2023 JCA Summer Camp Brochure

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS

FABULOUS FACILITIES

The JCA’s extensive campus is an unparalleled facility. With indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, a full court gymnasium, an indoor running track, art studio, a theatre auditorium, dance and exercise studios and outdoor playgrounds, your child has access to all the JCA has to offer, including 100,000 square feet of indoor space. A second campsite is located at the Jacksonville Jewish Center, 3662 Crown Point Road. An excellent facility with multifunctional indoor space, swimming pool, baseball field, tennis courts and more. It provides an ideal setting for unlimited camp experiences!

FUN ACTIVITIES

We provide a wide range of engaging activities to enrich your child’s summer experience. From arts and music to unique Israeli programs, carnivals, concerts, science and sports, JCA Summer Camp offers more than just a place to spend summer days. It is a place for your child to learn and grow!

JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

FINEST STAFF

JCA camp directors and staff work to ensure a positive, safe and fun environment for children. Our mature and professional counselors contribute their experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to provide an unforgettable camp experience for children and families.

NATALIA FISHER

Camp Gan Yeladim and KinderCamp Director

Natalia joined our JCA family in 2018 with more than 15 years of experience in early childhood development. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and New York University Steinhardt, Natalia holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and master’s degree in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education. Natalia is the Director of Early Childhood Education at our NAEYC accredited Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool & Kindergarten.

DONNA JACOBY

Camp Gan Yeladim and KinderCamp Associate Director

Donna has worked in early childhood at the JCA for more than 20 years. She is currently the Associate Director for the Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool & Kindergarten. Donna holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Communications from Southern Methodist University.

AMANDA COLLINS HALL

Camp Habonim

Director

Amanda has served as Youth Services Director at the JCA since November 2017. She graduated from the College of Charleston with her bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion and has over 13 years of experience working with children in a camp setting. Amanda is the director of the JCA Youth Services department which oversees our After School and J-CAtion Day programs. This is Amanda’s sixth summer as a JCA camp director.

EVAN MCINNIS

Camp Sabra Director

Evan has eight years’ experience working with Camp Sabra, two as co-director, and is the current Assistant Director in the JCA’s Youth Services department. Evan graduated from the University of North Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Communications. Evan has more than a decade of experience working at summer camps and is excited for his first summer as the director of Camp Sabra.

LAURA ANDERSON

Camp Kaytana Director

Laura has years of experience supporting children and families throughout Jacksonville, most recently as a mental health counselor for teenagers in foster care. Originally hired in 2019, Laura was promoted to Camp Kaytana Director in 2022 to manage and facilitate our Kaytana specialty camps. Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois.

SHELLY HIGGINS HUGHES

Sababa Theatre Camp Director and American Camping Association Coordinator Shelly is the Theatre Department Director and American Camping Association Coordinator at the JCA. Before joining us 26 years ago, Shelly was an activities therapist for Daniel Memorial and the educational outreach director and program facilitator for Theatre Jacksonville. Shelly also works professionally in the magicial world of theatre.

GARY BAKER

Sababa Theatre Camp Co-Director

Gary serves as the Assistant Director of our Theatre Department. He graduated from Jacksonville University with a bachelor’s degree in Performance Theatre. Gary previously worked with our theatre camp as an acting specialist. Gary continues to work in professional theatre as an actor, director and writer.

RIO ROBINSON

Camp Yalla Director and Adventure Days

Coach Rio has served as the Sports and Recreation Director and a summer camp director at the JCA for the past 20 years. Rio is a graduate of the University of Florida and holds a bachelor’s degree in Commercial Recreation. During his tenure at the JCA, Rio has worked with all age groups in a variety of recreation and sport settings.

DUSTIN RULIEN

Aquatics Manager

Dustin is the Aquatics Manager who began his career at the JCA as a lifeguard in 2010. Dustin supports every group of campers throughout the summer by managing swim lessons, lifeguards, implementing Fun Fridays and pool safety training. A Red Cross instructor, Dustin is certified to teach all levels of CPR, first aid and lifeguarding.

Dear Camp Families, Being with friends and learning life-long skills is perhaps more important now than it ever was before. Yearning to have fun, being active, acquiring new skills and being part of a community are just some of the most cherished parts of summer camp - because they provide our children the opportunity to grow and learn all while making unforgettable memories. Because we understand that many lifestyles have changed in recent years, we’ve added half and full day, one-week skill-focused summer camp programming to meet your family’s ever-changing needs. Our Camp Gan Yeladim, KinderCamp, Sababa Theatre Camp, Sabra, Habonim, Yalla, Adventure Days and Kaytana camps are promised to challenge and engage your children this summer! We are excited to enrich your children and allow them a safe and independent environment to learn and grow. At the Jewish Community Alliance, your children will gain leadership skills, develop a greater appreciation and respect for cultural differences, engage in team building activities and enjoy 35 acres of outdoor space thanks to our community partners at the Jacksonville Jewish Center.

It is our pleasure to share the plans for the 2023 Summer Camp season at the JCA. We can’t wait to see you, we hope you’ll join us at the JCA this summer!

“We didn’t realize we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun.”

CAMP GAN YELADIM

LOCATED AT THE JCA

PATTY CAKES

Age 2 by Sep 1, 2023

Our youngest children thrive in our safe, engaging and fully accredited program! Campers enjoy low adult to child ratios and experience a wide range of age-appropriate activities, including daily water play, music, movement, cooking, art experiences, discovery opportunities and more under the care of experienced and nurturing counselors. Preference in registration is given to children registered in our early childhood program currently or for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Morning snack provided daily (peanut and tree nut free). All campers staying past 12 pm take a nap.

Campers bring a Kosher style lunch if staying past 12 pm and a swimsuit daily.

K’TON AND TOVIM

Ages 3 to 4 by Sep 1, 2023

Young children flourish in our safe, fun and fully accredited program! Campers experience a wide range of themed activities involving science, art, American Red Cross water safety swim instruction (for potty trained campers), music, sports, gardening, cooking and more under the care of experienced and nurturing counselors.

Morning snack provided daily (peanut and tree nut free). All K’Ton and Tovim campers staying past 12 pm take a nap or have rest time. Campers bring a Kosher style lunch if staying past 12 pm and a swimsuit daily.

Adult to child ratios • Patty Cakes 2:8 • K’Ton 2:12 • Tovim 2:15

SESSION 1 6/12 - 6/23 SESSION 2 6/26 - 7/7 no camp 7/4

Session 3 7/10 - 7/21 Session 4 7/24- 8/4

Natalia Fisher, director ext. 242 | natalia.fisher@jcajax.org

VALUED MEMBER COST

per 2-week session

Patty Cakes T/Th M/W/F M - F

9 am - 12 pm $260 $355 $500

9 am - 3:30 pm $335 $460 $650

7:30 am - 3:30 pm NA NA $675

9 am - 6 pm NA NA $685

7:30 am - 6 pm NA NA $710

Guests add $50 per session

VALUED MEMBER COST

per 2-week session

K’Ton and Tovim T/Th M/W/F M - F

9 am - 12 pm $230 $310 $435

9 am - 3:30 pm $295 $400 $565

7:30 am - 3:30 pm NA NA $590

9 am - 6pm NA NA $600

7:30 am - 6 pm NA NA $625

Guests add $50 per session

Donna Jacoby, associate director ext. 256 | donna.jacoby@jcajax.org

KINDERCAMP

Located at the JCA

ENTERING KINDERGARTEN

by Sep 1, 2023

KinderCamp helps campers make the transition from preschool to kindergarten with ease and enthusiasm! Our mature, caring and experienced counselors guide your child toward independence and school readiness with the same high quality programming you have come to know and expect from Camp Gan Yeladim. Campers participate in a wide range of activities, including art, science, daily American Red Cross water safety swim instruction, free swim, PE in the gym, age-specific sports, outdoor play in our playgrounds and gardens, music, cooking and more. Morning snack provided daily (peanut and tree nut free). Campers bring a Kosher style lunch and swimsuit daily.

VALUED MEMBER COST

per 2-week session

9 am - 1:30 pm $440

9 am - 3:30 pm $535

7:30 am - 3:30 pm $560 9 am - 6 pm $570 7:30 am - 6 pm $595 Guests add $50 per session

Adult to child ratio • 2:17

SESSION 1 6/12 - 6/23 SESSION 2 6/26 - 7/7 no camp 7/4

SESSION 3 7/10 - 7/21 SESSION 4 7/24- 8/4

Natalia Fisher, director

Donna Jacoby, associate director

SABABA THEATRE CAMP

LOCATED AT THE JCA

ENTERING GRADES 1 TO 9 by Sep 1, 2023

Sababa Theatre Camp gives creative campers the unique experience of working with theatre professionals while putting together a full scale stage show! Every day, campers have the opportunity to sing, dance, play characters, participate in acting games and create arts and crafts.

Campers receive training in musical theatre-style dance and Fit for Broadway aerobic-style dance, along with daily, free swim and special activities. At the end of each session, campers present their own show.

Campers bring a dairy lunch and swimsuit daily. Snack provided daily.

Session 1 | The Campsical Shows: 7/5 & 7/6 at 7 pm

Session 2 | So You Want Fame Shows: 8/2 & 8/3 at 7 pm

Don’t miss out on Jacksonville’s most popular creative arts camp!

Shelly Higgins Hughes,

Gary

CAMP SABRA

LOCATED AT THE JACKSONVILLE JEWISH CENTER

ENTERING GRADES 1 TO 3

by Sep 1, 2023

Camp Sabra provides campers with a variety of fun, age-specific activities through professional instruction with JCA staff, American Red Cross swim instructors and other local organizations.

With morning songs and cheers, individual and team sports, art programs, themed and dress-up days and unique, special events, this traditional camp experience gives children the opportunity to meet challenges, form new friendships and rekindle old ones, participate in a wide range of activities and develop social skills through group interaction. Campers will participate in one onsite field trip weekly.

Cabin requests must be reciprocal and written in the camper’s registration forms by May 1. Cabins are limited in number and requests are not guaranteed. Campers bring a dairy lunch and swimsuit daily. Snack provided daily

VALUED MEMBER COST

per

2-week session

9 am - 3:30 pm $470

7:30 am - 3:30 pm $510 9 am - 6 pm $550

7:30 am - 6 pm $590

Guests add $50 per session

SESSION 1 6/12 - 6/23 SESSION 2 6/26 - 7/7 no camp 7/4

SESSION 3 7/10 - 7/21 SESSION 4 7/24 - 8/4

Evan McInnis, director

CAMP HABONIM

LOCATED AT THE JACKSONVILLE JEWISH CENTER

ENTERING GRADES 4 TO 6

by Sep 1, 2023

Camp Habonim provides a summer camp experience tailor-made for your unique child. Campers and their parents select specialty activities for each session, and the rest is up to us. Onsite specialties take place in the Jacksonville Jewish Center’s (JJC) state of the art facility while offsite specialties allow campers to experience all that Jacksonville has to offer in a safe, supervised capacity with transportation provided. All specialties utilize industry professionals to design a curriculum that ensures your camper receives instruction that is age-specific. Specialty activities take place each morning, Monday through Thursday.

Cabin requests must be reciprocal and written in the camper’s registration forms by May 1. Cabin groups are limited in number and requests are not guaranteed. Campers bring a dairy lunch and swimsuit daily. Snack provided daily.

Specialty selections must be made at the time of registration. Some specialties fill quickly, so advance registration is strongly recommended.

SESSION 1 6/12 - 6/23 SESSION 2 6/26 - 7/7 no camp 7/4

per 2-week session

9 am - 3:30 pm $ 470

7:30 am - 3:30 pm

510 9 am - 6 pm

550 7:30 am - 6 pm $590 Guests add $50 per session

SESSION 3 7/10 - 7/21 SESSION 4 7/24 - 8/4

Amanda

SPECIALTIES

SESSION 1

Archery - Campers will learn key archery concepts and skills such as range safety, proper handling of equipment, techniques for aiming and shooting, and showing respect for your fellow archers.

Horseback - Offsite instruction at Windemere Equestrian Center. Learn riding and general care of horses. ($ 290 add’l charge)

Jacksonville Journey - Experience a variety of offsite activities such as bowling, skating, outdoor activities, and more! ($135 add’l charge)

Painting Pizzazz - Paint landsapes, abstracts, portraits and more!

Pokémon - Welcome Pokemon Trainers! Learn about Pokémon and the ins and outs of Pokémon trading. One beginner deck provided per camper. (add’l $ 40 charge)

Soccer - Develop techniques such as dribbling, passing, scoring and team building.

SESSION 2

Basketball - Develop basic skills like dribbling, passing and shooting as well as team building. Offsite at the JCA.

Food for Thought - Love food? Love field trips? Join us as we explore 904’s food scene with special excursions to farms, restaurants, and everything in between! Offsite. ($135 add’l charge)

Ice Skating - Offsite specialty at Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex. ($150 add’l charge)

LEGO Lab - Build spaces, places, people and more using LEGO bricks and supporting materials.

Mixed Media, Places Near & Far- Projects include painting, drawing and some three-dimensional art.

Video Game Design - Campers won’t just be consumers of technology, they’ll be creators! Kids Can Code supports children as they design a high-tech, interactive video game with Bloxels! ($ 215 add’l charge)

SESSION 3

Flag Football - Learn rules, positions, basic techniques and team building skills.

Jacksonville Journey - A variety of offsite activities such as bowling, skating, outdoor activities and more! ($135 add’l charge)

Mixed Media, Nature’s Wonders - Projects include painting, drawing, collage and some three-dimensional art.

Robotics Coding - Sharpen your camper’s engineering skills with Kids Can Code! Program robots to dance, transport items, and even tell jokes! This block-based programming language makes coding as easy, or complicated, as your camper would like! ($ 215 add’l charge)

Strategic Gaming - Board games, video games, new games, old games, and everything in between. In this specialty, campers learn logic and strategies behind a variety of different games.

Tennis - Learn the basic strokes and shots for beginner or intermediate players. Offsite at the JCA.

SESSION 4

Adventure Landing - Offsite specialty at Adventure Landing water park. Season pass is included. ($135 add’l charge)

Archery - Campers will learn key archery concepts and skills such as range safety, proper handling of equipment, techniques for aiming and shooting and showing respect for your fellow archers.

B3 Rocket League STEAM Mania - Bricks Bots and Beakers teaches the basics of game design and coding. Campers will experiment with force, energy and gravity, and competitive tournaments in Rocket League. Focused on STEAM, this camp teaches public speaking, teamwork, communication, creativity and problem solving. Campers provide a laptop and headphones (no Chromebooks or IPads). ($215 add’l charge)

Candy Science & Art - In this sweet specialty, campers will experiment and create with different kinds of candies.

Indoor Soccer - Develop techniques such as dribbling, passing, scoring, and team building in this offsite specialty. Bus departs for JCA promptly at 9:10 am daily.

Through the Lens - Calling all content creators! This specialty teaches aspiring creators the basics of video editing, storyboarding, planning and filming skits, commercials, commentaries and more! Smash that like button and hit subscribe! ($ 40 add’l charge)

LOCATED AT THE JCA

ENTERING GRADES K TO 8 by Sep 1, 2023

Adventure Days gives campers a week jam packed with a wide range of activities. The fun includes tennis, swimming, arts and crafts, board games, capture the flag, soccer, basketball, flag football, yoga, dancing and more! Campers must bring athletic shoes, swim gear and a dairy lunch daily. Snack will be provided.

PRE ADVENTURE DAYS 6/5 - 6/9

Rio Robinson, director ext. 250 | rio.robinson@jcajax.org

per 1-week session

9 am - 3:30 pm $ 280

7:30 am - 3:30 pm $ 300

9 am - 6 pm $ 320

7:30 am - 6 pm $ 340

Guests add $25 per session

CAMP YALLA

LOCATED AT THE JACKSONVILLE JEWISH CENTER

ENTERING GRADES 7 TO 9 by Sep 1, 2023

Join Camp Yalla for an experience like no other. Each week has a different theme, and all specialties are offsite. Activities some weeks are examples only and subject to change; some camps may require minimum enrollment. Campers bring a dairy lunch and swimsuit daily. Snack provided daily.

Chopped Cooking Camp Week 3

Jax Cooking Studio

Partnership with JAX Cooking Studio, classically trained chefs teach campers to cook with healthy, local ingredients, practice kitchen safety, engage in teamwork, exercise creativity and more!

Iron Chef it is. ($75 add’l charge)

Explore Da’ 904 Weeks 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7

Enjoy a variety of activities that populate the first coast region ranging from kayaking, trail hikes, beach adventures, various landmarks and other outings that are sure to make each camper appreciate our hometown.

Hangin’ 10 Surf Camp

Weeks 1 and 8

Surf into Summer Partnership with Surf into Summer Surf Camp, the First Coast’s longest running surf camp that emphasizes ocean awareness, surfing techniques, surf etiquette and proper equipment and wave selection. All levels of instruction; no experience necessary. ($75 add’l charge)

VALUED MEMBER

per 1-week session

9 am - 3:30 pm

7:30 - 3:30 pm

9 am - 6 pm 7:30 am - 6 pm

Guests add $25 per session

COST

CAMP KAYTANA

ONE WEEK PROGRAMS

Back for the third year, Camp Kaytana allows your camper to focus on one subject of special interest. Each week is designed with the goal of acquiring new knowledge and skills in a concentrated time frame, while having fun! Professional staff with expertise in each subject ensure quality curriculum and instruction. Snack and supplies included. Children bring a dairy lunch for 9 am - 3:30 pm programs

Minimum enrollment required for each program.

Turn to pages 16 and 17 to read the detailed descriptions of our unique Camp Kaytana programs.

WEEK 1 | 06/12 - 6/16

Program

Grades Time VM

Chess 1 - 9 9 am - 12 pm $215 12:30 - 3:30 pm $215 9 am - 3:30 pm $350

Fencing Clinic 3 - 9 9 am - 12 pm $250

Introduction to Coding 1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $350

It’s Magical! 1 - 9 12:30 - 3:30 pm $215

LEGO Jurassic Brick World 1 - 6 12:30 - 3:30 pm $215

LEGO Mining and Crafting I 1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $215

LEGO Jurassic and Mining and Crafting I Combo 1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $350

*Guests add $25

WEEK 2 | 6/19 - 6/23

Program

Grades Time VM

LEGO Amusement Park 1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $215

LEGO Classic Arcade 1 - 6 12:30 - 3:30 pm $215

LEGO Amusement Park and Classic Arcade Combo 9 am - 3:30 pm $350

Israel Style 1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $200

It’s Magical! 1 - 9 12:30 - 3:30 pm $215

Robot Building & Coding 1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $350

Willpower Basketball Clinic 4 - 9 9 am - 12 pm $265

*Guests add $25

Anderson, director ext. 331 | laura.anderson@jcajax.org

WEEK 3 | 6/26 - 6/30

Program

Chess

Grades Time VM

1 - 9 9 am - 12 pm $215 12:30 - 3:30 pm $215 9 am - 3:30 pm $350

International Spanish Week 1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $200

LEGO Galaxy Far Away 1 - 6 12:30 - 3:30 pm $215

LEGO Galaxy Far Away and Pocket Brick Monsters Combo

1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $350

LEGO Pocket Brick Monsters 1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $215

Make a Skirt Collection 1 - 6 12:30 - 3:30 pm $280 Sew Sweet 1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $280 Make a Skirt and Sew Sweet Combo 1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $375

*Guests add $25

WEEK 4 | 7/3 - 7/7 (NO CAMP 7/4)

Program

Chess

Creating Fantastic(al) Characters

Israel Style

Grades Time VM

1 - 9 9 am - 12 pm $175 12:30 - 3:30 pm $175 9 am - 3:30 pm $280

1 - 6 12:30 - 3:30 pm $175

1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $175

LEGO Mining and Crafting II 1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $175

LEGO Mining and Crafting II and Transformations Creations Combo

LEGO Transformations Creations

1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $280

1 - 6 12:30 - 3:30 pm $175

Tennis 3 - 9 9 am - 12 pm $200

*Guests add $25

Laura

WEEK 5 | 7/10 - 7/14

Program

Grades Time VM

B3 Magical World of Wizards 1 - 6 12:30 - 3:30 pm $215

B3 Space Explorers 1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $215

B3 Wizard and Space Combo 1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $350

Creating Fantastic(al) Characters 4 - 9 12:30 - 3:30 pm $200

Fashion Design Experience 1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $280

Fashion Design Experience and Sew It All Combo 1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $375

Feel Good Fitness Fun 3 - 9 12:30 - 3:30 pm $200

Mixed Media Art 4 - 9 9 am - 12 pm $200

Sew It All 1 - 6 12:30 - 3:30 pm $280

Willpower Basketball Clinic 4 - 9 9 am - 12 pm $265

*Guests add $25

WEEK 6 | 7/17 - 7/21

Program

Animal Art

Grades Time VM

1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $200

Chess 1 - 9 9 am - 12 pm $215 12:30 - 3:30 pm $215 9 am - 3:30 pm $350

Fashion Design Experience 1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $280

Fashion Design Experience and Sew Fun Dollhouse Combo

It’s Magical!

WEEK 7 | 7/24 - 7/28

Program

All Around the World Art

B3 Slime Lab

B3 Stem Inventor

Grades Time VM

1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $200

1 - 6 12:30 - 3:30 pm $215

1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $215

B3 Stem and Slime Combo 1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $350

1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $375

1 - 9 12:30 - 3:30 pm $215

Sew Fun Dollhouse 1 - 6 12:30 - 3:30 pm $280

*Guests add $25

CodeSpark Coding and Video Game Making

1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $350 Fencing Clinic 3 - 9 12:30 - 3:30 pm $250

It’s Magical! 1 - 9 12:30 - 3:30 pm $215 Tennis 3 - 9 9 am - 12 pm $250

*Guests add $25

WEEK 8 | 7/31 - 8/4

Program

B3 Future Vet

Grades Time VM

1 - 6 12:30 - 3:30 pm $215

B3 Zany Zoology 1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $215

B3 Vet and Zoology Combo 1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $350

Make a Skirt Collection 1 - 6 12:30 - 3:30 pm $280

Osmo Augmented Reality Coding and Games 1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $350

Sew Sweet

1 - 6 9 am - 12 pm $280

Make a Skirt and Sew Sweet Combo 1 - 6 9 am - 3:30 pm $375

Willpower Basketball Clinic 4 - 9 9 am - 12 pm $265

*Guests add $25

KAYTANA CONT.

B3 Space Explorers Week 5 | Grades 1-6

Calling all Star Wars fans and future astronauts! Undergo Jedi master training, build a lightsaber, and learn about rockets and gravity by building and testing models in this Bricks, Bots and Beakers camp.

B3 STEM Inventors Week 7 | Grades 1-6 In this Bricks, Bots and Beakers camp, we will create kinetic machines, contraptions and gizmos using dowels, craft sticks, wood cubes, paper, rubber bands, wheels, paper clips and propellers!

B3 Super Slime Lab Week 7 | Grades 1-6 Become an expert slime-ologist and learn about the science of polymers in this Bricks, Bots and Beakers camp.

B3 Zany Zoology Week 8 | Grades 1-6 This Bricks, Bots and Beakers camp teaches children about amazing animals from around the world through games, experiments and simulations.

Chess Weeks 1, 3, 4 and 6 | Grades 1 - 9

Knight School Chess is a fun, high-energy experience where kids celebrate new chess tactics with silly videos, musicdriven puzzlers, colorful Tactixbands, chess movies and clock slapping tournaments! All skill levels are welcome in this stress-free and fun learning environment.

CodeSpark Coding & Video Game Making

Week 7 | Grades 1 - 6

Presented by Kids Can Code, where your children will learn sequencing, loops, conditional statements, events, Boolean logic and sorting, plus create their own video games!

Creating Fantastic(al) Characters

Week 4 | Grades 1 - 6 Week 5 | Grades 4 - 9

An enchanting creative writing workshop that focuses on using our imaginations, exploring vocabulary and having fun to create and write about memorable characters.

PROGRAMS

PROGRAMS

All Around the World Week 7 | Grades 1-6

Work with different mediums to draw and paint various famous landmarks in this art class.

Animal Art Week 6 | Grades 1-6

This specialty workshop involves learning how to draw and paint different types of animals through observation.

B3 Future Vet Week 8 | Grades 1-6 Kids will take on the role of veterinarian and perform mock exams, laboratory tests, first aid treatment, and a simulated surgery in this Bricks Bots and Beakers camp.

B3 Magical World of Wizards

Week 5 | Grades 1-6

If you’ve always wanted to attend Hogwarts, you’ll love this camp! Campers will create magic and learn about chemistry by making potions in this Bricks, Bots and Beakers camp.

Fashion Design Experience

Weeks 5 and 6 | Grades 1 - 6 Learn all about fashion design by selecting a design silhouette, picking fabric, sketching, sewing and more.

Feel Good Fitness Fun Week 5 | Grades 3 - 9

JCA Personal Trainers lead this potpourri of fitness fun and share the rewards of being physically fit. Staying fit can help children improve focus, build confidence, increase energy and decrease risk of serious illnesses.

Fencing Clinic Weeks 1 and 7 | Grades 3 - 9

Fencers of all skill levels are invited to train with world champion Bill Becker to learn the art of fencing. Campers will gain confidence through games, footwork, coordination, fencing drills and bouts.

International Spanish Week

Week 3 | Grades 1 - 6

Campers will learn about Spanish culture, words, games, songs and cuisine. We will celebrate the last day of camp by making a delicious Spanish dessert.

Introduction to Coding Week 1 | Grades 1 - 6 Presented by Kids Can Code, campers will learn computer science by trying the lessons on code.org with fun characters from Minecraft, Frozen, Plants Vs. Zombies, Moana, and more!

Israel Style Weeks 2 and 4 | Grades 1 - 6

Join our Community Shlicha Tal Mola and learn more about Israeli style, including dancing, games and cooking!

It’s Magical! Weeks 1, 2, 6 and 7 | Grades 1 -9

Your kids will have fun and develop empathy, selfconfidence, and teamwork learning to perform amazing magic tricks with professional magician JULIUS MAGIC. Each child will receive real magician props.

LEGO Amusement Park Week 2 | Grades 1-6 Build with legos to create the rides you may see at a carnival or fair during this Bricks4Kidz specialty camp.

LEGO Classic Arcade Week 2 | Grades 1 - 6

The Classic Arcade theme is a mash-up of classic arcade video games, Pac-man, Mario, Sonic and more! Join us for this Bricks4Kidz camp and use legos to build your favorites.

LEGO Galaxy Far Away Week 3 | Grades 1 - 6

The Galaxy Far Away theme is based on one of the most popular entertainment franchises ever, Star Wars. Join us and make X-Wings, TIE Fighters and more!

LEGO Jurassic Brick World Week 1 | Grades 1 - 6

Based on the Jurassic Park movies, T-rex’s, velociraptors and more, this camp allows your child to build their favorite dinosaur.

LEGO Mining and Crafting I and II Weeks 1 and 4 | Grades 1 - 6

Based on the popular game Minecraft, we will explore many of the characters like creepers and even Steve. Join now for session I or II!

LEGO Pocket Brick Monsters Week 3 | Grades 1 - 6

The Pocket Brick Monsters theme is based on the popular cartoon and game, Pokémon. Campers will create Pokémon with Lego bricks.

LEGO Transformations Creations Week 4 | Grades 1 - 6

Transformations Creations theme is based on the Transformers movies and cartoons. Create your own transformers with us!

Make A

Skirt Collection Weeks 3 and 8 | Grades 1 -6

Learn how to sew and make two skirt styles in this camp for students who are interested in fashion design and sewing.

Mixed Media Art Week 5 | Grades 4 - 9

Participants will get their hands dirty learning how to incorporate different media in different works of art.

Osmo Augmented Reality Coding & Games Week 8 | Grades 1 -6

Presented by Kids Can Code. Explore the world of Awbie while coding with the Osmo, or write your own song with Osmo Coding Jam!

Robot Building & Coding Week 2 | Grades 1 - 6

Sharpen your child’s engineering skills as they build robots step by step to complete tasks. Use a bluetooth connection to program robots to dance, transport items, and even tell jokes.

Sew Fun Doll House Week 6 | Grades 1 - 6

The smallest hands will learn to sew in this fun doll house themed week. Campers will create a stackable doll house while making pillows, rugs, carpet, clothing items and furniture.

Sew It All Week 5 | Grades 1 - 6 This class will focus on learning the fundamentals of sewing. Campers will create four or more guided sewing projects while learning to sew on a sewing machine. All supplies are included.

Sew Sweet Weeks 3 and 8 | Grades 1 - 6 Campers will learn how to hand sew and use a sewing machine while creating Sweet Treat stuffies and yummy shaped pillows.

Tennis Clinic Weeks 4 and 7 | Grades 3 - 9

Small group training sessions, personal instruction and match play opportunities are included for beginner and intermediate tennis players in this week-long camp.

Willpower Basketball Clinic

Weeks 2, 5 and 8 | Grades 4 - 9 Coach Will Holloman’s basketball clinic allows campers to reach their full potential in a fun-filled environment that challenges personal limits and optimizes the intangibles

AMERICAN RED CROSS LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM

The JCA is an authorized provider for the American Red Cross. All skills taught follow the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program guidelines. All campers will be assessed and be assigned a colored neckband to wear in the pool during camp based on the strength of their swimming ability to assist our American Red Cross lifeguards in keeping your swimmer safe. Group Swim Instruction is provided to Camp Gan Yeladim potty trained K’Ton and Tovim campers, KinderCamp and Sabra campers.

JCA swim instructors are certified and trained Water Safety Instructors (W.S.I.).

Swim instructor to student ratios are regulated by the American Red Cross.

Level achievements are issued to every camper during each camp session.

Swim groups are formed according to swim ability.

JCA and JJC pools meet and exceed state minimum requirements for aquatic facilities.

Pool water chemistry is tested a minimum of five times per day.

Pool use is contingent on weather and health and safety standards.

We will never compromise our standards to keep the pools open.

Dustin Rulien, aquatics manager ext. 417 | dustin.rulien@jcajax.org

FEES AND DEPOSITS

Applicants must be in good financial standing with the JCA to register for any camp program. All applications must be completed online or turned in to the Registrar’s Office.

All camps require a $100 deposit per session per child. Deposits are not refundable or transferable to other JCA programs outside of camp. Campers who register by February 17 for a minimum of eight weeks with full payment at the time of registration will receive a 5% discount (excluding Gan Yeladim and KinderCamp). Payments must be made by cash or check only. There are no discounts on Habonim or Kaytana specialty programs. This discount does not apply to those receiving financial assistance.

Balances for all camp programs regardless of session must be paid in full by May 1. The JCA will not guarantee placement if balances are outstanding after that date.

Refunds of camp fees for any sessions will be granted, except for deposits, only if the JCA is notified in writing of withdrawal prior to May 1. Notification of withdrawal on or after May 1 results in loss of all fees paid.

All changes (in writing) regarding registration, including schedules, sessions and specialties, result in a $15 per change fee payable at the time the change is made. On or after May 1, there is no credit issued for changes to schedules with lesser tuitions. Camp fees include camp t-shirt and daily snack.

REGISTRATION

Camps are open to all children regardless of race, religious affiliation or ethnic origin. Membership is not required, but JCA members and children currently enrolled in ECE programs, or for the 2023 - 2024 school year, have priority registration through March 17. Guests are encouraged to submit applications with deposits early to secure a space on the waiting list. In the event space is not available, all monies are refunded. Cabin requests must be reciprocal and written on registration forms by May 1 (not available in Gan Yeladim or KinderCamp). Our cabin groups are designed to meet each camper’s individual needs. The JCA reserves the right to discontinue service in the event that a camper’s placement does not serve the best interests of the individual or group. Registration for all camps is required at least three business days prior to the start day.

FINANCIAL AID

Adjusted fees are available on the basis of financial need and the availability of funds. Fee adjustment forms, with required documentation including a 2022 tax return, must be received by March 15 to be considered for disbursement by April 1.

Late applications are accepted for disbursement of any remaining funds. All paperwork must be fully completed. Please indicate on your registration form if you wish to receive a fee adjustment packet. Full deposits are still required upon application. If financial aid is insufficient or unavailable, deposits are refunded. For more information, contact Nancy Green at (904) 730-2100 at ext. 247.