Camp BB Riback News
Learn more about upcoming events, new program ideas, and whatever else is happening at Camp BB Riback.
We would like to invite the whole camp family, friends, and future camp families to our annual Open House on Sunday June 26th, 2011. Come visit us on beautiful Pine Lake and see where the magic happens.
Meet the new Director, Leadership Team, Senior Staff, and some of the Board of Directors.
TOUR THE FACILITY AND SEE FIRST HAND HOW WE HAVE BEEN DELIVERING SUMMERS OF FUN AND LIFETIMES OF MEMORIES, FRIENDSHIPS, TRADITIONS, AND SKILLS FOR 56 YEARS!
Schedule & Events
- Guests are welcome to arrive between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.
- Tours will run on the ½ hour starting at 11:30 am.
- BBQ Hot Dogs & Veggie Dogs will be served between Noon & 2:00 pm.
- Activities will include: Arts & Crafts, Field Sports, Basket Ball, Bonfire.
PLEASE RSVP (to info@campbb.com) SO WE CAN PLAN APPROPRIATELY.
Need directions? Email us!
We can’t wait to see you!!!
Camp BB-Riback is pleased to announce the hiring of Jerrod Henoch as its Director, effective January 1, 2011. Jerrod has extensive professional experience with children and youth and has honed his entrepreneurial skills and business acumen in the corporate sector. Jerrod spent over 20 summers at camp, and considers those summers to be many of the best of his life.
Jerrod's formative years were spent growing and eventually working in child and youth programs at the Winnipeg Jewish Community Centre and at BB Camp Kenora. Jerrod has earned degrees in Outdoor Recreation and Social Work and specializes in Youth Development, Outdoor Education, Wilderness Adventure Therapy and Experiential Based Training and Development.
Jerrod has over 20 years of experience working with children and teens in residential camps, community, education, treatment and corrections settings.
More information about Jerrod and Summer 2011 will be posted on our website soon.
We welcome Jerrod as a member of the Camp BB family.
DON'T DELAY- REGISTER TODAY! Space is Limited!
Summer 2010 was another exciting summer at Camp BB-Riback! All of the campers enjoyed the various activities and programs that the Camp has to offer.
Max Lipsman, our director, has recently decided to take a new direction and will be leaving Camp BB-Riback after the 2010 summer. Max has dedicated numerous years to this Camp, and we wish him well as he pursues new opportunities. We would like to take the time to thank Max, and as we look forward to the coming summers, we appreciate everything that he has done for Camp BB-Riback.
This is an exciting time for Camp. We look back at an amazing decade that Max has given to Camp BB-Riback, and we know that while he will not be leading the charge next summer, he will forever be a part of the Camp BB-Riback community. However, at the same time, we look forward to keeping the Camp BB-Riback tradition alive as we welcome our new director.
Alberta Camping Association Accreditation Update
Camp BB Riback is very proud to announce it's accreditation with the Alberta Camping Association.
It is your guarantee that camp meets or exceeds all mandatory standards, and is maintaining best practices for organized camping across Canada.
The Alberta Camping Association develops and maintains the standards for organized camping in Alberta. Since the early 1970s the ACA has had a formal Camping Standards Manual. The ACA Standards Manual covers all aspects of camping ranging from sound financial practices to ensuring safety in various program activities to recommended environmental standards. This manual is continually revised and updated to meet the dynamic camping environment of today.
Specific sections covered include:
Each camp undergoes a formal accreditation visit once every three years. The ACA Accreditation Coordinator is an ACA staff person who visits the member camp to ensure they continue to meet all mandatory standards. The Accreditation Coordinator reviews a detailed checklist of all applicable standards with a representative from the camp. They also see these standards in practice through a tour of the camp during a typical day of activity.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Standards and Accreditation, please contact our camp office or contact The Alberta Camping Association at info@albertacamping.com.
Give your child the summer of a lifetime at an overnight Jewish summer camp, and save $1,000 on camp fees!
Jewish summer camp offers sports, music, nature, Shabbat celebrations, Jewish programming and dozens of fun activities in a beautiful outdoor environment. But more importantly, campers become part of a thriving community, develop self-confidence and make lifelong friends.
Overnight Jewish camps are about Jewish connections. Summer at overnight Jewish camps help shape Jewish youth into spirited and engaged Jewish adults, laying the groundwork for strong Jewish communities.
If your child has never been to overnight Jewish summer camp, you can get $1,000 for camp through the Campership Incentive Program. Go to www.onehappycamper.org to learn more and apply. Some restrictions may apply.
Know someone who wants to be a happy camper?
Tell them to visit www.onehappycamper.org!
Email jewishcamp@cjcc.ca for more information.
Calgary Jewish Federation's Integrated Bursary Program
Does Jewish education and summer camp seem beyond your reach?
Don’t let financial constraints limit your child’s potential!
Call the Calgary Jewish Federation and they will help you find a way.
All inquiries will be kept in the strictest of confidence. Calgary Jewish Federation’s Integrated Bursary Program is a one-stop solution for families who want their children to participate fully in the joys of Jewish life.
The application deadline for Summer 2011 and the 2011 / 2012 academic year is ??
For more information on the IBP please contact Judy Shapiro, CJF Interim Executive Director, at 403-444-3151 or jshapiro@cjcc.ca
To learn more about the array of Jewish educational offerings in Calgary, please visit thier website at www.jewishcalgary.org and download the Jewish Education in Calgary brochure.
For further assistance in finding the Jewish experiences that will be the best fit for your family please contact Agata Kesik-Libin at 403-537-8592 or akesik@cjcc.ca
Your CommunIty Is here for you…all you have to do is ask!
As we celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Camp BB Riback, it is our pleasure to announce a new fundraising initiative, Legacy II: New Cabin Campaign. This fundraiser aims to replace all camper cabins on camp in hopes of creating comfortable and secure living quarters that will last the campers at Camp BB Riback another 55 years. This incredible new initiative will not be easy; we need your help! Please click here to download a pdf with more information about the fundraiser and how you can make a donation.
This year, the CIT program will be a 35 day program that will run (without any intersession) from July 4th to August 9th. Our Counselor in Training program is a leadership program for 16-year-olds who want to learn to instruct and counsel children in an atmosphere which also addresses personal issues such as self-esteem, goal-setting, and self discovery.
Our CIT's will learn the responsibilities of being a counselor while building strong friendships, working alongside staff, developing leadership skills, team building, role modeling, building social skills, special needs training, specialty skills development and other related programs. The Program includes an overnight camp-out, swimming, games and crafts.
Program objectives include:
• Off camp outdoor adventure trip
• Community volunteer placement in Red Deer
• Community volunteering in Calgary and Edmonton
• Cabin / Specialty Area placement
• Participation in scheduled daily activities and options
• Certification Training (i.e.- First Aid, CPR, etc.)
• Instructional sessions with highly trained professionals
• Host a family day & dinner for parents and immediate family
• Participate in camp wide programs
• Dramatic performance
At the end of the session, CITs will choose from 2 options: leave camp to the city to enjoy family and friends or remain at camp to gain practical experience in several different areas including operations, programming and child care.
Camp BB Riback continues to strive to be the best we can be in all aspects of camp life. Changing a camp's menu is a constant challenge. Input is often sought from professionals, parents, staff and even campers and to meet the many suggestions is indeed a daunting challenge for our cooks. In Addition factors such as cost availability of ingredients and acceptance from campers must be all considered.
Over the years Camp BB Riback have made subtle changes over the years such as the introduction of 2% milk from whole milk, salad for all lunches and dinners, a switch from white bread to whole wheat, a hot dish meal every breakfast, and fresh fruit is available at all meals just to mention a few. The camp also looks at a reduction of meat meals and offers a number of pasta and vegetarian alternatives so to meet the new trend of many children being meat free.
Camp BB Riback will only serve kosher red meat and chicken at camp. Within physical plant limitations, access to limited transportation of goods to camp we still maintains 2 sets of dishes and cutlery, do not mix dairy and meat products and ensure that all pots, pans and grilles are chemically cleaned between meals.
For those with diet restriction some provisions are followed through and an interview with the camp director and cook is essential. As much as we try to be inclusive with all activities we also try to extend this to the area of food delivery which is a crucial and most important to camp.
Camp is not just a place for children to spend their summers playing in the sun and making long life friends. At Camp BB Riback, there is so much more that takes place! Over the span of 55 years the camp site has been the host for many functions not directly associated to the summer camp experience. BBYO has hosted their spring conventions over the years, there have been countless Open Houses, golf tournament banquets, pre wedding parties, boy scout retreats, leadership conventions, family weekends, meetings, and – most recently – a bar mitzvah.
The Meloff / Sky family have spent many years at Camp BB Riback as campers, staff, and directors.
Join the Camp BB Riback online community! Keep in touch with your friends from Camp. Learn more about upcoming events, new program ideas, and whatever else is happening at Camp BB Riback. We invite all Campers and Alumni to participate in the new online community. Please click here for more information.
