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Summer
2021
teko.org
Spend your summer
on Lake Minnetonka!
Welcome to TEKO
Camp TEKO is located on more than 18
acres of beautiful shoreline property on the
North Arm Bay of Lake Minnetonka. For
over 50 years, Temple Israel has provided a
safe, educational, and fun Jewish camping
experience for children. Camp TEKO is ACA
accredited and offers day camp programs
for children who are entering kindergarten
through sixth grade. At Camp TEKO,
campers gain independence, confidence,
and friendships that will last a lifetime.
We are excited for you to join us for a
great summer at TEKO!
Abby Kirshbaum
Director of Camp TEKO
612-347-0321
akirshbaum@templeisrael.com
A Day at Camp Campers will arrive at TEKO in the morning, greeted by friendly and enthusiastic staff who will ensure campers are welcomed from the moment they arrive. Throughout the day, campers will go with their groups to different chugim (activities), ensuring that they are able to experience all that TEKO has to offer. Camp TEKO is a place to have a fulfilling experience bonding with friends, develop new skills, explore Jewish identity, and engage in outdoor activities. We offer a variety of activities ranging from schiya (swimming) and sirot (boating) to omanut (arts & crafts), muzikah (music), Tarbut Yisrael (Israeli culture), sports, and much more. Our facilities include a swimming beach, boating area, a sport court, a pavilion, and plenty of grassy areas to run around and play. Campers will bring home projects from omanut, learn new songs in muzikah, become more independent, and of course enjoy their time outside on beautiful Lake Minnetonka.
COVID Preparedness
Due to safety regulations regarding COVID-19,
Summer 2021 will be different than summers
before. Capacity will be limited and all campers
and staff will remain in cohorts while social
distancing, wearing masks and taking extra
precautions by washing and sanitizing hands.
Our facilities team will proactively support an
environment of risk mitigation through
appropriate cleaning and sanitizing. If we are
able to predict weather that will prevent us
from being outdoors for a significant portion of
the day, we will move our programming online.
Families will be made aware of any change by Transportation
6:30 a.m.
We will not be providing transportation
this summer; adults will drop off and pick
up campers each day at Camp TEKO.
Drop off will take place between 8:30 and
9:30 a.m. Pick up will take place between
4:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Inclusion
TEKO is a home for diverse Jewish
backgrounds and experiences, learning
styles and special needs, and gender and
gender expressions; people of color; LGBTQ
people; and interfaith families.
Please inform us during the registration
process of anything we should know to
maximize the experience of your camper(s),
including any special needs they have.
OSRUI Partnership
Our OSRUI partnership program offers
campers entering 2nd through 4th grade the
opportunity to spend time at Camp TEKO’s
Aleph, Bet, or Gimel day camp and then
venture off to the Reform Movement’s
overnight camp OSRUI (Olin-Sang-Ruby Union
Institute) in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin for their
five-day Atid experience from August 11 to 15.
All 2nd through 4th grade campers registered
for Aleph, Bet, or Gimel are eligible for $100 off
their OSRUI Atid registration.
Working at Camp TEKO Camp TEKO staff members are carefully selected individuals who are entering 12th grade or beyond. Prior to the summer, staff members are trained in child development, safety procedures, group dynamics, programming, and more. Each year, experienced staff, many of whom are former TEKO campers, return to work at camp. They are eager to provide a new generation of children with the same great Jewish camping experience that they had. We are proud of our counselors' dedication to TEKO. They foster a secure and fun environment where children are able to feel happy and go out of their comfort zones.
Dates, Tuition & Application
Application Process Session Aleph
We hope to welcome as many campers as possible for June 21 - July 2
summer 2021. Therefore, initially each camper will be eligible Tuition: $875
to apply for just one session. Here is the registration timeline: TI Member Tuition: $725
PHASE ONE: Monday, January 4 at 12:00 noon to Sunday, Session Bet
January, 10 at 12:00 noon. We will process applications and July 5 - July 16
strive to meet the programming wants and needs of Temple
Tuition: $875
Israel member families. Each camper may apply for one
TI Member Tuition: $725
session.
PHASE TWO: Monday, January 11 at 12:00 noon to Sunday, Session Gimel
January 17 at 12:00 noon. We will process applications and July 19 - July 30
strive to meet the programming wants and needs of families Tuition: $875
who are not members of Temple Israel. Each camper will may TI Member Tuition: $725
apply for one session.
Session Dalet
PHASE THREE: Starting Tuesday, January 18 at 12:00 noon, August 2 - 13
families’ requests for additional sessions will be considered. To Tuition: $875
request for additional sessions, email the Camp Director. TI Member Tuition: $725
Register online at teko.org
Registration Details The first step of the registration process is an online application. In general, you should receive an electronic confirmation of space for your camper(s) one week after you complete your application, along with instructions for completing additional required information in our CampDoc database system. These forms include health and immunization information, as well as details regarding your camper’s interests, and group requests. A non-refundable deposit of $125 per session is due at the time of application, which will be applied toward your tuition. At that time, you may choose to pay your camper's tuition in full or pay the balance in three equal installments during the first weeks of February, March, and April. Please plan to complete all CampDoc forms by May 3, 2021 so our team can best focus our efforts on opening camp as summer 2021 approaches. Payments will not be refunded should a camp group be asked to quarantine due to a COVID-19 exposure. Scholarship Information We want everyone to have a wonderful camp experience and do not want finances to be an obstacle. Scholarships may be available from Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, or your synagogue. Deadlines may vary. Families requesting need- based scholarships from Temple Israel should complete the scholarship application on the Camp TEKO website by January 31, 2021. Register online at teko.org
See you this summer!
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