September 2018

During Summer 2018, our campers enjoyed a new hangout spot at camp. Emily’s Zoola (meaning “hangout” in Hebrew) is a large hammock where a whole cabin of campers could spend time together, talk about their days, and enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Louis.

Emily’s Zoola was created by a group of longtime CBM friends – Allison Boaz, Jody Arogeti Brown, Jennifer Reingold Buczyner, Todd Fierman, Lindsey Light Kuniansky, Sarah Thompson Mishurov, and Hannah Vahaba O’Donoghue – who wanted to honor the memory of their dear friend, Emily Moore.

Emily had a deep affection for Camp Barney Medintz, where she spent so many summers. From her time as a young camper and JIT creating lifelong friendships to working as a Chalutzim counselor, CBM helped define the person Emily became later in life.

Emily’s friends shared, “It was important that this hangout was somewhere all of us could envision Emily enjoying. CBM held such a special place in her heart, and that love was shared with anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her kindness and amazing spirit. As Emily put it, ‘The person I am at camp is the person I want to be every day of my life.’ Through Emily’s Zoola, her memory and spirit will live on, and the entire CBM community will enjoy it for years to come.”

We’re counting down the days until next summer. Registration for Summer 2019 starts in October, mark your calendars!

Returning Camper Registration starts Sunday, October 14 at 10:00 am EDT and ends on Thursday, October 18 at 11:59 pm EDT. Open Registration starts Sunday, October 21 at 10:00 am EDT.

CBM Experience
If you have a rising 2nd-5th grader looking for the perfect “taste” of CBM, then CBM Experience is for you! For four days and three nights, campers are immersed in the CBM community, participating in tons of cool activities, going on a cookout, and even getting milk line, canteen, and mail! This amazing intro to CBM is designed and staffed by Camp Barney; registration is facilitated by MJCCA Day Camps. Look for available weeks when the full MJCCA Day Camps schedule is released in December. Registration opens January 6.

Info Sessions in Atlanta and Throughout the Southeast for Prospective Families
Join us (and bring your friends!) for our Information Sessions in Atlanta on October 21 and 28 from 1:00-2:00 pm in the CBM office at the MJCCA. You’ll enjoy a musical media presentation, meet the directors, and learn all about CBM for 2019! For details on other information sessions in metro Atlanta and in 9 cities across the Southeast, visit campbarney.org/infosessions.

Thanks to all who joined us to make this the biggest CBM Family Camp to date! Registration for 2019 CBM Family Camp begins in April 2019 – stay tuned for more details!

Jennie Engel and Aaron Kooden said “I do” on January 13 at the Charleston Belmont Place in Charleston, SC. Aaron was a camper from 1995-2002. 

Whitney Seltman and Ross Kooden said “I do” on September 2 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Atlanta, GA. Whitney was a camper from 1999-2006 and a staff member from 2007-2010. Ross was a camper from 1999-2007 and a staff member in 2008 and 2009.

Michelle Krebs Levy and Rich Levy welcomed baby boy Justin Reid Levy on March 28. Baby Justin weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces. Michelle was a camper from 1989-1995 and a counselor and staff member from 1996-2004. 

NEW: CBM baby onesies are now available! They are the perfect gift for the next generation of CBM campers! To purchase, contact Lynn Light at 678.812.3845.

Do you have exciting news to share with your Camp Barney family? Did you recently get engaged or married? Have you recently had children? If so, we would love to know and share the wonderful news with your camp community. Please email us at alumni@campbarney.org.

Mazel tov to everyone who just celebrated their Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Camp Barney in the Doris Zaban Chapel. We were thrilled to be a part of your special day!

If you are interested in celebrating a simcha at CBM, please contact Susan Berger at susan.berger@atlantajcc.org.

Atlanta Alumni, save the dates for some fun upcoming events!