IS OPEN! <<<< CLICK HERE or scroll down!

For information, email Camryn Kruger - ckruger@vbs.org


We are thrilled to announce our THIRD summer of our wildly successful Summer Day Camp for 7th-12th graders, Camp ViBeS: VBS (i)ntentional (e)xperiences!

Our program creates opportunities for youth to actively improve our community, all while having fun and socializing. This critically acclaimed program has brought teens from all over LA County, both within our VBS Community and outside! Teens get the benefit of giving back to those less fortunate, exploring the natural surroundings of our own backyard and experiencing tons of adventures all over the great city of Los Angeles!

Camp ViBeS participants receive 40 hours of Community Service per session!

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Mondays & Wednesdays: Participate in Chesed Service Work with community-wide organizations in the mornings and enjoy playtime in the afternoons

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Enjoy Bachutz Outdoor Adventures throughout Los Angeles hills and mountains in the mornings and hit the beach in the afternoons

Fridays: Fun excursions, field trips and adventures such as Rock Climbing, Trapeze, Surfing, Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Ropes Course, Paintball, Parasailing, Goat Yoga and more!


CAMP ViBeS Dates: June 12 - August 4, 2023
9am-3pm


Session One

June 12 - 23

SOLD OUT!


Session Two

June 26 - July 7


Session Three

July 10 - 21

 


Session Four

July 24 - August 4

 


Tuition and Fee Structure Per Participant:

  • Choose from four 2-week sessions
    2 days a week of Chesed (on-site and off-site), 2 days a week of Bachutz (off-site), and 1 day a week of social events. 
    Each participant receives 40 hours of Community Service.

VBS Member $850 per session
Non-Members $950 per session

Camp ViBeS had 150 participants for Summer 2022, so SIGN UP ASAP!

 

Video Content & Pics

Look how much fun we had the last TWO summers!

Registration


Welcome to the VBS Youth Department, the central place for all children and teens of our community.

Below, please find the sign up form for Camp ViBeS: Intentional Experiences.

Four, 2 week sessions of Chesed, Bachutz, Community Service and Adventurous Field Trips.


Program Description:
Four, 2-week sessions from 9:30am-3pm, M-F. June 12 - August 4, 2023. Two days a week of off site service work, two days a week of off site Bachutz and one day a week of off site social events like Paintballing, Surfing, Trapeze, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Parasailing, going to the beach,eating ice cream/boba tea, etc! Each participant receives 40 hours of Community Service. 

Session 1: June 12 - June 23  SOLD OUT
Session 2: June 26 - July 7
Session 3: July 10 - July 21
Session 4: July 24 - August 4 



CAMP VIBES TUITION AND FEE STRUCTURE PER PARTICIPANT:
  • Camp ViBeS (Intentional Experiences) - Grades 7-12 - VBS Members $850/$950 Non-VBS Members PER SESSION.  
  • 40 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PER SESSION!
BEFORE YOU SIGN UP, MAKE SURE TO SIGN IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT FOR PAYMENT WITH ACH (E-checking through Plaid). Email Camryn (ckruger@vbs.org) if you need your login info.
 
At Valley Beth Shalom we encourage all participants to become members in order to take advantage of the full range of dynamic programming we have to offer.
 
For any Youth Department questions, please contact Director of Youth Engagement, Camryn Kruger at (818) 530-4025 or ckruger@vbs.org

If you'd like more information about VBS membership, dues and/or benefits, please contact Maya Aharon at (818) 530-4008 or maharon@vbs.org.

Yes, I would like to be a Parent Grade Ambassador for the Youth Department to help support and guide teen programming at Valley Beth Shalom.
Yes, I would like to be a Parent Grade Ambassador for the Youth Department to help support and guide teen programming at Valley Beth Shalom.


Youth 1 Information

ENROLLMENT

MEDICAL HISTORY


BACHUTZ PARENT AND PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
 
Here’s a glimpse at the different subjects that will be covered:
-Jewish Aspects of the Wilderness 
-Recognition of Helpful and Harmful Assets of the Wild
-Shelter Building
-Fire Safety
-First Aid
-Appreciation of Nature
-Backpacking Skills 
-Rope Tying, Fire Building
-Survival Tactics
-California Nature: Local Animals, Topography, and Landscape 
 
Location - Pending closures due to weather, fires, air quality, etc., we will hold the events at different parks and trailheads around LA County and Ventura County. 
 
This form is to be read and signed by both the parent and participant before the participant is allowed to take part in this activity. He/She must follow all instructions both adhered to by Valley Beth Shalom as well as the County of LA Department of Health and the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation. To learn more about the trails, you may visit their website at: https://trails.lacounty.gov/Prepare
 

Youth 2 Information

ENROLLMENT

MEDICAL HISTORY

 
BACHUTZ PARENT AND PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
 
Here’s a glimpse at the different subjects that will be covered:
-Jewish Aspects of the Wilderness 
-Recognition of Helpful and Harmful Assets of the Wild
-Shelter Building
-Fire Safety
-First Aid
-Appreciation of Nature
-Backpacking Skills 
-Rope Tying, Fire Building
-Survival Tactics
-California Nature: Local Animals, Topography, and Landscape 
 
Location - Pending closures due to weather, fires, air quality, etc., we will hold the events at different parks and trailheads around LA County and Ventura County. 
 
This form is to be read and signed by both the parent and participant before the participant is allowed to take part in this activity. He/She must follow all instructions both adhered to by Valley Beth Shalom as well as the County of LA Department of Health and the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation. To learn more about the trails, you may visit their website at: https://trails.lacounty.gov/Prepare

Youth 3 Information

ENROLLMENT

MEDICAL HISTORY

BACHUTZ PARENT AND PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
 
Here’s a glimpse at the different subjects that will be covered:
-Jewish Aspects of the Wilderness 
-Recognition of Helpful and Harmful Assets of the Wild
-Shelter Building
-Fire Safety
-First Aid
-Appreciation of Nature
-Backpacking Skills 
-Rope Tying, Fire Building
-Survival Tactics
-California Nature: Local Animals, Topography, and Landscape 
 
Location - Pending closures due to weather, fires, air quality, etc., we will hold the events at different parks and trailheads around LA County and Ventura County. 
 
This form is to be read and signed by both the parent and participant before the participant is allowed to take part in this activity. He/She must follow all instructions both adhered to by Valley Beth Shalom as well as the County of LA Department of Health and the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation. To learn more about the trails, you may visit their website at: https://trails.lacounty.gov/Prepare


ENROLLMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES AGREEMENT

By signing this Enrollment Agreement I/we acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. I/We understand that my/our child/children may not attend VBS Youth programs unless I/we have paid the full amount of tuition required or have established and am/are current with an automated credit card payment plan.Should I/ we need assistance with tuition it is my/our responsibility to contact the Valley Beth Shalom Administrative Office to set up the terms and conditions of my/our payment plan.

2. I/We understand that Valley Beth Shalom will enforce a behavior management policy. I/we understand that serious infractions such as, but not limited to, stealing, fighting, possession of contraband on campus (weapons, drugs or alcohol), willful destruction of school property, and/or bullying (including verbal and/or sexual harassment) may result in an immediate removal from class and may result in discipline up to and including dismissal with no refund of payment.

I/We have read, understand and agree to be bound by this enrollment agreement for myself/ourselves and on behalf of my/our child/children.

Important Dates & Refund Policy:

  • No refunds will be given for payments made for Camp ViBeS attendance after June 1, 2023 and families will be committed to the entire contracted amount – except as expressly set forth below in respect to Mandated Government Closures and VBS Required Closures.

  • The Pandemic Refund Policy is incorporated in and made a part of the Camp ViBeS enrollment materials.

Mandated Government Closure Refund Policy:

  • In the unlikely event of a Government Mandated Closure, VBS will provide refunds on the following basis for camp days occurring during the period of such closure as follows:

    • In the case of a Government Mandated Closure(s) that occurs during the 2023 Camp ViBeS season, VBS will provide a refund per student equal to 75% of the tuition that has been previously paid by the student’s family for the days that Camp ViBeS is closed due to a Government Mandated Closure.

    • Any refunds for Government Mandated Closures will be prorated for recipients of tuition assistance or other discounts.

      Families Electing to Keep Students at Home

        • In addition to Government Mandated Closures and VBS-Determined Closures, VBS recognizes that parents may elect, based on their own personal comfort, to keep their camper(s) home when Camp ViBeS generally (and the student’s classroom specifically) are open.

        • In such an event, while parents are of course able to make that determination and keep a child home from camp when it is otherwise open, no refund will be provided to the family for the period of that determination as that is part of the Shared Risk established in this policy. 

TRANSPORTATION RELEASE

I/We give permission and consent to VBS and its employees and agents to take my/our child/children on field trips as part of the normal curriculum and, to the extent possible, release Valley Beth Shalom and its employees and agents from any liability for personal injury to my/our child/children or property damage, except for injuries resulting from gross negligence of Valley Beth Shalom or their employees or agents.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY RELEASE

In the event of a medical emergency, in accordance with the Valley Beth Shalom emergency procedure, I/we, the undersigned parent(s) or legal guardian(s), do hereby release the appropriate personnel of Valley Beth Shalom to either administer first aid OR release the child/children to an emergency Hospital, urgent care facility or disaster center, for further treatment, as they deem necessary. Furthermore, I/we authorize appropriate care to be rendered by a duly licensed physician, nurse, surgeon, dentist and/or medical professional. This care may be given under whatever conditions are necessary to preserve the health and safety of the child/children. I/we further agree to pay all charges for that care and/or treatment. It is understood that if time and circumstances reasonably permit, VBS personnel will try, but are not required, to communicate with me/us prior to such treatment.

PHOTO/AUDIO/VIDEO/WEBSITE RELEASE

I/We give permission for photographs, video or audio recordings to be taken of my/our child/children to be used for public relations purposes and the promotion of Valley Beth Shalom on its printed materials, posters, flyers and websites.
PICK UP RELEASE

In accordance with the VBS emergency procedures, you are authorized to release my/our child/children to the following people (other than the parents/guardians):
In case of Emergency, please list one in-state and one out-of-state contact:


** YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO YOUR VBS ACCOUNT FOR THE FOLLOWING 3 PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1) ACH (e-check), 2) Donor Advised Fund, 3) Payment Plan
(NON-VBS Members that want to pay via ACH, must contact Camryn Kruger (ckruger@vbs.org) to set up an account.)
 

1) *ACH (e-check): No processing fees; can be used to pay in full, or in installments. Requires vbs.org log-in. Must be set-up as a valid payment method prior to completing this form. To set-up ACH (e-check) as a valid payment method, go to "My Account" > "My Payment Methods" > "Add New Payment Method". Follow the instructions to set-up ACH (e-check) payments through Plaid. (More info on how to sign up: https://shulware.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/15582782520077-Adding-your-e-Check-and-ACH-payment-method-to-your-account)
2) *Donor Advised Fund: No processing fees; can be used to pay in full, or in installments. Requires vbs.org log in.
3) *Payment Plans: We offer pay-in-full or monthly payment options. The monthly plan must be secured with an ACH (e-check) account, debit or credit card.
 
Credit Card Payment Option Information:
Credit Card - A 2.85% processing fee will be assessed for all credit card charges. Paying by credit card now requires members to pay the processing fee associated with the transaction(s). To eliminate this fee, please select ACH/eCheck as your payment option.

If you need assistance with your payment method, please contact the VBS Accounting Office: 818-788-6000

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