The Jewish Week has a feature story on “First-Time Campers.” “This week as the Jewish camp season kicks off in the Northeast,” they remarked, “it is shaping up to be a banner year for the Jewish camp world.”

Alan Saltz, Director of the 92nd Street Y Camp Program, spoke with them about Passport NYC, an amazing sleepaway camp experience that celebrates creativity, social responsibility and Jewish values. Alan explained: “...camp is more a philosophy and state of mind than a place.”

“You can be in the country and have a most un-campy experience,” he said, adding that his staff is very focused on “how do we reproduce that camp feeling” and on imbuing everything with “that sense of community and togetherness.”

“This is much more than kids coming and learning about film, music and culinary arts,” he said. “We will also have the sense of ritual, the fun things they are going to be doing and learning together: meals, Shabbat celebrations, community service, nighttime activities and meetings.”

For a better idea of what Passport NYC is all about, visit their page online and watch the video, you will love it! And check out their Facebook page here to see what others are saying.

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