can help all children fi nd something that
breaks them out of their shell and intro-
duces them to something new.

Red Barn Ranch has been a passion
project for my entire family. We have
spent hours meticulously planning our
facilities. Every detail of Red Barn Ranch
has been discussed and debated by
my family to create the perfect summer
camp location. It’s important to my family
that we create a camp that embod-
ies fun, exploration and building social
connections. Camp allows children to reconnect
with friends, themselves and nature. It
gives children the opportunity to take
what they have learned throughout the
school year, connect it to hands-on
experiences and expand on their learn-
ing in ways they can’t in a classroom
setting. As we have been develop-
ing our camp program, we have been
incredibly mindful of creating experi-
ences that can build communities
among our campers.

From building confi dence in our
high ropes course, building friendships
through our sports programs and going
beyond cookie-cutter art projects,
every aspect of camp has something
children can take with them for the rest
of their lives.

Summer camp is not a break from
learning. It is learning. It’s a chance to
have children turn off the screens of their
virtual lives, go out, have experiences
and make wonderful memories. ■
Looking for a place
where children can gain
more independence,
tolerance, teamwork
& friendship
Come join our family at
Golden Slipper
Camp Overnight camp
for children ages 7-15
Julia Melo is the accreditation and
curriculum director of Kids After
Hours, a before- and after-school care
program that operates in 26 locations
through Maryland, and the program
coordinator of Red Barn Ranch Camp.

ACA Accredited
Daily sports, arts, pool
and lake activities
Located on 300 acres in
the Pocono Mts.

Embracing Jewish values
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2 Summer Sessions (3.5 weeks each)
www.goldenslippercamp.org 610-660-0520
Register Online Today
SUMMER IS ‘S’MORE’
FUN AT CAMP!
Exciting News about the Summer Camp
Scholarship and Grant Process
Save on the cost of summer camp this year!
One Happy Camper for first time overnight campers
New this year: A sibling policy
Deadline: Rolling
Need Based Camp Scholarship/Financial Aid
New this year: Simplified application process!
Apply for Jewish Federation assistance directly through desired camp.

Deadline: Varies by camp
Funds are awarded on a rolling basis. Apply early to secure
your financial support.

Learn more: jewishphilly.org/camp
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