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JCC Summer Camps 2019 June 3 - July 26
21 Months to Grade 8
Uptown & Metairie
Summer at the J At the JCC there are endless opportunities for campers to explore their interests and make new friends. Our summer camp is a special place where children build character, develop meaningful relationships, and gain confidence. We encourage their sense of wonder and fun, while always keeping a focus on safety. We hope you’ll join us for another fabulous summer at the J! What makes camp at the JCC special? • Exciting field trips every week • Top notch facilities include swimming pools, gymnasiums and outdoor play spaces • American Red Cross Swim Instruction • Highly trained, friendly and nurturing staff • Head counselors in every group • Excellent camper-to-counselor ratio • Daily lunch program, a helpful option for busy families • Fun Spirit Days and Color War team competitions • Shabbat celebrations Everyone is welcome at the JCC regardless of religious affiliation. JCC CAMP DIRECTORS (left to right:) Eli Woods, Uptown Early Childhood Camp Director Jessica Klein Sintes , Metairie Camp Director Brigid MacArthur-Thompson, Uptown Camp Program Director Terrance Perkins, Metairie Asst. Director Neal Alsop, Uptown Asst. Director
“The New Orleans JCC is the best summer day camp option in New Orleans. The diversity of activities keeps the campers busy and engaged all day. I love to hear what my kids did in camp at the end of the day. Their stories are always joined with excitement, smiles, and sometimes laughs. The instructional swim portion is so important to me because of my personal desire for my children to learn how to swim at an early age and not be afraid of the water.� -Michelle T., CAMP PARENT
EARLY CHILDHOOD LOWER CAMP
K’ton ton = Little Ones Age: 21 - 36 months Uptown only
K’TON TON (Kuh-tahn- tahn) offers a loving experience for your firsttime camper. Your child’s day at camp will mirror a day at nursery school with moments of active exploration, independent play, teacher directed activities and quiet reflection. Experienced K’ton ton staff are trained in early childhood development. Campers will enjoy water play, time in the splash pool, art projects, stories, songs, block building and more.
“JCC programming has changed our lives. When our children are at the JCC, we know they are safe, loved, and having FUN!� -Tiffany C., CAMP PARENT
Chaverim = Friends Age: 3 and 4
CHAVERIM (Ha-veh-reem) campers participate in swim instruction led by our professionally trained American Red Cross swim instructors, create arts and crafts projects, learn songs, play games, get active in sports and enjoy special adventure days. Every activity is geared toward the preschool aged child. Experienced head counselors guide your child through a busy day of fun and friendship. Children MUST be potty-trained and age 3 as of June 1, 2019 in order to participate in Chaverim.
UPPER CAMP
Maccabee = Hammer Entering Kindergarten and First Grade
MACCABEE (Mack-uh-bee) campers participate in the full scope of JCC camp activities. Field trips and American Red Cross instructional swim lessons, along with arts and crafts, sports, music and drama, are just a few of the exciting activities awaiting your child.
Sabra = Israeli Natives Entering Grades 2 and 3
SABRA (Sah-bruh) campers have a blast! At this age, we begin to give them more choice in their week. In addition to regular camp activities and their American Red Cross swim lessons, Sabra campers have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of electives such as dance, “JCC Camp yoga, art, drama and dodgeball. always exceeds my Weekly field trips and a expectations! The attentive fun-filled overnight at the JCC ensure your Sabra camper will and enthusiastic staff make the make memories every day. program. The field trips are
always fun and right on target.� - Kelly S., CAMP PARENT
Zion = Community Entering Grades 4 and 5
ZION (Zie-on) campers have the unique opportunity to serve as role models for the younger campers as well as their peers. American Red Cross swimming, sports, games, art and drama set the stage for a magnificent summer of excitement and adventure. Weekly field trips enhance the camp experience. In addition, Zion campers enjoy an overnight and an excursion to Blue Bayou Water Park.
Sports
Entering Grades 3, 4 and 5 Uptown Only Led by our experienced JCC Sports Directors, SPORTS CAMP concentrates on sportsmanship, fundamental skills, rules, hustle, positive attitude and the ability and willingness to listen and learn. Campers are instructed in basketball, baseball, football and soccer, as well as other recreational games designed to promote cooperation, patience and teamwork. They enjoy free swim every afternoon. Highlights of the summer include a week of Maccabiah Color War, a trip to Blue Bayou Water Park, and an overnight at the JCC.
TEEN CAMP
Receive $100 off your total tuition if you register for four or more weeks!
Taglit
Entering Grades 6, 7 and 8 Both locations offer dynamic and engaging programming for your middle school campers. In TAGLIT (Tag-leet), campers focus on that week’s specialty topic in the morning then hang out, swim, and enjoy activities and programming in the afternoon. Schedules are flexible. Register by the week, and create your own summer. Come just one week, or all eight! For a full description of each week’s topic, visit nojcc.org.
UPTOWN
Week 1 June 3-7
Tennis
METAIRIE
Creative Arts
Week 2 June 10-14 Tennis
Challenge Island ® Wizardry Camp ™
Week 3 June 17-21
Adventure Trips
Adventure Trips
Week 4 June 24-28
Culinary Arts
Challenge Island ® Fort Island Camp ™
(Fortnight Creations)
Week 5 July 1-5*
Tennis
Maccabiah Color War
Week 6 July 8-12
Adventure Trips
Crime Scene
Week 7 July 15-19 Maccabiah Color War Challenge Island ® Fort Island Camp ™
(Fortnight Creations)
Week 8 July 22-26
Adventure Camp
*no camp on July 4
Challenge Island ® Wizardry Camp ™
(with a camping overnight)
Weekly themes are subject to change.
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM
Entering Grades 9 and 10 Open to JCC members only Must be 14 years by June 1, 2019 Requires at least a four week commitment Develop leadership skills and first time job experience in our CIT program. To apply, complete the online staff application.
Mark Your Calendar IMPORTANT DATES
January 15 Priority registration for JCC nursery school families February 1 Registration opens for returning camp families February 15 Registration opens to all March 15 Last day to receive early bird discount Uptown April 15 Last day to receive early bird discount Metairie May 10 All outstanding balances and camp forms due June 2 Open House, 1:00 - 3:00 PM REGISTRATION POLICY
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
JCC membership is required to enroll your child in camp. Month to month memberships are available. Please contact our Membership Directors with questions.
Fee adjustments are available on an individual basis. All scholarships are based on need and funds are limited. Prior to applying for financial aid, please contact our financial aid coordinators. Applicants must secure a spot in camp in order to receive aid.
UPTOWN - Taylor Knopf
membership@nojcc.org METAIRIE - Katelyn Sileo
katelyn@nojcc.org After May 1, a $50 administrative fee will be charged for session change requests. CAMP T-SHIRTS
All campers will receive one camp t-shirt to be worn on all field trips and group photo days. LUNCH
Weekly lunch service is available for an additional fee.
UPTOWN - Rachel Zoller
rachelz@nojcc.org METAIRIE - Wendy Goldberg
wendy@nojcc.org CAMP DATES
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8
June 3-7 June 10-14 June 17-21 June 24-28 July 1-5 *no camp July 4 July 8-12 July 15-19 July 22-26
Tuition Per Week
Four week minimum required, except for Teen Camp. Weeks do not need to be consecutive.
UPTOWN
EARLY BIRD
K’ton ton – 3 day $130 K’ton ton – 5 day $165 Chaverim $215 Maccabee $215 Sabra $215 Zion $230 Sports Camp $230 Taglit Teen Camp* Before Care After Care Game Room After Care K’ton ton Before Care K’ton ton After Care
AFTER MARCH 15
$138 $173 $223 $223 $223 $238 $238 $325* $50 $85 $55 3 day $30 / 5 day $50 3 day $70 / 5 day $90
METAIRIE
EARLY BIRD
Chaverim $215 Maccabee $215 Sabra $215 Zion $230 Taglit Teen Camp* Before Care After Care Game Room After Care
AFTER APRIL 15
$223 $223 $223 $238 $325* $47 $79 $40
DEPOSIT
INSURANCE
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration to secure a spot.
A $10 insurance fee is required for all campers.
* Receive $100 off your total tuition when you register for four or more weeks of Taglit Teen Camp!
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CAMP SWIM PROGRAM, OR OUR YEAR-ROUND SWIM LESSONS, VISIT NOJCC.ORG!
INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM TAUGHT BY AMERICAN RED CROSS WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORS
ALL CAMPERS SWIM DAILY!
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