Posted on 06/12/20
Dear Camp Agudah Family,
Covid has caused havoc throughout the world – including the camp industry. We have been waiting and hoping for permission to open our camps and accommodate the thousands that join our sleep away camps every summer. With the camp season rapidly approaching and the lack of any clarity on sleepaway camps from New York State, we are making an effort to accommodate at least a portion of the Camp Agudah summer family. Our senior staff had spent considerable time searching for a suitable campground in states that are allowing overnight camping.
We are excited to announce that, b’ezras HaShem, we have made arrangements for Camp Agudah boys in grades 7, 8 and 9 to attend camp for Summer 2020 at fabulous camp grounds in Camp Agudah New Hampshire! We will be using these out-of-state premises for the entire summer.
With great siyata dshmaya, we were excited to find the Winaukee Campgrounds, a sprawling camp on the Winaukee Lake. These beautiful grounds have plenty of sports facilities along with majestic woods and a cool New Hampshire climate. We are hard at work adding to the existing grounds to make it perfect for Ruach Country 5780. Camp Agudah New Hampshire will be led by Rabbi Avromi Neiman and Rabbi Eliyahu Kaufman, who have agreed to join us. Our Morah D’asra, Rav Yisroel Reisman, Shlita will accompany us. And we are delighted that our talented Chef Avromy Flam will be there. And of course, our talented counselors, and so many others who make Camp Agudah so special.
WE ARE EXPECTING EXTRAORDINARY DEMAND FOR SPACE IN CAMP - BUT OUR CAPACITY IS LIMITED. WE ASK THAT YOU CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION AS PER THE BELOW:
We assume that you are going to be sending your son to our sleepaway camp. Still, to be certain of your spot, please reply “CONFIRMED” to confirmednh@gmail.com and list your son(s)’ name. If you do NOT want to register, please respond “CANCEL” to this same address also listing your son’s name.. If at all possible, please try to avoid calling us, as we expect a flood of phone calls and it may be difficult to speak with everyone. We will respond to your emails as quickly as possible. Please note that there will be an additional charge of $250 per trip to help defray part of the significant additional expenses associated with this move.
IMPORTANT: We understand that you will have many questions; we will be sending you a fact sheet with more detailed information in the next few days. Of course, the health and safety of our campers and staff is of vital importance to us. Related guidelines will be included in the fact sheet.
On Tuesday, June 16, we will begin depositing monies that were scheduled for payment from March 16 through April 15. If there is an issue, please notify us immediately.
For those of our campers and staff who will move with us to New Hampshire, please know that is only a physical relocation (albeit a beautiful one). All that defines Ruach Country will be present, B’Ruchniyos and B’Gashmiyos and we are confident that this summer will be the most memorable one ever!!
NEW HAMPSHIRE - HERE WE COME!
All the best, and thank you for entrusting us with your child.
Shimon Newmark, Director
NOTE: Please watch for our upcoming communications regarding younger boys and our girls divisions.