FAQ’s – ABOUT CAMP GEVALDIG

LOCATION QUESTIONS?

Q) WHERE IS CAMP GEVALDIG LOCATED?

Camp Gevaldig OPERATES CAMP AT THE YESHIVA OF GREATER WASHINGTON:  2010 LINDEN LANE, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910.                                     

Q) IS THE GIRLS DIVISION (G2) IN THE SAME BUILDING AS THE BOYS DIVISION?

THE GIRLS OPERATE IN THE NEW WING OF THE TORAH SCHOOL OF GREATER WASHINGTON. (Which is on the same campus: 2010 Linden La.)

Q) WHERE IS CARPOOL (PICK UP AND DROP OFF) DONE?

CARPOOL (PICK UP AND DROP OFF) FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IS DONE IN THE TORAH SCHOOL’S PARKING LOT.

Q) WHAT IS THE BUSINESS MAILING ADDRESS FOR CAMP GEVALDIG?

3116 Shelburne Rd. Baltimore, MD, 21208

TIME:

Q) WHAT TIME DOES CAMP START AND FINISH EVERYDAY?

GOOD QUESTION!  A REGULAR DAY STARTS AT 9:30 AND ENDS AT 3:30.

Q) IS THERE EARLY DROP OFF AND LATE PICK UP?

YES! Early drop off BEGINNS AT 8:15 AND LATE PICK UP is UNTIL 4.  Please sign up in ADVANCE if you will need this service.

Q) DO ALL TRIPS COME BACK EXACTLY AT 3:30?

NO! DUE TO THE NATURE OF FUN AND ADVENTURE THAT IS PART AND PARCEL OF CAMP WE OFTEN SCHEDULE TRIPS THAT WILL COME BACK LATE IN THE EVENING.  

Q) HOW DO I FIND OUT CHANGES IN SCHEDULE?

WE ARE EASILY AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL WEBSITE AND CELL PHONE.  WE WILL SEND OUT AN EMAIL WITH THE PLANNED ITINERARY AND WILL UPDATE IT IF THERE IS ANY CHANGE.  PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ANY OF THE HEAD STAFF FOR UPDATES OR WITH SPECIAL REQUESTS.

LEARNING PROGRAM:

Q) IS THERE LEARNING IN CAMP GEVALDIG?

YES! 

Q) HOW LONG IS THE LEARNING FOR?

THERE IS A ONE HOUR SLOT, FROM 9:40 -10:40 DESIGNATED FOR Davening and LEARNING.

Q) Is my child able to get one on one tutoring?

Yes!  Please contact Rabbi Friedman to make those arrangements. 443-928-3687.

Q) WHO ARE THE REBBEIM?

WE ARE VERY CAREFUL TO HIRE PROFESSIONAL REBBEIM THAT MAKE THE SUMMER INTO A TIME OF CONTINUED GROWTH IN EDUCATION IN A HAPPY AND FULFILLING WAY.  

Q) ARE THERE INCENTIVES FOR LEARNING WELL?

YES, WE HAVE A VERY POPULAR INCENTIVE SYSTEM THAT CULMINATES WITH A GRAND RAFFLE AT THE END OF EACH SESSION.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION:

Q) IS CAMP GEVALDIG A CERTIFIED, INSURED AND  LICENSED CAMP IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND?

YES!

What are the ages of the campers at Camp Gevaldig?

In 5776 we will have girls going into grades 1st through 7th and boys going into grades 1st through 8th grade.  The oldest boys in camp will have a new program tailored to them called Gevaldig ELITE!