Website for Camp Kee Tov: www.campkeetov.org

Kee Tov provides a fun, energetic and playful environment that can't be matched! My son has been going to Camp Kee Tov since Kindergarten. He is now in 6th grade and won't miss it. (In fact, we tend to plan our summer vacations around the Kee Tov schedule.) He has made friendships every year since he started Kee Tov that have endured over the years even when they don't go to the same school. Even kids who have not attended the prior years are welcomed and fit right in. The counselors and directors are what make this possible! The kids love the counselors who are amazing role models. (They are all college-bound and energetic. It's amazing that Kee Tov can find such great counselors year after year.) "Family Night" takes place the last evening of each session and is always a fabulous way to close the session. Parents get to see first-hand why the kids want to keep coming back. It's always a little bittersweet as the kids are just so sad that such a great time has to come to a close. Many hugs are exchanged and tears shed as kids go back to school and the counselors are off to college. I can't recommend this camp more highly --it's one of the great things about living in the East Bay. Fran

Starting Camp Kee Tov before K
We are thinking of sending our son to Kee Tov for the first time this summer. He is entering kindergarten but won't be 5 until Sept. He didn't go to Beth El for preschool. Is he too young for it? Is it too big, esp if he doesn't know anyone starting with him? Any recommended alternatives if so? Want a happy camper

Re: Looking for a Great Camp
To the Berkeley area parent looking for a great camp: I would encourage you to check out Camp Kee Tov. It is a GREAT camp and still has a few openings for this summer. It is an ''imagination-oriented'' day camp, which (to me) means that the kids spend the bulk of their time doing good old- fashioned summertime fun things like: sing songs, play games, do crafts, swim, hike, play sports, make up and perform skits and plays, and generally have fun and be silly with their friends. Many of the counselors were campers there themselves and it has a very warm ''family'' feeling that the kids love. Check out their website: http://www.campkeetov.org/
very happy Mom of 8-year-old camper

I've just heard from a reliable source that the fabulous, much sought-after Camp Kee Tov still has a few open spots for this summer. My son has been going to this camp for the past three years and absolutely loves it! It is an ''imagination-based'' camp that relies on good old-fashioned fun things like skits, arts and crafts, swimming and outdoor games. One of the best things about the camp is the staff: a great group of positive energetic fun-loving teenagers and young adults, many of whom went to the camp for many years themselves. If you don't already know about this wonderful, warm community, check out their website at www.campkeetov.org. Lauran

I checked the archives and was surprised to see absolutely nothing posted about Camp Kee Tov. I know that it is a very big and popular camp, but I'm wondering if I can get any more info. from anybody out there. My son is going into first grade. He is a bit shy and takes a while to observe before jumping into things. He's energetic and likes to run around, but also enjoys and needs quiet down time. I'm wondering if he'll feel overwhelmed by a big camp, the long days and bus rides. Does anybody have any experience they can share? Thanks