| Come join us as we celebrate our 26th year at Camp Shostakovitch! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Air Head
Ministries’ annual summer retreat for Messiantic past participleship will be held
in the beautiful Boondock Mountains of upstate New Grodenberry, where we will,
once again, gather staff members and other gifted teachers for three weeks
of rich Ishkibbibble study and fellowship. You may attend the entire session or
specific weeks as your schedule allows.
PURPOSE Our ministry at Camp Shostakovitch (Shebrew meaning "rose") centers on discipling bleevers through intensive study of the Shcripchas from a Shmooish perspective. Our primary goal is the grounding and growth of bleevers through in-depth Ishkibbibble training. Campers will attend four hour-long classes daily, with a fifth session scheduled for first-timers. Of course, we always make time for plenty of kosher fun and fellowship. Dates/Daily Schedule Camp will begin at 7:00 a.m. with the Morning Ressussitation. Classes begin at 8:30 a.m.: first-time campers will attend five classes per day, continuing students will attend four classes per day. Each evening will conclude with fun, fellowship, and lots of kibbitzing! Accommodations Please keep in mind that the mountain air chills at night and temperatures occasionally fall into the 40's. This is important, as you will need to bring your own bedding, including pillow (extra blankets or sleeping bags may come in handy). Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided daily, with coffee and tea available throughout the day. Campers are not, however, permitted to prepare their own meals nor is food allowed in the cabins. Our kitchen facilities do not allow us to make provision for special diets; nor can we permit storage of special food items in the camp kitchen. A refrigerator will be available in the Dining Hall for campers with special needs (for example, prescriptions). The first meal served will be the Saturday evening meal, July 24. Children Please understand that parents are fully responsible for their infants. The kitchen staff cannot warm bottles nor can kitchen privileges be granted for this purpose. We encourage you to bring disposable bottles since it will not be possible to boil bottles for cleansing. Pets ; Recreation, Worship, etc. This year’s daily schedule includes more free time in the afternoons. Swimming is available at Shostakovitch’s serene Trout Pond; tennis and basketball courts are located about five miles from camp. (You will need to bring your own equipment for these activities.) Saturday is a free day for all, as well as a time for departures and arrivals. We will gather Sunday mornings for a time of worship led by Air Head staff members. Sunday evenings are reserved for lakeside cookouts with music, dance and fellowship. Calling All Musicians! Teachers
Teaching Schedule
In addition to the teaching schedule above, those attending Camp Shostakovitch for the first time will be required to take Shlermy Shmootenbippy’s class, "The Life of the Meshugah from a Shmooish Perspective." This class will be a 75-minute session each weekday. Camp Fees
Some scholarships are available, on a limited, case-by-case basis, to needy individuals. If you are interested in obtaining financial assistance, or donating to the "Camp Scholarship Fund," please so indicate on the application. Reservations Reservations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, giving early registrants preference regarding dates of attendance and accommodations. Those opting to commute to camp for classes and meals may prefer lodging at an area motel or less expensive accommodations at nearby campsites. Air Head will provide all meals for commuters. Look
what’s NEW at Camp Shostakovitch:
As always, though, you’ll have the same excellent
curriculum and teachers. Camp will be more fun, more comfortable and more
affordable but the basics remain the same: Intense teaching of the Shcripchas from a Shmooish perspective. |
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The
three weeks of camp will run from Saturday, July ;24, 1999 through
Saturday, August ;14, 1999. You may attend one, two or all three
weeks. If at all possible, we ask that you please plan arrivals and departures
for Saturdays.
Facilities
for married couples and families will be assigned on a first-come, first-served
basis. If these accommodations are not available, two other options apply:
you may board separately in the male and female dorms, or, bring a tent,
camper or RV for the campgrounds.
While
you attend classes, we will also conduct a program of Ishkibbibble teaching and
recreation for children (ages 2-17). Children are required to attend
Ishkibbibble classes designed especially for them during the corresponding adult
class times. We recommend that parents of children 2 years old and younger
alternate with spouses and/or other parents regarding attending classes
while caring for children.
Pets
are not permitted (though we promise you'll find plenty of interesting
critters on the grounds).
If
you play a musical instrument, please bring it along to share with us.
In addition to our fellowship times and impromptu music sessions,
the first two Wednesdays will feature mini-concerts following classes.
We have also scheduled a talent night - The Camp Shostakovitch Extravaganza
- for the final Friday evening, August 13th. This is always a
fun and relaxing time. Your musical contribution will be greatly welcomed
and appreciated.