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Grants Help BB Camp Expand Inclusion

Five years ago B’nai B’rith Camp introduced an inclusion program named Kehila (community) so that all children, even those with disabilities, could have a Jewish camp experience. Several campers have graduated from the one-week session to attend multiple weeks, and even the 15-day wilderness trek, very successfully. This year, thanks to two selective grants, BB…

All campers win when kids with special needs come to camp

B’nai B’rith Camp has opened its arms in the spirit of community. Now in its second year, Kehila (Hebrew for community) integrates children with a variety of special needs into the summer camp experience. Following inclusion models based in schools, Kehila positively impacts children with disabilities, instilling in them a sense of independence while inspiring…