Mandel JCC Day Camp Brochure Summer 2023

A Two Campus Advantage

SAFRAN PARK MANDEL JCC, BEACHWOOD

All J-Day Camp campers start the day together as a community with Rock the Rock and ends the day with Wrap the Rock at Safran Park. Campers who spend their days in Beachwood make full use of the beautiful, wooded campus with an outdoor pool, spray ground, Gaga pits and sports fields. Programming will also take place in the indoor Arts and Crafts Building, multi-purpose classrooms, dance studios and auditorium.

HALLE PARK BURTON, OHIO

Halle Park sits on 325 acres owned by Mandel JCC and shares a lake with Camp Wise. Campers spend time on the lake using fun and exciting water equipment like stand-up paddle boards, peddle boats, aqua jumps and jungle gyms. The Deborah Ann November Aquatics Center includes a pool, two water slides and sprayground. Campers also enjoy ropes courses, archery, sports fields and hiking.

Anisfield

AT SAFRAN PARK OR HALLE PARK • GRADES K-1 • 9 AM – 4 PM

Our kindergarten and 1st grade campers are treated to an active, nurturing and fun-filled experience. Each day, campers will use their imaginations, participate in sports and swimming, and get creative in Makerspace, art and drama. Campers will learn about teamwork and build community all while having a blast outside.

NEW

THIS SUMMER

GRADES K-1 OFFERED AT BOTH SITES! We’re excited for our youngest campers to have the opportunity to choose their camp site. Pick-up and drop-off will take place in Beachwood and Halle Park campers will be bused to and from the Burton site.

Anisfield Day Camps At A Glance (Grades K-1)

BEACHWOOD

ART

Campers will participate in daily art instruction and explore creativity through multiple mediums. Projects infused with Judaism, nature, STEAM and camp values allow campers to find new ways to express themselves.

MAKERSPACE

Play-Doh®, Magnatiles® and Kinetic Sand®, oh my! Each day, these villages take on a new STEAM based challenge. Makerspace encourages collaboration, fine motor skill development and problem-solving as campers become more confident creators.

SPORTS

Through soccer, baseball, basketball and gaga, campers develop new skills all while being part of a team. Campers will also participate in yoga, obstacle courses and fitness challenges that encourage them to enjoy being active.

MUSIC / DANCE / DRAMA

Song circles, hip-hop and dramatic play allow children to flex their imaginations. They will be introduced to beloved camp traditions and will find themselves singing and dancing all year long.

GRADE1

BEACHWOOD

M AYIMWATER SAFRANPARK

SWIM

Each day, campers participate in both instructional and free swim. Under the guidance of our aquatics staff, campers gain new skills in and out of the water.

SAFETY TOWN (KINDERGARTEN)

Our kindergarten campers learn about emergency preparedness, fire safety, weather, traffic, bike riding, street crossing and stranger safety – all right here at camp during Session 3.

LAKE (HALLE PARK ONLY)

Paddle boats, Aqua Jumps, sand castles and more! Campers love age appropriate water play at our Halle Park lakefront.

TEVA

What a better way to explore our beautiful campus than through an immersive Teva (Nature) program. Campers will be guided on nature walks, trail hikes, outdoor adventures and more!

ALL KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN CAMP 360 – A TASTE OF EVERYTHING! PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:

Anisfield Day Camp At Halle Park

GRADES 2-5 • BURTON, OH • 9 AM – 4 PM

Anisfield campers in grades 2 through 8 will enjoy our beautiful, wooded property in Burton, Ohio. Campers start their day at The J in Beachwood with a full camp Rock the Rock gathering, then continue finding their fun with friends and counselors during an active bus ride to Burton.

Campers customize their individual experience by signing up for a variety of majors. This allows them to be immersed in activities they love while finding new passions. Campers swim daily and Camp 360 groups will have lake activities at least twice per week.

MAJORS

MAJORS WITH EXTRA FEES

SESSION I JUNE 12 - 23 WEEKS 1 & 2

SESSION 2 JUNE 26 - JULY 7 WEEKS 3 & 4

SESSION 3 JULY 10 - 21 WEEKS 5 & 6

Camp 360 Athletics Creative Arts

Horseback Riding The Great Outdoors Gymnastics

Camp 360 Athletics Creative Arts

Horseback Riding

The Great Outdoors Music Video Production JDC Goes to CW

Camp 360 Athletics Creative Arts

SESSION 4

JULY 24 - AUGUST 4 WEEKS 7 & 8

Camp 360 Athletics Creative Arts

Horseback Riding

The Great Outdoors STEAM JDC Goes to CW

Camp 360 Athletics Creative Arts

Horseback Riding

The Great Outdoors Music Video Production

Camp 360 Athletics Creative Arts

Camp 360 Athletics Creative Arts

Horseback Riding

The Great Outdoors STEAM JDC Goes to CW

Pre-Camp session is offered through Kids Club Camp – June 5 - 9

Maccabiah will take place during week 6 (July 17-21)

SESSION 5 AUGUST 7-11 WEEK 9

Camp 360 Athletics Creative Arts

Horseback Riding Chop’d Chef

Pokémon: Catch ’Em All

Camp 360 Athletics Creative Arts

Horseback Riding Chop’d Chef

Pokémon: Catch ’Em All

Anisfield Day Camps At A Glance (Grades 2-5)

GRADES2-3

• GEZATRUNK HALLE PAR K , BURTON

G RADES4-5

• ANAFBRANCH HALLE PAR K , BURTON

MAJORS FOR GRADES 2 - 5

Choosing a major gives your camper a chance to spend up to 40% of their day in a specific program area, doing a deeper dive into something they choose. All campers will participate in swimming daily and have the opportunity to go to the lake and ropes course.

ATHLETICS

Campers have an hour of daily athletics where they build and hone new skills. Additionally, campers’ schedules contain a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, Krav Maga and the Ninja Warrior course!

CAMP 360

Looking to get the best of all things camp? Camp 360 is just that. Every day, campers will get creative with arts, crafts and performing arts activities. They will learn about teamwork and sportsmanship while participating in a variety of sports and games.

CREATIVE ARTS

Explore the world of visual arts. Projects include a variety of mediums and techniques including painting, collaging, charcoal, graffiti, mixed media and more.

MAJORS WITH ADDED FEES

CHOP’D CHEF NEW

Each day our aspiring chefs will participate in activities inspired by some of their Food Network favorites. Through different challenges and mediums of cooking, campers will go on a variety of tasty adventures.

GYMNASTICS NEW

From tumbling, low bars, floor beams and more, campers will have the opportunity to learn and develop gymnastic skills. This major is open to all levels and no prior gymnastics background is necessary.

HORSEBACK RIDING

It’s a full equestrian experience. In addition to horseback riding, you will learn how to care for horses including grooming, feeding and total care.

MUSIC VIDEO

PRODUCTION NEW

Campers will create and produce their very own creative content over the course of each session. Working through the entire process campers will take their ideas from story board to fully edited masterpieces.

POKÉMON: CATCH 'EM ALL Do you want to be a Pokémon Master? Immerse yourself in the world of Pokémon with cards, collecting and catching galore! Join other trainers in filling up your Pokédex, participating in thrilling Pokémon battles and training alongside your favorite Pokémon partners.

JDC GOES TO CAMP WISE

STEAM NEW Budding inventors will explore the world of STEAM as they build and innovate. Through engineering, robotics and experiments campers will truly be up for any challenge and showcase their ingenuity.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS NEW What could be better than enjoying a summer of adventure and exploration? The Great Outdoors will allow campers to take part in a variety of their outdoor favorites. Everything from farming, fishing, boating and more – there is something for everyone to explore.

This is the perfect introduction to the Camp Wise overnight experience. Spend a few days and nights with your J-Day Camps counselors and friends at Camp Wise in Chardon. During the day enjoy boating, archery, ropes course, horseback riding and more. Participate in the ruach and cheers during meals. Experience the magic of evening programs and cabin life.

Anisfield Day Camps At A Glance (Grades 6-8)

GESHER FOR GRADES 6-8

MADRICHIM: LEADERS IN TRAINING FOR GRADE 8

ATHLETICS (GESHER)

Campers have an hour of daily athletics where they build and hone new skills. Additionally, campers’ schedules contain a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, Krav Maga and the Ninja Warrior course!

CAMP 360 (GESHER)

All Gesher campers will have the opportunity to build their own

schedule on the first day of each session. No two weeks need to be the same! Campers are given their choice to create their own adventure and experiences.

CREATIVE ARTS (GESHER)

Explore the world of visual arts. Projects include a variety of mediums and techniques including painting, collaging, charcoal, graffiti, mixed media and more.

SESSION I JUNE 12 - 23 WEEKS 1 & 2

Campers learn to become leaders as they receive impactful training and build meaningful community. Emerging leaders also build skills they may use as future counselors and receive instruction on child development, conflict mediation, inclusion, health and safety, programming and staff

responsibilities. Campers will also participate in a wide range of summer favorites (including lake, swim and archery), go on weekly community-building trips and engage in service learning opportunities to better our greater community.

MAJORS

Camp 360 Athletics Creative Arts

SESSION 2 JUNE 26 - JULY 7 WEEKS 3 & 4

Camp 360 Athletics Creative Arts

SESSION 3 JULY 10 - 21 WEEKS 5 & 6

SESSION 4 JULY 24 - AUGUST 4 WEEKS 7 & 8

SESSION 5 AUGUST 7-11 WEEK 9

Camp 360 Athletics Creative Arts

Camp 36 0 Athletics Creative Arts

Camp 360 Athletics Creative Arts

MAJORS

Leaders in Training

Leaders in Training

Leaders in Training

Maccabiah will take place during week 6 (July 17-21)

Leaders in Training

Leaders in Training

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Performing Arts Camp

The J's Performing Arts Camp (PAC) is a place for campers of all experience levels to stretch their imaginations, gain confidence on and off the stage, find their voices, and build lifelong friendships. Through playing a character, singing their hearts out, and nurturing instruction that celebrates each individual’s creativity, PAC campers grow as performers and people. After a full J-Day Camps Rock The Rock gathering, they experience theater

classes, electives, art and swim, all while rehearsing their shows. Campers dive deeply into specials such as improv and costume design, build new skills in masterclasses and workshops, and choose electives like hip hop and a cappella! As they bring productions to life, campers have fun in the sun while they grow, create and shine on stage. New this summer, campers can join us for a week-long PAC Workshop running week 9! AUGUST 7 - 11 Session C

Pre-Camp session is offered through Kids Club Camp – June 5 - 9 Maccabiah will take place during week 6 (July 17 - 21)

Performing Arts Camp At A Glance

PROGRAMMING

SPECIALTIES

Our campers participate in a variety of fun and interactive programs every day including:

• Arts and Crafts

• Dance

• Drama

• Improv

• Music

• Set or Costume Design

• Swimming

• Tech and Theater Design

• Rehearsal

CHUGIM

Ukulele, Karaoke and Battle of The Bands, oh my! There are tons of electives to choose from each week. We can’t wait to see what you’ll pick!

PLAYMYMPICS

Each day, camp groups participate as a team (counselors, too!) in a creative challenge that fosters collaboration, improv, and thinking on your feet. They are hilarious and theatrical – a camp favorite!

REHEARSAL

Each village spends the session rehearsing for opening night. All performers have a featured role with singing solos and speaking lines. Rehearsals are process-driven and help campers build skills and confidence. Campers in grades 4-8 may choose to participate as a "techie" behind the scenes, instead of on the stage.

SHOWTIME

PEACE, LOVE, PAC

In this camp-wide showcase, audiences are invited to take a peak into a PAC summer. Our talented staff and campers share performing offerings, participate in camp traditions and celebrate a successful session in this fan-favorite performance.

VILLAGE PERFORMANCES

At the end of each session, each village performs a splashy, spectacular show! Campers act, play characters, dance and sing their hearts out in fabulous and fun performances complete with creative costumes. Each camper has their moment in the spotlight!

BAMAYIM NEW!

Our oldest Performing Arts campers enjoy beloved activities while also choosing elements of their daily schedule. Bamayim campers will rehearse for an additional performance opportunity, enjoy extra master classes and focus on ensemblebuilding, artistic creativity and leadership skills.

Kids Club Camp (Grades K-6)

SAFRANPARK • BEACHWOOD GRADES K- 6 • KIDSCLUB

Kids Club Camp allows all kindergarten through 6th grade campers to get an early start on a fun and exciting summer. Each day will be filled with fun, adventure and time to explore our Safran Park campsite. Campers will swim daily and participate in sports and crafts activities. Campers will choose from a Camp 360 experience or be a part of our Welcome to Hogwarts program.

CAMP 360

Kids Club Camp 360 gives campers a taste of all things camp – sports, crafts, nature and more. All campers will get to dip their toes into some of our favorite camp programming.

WELCOME TO HOGWARTS

Get your wands ready! In the wizarding world, you’ll mix potions, play Quidditch, be sorted by the Sorting Hat and compete in the Tri-Wizard Tournament!

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