A 2010 study by the Henry J. Kaiser Foundation reports that children, ages 8-18, spend an average of 7.5 hours a day in front of a screen using entertainment media. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that excessive screen time is linked to: childhood obesity, irregular sleep, behavioral problems, less time for play, and violence.

Camp is an “unplugged experience.” PLEASE do not send any internet-connectable electronic toy or device (Kindle, Nooks, IPod Touch, I Pad, laptops, notebooks, tablets, Nintendo DS, PSP Go and similar devices) as it will be confiscated and returned at the end of the session. We strongly discourage parents from sending any electronic devices other than a small MP3 player that does not have a screen that only plays music, and is inexpensive, such as the iPod Shuffle.

Campers will only be permitted to use their MP3 player in their cabin during personal time and during specified personal fitness time (i.e. exercising/jogging). If you choose to send any electronic devices, please be aware that the camp will not be responsible for any loss of/or damage to such equipment.

Please do not send handheld electronic games or portable video equipment, such as travel DVD players, video iPods or iTouch devices. If it has a screen or connects to the Internet, please leave the device at home. If you have any questions, please call the office for clarification.

Summer is a time to be outside and interacting with other people and we find that campers become absorbed in these games or videos and oblivious to our magnificent natural environment. For quiet time, please send real paperback books instead of electronic books. If your child is an avid reader, consider visiting a used book store prior to camp and sending up a selection of books with your camper. We would be very grateful for any donations or used books to our camp sifriyah (library).