July 3 – August 13, 2005
Since 1953 Jõekääru has been a summer camp for 5-15 year-old children of Estonian heritage offering a fun-filled variety of activities. The camp is located near the town of Uxbridge, in the village of Udora. Directions and map are available on our website - www.joekaaru.ca
Increased popularity and attendance in recent years have motivated the organizers of Jôekääru to expand camp operations from the typical 4 weeks to 6 weeks starting this summer.
In parallel, the popularity of the Estonian language Immersion programme (first introduced some 5 years ago) has also increased year over year. This programme will also be expanded this summer. Immersion will be offered for the first 2 weeks (July 3-17, 2005) and the last week (August 7-13, 2005). This programme offers the opportunity for children who speak little to no Estonian to enjoy the camp experience and pick up some basics of the Estonian language and culture.
The camper groups are divided by age:
“väikesed” 5-8 year olds;
“keskmised” 9-12 year olds;
“suured” 13-15 year olds.
Registration information is available on our website www.joekaaru.ca or from Linda Karuks, 42 Harrington Cres. North York, ON, M2M 2Y5. E-mail: tel: (416) 590-9725. Each child must complete a Jôekääru registration form as well as a Jôekääru health form (available on the website).
The registration fee is $275 per week for those who register before May 1st, or $300 per week thereafter. A discount is offered to families whose children collectively register for a total of 5 weeks or more (details on the registration form).
Each family is obliged to contribute two 8-hour work days to help maintain the facility or pay $250 in lieu of time worked. Scheduled maintenance days are Saturday, June 4th and 11th, or in the fall on Sunday, September 25th. Work starts at 9 AM and lunch is provided. Please register with Linda Karuks (416) 590-9725 ).
JÔEKÄÄRU NOTICES:
PEREKONNAPÄEV
is Sunday, July 24th. All parents and guests are welcome to the church service, lunch and children’s show.
DONATIONS.
The new sauna is ready for camp 2005!
The next project is to replace the three childrens’ sleeping quarters. Our goal is to raise $100,000 this year. Everyone donating in excess of $250 will receive a Jôekääru anniversary album.
Please make donations payable to “JSS” (Jôekääru Suvekodu Selts) and send them to the Treasurer Evi Heinar: 11 Garrick Rd., Scarborough, ON M1M 1S6 Tel: 416-267-6495. All contributors will be sent a tax receipt by the Estonian National Foundation of Canada at the end of the 2005 calendar year.
ATTENTION - - CAMP NEEDS PARENTS’ HELP!
Kitchen and camp staff are granted a reduced camp fee for their children in addition to their own paycheck! In particular, we are looking for a nurse or someone with similar first aid qualifications. We also welcome applications from prospective Councilors and Assistant Councilors.
Parents are encouraged to join our organisation – Jôekääru Suvekodu Selts. For information, please contact Linda Karuks (416) 590-9725 or e-mail .
Rita Kütti
Jõekääru is Calling You!
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