Shai Family Handbook

camp shai familyhandbook

DearCampShaiFamilies,

WelcometothestartofanewandexcitingseasonatCampShai!Wearethrilledtohaveyouandyourcampersjoin usforwhatpromisestobeasummerfilledwithunforgettableexperiences,growth,andfun.Wehavesomenew programs,initiatives,andcommunitygatheringsnottobemissedthissummer.

Newthissummer,allcamperswillparticipateinour“Makin’Mitzvahs”initiativewhichwillintroducecommunity serviceprojectsforallageseveryFridaybeforeourShabbatcelebration.Fromrandomactsofkindnesstoart projectstodogtoydrives,camperswilllearnmanywaystoappreciatethevariouscommunitiesthattheyareapart ofbothatcampandathome.

Asacamp,weareworkingtoimproveourday-to-daycommunicationwithyou,includinghavingpictures throughoutthedaytoletyouknowwhatyourcamperisupto!Thissummer,wewillbeusingBrightwheel.

Aswekickoffthisseason,wewanttohighlighttheadditionofanewmidda(value)toourwork-“ometzlev“whichdirectlytranslatesto“courageoftheheart.“Atcamp,webelievethatsteppingoutofone‘scomfortzone, facingchallengeshead-on,andlearningbothfromsuccessesandsetbacksareallessentialcomponentsof development.Encouragingresiliencefostersstrength,adaptability,andconfidenceinourcampers,preparingthem forwhateverlifemaythrowtheirway.Weareexcitedtofindnewandinnovativewaystotalktocampersabout courageousnessandtoencourageourcommunitytorecognizeandrewardthosethattakearisktolearn somethingnew,makeanewfriend,orleadacampsong.

Inadditiontoaddinganewmiddatoourranks,wearethrilledtolaunchanewcommunity-focusedinitiativethis summerandrevivesomeoldtraditionsthatallowfamiliestoexperiencethejoyofcamptogether.Whilekehillah (community)hasbeenanintegralpieceofCampShai’sworkformanysummers,wewantedtocreatemore opportunitiesforcamperstoconnectwiththeircommunity,tounderstandhowtheycancontributetoanuplifting andpositivecommunity,andtodemonstratehowwecancelebratethecommunitythatwedohave.

Additionally,wewillbeopeningupseveralShabbatcelebrationsthroughoutthesummerandinvitingparentsand otherfamilymemberstojoinandexperiencethejoyandmagicofourfavoritesongs,ourillustriousShabband,and never-endingpiesintheface!

Last,butcertainlynotleast,wewillberevivingthelongstandingtraditionofpizzapotlucksandhostingourfirst sincethepandemiconWednesday,July10th.Forthosenewtoourcommunity,thiseventwillbeopentoall familiesofcampersenrolledinourprogramsthissummer.Familiesareencouragedtobringapizzatosharewith thecommunityandourstaffwillbefacilitatingseveralactivitieswhereyouandyourfamilycanexperiencethejoy ofCampShaitogether.

Wearecountingdownthedaysuntilthesummerseasonbeginsandwearesolookingforwardtospendingitwith youandyourfamily!

Incampspirit, Sarah&theCampShaiTeam

MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES AT CAMP SHAI

MISSIONSTATEMENT

AtCampShai,wearemorethanjustadaycamp.Weareacommunitymadeupofcampers,families, andstaff,allwiththesamedesire—togiveallkidsafunandsafespacetoexplore,imagine,and belong.CampShaiprovidesengagingactivitiesforourcampersthatsparktheirimaginationand inspirethemtocelebratetheirindividuality.

BEHAVIORALHEALTH&INCLUSIONPHILOSOPHY

CampShaiisaplacewhereALLcampersinourcarecanfeelsafe,nurtured,andaccepted. Wedoourbesttosupporttheindividualneedsofourcamperswhileprovidingasafe, healthy,andinclusivesocialenvironmentforthegreatercampcommunity.Coretoour mission,CampShaiwelcomesmanycamperswithidentifiedneeds,solongasweareable tosupportthemandprovidetheappropriatelevelofcarewithoutcompromisingthe safetyandwell-beingofthemortheirpeers.Allcampstaffaretrainedinthemostcurrent inclusivebehaviorpracticesand,forcamperswithhigherneeds,CampShaihasinclusioncounselors thataretrainedandsupportedbyabehavioralhealthspecialist.Whileweareabletoservemany camperswithidentifiedneedsanddoourbesttodoso,weareunabletoserveeveryone.Ifyour camperhaslearning,cognitive,and/orbehavioraldifferencesorspecialneeds,pleasecontactthe CampShaidirectordirectlypriortoenrollment,sowecandeterminewhetherweareabletoprovide thenecessaryresourcesandaccommodationstosupportyourcamper.

CAMPSHAIVALUES(MIDDOT)

Chesed: Kindness - We treat one another with kindness and compassion. We appreciate each member of our community for who they are.

Kavod: Respect - We appreciate and celebrate the unique identity of each individual in our camp community. We honor and value ourselves and others by being compassionate and considerate of our feelings and the feelings of others. We treat others as we would like to be treated.

Kehillah: Community – Everyone is welcome to our community. We are representatives of our community at Camp Shai and in the greater community.

Ruach: Good Attitude - We approach new challenges with a positive attitude and play with our peers with respect, fairness, honesty, and accountability. By cooperating with teammates and opponents and playing with a sense of compassion and integrity, we help to create an environment of friendly competition.

Ometz Lev: Courage - We try new things and step outside of our comfort zone so that we can grow and learn new skills. We recognize when our peers are showing courage and support them.

Hours,Locations,&Dates

Summer2024:June10–August16

SessionOne: June10-June21atGralandCountryDaySchool

SessionTwo: June24-July5atGralandCountryDaySchool(CampwillbeclosedThursday,July4)

SessionThree:July8-July19atGralandCountryDaySchool

SessionFour:July22-August2atJCCDenver

SessionFive: August5-August16atJCCDenver

CampHoursofOperation

Drop-offisfrom8:30–9:00amtogiveallcamperstimetogetcheckedinandtotheirgroupsbefore programmingbeginsat9:00am.

Pick-upforfull-daycampersisfrom3:15–3:45pm.Camperswhohavenotbeenpickedupby3:45pmwill betakentoSunsetCare,andfamilieswillbechargedthedrop-inratefortheday.SeeSunsetratesfor details.

Attendance&Absences

Ifyouknowyourchildwillnotbeatcamp,pleaseletusknowby8:30ambyoneofthefollowingways: Calling–CalltheCampOfficeat303.316.6374.Ifyoudon’treachsomeone,pleaseleaveamessagewith thefollowinginformation: Camper’sfirstandlastname Dateofabsence

Abriefmessageaboutthenatureoftheirabsence(ex:Pleasenoteifyourcamperissickandlistthe symptomstheyareexperiencing)

E-mailing–Sendamessagetoattendance@jccdenver.orgwiththeSubjectLine“(YourCamper’sName)Date-LateDrop-Off/EarlyPick-Up/Absent.

LateDrop-Off&EarlyPick-Up

Ifyouknowaheadoftimethatyourchildwillbelatetocampinthemorning,pleasecalltheCampOfficeat 303.316.6374.Ourofficemanagerwillconfirmthebestdrop-offlocationdependingonthetimeofday.Ifyour camper'sgroupisoff-site,theywillbeintegratedintoanon-sitegroupuntiltheirgroupreturns.Because groupsmaybeenjoyingcampindifferentlocations,itisimperativethatanylatedrop-offsorearlypick-upsbe pre-arrangedthroughthecampoffice.

Ifyouneedtopickyourcamperupearlyfortheday,pleaseletusknowatthebeginningofthedaysowecan letyouknowwhereyourcamperwillbeandpreparetheircounselorsinadvance.Ifyouareunabletogiveour officeadvancednotice,pleaseexpectaten-minutedelaytocollectyourcamperonMondays-Thursdaysanda fifteen-minutedelayonFridays.OurCampOfficewillconfirmthepick-uplocationforyourcamperaheadof time.

ExtendedCare

SunriseCare(7:30–8:30am):CampShaiisexcitedtoofferSunriseCare!Thisprogramis$20/dayor$80/week. CampersregisteredforSunriseCarewillgetanearlystarttotheircampdaywithavarietyofbooks,crafts,and gamesavailable.

SunsetCare(4:00–5:30pm):OurSunsettersgettofeelthecampmagicalittlelongerwithengaging,hands-on programmingdevisedbyourleadershipteam.SunsetCareis$40/dayor$160/week.Campersregisteredfor Sunsetwillgettomaketimelesscampcraftsandplayavarietyofgameswithothercampersandstaff.

WhenpickingyourchildupfromSunsetCare,pleasebeontime.AllcampersregisteredforSunsetCaremaybe pickedupaslateas5:30pmeachday.Ifachildispickeduppast5:30pm,a$25latefeewillbechargedtothe cardonfile.Ifachildisnotpickedupby5:30pm,andwearenotabletoreachtheirguardians,individuals listedonthechild’semergencyformwillbecalledtopickupthechild.Ifanauthorizedadultcannotbereach, thepolicewillbecalledtothepremises.

Emergency Pick-Up and Drop-Off Procedures

InclementWeather

Intheeventthatinclementweatherimpactsourpick-upordrop-offprocedures,ourcampadministrationteam willmessageallfamiliesviatheBrightwheelapptoaddressanychangestoourregularprocedures.Typically, intheeventofrainorthunder,theprimarychangewillbetomoveallcampersinsideaclassroomwhilewaiting fortheirpeerstoarriveorwaitingtobedismissed.Whilethisdoesnotcreateavisiblechangeforfamilies,it typicallyresultsinaslightdelayinourproceduresascamperswillneedtowalkfarthertothegates.

Wemonitortheweatherreportsregularlyandwillmakesuretocommunicatewithfamiliesassoonaswe knowifthereareanyanticipateddelaysorchanges.Intheeventofsevereweather,wewillhaltourhug-andgoserviceandaskthatparentsandfamiliescomeintoourfacilities.Wewilldoourbesttocommunicatetoall familiescurrentlyinthehug-and-golineaboutthischangeandwillsendamessageviatheBrightwheelapp.

EmergencyDismissal

Intheeventofanemergencythatrequiresanearlydismissalofcampers,ourcampadministrationteamwill messageallfamiliesviatheBrightwheelappaswellassendinganemailcommunicationtoall parents/guardians.Ifpossible,wewillfollowourregularpick-upproceduresandaskfamiliestoutilizeourHug andGoline.Ifthenatureoftheemergencyrequiresthatwemakechangestotheseprocedures,wewill includethatinformationinourcommunicationsinBrightwheelandviaemail.

Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures

AuthorizedPickUps

Allauthorizedadultsmustbenotedonyour“Pick-UpAuthorization”forminyourcamper’sCampInTouch accountinorderforustoreleaseyourchildtothem.Ifachildisgoinghomewithafriend,thatchild’sguardian mustcommunicatewiththeCampLeadershipteamviae-mailtoaddadditionalauthorizedadultstotheir camper’sforms.Allauthorizedadultsareexpectedtopresentagovernment-issuedphotoIDwhenpickingup theircamper(s)eachday.Pleaserememberthatourstaffmembersinteractwithhundredsoffamilymembers eachdayandeveryfamilyisdifferent.WerequireaphotoIDsothatwecanensurewearealwaysreleasing yourcampertoanadultthathasbeenauthorizedtopickupthatchild.Weappreciateyoursupportinmaking CampShaiasafeplace!

Visitors

Thosewishingtovisitcampduringthedaymustcoordinatewiththecampofficeinadvanceortheywillbe escortedimmediatelyoffcampus.Onthedayofyourvisit,signinatthecampofficewiththeOfficeManager. Youwillberequiredtoshowagovernment-issuedphotoIDandwearavisitor'sbadgeatalltimeswhileonsite.

Drop-OffandPick-UpattheJCC-Hug&Go

Drop-offbeginsat8:30amattheWolfTheatreEntranceinthemiddleparkinglotoftheJCCdepictedinthe mapbelow.Familiesmayeitherdrivethroughthedrop-and-golineorparkinthemiddlelotandwalktheir child(ren)toourattendancetablebytheentrance.Duetothevolumeofcampersandstaffmovingthroughout theparkinglot,weaskallfamiliestodrivewithcautionandkeepaneyeoutforallpedestrians.

Pick-upisfrom3:15-3:45pmattheWolfTheatreEntrance.Inthesamefashionasdrop-off,familiesmay eitherdrivethroughtheHug&Golineorparkinthemiddleparkinglotdepictedonthemapandwalktoour attendancetable.Ourstaffwillcheckyourgovernment-issuedphotoIDeverytimetoensurewerelease camperstoanauthorizedadult.

Onceourpick-upprocesshasconcluded,campersthathavenotbeenpickedupwillbecheckedintoSunset Careforthedayandyouwillbebilledthedayrateforextendedcareservices($40).

Iftherearechangestodismissalforanyreason,includinginclementweatherorsuspiciousactivitynearby, parentswillbenotifiedbytextandemail.Seeemergencyproceduresbelowformoredetails.

Drop-OffandPick-UpatGraland-Hug&Go

Dropoffbeginsat8:30amatthesouthgateoftheGralandcampuslocatedfacingwestonEllsworthAve (betweenBellaireStreetandClermontSt).Makesuretofollowallpostedsignsanddirections.Vehiclesshould turnoff1stAveontoClermontSt,thenrightontoEllsworthAveinordertoformaline,asdepictedinthemap below.Foryourchild’ssafety,ourdrop-offwilloperateina“HUG&GO”fashion.ThismeansthatCampShai staffwillgreetvehiclesastheyarriveandguardiansareaskedtostayinsidetheirvehicles.Staffwillhelpsign campersinforthedayandwillescortthemtotheirrespectivegroup.

Pickupisfrom3:15-3:45pmattheEllsworthAvegate.

CarLine:FollowthesignstoformalinebeginningonEEllsworthAveandwrappingaroundClermontSt andE1stAve.Wewillhaveadesignatedstaffercheckingyourgovernment-issuedphotoIDeverytime. Camperswillonlybereleasedtothoselistedonyour“Pick-UpAuthorization”form.

Pleasedisplayasignwithyourcamper(s)’lastnameonyourdashboard.Weaskthatyouremaininside yourvehiclewhileourstaffescortsyourchild(ren)directlytoyou.

Ifyourcamperneedshelp

WalkUp:ParkyourvehicleinaspotthatdoesnotinterferewiththecarlineonEEllsworthAve,Clermont St,orE1stAve.Wewillhaveadesignatedcampstafferstandingatthegatewhowillcheckyour government-issuedphotoIDeverytime.Camperswillonlybereleasedtothoselistedonyour“Pick-Up Authorization”form.

At3:45pm,campersthathavenotbeenpickedupwillbecheckedintoSunsetCarefortheday,andyouwillbe billedthedayrateforextendedcareservices($40).

JudaismatCamp&KashrutPolicy

How“Jewish”isCampShai?

CampShaifocusesonuniversalhumanvalues(Middot)framedwithaculturallyJewishlens.Wedonotidentify withaspecificdenominationofJudaismandweembraceeveryonewhowantstobeapartofourcommunity whethertheyareJewish-identifyingornot.Wewelcomecampersandstaffofallbackgrounds!Ifyoulike games,formingconnectionswithothers,andhavingthebestsummerever,CampShaiistheplaceforyou. ManyofourprogramswillincludeHebrewwordsandphrases,aswellaslessonsfromJewishteachings.We observeShabbatwithanall-campcelebrationtoendtheweek,aswell.

ShabbatatCampShai

ShabbatsignifiesthedayofrestfortheJewishpeopleandcanbecelebratedindifferentways.InJewish tradition,ShabbatbeginsatsundownonFridayandisobservedthroughsundownonSaturday.AtCampShai, ShabbatisaspecialtimethatwecelebrateasacampcommunityeachFridayafternoon.WewelcomeShabbat withsongs,blessings,andrecognitionofcamperaccomplishments.Thisisatimeforallcampersandstaffto reflectontheirweekandhighlightthespecialmoments.

KosherFood&NutPolicy

WerequestthatallfoodsentwithcampersbeKosher-sensitive(noporkandnoshellfish).Allfoodprovidedby CampShaiwillbevegetarian/dairy.Wewillprovideakosheroptionuponrequest.Pleasenotifyusatleast48 hoursaheadoftimesoweareabletoaccommodatethisviae-mailtosjones@jccdenver.orgwiththesubject ofthee-mail"KosherFoodRequest."

Inaddition,CampShaiisaNut-Freecamp.Thismeansthatduetothehighprominenceofallergies,wedonot allowcampersorstafftobringanyfoodwithnutsonsite.Wethankyouinadvanceforyourunderstandingso thatwecanmakeourcampsasafeplaceforeveryone!

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ADayintheLifeofashaicamper

HowWillIKnowWhatMyChildisUpTo?

Beforethestartofeachsession,youwillreceiveanemailwithyourcamper'sschedule,theirassigned counselors,andanyimportantremindersfortheirtimeatcamp.EveryFriday,yourcamper’scounselorswill sendhomeaweeklysummaryinyourchild(ren)’sbackpackdescribingsomeoftheactivitiesgoingonatcamp andareaswhereyourcampershined!Additionally,yourcamper’scounselorswillbeuploadingafewphotos eachdayofthefunthingsthattheirgrouphasgottentodo.Needmore?Don‘tforgettoaskyourcamper abouttheirfavoriterepeat-after-mesong,afunnySurvivorchallenge,whichactivitywastheirfavorite,or whichMiddotstickerwasawardedtothembyafellowcamper!

WackyWednesdaysatCamp

Campersandstaffmembersalikeareencouragedtoparticipateindress-updaysthroughoutthesummeron WackyWednesdaysandFridayFUNdays.Thedress-upthemeforeachWednesdayislistedbelowand informationaboutFridayFUNdaysislistedonthenextpage.Yourwelcomeemailwillincludeareminderof thatweek’sdress-upthemesandcounselorswillbeencouragedtoremindcampersthroughouttheweek.

SessionOne|CrazyHair/HatDay(June12)&RainbowDay(June19)

SessionTwo|SuperheroDay(June26)&BookDay(July3)

SessionThree|MismatchDay(June10)&CareerDay(July17)

SessionFour|SportsDay(July24)&LookalikeDay(July31)

SessionFive|DecadesDay(August7)&Tie-DyeDay(August14)

NOTE:PleasedoNOTsendyourcamperinanycostumethatcannotbetakenoffiftheygethotorifweare doinga"messy"activity.Additionally,weaskthatyoudoNOTsendanyweaponsorweaponfacsimiles,evenif theyareapartofthecostume.

Friday FUNdays at Camp

Attheendofeachmagicalweekofcamp,wedothingsalittlebitdifferentlyonFridaystocloseouttheweek properlyandcelebratethefuntimesthatwe’vespenttogether.

DressUpThemes

EachFriday,bothcampersandstaffareencouragedtodressupaccordingtothatsession’stheme.ThedressupthemeforeachFridayislistedbelow.

SessionOne:Buggin’Out|CreepyCrawliesDay(June14)andFlutterandFlyDay(June21)

SessionTwo:DeepSeaExplorers|RainbowFishDay(June28)&CreaturesoftheDeepDay(July5)

SessionThree:SafariAdventure|TeamColorDay(July12)andAfricanPlainsDay(July19)

SessionFour:ShaiOlympics|AncientOlympicsDay(July26)&ModernOlympicsDay(August2)

SessionFive:TreasureHunters|IndianaJonesDay(August9)andPirateDay(August16)

NOTE:PleasedoNOTsendyourcamperinanycostumethatcannotbetakenoffiftheygethotorifweare doinga"messy"activity.Additionally,weaskthatyoudoNOTsendanyweaponsorweaponfacsimiles,evenif theyareapartofthecostume.

AllCampActivity

AfterMorningCircle,theentirecampwillbeinvitedtoparticipateinanactivitytogether.Someweekshave rotationsofspecialcrafts,games,andpuzzleswhileotherweekshavewhole-campteamchallenges.All activitiesadheretothatsession’sthemeandallowourteamthechancetogetcampersexcitedtoengagewith campersinothergroupsandspecialtyareas.

Makin’Mitzvahs

Afterlunch,eachcampergroupwillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateina“mitzvah”orgooddeedthat contributestoourcampcommunity,theJCCcommunity,orthelargerDenverarea.Ouryoungestcamperswill spintheirMitzvahwheelsandchoosefromaselectionofwordsofgratitude,randomactsofkindness,or writingletterstolovedones.Campersinotheragegroupswillparticipateinchallengesandactivitiessuchas makingno-sewdogtoysforalocalanimalshelter,creatingsomethingnewoutofrecycledmaterials,or creatingpaperflowersforanupcomingWolfTheaterperformance.Eachweekwillpresentanewopportunity forcamperstogivebackandlearnmoreaboutthetruenatureofkehillah(community).

GroupShabbat

Afterlunch,camperswillhavetimewiththeirgrouptocelebratetheiraccomplishmentsfromtheweek.Their counselorswillgiveoutpatchestoaddtotheirCampShaicompassandawardthecovetedMenschofthe WeekpatchtothecamperwhobestexhibitedallofCampShai'smiddot(values).

CommunityShabbat

WewillcloseouteveryFridayandtheendofourweekwithafavoriteCampShaitradition-thecommunity celebrationofShabbat!Together,wewillwelcometheSabbathwithsongs,camperandstaffrecognition,and enjoyasnackofchallahandotterpops!

WelcomingFamiliesatShabbat

DuringthesecondFridayofeachsession,wewillbeofferingthechanceforfamiliestocometocampand attendShabbatalongsidetheircamperstogetasenseofCampShaiandthejoythatyourcamperexperiences. Ifyouwouldliketoattend,pleasecontacttheCampsOfficeviaemail(campshai@jccdenver.org)orbyphone (303.316.6374)toconfirmyourattendancewithourmainoffice.ThedatesofeachopenShabbatarelisted below:

Friday,June21stfrom2:00pm-3:00pm

Friday,July5thfrom2:00pm-3:00pm

Friday,July19thfrom2:00pm-3:00pm

Friday,August2ndfrom2:00pm-3:00pm

Friday,August16thfrom2:00pm-3:00pm

WhileweareatGraland,youmayentercampusatthegateonEllsworthAve.Ourstaffmemberswillbesetup insidethegatestohelpyoucheckoutyourcamperanddirectyoutoShabbat.Aslongastheweatherisnice, Shabbatwillbeheldoutsideonthefield.Youarewelcometobringlawnchairsorblanketsforyourcomfort.

WhileweareattheJCC,youmaycheckinatthefrontdeskintheJCClobby.Ourstaffmemberswillgreetyou andescortyoutoShabbat.WewillbehostingShabbatinthePhillipSocialHallintheJCC.

What to Wear & Bring To Camp

Muchofwhatwedoatcampinvolveshands-onactivitiesthatmayresultindirtyandhappycampers.Therefore werequestthatyousendyourchildreninclothingthatcanhandlethehustleandbustleofcamp.CampShai DOESNOTprovidelunchandwerecommendthatfamiliespackbothalunchandsnackseachday.

WhattoWear&Bring:

Closed-toedShoes

Sunscreen–Labelyourcamper’sbottlewithyourfirstnameandlastnameifyouchoose.Wewillprovide RockyMountainSunscreenbrandsunscreenthroughouttheday,butpleasecomewearingittoo!

ComfortablePantsorShorts

ALightJacket/Sweatshirtforcoldmornings

ARainJacketforrainydays

Swimsuit&Toweleveryday

RashGuardsforcamperswhoaresensitivetothesunwhileswimming WaterBottle(labeledwithyourcamper’sfirstandlastname)

BrimmedHat

Lunch&SnacksLabeled(forthemorningandafternoon)-Werecommendsendingextrasnacks—wehave areallybusycampdayandextrafoodisalwaysagoodidea!

Achangeofclothestoleaveatcampincaseofaccidents

PleaseAvoid:

Open-toedshoes

Niceclothesthatyoudonotwanttobecomedirty

CellPhones,SmartWatches,&OtherElectronics

Toysfromhome,includingstuffedanimals,actionfigures,ortradingcards

Clothingortoysthatpromotewar,violence,racism,orsexism

Tobacco,illegaldrugs,oralcohol

Money(thereisnospendingmoneyatcamp)

Weaponsorweaponfacsimilesofanykind-thesewillbetakenawayimmediately

PackingyourCamper’sLunch&WaterBottle

Pleaseputyourchild’snameontheirlunchandwaterbottle.Therewillnotbeamicrowave,hotwater,or utensilsavailableduringthecampday.Ifyourchild’slunchrequiresrefrigeration,pleasepackanicepackinto theirlunchboxastherewillnotbearefrigeratoravailableforstoringlunches.Licensingregulationsrequire thatanicepackbeplacedineachchild’slunch.

Snack

Ourcampers’daysarejam-packedandtheygethungryduringtheday!Theirmorningandafternoonsnack comesfromtheirpersonal,packedlunches.Pleasemakesuretopackaccordingly,sothattheyhaveenough foodfortwosnacksaswellaslunch.CampersattendingSunsetCarewillreceiveasnackadherenttothe kashrut/allergypolicy.

LabelingClothing/Belongings

PleaselabelALLitemsthatyourchildbringstocamp(includinglunches).Thisincludesshirts,shorts,pants, sweatshirts,jackets,shoes,swimsuits,towels,waterbottles,anddaypacks.Properlabelingwillassistusinreturningmisplaceditemstotheirproperowner.

Lost&Found

CampShaistaffwillmakeeveryefforttokeepcampers'belongingstogetherandtoensurethatnochild leavesanyitemsbehind.Nonetheless,westronglydiscouragebringinganyitemsofvaluetocamp,asthings getlost,broken,orpossiblystolen.CampShaiisnotresponsibleforlost,stolen,ordamagedcamperitems, belongings,and/orproperty.Followingtheendofthecampseason,thecontentsofourLost&Foundwillbe displayedoutsideoftheCampOfficeattheJCCuntilFriday,September6th.Anyitemsthathavenotbeen claimedbythatdatewillbedonatedtoalocalshelter.

CellPhones&SmartWatches

CampersareNOTpermittedtohaveorusecellphonesorotherelectronicsofanykindatcamp.Ifitbecomesa recurringissueforacamper,theCampDirectororUnitHeadwillcontactparents/guardians.

Standards of Behavior

CampShaistrivestosupporttheindividualneedsofitscamperswhileprovidingasafe,healthy,andinclusive socialenvironmentfortheentirecommunity.Conflictresolutionandpositivereinforcementareusedto encouragedesiredbehaviors.CampShaiisaplacewhereallcamperscanfeelsafe,nurtured,andaccepted. AnyvehicleusedfortransportingcampersisanextensionofCampShai,andcampersaretofollowthesame expectations.Assuch,thefollowingbehavioralstandardshavebeenset:

Ridiculingandteasingarenotallowed.Campersareremindedaboutthispolicyinagentlebutfirm manner.Thisbehaviormakesallofusfeelbad,andoftentimesresultsinaggressiveandphysical actingout.

Campstaffteach“Nicehandsornohands”toourcampers.Physicallyviolentandaggressivebehavioris notallowed.Achildmaybesenthomeiftheyareinvolvedinaphysicalaltercation.

Threatening,intimidating,andvulgarlanguagearenotallowed.

BullyingisnottoleratedatCampShai.

Graffitiandotheractionsthatdamagepropertywillbedealtwithonacasetocasebasis,andmayinvolve chargingguardiansforthedamage.

TheStaffofCampShaiareheretocreateapositiveenvironmentforallinvolved.Weusean Understandingandfirmapproachtocamperswhocompromisetheeffectivenessofthestaff(e.g.,noncooperation,notlistening,leavingthegroup,inappropriateboundaries).

TheCampLeadershipTeamaimstobeproactiveandempatheticwhenitcomestocampers’behavior. Familiesmaybeaskedtomeetwithcampleadershiptoestablishstrategiestobeenforcedatcampand athome.

Repetitiveoccurrencesofanyoftheabovebehaviorafterrepeatedwarningsmayresultindismissalfrom CampShaiwithoutarefund.Guardianswillbenotifiedpriortoanyactiontaken.

BehaviorAgreement

Aspartofyourcamper’sforms,thereisadocumenttitled“BehaviorAgreement”.Pleasemakesureyougo overthesebehaviorexpectationswithyourchildasitwillsetthemupforsuccessthissummer.The thedocumentrequiressignaturesfrombothaguardianandacamper.

ExpectationsontheBus

Thebuswillbeleftinthesameorbetterconditionasitwasfoundinthemorning.Ifthebusisleftmessy, everyonewillworktogethertocleanit.

Hands,feet,andpersonalbelongingsmuststayinthebusandnotoutthewindows.

Ourbusdriversareheretokeepourcampersandstaffsafeandtomakesuretheygettoandfromtheir destinationsontime.Campersandstaffwilldotheirbestnottodisturbthem.

Drivershaveimportantinformationtoshare.Whenthedriverneedstosaysomething,everyonepaysclose attentionandlistens.

Campersmustaskfirstbeforestandingupormovingtowardthestaffmember.

Campersareencouragedtotellastaffmemberiftheyarehavingproblemsorneedhelp.

Intheeventofanemergency,campersmustadheretoinstructionsfromthebusdriverand/orstaff member.Thiscanincludedirectionsonhowtovacatethebus,orhowtohelpothersinneed.

DismissalfromCamp

TheCampDirectorreservestherighttodismisswithoutarefundortocanceltheenrollmentofanychild whoseconduct,influence,orbehaviorisdeemedunsatisfactory,unsafe,ornotinthebestinterestofthe programorthechild’sexperience,ortheexperienceofothers.

Know Before You Go

SubmittingCamperForms

Havingtheseformsmakesforsafeandhealthychildrenatcampandathome.Thisinformationwillhelpusget betteracquaintedwithyourfamilyandchild,andtheinformationontheirhealthhistoryformwill assistourstaffincaringforanyidentifiedneedsthatyourchildmayhave.Theseformsarerequiredinorder foryourchildtoattendcamp.Pleasenoteanyallergiesorhealthneeds(asthma,diabetes,etc.)thatyourchild has,aswellasmedicationtakenduringcamphours.

Guardiansmustprovideupdatedinformation,includingallmedical,developmental,orpsychological informationregardingtheirchildpriortothestartofcampsothatwemayplanstrategiesforyourcamperto succeed.Changesinlifesituations(suchasdivorce,death,loss,recentmoves,accidents,andfears)often influencechildren’sbehaviorandareimportantforustobeawareof.ALLINFORMATIONISHANDLED CONFIDENTIALLY.

All forms for camp are found in your CampInTouch account online and must be completed and submitted no later than Wednesday, May 8th. Campers cannot attend camp without completed forms. Many of the forms require guardian signatures or physician signatures. For assistance, please contact our registrar, Leah Marcus at registrar@jccdenver.org.

CamperCare

AtCampShai,weprioritizethephysical,emotional,social,spiritual,andmentalhealthandsafetyofallofour campers.Theinformationyouprovidehelpsussetyourcamper(s)upforasuccessfulexperience.OurCamper CareTeamwillworktoensurethatyourchild(ren)receivestherightlevelofsupportandmayreachoutto createacareplanwhendeemednecessary.Ourgoalistopartnerwithallfamilies.Ifyouthinkyourchild(ren) wouldbenefitfromaconversationwithourLeadershiporCamperCareTeam,weencourageyoutoreachout toourInclusionSpecialist,TuyetNguyenattnguyen@jccdenver.org.

SwimTesting

Anycamperthatisunder48“inheightwillberequiredtowearalifejacketinthepool.Lifejacketswillbe providedbyCampShaiandareU.S.CoastGuardapproved.Camperswillhavetheabilitytotestoutoftheir lifejacketiftheyareastrongenoughswimmer.Anycampersinterestedinparticipatinginthattestorpassing anadditionaltesttoswiminthedeependofthepoolwillhavetheopportunitytodosoduringswimtimesat campaslongasastaffmemberisavailabletoadministerthem.Campstaffwilldoourbesttocoordinatea timeforthecampertotakethetestassoonaspossible.

Health & Safety guidelines

CampShaiGeneralHealthPolicy

ThesafetyofcampersisthehighestprioritytoallCampShaistaff.Assuch,theJCCDenverandCampShai reservetherighttorefuseparticipationtoanycamperdeemedbyleadershipstafftobeatelevatedmedical oremotionalbehavioralrisk.Inordertounderstandandcareforyourchild,itishelpfultousifyoukeepus informedofsignificantfactorsathome,suchasprolongedillnessinthefamily,aguardianbeingaway,death closelyaffectingthechild,moving,etc.,andofcourse,nicethings,too!

CampShaialsoreservestherighttorequestclearancefromalicensedmedicalormentalhealthprofessional atanytimepriortoorduringcamptoallowparticipation.Contagiousdiseasesmustbereportedtothecamp bytheguardianassoonastheillnesshasbeendiagnosedsothatotherfamiliesmaybenotifiedofthepossible exposure.Pleaseremindyourchildthatallinjuries,nomatterhowminor,mustbereportedtotheircounselor.

Donotsendyourchildtocampwhentheyareill.CampShaihasstricthealthandwellnesspoliciestopromote maximalwellnessforallcampersandstaff.Iftheyaresenttocamp,itwillbeuptotheCampleadershipstaff todetermineifyouneedtopickyourcamperupforanyconcernswehavewiththeirhealthorwell-being.

AchildwiththefollowingsymptomsmayNOTattendCampShaiorwillbesenthomeiftheydisplay symptomsthatcouldbe:

Conjunctivitis(pinkeye)orthickdischargefromoneofbotheyes

Feverinexcessof100.4degrees.Campersmustbefeverfreefor24hourstoreturntocamp

Excessivesneezing,coughing,orrunnynose

Unidentifiedrashorrashwithopensores

Vomitingordiarrhea

Lice(pleaseseeCampShaiLicePolicybelow)

Souncomfortablethattheyareunabletoparticipateinnormalcampactivities

Experiencingsignsofaconcussionorheadinjury

Sorethroat

Shortnessofbreathordifficultybreathing

COVID-19Policy

Perourillnesspolicy,ifacamperbeginstodisplayillnesssymptomsofCOVIDwhileatcamp,aparentwillbe informedimmediatelyandanantigentestmayberequiredbeforethecamperisallowedbacktocampwith theirgroup.Ifacampertestspositive,theymayreturntocampwithfullparticipation:

1. AND

Aftertheyarefever-freewithoutmedicationforatleast24hours

2.Aftertheirsymptomshaveimprovedforatleast24hours.

AtCampShai,weareproudtohavecontinuedtoserveourcommunitywithengaging,meaningfulcamp programsthroughoutthepandemic.Allpoliciesoperatewithinstatehealthguidelinesandbestpracticesas recommendedbytheCDC,CDPHE,andtheAmericanCampingAssociation.Tokeepourcommunityhealthy, weaskforyoutopleasealsoletusknowifafamilymembertestspositiveinthehouseholdsowecanbe awareofknown,directexposuresthatcouldimpactthecampoperation.

StaffCertifications&EmergencyPreparedness

AtleastoneCampShaistaffmemberineachgroupiscertifiedinFirstAid/CPRandallCampShaistaffhave undergonetraininginsafetyandemergencyprocedures.EachgroupcarriesaFirstAidKitandEmergency Binderatalltimes.Allstaffaretrainedinemergencydrillsandprocedurespriortocamp.Duringemergencies, theyutilizespecificsupervisionstrategiestoensurecampersaresafe.CampShaialsorunsroutineemergency drillsthroughoutthesummerinaccordancewithlicensingregulationstoensurethatcampersandstaffare preparedintheeventofanemergency.

InjuriesatCamp

CampShaihaspoliciesinplacetoensurethatparents/guardiansareinformedaboutanyinjuriestheirchild maysustainatcamp.Forinjurieslikescrapesandbumps,counselorswillperformthenecessaryfirstaidand logthecareprovidedinanOuch!Report.Thesereportswillbesenthomeinyourcamper'sbackpack.Ifitisa moreseriousinjury,yourchild’scounselor,UnitHead,orDirectorwillphonetoinformyouoftheinjury. Dependingontheseverityoftheinjury,youmayalsoreceiveanIncidentReport.

Medication

Medicationsthataretobeadministeredduringcamphoursmusthavethe“MedicationAdministration Permission”formcompletedandsubmittedbyWednesday,May8th.Othermedicationsthatrequirespecial training,suchasemergencyseizureordiabetesmedications,requirethatpaperworkissubmittedinadvance sothatCampShai'snurseconsultantcanreviewandtrainthenecessarystaffmembers.

AllmedicationMUSTbeintheoriginalcontainer(includingthebox)andbeclearlylabeledwith:

Child’sname

Directionsforadministration

Physician’snameandphonenumber

Originalprescriptionlabel(ifthemedicationisprescription)

Campersarenotpermittedtopersonallycarrymedicationsincluding,butnotlimitedto:aspirin,EpiPens©, inhalers,orspecialsunscreens.

AllmedicationrequiredforyourchildmustbepresentandhandeddirectlytoamemberoftheCampShai LeadershipTeameveryMondaymorningatCampShai.

Medicationswillbekeptindesignatedareasfortheentireweekthatthecamperispresent.Yourcamper shouldhaveadditionalmedicationinthecarandathomesincetheircamp-basedmedicationwillremainat campallweek.OnlyCampShaistaffthatarespecificallytrainedtoadministermedicationasdelegatedbyour campnurse,MandeeHunter,RN,BSN,CCHC,willhaveaccesstoandbepermittedtoadministermedicationto yourchild.

Asperstatelicensing,ifyourchildhasalife-threateningallergyorcondition,andthereareanyerrorsin medicationpaperworkormedicationssupplied,CampShaiCANNOThaveyourchildinourcare.Makesureto checkexpirationdatesonmedications,thatallpaperworkisyear-to-datebeyondyourchild’stimeatcamp, andthatyourcamper’snameisclearlylistedontheirmedication’soriginalpackaging.

On-CallCampNurse

CampShai’son-callnurse,TOTTSNurseConsulting,isavailablebyphoneforourstaffshouldanymedical questions,concerns,ormedicalemergenciesoccur.ThenursehasreviewedallCampHealthPoliciesand ProceduresandisinregularcontactwiththeCampDirectortodiscussanymedical-relatedincidents,trends, and/orbestpractices.

Immunizations

AllCampShaicampersmustbeimmunizedaccordingtotheStateofColorado'srecommendedimmunization scheduleorbeonaplanviathephysiciantogetontheschedule.Medicalexemptionsforimmunizationsare theonlyexemptionsrecognizedbyCampShai.Allmedicalexemptionsmustbecompletedbyadoctorandon theappropriatestate-approvedform.Childrenthatcannotprovideimmunizationrecordswillnotbe permittedtoenrollinCampShai.

Atthistime,CampShaiisnotrequiringaCOVIDvaccinationforcampers;however,familiesarestrongly encouragedtomakesurethatcampersareuptodateontheirCOVIDvaccinationsbythestartofcamp.

Sunscreen

Pleaseapplysunscreentoyourchildeverymorningbeforearrivingatcamp.Wewilldoourbesttoensurethat sunscreenisreappliedfrequentlytoeverycamper.CampShaistaffwillhelpapplysunscreenifnecessary. CampShaiwillprovidesunscreenintheformofRockyMountainSunscreenKidsSPF50Mist.Ifyouchooseto sendalternativesunscreenforyourchild,itmustcomeintheoriginalbottleandhavetheirnameclearly labeledonthatbottle.

LicePolicy

CampShaifollowstheColoradoDepartmentofPublicHealth(CDPH)LicePolicy: TheColoradoDepartmentofPublicHealth(CDPH)recommendsthatschoolsandchild-carefacilitiesmaintainan activeeducationalcampaignforguardiansontheaccuratediagnosisandcorrecttreatmentofheadlicecasesto preventtransmissionofliceinschoolsandreducelostschooldaysduetoheadliceinfestation.Headlice,whilea significantsocialproblem,donottransmitdiseasetohumans.Traditionally,headlicepoliciesinschools emphasizedthatachildinfestedwithheadlicecouldnotreturntoschooluntilnonitswerefoundintheirhair (“no-nit”policy).

Ifitisdeterminedthatacamperhaslice,CampShaiwillcheckALLcampersforliceornits.Familieswillbe notifiedshouldwedothisandifcampershaveliceornits,guardianswillreceiveaphonecalltopickuptheir camperfromcamp.Camperswillnotbeallowedtocomebackuntiltheyarefullytreatedandlice/nitfree.

MandatoryReporting

IntheStateofColorado,allprofessionalswhocareforchildren,includingCampShaistaff,arerequiredbylaw toreport“reasonablesuspicion”ofchildabusetoeitheralawenforcementagencyoracountychildprotective agency.CampShaistaffareexperiencedandtrainedinassessingsituationsthatmayleadthemtomakeachild abusereferral.CampShaiiscommittedtomaintainingasafeenvironmentforchildrenandtoservingour childrenandfamiliesinthebestwaywecan.Insituationswherewewouldhavetomakeareferraltoeither lawenforcementorprotectiveservices,wewillattempttomaketheprocessassupportiveaspossible.

Asaguardianofachildinalicensedchildcarecenter,youmayreportanysuspectedabusebycallingtheChild AbuseHotlineat1.844.CO.4.Kidsor1.844.264.5437.Ifyouwishtomakeacomplaintorhavea concernregardingyourprovideryoumaycallthePublicHealthInspectionDivisionat303.285.4075orthe ColoradoDepartmentofHumanServicesat303.866.5958.

Emergency Procedures

Intheeventofanemergency,pleasecalltheCampShaiOfficeat303.316.6374.Ifyouareunabletoreachusin theoffice,pleasecalltheJCCDenverfrontdeskat303.399.2660.

Accident&IllnessProcedures

Intheeventofanaccidentorillness,trainedCampShaistaffmemberswilladministerfirstaid.Should additionaltreatmentbeneeded,parents/guardianswillbenotifiedimmediately.Iftheycannotbereached, CampShaistaffwillmoveontothecamper’semergencycontactlistandbegincallinguntilwereachsomeone. Ifachildisinneedofimmediateemergencymedicalattention,wewillcall911andthechildwillbetakento thenearesthospital.

AllleadCampShaistaffaretrainedinCPR,FirstAid,andStandardUniversalPrecautions.Additionally,Camp ShaiUnitHeadsandadditionalselectstaffaretrainedinmedicationadministration,includingemergency epinephrine(EpiPen)andasthmamedications.

Intheeventthatyourcamperassustainedaminorinjury,campstaffwillsendyourcamperhomewithan “Ouch!Report”thatdetailshowtheinjurywassustained,whatfirstaidwasadministered,andwhenthis incidentoccurred.Ifyouhaveanyfollow-upquestions,pleasedonothesitatetoreachouttoourCampShai officeat303.316.6374orcampshai@jccdenver.org.

InclementWeather

Coloradoisfamousforsummerstorms!Ifthereisastormorstormwarning,itisnotnecessarytoretrieveyour child.Intheeventofatornadowarning,allcamperswillseeksafetyandshelterinadesignatedareaattheJCC orGraland.Campstaffwillensurecampersareinasafe,dry,andfunenvironment.Iftherearechangesmade indismissalduetoanykindofthreat,youwillbenotifiedviaamessageintheBrightwheelapp.

SuspiciousPersonsorActivity

Inthecaseofasuspiciouspersonoractivity,allcamperswillbedirectedtoseeksafetyindesignatedareas throughouttheJCCandGralandfacilitiesdependingontheircurrentlocation.Iftherearechangestodismissal foranyreason,familieswillbenotifiedviaamessageintheBrightwheelapp.

MissingorLostChild

CampShaitakesallprecautionstopreventamissingorlostchild.Amissingorlostchildisanycamperwhois knowntohavebeensignedintocampandwhoiscurrentlyunaccountedfor.Ifacamperismissing,the premiseswillbesearched(i.e.closets,undertables,restrooms,etc.).Otherchildrenwillbeaskediftheyknow wherethechildmaybe.Ifthechildisstillmissing,theywillbeimmediatelyreportedmissingtotheCamp Directorswhowilltaketheappropriatenextstepstofindthemissingchild.

SafetyDrills

CampShaipracticesfire,tornado,andactivethreatdrillsduringthecampseasonsothatchildrenandstaffare familiarwithemergencyprocedures.CampShaikeepstrackofthedatesofthesedrills,thenumberofadults andchildrenpresentduringeachdrill,aswellasthetimethatwastakentoevacuatethebuildingandmove safelytosecurespaces.

Communication and Media

Wedoourutmosttobeascommunicativeandresponsiveaspossibleduringthecampseason.Ourcamp leadershipstaffarefrequentlyonthemoveduringthecampdayandarenotalwaysabletorespondtoemail orphonecommunicationbeforetheendofthecampday.Forurgentissues,westronglyencourageyouto reachouttoourOfficeManagerat303.316.6374orcampshai@jccdenver.org.

GuardianCommunication

PleaseregularlycheckyourCampInTouchaccountandpersonalemailforcampupdates,photos,andother media.CampShaimakeseveryefforttokeepguardiansinformedoftheweeklyactivitiesofourcampwith emailupdates.EachFriday,anewslettercontainingthatweek’sactivitiesandanyannouncementswillbe emailedhome.Pleasemakesurewehaveyourcorrectemailaddressonfileandcheckyourspamfoldersfor thefollowingemailaddresses:

GeneralCampEmail:campshai@jccdenver.org

SarahJones,DirectorofCampShai:sjones@jccdenver.org

CoryClemmons,AssistantDirectorofCampShai:cclemmons@jccdenver.org

TuyetNguyen,InclusionSpecialist:tnguyen@jccdenver.org

BusinessRegistrar:registrar@jccdenver.org

CourtneyJacobson,GeneralManagerofCamps&ELS:cjacobson@jccdenver.org

BrightwheelatCamp

Thissummer,weareaskingfamiliestocreateaBrightwheelaccounttoreceiveup-to-datephotosoftheir camper‘sexperienceintheirgroupaswellasemergencycommunicationsandannouncements.Counselorswill bepostingacoupleofphotosperdaytoyouraccounttogiveyousomeinsightintowhatthey’reuptoand sharesomeofthemomentsofjoythatweexperienceatcampeachday.

Pleasenote:counselorswillNOTbepermittedtomessagefamiliesthroughouttheday.Allmessaging willbeconductedthroughthefrontoffice.WeaskthatfamiliespleasereachouttotheCampOfficefor questions,attendance,andcommunicationsandtheywillrelayittogroups.

PicturesatCamp

SayCheese!Wemaytakephotographsand/orvideosofyourchildforpromotionalpurposesforCampShaior otherJCCprograms.Pleaseindicateonyourchild’sapplicationifyouwouldnotlikeyourchild’simagetobe used.

Television&VideoViewing

CampShaiisanactivity-focusededucationalenvironment,andwebelievethatchildrenlearnbestthrough activeparticipation,hands-onexperiences,interactiveconversation,andexploration.Thoughrare, programmingmayprovideanopportunitytousemediaasaneducationaltool,orspecificprogramsmightbe gearedtowardswatchingmediaoramovie.TelevisionandmoviesratedPGareonlypermittedwiththe writtenapprovalofachild’sguardian.

Shai FYI

WhoshouldIturntowithquestionsaboutmychild?

ThemostimportantpersonforyoutospeakwithregardingyourchildatcampistheUnitHeadofyour camper’sgroup.TheCampDirectorshouldbenotifiedifyourchildhasidentifiedneeds(i.e.health requirementsortodispensemedicine).Yourchild’sUnitHeadandCounselorswouldbehappytodiscusshow yourchildisdoingonaday-to-daybasis.TheCampShaiDirectorteamisavailabletoassistyouwithquestions orconcernsinallareasofCampShai.

Whatisyourcancellationpolicy?

AnycancellationsmadethroughMarch1:Refundofpaymentsmademinusthe$75non-refundabledeposit percamper,perweek

March2–March31:Refund75%ofpaymentsmademinusthe$75non-refundabledepositpercamper,per week

April1–April30:Refund50%ofpaymentsmademinusthe$75non-refundabledepositpercamper,per week

May1–May31:Refund25%ofpaymentsmademinusthe$75non-refundabledepositpercamper,per week

AfterJune1:Noteligibleforrefund

MychildhasneverbeentoCampShaianddoesn’tknowanyone.Willyourcounselors helpmakeapositiveexperience?

OFCOURSE!Wehaveanicemixofnewandreturningcamperseachweekofcamp–andweprideourselveson gettingtoknoweachcamper.Ourstaffistrainedinbestpracticesforpositiveyouthdevelopmentand fosteringrelationshipsamongcampersandstaff.Weworkhardtomakesureyourcampermakesafriend whiletheyarewithus!

Whyhaveyouchangedyournutpolicy?

Wehaveseenanincreaseinbothcampersandstaffmembersthathavenutallergiesandwewanttoensure thatcampisasafeplaceforeveryone.

Mycamperhasmadeanewfriendandwe'dlovetoscheduleaplaydatewiththem.CanI coordinatewithShaitogettheirfamily'scontactinformation? Absolutely!Oneofthebestaspectsofsummercampisallofthefriendshipsthatblossomit!Ifyouare interestedincontactinganothercamper'sfamily,pleasereachouttoCampShai'sOfficeManagerat campshai@jccdenver.org.Theywillcontacttheotherfamilytomakesurewehavepermissiontosharetheir contactinformationandwewillfollowupwithyouafterward.

Iwouldlovetobringaspecialtreatformycamper'sgroup!Isthatallowed? Whilewelovewhenfamilieswanttotreattheircamper’sgroup,wedoaskthateveryonefollowafew guidelinestohelpusensurethatwearekeepingcamperssafe.Weaskthatfamiliesreachouttoourcamp administrationteamwithatleast48hoursnoticesothatwecanconfirmanyallergiesordietaryneedsinyour camper’sgroupthatmayneedtobeconsidered.Wealsoaskthatanytreatsbroughtintocamparefor everyoneinyourcamper‘sgroupandarepre-packaged(popsiclesareagreatoption!).

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE Annual Pizza Potluck

Joinusforaneveningofcampfunwithsongs, crafts,tie-dye,games,andmore!

Wednesday,July10

5:00-7:00pm

GralandCountry DaySchool

Participatingfamiliesareaskedtobringonevegetarianpizzatosharewith thecommunity.Ourstaffwillservefoodstartingat5:30pmfollowedbya shortprogramat6:15pm.

SCHOOL’S OUT! 2024-2025

Interestedinexperiencingthemagicofsummercampduringtheschool year?Gotowww.jccdenver/org/camps/schools-out-campformoredetails onouryear-roundprograms.

Duringtheyear,CampShairunsbothSchool’sOut!daysduringschool closuresaswellasfullSchool’sOut!BreakCampsduringlongerschool closures.Thecalendarofofferingsfortheupcomingschoolyearwillbe releasedlaterthisyearbutpleaseenjoyasneakpeekatourbiggest programdates!

ThanksgivingBreakCamp|November25-27,2024

WinterBreakCamp|December23,2024-January3,2025

SpringBreakCamp|March24-March28,2025