Gateways Pesach Retreat · March 29 - April 7, 2010 · Hilton Hotel, Stamford, CT

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Children

You can see the happiness in the wide eyes of the young child.
The joy is obvious in the ready smiles of the elementary school youngsters.
And the delight is apparent in the easy laughter of the young teens.

The Gateways Children's Program has earned its' well known reputation for an atmosphere of excitement and joy due to their handpicked group of skilled and dedicated staff who are committed to creating a memorable experience for all children under their care. These vibrant and highly qualified counselors and camp directors work tirelessly to create a program that combines stimulating educational activities with exhilarating games, and thrilling off site trips with exciting in-house entertainment.

The Gateways Children's Program is subdivided into the Pre-School Division which offers childcare for children ages eighteen months to five years old, the Day Camp Division which provides programming for elementary school age children, and the Teen Division which stimulates the young adults through thought provoking and interactive events. All Children's Program activities and outing are timed to coincide with Gateways lectures, thereby enabling parents the freedom to enjoy the adult program, shows, and hotel amenities. Limited private babysitting services are also available, after hours, for a nominal fee and with arrangements made during registration.

Meet the Gateways Children's Program Staff

Director - Rabbi Avi Frank: Rabbi Frank leads a busy life as a Rebbe in Yeshiva Spring Valley (Monsey, NY) in the mornings, Principal of Telshe Riverdale in the afternoon, and director of Camp Agudah Midwest during the summer. In his rare spare time Rabbi Frank directs a Pirchei and hosts Shabbatons for various youth groups, which is why Avi Frank has found his perfect niche as Director of the Gateways Children's Program.

Masmidim Rebbe - Rabbi Dovid Libman: Rabbi Libman is the much loved and well respected fourth grade Rebbe at Hebrew Academy of Long Beach (5 Towns, NY) where he has built a reputation for knowing how to reach out and connect to children. In his free time time Rabbi Libman will always be found in the midst of a large pile of sefarim. Combining these two qualities together makes the Masmidim Program at Gateways Children's Program the success that it is.

Pre-School Program - Mrs. Shoshana Troppe: Mrs. Shoshana Troppe is at her happiest when she is singing nursery songs while seated on the floorsurrounded by tiny tots and toddlers. It is her love of children as well as her total commitment to their happiness and well-being that make her the much adored and successful pre-school co-Ordinator of the Gateways Children's Program.

Teen Program - Rabbi Shlomo Horwitz: Rabbi Horwitz is the founder and director of "Crossroads" which has successfully impacted thousands of teenagers throughout the USA since its inception in 1993 by guiding them to explore and discover the beauty of Judaism. When it comes to the young adults who attend a Gateways Seminar, our motto is, "We do not fit the teens into our program; we fit the program to our teens." As head of the Teen Division of the Gateways Children's Program, Rabbi Horwitz offers a unique program that is geared to inform, challenge and invigorate the young adults who spend time with us.

These highly skilled individuals, plus their capable and caring staff of counselors are the recipe of success that guarantee an innovative, interesting, and inimitable Gateways Children's Program that youngsters of all ages can savor.