For more information contact Alyson Joseph on 020 8349 5666 or ajoseph@rjuk.org www.rsy-netzer.org.uk

RSY-NETZERSHEMESH

28 July - 11 August 2020

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RSY-Netzer is all about immersing yourself in an exciting Jewish environment, being empowered, and making lifelong friends. We are an inclusive youth movement that takes a fun, modern approach to Reform Judaism and informal education in a safe, supportive environment.

We aim to inspire and empower you through innovative, engaging learning and informed decision making within our Reform community. We do this through living out our key values of Reform Judaism, Reform Zionism, Tikkun Olam (social action) and Livluv (personal development).

RSY-Netzer is the youth movement for Reform Judaism in the UK and has been around for over 30 years. Every year hundreds of young Jewish people experience our welcoming and exciting Jewish community.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up now!www.rsy-netzer.org.uk

INTRODUCING RSY-NETZER WHY CHOOSE RSY-NETZER?

By sending your child on RSY-Netzer Shemesh, you will be giving them the gift of magical memories. Your child will have a summer full of adventure, interesting and engaging learning, fun-filled days and nights spent with friends, as well as the chance to learn from positive young adult role models. These magical memories will last forever.

What makes RSY-Netzer camps unique?RSY-Netzer is a Reform Jewish environment unlike any other. RSY-Netzer gives your children space to explore different ideas, discover their passions, tackle challenging questions and make lots of friends. Our camps enable them to think and experience prayer in new and creative ways. We support them in becoming well rounded young people with an open view of the Jewish community, Israel and the world around them.

How our camps workShemesh is a chance for your child to live for two weeks (or 7 days for Briyah) in a Reform Jewish community. We know that it is important for them to feel comfortable and at ease in their surroundings, so we split the age groups on to different camps. At each camp there are a range of fun activities to join in with as well as space to relax. Our camps have single-sex dormitories (or tents for Atid). Our leaders provide a friendly face to educate and inspire your children. All this while being part of an active, friendly and supportive RSY-Netzer community!

StaffingRSY-Netzer is a youth movement run by young people for young people. Shemesh camps (including Garinim) are run for 4-15 year olds and staffed by 17-23 year old volunteers. Most of our madrichimot (leaders) were participants on Shemesh and, after being involved in RSY-Netzer for a number of years, are excited to have the opportunity to create the wonderful camps they loved so much as chanichimot (participants).

A lot of time and effort is put into training and supporting our volunteer madrichmot. They are all fully DBS checked and graduates of our intensive leadership programme. Madrichimot spend much of June and July preparing themselves and the incredible programmes for Shemesh, working tirelessly to provide an exciting and stimulating experience for our chanichimot.

In addition, each camp has an experienced Welfare Officer and Medic, and all are supported by the RSY-Netzer full time Movement Workers and the Youth Department staff.

DateGARINIM (DAY CAMP)(4-11 year olds, school years Reception-6/P1-7) 27 July - 31 August

NB: Garinim - this year RSY-Netzer will be running

Day Camps between 2 and 5 days long, locations

and prices tbc in March 2020

BRIYAH (10-11 year olds, school years 5-6/P6-7) 4 - 11 August

SHACHAR, REMUNAH, ATID (12-15 year olds, school years 7-10/S1-4) 28 July - 11 August

PriceSHACHAR, REMUNAH, ATID

£1163 (Earlybird priority price for Reform synagogue members)

£1194 (Reform synagogue members, after 6 February 2020)

£1369 (Non-Reform)

BRIYAH

£670 (Earlybird priority price for Reform synagogue members, up to and including 6 February 2020)

£742 (Reform synagogue members, after 6 February 2020)

£773 (Non-Reform)

“My daughter has

gained so much from

Shemesh - friendships,

awareness of social

justice issues and the

chance to be outdoors

in beautiful countryside

with no social media

intruding!”

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On Briyah you’ll have an experience of a lifetime on your

first RSY-Netzer summer residential. Over the 7 nights

of camp, you’ll get to experience what it’s like to be a

part of a caring and friendly community of chanichimot

(participants) and madrichimot (leaders) who together will

build a very special camp experience.

From morning until evening you’ll experience fun peulot

(activities) run by our fantastic madrichimot, play games

and make life-long friends. You’ll have a chance to explore

the basics of Reform Judaism, Tikkun Olam and Reform

Zionism through interactive sessions. Whether you have a

passion for creativity or you are a sports fanatic, there is

something for everyone on Briyah.

Briyah will be a summer to remember, full of fun, friends,

and more!

Application Timeline

6 Feb 2020 Deadline for Earlybird applications and priority scheme applicants.

13 Feb 2020 Places offered by email to non-priority scheme applicants on a first come first served basis.

Mar 2020 Applications for Garinim (Day Camp) are released.

4 Mar 2020 Deadline for completing the Financial Assistance form.

27 Mar 2020 Applications deadline.

29 May 2020 Deadline for full payment.

27 Jul 2020 Week 1 Garinim begins.*

28 Jul 2020 Shemesh departure day for Shachar, Emunah, Reut and Atid.

3 Aug 2020 Week 2 Garinim begins.*

4 Aug 2020 Shemesh departure day for Briyah.

11 Aug 2020 Shemesh return day for Briyah, Shachar, Emunah, Reut and Atid.

*NB: Garinim - this year RSY-Netzer will be running multiple Day Camps between 2 and 5 days long, location and prices tbc in March 2020.

Garinim is our fantastic day-camp scheme. It is the perfect way to get introduced to RSY-Netzer and to meet other people at the beginning of their RSY-Netzer journey. Garinim will be bursting with activities such as adventure games, singing, creative sessions about Israel and Reform Judaism, and sports. Whether you are cooking, playing sports, training to be an acrobat on a bouncy castle, testing your rock star skills, creating masterpieces in our arts & crafts groups or becoming a pirate on a treasure hunt; there will be something for everyone on Garinim 5780! Make sure you watch out for our initial interest forms online in the New Year.

BRIYAH (CREATION)10-11 Year Olds (School Years 5-6/P6-7)

GARINIM (SEEDS) - DAY CAMP

AGAIN FOR 5780: All residential Shemesh camps will have a fun and exciting day trip included in the event!

INTRODUCING RSY-NETZER SHEMESH CAMPS

7 NIGHTS!

4-11 Year Olds (School years Reception-6)

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After an overwhelming response to our merging of two

shichvot (year groups) last year, Remunah is back!

On Remunah you will enjoy a wide range of exciting

opportunities, from team bonding games, outdoor

adventure activities and creative arts and crafts. You

will develop your thoughts and ideas about RSY-

Netzer, Reform Judaism, Israel and the world we live in.

It is the perfect opportunity to spend two weeks with

friends, new and old, on an RSY-Netzer summer you

will never forget!

Atid is a once in a lifetime under the stars experience in the beautiful

countryside! With friends old and new, you’ll create a unique atmosphere

in your very own RSY-Netzer community.

Unique to Atid you can expect to go on an adventurous two week

camping experience that includes an incredible three day tiyul (hike)

through the beautiful UK countryside. You will also have the opportunity

to take your first steps into becoming RSY-Netzer leaders by preparing

and running activities for one another.

Coming on Atid also guarantees you a place on RSY-Netzer Israel Tour!

ATID (FUTURE)15 Year Olds (School Year 10/S4)

Shachar is your first experience of a two-week RSY-Netzer residential. It is also your first opportunity to spend this quality time with just your own shichva (year group).

Get ready to discover new things about yourself and the world around you through exciting and immersive peulot (programmes) run by our incredible madrichimot (leaders). You will explore Reform Judaism, Israel and social action all within the warmth of an RSY-Netzer environment. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a budding actor, an aspiring artist or just want to try something new, this camp is the one for you. Challenge yourself with a whole host of outdoor adventure activities as you and your friends work together to push yourselves to greater heights.

SHACHAR (DAWN)12 Year Olds (School Year 7/S1)

REMUNAH13 & 14 Year Olds (School Year 8 & 9/S2 & 3)

REMUNAH

IS BACK!

Reach new heightswith a range ofexciting site activities!

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Cancellation PolicyIf you wish to cancel your place on Shemesh, you must contact: ajoseph@rjuk.org, in writing.

Deposits are non-refundable from 27 March 2020. If you cancel your place prior to this date, you will be entitled to a refund of any monies paid (or payable) less the £125 Administration Fee.

Any participant who cancels after the deposit deadline and before full payment is due will be entitled to a refund of all monies paid (or payable), except the £330 deposit. For any participant who cancels after 29 May 2020, no monies will be refunded.

Cancellation CoverWe recommend paying our optional £40 Cancellation Cover. If you choose to pay the Cancellation Cover, this must be paid in line with the deposit deadline of 27 March 2020. After this date no cancellation cover can be paid.

If the Cancellation Cover is paid, any participant who cancels before full payment is due on 29 May 2020 will be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid, except for the £125 Administration Fee.

Any participant who pays the Cancellation Cover and cancels after 29 May 2020 for medical reasons will be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid, less the £125 Administration Fee. A signed letter from the participant’s doctor will be required to support your cancellation for medical reasons. Any participant who cancels after 29 May 2020 for non-medical reasons will be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid, less the £330 deposit.

In the event of you taking out your own travel insurance, you will need to seek reimbursement directly from your provider as RSY-Netzer will retain monies in accordance with our Cancellation Policy above.

Data ProtectionWe take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information, and that of your child/ren, for the purposes of Shemesh and to contact you specifically about Shemesh (by phone, email or post). Your information will be stored on the Reform Judaism database and it will be shared within our organisation to those staff with authorised access. Your information will not be shared with any other organisation outside our own.

After Shemesh, we would like to keep in contact with you, and your child/ren, and send you details of post-Shemesh events (including, but not limited to, Choref (Winter Events) and Israel Tour). This might be by phone, email or post. If at any point you wish for your data to be removed from our database, you may request so. For enquires about personal data, please contact Alyson Joseph at ajoseph@rjuk.org or call 020 8349 5666

Personal PossessionsWe are not liable for any damage to personal possessions that are taken on camp. Therefore, we recommend that you ensure your child has cover under your household or travel insurance for any personal possessions taken on camp, for example, jewellery, clothes, electrical items or instruments (this list is not exhaustive). We therefore also discourage bringing expensive items to camp.

Enrolment and AcceptancePlaces fill up fast, so apply early. To sign up fill in the online Enrolment Form at www.rsy-netzer.org.uk/shemesh-summer-camp and pay your £330 deposit. RSY-Netzer operates a priority scheme for Reform Synagogue members and participants who have been on an RSY-Netzer event before. Once your application has been processed, you will be emailed an invoice for the remaining balance payable 29 May 2020. Your child’s place will only be secured once we have received your deposit and the Medical and Welfare section of your child/ren’s form has been approved. If anything changes relating to the medical information before Shemesh begins it is your responsibility to advise us in writing beforehand. RSY-Netzer reserves the right to refuse any applicant.

Payment Your child/ren’s Application Form and the deposit of £330 must be received no later than 27 March 2020. The full balance must be paid by 29 May 2020. This year tuck money is included in the full cost of Shemesh. Failure to pay your deposit and full balance by these dates may put your child/ren’s place on camp at risk. Should you have paid in excess of the amount due to RSY-Netzer because of the (for example but not limited to) sibling discounts, RSY-Netzer will refund you any excess monies paid. We will contact you for your bank details if this is the case.

Financial Assistance RSY-Netzer strongly believes that our young people should have the opportunity to take part in our events and we strive to support this in every way we can. Financial Assistance is available through Reform Judaism on a means

tested basis to applicants who cannot meet the full cost of the programme. Payment by instalments is also possible.

There is complete confidentiality throughout the process and the identities of the recipients of Financial Assistance remain anonymous.

If you are in a financial position where you are unable to afford the full cost of the programme or would like to pay by instalments, please tick the appropriate box on the online Enrolment Form. Please complete a Financial Assistance form found through the Enrolment Form and at www.rsy-netzer.org.uk/shemesh-summer-camp.

If you are applying for Financial Assistance you will still be asked to pay the £330 deposit in order to submit the Enrolment Form. If you are unable to pay the deposit upon filling out the Enrolment Form, you will be able to submit your application and shall receive an email, instructing you of how payment will work in-line with the Financial Assistance form. If you require any help whilst completing either form, please contact Alyson Joseph on 020 8349 5666. Financial Assistance must be applied for by 4 March 2020. Late applications may be accepted, however, once our bursary fund has been allocated for the year, we are unable to provide any further bursaries. There is no cancellation charge applicable in cases where Financial Assistance is requested, but where the request cannot be met.

For more information, contact Alyson Joseph on 020 8349 5666.

DiscountsIf you have more than one child going on an RSY-Netzer event this summer (including Israel Tour), please contact april.herbert@rjuk.org to access information regarding the sibling discounts that we offer.

BOOKING INFORMATION

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CommunicationIn the run up to Shemesh we provide parents

with all the details about camp by email and further details are available on our website. In February, there will be a Parents’

Information Evening in London, that will also

be available online, if you would like to find

out more information before signing up. In

June, following applications, there will be a

Parents’ Information Evening in London that

will also be available online, to go through

further details and answer questions in the

build-up to the summer. In early July, we will

send an information email detailing travel

arrangements, kit list, contact details plus additional information that may be required.

Before camp, you will be given an emergency

number, which will be available 24/7. During

camp, we aim to share photos on social media so that you can keep up to date. This is

dependent on an adequate wifi signal on camp.

PracticalitiesWe provide coach travel to and from London

and transport to and from Manchester and

Leeds (numbers permitting). On departure day,

you will be advised when your children have

arrived on camp. On return day, your children

will have their mobile phones so they can give

you live updates throughout the journey home.

If there are any major delays, we will endeavour

to advise you by email/text.

There will be opportunities on camp for your

children to phone home. You will be advised of

the dates and time for them to call home.

We know how essential it is to refuel young,

active people and so, we have created tasty

vegetarian menus with plenty of fresh and

healthy food. Fruit will be readily available each

day and tuck will also be available during camp.

Welfare SupervisionAt RSY-Netzer, we pride ourselves on our professional approach towards the health

and safety of our participants. We employ

a Wellbeing and Inclusion Manager all year

round. In addition, we have an experienced

Welfare Officer on each camp who is on call

24/7. These Welfare Officers are people with

professional experience as teachers or working

with young people, and generally have a youth

movement background themselves.

Our aim is to always create a warm and safe

atmosphere for our participants and we are

the only youth movement to offer this level of

professional support. To complement this, our

madrichimot (leaders) are trained in handling

welfare issues as part of their leadership training course and are supplemented with

further training every year.

RSY-Netzer operates an inclusive approach

towards accommodating all young people

where possible. We are able to support young

people with a range of medical, physical, social

and emotional needs. For your child’s benefit,

it is essential that even sensitive information is

recorded to us on the Enrolment Form.

We take both confidentiality and compliance

with national standards for child welfare very

seriously. After your form has been completed,

if anything changes, or any new welfare and

medical needs arise, it is your responsibility to

advise us as soon as possible. This will enable us

to best provide for your child.

Buddy SystemRSY-Netzer welcomes new participants. We have set up a buddy system to help our participants to make new friends before

Shemesh starts and to make their first experience on camp all the more enjoyable.

If your child would like to be put in contact

with someone from your area before camp

please let us know by contacting Alyson on

020 8349 5666. We will endeavour to find

someone in your area, however, we cannot

guarantee this.

Wondering what you’ll do on camp? Here are a few examples of activities which regularly occur on Shemesh:

Balagan Ba’boker (Morning Mayhem) – Most days of camp begin with Balagan Ba’boker, which can range from activities such as Zumba and dancing to yoga and meditation. No matter what, our days always start with something fun.

Nossim (Streams) – Nossim are projects which take place over the course of multiple sessions. Run by our skilled madrichimot (leaders), Nossim can range from drama and music to science and sports. There is always something for everyone in our Nossim sessions.

Issues Groups – Similar to Nossim, issues groups takes place over the course of multiple sessions. Our madrichimot choose topics which they are particularly passionate about and run creative activities to explore these issues. In the past, issues groups have covered a wide range of topics, such as environmentalism, social media and politics.

Active Time – Most days there will be sports and other more active options, such as wide games and site activities, for the chanichimot to participate in and let off some steam!

Ma’amadim (Creative Services) – As a Reform Jewish youth movement, prayer is an important part of the day on camp. Our madrichim run ma’amadim, which aim to allow chanichimot (participants) to engage with prayer in a way that they can’t usually do in a synagogue setting.

Kef Peulot (Fun Activities) – Throughout the day our madrichimot will run kef peulot, with the pure aim of everyone having as much fun as possible. There’s no telling what world you’ll explore each day on camp.

Chinuch Peulot (Informal Educational Activities) – Chanichimot will take a journey through our educational theme for the year, with the activities written by our madrichimot. They are specifically aimed at each year group and make learning fun and engaging.

Structured Free Time (SFT) – SFT will give a huge range of options for our chanichim to choose from. Our madrichimot aim to run a wide variety of sessions each time to make sure that everyone has something they’re interested in. Examples can range from friendship bracelet making to playing frisbee, to a good old sing-song.

PARENTS’ INFORMATION A DAY IN THE LIFE OF CAMP

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To sign up go to www.rsy-netzer.org.uk/shemesh-summer-camp

or for more information speak to

Alyson Joseph on 020 8349 5666 or email ajoseph@rjuk.org

“My child has just got

back from her first camp

with RSY-Netzer, and had

a total blast. She can’t

stop talking about how

amazing everyone was, the

kids, the leaders, the food

apparently even the bed

was amazing!!!!”

“My child had an a

mazing time

and is already talk

ing about

wanting to be an R

SY-Netzer

leader in the futur

e!”