b'Camp KavodFloridaCampKavod(CK)Year-RoundCampsarepartoftheLevis JewishCommunityCentersSpecialNeedsDepartmentthat provides children ages 3-22 with a high quality and well-rounded campprogramduringwinter,springandsummerschool breaks.HOTs grants have funded many supplies, equipment and programexpenses,including: digitalcamerasandprintersfora camp teen photography program, funding for a teen dance during summer camp to promote greater social skills, a yoga program to help campers learn relaxation techniques, an adapted art program HeARTforsuppliesand equipment,andinpartnership withtheJewishFederationof SouthPalmBeachCountyhas made grants to fund more than $50,000 ($100,000 with the match)forcampscholarshipsforfamiliesingreat need. Thisfundingensuredthatnocamperwouldbe turnedawayfromsummercampduetoafamilys inability to pay camp fees.HOT has provided funding for a Saturday night Parents Night Out respite program for 4 hours, once per month, where children attended a structured recreational program as parents receive a well needed break fromeverydayresponsibilities. HOTalsoprovided matchingfundsforCampKavodtopurchasea communication system (walkie-talkies) that enables staff to communicate more effectively with one another, within a very large campus setting, and most recently made a $5,000 challenge grant to start a shadow bank (see below) which was matched more than 4 times over. CKs current wish list includes:$1,000 for sports equipment for an Obstacle Course$5,000 for Saturday Morning once-a-month respite for 90 parents$5,000 for summer and fall camp scholarships $8,000 for Shadows that will permit less-developed children to participate in programs where their needs would be too great to otherwise allow participation$10,000forscholarshipsforspecialneedschildren whose parents cannot afford to send them to Camp Kavod; 10 two-week sessions @ $800 per session.47'