Page 46 - Jewish News _August 2021_

46A August 2021 FOCUS ON YOUTH

Summer camp kicks off reopening of

the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center

he Susan Schwaid Early Learn- months through pre-kindergarten (VPK) summer day camp. The fully enrolled
ing Center (SSELC) of Tem- with optional extended hours to serve camp comprised two three-week ses-
Tple Emanu-El has reopened! working families, SSELC is one of sions with themes including Bringing
SSELC Director Elaine Sharrock and Sarasota-Manatee’s premier pre- Storybooks to Life, Dinosaurs, Con-
her dedicated, talented and loving team schools and has earned national accred- struction Zone, Around the World,
of teachers and staff recently returned itation and Gold Seal certification and Robots and Mini-Chefs. With safety
to campus for a special and safe year of four-plus stars. In addition to hands- protocols in place, children were able
learning, growing, nurturing, wonder, on learning, indoor and outdoor play, to participate in a summer camp that
curiosity and joy. and experiences in arts, crafts, read- was joyful, stimulating, enriching, fun
Serving children from ages 15 ing/storytime, music, science, cooking and healthy.
and more, children enjoy many The community is warmly invited
“specials” and age-appropriate to learn more about SSELC. For more
Judaica and Hebrew – includ- information and to speak directly with
ing holiday and weekly Shab- the staff, please call 941.377-6034 or
bat celebrations – with Temple email preschool@sarasotatemple.org. Camper Penelope concentrates on her coloring
Emanu-El Senior Rabbi Bren-
ner Glickman, Associate Rabbi
Michael Shefrin and Director
of Education Sabrina Silver-
berg, MARE.
The beautiful school build-
ing and engaging, state-of-
the-art playground and garden
areas are filled with laughing
children and caring teachers
once again.
As preparations are final-
ized for the 2021-22 school
year – which begins Tuesday,
August 10 – the SSELC fami-
Campers Eleanor, Eliana, Lila and Chloe
explore the sensory water table ly happily recalls a wonderful

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Campers Avi, Asher and Owen collaborate to build a track for their cars

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