ecamp - jewish, international, technological summer camp in israel

8/14/2019 eCamp - Jewish, International, Technological Summer Camp in Israel

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Israeli Hi-TechSummer Camps

www.eCamp4u.com


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Create, Invent& Design

Fun, Spirit& Friendships

Explore IsraeliTechnology

Each summer our eCampers from 20 different countries come together to develop their creative

and tech skills, to explore the wonders of Israeli technology and to make life-long friendships

in our fun-lled program.

Located in a beautiful nature reserve, one of Israels nest settings, eCamp is a sleep-away

summer camp that focuses on the growth of campers as individuals and as a family.Our cutting-edge modular programs and many choices allow each camper to select the

workshops he or she wants and loves, making eCamp compatible and challenging for children

and teens, ages 8-18.

Our warm, caring, family-style atmosphere makes rst time campers feel as welcome as

campers who have been coming to eCamp for several years.

The Ultimate Summer Experience in Israel

We are looking forward to welcoming you into our family!


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Creating Photoshop worktogether with friends from

America, Italy Spain wasunforgettable!

Michelle, 12, France

I really enjoyed theLeadership Program.I thought it was a truly

novel idea, and it made

me think in ways I neverhave in my life.

Jacob, 17, USA

I made my own videogame, built a robot,created a 3D animation

Just cant wait to returnnext summer!

Dana, 13, Israel

The laser-tag gamein the forest wasprobably the coolestthing Ive ever done!

Yotam, 10, Israel

I really, really liked goingto Google Haifa. The visitshowed me how great a

professional career can be.

Michael, 16, Switzerland.

Traveling to Intel witheCamp was a stupendousexperience and I hopeto take similar trips witheCamp in the upcoming

years!

Gilbert, 15, USA.


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all day long!A healthy balance of technology and outdoor

summer activities is the basis of the eCamp program.Regardless of your current level of computer skills,eCamp provides a customizable experience that willhelp you grow personally, Jewishly and as an emergingHi-Tech leader.

Design Your Games, Build Your Robot, Create Your Music

In the eWorkshops youll nd the necessary equipment andinstruction to create three incredible projects that you will bringhome from camp. Choose your three daily workshops in whichyou will work on your own projects in an environment that fostersfun, excitement and creativity. Each group of up to eight campersis closely instructed by our professional staff to ensure personalprogress each camper at his or her own pace.

Unplugged ActivitiesAll campers participate daily in social and outdoor activities. You can relax andenjoy a swim at our magnicent swimming pool, compete and improve your game skillson the basketball courts, play soccer, ultimate frisbee and more. During evening Feelthe Breeze activities you will play capture the ag, make our immediate environmentgreener and learn to protect the planet, have fun at a campre or sing karaoke.

Leadership & Entrepreneurship track for teensAs a Gigabyte camper (entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade) you can take our specialleadership and entrepreneurship track and discover your inner entrepreneur. Your team

will invent an innovative new product and go through all the same steps as start-upcompanies in the real world.

Trips and special eventsNothing compares to visiting technology companies like Intel and Google andwitnessing new technologies in the making. After the visit, well play Laser-Tag in the

woods - an unforgettable day-trip. Each session of eCampincludes a Tech Trip for all campers and another Gigabytetrip only for our oldest campers. Other events include a LANparty with giant-screen game tournaments, Maccabiah sportsweekend, Israeli start-up shows and more!


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in Aloney YitzhakeCampVillage

Our eCamp Village has everything a camper could dream of andmore! Aloney Yitzhak is located in a beautiful nature reserve, lledwith old oak trees and colorful wildowers. It is well known as

one of Israels nest settings, situated in the central part of Israel,close to the town of Caesarea.

Campers live in air-conditioned,dormitory-style rooms with 3-4

campers per room, each providedwith a private bathroom andshower, and totally furnished.There is a staff room on each oorfor full supervision.

A great set of facilities are used daily,including a magnicent outdoor

swimming pool, basketball andtennis courts, Ping-Pong tables, anda full-size soccer eld.Unleash your creativity in thecutting-edge computer labs, musicstudio and eGarage.

Safety and securityThe village is a gated facility, secured 24/7 andpatrolled by local guards. Both the village andthe camp operate under the supervision of theIsraeli Ministry of Education.

Experience Israeli culture Share a room with campers from Israel a great opportunity to learn about eachothers cultures and to improve your Hebrew.

Taste Israeli food and enjoy Israeli culture!

100 Pluralistic Jewish atmosphere is provided

with traditional Shabbat ceremonies.


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eCamp Basics

A Family ApproachDue to the size and structure of our camp, all campers and

staff become close friends within just a few days. Beforecamp, our ofce team will assist with your specic needs,help you make travel arrangements, and make sure yourchild gets full and personal attention at camp.

Excellent StaffCounselors instruct workshops and lead camper groups,while keeping an average ratio of six campers per counselor.We start training our staff months before camp starts, aftercarefully selecting each and every person. Our staff membersare college students and graduates, people who have served

in the Israeli armys technology units, and experienced campcounselors, coming mostly from Israel and North America.

Safety and SecurityCampers safety is our number one priority. The camp issecured and patrolled 24 hours a day and our medical staffis readily available at all times.

Program ModularityBuild a summer itinerary that consists of one or multipleeCamp sessions and add our pre-camp Israel Discoverytrip to extend your experience. Workshops are offered from

beginner level to advanced, from creative digital media tocomplex computer programming.

Company ReputationOranim Educational Initiatives, our parent company, is theleader in Jewish educational travel and Israel programs since1986. At eCamp, we utilize the best tools and facilities toprovide a premium experience.

Judaism and TraditioneCamp takes a pluralistic approach to Judaism, where all are welcome. Campers andcounselors explore their identity together and enjoy a traditional Shabbat atmosphere.

A synagogue is within close walking distance, all food is certied kosher, and ourJudaic staff is available to support our more observant participants.

Celebrating the Israeli Technology Success Story At eCamp, the wonders of Israeli technology are revealed. Realizing that modernIsrael has an incredible impact on the world in which we live is fun and exciting.Discover fascinating facts such as:

AIM/

was created by four young Israelis

Microsoft

has developed its most advanced systems of

in its Israel R&D centers

SanDisk

has acquired M-Systems, an Israeli company

which developed the USB-Flash drives

Intel

has been developing and manufacturing

its newest technologies in Israel

Motorola

has developed the rst commercial cell

phone in Israel


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Choose three!Its up to you, theres a workshop for every avor! Build your customized daily schedulewith the three workshops that interest you.

Innovate!Guided by eCamps professional counselors, youll create cool projects and takethem home.Work like the pros!Use the best software and hardware from: Adobe, Microsoft, Apple, Autodesk,Sony, Wacom and more.Take it home!

At eCamp, you will receive a USB Flash Wristband for storing all ofyour awesome projects. It is unbelievably cool and its a great way tokeep all your les and memories.Questions?Find the eWorkshops page oneCamp4u.comto see sample projects and understandbetter what you will do in each workshop.Register Now!Go to eCamp4u.com, register online for eCamp, and then make your eWorkshopsselection on the My Account page.

1. Flash AnimationsDraw your characters and edit your scene using the most advanced animation

software out there - Adobe

Flash

. Create your full animation for the web andadd interactivity to make your movie pop!2. 3D ModelingTake your rst step in the virtual reality world and model objects and scenes in 3DStudio Max. Add lights, textures and cameras to create simple 3D animations!

3. Digital ComicsGrab a digital pen and start drawing! You will use Adobe Photoshop and a Wacom digital drawingtablet to draw your original storyboard, and print the nished product.

4. Video FilmingYouTube is waiting for your incredible videos! Plan the script, record the action with anHD camera and learn the basics of Adobe Premiere to edit the scenes!

5. Special FX EditingUse Adobe After Effects to create a video clip with amazing effects. Combinereal-world shots with your own imaginary scenes and use the cutting edge hardwareand software!6. Digital MusicThe eCamp music studio is where the party begins and you are the DJ! Create your owntracks using mixing and editing software, and use the special editing keyboard to recordoriginal tunes!7. Digital PhotographyUse digital cameras and explore different settings and modes to take incredible photos. Manage an onlinegallery and learn how to do cool things with your pictures!

8. Graphic DesignUse Adobe Photoshop to edit, manipulate and apply effects. Your new T-shirt canhave a picture of you and your friends on the other side of the world! $25 Lab fee (includes printed T-shirt to take home).

*We reserve the right to make changes in eWorkshops content, software & hardware.

Build YourROBOTS

Design YourGAMES

Create YourMUSIC

Choose your three workshops!

eWorkshopsPut your imagination into action!


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9. Casual Game Production 1Love playing games? Develop your game-building skills using Game Maker and create your own new actiongame. Let your imagination run wild!

10. Casual Game Production 2Ready to take the next step into the gaming world? Take a role in a development team: direct the graphics,programming, sound-track or story-board, then merge all the pieces together!Prerequisite: Casual Games Production 1 (#9) or experience with Game Maker.11. Game ModdingCreate your own Warcraft III based game! Use the 3D game engine, draw your maps andcharacters and set rules to create games with a completely original feel and scenario.12. Mobile Phone GamesUse cool studio software to design games for mobile phones. Choose characters, environmentsand objects and plan the game script and rules!

13. Web Design 1Get yourself online! Create your own website in HTML and add images, backgrounds and links.Make your website unique and publish it on the web for everybody to surf!14. Web Design 2Upgrade your web design skills with Adobe Dreamweaver to develop professional-looking web pages.Use Photoshop and Flash to create unique graphical interface!Prerequisite: Web Design 1 (#13) or experience with HTML15. Dynamic Web SitesAdd programming in PHP to enhance your website with dynamic content! Collect information from userswith forms, protect content with passwords and create web applications.Prerequisite: Web Design 1 (#13) or experience with HTML16. Build a PCBuild your own new PC and take it home after camp. Connect all parts includingmotherboard, Intel CPU, hard drive, memory and a DVD drive. Set your newcomputer up for Internet, games and more!Ages 13-18 $220 Lab fee (includes a computer to take home).17. Build a Game ConsoleBuild a retro console, based on the Fuzebox kit. Solder electronic parts on the circuit board and program themicro-processor with cool retro-style video games. Take it home and play on your TV!Ages 13-18 $120 Lab fee (includes a console to take home).18. RoboticsUse the BoeBot kit to build your own rolling robot! Learn the basics of robotics and programthe robots code to dene its actions and reactions. Take your Robot home and keep upgrading it after camp!Ages 10-18 $150 Lab fee (includes robot and kit to take home).19. Programming 101Your rst step into the software industry. Learn the basics of computer programming with MicrosoftVisual C# language (C-Sharp). Code your rst programs and simple computer games!20. C++ ProgrammingUpgrade your coding skills. Dive into the world of C++ and learn the basics of object-oriented programming.Use arrays, types and classes to develop even more complicated programs!Prerequisite: Programming 101 (#19) or experience with other programming language

21. Phone Apps DevelopmentStart programming simple apps and games for the most advanced Google Android phones. Code in Java,run the programs on the phone and share them with friends!Prerequisite: Programming 101 (#19) or experience with other programming language

22. Console Zone ExtraExtend your time in the eCamp big screen console game room. Play Wii games,Guitar Hero, DDR on the PlayStation or the Xbox360.

Consult with other eCampers before you choose your eWorkshops at facebook.com/eCamp. Staying for more than one session? Check eCamp4u.com for multi-session track recommendations. Check online for the newest updates and additions to the workshop list.

Register Now at

eCamp4u.com


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USA ofce:5035 Mayeld Rd. #230

Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124

Phone: 216-691-9840

Fax: 216- 691-9849

Toll Free in U.S. & Canada:877-ECAMP4U (322-6748)

Register today at:

eCamp4u.com

[email protected]

facebook.com/eCamp

Israel ofce:28 Hataas St. P.O.B. 2135

Kfar-Saba 44641

Phone: +972-9-765-9452

Fax: +972-1539-765-9452Toll Free from U.S. & Canada:866-276-2993

The Ultimate Summer Experience in Israel


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Summer2010

Shalom Parents,

Thank you for your interest in eCamp the ultimate summerexperience in Israel. Enclosed you will fnd our brochure

which includes important information for you and your child.

Israel Land of Milk, Honey and Hi-TechIsrael is well known worldwide for its revolutionary Hi-Tech industry. Technology giants such as Microsoft,

IBM, Intel, Google and many more have utilized the enormous potential of Israels creative and innovative people.

This success story has been inspiring us since the rst summer of eCamp.

Summer 2009 was amazing!Over 200 campers aged 8-18, from 20 different countries, had another incredible summer experience.

Take a look at what we did! We:

invented, designed and created our own technological projects in the eWorkshops.

explored Israeli technology by meeting inuential Israeli inventors and visiting world leading technologycenters such as Intel and Google.

played Wii games, Guitar Hero, DDR on the PlayStation & Xbox360 in the console zone room.

enjoyed day trips, played laser-tag and participated in challenging high-ropes activities.

partied at a special LAN party and had a good time around the campre. went swimming in the magnicent swimming pool and played together on the basketball and tennis courts. dressed in white and celebrated Kabalat Shabbat together.

visited Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the Dead Sea on the pre-camp trip and in between sessions.

So whats new this summer?

Warmest Regards,

Dotan TamirCEO

Summer 2010 is going to be a spectacular summer as well! In addition to new evening programs and more

age-specic activities, we also have four new eWorkshops added to our workshops menu, unique to eCamp:

NEW

Shlomo (Momo) LifshitzPresident

Build a Game Console - Build your own retro game console. Take it home after camp and play on your TV! Phone Apps Development - Develop programs for the Google Android phones!

Special FX Editing - Create a video clip based on your own imaginary scenes, full of amazing effects! Digital Photography - Take incredible photos using digital cameras and manage your online gallery!

Whether your child is 8, 18, or any age between, eCamp offers a safe, exciting and fun program. We are lookingforward to answering your questions by phone, email or on our Facebook page: facebook.com/eCamp

By the way... Online registration to eCamp is easier than ever.

Register today at: www.eCamp4u.com

www.eCamp4u.com


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Gigabyte campers

have Giga-fun

Its worth to be a teen in eCamp!The Gigabyte age group - senior eCampers, entering 10th, 11 th and 12th grades, get more outof their summer. eCamp offers special programs that are designed specically for ourhigh-school age campers.

Leadership & Entrepreneurship track for teensHave you ever had an idea you wanted to make into reality? Have you ever thought that youridea could be the greatest invention since the iPhone?eCamp has a special track dedicated to helping you take your innovative ideas to the nextlevel.As a Gigabyte camper you can take our special leadership and entrepreneurship track anddiscover your inner entrepreneur. Your team will invent a new product and go through all thesame steps as start-up companies in the real world do.And who knows maybe this track will help you invent the next world-famous product.

Extra eld trip:Gigabytes are the only campers who get an extra eld trip per session. You will visit the ofcesof Google Israel, experience the work environment and speak with some of the top engineers inthe Israeli Hi-Tech industry. The trip continues to some of the nest technological units in the Israeli military or highereducation institution. In the past, our campers have visited Israeli Air-Force and Navy bases,and learned how technology is used to defend Israel.

The future generation of eCamp counselors:eCamp is a family, its a place you return to every summer and it doesnt have to end when youstop being a camper.Our returning Gigabyte campers can participate in a unique CIT program (counselors in training).In this quality program you will be trained to become a leader in the camp. You will play an activerole in leading eCamps daily programming and perhaps become part of our staff in the future.

Teens-10thto12thGrade

I really enjoyed the Leadership Program. I thought it was a truly novel idea, and itmade me think in ways I never have in my life. It really taught me how to become anentrepreneur, and how to get a product on the market. Also, the trip to Google wasabsolutely amazing, & the Laser Tag trip was really fun too..

Jacob, 17, Philadelphia, PA

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Payment terms and important notes The $200 registration fee is non-refundable after February 1st, 2010. Please note that certain eWorkshops carry lab fees. Check out the workshop list to learn more. All payments are refundable, except for the registration fee, until 45 days before program start date. Change of session is free until 30 days before program start date. Late changes carry a $70 fee. All payments are due 45 days before program start date. Late payment carries a $70 fee. Late Registration fee of $70 will be applied when registering within 14 days of the program start date. Prices do not include airfare. Airport pick-up and drop-off services are $75 each direction. Pick-up service for the Pre-session trips is

free of charge. Campers camp-store account can be loaded with expense money before camp.

- For full registration terms check the website www.ecamp4u.com

Component1st Session2nd Session

Additional programs available:

DatesJuly 12 - July 24July 26 - August 7

One time registration fee(Added to each campers total)

Inter-Session day-away trip

Pre-session 1 Israel tripPre-session 2 Israel tripEnd-of-camp extra night

July 24 - July 26July 6 - July 12July 20 - July 26July 24 or August 7

$185

$1,195$1,195

$90

$2,085$2,085

$200

Note: Prices may be adjusted from time to time due to changes in currency exchange rates.

$350 savings on multi-session: save $200 on registration-fee for additional session plus $150 discount.

$150 savings on two siblings registration, plus $75 discount for any additional siblings.

$100 refer-a-friend credit/rebate plus $50 discount for your friend.

Ways to save:

1StSessionJuly12-Jul

y24

2ndSession

July26-August7

Summer2010

Sessions:

Takeaweek-longadventure

tripbeforethecamp

July6July12

orJuly20July26

Stayingforbothsessions?EnjoytheInter-Session

Day-AwayTrip

July24July26

*Tripitinerariesavailableonwebsite.

TripsinIsrael

Ages8-18

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