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2/242 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN FEBRUARY 2015

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4/24ABOUT OUR CHILDREN FEBRUARY 20154

There is a fairy tale

involving an apple, aprincess, and an evil

stepmother.

Heres another tale in-

volving an apple, another

kind of princess, and a

Jewish mother.

We were on a line wait-

ing to get a snapshot with

a princess, Snow White,

who was in Germany meeting and greeting her

fans. Shaina was on the princess hunt. We had just

met Mulan, and now it was time to meet the fairest

in the land.

You see, this was our first family trip to Disney

World, and everything wowed us in a big way.

I wondered, what do they do there? I think wewere all sprinkled with invisible pixie dust to put

us in the most euphoric and hypnotic state, getting

lost in all the fantasy that marks Disney. We lose our

rational minds. A bottled water for $2.50? Sure, no

problem. Under the Disney spell, you just hand over

the credit card and smile.

But Disney was an absolute delight, especially

to our newbie perception.

Of course, its a small world after all pun in-

tended we met people from our hometown on va-

cation, and met people who knew other people that

we know. While on the princess circuit, we met a

mother and daughter visiting from Brazil. The moth-

er was a cousin of a rabbi whom we know at home.

The longish line to meet Snow White was made

shorter by our chit-chat with our new Brazilian

friend. The line ebbed as we got closer.Finally, Shaina was ready to have her turn.

Just before Shaina got to stand next to Snow

White, my husband Jeff had an idea.

Offer her the apple, he said, smiling

mischievously.

Huh?

Oh, yes. I was carrying a Red Delicious apple,

wrapped in cellophane, a snack for our long day and

long walk. It sat in my bag waiting for me, but, hey,

why not?

I unwrapped the fruit and thought, this is not

exactly Disney nice, but it was kind of funny. I won-

dered how many people had offered Snow White an

apple, and how she would respond.

Our friend from Brazil, who was ready to take

our family photo with Snow White, saw our plan andwas slightly aghast.

Youre going to give her the apple? she asked.

I smiled.

So as Shaina got herself into a pose next to the

princess, I offered Snow the fruit.

Would you like an apple?

On cue, Snow kept her composure, and politely

declined.

Oh, said Ms. White. I already had my apple

today a green one.

The answer was so Disney. So perfect. So right.

And with that, Shaina had her picture taken, and

after, we took our place next to the princess, and

our Brazilian friend took our picture with the fairest

in the land.

It was a cheeky, but a fun moment.

And certainly one of many Disney memoriesthat will stay with us, happily ever after.

Cheers,

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Shaina with Snow White



S L O V I E J U N G R E I S - W O L F F

My son emailed me a clip from

ESPN titled Dannys Day that

touched me deeply. Danny Keefe,

7, is a high school football team water

coach. Little Danny calls out, Do you

need a water? But it is very difficult

to understand his words. Danny had a

brain bleed after birth and suffers from

apraxia, a miscommunication between

the brain and muscles in the mouth. His

father shares that the doctors were ex-

tremely pessimistic about Dannys prog-

nosis.

They said, whatever you do, dont

expect much. He may never walk. He

may never talk. Danny defied the odds.He has not only come to love life, he

loves to dress colorfully as well. Since

the age of 2 Danny insists on wearing a

button down shirt, jacket, tie and often

a fedora.

In school, kids have made fun of

Danny and bullied him. They could not

understand his words. They could not

understand his attire. Hey, listen to

this kid, hes speaking Chinese! they

mocked. Dannys mother cries as she

describes his request to bring a world

globe to school to show that he really

does come from the same country. Dan-

ny is eager to make friends but kids in

school have acted in hurtful ways. They

took off Dannys hat and threw it into the

mulch and then they threw mulch on his

hair. Danny looks into the camera and

says that this made him feel very sad.

Dannys older brother Tim and his

best friend, Tommy Cooney, play on the

Bridgewater Badgers. Tommy is team

quarterback. When he heard about the

bullying Tommy decided to do some-

thing to boost Dannys spirits. He got

his football teammates and friends to

declare Danny Appreciation Day. They

dressed like Danny, wearing suits and

hats and cheered his name, Danny,

Danny! A fire truck came to pick Danny

up and brought him to their school. The

boys surrounded him with friendship;played football with him. When asked

why they did this, Tim and Tommy re-

sponded: To show that hes a person

too. He may dress differently or talk dif-

ferently but he has feelings. Danny de-

scribes the moment as The most best

day.

The story went viral. Danny and

Tommy were interviewed on TV. Tom

Brady offered them tickets to the Patri-

ots season finale commenting that we

can all learn from the way these boys

stuck up for their friend. One year later

Danny is described as happy, feeling

confident and still enjoying his job as

water coach.We all want to raise such kind kids

who take a stand against bullying and

show incredible compassion. Are we

succeeding? Why does it sometimes

seem as if we are surrounded by selfish,

self-absorbed kids?

The message at home

A group at the Harvard Graduate School

of Education led by Dr. Richard Weiss-

bourd released the following informa-

tion based on a study they conducted:

About 80 percent of the youth in the

study said that their parents were more

concerned with their achievements or

happiness than whether they cared forothers. The interviewees were also three

times more likely to agree with the state-

ment that my parents are prouder if

I get good grades in my classes than if

Im a caring community member in class

and school.

Only 20 percent of kids felt that their

parents genuinely believe that caring for

others is a greater priority than acquir-

ing happiness or achievements.

Parents may believe that theyre

sending the right message but only 20

percent of kids interviewed felt that their

parents genuinely believe that caring for

others is a greater priority than acquir-

ing happiness or achievements. We are

sending our children a mixed message:

Yes, we want to raise moral and kind

kids, but a successful, happy child is the

real goal.

Perhaps weve become too con-

sumed with our childrens accomplish-

ments, neglecting the responsibility we

have to mold them into more compas-

sionate beings. In a world where there

is great pressure to perform, maintain a

high grade average, and join after school

activities and sports teams, where does

kindness fit in? In our selfie society, how

can we help them refocus on the needs

and feelings of others?

Dr. Weissbourd and his team (Mak-

ing Caring Common) recommend thefollowing five tips to raise moral, caring

children:

1. Make caring for others a priority.

Help children balance their needs with

the needs of others.

2. Provide opportunities for children

to practice caring and gratitude. Daily

repetition makes caring second nature.

3. Expand your childs circle of con-

cern. Challenge your child to learn to

care about someone outside his circle.

4. Be a strong moral role model and

mentor. This means that parents prac-

tice being caring, honest and fair. We

How Do We Raise Kind Childrenin a Me-Centered Culture?

demonstrate how we want our children

to live with others.5. Guide children to manage destruc-

tive feelings. Dr. Weissbourd points out

that our ability to care for others is often

overwhelmed by negative feelings like

shame, envy or anger. We need to help

our children learn how to cope with

these feelings productively.

Here are some added strategies

I suggest to help our children grow

kinder:

Have you stressed grades andachievements over character?

This includes our emphasizing a childs

need to be happy. Many parents have

told me the main thing is my kidshappy. What about our childs need to

grow into a kinder human being? Pay at-

tention to your childs interactions and

how he treats others. Look beyond test

scores, trophies and accomplishments.

Happiness cannot be acquired at the ex-

pense of a childs soul.

Demonstrate gratitude

Selfishness grows when we have eyes

only for ourselves. Children can live in a

home for years and hardly hear parents

express appreciation to one another.

Making dinner, driving carpool, taking

out the trash, food shopping, provid-

ing for clothing and family vacations

should never be taken for granted. Just

because we are supposed to fill certain

roles does not mean that we can take

each other for granted. When children

see us appreciating each other they un-

derstand that caring is a normal p

family life.

Dont feed arrogance

When kids dispose of friends eas

ignore invitations to birthday p

and sleepovers because the other

is unpopular and presumed to

loser, arrogance grows. Food se

housekeepers, babysitters, bus d

and doormen are examples of p

who interact with our children a

daily but are often allowed to be tr

shabbily; their feelings overlooked

dren should never assume that i

to be unkind. The same applies t

way parents and other family mem

are treated. We should expect reful tones and actions. An environ

where parents are deemed ann

but convenient is a home that b

chutzpah-disrespect. And in a pl

insolence, empathy cannot flourish

Kindness does not come auto

cally. A child may possess a co

sionate character but without da

teractions and role models the sen

spark within will dim. It is up to

nourish our childrens souls and

them that there is a world beyond

grades and achievements. This

world where we can touch anoth

their spirits and allow them to soar

much greater we will be as we soar

with them.

Slovie Jungreis-Wolff is a parenting co

and the author of Raising a Child With

Soul (St. Martins Press).

Reprinted with permission of Ais


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6 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN FEBRUARY 2015

How to Createa Happy and Healthy Home

A D I N A S O C L O F

Everyone wants a happy

home and as parents we

have the ability and re-

sponsibility to create a home

where children feel safe and

loved. We want to foster a home

environment where everyone

feels respected and each per-

sons individuality is celebrat-

ed. We want our children and

spouses to want to come home

at the end of their long days.

This does not have to be

difficult. There are some simple

changes that we can implementto help create that feeling of

warmth and hominess.

Make coming home happy:

The best marriage advice that I

got was this: Go to the door to

greet your husband when he

comes home. Save your com-

plaints, stresses, problems and

whining for later (or for never.)

When my children were lit-

tle, this was easy advice to fol-

low. My husband would come

home from work and our chil-

dren would all stop what they

were doing and come bounding

to the door and throw them-

selves at my husband. The

enthusiastic homecoming was

enjoyed by all. The children

loved it, my husband loved it

and I loved watching the scene

unfold before me.

Although my children are

older and not so bouncy, I still

try to maintain that sense of

fun and happiness when my

husband walks through the

door. When I see his car pull

up, I give a happy yell in the

direction of my kids Daddys

home! I stop what I am do-

ing, walk to the door and give

him a warm welcome. I try to

avoid any heavy topics during

that time, no talk of bills, Aunt

Ethels upcoming visit or an

untimely phone call from our

childrens teachers.

I try to do this for each of my

children as well. Just a few min-

utes of time as your child walks

in the door can make a world of

difference. Many children needyour undivided attention at the

end of their day. School is like

one long day of work for them.

A hug, kiss, a snack and a listen-

ing ear, are simple and powerful

way to let them know that they

are valued, and loved.

Its not the time to bring

up serious issues or discipline

your children. Did you hand in

that paper that was late? You

know you left your dirty laun-

dry in your room, you need to

go upstairs right now and take

care of that!

Parents might also try to

get their children to talk about

their day. Most children usually

find their parents seemingly in-

nocuous questions as intrusive:

How was your day? Did

you have fun? Was Sara feel-

ing better today?

Instead it is better to just let

them know that you are happy

to see them, I am so glad you

are home! Serious discussions,

discipline and questions are

best left for another time.

Give them transition time:

After greeting our spouses and

children happily we need to

give them a bit of time to transi-

tion from work/school to home.

Everyone needs a bit of time to

unwind and switch gears. We

want to make it as pleasant as

possible.

I have one friend whose

husband comes home from

work and disappears into their

bedroom for 5 to 10 minutes,

(with his wifes support and

permission) just to catch his

breath. He is then able to sit

down to dinner with his family.

Children also need some

time to unwind. Although there

are some children who needto review their day in full with

their parents, many children

just need a bit of quiet. Often-

times parents encourage their

children to do their homework

right when they get home and

get it out of the way. Sometimes

extracurricular activities are

planned, last minute errands or

chores need to be done. Many

children do not have the focus,

attention or ability for that type

of fast turnaround.

It might be beneficial for

children to wait until they have

relaxed before they attempt to

do their homework. Schedules

can be planned with some wig-

gle room and jobs can wait a bit

until there has been some down

time.

I advise mothers, if they

can, to take a few minutes be-

fore all their kids walk in from

school to do something just for

themselves, to enjoy and savor

the last few minutes of quiet

before the rush and stresses of

the dinner and homework hour.

I have another friend who

comes home from work after

her husband and her children.

She stops her car a few blocks

from home, sits and listens to

some music and eats a healthy

snack. This gives her the timeand the patience that she needs

to greet her family after a long

day at work.

Make relaxation a value inyour home:

Our lives are so rushed and

stressful and it is impacting on

our health and well being. Re-

laxation seems to be a forgot-

ten need or a luxury. However,

it should be a priority and it

needs to be scheduled into ev-

eryones day. It is impethat everyone in the fami

some downtime.

It is helpful for pare

identify their childs me

relaxation and then make

that they are able to eng

that activity. Some co

ways that kids relax are

and crafts, reading, play

instrument, outside play

ing care of animals, play s

hanging out with fr

bouncing on a trampolin

ture related activities,

care of their collections:

bugs, stamps. It is the with your spouse. Find

what they like to do to rela

make sure they are able

it. Taking walks, crafts, co

reading are just a few exam

Laugh:

The medical communit

agreed that laughter is th

way to relieve stress and

more serious ailments. It

the best way to connec

others. Families bond o

good laugh. It is a sure sig

happy home.

Every healthy famil

their share of inside

where just a word or a

could get everyone gi

Sharing memories of vac

gone awry, asking kids to

the funniest moments of

day, and telling kids th

things they did, as babie

all ways to keep the lau

flowing.

We all know that ho

where our heart is. Cr

joyful homecomings, givin

loved ones time to tran

developing healthy rela

habits and laughter can

our hearts reside in a hplace.

Adina Soclof is the director o

Parent Outreach for A+ Solut

facilitating How to Talk so K

will Listen and Listen so Kids

will Talk workshops as well

workshops based on Sibling

Without Rivalry. She also ru

ParentingSimply.com and is

available for speaking engag

ments. You can reach her an

check out her website at ww

parentingsimply.com.

MAKE COMING HOMEPLEASANT

GIVE TRANSITION TIME

MAKE RELAXATION A VALUE

DONT FORGET TO LAUGH

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Tu BShevat Crafts Turn Winter into Spring

Sow Seeds in Yogurt Cups

What you will need:

Empty yogurt or cottage cheese containerswith covers

Hammer and large nailAssorted acrylic paints suitable for plastic1-inch and 1/4 wide paintbrushesSmall stonesShallow bowls or saucers, optionalPotting soilSeed such as: chives, parsley, basil, dill or

mintHow to do it:

Wash the containers and their covers verywell and remove any paper labels. Dry.

Turn the containers over. Use the hammerand nail to make 2 to 3 holes in the bottomof each container.

Paint the outside of the containers and cov-ers with acrylic paint. Allow it to dry. Adddesigns using another paint color. Allow itto dry.

Place several small stones in the bottom ofeach container. Fill the containers with soil

and place the containers on the covershallow bowls or saucers.

Read the directions on the seed packSprinkle each type of seed into its owcontainer and cover with soil, followindirections on the seed packet.

Place filled containers on a sunny winor other sunny spot. Water lightly andthe soil moist until the seeds start to g

Note: When the plants are 4 inches taand there is no chance of frost in the awhere you live, you can put them outsyour garden. Transfer them to a largeor plant them directly in the soil.

Estimated time: 20 minutes to 30 mindivided

Drying time: 1 to 2 hours, divided.

The Talmud tells us of a man wh

walking in the desert. He was extr

tired, hungry, and thirsty. He fo

shady fruit tree with a stream rualongside it. He ate the fruit of the

drank from the stream, and rested

shade. He exclaimed, Tree, tree

can I bless you? If I were to bles

that your fruits should be sweet th

already sweet. If I should bless you

water, either. I can only bless yo

all the trees planted from your

should be just like you.

Craft this handprint family tr

your parents to illustrate that you

your family will be blessed wit

same blessing: that the children s

be like the parents.

R I V K Y K O E N I G

Just when you think it is going to be

cold forever, Tu BShevat arrives

and reminds us that spring is right

around the corner. This day, the 15thday of the Jewish month of Shevat cele-

brated this year from the evening of Feb.

3 to the evening of Feb. 4 is the new

year of trees, marking the season when

the trees in Israel begin to bud and blos-

som. The heavy winter rains taper off af-

ter laying the groundwork for bountiful

crops to come. Spring is about to begin.

Tu BShevat is a lovely time for fam-

ily and friends to get together and re-

member the bounty of Israel, especially

the shivat haminim the seven species

of fruits indigenous to the land.

So, if the snow is still falling and

wind-chill factor is heading down where

you live, you can still get a taste of the

upcoming season by planting your own

tree in a beautifully decorated pot. How

exciting it is to see an avocado pit or cit-

rus seed miraculously turn into a flour-

ishing green plant a harbinger of spring

that is sure to come soon in your neck ofthe woods. Even as we still bundle up,

we can, through our crafts, see the sun-

shine and warmth around the corner.

Although Tu BShevat is the new

year of trees, it is fitting to do some

planting of herb seeds at this time, as

well. Watch the results grow quickly.

Remember to water the plants when the

soil feels dry. And before you know it,

youll have herbs to add to your favorite

salads. Just snip off the tops of the herbs

if you need some. Theyll grow back in

no time.

Almond Blossom Branches

The almond tree is budding,

And the sun is shining brightly,

Birds from every roof top,

Announce the arrival of the holiday.

Israeli folk song

In Israel, the shkediah (almond) is the

first tree to begin budding around the

time of Tu BShevat. By crafting these

stunning almond blossom branches,

you, too, can enjoy the sight of the flow-

ering almonds, even if you dont live in

Israel. They can almost be mistaken for

the real thing. Use white tissue paper to

mimic the blossoms of sweet almonds

and pink tissue paper to resemble the

bitter almond blossoms.What you will need:

1 empty Pringles can (or similar-sizedtubular container)

1 (12-inch by 12-inch) sheet of patternedscrapbook paper

PencilScissors

Double-sided tape or glue lines/dotsRuler3 to 5 long branches2 sheets of white and/or pink tissue paperGreen florists tape or green masking tape

How to do it:

Wrap the paper around the empty con-tainer, overlapping the paper slightly. Witha pencil, mark off measurements that areneeded for the paper to completely coverthe container and overlap a bit.

Use the scissors to cut the paper to size.Glue it to the container using double-sidedtape or glue lines/dots.

Take the 2 sheets of tissue paper and placethem one on top of the other. Use the rulerand pencil to measure and mark 1 1/2-inch to 2-inch squares on the paper. Usethe scissors to cut out the squares. You willneed at least 10 squares for each branch.

Place 1 square on top of another, rotatingthe top square so that the tissue paperslook like an 8-pointed star. Pinch thesquares in the middle and twist the middleinto a point. It should start to look like aflower bud.

Wind floral tape around the pointed end ofthe paper blossom, and then wind the tapearound a part of the branch until the floweris securely attached. Continue makingblossoms and fastening them to branchesuntil all the branches look like they are inbloom and you are pleased with the waythey look.

Place the completed branches into thecontainer.

Estimated time: 45 minutes

Handprint Tree

What you need:

ScissorsBrown colored paper or scrapbook paperGlue stick1 (12-inch by 12-inch) sheet light blue

heavy scrapbook paper or cardstock

Dark green and light green 12-inch by12-inch scrapbook paper or cardstock

PencilGel pen or metallic markerRulerChipboard or sticker flowers

How to do it:

Using scissors cut the shape or a tree trunk

from the brown paper. Glue the tree tto the center of the light blue paper.

Have each child place his or her handfingers spread out, on one of the greepapers. Use a pencil to trace around thand.

Use the scissors to cut out each tracehand. With a glue stick, attach the hancutouts over and around the top of thtrunk.

With the gel pen, write the name of echild on his or her handprint. Write OFamily or your familys last name on tree trunk.

Use the ruler to measure a 2-inch by12-inch piece of dark green scrapboopaper. Use the scissors to cut it out anslits into the paper. Dont cut all the wthrough to the end of the strip. Curl thends against the scissor blade so thatstrips resemble grass.

Glue the lower edge of the grass strip(below the slits) to the lower edge of paper.

Cut thin strips of dark green paper forflower stems. Glue stems behind grassAttach a chipboard or sticker flower totop of each stem.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

Reproduced from Crafting Jewish by Rivky Koenig, with permission of the copyright holders,

ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications, Ltd.

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81. Dressed in the French flags tricolors, blue, white, and red,middle school students at Solomon Schechter Day School ofBergen County took a stand against racism and intolerance. In

the wake of deadly attacks in Paris, photos and letters of supportwere sent to students in Jewish and secular schools in Paris.

2. Rabbi Zelick Block Become Grand-Friend of the Children inthe Leonard & Syril Rubin Nursery School at the Kaplen JCC onthe Palisades. The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades runs a Grand-Friend program that encourages intergenerational interactionsbetween seniors and young children who attend programs at theCenter.

3. Glen Rock Jewish Center Hebrew School students celebratedChanukah with the residents of the Cupola Senior Center inParamus. This annual visit brings smiles to so many faces.

4. The 3rd Grade Gimmel class at Temple Emanuel of thePascack Valley participated in a Challah Baking Workshopled by congregant, Susan Liebeskind. The children kneaded,braided and took home a challah to bake for their families.Pictured is Morah Chana Zinstein assisting the children. Otherparent volunteers were Amy Goldstein, Lainie Miller and TracyMateretsky.

5. Third and fourth graders at Temple Emanuel of thePascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake participated in the GadnaProgram Israeli Boot Camp led by an IDF officer.

In addition to basic training, the students learned manyinteresting facts about Israel.

6. Ben Porat Yosefs 1st, 2ndand 3rdgraders were treatedto a presentation by Meish Goldish, acclaimed childrens non-fiction and author of more than 400 books. Mr. Goldish talkedabout how he gets ideas, conducts research and finds picturesto illustrate his words. This event complemented the studentsstudy of non-fiction works, a topic that they are learningabout in the classroom.

7. Dr. Shai Shoshani visited Temple Sinai Early ChildhoodCenter during Health Week and gave each student a copy ofthe book, Henry Gets Moving, donated by its author, PierreRouzier.

8. Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley was filled withbubbles and smiles during the Chanukah Concert by MattyRoxx and Cantor Mark Biddelman. More than 250 children,ages pre-school through 3rd grade and their families,participated in this years Chanukah Festival.

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Sleep Apnea in ChildrenPrevents a Peaceful, Restful Night

H E I D I M A E B R A T T

Parents know how important it isfor their children to sleep, and

sleep well. Sleep is no less im-

portant than food, drink, or safety in

the lives of children. To understand the

critical nature of sleep to our childrens

growth and development, we need to un-

derstand more about what sleep does,

what healthy sleep is, and what happens

when children do not get either the right

amount of sleep, the best quality sleep,

or both. We also need to understand the

role sleep plays in being alert or drowsy,

stressed or relaxed, and how that in turn

may affect temperament, learning, and

social behavior.

In certain instances, a child will havea physical problem that prevents restful

and peaceful sleeping. One condition,

known as sleep apnea is not very com-

mon, but does occur, and can impact

youngsters.

We turned to two health profession-

als to find out more about this condi-

tion: Dr. Roberto V. Nachajon, a board-

certified pediatric sleep specialist at

Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck,

who also serves as the chief of Pediatric

Pulmonology at St. Josephs Childrens

Hospital in Paterson, and Kim Cahill,

MSN, RN, who is the supervisor of Pedi-

atric Sleep/Apnea at The Valley Hospital,

Kireker Center for Child Development in

Ridgewood.

About Our Children:What is sleep

apnea?

Dr. Roberto V. Nachajon:Sleep ap-

nea is the cessation of breathing during

sleep. The term sleep apnea generally

refers to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA),

which is an obstruction of the upper

airway during sleep. The soft tissues of

the oropharynx, including adenoids and

tonsils, collapse during the breathing

cycle occluding the airway. This is more

common in children, adolescents and

adults than Central Sleep Apnea, which

can occur when the brainstem breath-

ing centers do not trigger inspiratory ef-

fort, as is typically the case in prematurenewborns.

AOC: How many children are affect-

ed by sleep apnea?

Dr. Nachajon:While it is estimatedthat between 3 to 12 percent of the gen-

eral pediatric population have snoring,

only 1 to 3 percent have Obstructive

Sleep Apnea.

AOC: How can a parent know if a

child has sleep apnea?

Dr. Nachajon: Any child who has

recurrent snoring, mouth breathing

or gasping for air should be evaluated.

Other risk factors for obstructive ap-

nea are enlarged tonsils, obesity, large

neck size (greater than 17 inches), and

some craniofacial traits. Daytime mouth

breathing needs to be investigated.

Young children can develop hyperac-

tivity and inattention while adolescentpatients tend to have excessive daytime

somnolence.

Kim Cahill:Clinical evaluation (his-

tory, physical findings) has been found

to not have adequate sensitivity or

specificity to diagnose OSA. Full-night

polysomnography or sleep testing is

a valid and reliable clinical tool that

shows consistent test-retest reliability

and is considered to be the gold stan-

dard for diagnosing OSA in children.

Common nighttime symptoms of OSA in

children include respiratory symptoms,

such as snoring, snorting, gasping/

choking, observed breathing pauses,

and mouth breathing. These children

also have disrupted sleep and increased

work of breathing, as evident by fre-

quent awakening, restless sleep, and

nocturnal sweating. Children may sleep

in unusual positions, such as hyper ex-

tending their neck in order to maintain

a patent airway. Secondary enuresis

(bedwetting) may occur. This is a child

who develops bedwetting after at least 6

months of consistent dryness. Daytime

symptoms of OSA may include morning

headache, speaking with a nasal voice,

fatigue, and daytime sleepiness. Howev-

er, compared to adults with OSA, com-

plaints of daytime sleepiness are much

less common in children except in the

case of severe OSA and/or obesity. Day-time sleepiness associated with OSA in

children is typically manifested by dis-

ruption in mood, behavior, and cogni-

tion. Mood symptoms can include irri-

tability, mood instability, and emotionaldysregulation. Behavioral symptoms in-

clude aggression, hyperactivity, opposi-

tionality, poor impulse control, anxiety,

withdrawal and somatic complaints.

Studies have suggested that as many

as 25 percent of children with ADHD

symptoms also have symptoms of OSA

(W eiss & Owens, 2014). Neurocognitive

effects described in children with OSA,

include impaired mental flexibility, in-

ability to problem-solve, impaired atten-

tion, and decreased memory capacity.

AOC:What happens with sleep ap-

nea? How does it affect the child in his or

her behavior, cognition or in any other

way?

Ms. Cahill:When we sleep, our mus-

cles relax. This includes the muscles in

the back of the throat that help keep the

airway open. In obstructive sleep ap-

nea, these muscles can relax too much

and collapse the airway, making it hard

to breathe. When someone has sleep

apnea, oxygen levels in the body may

fall and sleep can be disrupted. OSA is

a common, serious condition that can

cause children to miss out on healthy,

restful sleep. If left untreated, obstruc-

tive sleep apnea can lead to learning,

behavior, growth, and heart problems.

In very rare cases, it can even be life

threatening.

AOC: How does sleep apnea getdiagnosed?

Dr. Nachajon: The best way

agnose sleep apnea is by a polys

graphic study, commonly called a study, to distinguish between ha

snoring and obstructive apnea. Du

night in a sleep center, the patien

non-invasive monitorization of a

vital parameters that allow for ac

diagnosis.

AOC:What is the best way to

sleep apnea?

Dr. Nachajon: When diagn

obstructive sleep apnea in child

typically treated by removal of ade

and tonsils. In all cases, treatment

to be individualized. Adolescents

ticularly obese individuals, will b

from the use of positive airway pre

(CPAP) therapy.Ms. Cahill:Treatment option

but can be grouped in three categ

medication, surgical and non-su

Medication: In some cases medi

will be prescribed to combat symp

that are interfering with sleep. Su

In some instances, children may

surgery to eliminate an obstruct

blockage to their breathing. No

gical: Oral appliances for treatm

pediatric OSA are helpful in some

especially in adolescents whose

bone growth is largely complete. W

management, including nutrition

ercise, and behavioral elements, s

be strongly encouraged for all ch

with OSA who are overweight or o

The American Academy of Ped

(AAP) recently published up

guidelines for diagnosis and trea

of OSA in 2012. Recommendatio

clude routine screening for snori

healthcare providers at each wel

visit, and when the clinical asses

suggests the diagnosis of OSA Pol

nography (sleep testing) is ind

prior to surgical procedures su

adenotonsillectomy. Polysomnog

(sleep testing) is also indicated f

ing adenotonsillectomy to assess

fectiveness of treatment.

Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About

Children

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and Walmart on Visiting DayE D S I L B E R F A R B

Grandparents of sleep-away camp-

ers have it easy. They dont have

to find the equipment and the

clothing, label and pack the clothes, ar-

range transportation, worry about for-

gotten details. Thats all someone elses

problem. We grandparents may help

with the funding, but then just calmly

await visiting day.

Not quite. Two days before depar-

ture to camp its panic time for Naftali.

We take him on a desperate search for

a duffle bag, rain gear, khaki pants and a

flashlight. Then away he goes.

Visiting day is an adventure. We turn

off the highway onto what seems to bean old Indian trail. After torturing the

cars undercarriage a few miles on the

rutted road we find the camp entrance marked by a

sign subtly hidden in a bush. And theres Naftali, look-

ing spiffy in his Boy Scout uniform. He shows us his tent

and scouting project. His team is building a small foot-

bridge over a stream. Hes happy, healthy and delighted

with the voluminous junk food we foolishly brought.

A few days later a letter arrives. We recognize the

envelope. Its one of half a dozen self-addressed and

stamped that we gave to Naftali in hopes of hearing

from him. It comes with the camp season half over.

Dear Grandma and Grandpa:

Thank you for coming on visiting day. It was very

thoughtful of you. We went canoeing on the Delaware

River for 18 miles. The canoe I was in flipped over twice,

both times with different people. Tomorrow we will be go-

ing on a four-day hike. I might need to gobble down some

of the food you brought if I want space in my backpack.

People who have been here before say this is the best

part of camp.

Hope to see you soon.

Love, Naftali

The capsized canoe seems to be a rite of passage

for senior campers. A letter from his sister, Devorah,

tells the same story, but theres also other news from

her. They went spelunking as well as canoeing, and,

most important, My bunk is awesome. My bunkmates

are great, and theres a black bear with two cubs living

in the woods right outside camp. They are so cute.

Uh oh. I foresee a problem. Mother bears with cubs

are not particularly good playmates.

Finding Devorahs camp is much easier than herbrothers with detailed instructions. Were greeted at

the entrance by young ladies in long skirts and long

sleeves. They give us a camp map, a list of rules and

directions to the parking field. We find Devorah who in-

troduces her friends, and shows us her bunk, which is

deceptively neat and clean. Then we see the basketball

court and head for the lake.

But Devorah, what about the bear?

Oh, you wont see her with all these people around.

Anyway, we keep the food hidden and the garbage cans

covered.

Then she shows us pictures she took about 50 feet

away from mother black bear and two cubs that look

like little stuffed animals.

After lunch of macaroni and cheese

in the mess hall swarming with campersand families, we hope to see more of the

camp, maybe the nature lodge, the arts

and crafts shop, perhaps the beit hamik-

dash. Devorah has other ideas.

Walmart! she says.

Walmart? But thats not why we

came.

Devorah explains how important

a trip to Walmart is to stock up on junk

food, shampoo, t-shirts and other essen-

tials. Apparently thats a visiting day ritu-

al. Sure enough, theres a caravan of cars

making the half-hour run from the bucolic

camp to the highway shopping mall.

Returning to the City at the end of the

day, Sunday, is another experience traf-fic the length of Route 17. It must have

been visiting day for every camp in up-

state New York.

Devorah and Naftali enjoyed their camp summer and

want to do it again. Naftali switches from the rough and

ready scout camp to one with more amenities. We even

went horseback riding, he announces in a rare letter.

Devorah returns to the camp with the bear, Walmart

and the awesome bunk. And the following summer

shes back for the third time, but with a job as a kitch-

en helper.

Good, now you wont have to pay, I say naively.

Oh yes, but only half.

You mean you have to pay for the privilege of

working in the kitchen?

Of course, but we get a lot of time off.

In the meantime, both Naftali and Devorah have

earned their life-saving certificates, and have worked

part time during the school year as lifeguards.

She plans to return to camp this summer as a

supervisor.

On the waterfront? I ask. No, not enough time

off.

As a counselor? No, I dont want to deal with

kids.

Whats the job? Its in the kitchen.

I wonder how much this privileged kitchen job will

cost, but Im assured it will be a free ride.

Meanwhile, Yehuda, their younger brother, has

been spending summers at a local day camp, and de-

cides its time to sleep away. He chooses the camp

attended by one of his good friends only to learn its

booked up. Then after another day camp summer hetries again. This time he reminds his family about early

enrollment. Now he is registered. The coming months

will be busy as he prepares for camp, lines up bunk-

mates, studies for his March Bar Mitzvah, sells candy

bars to classmates on the school bus, plays basketball,

and, oh yes, attends class at his yeshiva.

Yehuda is a high-energy person. With luck, his

camp counselor will be able to match Yehudas zest for

life and cope with the inevitable capsized canoe.

Ed Silberfarb was a reporter for the Bergen Record in New

Jersey, then the New York Herald Tribune where he was City

Hall bureau chief. Later, he was a public information officer

for the New York City Transit Authority and editor of one of

its employee publications.

Devorah hard at work.

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How to Prepare Your Childfor Sleep-Away Camp

D E N I S E M O R R I S O N Y E A R I A N

Sleep-away camp is a wonderful,

growth-filled experience. Parents,however, may underestimate the

benefits of residential camp and what it

will do for their child. Some parents think

their money is better spent elsewhere,

particularly if they themselves did not

attend sleep-away camp as a youngster,

says Doron Krakow, national director of

Young Judaea Camp. But it provides your

child with invaluable life lessons, such as

how to be independent, responsible and

make diverse friendships.

So how do you go about finding the

right sleep-away camp? First, talk it over

with your child. What are his interests?

Finding a camp with activities your child

will enjoy is important. At the sametime, encourage him to try new things.

Just because your child likes soccer,

doesnt mean he might not like or be

good at arts and crafts, says Krakow.

Camp is a great place to try something

different, because everyone is having

new experiences.

Once your child has decided upon

the type of camp he wants, explore the

options. Find out about the various pro-

grams each one offers and ask plenty of

questions. According to Krakow, most

parents find out whether theres quality

instruction and enough time for their child

to participate in the said activity, and stop

there. But they should take a look at the

big picture.

What concepts or philosophy does

the camp espouse? What will my child

do through the course of a typical day? If

the camp has a brochure, read it careful-

ly. This way you can match your agenda

with that of the camps and provide the

experience you want for your child.

Not sure if your child is developmen-

tally ready for residential camp? Have a

trial run. Send him to visit a relative for

the weekend. How did he do away from

home? Did he sleep well? Was he able to

care for himself (brush his teeth, take a

bath, change his clothes)? Did he adjust

to new or different foods? These and

other questions will help you decide ifyour child is ready for camp.

Even if your child did well on a trial run,

spend a few minutes talking with the camp

director. Tell him about your child how

he interacts with other children, his level

of participation in school, etc.

Above all, dont let your own appre-

hensions keep you from sending your

child away to camp.

On the first day of camp, help your

child get settled, then leave. Dont stick

around too long, says Krakow. If you

drive your child to camp, he may cling

to you on the way up.

Once there, however, many kids will

shift from clingy to embarrassment in

front of their friends, and parents are of-

ten slow to pick up on this.Even before you send your child to

camp, mail him a letter. This way hell

have something to open when the mail

arrives on the first day.

If your child is a poor correspondent,

dont take it personally. Camp is a full-

time job for kids, says Krakow. Some

may be inclined to share it all with their

parents, others will get so caught up in

the moment that promises to write are

forgotten. A good rule of thumb is, No

news is good news.

Whether your child goes to camp

for one week or the whole summer, send

a care package. Chances are, the other

kids will get one and you dont want yourchild to feel left out. The package doesnt

have to be extravagant, just something

to let him know youre thinking of him.

Items could include: a yo-yo, his favorite

magazine, a pack of gum, candy etc. Just

be sure that if youre sending food items,

you know what the rules are about food

in cabins. Camps often dont allow food

in the cabins because they can attract

bugs and outdoor creatures.

When preparing to send your child to

camp, avoid purchasing new clothes un-

less he really needs them. Chances are,

theyll get soiled, stained, or mildewed

before they get home if they even get

home! Economically speaking, youre bet-

ter off rounding up old clothes and shoes

(towels and wash clothes, too) and saving

the new items for after camp.

Several weeks before your child at-

tends camp, keep his schedule open and

stress-free. This will allow him plenty

of time to relax and prepare for the big

event. If, for example, your family comes

back from a vacation on Friday and you

scoot your child off to camp on Sunday,

he may experience some anxiety and

tension. A better idea is to plan major

summer events with a break in between.

On the last day of camp, arrive

on time, and come prepared with a

few extra plastic bags. You may need

them, especially if your child has wetclothes or muddy shoes that need to be

transported.

On the ride home, listen to your

child. More than likely hell be eager to

share his experiences with you who

he met, what he did, and the funny

things that happened. And if you look

really close you may find hes grown a

little. Not just in height, but in depth of

character.

Denise Morrison Yearian is the former editor

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Camp Veritans225 Pompton RoadHaledon, NJPhone: 973-956-1220Fax: 973-956-5751www.campveritans.comAges/Grade: 4 Years 10th gradeDates: June 20 August 21Counselor to Camper Ratio: 1:5

Camp Veritans, a Jewish day camp located in Haledon,is a camp for children entering pre-K through 10thgrade. We offer a variety of fantastic activities on ourbeautiful 64 acre campus including Red Cross swiminstruction, amazing sports, creative arts, ropes/chal-lenge course, in addition to daily hot kosher cateredlunches, transportation and so much more. Special-ized Trip & Travel program for 8th and 9th gradersand a comprehensive CIT program for our 10th grad-ers. Please see our ad on page 16.

The Neil Klatskin Day CampKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: 201-567-8963or [email protected]: 3 11Dates: Mon Fri, June 29 Aug 21, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (short -er days available for preschoolers; extended care available)

NKDC offers a summer of adventure and nonstop fun. Ourbeautiful 21-acre campus in Tenafly and 600-acre campusin Alpine provide the perfect backdrop for your camperto enjoy the outdoors, learn new skills, make new friendsand explore their personal interests. With dynamic, age-appropriate programming including sports, Red Crossinstructional and recreational swim, art, drama, music,Judaic programming, fun theme days and much more,your camper will be sure to have an incredible summer toremember. JCC membership required.

Camp Dream Street:The Pearl Seiden Summer Programfor Children with Cancer and other Blood DisordersKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: Contact Lisa at 201-408-1455or [email protected]: 4 14

Dates: Mon Fri, Aug 24 28, 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m.A special free camp experience serving the socialneeds of children with cancer and other blood disor-ders. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, dance,nature, krav maga, baking, music, swimming and en-tertainment. Round-trip transportation, light breakfastand a delicious lunch are provided each day. Siblingsare invited to participate. Sponsored by the DreamStreet Foundation, Childrens Hospital of New YorkPresbyterian, Tomorrows Childrens Institute of Hack-ensack University Medical Center, St. Josephs Chil-dren Hospital, Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, BeatmanFoundation, Pearls Girls, Teen Philanthropy Institute,Team Ko-Jo the Kollender and Rubach Families, JennasRainbow Foundation, and RD Legal Funding, LLC.

Kindercamp at the Bergen County YJCC605 Pascack RoadTownship of Washington, NJPhone: 201-666-6610

Fax: 201-664-7518www.yjcc.orgGrades/Ages served: Ages 2, 3, 4Dates: June 29-August 21, 4-, 6-, and 8-week sessionsCounselor to Camper Ratio: Varies by ageOngoing registrationIts a real camp experience for nursery school-age chil-dren. Kindercamp includes theme weeks like beachparty, pirates and rock-n-roll, special events includinganimal visits and a magician, outdoor water fun andindoor swim lessons, gym, music, ponies, nature, artand more. Lunch is included; YJCC membership notrequired. For information, contact Wendy Fox, Kinder-camp director, at 201-666-6610, ext. 5820, [email protected]. Please see our ad on page 17.

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PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

Teen Adventures Travel CampKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: 201-408-1470Grades: 7 10, June 29 July 31An exciting five-week program for teens that features dailytrips to amusement parks, beaches, baseball games, tripsinto Manhattan and more! This summer, the program willfeature two community service days every week, a two-

night trip to Hershey Park, and an amazing extended tripto Orlando, Florida. Contact Alexis at 201-408-1470 or [email protected].

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ENRICHMENT CAMPS

Bricks 4 Kidz Cresskill6 Madison Ave.Cresskill, NJPhone: 201-399-7701www.bricks4kidz.com/389Ages: 3-13Camper Ratio: 1:8Bricks 4 Kidz is an exciting program that introducedren to STEM concepts. We offer classes and pall necessary materials for students to build our u

theme-based models. Classes are held in 4-8 week sefor one hour each week and are competitively pProblem solving skills & self-esteem are emphasizeenhanced in the Bricks 4 Kidz program. Our progrfers after-school programs, camps, field trips, bir

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iD Tech CampsAlexa Caf at Berkeley Carroll School181 Lincoln PlaceBrooklyn, NYAll girlsAges: 10 15Phone: 1-888-709-8324www.AlexaCafe.com

Unique all-girls program where ages 10 15 develop a passion for tech. Whetherdesigning a webpage, producing a film,coding creatively or developing wearableelectronics, technology should be fun andmeaningful. 1-888-709-8324 to register andfind more information. Please see our adon page 13.

iD Tech Campsheld at Sarah Lawrence, Columbia, NYU,and moreAges: 7 171-888-709-8324www.iDTech.comInspired by hip, tech-savvy instructors,ages 7 17 code apps, design video games,mod with Minecraft, engineer robots,build websites, produce movies, and meetfriends with similar interests. Visit www.

iDTech.com or call us at 1-888-709-8324 toregister and find more information. Pleasesee our ad on page 13.

iD Tech Miniat Berkeley Carroll School(Brooklyn)and at The Town SchoolAges: 6 9Phone: 1-888-709-8324www.iDTechMini.comKids ages 6-9 love iD Tech Mini, where halfday options let aspiring innovators dis-cover a passion for tech. Campers makefriends and learn hands-on STEM skillsin a kid-friendly environment. Visit www.iDTechMini.com or call us at 1-888-709-8324 to register and find more information.Please see our ad on page 13.

iD Programming Academyand iD Game Design & DevelopmentAcademyPhone: 1-888-709-8324www.iDProgrammingAcademy.comAges: 13 18Two-week, pre-college academies wherestudents gain hands-on experience in cod-ing, app development, programming, mod-eling with Minecraft, and robotics.Ages 13 18 tour a studio, create a portfo-lio, and meet teens with similar interests.www.iDProgrammingAcademy.com or callus at 1-888-709-8324 to register and findmore information. Please see our ad onpage 13.

International Chess Academy9-10 Saddle River RoadFair Lawn, NJPhone: 201-797-0330185 Court St.Teaneck, NJPhone: 201-833-1741www.icanj.netAges: 6 16Summer Day Camp: Accepting registra-tion. Learn to play chess, one of theworlds oldest and most popular games.We offer private, group, and after-schoollessons. Students of all levels are welcome,from beginner to master. We host world-renowned international coaches and ourstudents have qualified for the

World Youth Championships. With lessons6 days a week in two locations.See websitewww.icanj.net for schedule and pricing.Please see our ad on page 3.

International Ivy11 Locations in North JerseyParamus, Oakland, RingwoodPhone: 855-678-6335www.iisummer.comWeekly sessions : full day or half dayAges: 5 14Summer Enrichment Program. Intional Ivy offers creative, hands-ointellectually-stimulating learning eences during the summer. Summegreat time to explore, meander, s

the imagination and lose oneself insomething fun. Our ultimate goal is tour students find their passion. Oncfind it, they are self-motivated to leaexplore further. We offer classes many disciplines to satisfy the dinterests and talents of the childrserve. There are more than fifty claschoose from in technology, sciencforming arts, visual arts, math, bussports, recreation and even construPlease see our ad on page 16.

Montclair State UniversityGifted and Talented Summer Camp1 Normal Ave.Montclair, NJPhone: 973-655-4104Fax: 973-655-7895www.Montclair.edu/gifted

Ages: Students who have completedCounselor to Camper Ratio: 1:10Sessions I: June 29 July 17, 2015(no class July 3)Session II : July 20 August 7, 2015The summer program provides achieving students, in grades 1 1opportunity to immerse themselvan educational environment focusmathematics, science, technology, fiperforming arts, English and the huties, as well as enjoying activities suswimming and tennis. The summer cschedule and application will be avin February. Registration deadline fosion I: May 17; Session II is June 14. see our ad on page 15.

Big Time Sports Broadcasting Cam1420 Walnut Street, Suite 605

Philadelphia, PAPhone: 800-319-0884www.playbyplaycamps.comBoys & Girls Ages 10 18The Sports Broadcasting Camp is loon the campus of Montclair State Cin Montclair this summer is celebits 10th year. Learn from the prossports celebrities; make play-bysports anchor, and reporting tapeticipate in mock sports talk radio anstyle shows, and much more. Pleaour ad on page 12.

William Paterson Universitys Pre-College Summer Youth Programs1600 Valley Road, WaynePhone: 973-720-3709www.wpunj.edu/cpeGrades/Ages: Students entering grad2nd to 12thSessions: June 29 to August 7Councelor to Camper ratio: 1 to 8Deadline for registration: June 29William Paterson Universitys Pre-CYouth Programs are designed to fopositive academic transition. Thesgrams offer students early prepaawareness and readiness for collegcareers. Choose from more than 40 lating science, arts, music and acacourses throughout the month of JuAugust. Students can attend half day enrichment and academic progWorking parents can send their preto Summer Life on Campus, a fucamp that provides fun and academfocused programs, with recreationa

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ities where they can meet new friendsin a one-of-a-kind learning experience.10 percent discount available for ear-ly registrations. Please see our ad onpage 17.

Art for Learning, LLCEnglewood area, [email protected]://www.artforlearning.com/201-503-9796Art grades 1-10Fashion grades 4-11

Teen Travel grades 7-11Weekly Programs: June 29-August 28

Programs include various age ap-propriate levels of Impressionist,Modern, Colonial and Victorian Art.Other programs are taught for spe-cific age groups, like Art of China andJapan, Mosaic and Glass Art, Prin-cess Experience. All art programsare taught based on history andsociology, music and poetry of timeis sometimes introduced. Excerptsfrom books are required for the Jew-ish Immigrant Experience, and Greekand Roman Art, which are based onPercy Jackson and the LightningThief book. Younger kids programsfocus on dinosaurs and fish, African

zoo animals and farm animals. Eachart program includes two trips torelated venues like the MetropolitanMuseum followed by art lessons inCentral Park, Victorian mansions, El-lis Island, etc. Fashion programs be-gin from design concept through re-tail, with trips to the garment district

showrooms, meetings with fashiondesigners, marketing, and merchan-dising experts, lectures at FIT, andmore. Kids have the chance to cre-ate fashion-related artwork andproducts. Teen Travel includes fivedays of visits to NBC Studios, Em-pire State Building Skyride, BrooklynBridge, South Street Seaport, Ma-dame Tussauds, and more! Discountoffered for early enrollment. Pleasesee our ad on page19

,ARTS, PERFORMANCE ANDMUSIC CAMPS

Art of Excellence StudioArtist, Rina GoldhagenDates: July and AugustAges 7 Adult201-248-4779www.artofexcellencestudio.comThemed Arts and Crafts camps avail-able in July and August. You can emailinquiries to [email protected]. Ongoing lessons and port-folio classes available. Unlock yourcreative self with classes in drawingand watercolor. Please see our ad onpage 21.

Bounce U

70 Eisenhower DriveParamus, NJ 07652201-843-5880www.bounceU.com/paramusCreate and Bounce Art CampDate: July 7 thru August 27, 2015Time: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.A little bit of exercise goes a long way

toward inspiring your artists minds.BounceUs Create and Bounce pro-gram gives kids a chance to enjoyphysical activity and creative time inequal doses, offering an experiencethats healthy, mentally engaging andseriously fun. Complete with lunch,snacks, and games, its a one-of-a-kindcamp experience theyll never forget.Please see our ad on page 3.

Cresskill Performing Arts300 Knickerbocker Road, Suite 1100

Cresskill, NJPhone: 201-390-7513and 201-266-8830www.cresskillperformingarts.comAges: Toddlers-adults (studio)Ages: 3-teens (camp programs)April Break Performing Arts MiniCamp April 6 10. Half and full daycamp available. Dancing, Acting, Sing-ing, Art/Crafts, Yoga and more. Be pro-ductive, busy, happy and challengedduring the school break! Our expand-ed program includes Once Upon aTime (reading readiness/crafts classfor age 4 7) and Kids Concoctionsto Make and Take (designer crafts forage 8 and up). Activities include bal-let, jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop, theaterdance, voice/musical theater, act-

ing, improv, fencing (sword fighting),choreography, on camera workshopand more! Cresskill Performing Artsteachers are extraordinary: on staff attop NYC studios; nominated for VMAawards, and in Cirque shows! Campruns from June 29 through August28, 2015. Register for one week, two,



Camp Barnert is conveniently located inFranklin Lakes, NJ, and offers children the opportunity

to explore the world around them through play, art,drama, sensory experiences, science discovery and

lots more. Perfect for ages 18 months through 6 years.Children 4+ go swimming twice a week and 5+ are

challenged each day with STEM activities.Call (201) 848-1027 and come for a visit,

or go to our website, www.barnerttemple.org,to download an application.

Times and Dates are Subject to Change10 Nevins Rd, Wayne NJ 07470 Phone: 973-628-1500 Fax: 973-628-1555

AUGUST CAMPS8/3-8/7 Pro Ambition

8/3-8/6 Brooke Ammerman Skills Camp8/10-8/13 Chico Goaltending Camp

8/18-8/22 Pick Ur Hockey Poison Camp Week #28/25-8/29 Hitmen Camp (For Hitmen Players only

JULY CAMPS6/29-7/2 FUNdamental 8U Camp

7/6-7/9 Laura Stamm Power Skating7/6-7/8 Brooke Ammerman Skills Camp

7/13-7/17 Pick Ur Hockey Poison Week #17/15-7/17 GDI Goaltending Camp

7/20-7/24 Bandit Mite/Squirt/PW Camp7/27-7/31 Bandit Bantam/Midgets Camp

or all summer; we have camp for ages 3through teens. Early drop-off and late pick-up helps working parents. Fencing Campwill be two weeks this summer the week ofJune 29 and the week of August 24. Begin-ners as well as more experienced fencerswill get stronger and try all the weapons inour popular fencing experience! And ourCreative Legos Workshops return for themonth of July, for age 5 10. Please see ourad on page 11.

Center Stage Musical

Theater CampKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: Contact Deb at 201-408-1492or [email protected]: 4 9Of Princes, Beasts and Beauties Beautyand the Beast & Snow White are woveninto a very funny version of Rogers andHammersteins Cinderella Mon.-Fri., June29-July 17, 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Show:Thur., 7/16, 5:15 p.m. Orientation/Place-ment day: Sun, June 28. An excellent op-portunity for students of all levels to expe-rience the fun of performing at a very highlevel. Ends with a Broadway style musicalwith sets, costumes, challenging dialogue,big musical numbers and solos for those

who would like them. In the final gala pro-duction Of Princes, Beasts and Beautiesthe stories are intertwined so that thedwarfes work in the Beasts minds. SnowWhites family, Belles town and her castlefriends all dance at Cinderellas Ball. Dailyschedule includes workshops in acting,improvisation, stage combat, movement,singing, and end-of-the-day swim. Drama

camp is available to members of all agesand nonmembers ages 10 and up. ContactDeb at 201-408-1492 or [email protected].

BergenPAC-JCC Summer Performance IntensiveJoseph A. Baker, directorPhone: 201-408-1492Ages: 9 17Mon-Fri, July 8-24,9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.NYC Performance: July 23, BergenPACs

Cabaret Space and/or JCCs Eric BrownTheater Performance: July 24An exciting program for intermediate-ad-vanced students that culminates in at leasttwo performances. Professional skill de-velopment in singing, acting, sketch com-edy and movement. This cabaret-style per-formance features favorite numbers fromBroadway musicals, sketch comedy, shortscenes and popular rock songs as well asnew pieces. Mr. Baker will bring in otherBroadway colleagues as guest instructors.Students will be bussed to the JCC at 3:20p.m. to swim in the outdoor pool. JosephA. Baker is a successful Broadway musicdirector and accompanist. Drama campis available to members of all ages andnonmembers ages 10 and up. Interview/Audition required. Extended day optional.

Contact Deb at 201-408-1492 or [email protected]. Please see our ad on page 17.

Summer Dance IntensiveKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJAges: 6-16Dates: Mon-Thurs, Aug 17-27,

10:30 a.m. 3 p.m.Performance: Thurs, Aug 27, 5:30 p.m.Four days a week of dance technique inBallet, Tap, and Jazz as well as an electivesuch as Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern, Musi-cal Theatre, and Acrobatics. Improve yourskill level, build strength, and gain moreflexibility while having a great time! All in-structors are experienced choreographersand teachers. Early morning and extendedday available upon request. Dance Campis available to members of all ages and

nonmembers ages 11+. Contact Allyson at201-408-1495 or [email protected] Explorers Summer CampKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: 201-408-1465Ages: 3 5, Aug 24 28,9:15 a.m. 3 p.m.Summer is a time to create, explore andplay. Children in our camp will becomemusic investigators, discovering andbuilding different instruments, learningto play the drums, singing their favoritesongs, and using movement and games asa tool to learn to read music! In addition toall of our musical discoveries, our youngexplorers will enjoy the water park andplayground! Extended care is available.

Contact the music school at 201.408.1465or [email protected].

The Performing Arts SchoolSummer Camp1 Depot SquareEnglewood, NJPhone: 201-482-8194Fax: 201-482-8391

bergenPAC.org/summerAges: 5 12Dates: July 6 July 24 andAug. 3 Aug. 21Counselor to camper ratio: 5:1Deadline for registration: May 31Theater games, music, dance, arts & with a final showcase on the bergmain stage. Every child will feel like Please see our ad on page 17ThurChamber Music CampKaplen JCC on the Palisades

411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: 201-408-1465Ages 8 18Dates: June 29 July 10,9:15 a.m. 3 p.m.Chamber Music Camp brings togethented young musicians and an acclfaculty of artists and educators torience the joys of ensemble playingatmosphere of success and enjoyThe camp accepts a select group ofplayers and pianists based on audinterviews and recommendations. 2-week options available. Contact thsic school at 201-408-1465 or Thurnjccotp.org.

FluteStars CampKaplen JCC on the Palisades

411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJNoelle Perrin, DirectorCall for dates, times and feesFluteStars is a two-day workshop termediate and advanced flutists, includes master class-style lessonvate practice time, and small and

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June 24 - August 18(8 weeks)

9:00am - 4:00pm(Friday until 3:00pm)

Our Campus features:Beautiful, fully enclosed outdoor

playgroundFull size, regulation gymLarge, indoor air-conditioned play areaBright, spacious, fully equipped,

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ensemble rehearsals with an emphasis ondeveloping musical expression, beautifultone and refined technique. The rehearsalschedule is mixed with free time for social-izing and recreation. This exciting work-shop culminates with a final concert inwhich flutists perform their polished soloson stage for family and friends. Audition isrequired. All applicants must present onesolo piece of their choice performed frommemory. Auditions may be scheduled indi-vidually with camp director at flutestars@

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SPECIAL NEEDS SUMMERPROGRAMS

Neil Klatskin Day Camp Tikvah ProgramKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJ201-567-8963Ages: 5 15Dates: June 29 Aug 21,9 a.m. 4 p.m. (extended care available)Children with special needs participatein a diverse full-day program includingacademic remediation, adaptive physi-cal education, arts & crafts, drama, RedCross instructional and recreational swim,Judaic programming, music, theme days,

live entertainment, extended nights, carni-vals, playground time, Shabbat and more.Group sizes range from 3 to 6 campers andare staffed by a minimum of two caringand qualified counselors. All prospectivecampers must receive an intake interview.Contact the camp office at 201-567-8963 [email protected].

Camp HaverimKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: 201-408-1489Ages: 3 21Dates: Aug 10 21, 9 a.m. 2: 45 p.m.Camp Haverim is a two-week camp de-signed for children and teens with autismand other cognitive and developmentaldelays, with sufficient communicationand self-help skills, and attend 11 months

of special schooling. Campers participatein social skills activities, swimming andwater park activities, sports, yoga andadaptive physical education, academic en-richment, music and movement, art, andtherapy dogs. Space is limited. Group sizesare between 4-8 campers. Priority is givento returning campers, Special Servicesprogram participants and JCC members.Intake interview required. Contact Shelleyat 201-408-1489 or [email protected].

On Our OwnKaplen JCC on the Palisades411 E. Clinton Ave.Tenafly, NJPhone: 201-408-1489Ages: 15 30Dates: June 29 Aug 7, 9:30 a.m. 2: 30 p.m.

This program is a six-week life-skills, vo-cational and recreational program forteens and young adults with intellectualand developmental delays, including au-tism, with self-help skills to independentlyparticipate within a 1:3 staffing ratio. Ac-tivities include work experiences, weeklytrips, swim, gym, music and dance. Door-to door transportation is available within

a 15-mile radius in Bergen County only. In-take interview required. Contact Shelley at201-408-1489 or [email protected].

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SPORTS PROGRAMS/CAMPS

Bloom Yoga13-20 River RoadFair Lawn, NJPhone: 201-203-0791www.bloomyoganj.com

Ages: 1-9Located in the heart of downtown FairLawn, Bloom Yoga offers all levels of adultand childrens Hatha yoga classes. This ex-ercise focuses on breathing while movingthe body through specific asanas (poses),leading to physical, mental and spiritualwellbeing. The benefits of yoga are endless improved flexibility, advanced wholebody strength, enhanced posture, strongsense of balance and improved breath-ing whil

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