YOUTH GROUPS

Temple Beth Am has three vibrant Youth Groups for children grades five through twelve.  Our Advisor, Mark Derwin, has been involved with Youth Groups for more than 25 years and has been running the programs at Beth Am for 15.  He has a strong background from camps like Eisner and Kutz as well as his own Youth Group experiences in LIFTY and NFTY.  He believes that children who come to Youth Group stay active in their Temples longer and go on to have a stronger sense of their Jewish Identity.  Information about our meetings is posted on the bulletin board outside of the Youth Lounge.  If you have any questions about the youth programs please contact him at Mark_Derwin@IBI.Com

The 56 Club is for children in grades 5 and 6.  We meet one Sunday a month and our meetings are always a lot of fun.  We have both in house meetings and trips.  In the past, our trips have included: Laser Tag, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Bowling, Mini-Golf, Gaga and the New York Party Zone.   We are always looking for new and exciting places to visit.  Our in house meetings include Scavenger Hunts, Chanuka Parties and Chocolate Seders.  Our meetings are always a lot of fun.

The 78 Club gets the best of both worlds.  This group is for children in grades 7 and 8.  We meet one Tuesday a month, right before Hebrew High.  We have fun meetings like Jeopardy and Scavenger Hunts as well as Chanuka Parties and Chocolate Seders.  We also have discussions on topics that concern middle school aged children like stress and substance abuse.  Most of the time, members are invited to come on the Sunday trips as well! 

BATY is for High School students, grades 9 through 12.  BATY meets two Tuesdays a month, right before Hebrew High.  This group is devoted to both fun and learning.  While in house games like Scruples and Pictionary are played, we also learn leadership and programming skills.  Members of this group are asked to help out at Temple events like the Purim Carnival, the sandwich Mitzvah and blood drives.  They also help run the 56 Club in house meetings.  Members of this group earn community service as well as letters of recommendation for college, scholarships, programs and jobs.

Calendar of Events 2009 – 2010 – Check back for more up to date information!

September 13 – 56 Club Opening Meeting     12:00 – 2:00     in the Youth Lounge
September 15 – 78 Club Opening Meeting     5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
September 22 – BATY Opening Meeting          5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge

October 6 -      BATY Meeting             5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
October 13 -    78 Club Meeting        5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
October 18 -    56 Club Meeting        7:00 – 8:30       at Pump It Up
October 20 -    BATY Meeting            5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge

November 10 - BATY Meeting             5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
November 15 – 56 Club Meeting     12:00 – 2:00       in the Youth Lounge
November 17 – 78 Club Meeting     5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
November 24 - BATY Meeting           5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge

December 1 -   BATY Meeting             5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
December 8 -   78 Club Meeting         5:30 – 6:45       in the Social Hall
December 13 - 56 Club Meeting         12:00 – 2:00     in the Youth Lounge
December 15 - BATY Meeting              5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge

January 5 -       BATY Meeting             5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
January 12 -     78 Club Meeting        5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
January 25 -     BATY Meeting             5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
January 56 Club Meeting TBA

February 2 -     BATY Meeting             5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
February 9 -     78 Club Meeting        5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
February 23 -   BATY Meeting             5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
February 56 Club Meeting TBA

March 9 -         BATY Meeting             5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
March 16 -       78 Club Meeting        5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
March 23 -       BATY Meeting             5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
March 56 Club Meeting TBA

April 13 -         BATY Meeting             5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
April 20 -         78 Club Meeting        5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
April 27 -         BATY Meeting             5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
April 56 Club Meeting TBA

May 4 -            78 Club Meeting         5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
May 11 -          BATY Meeting             5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
May 25 -          BATY Meeting             5:30 – 6:45       in the Youth Lounge
May 56 Club Meeting TBA

June 4 -            BATY Shabbat Service
June 6 -            BATY Sandwich Mitzvah

SISTERHOOD OFFERS TORAH FOR TOTS
             
ROBIN LEVINE, SISTERHOOD CO-PRESIDENT, IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM, TORAH FOR TOTS WILL BE ONCE AGAIN OFFERED BY SISTERHOOD OF TEMPLE BETH AM, MERRICK. THIS VERY SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM WHICH INVOLVES A ONE AND A HALF HOUR CLASS SESSION, ON0 SUNDAY MORNINGs TWO TO THREE TIMES A MONTH. TOILET TRAINED YOUNGSTERS WILL ENJOY SMALL CLASSES  IN A FRIENDLY JEWISH ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY WILL BE EXPOSED TO EXPERIENCES RELATING TO SABBATH AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS THROUGH ACTIVITIES OF CRAFTS, MUSIC, STORIES, DANCE
AND FOODS. TEMPLE MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED  BUT REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. THIS CLASS HAS  BEEN A MAJOR SUCCESS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED. THERE IS A REGISTRATION FEE OF $60.00 FOR TEMPLE BETH AM MEMBERS AND A $75.00 FOR NON-MEMBERS.