First "Between Holidays" Camp in Kiryat Malachi Concludes Successfully

The inaugural "Between Holidays" camp in Kiryat Malachi, designed to address a need for childcare during the intermediate days of Sukkot, concluded last week with great success. The camp operated during the "bridge days" between Yom Kippur and Sukkot, offering 110 kindergarten children three days filled with activities.

The initiative, operated by the Development Fund, provided a rich program beyond standard daycare. Daily activities included therapeutic dog handling, sports, theatrical storytelling, musical games, water and foam play, and a hot lunch. The mayor, Eliyahu Zohar, subsidized the camp, allowing parents to enroll their children for only 300 shekels.

The camp's primary achievement was providing peace of mind to working parents. Dozens of grateful messages were sent to the professional staff at the four participating kindergartens and the Development Fund's "Nitzanim" program. One mother stated, "As a working mother, this provided an excellent solution and peace of mind, it's truly not a given." Many parents expressed thanks for the enjoyable experience, the warmth, and the love shown by the staff, with one writing, "Thank you very much for the enjoyable camp, for the warmth and love. You did everything from the heart and deserve great appreciation."