Here are some amazing ways to keep your family busy this summer!

🧐😎 Looking for camps? Family activities? Scroll down for all this including a listing of POOLS!!!

(We're going to keep adding places to the list, so please check in soon and see more great activities!)

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Summer at Keramikli! 😎🌞🌻

🎨 Paint n' Fun (Drop-off ages 9 and up) - Creative art, fun games, and snacks under full supervision (time off for parents!).
🍕 Pottery & Pizza (6-Week Course) - Ages 10-16 enjoy learning hand-building, sculpt door signs, mugs, and figurines + hot pizza every session!
☕  Mommy Mornings - A treat for mom with fine coffee & pastry, plus fun painting activities for the kids at a reduced rate, ages 6 and under.
🏺 Pottery-Making for Beginners - 6-week evening course: Learn hand-building techniques, clay shaping, and glazing! Here's your chance to create beautiful functional ceramic pieces from scratch!
 In-studio pottery painting  - no reservation necessary - open daily 
📍 2 HaUman St., Industrial Zone, Beit Shemesh

Get all the details here:  https://swiy.co/Keramikli

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Fun Park is back in Park Yarmut RBS A
Sunday - Thursday, Aug 2nd - 8th. 
Only ₪20 for Beit Shemesh residents. 
You must purchase tickets in advance:  https://swiy.co/FunPark5

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Screen-Free Summer Plans? THE BIBLICAL MUSEUM Has You Covered! 🦎🌾

The Biblical Museum of Natural History in Beit Shemesh is launching the ultimate Museum Rangers Summer Program this July 2026!

Designed specifically for kids ages 9 -13, this isn't just another day camp. Over 3 hands-on sessions, they’ll go way beyond the exhibits, stepping behind the scenes to care for animals, handle exotic creatures, tackle creative projects, and experience nature like never before.

🎁 Exclusive Bonus for the Shemesh Media Community: Sign up now and get a FREE entry to one animal interaction session! Mention or comment that you saw this ad on Shemesh Media when you register, and we’ll apply your free session!
See all the details and register here: https://sheme.sh/MRangers

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🎮 BUILD YOUR FIRST GAME THIS SUMMER!
Looking for a fun and genuinely educational activity for your son this summer?
At RBS CODE – The Tech Lab, boys will learn real HTML, CSS & JavaScript while building their own video game from scratch.
No previous coding experience required.
📅 9–13 August
👦 Boys Ages 8–13
📍 Netzach Yisrael, RBS
💥 Register by 20 July and save ₪100.
📱 058-569-8696
🌐https://swiy.co/RBSCode

Limited spaces available.
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📈 The Teen Stock Market Kaytana:

Real-world learning in a fun, hands-on format.
Build a portfolio using Warren Buffett’s strategy. Analyze your favorite company's stock and see if it’s worth it. Trade real companies with a $2,000 virtual stock market game.

5 days for 2.5 hrs/day on Zoom
June, July & August
₪100 sibling discount
Learn More: https://www.thestockboss.com/bootcamp  
WhatsApp: 058-685-9643

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📣CAMP SHEMESH - A summer full of fun, friendship, and adventure! 🏕️

Dates: August 2nd - August 27th
Weekly registration available
Location: Tzabar School - Neve Shamir
Younger Division: Ages 2-5
Older Division: Grades 1-5
Separate boys & girls groups
Camp Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Extended Option: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Reserve your spot today and join Camp Shemesh this summer.
👉 Registration: https://form.jotform.com/

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🥋 BOBBY'S KARATE!

Did you know there is a special karate school right in your neighborhood that can help your child become stronger, more confident, focused and disciplined—while learning real self-defense skills?

This August, give your child five unforgettable days at our Karate Summer Boot Camp, August 9–13, featuring karate, jiu-jitsu, practical self-defense, fitness and exciting martial-arts training.

You can also register now for our new karate season beginning September 1. Register by August 1 and receive 20% off September tuition.

The Benefits: Sharpens concentration (amazing for ADHD!), builds life skills, and boosts spirit
With a track record of transforming over 1,000 students, Sensei Bobby knows how to help your child succeed!

🔗 More info: https://swiy.co/bobbykarate
⏳ Limited space: https://swiy.co/summer2026bootcamp
📲 WhatsApp Bobby Directly: 050-366-3565

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🏜️DEAD SEA FUN

💦 Looking for the perfect summer outing for all the family?
🚙From epic Water Tag battles and desert jeep tours to electric riders, kids’ activities, and great food: Dead Sea Tourism has something for everyone!
🙂 Special Discount for Shemesh Online: Reserve Online with Coupon SHEMESH to get 5% OFF!
 Check out the awesome options on the site:https://DeadSea.Fun
WhatsApp or call for details: 054-331-6613

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🎲 GAME NIGHT at Eretz Tova

Orchard Board games, great food, and open-air vibes!
Perfect for families, couples, and solo players (game host on-site to connect tables).
Food, pizza, and wine available.

📅 When: Wednesdays (July-August, except July 22nd) | 5pm - 10pm.
💰 Price: 45 NIS | Includes free play + 1 drink
🎟️ Tickets: No registration needed, pay at the door!
🔗 Info: https://sheme.sh/eretz-tova-summer2026

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💥 FIZZ, BANG, POP! Summer Reading & Science Club 🧪

Give your kids a summer filled with fascinating weekly experiments and a love for reading! Presented by The Benjamin Library.

📅 Starts: July 1st (6 weeks of fun!)
👥 Ages: 3 years old up to 6th Grade (divided by age groups)
🕒 Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
💰 Cost: 120 NIS per child | 100 NIS for new Olim
👉Spaces are limited! Register today: https://sheme.sh/fizzbangpop

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🪩WHITE POOL 

Celebrate the summer at White Pool Beit Shemesh
A giant ball pit with over 220,000 pristine white balls, complete with brand new activities, thrilling SLIDES, challenging ROPES courses, and a DANCE FLOOR!
🧗🏻‍♂️ Unleash your inner Tarzan, conquer climbing walls or cruise on bumper cars.
🤸🏻‍♂ Kids will love it, and adults won't be able to resist it either.
🟢 Safety is a priority with soft padding, so let loose!
Private Parties available as well!
Details here: https://sheme.sh/WhitePool

Summer Opening hours: Open daily from 12pm to 10pm.
Friday 10 am - 2 pm.
For more info, call: 055-556-7890

🛟 STAY COOL IN THE POOL THIS SUMMER!🛟

🍹 IT'S POOL PARTY TIME!
✨ Awesome fun for FAMILIES, PARTIES & CAMPS this summer in RBS!
Not just a HUGE POOL, you also get FREE use of: 
Jacuzzi, trampoline, ping pong table, basketball arcade game, jumpy castle water slide, air hockey, and Gas BBQ Grill!
Dedicated fridge-freezer on site
Shady corners to relax and cool down
Entrance through Park Ayalon, RBS A
All this starting from ₪250 per hour!
BOOK 2 HOURS: GET FREE POPSICLES!

Click here to see pictures: https://sheme.sh/PoolParty
📱WhatsApp for details and booking: 054 746 8660 

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🏊 Private Pool Rental - Relax & Enjoy!
Bask in the sun and swim in our beautiful private pool, surrounded by lemon and kumquat trees and blooming flowers.

Features: Shaded seating area with comfortable chairs, and optional towel rentals available.
Pool Size: 7.32 X 3.66 X 1.32 meters
Price: Just 200 NIS/hour! (Each additional hour is 150 NIS per hour)
Location: RBSA, Dolev Location
📲 Book now: 051-596-9865

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Country Beit Shemesh - You can SWIM & GYM this summer!

Beit Shemesh Country Club Gym & Pool has separate hours for Men and Women! GYM: Each entry only 20₪ - No membership required!  POOL: Summer Swim: Just 35₪,
🤩 Get 11 swims for the price of 10! Zumba class for women: Just 35₪
Get fit for the summer!  Details here: https://swiy.co/Countrygym

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Want to add your camp or activity to this list? Reach out to us:
WhatsApp: 058-701-4286 or Call: 02-999-5781

🏖️Heading to the BEACH?

Remember, swimming is permitted only on official beaches and with a lifeguard present!
Here is our list of separate beaches across the country: https://sheme.sh/beaches

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🥾LOCAL SITES: There are some great places to visit and explore with your family around the area.

🌿Take a Hike or a Stroll! See the suggestions for lovely places to explore that are local to Beit Shemesh:

Beit Guvrin National Park - You can explore the caves, see the oil press and Mosaics and see the remains of a Roman amphitheater and bath-house. The park is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Ein Hemed Park - a delightful nature spot to visit with the family. With picnic areas, lawns, a playground and a little stream running through it that children can paddle in.

Castel National Park - A hands-on memorial to those who fell in the struggle to break through to Jerusalem during the War of Independence.

Ben Hinnom Valley suspension bridge - The new bridge, which is a free and popular tourist attraction in Jerusalem, is located near the agricultural farm in the Ben Hinnom Valley, and not far from the City of David National Park.