THE SUMMER EXPERIENCEHAVAYA חוויה

avaya combines the caring, thoughtful, stimulating learning environment of the Beit Rabban school program with the

relaxed, adventurous atmosphere of summer vacation. In addition to all of the pleasures of summer activities and our Central Park location, the summer program also features Hebrew, Jewish learning, field trips, and scheduled swimming at a neighborhood pool.

Summer Friends at the ParkDesigned for both current students and families in the community looking for a wonderful opportunity for their children, the Havaya Summer Experience provides the school’s high level of adult supervision as well as the familiarity of friends and location and the Beit Rabban commitment to inquiry, playfulness, creativity, and challenge - but now with swimsuits and sun block.

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hile each week focuses on an engaging theme, the children have the opportunity to participate in the following activities on a regular basis:

× Swim instruction and water games× Dance and movement× Drama× Art× Hebrew language× Nature and science× Explorations

× Sports× Music× Jewish learning× Outdoor activities in Central Park× Games× Quiet time for younger children× Storytelling

Each week’s theme guides the program and often involves one or two field trips. Past destinations have included the aquarium, zoo, puppet theater, special playgrounds and similar age-appropriate locations.

The day begins at 9:00 and concludes at 3:30, with a 8:30 early drop-off and a 4:00 late pick-up for an additional small fee. On Fridays, the program concludes at 3:30 with no late pick-up. The schedule also allows for early pick-up for younger children at 12:30 and 2:00. Children bring their own dairy lunch, while Beit Rabban provides water bottles and daily kosher snacks.

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Groupings, Staff and Supervision

Most activities are group based, with children assigned to either a mixed-age early childhood group (Gan) or to an elementary age group, with age-appropriate activities and field trips designed for each one. Each group of ten to fifteen children is supervised by two adults, with most of our summer staff consisting of Beit Rabban’s exceptional academic faculty, who bring their training, expertise, and knowledge of our community to the Summer Experience. The program is led by the Havaya Director, a member of the school’s senior leadership, under the guidance and supervision of the Beit Rabban administration.Families can enroll their children for the entire summer, or select the week(s) that best fit in with their schedule.

Enroll for 1 week, a session or for the full summer ! (multi-week sessions and full summer enrollment includes a discounted rate)

15 West 86th Street New York, NY 10024Phone: 212-595-1386 • Fax: 212-579-7512 admin@beitrabban.org • www.beitrabban.org

To learn more or apply to our program, please contact our office at 212-595-1386 or by emailing havaya@beitrabban.org