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MADATZ – HABONIM DROR’S LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM AT CAMP MIRIAM

Madatz is specifically geared towards those people entering their last year of high school.  This unique 7-week program is designed to prepare young adults to become future Jewish role models.  As part of a close knit team, living among their peers, the Madatz will acquire skills and develop techniques to help them better interact with both younger campers and staff members.  The program is designed to enhance communication skills, develop programming ideas, learn about age appropriate development and tap into the unique strengths of each participant. The program will allow time for creativity, an overnight hike, sports, personal growth and development as well as creating friendships to last a lifetime.

 

Studies have shown that young people who complete programs of this type are more likely to take leadership roles as adults.

 

What is the structure of the Madatz program?  The participants arrive at camp before the other campers so that they have the opportunity to meet the staff and get settled in.  During first session they will receive leadership training in the theoretical, help the staff run camp-wide activities, such as evening programs, and will each be part of the staff of a certain age group.  They will run activities specifically for that age group at different times during the week, with the regular staff and on their own.  During second session they will also sleep with the age group they are assigned to.  They will stay a couple days after camp in order to debrief with the staff and as a group.

Two experienced Madrichim (counselors) plan the program and support the Madatznikim as they develop their kvutza (group) and practice their leadership skills on themselves and their assigned chanichim (campers). 

 

DATES and FEES FOR MADATZ 2010 WILL BE:

Friday, July 2 – Friday, August 20                     $2000 CDN

                             Suggested Kupa for Madatz            $150 (to be brought to camp)

 

The fees include return transportation from Vancouver to the camp on the above dates, food and lodging expenses, laundry, membership in Habonim Dror, Camp T-shirt and camp picture and GST.

 

CAMP MIRIAM APPLICATION POLICIES FOR MADATZ

 

 
  • 1.    The Madatz program is a seven week program.  Applications for partial participation 
           will not be accepted.

  • 2.    Requirements for application to Madatz:

  •     · Completed and signed application and payment form * (all four pages plus a sheet 
          with answers to the questions asked on page 3    !) received in the office by
          February 15, 2010.

  •     · A deposit of $500.00 ($100 of which is non-refundable).


  • *If you require financial assistance, please indicate on the payment form

  • All applications will be referred to the Madatz Acceptance Committee.  Applicants will be interviewed by representatives of the committee and the applicant will be notified by letter of his/her acceptance to the program.


     3.    No Madatz will be permitted to attend Camp Miriam without a fully completed
            medical and camper information form.  These will be mailed upon acceptance
            to the program. The medical must include the results of a physician’s exam
            conducted in Spring 2010 and a health insurance policy number. 
            (Non-Canadians must get travel insurance if your regular insurance does not
            have travel coverage.)

    4.    Cancellation of registration after April 26 will result in a forfeiture of the $500
           deposit.  Any payments made towards fees beyond the deposit before April 26
           are 100% refundable if registration is cancelled.

    5.    There will be no refund of fees for a Madatz who is withdrawn or sent home for
           any reason after the camp session has started.

  • 6.    Applications from any camper previously sent home from camp will be considered
           on a case by case basis. 

  • 7.       Parents are financially responsible for all medical and extraordinary dietary expenses
          during the camp season.

  • 8.       A $25.00 service fee will be applied to NSF cheques.

  • 9.       A portion of the fee is tax deductible and a receipt will be issued before the end of the
          legal year. 

IF YOU WISH MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MADATZ PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE AT 604.266.2825 OR BY EMAIL AT This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
 
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