We hope you are well and we thank you for your ongoing patience regarding our plans for Nature Explorer Camp this summer. We have spent significant time reading through and evaluating the new guidelines and regulations given to us by the Massachusetts Department of Health in collaboration with the Department of Early Education and Care. We are sad to share with you that Nature Explorer Camp will not open in Summer 2020. This decision was made in the careful consideration of the best interest of our families, staff, teachers, and children.
While the recently developed plans for reopening summer camps allow for a camp season in technicality, we feel that it is important to use this time to prepare our space and staff for a smooth fall opening. We know the need for quality childcare is desperate, and we are evaluating every possible avenue to welcome your children back to Temple Shalom as soon as possible.
Camp families have the options of requesting a refund of camp tuition, applying the payments towards outstanding or future Temple Shalom Nursery School charges, or making a full or partial donation to ensure our excellent early childhood programs continue to run. Please click here to indicate your decision , or be in touch with Caroline Dorn if you would like to talk further about your options.
We will miss you and your children this summer, and we look forward to the day where we can gather for Shabbat on The Hill once again!
Becca Yudkoff Director of Nature Explorer Summer Camp
Lucy Banerji Director of Temple Shalom Nursery School
Caroline Dorn Membership and Engagement Coordinator at Temple Shalom
The 12 Steps and Preparing for the High Holy Days with Rabbi Jen Gubitz & Dr. Ellen Glovsky Sunday, Sep 15th 1:00p to 2:30p Explore the profound connections between the 12-Step program and the Jewish High Holy Days. This thought-provoking program delves into themes of introspection, repentance, and spiritual growth, offering insights into how these two traditions can complement and enrich each other. Discover how the principles of the 12 Steps can provide a framework for understanding and navigating the emotional and spiritual challenges of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Whether you are part of a 12 steps Fellowship (such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Al-Anon for family members) or are curious to learn more about them, we invite you to gather with Rabbi Jen Gubitz and Dr. Ellen Glovsky, Temple Shalom congregant, for shared learning and exploration.
