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Sababa Beachaway
Two-week sessions begin Tuesday, June 28
Your Home Away From Home
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Jewish co-ed residential summer camp in beautiful Virginia Beach, Sababa immerses campers in the magic and majesty of the beach, adds the right amount of spiritual practice, and provides a fun, noncompetitive, yet challenging camp experience. Campers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in fun pursuits and stoke their innate spiritual flame while having a great time at the beach. Two-week sessions invite campers to escape the grind to ride the wave, catch the wind, explore the sea, and capture the moment. Whether on a surfboard, in a sailboat, or under the sea scuba diving, Sababa campers learn exhilarating new skills, gain expertise and build lifelong relationships. Residing at Virginia Wesleyan University, Sababa welcomes campers from rising 5th–11th grade. There is a special CIT program for rising 12th graders. Attend one, two, or all three sessions.
From splashing in the lake to the glowing warmth of the campfire, Capital Camps sets the stage for making memories that last a lifetime. Spaces are still available for summer 2022 but spots are filling fast! Visit our website for current program availability and to register:
capitalcamps.org
info@capitalcamps.org
301.468.2267
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EARLY BIRD PRICING! THRU MAR 31
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JUNE 21 - AUGUST 12 DYNAMIC PROGRAMS THAT GIVE EVERY CHILD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY NEW THINGS WHILE MAKING FRIENDS AND LASTING MEMORIES!
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT THROUGH MARCH 31
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Virginia Stage Company
Two-week camp sessions: June through August
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irginia Stage Company is bringing back in-person camps this summer at the Wells Theatre. Campers will engage their imaginations through a collaborative theatrical experience. The Stage Company’s professional theater artists will lead fun-filled activities such as playwriting, character development, improvisation, movement, games, and more. Held at The Governor’s School for the Arts and the historic Wells Theatre, all camps create and present a unique production to perform for friends and family. Good for middle and high school ages. Learn more: www. vastage.org.
Capital Camps: A Jewish summer home
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estled in the Ca to c t i n Mountains, Capital Camps has been the summer home for Jewish youth from throughout Tidewater for more than three decades! Whether it’s swinging through the trees on a zipline, trying out a new sport, or coming together as a community to celebrate Shabbat, Capital Camps offers the Jewish overnight camping experience of a lifetime. Spaces are still available for many of the camp’s summer 2022 sessions. Learn more and register at capitalcamps.org.
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Be a star with the Hurrah Players Spring Break Camp: April 11–15
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Summer Camp: 4 Sessions June 20–July 1, July 5–15, July 18–29, August 1–12
hile the primary purpose is education, Hurrah strives to go beyond simply teaching dramatic skills, endeavoring to instill in its students and audiences a full and enduring appreciation of the theatre. Hurrah’s professional quality work is provided to the public at affordable prices so that a wide diversity of the community might be able to attend live theatrical productions. Recognized repeatedly by local and regional media and theatrical organizations, The Hurrah Players have received many awards for its creative and innovative work. www.hurrahplayers.com or 757-627-5437.
Sababa Beachaway is a co-ed Jewish sleepaway camp where young people can make friends, relax and ride the waves. At Sababa, we surf, sail, scuba dive and have a blast at the beach. Our campers have a chance to live Sababa, tackle new experiences, be inspired and find their passion. info@sabababeachaway.org • www.sabababeachaway.org
Three 2-week sessions located at Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia Beach, VA (for rising 5th through 11th graders). Special discounted CIT program for rising 12th graders.
Come for 1, 2 or All 3 Sessions Session 1: June 28 – July 10 Session 2: July 12 – July 24 Session 3: July 26 – August 8 One session: $3,640 Two sessions: $7,280 Three sessions: $9,900
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Camp JCC Weekly sessions June 21–August 12 Last Blast Camp August 15–August 26 Ages 4 through teens
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he ultimate day camp with great traditions, a state-of-the-art facility, and an outstanding staff, Camp JCC offers an atmosphere of spirit, togetherness, and fun. Camp JCC prides itself on safety and quality programming. Specialists in aquatics, arts and crafts, performing arts, Judaics, and sports and recreation provide days of skills-oriented and socialization activities. Camp activities include daily swimming (instructional and recreational swim for younger campers), arts and music, sports, dancing, gaga, fishing, mini-golf, special theme days, tie-dye, and lots more. Camp JCC is open to everyone of all faiths and backgrounds. For more information, call the camp office at 757-3212306 or Dave Flagler, Camp JCC director, at 757-452-3182.
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Camp is back!
FIRST PERSON
From junior counselor to unit head, a Camp JCC journey Kate-Lynn Cipolla
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y journey working at Camp JCC started in 2017 when I was hired as a junior counselor and assigned to work with rising kindergarteners. Much like everyone starting a new job, I was hesitant, nervous, anxious, and excited to be given this opportunity. That summer I embraced new challenges, learned about myself and children, and even found myself sad when camp was over. In 2018, I stepped away from camp after graduating high school to pursue other interests. However, I quickly knew I needed to come back to Camp JCC since I felt something was missing. In 2019, I became a senior counselor for rising third and fourth graders. This position brought more growth for me and a chance to receive
more hands-on experience. I did not attend summer camp as a child, so I was overjoyed when I was given the opportunity to experience the fun while working. At the beginning of the summer, orientation is filled with strangers, but by the summer’s end, the staff has lifelong friends to laugh with until your stomach hurts. In fact, I still keep in touch with counselors and specialists I met in 2017. I could not see myself working anywhere else in the summer since I truly look forward to it each year. Through my years working at Camp JCC I have had the privilege of meeting so many amazing people including counselors, campers, staff, and parents. I have built relationships with counselors that are unbreakable and have strengthened over time. Working at camp is not just a
Summer Enrichment Camps Help your child improve skills and build confidence! On-Campus Group & Virtual Individual Options Intensive Reading, Summer Learning, & Academic Therapy Half & Full Day Offerings Grades 1 – 8
Register online: www.cba-va.org/summer
Spring Break Camp April 11th-15th
Summer Camp
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summer job, but an enriching experience. I look forward to summer time since I know I will reconnect with my JCC family and campers that I have watched grow up. I am very thankful I am able to have the opportunity to work for a place that feels like my second home. In 2021, I was promoted to Camp Gadol unit head and I am excited to resume this position again this summer. Being a part of the Camp leadership team is incredible. Each member on the team is full of ideas and brings so much enthusiasm, talent, and experiences to the table. This past summer presented many unique challenges in adapting our camp program to meet COVID-19 safety measures. Scheduling, camper cohorts, and activity set-ups proved especially challenging. Campers and counselors rallied together when it came to following safety protocols to make sure that the program could run smoothly. This summer I am looking forward to cultivating new relationships with campers and staff, as well as sharing knowledge and experiences. I anticipate more campers this summer as Camp JCC’s program continues to get bigger and better. There is truly something for everyone such as fishing, art, sports, drama, instructional swim, and my favorite…free swim. JCC is the place to be for summer adventures, making memories and meeting lifelong friends. I am counting down the days for warmer weather and the first day of camp!
Session 1 June 20th- July 1st Session 2 July 5th -15th Session 3 July 18th- 29th Session 4 August 1st- 12th
No Experience Necessary! Just a drive to have fun and learn about Musical Theater and Theater Basics! For ages 5+ To enroll go to www.hurrahplayers.com or call 757-627-5437
Come be a Star at Hurrah!
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