Programs
Kingswood campers arrive with lots of ideas and interests to pursue—and have tons of opportunities to learn new skills and try new things.
Once they arrive, boys and girls participate in the program at a pace appropriate to their age. As they mature, they have more elective choices; the oldest campers have additional electives designed specifically for their needs. Everyone receives Red Cross-approved instructional swim and may participate in free swim under the supervision of trained instructors and lifeguards.
Kingswood is proudly Jewish yet strongly pluralistic; campers and staff come from all over, and everyone is welcome—whatever their beliefs, practices or background. Jewish values and themes are presented through dance, arts and crafts, theatre, information discussion, and an elective Israel trip. Even Color War activities have a Jewish accent!
Blessings are said before and after each meal. Shabbat services include traditional prayers as well as creative songs, readings, poems and skits. The warmth and beauty of the day are celebrated with an afternoon of relaxed, free-choice programs culminating in Havdalah, the service that ends Shabbat and greets the new week.
Kingswood activities include:
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SPORTS AND OUTDOORS
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CULTURAL AND
CREATIVE ARTS
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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Adventure course; high and
low ropes
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Artists in residence
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Bogrim (8th grade) Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Aerobics
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Camp newspaper
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Campfires and barbeques
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Baseball
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Ceramics
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Color War
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Basketball
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Dance
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Dance socials
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Boating, canoeing and kayaking
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Digital photography
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Days of Caring and Sharing Service Learning
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Day and overnight camping trips
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Garage band
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Earth Day
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Flag football
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Guitar/songwriting
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Fourth of July Carnival
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Frolf
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Stage combat
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Guest performers
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Gaga
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Gymnastics
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KingswoodStock
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| Horseback riding |
Jewelry making |
Talent shows |
| Intra- and inter-camp competition |
Knitting |
Trips out of camp |
| Kickball |
Music |
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| Newcomb |
Musical theatre productions
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| Outdoor living skills |
Painting and drawing |
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| Street hockey |
Videography |
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| Tennis and badminton |
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| Ultimate Frisbee |
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| Volleybal |
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| Waterskiing, kneeboarding and tubing |
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Kingswood Specialty Programs
- Try Camp— one- and two-week sessions for younger campers.
- Zohar (brightness: splendor) — Kingswood’s special needs program, is a fully integrated camp experience for adolescents under the supervision of specially trained staff. Open to boys and girls ages 10 to 17 with developmental disabilities, high functioning spectrum disorders, and neurological and learning challenges. Counselor to camper ratio is 1:2. A family interview is required. Zohar Family Camp brings children with special needs and their entire families to Bridgton for an extended weekend of fun activities, great food, and Shabbat celebration.
- Day and Overnight Camp Combos — Designed for prospective first-time overnight campers, an opportunity to enjoy day camp and try JCC Maccabi Camp Kingswood. One week: arrive at Grossman on Monday, and depart by van for Kingswood on Wednesday morning for one week, with option to extend. Two week: register for at least two weeks each at Grossman and Kingswood for a combined special rate.
- Israel Trip — For campers entering their junior year of high school, this four-week trip will take campers from biblical times all the way to modern Israel. A variety of experiences make this trip stand out, including Gadno-experience the Israeli Army; travel with Israeli peers; volunteer experiences in a variety of social and environmental centers; and multiple outdoor experiences.
- Counselor in Training (CIT) — Program prepares high school students to be counselors at Kingswood, JCC Grossman Camp, and other camps. An interview is required.
- Specialty Camps in the Sciences — For boys and girls interested in learning about environmental science, LEGO® robotics and meteorology with experts in these fields.