MJCC Day Camp 2015

MJCC DAY CAMP 015 Est. 1947

Full Day Fun All Summer Long!

7:30 am - 6:00 pm June 15 - Aug. 28, 2015

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Open to Everyone!

Ages 3-11

Table of Contents About us P. 3-7

Calendar P. 8-9 Swimming P. 10-11 Camp Descriptions P. 12-15 Simcha (3-5 yr. olds) P. 16-19 Kehila (grades 1-3) P. 20-21 Ruach (grades 4-5) P. 22-23 Kef (grades 5-6) P. 24-25 Details P. 26-27

photo by: Oolite Photography

confidence and provide the framework for lasting 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, MJCC Day Camp welcomes everyone, regardless of religious affiliation.

DETAILS

Anthony Markey, Camps & Aquatics Manager 6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219 Camp Office: 503.452.3436 Camps Manager: 503.452.3433 Fax: 503.245.4233 daycamp@oregonjcc.org oregonjcc.org/daycamp facebook.com/mjccdaycamp twitter.com/mjcccamps

KEF • GRADES 5-6

Camp Contact Information

RUACH • GRADES 4-5

we encourage discovery and self-expression.

KEHILA • GRADES 1-3

memories and friendships. We provide quality

SIMCHA • 3-5 YR. OLDS

At the MJCC, we encourage growth, inspire

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

Our Mission

SWIMMING

MJCC Day Camp welcomes everyone, regardless of religious affiliation.

CALENDAR

to MJCC Day Camp

ABOUT US

Welcome

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ABOUT US

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Full day fun options!

7:30 am - 6:00 pm

CALENDAR

Hi Sarah!

Member benefits

10 Reasons

Consistent counselors

MJCC Day Camp

is awesome!

7 Flexible after-care

Easy morning curbside drop-off

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1947!

DETAILS

We’ve been doing this since

KEF • GRADES 5-6

Outside private playgrounds

RUACH • GRADES 4-5

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KEHILA • GRADES 1-3

6 Jewish culture

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SIMCHA • 3-5 YR. OLDS

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CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

3 Swim everyday Swim lessons Pool float fun

SWIMMING

2 We know your name!

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Our Campus Hours

Simcha Classic Camp: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Kehila and Ruach Classic Camp: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Specialty Camps: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Lengthen Your Summer Camps: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Registration opens March 8

Extended Day Program: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Pre-care: 7:30 - 9:00 am After-care: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

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 • Cafe at the J • Dance studio

• Gymnasium • Library • Private outdoor fields • Multiple classrooms • Private outdoor • Climate-controlled play structures Sportsplex with indoor • Racquetball courts soccer field and • Rock wall gymnastics equipment

MJCC Membership

Work out while your kids are at camp. Daily options or sign up for a 12 month membership to get MJCC member rates for camp.

Contact Matt Sasser for details: 503.452.3435.

Our Staff 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. Bios of our camp staff can be found on our website at www.oregonjcc.org/daycamp.

CALENDAR

Simcha ~ 3-5 yr. olds (pages 16-19) Kehila ~ Grades 1-3 (pages 20-21) Ruach ~ Grades 4-5 (pages 22-23) Kef ~ Grades 5-6 (pages 24-25)

Open to Everyone!

SWIMMING

Discounts MJCC members: register before March 31, 2015 to receive 5% off your total MJCC camp fees!

5% OFF

Multi-Week Discount

Buy your camper six weeks of Classic or Lengthen Your Summer Camps in one fell swoop for the following discounted rates:

No refunds or transfers. Purchase of six weeks per camper must be completed in one transaction. Offer not to be combined with any other discounts. For questions, contact MJCC Office Manager at 503.452.3433.

Registration Fair Sunday, March 8 1:00 - 3:00 pm

5% OFF

at the Fair!

Come learn about our MJCC Day Camp programs, register that day and receive 5% off. Take our swim assessment and meet Camp Director, Anthony! Camp programs are first-come, first-served and fill quickly.

Open to all 2015 campers and prospective campers.

Meet counselors, staff and other camp families, enjoy camp activities and songs, take your swim assessment and get a campus tour.

Campers bring a family member or friend to enjoy being a kid at camp again. Adults are encouraged to bring a vegetarian lunch.

Open to ALL 2015 camp families. Say goodbye to counselors, jump on the bounce house, play games and more!

DETAILS

End of Summer Celebration!

Wednesday, August 26 4:00 - 5:15 pm

KEF • GRADES 5-6

Family & Friends Day Friday, July 3 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

RUACH • GRADES 4-5

Summer Kickoff Party Thursday, June 18 4:00 - 5:15 pm

KEHILA • GRADES 1-3

Free Camp Events

SIMCHA • 3-5 YR. OLDS

Simcha - Cost: $910. Member Cost: $800 Kehila/Ruach - Cost: $1,450. Member Cost: $1,250 Kef - Cost: $1,225. Member Cost: $1,050

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

MJCC Member Early Bird Discount

ABOUT US

Camps By Age

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Calendar

Camps at a Glance

SIMCHA (3-5 yr. olds) June 15-19

pages 16-19

June 22-26

June 29 - July 3

July 6-10

July 13-17

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

Going Green

America the Beautiful Wildlife Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Hawaiian Luau

Gymnastics & Dance

Crafts & Creations

Splish Splash

Gymnastics & Dance

Imaginarium

Jewnior Days

Lil’ Explorers

Imaginarium

Classic Camp

Kickoff Camp

kehila (Entering Grades 1-3) June 15-19

June 22-26

Classic Camp

pages 20-21

June 29 - July 3

July 6-10

July 13-17

MJCC Day Camp Kehila All Camps: (M-F) Classic Camp

9 am - 4 pm

Kickoff Camp

Going Green

America the Beautiful Wildlife Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Hawaiian Luau

Storytellers

Swim & Sports

Rock Climbing

Soccer

Painting Outdoors

Around the World Cooking

Lights, Camera, Action

Van GOgh For It!

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

OR

Specialty Camp 9 am - 1 pm

Choose one camp per week

ruach (Entering Grades 4-5) June 15-19

June 22-26

pages 22-23

June 29 - July 3

July 6-10

July 13-17

MJCC Day Camp Ruach All Camps: (M-F) Classic Camp

9 am - 4 pm

Kickoff Camp

Going Green

America the Beautiful Wildlife Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Archery

Swim & Sports

Lights, Camera, Action

Classic Camp

Hawaiian Luau Classic Camp

OR

Specialty Camp

9 am - 1 pm

Choose one camp per week

kef (Entering Grades 5-6) June 15-19

June 22-26

pages 24-25 June 29 - July 3

MJCC Day Camp Kef All Camps: (M-F) Camp Kef

9 am - 4 pm

Swim, Bike, Hike

Soccer

Busting Myths

July 6-10

July 13-17

Register at www.oregonjcc.org/daycamp How to register online - See page 27 Questions: daycamp@oregonjcc.org

July 20-24

July 27-31

Aug. 3-7

Aug. 10-14

Aug. 17-21

Artful Antics

Carnival

H2Wow

Summer Olympics

Spirit Week

Sports of Sorts

Crafts & Creations

Gymnastics & Dance

Sports of Sorts

Splish Splash

Jewnior Days

Lil’ Explorers

Imaginarium

Jewnior Days

Lil’ Explorers

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Joy

Aug. 24-28

Peace Out

Community July 20-24

July 27-31

Aug. 3-7

Aug. 10-14

Artful Antics

Carnival

H2Wow

Summer Olympics Spirit Week

Gymnastics & Dance

Swim & Sports

Rock Climbing

Lights, Camera, Action

Outdoor Discovery

Glee: Drama & Music

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Aug. 17-21

Classic Camp

Van GOgh For It! Chess

July 27-31

Aug. 3-7

Aug. 10-14

Aug. 17-21

Artful Antics

Carnival

H2Wow

Summer Olympics

Spirit Week

Rock Climbing

Glee: Drama & Music

Survivor

Lights, Camera, Action

July 20-24

Classic Camp

July 27-31

Peace Out

Swim & Sports

July 20-24

Classic Camp

Aug. 24-28

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Spirit

Aug. 24-28

Peace Out

Chess

Aug. 3-7

Aug. 10-14

Aug. 17-21

Top Snack Chef

Kayaking/Sailing

PDXpedition

Fun

Aug. 24-28

My kid loves swimming, jumping on the trampoline in the Sportsplex, the caring counselors, and all his new friends.

- 2014 Day Camp Parent

Extra information for Simcha

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.

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. Please contact our Aquatics Department for any questions regarding swim assessments.

• Every Monday of camp we will offer swim assessments for those who haven’t previously received placement in our swim program.

Pool Float!

DETAILS

Kehila, Ruach and Kef will 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 cannot pass the swim assessment will be required to wear a lifejacket.

KEF • GRADES 5-6

• Campers who are able to complete the swim assessment will not be required to wear lifejackets. Lifejackets will be available for all swimmers.

RUACH • GRADES 4-5

• Want to get your child’s swim placement done before camp starts?

Come to the MJCC any Monday or Tuesday between 3:30 - 6:00 pm from March to June to get assessed or take the assessment at our registration fair on Sunday, March 8.

KEHILA • GRADES 1-3

Swim Assessments

SIMCHA • 3-5 YR. OLDS

Simcha Classic campers swim in our warm water pool Monday through Friday. Twice per week swim lessons will include floating, kicking, body position, water safety and underwater skills. Three days per week, the warm water pool will be available for Simcha Classic Camp open swim. For campers participating in Tu/Th only, swim lessons are not available. Lengthen Your Summer Camps do not include swim lessons.

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

• Swim lessons will teach basic swimming skills, water safety and life-saving skills.

• Progressive curriculum will encourage campers to swim better and with more confidence. To encourage participation, we will not offer an alternative activity during swim lesson time, but no child will be forced into the pool.

SWIMMING

Classic Camp Swim Lessons for Simcha & Kehila

CALENDAR

Our swimming program 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.

ABOUT US

Swimming Every Day!

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I’m so impressed that the counselors knew my name and could tell me something personal about my child’s day at pick up. MJCC Day Camp has a really high quality staff.

- 2014 Day Camp Parent

Classic Camp Lengthen Your Summer Camps Specialty Camps Camp Kef (entering grades 5-6 only)

Weekly: June 22-Aug. 21

Classic Camp Themes: Going Green: Activities based on recycling, nature & reusable resources.

Wildlife: Activities based on wildlife throughout the world.

Hawaiian Luau: Learn about Hawaii & party at a luau on Friday fun day.

Artful Antics: Create wacky and wild art while staying active.

Carnival: Carnival crafts, games and activities. A mini carnival on Friday.

H2Wow: Enjoy slip and slides, water balloons and outside water games.

Spirit Week: Each day is different. Crazy hair day, favorite sports team, superheroes or princesses, pajama day and wear your camp shirt day.

Available for Simcha, Kehila & Ruach campers Kickoff Camp: (June 15-19) Peace Out Camp: (Aug. 24-28)

DETAILS

Start and end your summer with pure fun! These camps are run by our year-round sports and aquatics staff and some of our summer counselors. Campers meet daily in the ballroom and enjoy swimming, sports, arts & crafts, rock climbing and lots of other fun activities. Venture into the outdoors to play field games, basketball, soccer and much more. Kickoff Camp and Peace Out Camp will include swimming, but not lessons.

KEF • GRADES 5-6

Lengthen Your Summer Camps

RUACH • GRADES 4-5

Summer Olympics: Compete in groups in art, sports, and other games.

KEHILA • GRADES 1-3

America the Beautiful: Celebrate the Fourth of July all week.

SIMCHA • 3-5 YR. OLDS

At Classic Camp, campers will do a variety of activities that may include sports, swimming, cooking, dance, Jewish enrichment, drama, nature and arts & crafts. Campers participate in activities with the same counselors because consistency is important in making sure our campers feel safe and comfortable. Each themed week we go outside for our activities as often as possible, but have the opportunity to go indoors when the weather is too hot or too cold. Simcha and Kehila campers can progress through our swim lesson program twice a week.

Ruach campers go on a weekly field trip. All Classic campers swim, participate in a daily camp gathering for song circle, and finish the week with a Shabbat celebration.

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

Available for Simcha, Kehila & Ruach campers

SWIMMING

Classic Camp

CALENDAR

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ABOUT US

OUR CAMPS

Open to Everyone!

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Specialty Camps Available for Simcha, Kehila & Ruach campers Weekly: June 22-Aug. 21 Archery

Gymnastics & Dance

Around the World Cooking

Imaginarium

NEW!

Jewnior Days

NEW!

Lil’ Explorers

NEW!

Improve your hand-eye coordination and concentration skills through archery games and shooting techniques. No previous experience necessary.

All equipment provided.

Campers will learn how to cook dishes from around the world including recipes from Mexico, Israel, Spain and much more.

Chess

Chess Odyssey and the MJCC team up to enhance campers’ enjoyment of the game of chess as well as their skill level. All levels of chess players are welcome! Campers will participate in educational activities, practice games and competitions.

Crafts & Creations

Campers will draw, paint, invent and create all sorts of art projects. Sample activities include: mask-making, face painting, designing clay necklaces, beading, paper mache and more.

Glee: Drama & Music

Glee comes to the MJCC! Sing and act your way through this creative week of music and drama.

Campers will select songs and scenes to perform at the end-ofthe week Shabbat celebration.

Participate in drama games, costume making, storytelling, set design and more.

Get moving with basic gymnastics and dance instruction. Balance, roll, jump and flip to increase coordination and grace through this gymnastics and dance camp. Perform at the endof-the week Shabbat celebration.

Just leave it up to your imagination.

Join us for a fun-filled week in which we focus on letting the imagination run wild during various outdoor games and activities.

It’s Jewish holiday week. Spend each day celebrating a different Jewish holiday. Play dreidel and make latkes for Chanukah, dress up for Purim, make challah for Shabbat, plant trees for Tu B’Shevat and act out the Passover story. Create art projects, cook and play games with new and old friends.

This camp will be held entirely outside all week! Campers will explore nature, go on a scavenger hunt and hike the nature paths around the MJCC.

Lights, Camera, Action Campers will write, direct and create a short film or commercial in this fun-filled week of Lights, Camera, Action Camp! Starting with writing their own scripts, creating the plot, acting and directing, campers will experience what it takes to create something for the big screen...in the ballroom!

Rock Climbing

Learn and practice dribbling, passing, and shooting skills.

Improve your game by learning how to play various positions and improve your fancy footwork in the MJCC Sportsplex. Work as a team to score the winning goal!

Do you have what it takes to survive? Learn basic survival techniques such as how to make a shelter,and a fire starter, and what to do if you’re lost or in an emergency. Also, learn the basics of camping!

Swim & Sports

Jump into the MJCC pools for pool games while learning water safety, stroke technique, life-saving skills and more. Kehila and Ruach campers will swim in the main pool. Dry off and enjoy games and activities outside and in the MJCC gymnasium.

Van GOgh For It!

Campers enjoy paper mache, abstract art, mural painting, making necklaces and exploring everything to do with art and craft!

DETAILS

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

Survivor

KEF • GRADES 5-6

Splish Splash

Who doesn’t love creating their own story? What would your story say? Campers will create their own story through arts and crafts, pictures, books and storytelling.

RUACH • GRADES 4-5

Soccer

NEW!

KEHILA • GRADES 1-3

Safely learn how to rock climb on the MJCC’s indoor rock wall. Rock climbing helps build self-confidence and trust. Build strength and endurance with qualified instructors who will teach safety skills, including rope management, belays, knots and climbing communication.

Storytellers

SIMCHA • 3-5 YR. OLDS

Campers will go on adventures into the outdoors to learn the basics of painting and how to paint scenery. All supplies are included. Get ready to get your hands and maybe your shirt dirty.

It doesn’t matter if you have never played or if you are a sports enthusiast. 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, relay races, fun field games and more.

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

Painting Outdoors

Sports of Sorts

SWIMMING

Make the most of Portland in the summer by spending days outdoors exploring the nature around us.

Learn the names of trees and plants, track and spot animals, use binoculars while birdwatching and find out how to read and follow a map and compass.

CALENDAR

Outdoor Discovery

ABOUT US

Register online at www.oregonjcc.org/daycamp

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Register online at www.oregonjcc.org/daycamp

Swim lessons included in Classic Camp!

All Simcha Camps: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Extended Day 1:00 - 4:00 pm (see page 26) Pre-Care and After-Care (see page 26)

Camp groups will be divided age appropriately. Classic campers swim in our warm water pool. See page 11 for more details about swimming.

Classic Camp ends with a Shabbat celebration every Friday at 12:15 pm. Themes and activities will change weekly, but the counselors and routines will be consistent.

Simcha Swimming

Detailed Camp Descriptions

RUACH • GRADES 4-5

See pages 12-15

KEHILA • GRADES 1-3

Simcha Classic campers swim in our warm water pool Monday through Friday. Twice per week swim lessons will include floating, kicking, body position, arm strokes, water safety and underwater skills. Three days per week, the warm water pool will be available for Simcha Classic Camp open swim. For campers participating in Tu/Th only, swim lessons are not available.

SIMCHA • 3-5 YR. OLDS

Classic Camp Details

Please note: Simcha campers must be potty trained.

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

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

SWIMMING

Camp Options

CALENDAR

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.

ABOUT US

SIMCHA (3-5 yr. olds)

KEF • GRADES 5-6 DETAILS

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Our daughter was nervous about a new camp where she didn’t know anyone.

The counselors were great about helping her to feel welcome and have fun!

- 2014 Day Camp Parent

Register online at www.oregonjcc.org/daycamp

June 15-19

June 29 July 3

July 13-17

July 27-31

Aug. 10-14

Aug. 24-28

Gymnastics & Dance: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Imaginarium: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

America the Beautiful: Classic

prices below*

Crafts & Creations: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Jewnior Days: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Wildlife: Classic

prices below*

Splish Splash: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Lil’ Explorers: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Hawaiian Luau: Classic

prices below*

Gymnastics & Dance: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Imaginarium: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Artful Antics: Classic

prices below*

Sports of Sorts: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Jewnior Days: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Carnival: Classic

prices below*

Crafts & Creations: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Lil’ Explorers: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

H2Wow: Classic

see prices below*

Gymnastics & Dance: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Imaginarium: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Summer Olympics: Classic

prices below

Sports of Sorts: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Jewnior Days: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Spirit Week: Classic

prices below*

Splish Splash: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Lil’ Explorers: Specialty

M-F: $185/$160

Peace Out Camp: Classic

M-F: $175/$150

* Classic Camp Pricing M-F: $175/$150 M/W/F: $125/$110 Tu/Th: $85/$75

DETAILS

Extended Day Options M-F Cost: $115 per week. Member Cost: $95 per week.

M/W/F Cost: $80 per week. Member Cost: $65 per week.

Tu/Th Cost: $58 per week. Member Cost: $48 per week.

KEF • GRADES 5-6

Aug. 17-21

prices below*

RUACH • GRADES 4-5

Aug. 3-7

Going Green: Classic

KEHILA • GRADES 1-3

July 20-24

M-F: $175/$150

SIMCHA • 3-5 YR. OLDS

July 6-10

Kickoff Camp

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

June 22-26

Cost/Member Cost

SWIMMING

Camp Dates Camp Name

CALENDAR

All Camps run: 9 am - 1 pm.

Pre-Care, Extended Day, and After-Care available: see page 26.

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

ABOUT US

SIMCHA (3-5 yr. olds)

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Swim lessons included in Classic Camp!

Register online at www.oregonjcc.org/daycamp

Camp Options

Classic campers swim in our main pool with swim lessons two times a week and open swim three days a week including the pool float on Fridays. See page 11 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 counselors and routines will be consistent.

Kehila Camps June 15-19 June 22-26

July 6-10

July 13-17

July 27-31

Aug. 10-14

Aug. 24-28

$270/$230

Storytellers: Specialty

$195/$170

Painting Outdoors: Specialty

$195/$170

America the Beautiful: Classic

$270/$230

Swim & Sports: Specialty

$195/$170

Around the World Cooking: Spec.

$195/$170

Wildlife: Classic

$270/$230

Rock Climbing: Specialty

$195/$170

Lights, Camera, Action: Specialty

$195/$170

Hawaiian Luau: Classic

$270/$230

Soccer: Specialty

$195/$170

Van GOgh For It!: Specialty

$195/$170

Artful Antics: Classic

$270/$230

Gymnastics & Dance: Specialty

$195/$170

Outdoor Discovery: Specialty

$195/$170

Carnival: Classic

$270/$230

Swim & Sports: Specialty

$195/$170

Glee: Drama & Music: Specialty

$195/$170

H2Wow: Classic

$270/$230

Rock Climbing: Specialty

$195/$170

Van GOgh For It!: Specialty

$195/$170

Summer Olympics: Classic

$270/$230

Lights, Camera, Action: Specialty

$195/$170

Chess: Specialty

$220/$200

Spirit Week: Classic

$270/$230

Swim & Sports: Specialty

$195/$170

Peace Out Camp

$270/$230

Extended Day Cost: $112 per week. Member Cost: $94 per week. More info on page 26.

DETAILS

Aug. 17-21

Going Green: Classic

KEF • GRADES 5-6

Aug. 3-7

$270/$230

RUACH • GRADES 4-5

July 20-24

Kickoff Camp

KEHILA • GRADES 1-3

June 29 July 3

Cost/Member Cost

SIMCHA • 3-5 YR. OLDS

Camp Dates Camp Name

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

Classic Camp Details

SWIMMING

Lengthen Your Summer Camps: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Classic Camp: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Detailed Camp Specialty Camps: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Extended Day: 1:00 - 4:00 pm (see page 26) Descriptions Pre-Care and After-Care: (see page 26) See pages 12-15

CALENDAR

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!

ABOUT US

KEHILA (Entering Grades 1-3)

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I am so impressed with the enthusiasm and kindness that the counselors share, even at the end of a very long day.

- 2014 Day Camp Parent

Register online at www.oregonjcc.org/daycamp 22

Classic Camp Details

Classic campers swim in our main pool every day 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 counselors and routines will be consistent.

See pages 12-15

Ruach Camps Kickoff Camp

$270/$230

Going Green: Classic

$270/$230

Archery: Specialty

$195/$170

America the Beautiful: Classic

$270/$230

Swim & Sports: Specialty

$195/$170

Wildlife: Classic

$270/$230

Lights, Camera, Action: Spec.

$195/$170

Hawaiian Luau: Classic

$270/$230

Soccer: Specialty

$195/$170

Artful Antics: Classic

$270/$230

Rock Climbing: Specialty

$195/$170

Carnival: Classic

$270/$230

Glee: Drama & Music: Specialty

$195/$170

H2Wow: Classic

$270/$230

Survivor: Specialty

$195/$170

Summer Olympics: Classic

$270/$230

Lights, Camera, Action: Spec.

$195/$170

Chess: Specialty

$220/$200

Aug. 17-21

Spirit Week: Classic

$270/$230

Aug. 24-28

Peace Out Camp

$270/$230

June 22-26 June 29 July 3 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 Aug. 3-7

Aug. 10-14

Extended Day Cost: $112 per week. Member Cost: $94 per week. More info on page 26.

DETAILS

June 15-19

KEF • GRADES 5-6

Cost/Member Cost

RUACH • GRADES 4-5

Camp Name

KEHILA • GRADES 1-3

Camp Dates

SIMCHA • 3-5 YR. OLDS

Detailed Camp Descriptions

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

Lengthen Your Summer Camps: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Classic Camp: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Specialty Camps: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Extended Day: 1:00 - 4:00 pm (see page 26) Pre-Care and After-Care: (see page 26)

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Camp Options

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Tailored to their growing interests and activity levels, Camp Ruach offers 4th and 5th graders the opportunity to spend their summer trying new activities, experiencing fantastic adventures and making lifelong friends.

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RUACH (Entering Grades 4 - 5)

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CAMP KEF

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Camp Kef (fun) invites 5th & 6th graders for more trips, more challenges, more independence - and don’t worry, there’s still plenty of Kef to go around!

Campers will enjoy different activities each week depending on which adventure you choose.

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swim, bike, hike

Explore some of the great hiking spots around the Portand metro area. Take an adventure through the waterfront on bicycle (bikes will be provided) and stop by some of the fountains.

Swim in our pool and take a field trip to Clackamas water park.

June 22-26 Cost: $270. Member Cost: $230

Busting Myths

Do you like to build things or take things apart? Have you ever wanted to drop mentos into a 2-liter of cola to see what happens? Well, this is your chance.

Join the MJCC this summer to explore some of the common myths that you have always wanted to challenge, but your parents have said, “not in my living room.”

June 29-July 3 Cost: $270. Member Cost: $230

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Aug. 10-14 Cost: $365. Member Cost: $325

Aug. 17-21 Cost: $270. Member Cost: $230

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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.

KEF • GRADES 5-6

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RUACH • GRADES 4-5

MJCC, Portland Kayak Company and Island Sailing Club team up to offer this exciting camp. Part of the week, participants will learn kayaking fundamentals and safety on the Willamette River as well as basic strokes, directional control, rescue techniques and more. Then, campers will learn how to sail on the Columbia River! Explore the waters, wildlife, and other wonders while practicing sound sailing techniques and water safety. No previous sailing experience necessary.

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Aug. 3-7 Cost: $270. Member Cost: $230

SIMCHA • 3-5 YR. OLDS

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Learn how to make some cool snacks using fresh and local ingredients from the farmers market. Create and then compete against your fellow campers at the end of the week for the grand prize and honor of being the MJCC Top Snack Chef.

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top snack chef

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9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pre-Care and After-Care available

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Sign up for all five weeks of Kef to get a summer discount.

Total = $1,225 Member cost = $1,050

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Open to Everyone!

All The Details!

Communication

Day Camp Office Hours Mon. - Fri.: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

• Registration confirmation will be emailed once it has been processed.

• Weekly schedules and more specific camp info will be emailed out the Friday before each new camp week begins.

• Stay up to date on camp happenings through Facebook, weekly camp email updates, and our website: www.oregonjcc.org.

• Look for Anthony to greet you on the green in the mornings and answer questions.

Pre-Care and After-Care

Supervised fun to provide more flexibility to your summer schedule. Pre-registration is required for these programs. We do not prorate Pre-Care and After-Care weekly rates, but daily After-Care rates are available. Pre-registration is required.

MJCC Pre-Care: Ballroom (7:30 - 9:00 am) Cost: $25 per week. Member Cost: $20 per week.

MJCC After-Care: Pick up on the green* (4:00 - 6:00 pm)

Open to all campers participating in a 9:00 am - 4:00 pm camp or Extended Day. Weekly After-Care Cost: $35 per week. Member Cost: $30 per week.

Daily After-Care Cost: $10 per day. Member Cost: $8 per day. *Simcha campers pick up on the preschool playground

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

Did you participate in MJCC Specialty Camp, Camp Simcha or PJA Summer Discovery? Expand your camp experiences with the MJCC Extended Day Program.

Continue with an afternoon of camp fun at the MJCC. Structured activities include arts & crafts, games, swimming and sports. MJCC Simcha campers enjoy quiet time after lunch to read, sleep or play quietly before starting the afternoon’s activities. Campers are not required to sleep. Pre-registration is required. We are not able to prorate MJCC Extended Day weekly rates. PJA Summer Discovery students are encouraged to join MJCC Day Camp for afternoons of fun.

Simcha Options:

M-F Cost: $115 per week. Member Cost: $95 per week.

M/W/F Cost: $80 per week. Member Cost: $65 per week.

Tu/Th Cost: $58 per week. Member Cost: $48 per week.

Kehila and Ruach Options:

Cost: $112 per week. Member Cost: $94 per week.

For information about PJA Summer Discovery, our campus partner, visit www.pjaproud.org/summer.

Curbside Morning Drop-off

Kehila, Ruach & Kef (9:00-9:10 am) Tuesday through Friday, June 23 - Aug. 21

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 and check in with their counselors. However Tuesday through Friday you will have two options. Option one: drop your camper off from your car to our eagerly awaiting counselors curbside who will escort them to their camp group on the green. Option two: park your car and walk them to the green. Either way we will greet your campers with a smile and by name!

Lunch & Snacks

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.

We offer MJCC member discounted rates. Membership indeed has privileges for camp and throughout the year. Visit www.oregonjcc.org/membership for information.

Cancellations and Refunds

Any changes or cancellations will be charged $50 per camp. Cancellations made within 14 days of the start of a camp will not be refunded.

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. Check www.oregonjcc.org/vacationcamps for all the details.

RUACH • GRADES 4-5

Vacation Day Camps

KEHILA • GRADES 1-3

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. Typically, this will occur seven to ten days before a camp begins. MJCC Day Camp also reserves the right to dismiss a camper whose behavior violates our Behavior Agreement, in which case no refund is given.

SIMCHA • 3-5 YR. OLDS

1. Go to www.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 one 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.

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

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.

12. Choose add to cart and finish payment.

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How to Register Online

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Financial aid is available. For the financial assistance form visit www.oregonjcc.org/daycamp. We are grateful to the Andrea & Herman Marenstein Endowment Fund, funding the Martha Olshen Scholarship for MJCC campers.

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Try our online registration system at www.oregonjcc.org/daycamp or fill out a registration form at the camp office. 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. Enrollment fees over $500 may be split into two payments: one at the time of registration and the other on or before May 31, 2015.

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Registration (Opens March 8.)

KEF • GRADES 5-6 DETAILS

Photos on pages 12, 16, 20, 22, and covers by One Click Studio.

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A Typical Day at Classic Cam p for Simcha Camp ers

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We enjoy the summer outside and have the luxury of coming in!

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A Typical Day

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at the Fair!

5% OFF

Come learn about our MJCC Day Camp programs, register, and meet Camp Director, Anthony!

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

Sunday, March 8 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Registration Fair 6651 SW Capitol Highway Portland, OR 97219

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