What Our Parents & Campers are Saying
“Beber Camp's greatest strength is its ability to create a family atmosphere based on Jewish values. It helps children develop relationships with other children and staff members and feel a part of a greater community...Again, we love Beber because it is a small, intimate Jewish camp with a wide variety of activities. We also love that children come from everywhere and not just Chicago.” Anonymous ParentDeerfield, IL “[The director's] enthusiasm and love of what they do pervade every area and every activity at Beber. When the [leadership] loves their job, the staff loves theirs and it can only make for the perfect atmosphere to grow, learn and have a good time.” Anonymous Parent
Chicago, IL “My daughter has enjoyed her last 2 summers at Beber, and insisted on attending again this summer. She is determined to earn her five-year jacket. In addition, it is extremely important to us that [our daughter] attend a Jewish overnight camp. In this way, she can continue with her exposure to Jewish values and Jewish identity outside of our home.” Anonymous Parent
Lake Worth, FL “We live in a community with not a lot of Jewish people. It is very important for us that our children have the exposure to lots of Jewish kids during the summer. This along with the fact that Beber has such great all around programming and opportunities makes it the right choice for us!” Anonymous Parent
Louisville, KY “I especially liked the sense of community, team building skills and independence my daughter gains every year going to this camp! I also feel she has met kids that she will connect with later on, through high school and possibly college!” Anonymous Parent
Cleveland, OH “...I especially like the fact that Beber is not just conservative or reform but all denominations of Judaism” Anonymous Parent
Denver, CO “Dear Stefan and the entire Beber Camp staff,
Linda and I want to thank each and every one of you for making this past weekend so special. We did not attend camp and even though we have been involved with Beber for 11 years we really didn't get what it was all about until this weekend. You all made us feel part of the Beber community and understand what a special place it is.
[Our son's] first Bar Mitzvah was at the Western wall. In the presence of the wall we felt the linkage to Jews from generations ago. In much the same way we felt this connection at Beber where you all do such a marvelous job of connecting the campers, counselors and CIT's to one another and to the legacy of the camp. It was awesome to see so many of [our daughter's] friends, who have been there with her thru the camper, cit and counselor years, now running the show. We were joined by a friend who was at Beber 30 years ago and now sends her two sons. She could still remember the service and most of the songs. Although much has changed I think a former camper could return to the present Beber and feel very much at home.
[Our son's] Beber Bar Mitzvah was a very special time for us and him. Towards the end of the party, when you sent Ramot home before TC (brilliant idea) [our son] came up to us and announced that this was the best party in the history of the camp! I know how hard you and the staff try to make everyday special for every child but on this one day you succeeded in making it extra special for one 13 year old "man" and his family. Thank you!” Anonymous Beber Camp Parents
Boca Raton, FL “Dear Stefan and Everyone at Beber Camp! I can never express my gratitude to all of you for what you have done for [my daughter] and me too! Her experience there is priceless and more important that anything she has ever done. The Director's Corner on the website allowed me to live vicariously at Beber Camp and for that I am grateful. The Jewish life that [my daughter] lives at Beber brings tears to my eyes! I thank and love all of you!” Anonymous Beber Camp Parent
New Orleans, LA “Hi Stefan,
Thanks for another great summer for [our] girls! I started to tell you the other day when I picked the girls up how very much our family at home enjoyed your newsletters. I'm so glad that the girls have had a very different camping experience than I ever had. I was never a camper myself. Twice I tried overnight camp. 2 different camps. 2 different years. I hated it. I didn't like the heat. The dirt. The being away from home. I never gave it a second thought until this summer. Your newsletters made me wish I was 15 years old and part of the Beber community. I wanted to be there experiencing all of the incredible things that the kids were participating in! The next best thing was being transported through your newsletters! You have improved on an already amazing place and experience for our kids. Please remember that if ever you need to have your praises sung, or if you need a parent to talk to prospective Beber parents or staff, you can pass along any of my numbers! [My daughters] are already counting down the days till Beber '09!” Anonymous Beber Camp Parent
Chicago, IL “Dear Absolutely Everyone at Beber Camp! I am writing to thank you for my daughter's happiness while at camp during the first session! [She] was in Bunk 2 and loved it! At 12 years old, this is her first camp experience since the age of 5 that she has enjoyed! [She] attended camp with her best friend [name omitted]. [Her friend] asked us if [our daughter] was going back to Beber next summer and [she] said YES!!!!!! As a single mom, [my daughter] is my greatest joy in the world..any you gave her the greatest summer and memories. Thank you soooooo much! See you next summer!” Anonymous Beber Camp Parent
Chicago, IL