MJCC Day Camp Brochure 2018

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Open to Everyone! Ages 3-15 7:30 am - 6:00 pm June 25 - August 24, 2018

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to MJCC Day Camp At the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, we encourage growth, inspire confidence, and provide the framework for lasting memories and friendships.

We provide quality programs that are age-appropriate, fun, and safe. Our camp is imbued with a sense of Simcha (joy), Kehila (community), Ruach (spirit), and Kef (fun). Throughout all our programs, we encourage discovery and self-expression.

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Camp Contact Information Scott Reese, Camps Manager Haley Webb, Camps Office Manager 6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219 MJCC Main: 503.244.0111 Camp Office: 503.452.3436 Camps Manager: 503.452.3440 Fax: 503.245.4233 daycamp@oregonjcc.org oregonjcc.org/daycamp facebook.com/mjccdaycamp twitter.com/mjcccamps

Table of Contents About us p. 3-7

Camp Descriptions p. 8-13 Swimming p. 14-15 Calendar p. 16-17 Simcha (3-5 yr. olds) p. 18-21 Kehila (grades 1-2) p. 22-23 Ruach (grades 3-4) p. 24-25 Kef (grades 5-6) p. 26-27 CIT (grades 7-9) p. 28-29 Details p. 30-31

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About Us Camp Descriptions Swimming Calendar Simcha • 3-5 Yrs. Kehila • Grades 1-2 Ruach • Grades 3-4 Kef • Grades 5-6 CIT • Grades 7-9 Details

MJCC Day Camp welcomes everyone, regardless of religious affiliation.

“My son loved camp so much he couldn’t wait to go back the following week!“

- Day Camp Parent

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Full-Day Fun Options!

Swimming Every Day!

7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Pool float every Friday

Outdoor Private Playgrounds

Flexibility for Parents!

Member Discounts

Curbside drop-off Pre- and After-Care Options

Field Trips!

Jewish Culture

Shabbat every Friday

New CIT Program

We teach collaboration and teamwork.

We’ve been doing this since 1947!

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About Us Camp Descriptions Swimming Calendar Simcha • 3-5 Yrs. Kehila • Grades 1-2 Ruach • Grades 3-4 Kef • Grades 5-6 CIT • Grades 7-9 Details

Make MJCC Day Camp Your Choice for Summer!

Our Campus

Our Staff

Hours

Simcha Classic Camp: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Kehila + Ruach Classic Camp: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Specialty Camps: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Camp Kef: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Extended Day Program: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Pre-care: 7:30 - 9:00 am After-care: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Registration opens Feb. 11

5% off Feb. 11-17

Facilities

As part of MJCC Day Camp, our campers have access to the wide variety of facilities located on our secure campus.

• 25-yard Main Pool • Warm Water Pool • Art room • Ballroom with stage • Dance studio • Gymnasium • Private outdoor fields • Private outdoor play structures • Racquetball courts • Rock wall • Multiple rooms for activities • Climate-controlled Sportsplex with indoor soccer field and gymnastics equipment

FREE Camp Events!

Information Fair + CampFest

Sunday, Feb. 11, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Learn about our camps, sample some of our camp activities, and receive 5% off. Discount available online as well. Meet Camps Manager, Scott! Camps are firstcome, first-served, and fill quickly.

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Weekly Family Fun Hour!

Every Thursday at 4:15 pm Bring the entire family to join us in a fun and exciting activity every week! We will do things like Bingo, Scavenger Hunts, art projects, and much more. Each week will be something different. See you there!

It takes a great staff to make a great camp. We carefully screen and interview candidates to ensure that we hire staff who are committed, hardworking, enthusiastic role models for kids.

All of our staff undergo a criminal background check and are certified in First Aid and CPR. All camp staff participate in our intensive, multi-day staff training. Many of our camp staff return to us year after year, and our campers are excited to see their favorite counselors each summer.

Simcha: 3-5 yr. olds (pages 18-21) Kehila: Grades 1-2 (pages 22-23) Ruach: Grades 3-4 (pages 24-25) Kef: Grades 5-6 (pages 26-27) CIT: Grades 7-9 (pages 28-29)

Discounts Opening Week Discount for Guests

Receive 5% off February 11-17 online and at the Information Fair on February 11.

MJCC Member Early Bird Discount

Membership Get fit and healthy while your kids are at camp.

Daily options or sign up for a 12-month membership to get MJCC member rates for camp.

Your Membership includes: • A 5% discount on total MJCC camp fees if you register before March 12, 2018 • 78 FREE adult group exercise and aquatics classes • Free towel usage

MJCC members: register before March 12, 2018 to receive 5% off your total MJCC camp fees!

• Fitness + Cardio Center

Multi-Week Discount

• Discounts on arts + culture events

Buy your camper four weeks of Classic Camps at one time for the following discounted rates: Simcha Cost: $713. Member: $616.

• 25-yard pool and Warm Water Pool

• Drop-in sports and more!

Contact:

Contact our Membership + Customer Service Manager for details: 503.535.3534.

Kehila Cost: $1,094. Member: $936.

Ruach Cost: $1,094. Member: $936.

Kef Buy 4 weeks to receive this discount Cost: $1,094. Member: $936.

Purchase of four weeks per camper must be completed in one transaction. Offer not to be combined with any other discounts. Not available online. For questions, call 503.452.3436.

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About Us Camp Descriptions Swimming Calendar Simcha • 3-5 Yrs. Kehila • Grades 1-2 Ruach • Grades 3-4 Kef • Grades 5-6 CIT • Grades 7-9 Details

Camp By Age

Our Camps!

• Classic Camp • Specialty Camps • Camp Kef (entering grades 5-6) • CIT (entering grades 7-9) • MJCC + Shaarie Torah Camp Teva

Classic Camp

Available for Simcha, Kehila, + Ruach campers Weekly: June 25 - Aug. 24 Classic camp includes sports, swimming, cooking, Jewish culture, drama, nature, and arts + crafts.

Campers normally stay with the same counselors providing consistency and making campers feel safe and comfortable. Each themed week, we go outdoors as often as possible, but have the opportunity stay indoors. Simcha campers can progress through our swim program twice a week.

All Classic campers swim, gather for a daily song circle, and celebrate Shabbat on Fridays.

Classic Camp Themes

Each week of Classic Camp has a theme.

Activities will be based around these themes: Get this Party Started- June 25-29 Superhero - July 2-6 Circus - July 9-13 Olympics - July 16-20 Outer Space - July 23-27 Rockstar - July 30 - Aug. 3 All About Animals - Aug. 6-10 Wacky Water - Aug. 13-17 Carnival - Aug. 20-24 * Vacation Day Camp options available June 18-22 and Aug. 27-31. See page 31 for details.

Register online at oregonjcc.org/daycamp 8

Specialty Camps

Available for Simcha, Kehila, + Ruach campers Weekly: June 25 - Aug. 24 Our half-day (9:00 am - 1:00 pm) specialty camps focus on specific activities such as science, painting, cooking, and sports. Blended with traditional camp activities, your camper will have quality hands-on time with their chosen specialty.

Does not include swimming.

Camp Kef

Available for campers entering grades 5-6 See calendar for dates on pages 16-17 Weekly: June 25 - Aug. 24 Camp Kef is tailored to meet the interests of 5th and 6th graders by providing a variety of adventures aimed to help campers explore the world around them.

CIT (Counselors in Training)

Available for kids entering grades 7-9 July 9 - Aug. 24 - Sign up weekly.

Learn and gain real life experience and skills that will teach you how to be a positive mentor and leader.

• Work closely with trained and experienced staff in a fun, fast paced setting.

• Encourage campers to go out of their comfort zone and try new things.

• Participate and help lead in team spirit and fun!

• Create and run your very own activities!

MJCC + Shaarie Torah Adventure Camp Where Judaism, Fun, and the Outdoors Come Together Entering grades 1-4 August 6-10: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $367 per week with options for Pre- and After-care. See page 30.

There is nothing quite like this in Portland. Camp Teva takes the community and fun of Jewish day camping and elevates it with experiential outdoor adventures. Camp Teva makes nature a Jewish exploration zone through our adventures in the Portland area. Exploring the world as it was created for us, we’ll navigate Portland’s natural spaces, seek out fun experiences, and make friendships with kids from across Portland.

Examples of Adventures: • A day hike at Horsetail Falls where we’ll hike beneath the thundering waterfall and eat lunch with amazing vistas looking up the Gorge. We’ll discuss Tikkun Olam and how nature will heal herself and how we can help.

• A day hike to Mirror Lake to view Mt. Hood and feel the power of the mountains much as Moses and the Israelites may have felt when looking at Mt. Sinai.

• A day hike and exploration of Milo McIver State Park where we will learn to make fires and cook bread as our ancestors did in the desert thousands of years ago.

Josh Lake, Director of Camp Teva Josh has been leading outdoor adventures for over 20 years. He is passionate about empowering children to understand the connection between Torah, our lives, and a healthy environment. He has a Master’s in Jewish Education, and is a Wilderness First Responder (WFR).

Your child’s educational, emotional, and safety needs will be well served by this experienced professional.

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Camp Teva

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We enjoy the summer outdoors and have the luxury of coming indoors!

Simcha Classic Camp

Kehila + Ruach Classic Camp

9:00-9:10 Meet your group in your room 9:10-9:20 Play a game of Duck, Duck, Goose outside 9:30-10:00 Swim in the Warm Water Pool 10:15-10:30 Snack-time 10:30-11:15 Create nature collages 11:15-12:00 Play soccer in the Sportsplex 12:00-12:30 Lunch 12:30-1:00 Play on the preschool playground 1:00 Head to Extended Day! (optional)

9:00-9:10 Gather with your group on the field 9:10-10:00 Play a game of kickball 10:00-10:45 Go on a nature hike 10:45-11:00 Snack-time 11:00-12:00 Make instruments out of everyday objects 12:00-12:55 Lunch, relax in the shade, play with friends 1:00-1:45 Shoot hoops in the gymnasium 2:00-3:00 Open swim 3:15-3:45 Paint landscapes outside 3:45-4:00 All-camp song circle 4:00 Go home for the day or head to After-Care

Kef Classic Camp

Specialty Camp (Example: Soccer)

9:00-9:10 9:10-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-12:00 12:00-1:00 1:00-1:45 2:00-3:00 3:15- 3:45 3:45-4:00 4:00

9:00-9:10 Meet your group on the field or playground 9:10-9:30 Learn the rules of soccer 9:30-10:00 Practice dribbling and passing 10:00-10:30 Learn the positions of soccer 10:30-10:45 Snack-time 10:45-11:30 Soccer shooting and footwork drills 11:30-12:00 Soccer scrimmage 12:00-1:00 Join other campers for lunch outside 1:00 Head to Extended Day! (optional)

Gather with your group on the field Start planning a magazine article Snack time Interview excited campers and counselors Lunch, relax in the shade, play with friends Pick fun games to play on Friday Funday Open swim Create the layout for your magazine All-camp song circle Go home for the day or head to After-Care

* Note: These are examples of a typical day at camp. Activities vary based on themes, counselors’, and campers’ interests.

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A Typical Day*

Specialty Camps All About Art

Let your imagination run wild through painting, drawing, and creating masterpieces.

Adventure Sports

Be adventurous and try archery, rock climbing, hiking, and more!

Choose your level of adventure and experience a thrill, all in the safety of the MJCC.

Arts Galore

Find the artist in you! Enjoy paper mache, mural painting, necklace making, and exploring everything to do with arts and crafts.

Balls, Balls, Balls

Play a variety of games including basketball, racquetball, football, soccer and more. Try your hand at multiple sports-related activities while enhancing your game knowledge and comfort level.

Basketball

Let’s get dribbling! Work on passing, shooting, dribbling, spacing, teamwork, and more in this fast-paced camp. Players of all skills level welcome.

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Available for Simcha , Kehila + Ruach campers Weekly: June 25 - Aug. 24

Crafts + Creations

Junior Journalists

Creative Writers

Junior Track Stars

Draw, paint, invent, and create a multitude of art masterpieces.

Sample activities include: Mask-making, face painting, designing necklaces, beading, paper mache, and more.

Practice writing poems, sonnets, short stories, and more, while creating characters, places, and events. Let your imagination run wild!

Dance Mix

Be active with dance and movement. Sample hip-hop, ballet, jazz, and more. Showcase your new routine at the end of the week.

Make something unique by creating a weekly camp newsletter! Interview, investigate, and share stories with your fellow campers in your very own publication.

Learn, practice, and compete in some of the most popular events such as long jump, relay races, shot put, and more. Compete against others as well as yourself.

Be ready to sweat!

Lights, Camera, Action

Game Show Madness

Use creativity and imagination to design your own game show!

We will also have fun recreating some old-time classic game shows.

Write, direct, and create a short film or commercial in this funfilled week of Lights, Camera, Action Camp! Practice writing scripts, creating plots, acting, and directing your very own film.

Experience what it takes to create something for the big screen…in the Ballroom!

Gymnastics

Lil’ Scientists

Get moving with basic gymnastics instruction. Balance, roll, jump, and flip to increase coordination and grace. Showcase your group’s performance at the end of the week.

If you like getting messy and having your mind blown this is for you! We will dive into the world of science doing cool experiments like volcanoes, slime, and so much more!

Mini Pastry Chefs

Spend the week whipping up and decorating some delicious treats such as making your own cupcakes, cookies and other favorite desserts. Don’t forget about the best part too. . . you get to eat your masterpieces! It will be yummy in the tummy.

Music Mania

Discover the many different aspects of music! You will get to dance, perform, jam out, and much more!

Music Makers

It’s time to jam out! Play a new instrument each day and create homemade music makers. Create delightful sounds with your friends.

Outdoor Explorers

Explore the world around you!

Get your hands dirty in the garden, learn the names of trees and plants, go hiking, and have fun on scavenger hunts outdoors.

Recess Games

Learn, grow, and thrive while exploring fun recess games and sports activities that promote positive sportsmanship.

Register online at oregonjcc.org/daycamp Rock Climbing

Safely learn how to rock climb on the MJCC’s indoor rock wall, while building self-confidence and trust.

Increase strength and endurance with qualified instructors who will teach safety skills, including rope management, belays, knots, and climbing communication.

SNAG Golf

Starting New at Golf (SNAG): Learn the basics of golf, work on your stroke, and play fun games while using specialized equipment! SNAG Golf is played in the Sportsplex and is designed to foster respect and good sportsmanship.

Splish Splash

Enjoy multiple activities around or in the water such as swimming, slip and slides, water balloons, water crafts, and water safety all in the safe environment of the MJCC.

Sports of Sorts

Ignite a passion for all sports in this fun-filled camp. Improve kicking, running, jumping, and throwing skills while focusing on teamwork and good sportsmanship. Sports include: basketball, soccer, golf, floor hockey, and more!

Swim + Sport

Jump into the MJCC pool for pool games while learning water safety and stroke technique.

Dry off and enjoy sports, games, and activities both outdoors and inside the MJCC gymnasium.

Tumbling

Get moving with basic gymnastics and tumbling instruction. Balance, roll, jump, and flip to increase coordination and grace. Showcase your group’s performance at the end of the week.

Young Inventors

Each day, our counselors will supply you with materials and some simple tips. Campers supply the creativity and imagination.

Together we can come up with the next great invention!

World Cooking

Learn how to cook dishes from around the world including recipes from Mexico, Israel, Italy, and many more!

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About Us Camp Descriptions Swimming Calendar Simcha • 3-5 Yrs. Kehila • Grades 1-2 Ruach • Grades 3-4 Kef • Grades 5-6 CIT • Grades 7-9 Details

For Camp Kef descriptions see page 27.

“My child can now get in the water without being scared. Thank you MJCC Day Camp!”

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- Day Camp Parent

Our campers get in the pool each day. It is one of the great benefits of MJCC Day Camp! We have an outstanding aquatic facility that allows kids to enjoy the water safely under the close supervision of Red Cross certified lifeguards.

Classic Camp Guided Swim for Simcha + Kehila (2 times per week)

• Guided swim teaches basic swimming skills, water safety, and life-saving skills, including floating, kicking, body position, water safety, and underwater skills.

• To encourage participation, an alternative activity is not offered during guided swim time, but no child will be required to swim.

Extra Information for Simcha

Simcha Classic campers swim in our Warm Water Pool every day. Two of the days, campers participate in guided swim and three of the days the Warm Water Pool will be available for Simcha Classic Camp open swim.

For campers participating in Tu/Th only, guided swim is not available.

Open Swim!

• 100% camper participation is encouraged but not required.

• Alternative activity offered but please pack a swimsuit daily.

• Pool will be divided by skill level to ensure safety.

• Campers should bring a towel.

Swim Assessments Required for all campers

• The swim assessment consists of swimming the length of the pool with arm strokes, climbing out, jumping back in, and swimming backstroke the length of the pool.

• Campers who are able to complete the swim assessment will not be required to wear life jackets except Simcha campers. Life jackets will be available for all swimmers.

Add Swim Lessons to Your Camp Day! Add swim lessons to your camp day! Swim lessons for campers can be added on at a discounted rate. See your summer Program Guide for class days and times. Transport to and from swim from camp is available.

Pool Float!

Kehila, Ruach, and Kef use our pool float every Friday as part of their swimming time. Extra camp staff and lifeguards will be on deck to supervise. Campers who have not passed the swim assessment will be required to wear a life jacket.

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Swimming Every Day!

Calendar

Looking for care June 18-22 and Aug. 27-31? See Vacation Day Camps on page 31.

Simcha (3-5 yr. olds) Joy

pages 18-21

Week 1 June 25-29

Week 2 July 2-6 (No camp 7/4)

Week 3 July 9-13

Week 4 July 16-20

Week 5 July 23-27

MJCC Day Camp Simcha (3-5 yr. olds) Classic Camp: (M-F) or (M/W/F) or (Tu/Th) Specialty: (M-F) All Camps 9 am - 1 pm

Choose one camp per week

Get this Party Started

Superhero

Circus

Olympics

Outer Space

Splish Splash

Dance Mix

Crafts + Creations

All About Art

Splish Splash

Tumbling

Outdoor Explorers

Music Makers

Mini Pastry Chefs

Dance Mix

Week 3 July 9-13

Week 4 July 16-20

Week 5 July 23-27

Superhero

Circus

Olympics

Outer Space

Balls, Balls, Balls

Rock Climbing

Swim + Sport

Junior Track Stars

Creative Writers

Lights, Camera, Action

Music Mania

Lil’ Scientists

Week 3 July 9-13

Week 4 July 16-20

Week 5 July 23-27

Superhero

Circus

Olympics

Outer Space

World Cooking

Snag Golf

Gymnastics

Balls, Balls, Balls

Week 3 July 9-13

Week 4 July 16-20

Week 5 July 23-27

Top Snack Chef

PDXpedition

Junior Journalists

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Kehila (Entering Grades 1-2) pages 22-23 Community

Week 1 June 25-29

Week 2 July 2-6 (No camp 7/4)

MJCC Day Camp Kehila All Camps: (M-F) Classic Camp 9 am - 4 pm

Get this Party Started Classic Camp

Specialty Camp Dance Mix 9 am - 1 pm Choose one camp per week

Arts Galore

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Ruach (Entering Grades 3-4) pages 24-25 Spirit

Week 1 June 25-29

Week 2 July 2-6 (No camp 7/4)

MJCC Day Camp Ruach All Camps: (M-F) Classic Camp 9 am - 4 pm

Get this Party Started Classic Camp

Specialty Camp Basketball 9 am - 1 pm

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Kef (Entering Grades 5-6) pages 26-27 Fun

Week 1 June 25-29

Week 2 July 2-6 (No camp 7/4)

MJCC Day Camp Kef All Camps: (M-F) 9 am - 4 pm

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Get this Party Started Swim + Sport

How to register online - See page 31.

Week 6 July 30 - Aug. 3

Week 7 Aug. 6-10

Week 8 Aug. 13-17

Week 9 Aug. 20-24

Rockstar

All About Animals

Wacky Water

Carnival

Tumbling

Young Inventors

Splish Splash

Outdoor Explorers

All About Art

Sports of Sorts

Crafts + Creations

Lil’ Scientists

Week 6 July 30 - Aug. 3

Week 7 Aug. 6-10

Week 8 Aug. 13-17

Week 9 Aug. 20-24

Rockstar

All About Animals

Wacky Water

Carnival

Snag Golf

Swim + Sport

Recess Games

Adventure Sports

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Game Show Madness

Dance Mix

Adventure Sports

Junior Journalists

Week 6 July 30 - Aug. 3

Week 7 Aug. 6-10

Week 8 Aug. 13-17

Week 9 Aug. 20-24

Rockstar

All About Animals

Wacky Water

Carnival

Creative Writers

Adventure Sports

Arts Galore

Recess Games

Week 6 July 30 - Aug. 3

Week 7 Aug. 6-10

Week 8 Aug. 13-17

Week 9 Aug. 20-24

Top Snack Chef

Survivor

Media Madness

Kef Appreciation Week

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

CIT

Counselor in Training Grades 7-9 July 9 - Aug. 24 Sign up weekly.

Learn and gain real life experience and skills that will teach you how to be a positive mentor and leader.

• Work closely with trained and experienced staff in a fun fast paced setting.

• Encourage campers to go out of their comfort zone and try new things.

• Participate and help lead in team spirit and fun!

• Create and run your very own activities!

About Us Camp Descriptions Swimming Calendar Simcha • 3-5 Yrs. Kehila • Grades 1-2 Ruach • Grades 3-4 Kef • Grades 5-6 CIT • Grades 7-9 Details

Register at oregonjcc.org/daycamp

“I love having my child in a Jewish summer camp, just like I was as a kid.�

- Day Camp Parent

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(3-5 yr. olds)

Simcha provides a structured schedule in a comfortable and safe atmosphere. Our youngest campers can relax and have fun in our joyful camp environment. We encourage campers to get messy, be silly, get active, be outside, and explore the world around them.

Guided Swimming included in Classic Camp!

Camp Options 5 Days: M-F 3 Days: M/W/F 2 Days: Tu/Th

Simcha Camp Hours

Please note: Simcha campers must be potty trained.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Extended Day 1:00 - 4:00 pm (see page 30) Pre-Care and After-Care (see page 30)

Classic Camp Details

Camp groups will be divided age appropriately. Classic campers swim in our Warm Water Pool. See page 15 for more details about swimming. Themes and activities will change weekly, but the daily routines will be consistent.

Simcha Swimming

Simcha Classic campers swim in our Warm Water Pool Monday through Friday. Two of the days, campers participate in guided swim which includes floating, kicking, body position, arm strokes, water safety and underwater skills. Three of the days the Warm Water Pool will be available for Simcha Classic Camp open swim.

For campers participating in Tu/Th only, guided swim is not available. All Simcha campers will be required to wear life jackets.

Detailed Camp Descriptions See pages 8-13

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Simcha

Joy

Week 1 June 25-29

Week 2 July 2-6 (No camp 7/4)

Week 3 July 9-13

Week 4 July 16-20

MJCC Day Camp Simcha (3-5 yr. olds) Classic Camp: (M-F) or (M/W/F) or (Tu/Th) Specialty: (M-F) All Camps 9 am - 1 pm

Choose one camp per week

Get this Party Started

Superhero

Circus

Olympics

Splish Splash

Dance Mix

Crafts + Creations

All About Art

Tumbling

Outdoor Explorers

Music Makers

Mini Pastry Chefs

Classic Camp * see pricing $212/$181 $212/$181

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Classic Camp * see pricing $170/$145 $170/$145

Classic Camp * see pricing $212/$181 $212/$181

Classic Camp * see pricing $212/$181 $212/$181

(3-5 yr. olds)

Simcha Hours

All Camps run: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Pre-Care, Extended Day, and After-Care available: see page 30.

Classic Camp: (M-F) or (M/W/F) or (Tu/Th) Specialty: (M-F)

Drop-off and Pick-up

Please drop-off your camper at his/her room daily. Pick up your camper on the preschool playground at 1:00 pm.

For campers staying until 4:00 pm or participating in After-care, pick-up is on the Green.

Classic Camp Pricing*

Weekly Cost Monday - Friday Cost: $131. Member: $110. *July 2-6: Cost: $104. Member: $88. (no camp 7/4) Mon/Wed/Fri Cost: $92/week. Member: $76/week.

Detailed Camp Descriptions

**July 2-6, (no camp 7/4): Cost: $158. Member: $136.

Pre-care 7:30 - 9:00 am

Simcha campers enjoy quiet time after lunch to read, sleep, or play quietly before starting afternoon activities.

Campers are not required to sleep.

Tues/Thurs Cost: $68/week. Member: $57/week.

M-F: Cost: $198. Member: $171.

M/W/F: Cost: $145. Member: $127.

Tu/Th: Cost: $106. Member: $93.

Simcha Path Options

Extended Day Options

See pages 8-13

Specialty Camp 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Classic Camp 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Extended Day 1:00 - 4:00 pm

After-Care 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Prices are listed as Cost/Member Cost.

Week 5 July 23-27

Week 6 July 30 - Aug. 3

Week 7 Aug. 6-10

Week 8 Aug. 13-17

Week 9 Aug. 20-24

Outer Space

Rockstar

All About Animals

Wacky Water

Carnival

Splish Splash

Tumbling

Young Inventors

Splish Splash

Outdoor Explorers

Dance Mix

All About Art

Sports of Sorts

Crafts + Creations

Lil’ Scientists

Classic Camp * see pricing $212/$181 $212/$181

Classic Camp * see pricing $212/$181 $212/$181

Classic Camp * see pricing $212/$181 $212/$181

Classic Camp * see pricing $212/$181 $212/$181

Classic Camp * see pricing $212/$181 $212/$181

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Simcha

“This was our first experience and both kids just loved it! We will definitely be back!”

- Day Camp Parent

Community

Week 1 June 25-29

Week 2 July 2-6 (No camp 7/4)

Week 3 July 9-13

Week 4 July 16-20

Superhero

Circus

Olympics

Balls, Balls, Balls

Rock Climbing

Swim + Sport

Creative Writers

Lights, Camera, Action

Music Mania

MJCC Day Camp Kehila All Camps: (M-F) Classic Camp 9 am - 4 pm

Get this Party Started Classic Camp $305/$260

Specialty Camp Dance Mix $222/$194 9 am - 1 pm Choose one camp per week

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Arts Galore $222/$194

Classic Camp $244/$208 $177/$155 $177/$155

Classic Camp $305/$260 $222/$194 $222/$194

Classic Camp $305/$260 $222/$194 $222/$194

(Entering Grades 1-2)

Kehila engages campers in a wide variety of age-appropriate activities within a well-planned and structured format. With programs changing daily, campers will learn new skills, develop strong friendships, and have fun!

Classic Camp Details

Classic campers swim in our main pool float on Fridays. See page 15 for more details about swimming. Classic Camp ends with a Shabbat celebration every Friday at 3:30 pm. Parents are invited to attend.

Themes and activities will change weekly, but the schedule and routines will be consistent.

Kehila Path Options Pre-care 7:30 - 9:00 am

Specialty Camp 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Camp Options

Classic Camp: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Swimming included in Classic Camp!

Specialty Camps: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Extended Day: (see page 30) 1:00 - 4:00 pm Cost: $129/week. Member: $108/week. *July 2-6: Cost: $103. Member: $87. (no camp 7/4) Pre-Care and After-Care: (see page 30)

Detailed Camp Descriptions See pages 8-13

Extended Day 1:00 - 4:00 pm

After-Care 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Classic Camp 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Prices are listed as Cost/Member Cost.

Week 5 July 23-27

Week 6 July 30 - Aug. 3

Week 7 Aug. 6-10

Week 8 Aug. 13-17

Week 9 Aug. 20-24

Outer Space

Rockstar

All About Animals

Wacky Water

Carnival

Junior Track Stars

Snag Golf

Swim + Sport

Recess Games

Adventure Sports

Lil’ Scientists

Game Show Madness

Dance Mix

Adventure Sports

Junior Journalists

Classic Camp $305/$260 $222/$194 $222/$194

Classic Camp $305/$260 $222/$194 $222/$194

Classic Camp $305/$260 $222/$194 $222/$194

Classic Camp $305/$260 $222/$194 $222/$194

Classic Camp $305/$260 $222/$194 $222/$194

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Kehila

“I appreciated that the counselors were flexible and communicated well with each other and us!”

- Day Camp Parent

Spirit

Week 1 June 25-29

Week 2 July 2-6 (No camp 7/4)

Week 3 July 9-13

Week 4 July 16-20

Superhero

Circus

Olympics

World Cooking

Snag Golf

Gymnastics

MJCC Day Camp Ruach All Camps: (M-F) Classic Camp 9 am - 4 pm

Get this Party Started Classic Camp $305/$260

Specialty Camp Basketball $222/$194 9 am - 1 pm

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Classic Camp $244/$208

$178/$155

Classic Camp $305/$260

$222/$194

Classic Camp $305/$260

$222/$194

(Entering Grades 3-4)

Tailored to their growing interests and activity levels, Camp Ruach offers campers in grades 3 and 4 the opportunity to spend their summer trying new activities, experiencing fantastic adventures, and making lifelong friends.

Classic Camp Details

Classic campers swim in our main pool every afternoon and go on a field trip once a week.

Classic Camp ends with a Shabbat celebration every Friday at 3:30 pm. Parents are invited to attend. Themes and activities will change weekly, but the schedule and routines will be consistent.

Ruach Path Options Pre-care 7:30 - 9:00 am

Specialty Camp 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Camp Options

Classic Camp: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Specialty Camps: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Extended Day: (see page 30) 1:00 - 4:00 pm Cost: $129/week. Member: $108/week. *July 2-6: Cost: $103. Member: $87. (no camp 7/4) Pre-Care and After-Care: (see page 30)

Detailed Camp Descriptions See pages 8-13

Extended Day 1:00 - 4:00 pm

After-Care 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Classic Camp 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Prices are listed as Cost/Member Cost.

Week 5 July 23-27

Week 6 July 30 - Aug. 3

Week 7 Aug. 6-10

Week 8 Aug. 13-17

Week 9 Aug. 20-24

Outer Space

Rockstar

All About Animals

Wacky Water

Carnival

Balls, Balls, Balls

Creative Writers

Adventure Sports

Arts Galore

Recess Games

Classic Camp $305/$260

$222/$194

Classic Camp $305/$260

$222/$194

Classic Camp $305/$260

$222/$194

Classic Camp $305/$260

$222/$194

Classic Camp $305/$260

$222/$194

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Ruach

“Each year I get to see my old camp friends and make new ones!”

Fun

Week 1 June 25-29

Week 2 July 2-6 (No camp 7/4)

- Day Camper

Week 3 July 9-13

Week 4 July 16-20

Top Snack Chef

PDXpedition

MJCC Day Camp Kef All Camps: (M-F) 9 am - 4 pm

Get this Party Started Swim + Sport $305/$260

$244/$208

$305/$260

$305/$260

(Entering Grades 5-6)

Camp Kef invites 5th + 6th graders for more trips, more challenges, more independence - and don’t worry, there’s still plenty of Kef to go around! Enjoy different activities each week depending on which adventure you choose.

Media Madness

Get this Party Started

PDXpedition

A welcome to summer 2018! Get to know your fellow Kef campers and counselors. Play a variety of games and activities around the campus and start building friendships that will last a lifetime.

Junior Journalists

Make something unique by creating a weekly camp newsletter! Interview, investigate, and share stories with your fellow campers in your very own publication.

Kef Appreciation Week

We bring back all your favorites from the summer and pack them into one action filled week. Come join and let us spoil you!

Explore the media world through a variety of ways.

Spend time creating and developing cool things such as commercials, music videos, and much more!

Get to know Portland by hiking, biking, and eating your way through different parts of Portland. Explore Forest Park, the waterfront, some of Portland’s famous food carts, and even a special trip to VooDoo Doughnut.

Survivor

Participate in different challenges every day.

Whether it is a group or individual task, you will see what you are made of. You may even get to compete against your counselor!

Swim + Sport

Jump into the MJCC pool for pool games while learning water safety and stroke technique. Dry off and enjoy sports, games, and activities both outdoors and in the MJCC gymnasium.

Top Snack Chef

Learn how to make some cool snacks using fresh and local ingredients from the farmers market. Create and compete against your fellow campers at the end of the week for the grand prize and honor of being the MJCC Top Snack Chef. *See our Summer Program Guide for sports specific Speed, Agility, and Quickness Summer Camps.

Prices are listed as Cost/Member Cost.

Week 5 July 23-27

Week 6 July 30 - Aug. 3

Week 7 Aug. 6-10

Week 8 Aug. 13-17

Week 9 Aug. 20-24

Junior Journalists

Top Snack Chef

Survivor

Media Madness

Kef Appreciation Week

$305/$260

$305/$260

$305/$260

$305/$260

$305/$260

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Kef

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(Entering Grades 7-9)

NEW!

The Program

This leadership development program is designed to empower teens by offering new responsiblities, challenges, and adventures including working with younger campers, team-building, and amazing off-site field trips each week. Learn and gain real life experience and skills that will teach you how to be a positive mentor and leader.

• Work closely with trained and experienced staff in a fun, fast paced setting.

• Encourage campers to go out of their comfort zone and try new things.

• Participate and help lead in team spirit and fun!

• Create and run your very own activities!

Details Entering Grades 7-9 July 9 - Aug. 24 Sign up weekly. Cost: $220/Member: $195.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Weeks Available: Week 1: July 9-13 Week 2: July 16-20 Week 3: July 23-27 Week 4: July 30 - Aug. 3 Week 5: Aug. 6-10 Week 6: Aug. 13-17 Week 7: Aug. 20-24

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CIT - Counselor in Training

All the Details!

Communication

Day Camp Office Hours Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm • Registration confirmation will be emailed once it has been processed.

• Specific camp information will be emailed the week before each new camp week begins.

• Stay up-to-date on camp happenings through Facebook, weekly camp email updates, and our website at oregonjcc.org/daycamp.

Like our Camp Facebook page at facebook.com/MJCCDayCamp

Pre-Care and After-Care

Pre-registration is required.

Supervised fun to provide more flexibility to your summer schedule.

We do not prorate Pre-Care and After-Care weekly rates, but daily After-Care rates are available.

MJCC Pre-Care (7:30 - 9:00 am) In the Ballroom Weekly Cost Cost: $30. Member: $24. *July 2-6 - Cost: $24. Member: $14.

MJCC After-Care (4:00 - 6:00 pm) Pick up on the Green. Open to all campers participating in a 9:00 am - 4:00 pm camp or Extended Day.

• Look for staff to greet you on the Green in the mornings and answer questions.

Weekly Cost Cost: $40. Member: $34. *July 2-6 - Cost: $35. Member: $28.

Lunch + Snacks

Daily Cost Cost: $13. Member: $10.

Bring a vegetarian (meat and shellfish-free) snack, lunch, and a water bottle. Campers will also have the option of purchasing kosher lunches on a weekly basis from Cafe at the J. Order forms will be available online and will be attached to your emailed camp confirmation. Camp does not provide snacks.

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Curbside Morning Drop-off

Extended Day (1:00 - 4:00 pm)

Pre-registration is required.

Did you participate in MJCC Specialty Camp, Camp Simcha, or PJA Summer Discovery? Expand your camp experiences with MJCC Extended Day. Structured activities include arts + crafts, games, swimming, and sports.

Simcha campers enjoy quiet time after lunch to read, sleep, or play quietly before starting afternoon activities. Campers are not required to sleep. We are not able to prorate MJCC Extended Day weekly rates.

Simcha Options Weekly Cost M-F Cost: $131. Member: $110.

M/W/F Cost: $92. Member: $76.

Tu/Th Cost: $68. Member: $57. *July 2-6: Cost: $104. Member: $88.

Kehila + Ruach Options Weekly Cost Cost: $129. Member: $108. *July 2-6: Cost: $103. Member: $87.

Kehila, Ruach, + Kef (9:00 - 9:10 am) Tuesday through Friday, June 26 - Aug. 24 We offer a fast and simple morning drop-off option for our Kehila, Ruach and Kef campers. Mondays, you will be required to walk your camper in to check-in. However, Tuesday through Friday, you will have two options.

Option one: drop your camper off from your car to our counselors curbside. Option two: park your car and walk your child to the Green.

Either way we will greet your campers with a smile and by name!

Simcha campers should be walked by the parent to the their room daily.

Registration (Opens February 11) • Register between Feb. 11-17 and receive 5% off.

• Payment is due at the time of registration.

• Enrollment fees totaling $500 or less must be paid in full at the time of registration and may be paid by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or AMEX. • No payment plans available.

• Enrollment fees over $500 may be split into two payments (with a valid credit card): one at the time of registration and the other on or before May 31, 2018. Second payment will automatically be charged on May 31, 2018.

We offer MJCC member discounted rates for annual members. Membership has perks for camp and during the year. Just stop by our main desk and we’d be happy to show you all we have to offer, or visit oregonjcc.org/membership.

Financial aid is available.

Visit our website for the financial assistance form oregonjcc.org/daycamp. We are grateful to the Andrea & Herman Marenstein Endowment Fund, funding the Martha Olshen Scholarship for MJCC campers.

Cancellations + Refunds

MJCC Day Camp reserves the right to cancel camp programs due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances.

Should cancellations occur, Day Camp staff will contact the parents/guardians prior to the camp and refunds or transfers will be given. MJCC Day Camp also reserves the right to dismiss a camper whose behavior violates our Behavior Agreement, in which case no refund is given.

Any changes or cancellations will be charged $25 per camper.

Cancellations made within 14 days of the start of a camp will not be refunded.

Vacation Day Camps

1. Go to oregonjcc.org/daycamp.

Click on Register Now. 2. If you have a log in and password, go ahead and log in. If you do not, you can register as a guest.

3. Choose MJCC Day Camp.

4. Register one child at a time.

Choose which camp: Simcha, Kehila, Ruach, or Kef. 5. Select one camp for each child you would like to register.

6. Select Camper.

7. If you wish to register for more camps for that camper, click “add more camp.”

8. Fill in additional information.

MJCC offers vacation day programs for kids during days off from school. Keep them busy at the MJCC with sports, swimming, gymnastics, arts and crafts, games and more.

Summer Vacation Day Camps will be offered June 18-22 and Aug. 27-31. For all the details and more dates, visit oregonjcc.org/vacationcamps.

9. Choose pre-care and after-care options.

Photos on cover and pages 7 and 14

by Naim Hasan Photography.

12. Choose add to cart and finish payment.

10. Download the health form and return it to the MJCC in person, by email or fax.

11. Review enrollment summary.

If you wish to register another child, click “add another camper” and return to step #4.

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Register Online

We are grateful to the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and our community for their support of the MJCC.

See you this summer!

Come learn about our MJCC Day Camp programs, play games, and meet Camps 5% off Manager, Scott Reese!

Feb. 11-17 Camp programs are first-come, first-served and fill quickly.

Sunday, February 11 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Information Fair!

6651 SW Capitol Highway Portland, OR 97219

Mittleman Jewish Community Center

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