Camp Komaroff
2024
AProgramof JewishLongBeach June24-August23 OpentoKinder-10th TraditionalCamp SpecialtyandSportsOptions CAMPKOMAROF F ALPERTJCC • SINCE 196 0
Your Top Artists
Staff
Wearecommittedtoprovidingeverycamperwithanenrichingsummerfilledwithnew friendshipsandfunwhileinasafe,secureenvironment.Manyofourcampcounselorsand administrativestaffgrewupatsummercampandwanttorecreatethemagictheyfelt growingupfortoday'scampers.
GioHerrera YouthDepartment Associate BrandonMurray YouthPrograms Manager EmilyGould Children,Youth,& FamilyDirector
2
Table of Contents
SwimmingatCamp|Pg.4
FreeSwimandLessons
TraditionalCamp|Pg.5-7
EnteringKindergartento8thGrade SportsCamp|Pg.9-10
Entering2ndto5thGrade
SpecialtyCamps|Pg.11
EnteringKindergartento5thGrade FieldTrips|Pg.12
Gibborim|Pg.13-14
Grades6th-8th,FieldTrips CampCalendar|Pg.15
InfoandRegistration|Pg.17-21
PromosandDiscounts|Pg.19
EarlyBird,Sibling CampOverview|Pg.22
PricingBreakdown
MartialArtsattheJ|Pg.23
AboutJewishLongBeach|Pg.24
DayCampDates
Week1:June24-28
Week2:July1-3(Closed4th/5th)
Week3:July8-12
Week4:July15-19
Week5:July22-26
Week6:July29-Aug2
Week7:Aug5-9
Week8:Aug12-16
Week9:19-23
3
Swimming at Camp
eeSwim
mtimeduringsummeriscertainlyahighlightoftheday!Camperswillhave opportunitytoswimeverydayineitherourheatedjuniorOlympicpool(3eetdeep)orourwadingpool(21/2feetdeep).
tersafetyisofutmostimportancetousandthatiswhyallstaffareCPR dfirstaidcertifiedandaretrainedinwatersafety.Ourcamper-to-staff osarethestrictestduringpooltimeandlifeguardsarealwaysonduty.
Camperswhopasstheswimtestareallowedinthedeependofthepool. Camperscanoptoutoftheswimtestiftheywouldprefertostayintheshallow endofthebigpoolorthewadingpool.Theswimtestisdemonstratingthe abilitytoswimfromoneendofthepooltotheotherwithoutstoppingor uiringassistance.
structionalSwim
raquaticsdepartmentrunsprivateandgroupswimlessonsthroughout mmerforanaddedfee.Swimlessonscanbescheduledduringthecampday dwewilltakecareofescortingandpickingupyourcamperfromtheirswim son.
4
Traditional Camp
CampKTraditionalCampistheultimatesummerdaycampexperience!Weareasocial campthatfocusesonbuildingself-confidence,cultivatingmeaningfulfriendships,and emotionalintelligenceallthewhileinafun,safeenvironment.
Cooking
Gaga
FunkyFridays
Shabbat
Arts&Crafts
Dance CampSongs TeamGames
FreeSwim
LanyardMaking
Science
ChallahMaking
Sports
NatureCrew
SpecialEvents
MitzvahProjects
Ooey-GooeySlime
FieldTrips
ParkDays
BeachDays
AndMore! 5
Made for you
Anakim“Giants”
RisingKinder&1stGraders
Mustbe5byAug2,2024
FieldTripseveryotherweek
LimitedSpecialtyCampoptions
Kochavim“Stars”
Rising2nd&3rdGraders
FieldTripeveryweek
ParkDayeveryweek
SpecialtyCampoptions
Gibborim“Heroes”
Rising6th-8thGraders
MultipleTripseachweek
CommunityProjectsonceaweek
Madrichim“Guides”
Rising8th-10thGraders
Counselor-in-Training
JobPreparedness
Nesharim“Eagles”
Rising4th&5thGraders
FieldTripeveryweek
ParkandBeachDayeachweek
SpecialtyCampoptions
6
Daily Mix
SampleSchedule
Ourdailyscheduleisalwayschanging!Withfieldtrips,in-housevisitors,parkandbeach days,notwodayswillbethesame!Certaincomponentsofthedayyourcampercanexpect tostayconsistent(likemorningcircleandswimtime),butsummercampistheperfect opportunitytotrynewactivitiesandgames!
9:00-9:30
9:30-10:15 10:15-11:00 11:00-11:45 11:45-12:00 12:00-12:30 12:30-1:00 1:00-2:00 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:30 3:30-4:00
BokerTov(MorningCircle)
GaGa
ChallahMaking
CapturetheFlag EggDrop
Lunch
ChangingforSwim/PoolRules
SwimTest+SwimTime!
ChangingFromSwim Playground
ClosingCircle
7
Day at Camp
8
Sports Camps
Mostsportscampsareopentocampers2nd-5thgrade
Sportscampersareabletojointraditionalcampforafieldtripforanadditionalfee($25-$75).
FloorHockeyMiniCamp
Week2:7/1-7/3
Heshoots,hescores!Floorhockeyisoneofourcampers’favoritesportsinthe gym!Comejoinusforaminicamptheweekofthe4thofJulyfilledwith practicedrillsandscrimmagesthatculminateintoatournament!Floorhockey isplayedwithfoamstickstominimizeinjury.Teamsarealsosmallerto maximizetimeplayingthepuck.Thiscampwilltakeplaceinsideourgymfrom 9am-11am.
FutsalSoccerCampwithFirstTouchSoccer
Week3:7/8-7/12,Week7:8/5-8/9(Opentoallages)
WearepartneringwithFirstTouchSoccertobringfutsaltosummercamp! FirstTouchhasexperiencerunningyear-roundclinicsandleaguesthatwill developyourcamper’ssoccerskills!Campwillconsistoftechnicalactivities, fungames,andscrimmages!Thiscampwilltakeplaceinourgymfrom9am-11 am.
9
Sports Camps
Mostsportscampsareopentocampers2nd-5thgrade
Sportscampersareabletojointraditionalcampforafieldtripforanadditionalfee($25-$75).
BBallersHoopsSchool
Week4:7/15-7/19,Week5:7/22-7/26
TheBBallersHoopsSchoolteamisreadytohoneyourcamper’sbasketball skills!Camperswillbesplitintoteamswheretheywillpracticethe fundamentalsofbasketballwithplentyofopportunitiestocompeteand improve.Thiscampwillrunfrom9am-11am.
SkateDogsSkateCamp
Week6:7/29-8/2
GrabyourskateboardandhelmetandjoinusforskatecampwithSkateDogs! CamperswillspendthemorningoffsitewithSkateDogslearningthebasicsof skateboardinglikeproperfooting,howtodrop-in,simpletricks,andhaving fun!Skatecampwillbe~9:30am-noon.Camperswillneedtobringtheirown skateboard,helmet,andpads.
10
Specialty Camps
Specialtycampersareabletojointraditionalcampforafieldtripforanadditionalfee($25-$75).
LegoCamps(Opentoallages)
Week4:7/15-7/19,Week6:7/29-8/2,Week8:8/12-8/16
LegoMartyisbackforSummer2024!LegoMartybringswithhimahostof experienceleadingLego-themedcampswithcampersofallagesfrom AdvancedRoboticswithLegotobeginnerclasseslikeLegoRobotWorldthat haveintroductorymotorsintroduced.Formoreinformationonthespecific classes,pleaserefertotheindividualsessionsonourregistrationpage.
LearnmoreaboutLegoswithLegoMarty:Photos,Videos
CulinaryCampwithChefPatti(Opentocampers2ndgrade+)
Week5:7/22-7/26,Week7:8/5-8/9
Let’sgetcookingwithChefPattiFleetwood!Camperswillreceivehands-on traininginakitchenlabenvironment,learningculinaryskillssuchas kitchen/foodsafety,measuring,knifesafetyandcuttingtechniques,basic nutrition,andvariouscookingtechniques.Noexperienceisneeded.Campers willworkthroughtheentirecookingprocessfromstarttofinish!
11
On Tour
TraditionalCampFieldTrips
Belowarethefieldtripstraditionalcampwillbegoingon.Sports/Specialtycampersareabletojoin traditionalcampforafieldtripforanadditionalfee($25-$75).
Anakim
Wk1:TanakaFarms(LN)
Wk2:4thofJulyPartyat
theJ!(IH)
Wk3:PuppyParty(IH)
Wk4:AdventureCity
Wk5:SantaAnaZoo
Wk6:AtlantisPlayCenter
Wk7:WaterPartyattheJ (IH)
Wk8:ReptileShow(IH)
Wk9:DiscoveryCube
Kochavim
Wk1:Knott‘sBerryFarm (LN)
Wk2:Hapik+Movies
Wk3:MedievalTimes
Wk4:SoakCity(LN)
Wk5:Boomers!
Wk6:AtlantisPlayCenter
Wk7:GetAir
Wk8:Bowling
Wk9:John’sIncrediblePizza
Key:LateNight(LN),In-HouseActivity(IH)
Nesharim
Wk1:Knott‘sBerryFarm (LN)
Wk2:Hapik+Movies
Wk3:MedievalTimes
Wk4:SoakCity(LN)
Wk5:Boomers!
Wk6:AtlantisPlayCenter
Wk7:SkyZone
Wk8:IceSkating
Wk9:AdventureLagoon
12
Gibborim (6th - 8th)
Gibborimisforouroldestcamperswhoarereadyforindependenceandwantto exploreLAandOrangeCountyallsummerlong!Theirscheduleistypically comprisedofonemitzvah(commandment-gooddeed)projectperweek,one beach/bayday(Fridays),andtheremainingdaysspentadventuringallaroundthe area!
OurGibborimgroupwillhaveadedicatedteenspaceinthebuildingthissummer withastaff-to-camperratioof1:8.Theycanswimanycampdayspentin-houseor ontripswithearlyreturns(2pm).Gibborimcampersmaygooffinsmallgroupsfor somefieldtripswithparent/guardianapproval.Wehaveregularcheck-intimes throughoutthedaytohelpensuresafetyandfacilitateresponsibleindependence.
Weunderstandmostofourteencampershavephones,however,campshouldbe spentsocializinginpersonwithfriendsandhavingfun.Wewillhavededicated electronicusetimesdesignatedontheschedule(typically30minutesperday), howeveroutsideofthatspecifiedtime,theexpectationisthatelectronicsare away.
Ourgoalforthisgroupistofacilitatehealthyrelationshipsthatteachpropersocial skillsheadingintothemostformativeyearsofateenager'slife.Campershave considerableinputontheirdailyschedulewheninthebuildingandwillhaveplenty ofopportunitiestoplanprogramsaroundtheirowninterests.Wehopetohave yourcamperinourGibborimgroupthissummer!Ifyouhavequestionsabout itineraryorgrouppolicies,pleasecontactyouth@alpertjcc.org.
13
On Tour
Gibborim(6th-8th)CampFieldTrips
BelowarethefieldtripsGibborimcamperswillbegoingon.Gibborimgoonmultipletripseveryweekand participateincommunityprojectsattheJ.
14
Key:LateNight(LN),In-HouseActivity(IH),Overnight(ON) Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 CookingProject(IH) SkyZone Knotts(LN) OCRopesCourse BayDay&2ndStreet 2 USSIowa& ShorelineVillage SunsetBeachPaddle Boarding&Kayaking Helpw/SeniorLuncheon 4thofJulyParty(IH) CLOSED CLOSED 3 CookingProject& Mitzvah(IH) GetAir Boomers! CalBowl BayDay&2ndStreet 4 SealBeachCleanUp& Pigeon’sRollerRink OCZoo&Waterbikes SoakCity(ON) LongBeachRising BayDay&2ndStreet 5 CookingProject& Mitzvah(IH) Movies&SealBeach ScavengerHunt TopGolf LongBeachRinksIce Skating BayDay&2ndStreet 6 SealBeachCleanup& MainStreet So-FiStadiumTour OCFair NickelNickel BayDay&2ndStreet 7 CookingProject& Mitzvah(IH) AdventureLagoon Dave&Busters(ON) BalboaFunZone& Ferry BayDay&2ndStreet 8 SealBeachCleanUp& Pigeon’sRollerRink AquariumofthePacific RagingWaters IceSkating BayDay&2ndStreet 9 CookingProject& Mitzvah(IH) SunsetBeachPaddle Boarding&Kayaking LAZoo HapikClimbingGym &Movies BayDay&2ndStreet
6/246/28 7/17/5 7/87/12 7/157/19 7/227/26 7/298/2 8/58/9 8/128/16
Camp Calendar
Anakim(K/1):A Kochavim(2/3):K Nesharim(4/5):N
Gibborim(6-8):G
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15
KEY
ParkDay BeachDay LateNight
8/23 Overnight G G G G G N N N N N N N K K K K K K K A A A A A A G A A A K/N K/N K/N K/N K/N K/N K/N K/N K/N N N N N N N N G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G
FieldTrip In-houseActivity
8/19-
Day at Camp
16
Camp Information
CampHours
Generalcamphoursare9AM-4PM.Drop-offwillbeginat8:45AM.Pick-upwillbeginat3:30PMandend at4PM.Extendedcareisavailablebeginningat7:30AMandendingat6PM.WedonotofferonlyAMor onlyPMextendedcare.Extendedcareisanadditional$125/week
FoodPolicies
Campersarerequiredtobringtheirownlunchtocampeveryday.Wedonotproviderefrigeratorsor microwaves,sopleaseplanaccordingly.Sendyourcamperwithnecessaryutensils.Weareanut-free camp.Donotsendyourcamperwithfoodcontainingtreenutsorpeanuts.Wewillaskyourcampertoput itaway.
MedicalPolicies
Allcampersarerequiredtohaveup-to-datevaccinationsonfilewithcampbeforetheyareabletoattend. Wewillhaveafew“pre-camp”orientationdayswhereparents/guardianscandroptherecordsoff.If noneofthosedateswork,youcanstopbyanytimetodropoffacopy.Failuretoproviderecordswillresult inaforfeitureofthecampspot.Ifyouwouldliketorequestawaiver,pleasereachouttoBrandonMurray (bmurray@alpertjcc.org),howeverthereisnoguaranteeofexemption.
FinancialAid
CampKomaroffprovidesneed-basedfinancialaidupto50%ofcampdues.Financialaiddoesnotapplyto theregistrationfee.Financialaid,incombinationwithotherdiscounts,willnevergoabove50%ofcamp fees.Torequestafinancialaidapplication,pleasecontactBrandonMurray(bmurray@alpertjcc.org).
17
Camp Information
Billing(PleaseReadCarefully!)
Weeks1-5ofcampwillbebilledonJune1,2024.Weeks6-9ofcampwillbebilledonJuly1,2024.Oncea campfeeischarged,therearenorefunds.Ifyouwouldliketocancelaweekofcamp,sendanemailtothe youthemail(youth@alpertjcc.org).Besuretoincludeyourchild’snameandtheweeknumber.Substitutions maybeavailablebasedonavailability.PaymentsmadeusingACHwillreceivea3%discount.
TosetupcamppaymentsonACH,gothroughregistrationasusual.Onthecheckoutpageattheveryend, Daxkowillaskyouforapaymentmethod.Select“BankDraft”andfilloutthenecessaryinformation. Selectyournewlyaddedbankaccountasyourpreferredmethodofpaymentandyouareallset!Ifyou haveanyissuesaddinganewpaymentmethod,wecanassistoverthephone.
ChangestoCampStatus
Allchangestocampattendancearesubjecttoavailability.Wecannotguaranteethatthedesiredweekor optionisavailable,especiallywithlimitedcapacityforsomeofourspecialtyorsportscamps.Ifyouwould liketorequestachange,emailouryouthemail(youth@alpertjcc.org)outliningwhichweeksyouwouldlike toadd/drop.Additionalcampfeesmayapplyifthedesiredoptionsaremoreexpensivethanthosealready registeredfor.Ifasubstituteisrequestedforacheapercampoptionafterbillinghasoccurred,therewill notbearefundforthedifference.
18
Save on Summer
EarlyBirdRegistration
SecureyourspotbeforeMarch1standreceive50%off registrationfees!Thesystemwillautomaticallyprovidethe discountsonocodeisnecessary!
SiblingDiscounts
Payforonechildatfullpriceandgeta10%discountonall theothersiblings!Discountwon’tbereflectedatcheckout, howeverwewillapplythediscountafterregistration.
Siblingdiscountdoesnotapplytoregistrationfees.
19
How to Register
RegisterOnline!
CampregistrationisentirelyonlinethroughDaxko.Ifyouhaveregisteredfor anyotherprogramattheAJCCbefore,youlikelyhaveanaccountalready withus.Ifyoudonot,youwillneedtocreateone.Thiscanbedoneby selectingyouragegroupbelow,thenclicking"SignUp"intheupperrighthandcorner.Youwillneedtoaddinformationaboutyourcampertoyour Daxkoprofilebeforeyoucanregisterthem.
Clicktheagegroupbelowtoberedirectedtoeachagegroup'srespective registrationpage.
Anakim(Kinder/FirstGrade)
Kochavim(Second/ThirdGrade)
Nesharim(Fourth/FifthGrade)
Gibborim(MiddleSchool)
MadrichimLeadershipProgram(8th-10thGrade)
Pleaseemailyouth@alpertjcc.orgforassistanceregistering.
20
Camp FAQs
Docampersswimeveryday?
Camperswillhavetheoptiontoswimnearly everydayatcamp.Someexceptionsapplyifyour camperisoutonafieldtriporinaspecialtycamp thatconflictswithswimtime.Wedotypicallyoffer swimearlierinthedayforcampersinPMspecialty camps.Campersthatopttonotswimoftenspend additionaltimeeitherinthegymoratplayground.
WhatdoIneedtopackformycampereachday?
Camperswillneedalunch,swimstuff(don’tforget thesunscreen!),close-toedshoes,andawater bottle.Werecommendpackinganextrasnackas weareprettyactivethroughouttheday.
PLEASELABELEVERYTHINGYOUSENDWITH YOURCAMPER.
Doescamphavenaptime?
Campdoesnothavenaptime.Intheextreme circumstanceacamperneedsanap,wecanoften accommodateoneinthecampoffice,howeverit shouldnotbearegularoccurrence.
Canmychildbringtoysorelectronics?
Campshouldbefreeofelectronicsandtoysfrom home.Therewillbeplentyoftimeaftercampfor thosethingsandwewouldratherspendthetimeat camptogether.CampKomaroffisnotresponsible forthetheftordamageofpersonalproperty. Ismychildresponsibleforcarryingtheirown belongingswiththemallday?
Wetrytohavedesignatedhomeroomswhereeach campgroupcanleavetheirbelongingstominimize theamountofstuffyourcamperhastocarry.We willoftenhavethembringalloftheirbelongingsto thelockerroomsbeforeswimtime,howeverthe remainderofthedaytheytypicallyonlyhavetheir waterbottlewiththem.
Pleasereachouttocampatyouth@alpertjcc.org ifyouhaveanyadditionalquestions.Campcan alsobereachedat(562)337-2386.
21
Camp Overview
22 Traditional Camp 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANAKIM $381.44M $443.30 $235M $272 $371.44M $433.30 $381.44M $443.30 $371.44M $433.30 $371.44M $433.30 $381.44M $443.30 $371.44M $433.30 $371.44M $433.30 KOCHAVIM $381.44M $443.30 $235M $272 $371.44M $433.30 $381.44M $443.30 $371.44M $433.30 $371.44M $433.30 $381.44M $443.30 $371.44M $433.30 $371.44M $433.30 NESHARIM $381.44M $443.30 $235M $272 $371.44M $433.30 $381.44M $443.30 $371.44M $433.30 $371.44M $433.30 $381.44M $443.30 $371.44M $433.30 $371.44M $433.30 GIBBORIM $474.23M $515.46 $278M $303 $464M $505 $484.54M $525.77 $464M $505 $464M $505 $484.54M $525.77 $464M $505 $464M $505 MADRICHIM CIT $100M $115 $100M $115 $100M $115 $100M $115 $100M $115 $100M $115 $100M $115 $100M $115 $100M $115 SPORTS CAMPS FloorHockey $250M/$290 IndoorSoccer (Futsal) $438M/$500 BBallersBasketball $490M/$550 PerWeek SkateDogs $490M/$550 IndoorSoccer (Futsal) $438M$500 SPECIALTY CAMPS Lego $490M/$550 Culinary $438M/$500 Lego $490M/$550 Culinary $438M/$500 Lego $490M/$550 TeenCooking $490M/$550 Gibborimonly TeenCooking $490M/$550 Gibborimonly Art $490M/$550 Infocomingsoon Key:AJCCMemberPrice(M) Registrationfee:$50,Latefee:$50
Martial Arts at the J
LearnMartialArtswithSenseiMac
MartialArtsisagreatwaytobuildconfidenceandself-esteemwhileinstilling self-discipline,respect,concentration,andcourtesy.
YouthClasses(ages2-5,6-12)
Parent&Me
MixedMartialArts(ages6+)
AJCCMemberssaveonclassfees! Siblingdiscountsfor3+children
MeetYourSensei
SenseiMachasover50yearsofexperienceandhasearnedmultipleblack andbrownbelts.HehasstudieddozensofMartialArtsstylesandteaches skillsfrom17differentstyles.Heteacheseveryonefromtheyoungest beginnerstoadvancedadultstudents.
Visitalpertjcc.org/martial-artstoseethefullclassschedule Toregister,contactSenseiMac(NelsonMcKinney)at(562)688-9994
23
About Jewish Long Beach
JewishLongBeachisthecentralorganizationofthreeentities:the JewishFederationofGreaterLongBeach,theBarbara&RayAlpert JewishCommunityCenter(AlpertJCC),andtheJewishCommunity FoundationofGreaterLongBeach
JEWISHFEDERATIONOF GREATERLONGBEACH
TheJewishFederationunifies andconnectstheJewish communitythrougheffective fundraisingandphilanthropic resources,planning, communitycollaborating, providingessentialservices andactivitiesanddeveloping leadersforourfuture.
ALPERTJCC
TheAlpertJCCisaplace whereindividuals,families, andcommunitiescome togetherforJewishculture, childcare,fitness, recreation,andsocializingin asafeandinclusive environment.Allare welcomehere.
JEWISHCOMMUNITY FOUNDATIONOF GREATERLONGBEACH
TheJewishCommunity Foundationisyourpartnerin creatingJewishlegaciesthat leavealastingimpacton yourfamily,community,and thecharitablecausesclosest toyourheart.
24
A L P E R T
LEARNSOME CampSongs
BOOMCHICKABOOM
Thisisarepeat-after-me-song!
IsaidaBOOMCHICKA-BOOM!
IsaidaBOOM,Chicka-BOOM!
IsaidaBOOM,chicka-rocka, chicka-rocka,Chicka-BOOM!
Ohyeah!
Uh-huh!
Onemoretime...!
Songrepeatswithdifferentstyles!
SWIMMINGSWIMMING
Swimming,swimminginthe swimmingpool
Whendaysarehot,whendays arecold,intheswimmingpool
Breaststroke,sidestroke,doggy paddletoo
Don'tyouwishyouneverhad anythingelsetodo,but...
Songrepeats,eachtimewitha lyricreplacedbyadancemove! PhotosbyCaitlin&Co.
ALPERTJCC WeinbergJewishLong BeachCampus 3801E.WillowSt. LongBeach,CA90815 (562)426-7601 alpertjcc.org
CAMPKOMAROF F ALPERTJCC • SINCE 196 0
