Mark Derwin, Youth Director
Temple Beth Am has three vibrant Youth Groups for children grades 5-12. 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 years. 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 feel free to contact Mark at Mark_Derwin@IBI.com. Below are the tentative dates for the 2012 / 2013 year. Changes and flyers will be posted as the dates approach.
The 56 Club The 56 Club is for children in grades 5-6. We meet one Sunday a month, and whether it is an in house meeting or a trip, we always a lot of fun. In the past, our trips have included: laser tag, rock climbing, swimming, bowling, miniature 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. September 23 12:00 – 2:00 56 Club October 14 12:00 – 2:00 56 Club - Q-Zar! November 18 12:00 – 2:00 56 Club December 9 12:00 – 2:00 56 Club January 13 12:00 – 2:00 56 Club February 10 12:00 – 2:00 56 Club March 24 12:00 – 2:00 56 Club April 14 12:00 – 2:00 56 Club May 19 12:00 – 2:00 56 Club
 The 78 Club The 78 Club gets the best of both worlds. This group is for children in grades 7-8. 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. All meetings are Tuesday nights from 5:30 - 6:45. The following 5 members will serve as the 78 Club Executive board for 2012 - 2013. They are, in alphabetical order:
Alicia Abramson
Jacob Giller
Robert Oginsky
Lauren Segal
Alixandra Wilens
Meeting Dates:
October 16 5:30 – 6:45 78 Club
November 13 5:30 – 6:45 78 Club
December 11 5:30 – 6:45 78 Club January 15 5:30 – 6:45 78 Club February 12 5:30 – 6:45 78 Club March 12 5:30 – 6:45 78 Club April 16 5:30 – 6:45 78 Club May 7 5:30 – 6:45 78 Club BATY
BATY is for high school students, grades 9-12. 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. All meetings are Tuesday nights from 5:30 - 6:45. Meeting Dates:
September 11 5:30 – 6:45 BATY October 9 5:30 – 6:45 BATY October 23 5:30 – 6:45 BATY November 6 5:30 – 6:45 BATY November 20 5:30 – 6:45 BATY December 4 5:30 – 6:45 BATY December 18 5:30 – 6:45 BATY January 8 5:30 – 6:45 BATY January 22 5:30 – 6:45 BATY February 5 5:30 – 6:45 BATY February 19 5:30 – 6:45 BATY In Social Hall March 5 5:30 – 6:45 BATY March 19 5:30 – 6:45 BATY April 9 5:30 – 6:45 BATY April 23 5:30 – 6:45 BATY May 21 5:30 – 6:45 BATY May 28 5:30 – 6:45 BATY June 2 9:30 – 10:30 BATY Sandwich Mitzvah June 7 BATY Shabbat
BATY Board (2012-2013)
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