WhoWeAre|Pg.4
MeetOurStaff
SwimmingatCamp|Pg.5
FreeSwimandLessons
TraditionalCamp|Pg.6-8
EnteringTKgartento8thGrade
FieldTrips|Pg.9
SpecialtyCamps|Pg.10-11
Cooking,Legos,Soccer,Science,Art Gibborim|Pg.12-13
Grades6th-8th,FieldTrips Counselors|Pg.14
CITs,Shlichim,Hiring FAQ|Pg.15
GeneralInformation|Pg.16-17
PromosandDiscounts|Pg.18
MemberExclusives,PublicDeals CampOverview|Pg.19
PricingBreakdown HowtoRegister|Pg.20
AboutJewishLongBeach|Pg.21
DayCampDates
Week1:June23-27
Week2:June30-July4 (Closed4th)
Week3:July7-11
Week4:July14-18
Week5:July21-25
Week6:July28-Aug1
Week7:Aug4-8
Week8:Aug11-15
Week9:Aug18-22
Emily,Director
MackenzieandMadison(10),NesharimCampers
Jamare,Manager
Sarai(12),GibborimCamper
WHO WE ARE
CampKomaroff
Theheartandsoulofourcampisourstaff.Itisnotuncommonfor camperstoreturnasstaff,andevenchooseCampKomarofffortheir ownchildren.Camperengagementisthecoreofourphilosophy.We are,firstandforemost,asocialcampwiththegoalofcampersleaving ourprogrammoreemotionallyintelligentthanwhentheyfirstarrived. Yourcamperwillbesingingcampsongsallthewayhomeandchatting aboutthenewfriendstheymadethroughouttheweek!
MeetOurTeam
EmilyGould
Children,Youth,&FamilyDirector IjoinedtheJtobuildaworkfamilyandcreateaspacewheremychildren —andyours—canmakelifelongfriendshipsandmeaningfulconnections. Mypassionliesincontinuouslyenhancingourprogramswithcreativity, thoughtfulness,anddedication.Istrivetobringhumor,warmth,and genuinecaretoeveryinteraction,fosteringstrongpartnershipswith childrenandtheirfamilies.Together,we’rebuildingavibrantand supportivecommunity!
ris
uth,&FamilyEducationManager
rtoftheJmyentireadultlife,beginningasaPre-Kteacher cadebeforetransitioningtoEducationCoordinatorandnow nager.Mydaughtergraduatedfromthepreschool program,andmyfamilyhavebeenproudAJCCmemberssinceIwasa child.Supportingandfosteringgrowthinteachers,children,andfamilies ismypassion,andI’mhonoredtohelpshapeourvisionandphilosophy yearafteryear.
MMING AT CAMP
TEDheatedjuniorOlympicpool(3-5' ol(2½'deep) veryday certifiedstaff yatalltimes beallowedinthedeepend esforcamperswhoprefernottoswim
lessonsforadditionalfee bescheduledduringthecampday vationsopenMay/June
Summer2025CamperswillbetheFIRSTtoexperience
TheHOTnewwaytostaycool!
Shadedseating
BBQgrillsandpicniclawn
Outdoorprojector
SoCal-inspiredlandscaping
Splashfountain
TRADITIONAL CAMP
ampKomaroffTraditionalCampistheultimatesummerday ampexperience!Weareasocialcampthatfocusesonbuilding elf-confidence,cultivatingmeaningfulfriendships,andemotional ntelligenceallthewhileinafun,safeenvironment.
Shabbat
Arts&Crafts
Science
ChallahMaking
Sports
NatureCrew
SpecialEvents
Dance CampSongs
TeamGames
FreeSwim
LanyardMaking
MitzvahProjects
Ooey-GooeySlime
FieldTrips
ParkDays
BeachDays
Anakim
on-a-keem “Giants”
RisingTK-1st Graders
Mustbe4bySept1,2025
FieldTripeveryThursday SelectSpecialtyTracks
Kochavim
o-ha-veem Stars”
Nesharim
eh-shar-eem
Eagles”
Rising2nd&3rd Graders
Gibborim
gee-bor-eem “Heroes”
Rising4th&5th Graders
FieldTripeveryThursday
ParkDayeveryWednesday SpecialtyTracks
Madrichim
mod-reh-heem “Guides”
Rising6th-8th Graders
FieldTripeveryweek
ParkDayeveryWednesday
BayDayeveryFriday SpecialtyTracks
MultipleTripseveryweek onMondays,Tuesdays, andThursdays BayDayonFridays CommunityProjectsonce aweek
Rising8th-10th Graders
Counselor-in-Training JobPreparedness
SampleSchedule
Ourdailyscheduleisalwayschanging!Withfieldtrips,parkandbeach days,notwodayswillbethesame!Certaincomponentsoftheday yourcampercanexpecttostayconsistent(likemorningcircleand swimtime),butsummercampistheperfectopportunitytotrynew activitiesandgames!
30 BokerTov(MorningCircle) :15 GaGa :00 ChallahMaking
11:00-11:45 CapturetheFlag 11:45-12:00 EggDrop
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:00 ChangingforSwim/PoolRules
1:00-2:00 SwimTest+SwimTime! 2:00-2:30 ChangingFromSwim
2:30-3:30 Playground
3:30-4:00 ClosingCircle
TraditionalCampFieldTrips
Belowarethefieldtripstraditionalcampwillbegoingonevery Thursday.Allspecialtycamperswilltakethedayofffromtheir specialtycamptojointraditionalcampforthefieldtrips!
WE GOT SKILLS
SpecialtyTracks
SpecialtycamperswilljointraditionalcampforThursdayfieldtrips, latenightsandovernightsatnoadditionalcost.
CookingwithChefPattiFleetwood(2ndgrade+)
Wk1:6/23-6/27,Wk7:8/4-8/8,Wk9:8/18-8/22
Hands-ontraininginkitchenlab
Learnculinaryskillssuchaskitchen/foodsafety,measuring, knifesafetyandcuttingtechniques,basicnutrition,andvarious cookingtechniques
Movethroughentirecookingprocessfromstarttofinish! Noexperienceisneeded
LegoCampswithLegoMarty(TK-5th)
Wk2:6/30-7/3,Wk6:7/28-8/1,Wk8:8/11-8/15
Acampfavorite!
BeginnerclasseslikeLegoRobotWorldtoAdvancedRobotics withLego
Seespecificclassdetailsunderregistrationonwebsite LearnmoreaboutLegoswithLegoMarty:Photos,Videos
WE GOT SKILLS
FutsalSoccerwithFirstTouchSoccer(TK-5th)
Wk3:7/7-7/11
Stepupyourskillswithindoorsoccer
Technicalactivities,fungames,andscrimmages
Takesplaceinourgymfrom9am-11am
Ooey-GooeyScienceCamp(TK-5th)
Wk4:7/14-7/18
Havemessyfunwhileapplyingthescientificmethod
Other(notsomessyprojects)mayincludephysics-based projectssuchasaneggdrop,boatsandbuoyancy,and elephanttoothpaste
ArtwithMs.Lockett(TK-5th)
Wk5:7/21-7/25
Explorecreativitythroughmultiplemediumsandtechniques Embracethehands-on,messynatureofartwithourresident artspecialist
GIBBORIM
Gibborimisforouroldestcamperswhoarereadyfor independenceandwanttoexploreLAandOrangeCountywith eirfriendsallsummer!
Weeklyschedulecomprisedof MitzvahMondays(communityserviceprojects)
Beach/bayday(Fridays)
Remainingdaysspentadventuringaroundthearea
Dedicatedteenspace
Staff-to-camperratioof1:8
Swimmingondaysin-houseortripswithearlyreturns(2pm) Maygooffinsmallgroupsforsomefieldtripswith parent/guardianapproval
Regularcheck-intimesthroughoutthedaytohelpensure safetyandfacilitateresponsibleindependence
Dedicatedelectronicusetimes(~30min/day),outsideofthat specifiedtime,theexpectationisthatelectronicsareaway Facilitateshealthyrelationshipsthatteachpropersocialskills headingintothemostformativeyearsofateenager'slife
Teenshaveconsiderableinputontheirdailyscheduleandhave plentyofopportunitiestoplanprogramsaroundtheirinterests
WehopetohaveyourcamperinourGibborimgroupthissummer!
Ifyouhavequestionsaboutitineraryorgrouppolicies,please contactyouth@alpertjcc.org.
GIBBORIM (6TH - 8TH) FieldTrip&ActivitySchedule(Grades6-8)
COUNSELORS
MadrichimCIT(Counselors-in-Training
Grades8th-10th
Serveasrolemodeltoyoungercampers
Assistwithspecialty/sportscamps
Developleadershipandcommunicationskills
Mentoringandfeedbackeachsession
ForquestionsregardingourMadrichimprogram,contactJamare Harris(jharris@alpertjcc.org).Seeregistrationformoredetails.
IsraeliCounselors(Shlichim)
CounselorsfromIsrael(Hebrewfor“emissaries”)
MadepossiblebypartnershipwiththeJewishAgencyforIsrael Participateinregularcounselordutiesandoftenleadspecialty activitiessuchasIsraeliCultureorChallahMaking
OpensawindowforcamperstoseethewiderworldbeyondLong Beach
JoinOurTeam:NowHiringCampCounselors Ages16+
Getpaidtostafffunfieldtripsandactivities
FreegymaccesstooneofLongBeachPosts’Top5GymsinLong Beach
EmployeeDiscountprogram:saveonthemeparkticketsand experiences
CAMP FAQ
Docampersswimeveryday?
Camperswillhavetheoptiontoswimnearlyeverydayatcamp.Someexceptionsapplyifyourcamperisoutonafield triporinaspecialtycampthatconflictswithswimtime.WedotypicallyofferswimearlierinthedayforcampersinPM specialtycamps.Campersthatopttonotswimoftenspendadditionaltimeeitherinthegymoratplayground.
WhatdoIneedtopackformycampereachday?
Camperswillneedalunch,swimstuff(don’tforgetthesunscreen!),close-toedshoes,andawaterbottle.We recommendpackinganextrasnackasweareprettyactivethroughouttheday. PLEASELABELEVERYTHINGYOUSENDWITHYOURCAMPER.
Doescamphavenaptime?
Campdoesnothavenaptime.Intheextremecircumstanceacamperneedsanap,wecanoftenaccommodateonein thecampoffice,howeveritshouldnotbearegularoccurrence.
Canmychildbringtoysorelectronics?
Campshouldbefreeofelectronicsandtoysfromhome.Therewillbeplentyoftimeaftercampforthosethingsand wewouldratherspendthetimeatcamptogether.CampKomaroffisnotresponsibleforthetheftordamageof personalproperty.
Ismychildresponsibleforcarryingtheirownbelongingswiththemallday?
Wetrytohavedesignatedhomeroomswhereeachcampgroupcanleavetheirbelongingstominimizetheamountof stuffyourcamperhastocarry.Wewilloftenhavethembringalloftheirbelongingstothelockerroomsbeforeswim time,howevertheremainderofthedaytheytypicallyonlyhavetheirwaterbottlewiththem.
Pleasereachouttocampatyouth@alpertjcc.orgifyouhaveanyadditionalquestions.Campcanalso bereachedat(562)337-2386.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
CampHours
Generalcamphoursare8AM-4PM.Drop-offrunsfrom8AM-9AM.Pick-upwillbeginat3:30PMandendat4PM. Extendedcareisavailablefrom4PM-5PM.Extendedcareisanadditional$60/week
FoodPolicies
Campersarerequiredtobringtheirownlunchtocampeveryday.Wedonotproviderefrigeratorsormicrowaves,so pleaseplanaccordingly.Sendyourcamperwithnecessaryutensils.
AsaJewishcamp,weaskfamiliestohelpmaintainakosher-stylecampbyavoidingporkandshellfishproducts,as wellasavoidingcombiningdairyandmeattogether.
Weareanut-freecamp.Donotsendyourcamperwithfoodcontainingtreenutsorpeanuts.Wewillaskyourcamper toputitaway.
MedicalPolicies
Allcampersarerequiredtohaveup-to-datevaccinationsonfilewithcampbeforetheyareabletoattend.Wewill haveafew“pre-camp”orientationdayswhereparents/guardianscandroptherecordsoff.Ifnoneofthosedates work,youcanstopbyanytimetodropoffacopy.Failuretoproviderecordswillresultinaforfeitureofthecampspot. Ifyouwouldliketorequestawaiver,pleasereachouttoJamareHarris(jharris@alpertjcc.org),howeverthereisno guaranteeofexemption.
FinancialAid
CampKomaroffprovidesneed-basedfinancialaidupto30%ofcampdues.Financialaiddoesnotapplytothe registrationfee.Financialaid,incombinationwithotherdiscounts,willnevergoabove30%ofcampfees.Torequesta financialaidapplication,pleasecontactJamareHarris(jharris@alpertjcc.org).
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
ChangestoCampStatus
Allchangestocampattendancearesubjecttoavailability.Wecannotguaranteethatthedesiredweekoroptionis available,especiallywithlimitedcapacityforsomeofourspecialtyorsportscamps.Ifyouwouldliketorequesta change,emailouryouthemail(youth@alpertjcc.org)outliningwhichweeksyouwouldliketoadd/drop.Additional campfeesmayapplyifthedesiredoptionsaremoreexpensivethanthosealreadyregisteredfor.Ifasubstituteis requestedforacheapercampoptionafterbillinghasoccurred,therewillnotbearefundforthedifference.
Billing(PleaseReadCarefully!)
Eachcampsessionisautomaticallyscheduledtobebilled14dayspriortothestartdate.Ifyouwouldliketocancela weekofcamp,sendanemailtotheyouthemail(youth@alpertjcc.org).Besuretoincludeyourchild’snameandthe weeknumber.Substitutionsmaybeavailablebasedonavailability.
PaymentsmadeusingACHwillreceivea3%discount.
TosetupcamppaymentsonACH,gothroughregistrationasusual.Onthecheckoutpageattheveryend,Daxkowill askyouforapaymentmethod.Select“BankDraft”andfilloutthenecessaryinformation.Selectyournewlyadded bankaccountasyourpreferredmethodofpaymentandyouareallset!Ifyouhaveanyissuesaddinganewpayment method,wecanassistoverthephone.
(Koch/Nesh)
(Gibb)
PRICING OVERVIEW
persession(3Wks)
persession(3Wks)
(Koch/Nesh)
persession(3Wks)
(Ank/Koch/Nesh)
(Ank/Koch/Nesh)
(Ank/Koch/Nesh)
(Ank/Koch/Nesh)
(Ank/Koch/Nesh)
(Ank/Koch/Nesh)
(Gibb)
$470 (Koch/Nesh)
(Gibb)
HOW TO REGISTER
JCCMemberPriorityregistration:Now-March6,2025 ublicregistrationopensonMarch7
Itpaystobeamember!
Discounted&priorityprogramregistration,motivatinggroup workouts,spaciousexercisestudioandsauna,indoorbasketball andpickleball,communityevents
Jointodaytoaccessprioritycampregistrationandsecureyour spot!Clickheretolearnmore.
Pleasenote:Toreceivememberpricing&discountsforcamp,yourAJCC FamilyMembershipmustbeactivebeforeyousignuponline!
RegisterOnline OnlineviaDaxko
Ifyou'veregisteredforAJCCprogramsbefore,youlikely haveanaccount
Ifnot,createonebyselectingyouragegroupandclicking "SignUp."YoumustaddcamperinformationtoyourDaxko profilebeforeregistration.
licktheagegroupbelowtoseeregistrationoptions
nakim(TK/FirstGrade)
ochavim(Second/ThirdGrade)
esharim(Fourth/FifthGrade)
Gibborim(MiddleSchool)
MadrichimLeadershipProgram(8th-10thGrade)
We’rehappytohelp!
orassistancewithregisteringforcamp:youth@alpertjcc.org orassistancewithmembershipandmemberdiscounts: embership@alpertjcc.org
ABOUT JEWISH LONG BEACH
JewishLongBeachisthecentralorganizationofthreeentities:the JewishFederationofGreaterLongBeach,theBarbara&Ray AlpertJewishCommunityCenter(AlpertJCC),andtheJewish CommunityFoundationofGreaterLongBeach
JewishFederationofGreaterLongBeach
TheJewishFederationunifiesandconnectstheJewish communitythrougheffectivefundraisingandphilanthropic resources,planning,communitycollaborating,providing essentialservicesandactivitiesanddevelopingleadersfor ourfuture.
AlpertJewishCommunityCenter(AJCC)
TheAlpertJCCisaplacewhereindividuals,families,and communitiescometogetherforJewishculture,childcare, fitness,recreation,andsocializinginasafeandinclusive environment.Allarewelcomehere.
JewishCommunityFoundationofGreaterLongBeach
TheJewishCommunityFoundationisyourpartnerin creatingJewishlegaciesthatleavealastingimpactonyour family,community,andthecharitablecausesclosest toyourheart.
LEARN CAMPSONGS
BOOMCHICKABOOM
Thisisarepeat-after-me-song!
IsaidaBOOMCHICKA-BOOM!
IsaidaBOOM,Chicka-BOOM!
IsaidaBOOM,chicka-rocka, chicka-rocka,Chicka-BOOM! Ohyeah!
Uh-huh!
Onemoretime...!
Songrepeatswithdifferent styles!
SWIMMINGSWIMMING
Swimming,swimminginthe swimmingpool
Whendaysarehot,whendays arecold,intheswimmingpool
Breaststroke,sidestroke,doggy paddletoo
Don'tyouwishyouneverhad anythingelsetodo,but...
Songrepeats,eachtimewitha lyricreplacedbyadancemove!
ALPERTJCC
WeinbergJewishLongBeachCampus 3801E.WillowSt.LongBeach,CA90815 (562)426-7601•alpertjcc.org
PhotosbyCaitlin&Co.
