Desi Rosenfield, President at Lapin Consulting International, can come up with many reasons why not to send her children to Camp Gan Izzy, Chabad of Tucson's summer day camp.
"If you are looking for the best facilities, then this is not the camp for you. If you are looking for the most sports oriented program, then this is not the camp for you," says the mother of two.
Rosenfield, who has headed research teams and led consulted large international corporations, says she found another reason to send Edan, 6, and Itai, 3, to Chabad for the summer.
"If you are looking to give your kids the privilege of being inspired by girls who love Judaism and transmit that love and sincerity to the little campers in a way that makes them love being Jewish, then this is an experience like no other," she says.
Camp Gan Izzy of Tucson, for boys and girls ages 2 to 12 year-old, indeed prides itself with its dynamic staff.
"Our counselors are hand-picked for their responsibility, creativity, dedication to Judaism and fun personality," says Feigie Ceitlin, Youth Director of Chabad of Tucson, who oversees the camp.
In past years, staff members of the camp are flown in from New York and Montreal and proved to be a worth-while investment.
"My two boys looked forward to every day and found joy in the exciting activities that were planned," adds Rosenfield. "Every event had a Jewish flavor which made mundane activities seem new."
In addition to the emphasis on Judaism, the children's safety and healthy snacks, the camp offers a full range of diverse activities and sports that include swimming, ballplay, trips, Mad Science, Games2U and own very own Mrs. Applecrumble.
Registration for the summer of 2012 ( June 25 - July 20, 201) is now open at www.ChabadofTucson.com/Camp.