JCC Abrams Camp Brochure - 2015

BEST. SUMMER. EVER.

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A Message from our Camp Director Creating a camp culture that is filled with compassion, kindness, excitement & creativity are just a few of the campership traits that we instill in each and every camper. Our primary goal is to foster life-long friendships to build self-confidence and watch them mature into caring people, as parents would hope for them to become.

Attending the JCC Abrams Camps is the single best gift that you can give your child. A chance to join a family, feel a sense of belonging to a place that they can call home. We look forward to taking your child on this empowering journey and thank you for giving us this privilege.

The JCC Abrams Camp leadership and specialist team is comprised of diverse and highly-skilled teaching professionals that work together to provide a safe, fun-filled creative camp experience.

Together with our five-star counselor staff, we work hard for each camper to thrive in a positive atmosphere so that they can reach their fullest potential. Promoting every day values through a Jewish lense helps build character, compassion and camaraderie through the entire camp.

ABRAMS AT A GLANCE ALL INCLUDED IN CAMP TUITION! AMAZING CAMPSITE ON 20+ ACRES

AIR-CONDITIONED BUS TRANSPORTATION FROM LOCAL STOPS

TOP AQUATICS PROGRAM WITH INSTRUCTIONAL & FREE SWIM TWICE A DAY

CAMP T-SHIRTS!

BRAND NEW TENNIS COURTS!

KOSHER CATERED LUNCH AND SNACKS

JEWISH VALUES

OVER 25 SPECIALIST AREAS

ACTIVITIES

Aquatics

Instructional swim, Free swim, all supervised with the goal of safety, instruction, & fun!

Outdoor Adventure

Archery, Science & Nature, Biking, & NEW for 2015 - ROCK WALL!

Jewish Values

Shabbat sing-alongs, Israeli Fair, Israeli cooking, Ruach (Spirit), Maccabi Games/Color War, and more!

Creative & Performing Arts Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Music, Drama, Cooking, Dance, & Singing.

Sports

Including Team Sports, Karate, Gaga, Kickball, Soccer, & NEW for 2015 - TENNIS!

...and MORE!!

Pre-K - 4th Grade

Pitzelah

Pre-K - Kindergarten

Our Pitzelah program is for children ages 3 through 5 years who are ready for an exciting full day of activities.

• Dedicated staff led by certified teachers with first aid certifications and overall community leaders • Fun in Pitzelah’s Play Village filled with hand crafted wooden play structures, play houses and sand fun for imaginations to soar • Junior sized sports fields, big wheelers and athletic equipment just right for our youngest campers

• Uniquely designed instructional swim, and safety program with higher staff to camper ratios • Daily “cool down” times with interactive play, use of manipulatives, puppetry, and special reading partners such as “PJ Library Goes To Camp” • Over 25 different specialty instruction within creative & performing arts, sports, outdoor adventure and Tikkun Olam fun

Keshet

1st and 2nd Grade

Our Keshet Program offers more options, more adventure, more independence while continuing our emphasis on social skills, self-awareness and sportsmanship.

• Weekly one period elective “choice” activity to discover new skills and specialize in one unique area • Introduction for our second graders to our “Let’s Move” competitive team sports program • Biking: develop basic biking and bike safety skills, while enjoying the view of our beautiful camp site

• Intermediate archery, rock wall & fishing program. Have the opportunity to take the basics to next level of skill and fun • New for Summer 2015: Advantage Tennis partner in a state-of-the-art tennis facility and tennis instruction from tennis pros

Gesher

3rd and 4th Grade

Our Gesher Program includes, every specialty offering with an emphasis on skill development for individual growth in an inclusive camp culture of depth and purpose.

• Advanced Sports programs to master skill techniques, game tactics and the art of true teamwork

• Leadership opportunities in “Let’s Move” competitive team sports program creating teambuilding and positive social skills • Off-road bike trails and advanced rock wall challenges and nature survival skills

• Instrument instruction of ukuleles, drumming & guitar

• Overnight trip to the JCC’s beautiful camp in Milford, PA. Our campers will enjoy a variety of activities such as boating, archery, ropes course, lake swimming, arts and crafts, campfires, ruach, sports and more

• More freedom of choice electives such as woodworking, rocketry, science, crocheting and needlework

• Step Up day trip for our 4th graders who will be entering Alufim “Tween Travel”

• More specialized creative arts options such as dramatic plays, unique art projects, refined cooking skills, glee club & talent show

Alufim

5th and 6th Grade

Our Alufim program is the ultimate experi<-----1 Night Overnight ---> ence for our 5th – 6th grade campers. They enjoy two days a week on-site (typically Monday and Friday) with a variety of day camp activities to choose from as well as competitive and fun teamed sports. Then three days a week they are off on unique adventures with team building activities and making new lifelong friends. Bi-weekly, Alufim will have the chance to experience overnight trips as a “step up” to Teen Travel.

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June 30 July 1 Crystal Springs

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Aquatic Center July 7

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2 Days/1 Night at NJY Camps

July 23 July 24

3 Days/ 2 Nights Overnight at Harrisburg, JCC

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3 Days/2 Night Overnight at Aquatopia

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2 Days/1 Night at Baltimore, JCC

August 18

= Late Return: 6 pm Pickup

August 19

= Late Return: 8 pm Pickup

August 20 August 21 TECH REHEARSAL &

*All Activities Subject To Change

& Madrichim

Teen Travel 7th, 8th, and 9th Grade

Our Teen Travel program is for teens entering 7th - 9th grades who want to embark on an exciting journey filled with adventure and once in a lifetime extended trips.

This unit is lead by a dynamic, caring and educated staff who are there to encourage self-discovery, independence, and to help each teen shine as bright as they can.

Madrichim 10th Grade

Our Madrichim are campers who are entering 10th grade and have an interest in becoming future counselors. This leadership development program is very â&#x20AC;&#x153;hands onâ&#x20AC;? as well a peer bonding experience with weekly day trips to fun spots.

TEEN TRAVEL www.JCCAbramsCamps.org

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June 29

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BEACH July 6

July 7

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Indoor Go-Karts July 8 July 9

3 Day/2 Night Extended Trip

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July 15

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July 17 MUSIC GAME SHOW

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Session 3

July 20

Session 2

July 13

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Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio

August 17

= Late Return: 6 pm Pickup

= Late Return: 8 pm Pickup

** Extended trip departs 8/9 @ 8:00 am and returns 8/14 @ 3:00 pm

All Activities Subject To Change

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P.O. Box 875 Princeton Junction, NJ 08550-0875

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