Summer 2020 June 8 - July 31
Uptown & Metairie 21 Months to Grade 8
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:) Jessica Sintes, Metairie Camp Director jessica@nojcc.org Gary Brandt, Uptown Camp Director gary@nojcc.org Amanda Taylor, Uptown Early Childhood Camp Director amanda@nojcc.org
“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, 2020 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 “JCC Camp dance, yoga, art, drama always exceeds my and dodgeball. Weekly expectations! The attentive field trips and a funfilled overnight at the and enthusiastic staff make the JCC ensure your Sabra program. The field trips are camper will make always fun and right on target.� memories every day. - 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
METAIRIE
Week 1 June 8-12
Tennis
Creative Arts
Week 2 June 15-19
Tennis
Tennis
Week 3 June 22-26
Adventure Week 1
Culinary Arts
Week 4 June 29-July 2* STEM NOLA
Adventure Trips
Week 5 July 6-10 Teen Fit
Challenge Island: STEAM Tank Entrepreneurs
Week 6 July 13-17
Adventure Week 2
Maccabiah Color Wars
Week 7 July 20-24
Maccabiah Color Wars Code Ninjas Science Discovery Adventure Week
Week 8 July 27-31
*no camp on July 3
(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, 2020 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 January 29 February 12 March 15 March 29 April 1 May 10 May 13 May 15 June 7
Application opens for JCC nursery school families Application opens for returning camp families Application opens to all Last day to receive early bird discount Uptown Metairie Camp Reunion and Open House, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Last day to receive early bird discount Metairie Last day to request session changes without fee Uptown Camp Information Night, 6:00 - 7:00 PM All outstanding balances and camp forms due Open House, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
REGISTRATION POLICY
JCC membership is required to submit a camp application. Month to month memberships are available. Please contact our membership directors with questions. UPTOWN - Taylor Knopf
membership@nojcc.org METAIRIE - Katelyn Sileo
katelyn@nojcc.org After May 10, a $50 administrative fee will be charged for session change requests. Once a four week session has begun, additional weeks may be added if spots are available within that timeframe but dropped weeks cannot be refunded. Requests to change or drop weeks must be made by June 4 for weeks 1-4 and July 2 for weeks 5-8. CAMP T-SHIRTS
All campers will receive one camp t-shirt to be worn on all field trips and group photo days. Additional shirts may be purchased for $10 prior to camp and while supplies last during camp.
LUNCH Weekly lunch service is available for an additional fee. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Fee adjustments are available on an individual basis. All scholarships are based on need and funds are limited. To apply for financial aid, please contact the aid coordinator at uptownaid@nojcc.org or metairieaid@nojcc.org. Applicants must secure a spot in camp in order to receive financial aid. CAMP DATES AND TIMES
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8
June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 June 29-July 2 (no camp July 3) July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31
Camp Hours 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM* Early Care 7:30 - 9:00 AM After Care 3:15 - 5:30 PM *K’ton ton dismisses at noon and offers after care from 12:00 - 5:30 PM.
Tuition Per Week
Four week minimum required, except for Taglit Teen Camp. Weeks do not need to be consecutive.
UPTOWN
EARLY BIRD
AFTER MARCH 15
K’ton ton $180 Chaverim $240 Maccabee $240 Sabra $250 Zion $250 Sports Camp $250 Taglit Teen Camp* Before Care (All ages) After Care (Under 3 years old) After Care (Ages 3 years to entering grade 3) After Care (Entering grade 4 and older)
METAIRIE
EARLY BIRD
$190 $250 $250 $260 $260 $260 $340 $50 $100 $85 $55
AFTER APRIL 1
Chaverim $230 Maccabee $230 Sabra $245 Zion $245 Taglit Teen Camp* Before Care (All ages) After Care (Ages 3 years to entering grade 3) After Care (Entering grade 4 and older)
$240 $240 $255 $255 $340 $50 $80 $50
DEPOSIT
INSURANCE
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at time of application.
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!
Apply at nojcc.org/camp
Submit applications online!
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