JCamp Brochure 2019

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JUN 17AUG 9, 2019

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CampJCC.org | 757.321.2342

Welcome

JCAMP provides a safe, fun environment for campers to build lifelong friendships through unforgettable adventures and quality care. Our day camp is designed to accommodate campers of various ages and interests, regardless of ethnic and religious background. We are conveniently located at the Simon Family JCC on the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus, with access to an outdoor waterpark, 3 indoor pools, a gymnasium, basketball courts, and dedicated play areas during the camp season! Camp families can custom-design their summer experience through our flexible scheduling, with options to register campers from two years-old through grade 8 for our traditional day camp with counselor-in-training options for high school students.

Our JCAMP team is committed to giving your child a wonderfully memorable summer and we look forward to making your family part of our camp family! All staff members are hired for their ability to facilitate impactful and exciting experiences for all campers.

Our camp personnel have had a background check and participate in an extensive orientation program.

This brochure includes important information regarding JCAMP program descriptions by age, dates, times, tuition, and discounts. Please read everything thoroughly and contact us with any questions you might have.

Registration

Registration via our online system is easy and convenient with real-time enrollment and confirmation. Register online at campjcc.org or submit inquires to jcc_camp@simonfamilyjcc.org.

Camp Office

The camp office is located on the first floor at the Hebrew Academy of Tidewater on the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus. Contact us anytime at 757.321.2342 or jcc_camp@ simonfamilyjcc.org if you have any questions.

Cancellations/Refunds

All cancellations must be in writing 14 days prior to the start of the week of camp to be canceled. All deposits are non-refundable. Parents canceling after the 14-day deadline are responsible for any remaining balance of the canceled weeks. We are unable to reduce fees due to absence, illness, family matters, holidays (including July 4), or vacations. The JCC makes every effort to provide campers with a great camping experience, cannot be held responsible for acts of God, and will not provide refunds for natural disasters that may interfere with the camp experience.

Are You Ready for Camp?

Packing List

Please be sure your camper has the essentials every day: T-shirt, shorts, bathing suit, towel, and sneakers. A water bottle, hat, and light jacket are great ideas as well. >Please contact the camp office about any medication or individual needs for your child.

Drop-Off/Pick-Up

Morning drop-off is from 8:30am – 8:45am, and our camp day starts at 8:45am. Half day campers will be picked up at 12:30pm and full day pick-up is at 3:30pm. Parents should communicate with the camp office for any late drop-offs or early pick-ups. Before and after care options are available.

Beat the Heat

We love having as many of our camp activities outside as possible. In the event of extreme heat situations, we make sure that campers are hydrated and adjust our schedule to include extra swim, as well as more time in shaded areas and inside.

Lunch and Snacks

We ask that campers are sent with lunch each day, keeping in mind that camp is peanut-free and requests a kosher style lunch (no mixing of meat and dairy products, and no pork or shellfish products). Camp JCC serves a kosher snack every day. >Please touch base with the camp office about any allergies or specific dietary needs that your child may have.

Safety

Our primary concern is to keep our camp community safe. We have emergency action plans as well as behavior guidelines in place to maintain a healthy environment for our campers and staff. Every camp family should review our policies prior to the start of camp.

Communication

In order to have a successful summer, we strive to maintain open communication between our staff and camp families. We send out weekly reminders with notes and events about the upcoming week, as well as a newsletter on Fridays highlighting all the fun at camp. Please be sure that we have your current e-mail and phone contact information. If you have any questions, concerns, or want to speak to Camp Leadership, please call us at 757-321-2342.

Forms

Every camper is required to have their medical forms (allergies, dietary restrictions, medications, immunizations, etc.) on file. In addition, consent for record sharing, medical authorization, and sunscreen are required. All forms are available through the online registration portal.

Programs

Preschool Camp (2 years – Kindergarten)

Summer camp is more than just a place where children come to play when school is out.

Preschool campers will experience new themes and activities every week. Campers will enjoy dress up days, performances, and specialty events like a family night with a movie. Rising kindergarteners will even have two field trips!

Our schedule has a rest period for full-day campers, allowing them to nap or enjoy quiet activities, such as reading books or completing puzzles.

Weekly Rates for Preschool Camp

Elementary Camp (Grades 1-6)

Campers will enjoy our dynamic program that allows every child to explore their own interests and try new activities within a safe camp atmosphere.

Each week, campers choose an activity to explore. It may involve a sport, like basketball or yoga, or a skill set like music, video, or canvas painting. Additionally, campers will participate in a variety of set activities, including: sports, swimming, music, art, dance, and drama.

Weekly Rates for Elementary Camp

Session | Monday – Friday | Drop-off begins at 8:30am

Cost per Week

Cost with JCC Member Discount

Session | Monday – Friday - Drop-off begins at 8:30am

Cost per Week

Cost with JCC Member Discount

Full Day | 8:45am – 3:30pm

$355

$280

Full Day | 8:45am – 3:30pm

$370

$295

Half Day | 8:45am – 12:30pm

$270

$195

Before Camp | 6:30am – 8:45am

$65

$50

Half Day | (Tuesday/Thursday)1 | 8:45am – 12:30pm

$185

$110

After Camp | 3:30pm – 6:00pm

$70

$55

Half Day (Monday/Wednesday/ Friday)2 | 8:45am – 12:30pm

$280

$155

Before & After Camp | 6:30am – 8:45am & 3:30pm – 6:00pm

$110

$95

Extended Day (Tuesday/Thursday) | 12:30pm – 3:30pm

$40

$40

Extended Day (Monday/Wednesday /Friday) | 12:30pm – 3:30pm

$55

$55

Before Camp | 6:30am – 8:45am

$65

$50

After Camp | 3:30pm – 6:00pm

$70

$50

Before & After Camp | 6:30am – 8:45am & 3:30pm – 6:00pm

$110

$95

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only for children ages 2 years; 2 for children ages 2 and 3 years

Preschool Camp Weekly Schedule

Monday - Friday

8:30 – 8:45am

Drop off and Welcome

8:45 - 9:20am

Good Morning “Boker Tov”

Period 1

Activity

Period 2

Activity

Period 3

Instructional Swim

12:00 - 12:30pm

Lunch

Period 4

Departure or Rest

Period 5

Activity

Period 6

Free Swim

3:10 - 3:30

Treat and Dismissal “L’hitraot”

Elementary Camp Weekly Schedule

Monday - Friday

8:30 – 8:45am

Drop off and Welcome

8:45 - 9:20am

Good Morning “Boker Tov”

Period 1

Activity

Period 2

Activity

Period 3

Instructional Swim

12:00 - 12:30pm

Lunch

Period 4

Departure or Rest

Period 5

Activity

Period 6

Free Swim

3:10 - 3:30pm

Treat and Dismissal “L’hitraot”

Teen Camp (Grades 7-8)

Teen Camp is about striking a balance between having fun and giving back. Three days a week, campers will participate in exciting off-campus activities such as paddle boarding, field trips, overnight camping trips, and more.

Teen Campers also have the opportunity to plan their own special projects and give back to the community through activities such as volunteering at the Jewish Family Service food pantry.

The combination of recreational activities and community service projects will contribute to a memorable summer camp experience.

Weekly Rates for Teen Camp Session | Monday – Friday | Drop-off begins at 8:30am

Cost per Week

Cost with JCC Member Discount

Full Day | 8:45am – 3:30pm

$370

$295

Before Camp | 6:30am – 8:45am

$65

$50

After Camp | 3:30pm – 6:00pm

$70

$65

Before & After Camp | 6:30am – 8:45am & 3:30pm – 6:00pm

$110

$95

CITs (Grades 9-11)

New CIT Program structure for 2019!

Our Counselor-in-Training program allows teens to gain leadership skills and experience working with children, all while enjoying the traditional camp experience.

CITs will receive training that emphasizes life skills such as teamwork, conflict resolution, and selfconfidence. CITs will implement special camp activities and work on community service projects throughout the summer, preparing them for future roles at camp or in the community. This is a junior leadership position. For more information, contact Taffy Hunter at 757.965.6117.

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JCAMP provides every child with the opportunity to enjoy our camp programs. Specially trained staff helps children with special needs, offering accommodations for needs such as::

Physical | Emotional | Intellectual | Developmental

To help determine if our summer camp is the right fit for your child, please call Michelle Fenley at 757.459.4640 to schedule an interview. This one-on-one meeting allows us to learn more about your child’s strengths and explore accommodations and supports that may benefit your child. Availability in the program is limited.

Post Camp | AUG. 12 – AUG. 23

Get ready for an extra two weeks of fun! In this JCAMP add-on, campers will go on field trips, play in our outdoor waterpark, and engage in themed programming, such as cooking lessons.

Post camp runs Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm in the JCC’s The Zone. Campers should bring lunch, sunscreen, a bathing suit, and a towel. Campers are provided a daily snack.

Session Rates for Post Camp Session 1 | August 12 – 16 Session 2 | August 19 – 23

Cost per Week

Cost with JCC Member Discount

Monday - Friday | 6:30 am – 6:00 pm

$370

$295

FAQ

Our family isn’t Jewish. Is JCAMP for us?

Absolutely! We may say boker tov, which is Hebrew for good morning, but we say it to welcome people of all faiths and backgrounds! If you want a traditional day camp experience, JCAMP is for you!

Do you provide snacks for my child?

All campers enjoy a snack in the morning and an afternoon treat. Campers must bring their own lunch and beverage. We ask that you respect Kosher laws, by not mixing meat and dairy and not including pork or shellfish. Also, please remember that camp is peanut-free!

What kind of swim instruction do you provide?

Our certified lifeguards provide age-appropriate swim lessons that focus on everything from floating to survival techniques, dives, and specialized strokes.

Do you have a sibling discount?

If two or more children from the same family membership are registered for the same week, families receive a discount of $25 per child per week for every child after the first enrollee. The sibling discount may not be combined with any other discounts.

Do you offer financial assistance?

The JCC strives to ensure no child is denied a camp experience. Scholarships are available.

Complete applications, including all requested documentation, are due by April 16th.

Applications received after April 16th will be held and considered after May 15th and only if funding is still available. To apply for financial aid, please see the financial aid box on the application.

How do I register my child?

Go to campjcc.org to register your child for JCAMP 2019.

Is there a registration fee?

There is no registration fee. A minimum, non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total fee is due at the time of registration, with the remaining balance due by June 1, 2019. Registration after June 1, 2019 requires payment in full.

How do I pay for camp?

Go to campjcc.org to pay for camp! A minimum, non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total fees is due at the time of registration, with the remaining balance due by June 1, 2019.

Registration after June 1, 2019 requires payment in full.

What kind of JCC membership qualifies me for a discount ?

The JCC member discounts are for family or single parent membership only, and do not apply to summer memberships.

What if I decide I need to cancel my child’s enrollment?

All cancellations must be submitted in writing 14 days prior to the start of the week of camp to be canceled. All deposits are non-refundable. Parents canceling after the 14-day deadline are responsible for any remaining balance of the canceled weeks.

Can I switch weeks in which my child’s enrolled?

Participants may exchange weeks in which they were initially enrolled. A change form must be completed and submitted by the camper’s guardian 10 days prior to the start of the originally enrolled week. Exchanges are based on availability. The JCC reserves the right to charge a change fee of $25 after the first change.

Is camp in session on July 4th?

JCAMP is not in session on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Do you give refunds if my child gets sick and can’t attend camp?

Unfortunately, we are unable to refund or reduce fees due to absence, illness, family matters, holidays (including July 4), or vacations. All deposits are non-refundable. The JCC makes every effort to provide campers with a great camping experience, and cannot be held responsible for acts of God, and will not provide refunds for natural disasters that may interfere with the camp experience.

CampJCC.org | 757.321.2306