Camp Shai 2013

JCC Camp Shai Summer 2013

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Unique Adventure for Every Age, Grade K-12 Camp Shai is designed to create opportunities that are developmentally appropriate and offer increasing independence to campers. Our commitment to Jewish culture and values are evident in all From the very first day, not knowing anyone that we do! Campers will enjoy in Denver, Jeremy was welcomed and made traditional camp rotations, to feel so comfortable. The staff went to Shabbat Celebrations, Friday great efforts to introduce the kids and play Fundays, plus innovative chuggames to break the ice. He made really good gim (electives). Each cabin will friends and learned a lot of valuable lessons. swim three days a week at the — Liz Kalmin, Mother (Jeremy Kalmin, camper) JCC pool.

Chaverim : Friends (Grade K-1) This program is the building block of our camp community. Campers will spend the day with their new friends participating in rotations of Judaics, art, science, sports, Israeli culture and music. A great introduction to Camp Shai for our youngest campers!

Tzeadim : Footprints (Grade 2-3) Campers will take the next steps towards creating their own Camp Shai experience. Campers will not only participate in rotations of Judaics, art, science, sports, Israeli culture and music but will also get to chose one chug (elective) per week. Campers will go on one field trip a session and have an overnight at Denver Jewish Day School.

Everyone knew each child and really gave them the attention they were looking for. My daughter loved the activities, from swimming to crafts to Judaics. We are still singing the songs she learned!

— Rochelle Sokol, Mother (Deanna Sokol, camper)

On The Road (Grade 6-7) On The Road campers will get the best of camp plus a chance to discover what Denver has to offer through fun and exciting field trips.

They will swim at least once a week and will go on a camping overnight once a session.

On the Road X-treme (Grades 8-9) Our newest program allows older campers to explore more of Colorado! This program will include field trips that focus on outdoor adventure and water activities plus multiple night camping trips.

Leaders in Training (Grade 10) The first step to becoming a Camp Shai Counselor! LITs will be assigned to a cabin and spend time as a group learning “Counselor 101” skills.

This program has limited space, and applicants will be interviewed.

Bonim : Builders (Grade 4-5)

Counselors in Training (Grade 11)

Campers will build a Camp Shai schedule that reflects their interests.

In addition to rotations of Judaics, art, science, sports, Israeli culture and music they will also get to chose two chuggim (electives) per week.

Campers will go on one field trip a session and have an overnight at the JCC Ranch Camp each session.

Building off of the LIT program, CITs will have the choice of either being assigned to a cabin or a specialty. This program will focus not only on camp best practices but also leadership development. This program has limited spaces, and applicants will be interviewed.

Mitnadvim : Volunteers (Grade 12) I'm grateful to Camp Shai for providing a warm Jewish environment for my daughter and a professionalism that gave me the upmost confidence in the camp.

— David Shneer, Father (Sasha Drinkwater, camper)

Volunteers are our junior counselors. This program serves as a stepping-stone to becoming a Camp Shai Counselor. Participants will work in cabins under the mentorship of experienced counselors.

There are limited spaces and applicants will be interviewed.

REGISTER BEFORE DEC. 31, 2012 AND RECEIVE OUR EARLY BIRD PRICES! (303) 316-6307 • campcentral@jccdenver.org • www.jccdenver.org/camps

New Flexible Two Week Sessions!

There are (4) two-week sessions and (2) one-week Post Camp sessions. To increase planning flexibility, we allow families to sign up for one week of the two-week sessions at half the session price plus 25%.

Alyssa and Andrew are having a blast a Camp Shai this summer. They get all the benefits of a traditional day camp such as swimming, cabin time, and theme days along with the ability to choose the activities they like. This year, Camp Shai has been able to make both of my very different children very happy!”

Camp Shai Sessions: Session I: June 10—June 21 Session II: June 24—July 5

Session III: July 8—July 19 Session IV: July 22—Aug. 2

— Shira Zimmerman, Mother (Alyssa and Andrew, campers)

Post Camp: Held at the JCC, Post Camp features daily field trips in the morning and free swim in the afternoon.

Post Camp I: Aug. 5—9 Post Camp II: Aug. 12—16

Transportation Transportation will be available roundtrip from the Stapleton area to the JCC and from the JCC to Denver JDS.

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Camp Programs

JCC 2013 EarlyBird* /Session

Guest 2013 Early Bird* /Session

JCC 2013 /Session

Guest 2013 /Session

Chaverim Tzeadim Bonim

$651

$867

$682

$909

OTR

$684

$913

$717

$957

OTR—X

$1000

$1220

$1100

$1320

LIT CIT

$362

$482

$379

$505

Post Camp

$356

$475

$374

$498

Lev woke up excited every morning to be with his counselors and friends. It was clear to us as parents that his day was not only full of fun but also that he was part of a safe and caring community where he was learning how to be a good friend and a good human being every moment that he was there.

Middot (Values) — Shayna Freidman, Mother (Lev Freidman, camper)

*Early Bird discounts are available through Dec. 31, 2012.

Joseph loved going to Camp Shai each day and could not wait to participate in all the activities - singing, art projects, science, water-play, gaga and learning about Israel.

— Judy Blaine, Mother (Joseph Blaine and friend, campers)

Our Campers’ experiences reflect our Middot : • Chesed: Kindness • Acharayut: Responsibility • Kehiliah: Community • Modeh/Modah Ani: Gratitude • Kavod: Respect/ Honor • Shomrei Ha-adamah: Protecting our Planet • Shalom: Peace • Shmirat Ha-Lashon: Using Appropriate Words

MEET THE CAMP SHAI DIRECTORS Camp Shai 2012 was a huge success. To make next summer even better, we have listened to family feedback and are incorporating additional changes. As we come into our second season as Camp Shai directors, we are pleased to present Camp Shai 2013. Notably, we have changed to two-week sessions to offer greater planning flexibility. In addition, we have further refined the age ranges of each group so campers of every age will experience increasing independence and have even more fun.

Like last summer, we are building our program around our Jewish values (Middot).

Concepts like kindness, community, responsibility and gratitude are woven into the fabric of each day so seamlessly that campers are not only having fun, they are becoming better people.

We are working hard to bring together amazing staff, plan innovative activities and include new field trip opportunities for our campers. As always we are available for our families and would love to hear from you. Please call or email us at campcentral@jccdenver.org or (303) 316-6307.

We are so excited for you to join our Camp Shai family. We wish you all the best in your 2012-2013 year and can’t wait to see you next summer!

Best regards,

Rachel Hagar Director

Dani Salinger Assistant Director

(303) 316-6307 • campcentral@jccdenver.org • www.jccdenver.org/camps

Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center JCC Camp Shai 350 South Dahlia Street Denver, CO 80246

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