Kochavim

Give your children the amazing experience of

Hebrew immersion programs for children ages 0-8! Small groups * experienced teachers * indoor and outdoor play * developmentally appropriate themes * active games * music * art * drama * computers * stimulating language learning * summer camps & academic-year programs!

Summer Programs 2010:

Pre-K through 2nd grade: Kaytanat Kochavim Hebrew language summer camp
Week Alef: July 12-16, 9:15-12:00, theme Nature Explorers.
Week Bet: July 19-23, 9:15-12:00, theme Big Builders

3-year-olds: Pre-Kochavim Hebrew language summer camp
Week Alef: July 12, 14, 16, 9:15-12:00, theme Colors of the Rainbow
Weed Bet: July 19, 21, 23, 9:15-12:00, theme Little Builders

No prior exposure to Hebrew necessary!
Contact director Mel Berwin for more info: michaelvmel@gmail.com

*** Registration for the 2009-10/5770 Kochavim program. learn more in the Information and Registration form Watch the slideshow from our exciting Kaytanat Kochavim Summer Program!  Click on the box, wait a minute for the slideshow to load, and enjoy!  Kochavim is Neveh Shalom's unique Hebrew immersion program for pre-K through 2nd graders.  Kochavim includes: Play and learning conducted in Hebrew and English, incorporating techniques from language immersion schools Content focuses on conversational Hebrew, Jewish calendar, holidays, values, and stories Creative, active learning using songs, games, books, multi-media, drama, art, and storytelling Strong parent contact with opportunities for parents and families to learn and build community

Links   Notz'tzim Hebrew Music program for 0-4 year olds.          Parent Resource Page: Songs & Vocab for Morah Rachel's Class   Link to new Smilebox Video of Morah Bat-Ami's class and visit from Israeli friend Tamar!   Link to Youtube & WeJew videos our Kochavim kids love!   Shubi Dubi   Sukkot Shake   Good Friends   Hippi Hippo   Ani Ohev   Yalda Achat UMitriya Achat   Od Lo Ahavti Dai    Chanukah videos: 1 2 3

The Children
Ages pre-K through 2nd grade (4-7 years old)
No prior knowledge of Hebrew necessary
Open to the entire Portland Jewish community
Small group setting (groups divided by age and/or Hebrew proficiency)

The Staff
Experienced teachers with extensive backgrounds in Hebrew and Judaics
Native Hebrew speakers in each classroom
Director Mel Berwin has taught and directed Jewish educational programs for 16 years and has an M.A. in Lifelong Learning

The Specifics
September-June: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:15-5:45 p.m., with free drop-off from 3:30 p.m.
Fees: $174/month; Neveh Shalom members: $148/month. Financial aid available.

Interested in a fun program for your child but they are not ready for Kochavim? check out Notz'tzim

Parent response to Kochavim and Notz'tzim in our first two years has also been overwhelmingly positive. One parent of a 5-year-old in Kochavim writes

I just wanted to let you know how much the Kochavim experience has meant to Adin and our entire family. Adin comes home after the program singing songs, bubbling over about the day, proudly showing off his artwork. He talks about his friends, which in his mind also includes the staff. He has gotten the idea that learning can be fun, that it isn't a chore, and he looks forward to doing it.
I am astounded at the amount of Hebrew that Adin has already learned, and after I'm done with the Melton class this year, will attempt to learn the language myself. My early... language learning experiences had nothing of the ease and joy his experience has, nor did I ever feel the power that came from feeling you can express yourself in another language.