Jewish overnight summer camp is a unique place where children live, learn and grow with other Jewish children. They make friendships that last a lifetime and come home with a sense of Jewish belonging. Jewish summer camp is highly encouraged as it deepens Jewish commitment and develops leadership skills. It is not too early to begin making plans for a wonderful summer for your children. Every Jewish child should attend Jewish summer camp. Scholarships are available.  Also, a Summer Jewish Informal Experiences brochure (published by the K.C. Jewish Federation) including information about more than 30 programs, is mailed to all 3rd - 11th grade families each Fall.

Summer Israel Trips 

Traveling to Israel is a life changing experience and is something that Beth Torah strongly supports.  The North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) offers two outstanding opportunities for high school students, our NFTY in Israel summer program and the NFTY EIE semester in Israel.  Information about these trips will be mailed to your homes or you may find information about NFTY trips at www.nfty.org

First Time Camper Grant
Beth Torah is extremely fortunate to be the recipient of an anonymous grant that pays ½ the cost of a session at a U.A.H.C. summer camp for first time campers only who are entering 4th or 5th grade the summer they will attend camp. This First Time Camper Grant is awarded to all first-time campers regardless of financial need.  For more information on this, please contact Jack Feldman, Executive Director at jfeldman@beth-torah.org or (913) 498-2212.

Camp and Israel Scholarships
Don’t let the cost of a wonderful Jewish summer program keep your child home this summer! Beth Torah and the Kansas City Jewish Community have need-based scholarships that can work with your family to send your child to camp or Israel. Scholarship Forms are available at the Beth Torah office or can be printed off by clicking on the link below. Scholarships are also available for summer camp and Israel trips from the Guardian Society of CAJE.  All forms and supporting documents are due by February 1, 2008.

CBT Scholarship Application Form