MBJCC Camp Klurman 2019 Brochure

CAMP KLURMAN Making memories that last a lifetime!

June 11 - August 16, 2019 3 Years - 8th Grade

4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach FL 33140 | (305) 534-3206 | mbjcc.org

Camp Klurman is a fun-filled summer to remember. We are of committed to providing an excellent, safe, well-rounded blend amazing and re cultu traditional day camp activities, field trips, Jewish tate your specialties. Our caring, fun-loving, dynamic staff will facili ture! child’s summer of a lifetime, filled with excitement and adven GET SOCIAL WITH #CAMPKLURMAN p Follow us on Social Media: campklurman | @mbjccsummercam

SESSIONS

Important Dates

Pre Camp Week: 19 June 11 – 14, 20 10, 2019

Last Day for Early Bird Pricing: February 28, 2019

8 Weeks of Camp: 2019 June 17 - August4,9, 2019

Last Day for Mid-Year Discount: April 18, 2019

Closed Monday, June

Closed Wednesday, July

Post Camp Week: August 12 - 16, 2019

Last Day for Deposit Refund: May 1, 2019

HOURS

Payment Due in Full: May 15, 2019

Monday – Friday: 9 am – 3:45 pm * Pre-care : 8 - 9 am * Post-care : 4 - 5 pm

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CONTACT US

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Register online: mbjcc.org/camp

No stress, no worries, no lines. Register online from the comfort of your home. Camp Klurman has a flexible week to week option: campers may sign up for as few as one or as many as ten weeks during the summer.

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* A copy of an up-to-date Florida Certification of Immunization/Health form is required to attend camp.

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“J” Café Group provides all campers with a glatt Kosher lunch in an air-conditioned lunch room.

The lunch menu is varied, nutritious and kid friendly. We are a peanut free camp and provide alternative options (gluten, egg and dairy free). Two snacks are provided daily. In keeping with MBJCC’s kashrut (dietary laws) policy, no food or snacks may be sent from home.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is available to and from camp on the MBJCC minibus (with seatbelts) for an additional fee. Central meeting points are available in Surfside and North Beach. *If

you are interested in transportation from other locations, please email the camp office at camp@mbjcc.org

CAMP ACTIVITIES

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We are excited to welcome Shlichim (counselors from Israel) to spend the summer with our campers.

Through their personal and professional interactions they will educate campers and staff alike about Israel’s culture and history. This is an amazing opportunity to bond and create lifelong friendships with dynamic individuals and grow closer to Israel. If you would like to be a host family this summer, please contact our Camp Director for more info rmation.

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Campers Enjoy: • Excellent staff-to-camper ratio • Certified teachers with every group • A great place to make new friends • Structured and age-appropriate activities • Daily instructional swim • In-house entertainment, bounce houses, water play • Weekly fun-filled Shabbat and Israeli cultural activities • Air-conditioned rooms which serve as their home base; where they eat snack, change and re-apply sunscreen *Must be 3 years old by the first day of camp

Enteerrginagrten Kind

CHAVERIM Co-ed groups

There are 3 groups to pick from: Traditional Group: In-house entertainment once per week

Travel Group:

Local field trips once per week

Jr. Sports Camp Group:

Introduction to Sports Camp & local field trips once per week

Campers Enjoy: • Fun-filled and exciting sports, music, drama and tennis programs • Daily instructional swim • Interactive daily and weekly themes to fuel your child’s imagination • 'Hands-on’ nature program with lots of live animals • Chaverim/Tzofim Buddies Program, building community through fun activities with our oldest campers

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YEDIDIM Grouped by gender

One Field Trip Per Week: Full day trips to local museums, aquariums/ zoos, arcades, game centers and more.

Campers Enjoy: • Water activities on the Indian Creek Waterway, supervised by Swim Gym • A wide variety of activities to help children discover new skills and interests • Weekly unit league competitions to promote camaraderie and sportsmanship • Israeli cultural activities and weekly Shabbat celebrations • Weekly tennis with instruction from tennis pros • Water carnivals, bounce houses, talent shows and more

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TWO FIELD TRIPS PER WEEK • Full day trips to Venetian Pool, Actors Playhouse, Ice Skating, a Marlins Game and many others • Throughout the summer Achim campers will have special “community service” projects/trips dedicated to the Jewish value, Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).

• Bi-weekly water sport activities on Indian Creek Waterway, supervised

by Swim Gym • Weekly robotics and stem programming led by trained professionals • Weekly sports competitions

THREE FIELD TRIPS PER WEEK • Tzofim Campers explore local South Florida attractions three times per week and enjoy stimulating traditional camp activities twice a week.

• Bi-weekly water sport activities (kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle) on the Indian Creek Waterway • Throughout the summer Tzofim campers will visit specialized facilities to learn with professional coaches and instructors • Field trips and specialized training facilities include: FAU Ropes Course, Arcades and Game Centers, Golf, Ice Skating, Rock Wall Climbing, Sailing, 3D printing and others • An extended day trip to Rapids Water Park • An overnight trip

SPORTS CAMP

SPECIALTY JR. VARSITY | June 17 – August 9 CAMPs VARSITY | June 17 – August 9 Basketball Training Camp |

June 11 – 14 | June 17 - 21 July 29 - August 2 | August 12 - 16

JOE CAMPODONICO | SPORTS CAMP DIRECTOR Sports Camp is an in-depth program committed to developing fundamental sports skills. Campers are separated by grades into groups to create level-based competitive teams. This multi-sport specialty camp is designed for the sports enthusiast. Each day the campers enjoy a “sport of the day”, focusing on Basketball, Football and Soccer. Their daily routine also includes a variety of other sports and camp activities. #Basketball #Football #Soccer

JR. VARSITY

Entering 1st Grade • Daily “sport of the day” training • Weekly water sport activities on Indian Creek Waterway, supervised by Swim Gym • Sports focused field trip once per week

VARSITY

Entering 2nd – 4th Grade • Daily “sport of the day” training • Daily Recreational Sports including- Capture the Flag, Kickball and Gaga • Weekly water sport activities on Indian Creek Waterway, supervised by Swim Gym • Sports focused field trip once per week • Players of the week Each Friday, Jr. Varsity and Varsity campers will play in a league style competition. Our young athletes will learn from both the thrills and the woes of competition. Campers will receive a reversible jersey to wear on game days.

Basketball Training Camp Entering 4th – 7th Grade

• Intensive skill training program focusing on team building through competitive workouts and games.

• Designed to help your child increase speed, agility, footwork and vertical leap.

• Encourages personal development while focusing on improving team skills and game fundamentals.

• Highly trained team of professionals ensure campers safety and skill development.

GYMNASTICS Entering 1st Grade and up

All Star (Advanced Levels) June 17 – 21 June 24 - 28 General (All Levels) July 15 – 19 July 8 - 12 • USAG certified coaches • Experienced and beginner gymnasts welcomed • Rotations on bars, vault, beam and floor • Field trip to a specialized gymnastics facility • Improve and build strength & power tumbling • Train for somersaults and twisting skills.

Stacey Hatch Gymnastics Camp Director

AQUATIC SPORTS Entering 2nd Grade and up June 11 - 14 July 8 - 12 August 12 - 16

• Geared towards all skill levels • Safety awareness while using small water crafts • Variety of high energy activities including kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing • Led by Swim Gym professionals

SPECIALTY CAMPs

SPECIALTY CAMPs

ISRAEL ROBOTICS Entering 2nd – 5th Grade July 15 - 19 • Led by award winning instructors from Yerucham, Israel • Discover and apply the concepts behind computer programming • Find new ways to get robots moving • Excellent introduction to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

DRONE FLYING Entering 1st and up July 22 – 26 July 29 – August 2 • Self-exploratory and project-based learning • Real-world STEM application • Introduction to drone flying and drone coding • General tutorials on drone safety • No prior experience necessary; all skill levels are welcome to participate

NEW! CODING & GRAPHIC DESIGN 2nd Grade and up June 24 - 28 July 1 - 5 • Learn block-based coding in a fun and engaging way using Kodu Game Lab • Design your own video game • Introduction to programming using HTML, CSS & JavaScript • Create web pages, explore graphic design and 3D printing

LEGO ROBOTICS Kindergarten - 1st Grade July 8 - 12 • Explore concepts in mechanical and structural engineering • Build LEGO robots with computer technology • Campers showcase each week • Learn to use the computer for programming

SPECIALTY CAMPs

SPECIALTY CAMPs

Performing ARTS Entering 1st and up July 29 - August 2 August 5 - 9 • Learn music, dance and stage performance techniques • Perform excerpts from Broadway musicals • Led by Ana Bolt Turrall, Alicia O'Hare & Scarlett O'Hare

Princess Dance 4 Years Old & Kindergarten June 11 - 14 June 17 - 21 • Introduction to creative expression • Unlock endless creativity • Build teamwork and kindness • Learn basic ballet steps • Music from favorite Disney movies

HIP HOP

Entering 1st Grade and older General (All Levels) June 24 - 28 July 1 - 5 All Star (Advanced Levels) August 12 - 16 • Focuses on Hip Hop and Contemporary Dance • Open to dancers of all levels • Fun and high energy • Gain a better sense of music, movement and performing • Includes a workshop performance

CHEERLEADING Entering 1st Grade and older July 22 - 26 • Partnership with Top Gun Cheerleading • Open to all levels • Improve and learn cheerleading skills including, stunts, jumps and tumbling • One full day at the Top Gun Cheer and Dance Training Center

SPECIALTY Camps

RATES Units

Early Bird

Mid- Year Discount

Camp Fee

March 1 – April 18

April 19 – August 16

Fee: $445 Members: $355

Fee: $460 Members: $370

Fee: $480 Members: $390

Fee: $435 Members: $345

Fee: $450 Members: $360

Fee: $470 Members: $380

Fee: $430 Members: $335

Fee: $445 Members: $350

Fee: $465 Members: $370

Fee: $450 Members: $350

Fee: $465 Members: $365

Fee: $485 Members: $385

Fee: $470 Members: $360

Fee: $485 Members: $375

Fee: $505 Members: $395

Sports & Specialty Fee: $485 Members: $400 Camps

Fee: $500 Members: $415

Fee: $520 Members: $435

Fee: $420 Members: $355

Fee: $420 Members: $355

Fee: $420 Members: $355

January – February 28 Chalutzim (3’s and 4’s)

Chaverim (Kindergarten)

Yedidim (1st – 2nd Grade)

Achim (3rd – 4th Grade)

Tzofim (5th – 8th Grade)

Basketball (4th – 7th Grade)

• Sign up at Early Bird Rates and save $35 per week • Sign up at Mid- Year Rates and save $20 per week • Campers enrolled for more than 4 weeks will receive a $10 weekly discount for the additional weeks after the first 4 weeks at the regular rate.

• A $10 weekly sibling discount is deducted from the lower camp fee for each additional child.

PRE/POST CARE

Pre-care Weekly Fee: $25 Post-care Weekly Fee: $25 Pre-care & Post-care Weekly Fee: $45

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

TRANSPORTATION

AM Transportation Weekly Fee: $25 PM Transportation Weekly Fee: $25 AM & PM Transportation Weekly Fee: $45

The MBJCC strives to ensure that no child is denied a camp experience. Limited financial assistance is available to qualifying families. A confidential application must be completed and submitted with your camper’s registration and a $250 deposit. The final * deadline to apply for financial assistance is May 1, 2019.

SESSIONS

Pre Camp Week: June 11 – 14, 2019

Closed Monday, June 10, 2019

8 Weeks of Camp: 2019 June 17 - August4,9, 2019 Closed Wednesday, July

Post Camp Week: August 12 - 16, 2019

HOURS

Monday – Friday: 9 am – 3:45 pm * Pre-care : 8 - 9 am * Post-care : 4 - 5 pm

Staff Drop off is from 8:45 - 9 am. child inside. members will escort your e 8:45 am or picked Campers dropped off befor d in pre or post care. up after 4 pm will be place Additional fees apply.

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WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW...

Who works with the children?

Highly trained professional staff who have a strong commitment to children and families supervise our camp. Our counselors are carefully selected, background checked, and attend required intensive training on program development, child care and safety. All of our supervisory staff members are college graduates with extensive camp experience.

Safety of all campers: The MBJCC provides a safe and nurturing environment for your child. Our supervisory staff and lifeguards are Red Cross certified in CPR, first aid and emergency procedures. Every precaution is taken during all of our activities. For more detailed information, please review our parent handbook.

What if my child has allergies/takes medication?

If your child has a food or environmental allergy or takes medication, include this information on our online registration form and contact the camp office to make appropriate arrangements for your camper.

What about food?

“J” Café Group provides all campers with a glatt Kosher lunch in an air-conditioned lunch room. The lunch menu is varied, nutritious and Kid friendly. We are a peanut free camp and provide alternative options (gluten, egg and dairy free). Two snacks are provided daily. In keeping with MBJCC’s kashrut (dietary laws) policy, no food or snacks may be sent from home.

How does my child get to camp?

There are 3 options*: 1. You may drop off and pick up your child in the carpool line at the MBJCC. 2. You may park in the MBJCC parking lot and walk your child into camp.

3. Transportation is available to and from Surfside and North Beach on the MBJCC mini bus (with seatbelts). *If

you are interested in transportation from other locations, please email the camp office at camp@mbjcc.org

How do campers travel on field trips?

Each camp unit (K - 8th grade), has a unique, exciting and age appropriate travel program. Campers travel in school buses (with seat belts). All camp field trips are supervised by a unit head and bunk counselors. “J” Café Group packs Kosher bag lunches to go for campers. All trips return on time for regular afternoon carpool.

4221 PINE TREE DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140

at last a lifetime!

Making memories th

Give your child a summer of great friends, exploration, activity, excitement and knowledge.

GET SOCIAL WITH #CAMPKLURMAN Follow us on Social Media: /campklurman | /mbjccsummercamp

Camp Klurman , 2019

June 11 - August 16

A beneficiary agency of

Loren Kaiserman, Camp Co-Chair Randi Lawrence, Camp Co-Chair Jenny Mermelszteyn, Camp Director Nataly Yusim, Chief Operating Officer Paul Frishman, Chief Executive Officer Michael Simkins, Chairman of the Board