Summer 2015
is shaping up to be one of our best summers yet! More field trips. More special events. More fun everywhere you look. One of the most exciting developments last summer was transforming our Ruach Camps with a weekly Artistin-Residence. This summer we are adding new fun and exciting artists to take our Ruach camps to the next level! In addition to all the amazing activities that you know and love, each week campers will spend focused time with professional artists, craftspeople, specialists and performers. Ruach weeks will have themes including woodworking, magic, cooking, jewelry making and more. This summer, in partnership with Imagination Stage, our Theater Camp will be performing Pomegranates for Persephone on stage.
PRE SUMMER JUNE 15 - 19 PK4
Summer Fun 1
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Summer Fun 1
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Summer Fun 1
SESSION 1 JUNE 22 - 26
JUNE 29 - JULY 2
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JULY 13 - 17
Jr. J Kids 2
J Kids 1
J Kids 2
Lego Minecraft Camp
Lego Minecraft Camp
J Kids 2 Theater Camp
Super J 1 Summer Fun 1
JULY 6 - JULY 10
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Lego Minecraft Camp
Super J 2 Theater Camp
Super J 1 Lego Minecraft Camp
Super J 2 Theater Camp
Super J 1 Lego Minecraft Camp
Super J 2 Theater Camp
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COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP
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COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP*
COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP*
COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP*
*Includes students in grades 9-12
New for this summer is our Rock Band and Rock City music camps in partnership with Bach to Rock. These programs expose campers to new instruments and techniques while allowing them to create and perform new music. These and all our specialty camps, as always, join in on all the fun that the DCJCC summer programs have to offer. I am here to answer your questions, so please call or email me at (202) 777-3270 or PhillipL@washingtondcjcc.org.
Welcome to our camp family,
Phil Liebson, Director of Camp and School-Age Programs, Washington DCJCC
SESSION 3 JULY 20 - 24
JULY 27 - 31
SESSION 4
SUMMER FUN AUGUST 17 - 21
AUGUST 24 - 28
Jr. J Kids 4
Summer Fun 2
Summer Fun 3
J Kids 4
Summer Fun 2
Summer Fun 3
Summer Fun 2
Summer Fun 3
Summer Fun 2
Summer Fun 3
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Summer Fun 3
Summer Fun 2
Summer Fun 3
AUGUST 3 - 7
AUGUST 10 - 14
Jr. J Kids 3 Rock City World Tour J Kids 3 Rock City World Tour
Chess Camp J Kids 3
J Kids 4
Rock City World Tour
Chess Camp
Super J 3 Rock Band
Rock Band
Jr. Adventure Camp
Super J 4 Adventure Camp 1
Adventure Camp 2
Chess Camp Super J 3 Rock Band
Rock Band
Super J 3
Super J 4 Adventure Camp 1
Adventure Camp 2
Super J 4 Adventure Camp 1
Adventure Camp 2
CIT 3
CIT 4
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CIT 4
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Jr. J Kids
Ages: Entering PK 4 Campers must be 4 by Sept 30, 2015
Session Dates
Session I: June 22–July 2 Session II: July 6–17 Session III: July 20 – July 31 Session IV: August 3 –August 14
Jr. J Kids features low camper/staff ratios and down time during the day.
J Kids
Ages: entering grades K–2
Session Dates
Session I: June 22–July 2 Session II: July 6–17 Session III: July 20 – July 31 Session IV: August 3 –August 14
Super J Kids Ages: entering grades 3–6
Session Dates
Session I: June 22–July 2 Session II: July 6–17 Session III: July 20 – July 31 Session IV: August 3 –August 14
Super J Kids is customized for our older campers with extra field trips and additional special activities.
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Fill your days with swimming, music, art, Israeli dance, field trips and many other exciting activities. Each week features a new Artist-in-Residence— join
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jewelry-making, needle crafts, woodworking and more!
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Summer Fun Weeks Ages: Entering grades PreK–6
Session Dates
Pre-Summer: June 15 - 19 Summer Fun I: August 17–21 Summer Fun II: August 24–28
Extend your summer with the DCJCC’s Summer Fun Weeks! These camps pack everything into one week sessions and add an extra field trip.
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Specialty camps
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Ages: entering grades 1–6
Session Dates July 6 – 17
Under the direction and guidance of professional teaching artists from Imagination Stage, campers learn the “nuts and bolts” of developing a story, creating characters, and putting on a play from “page to stage.” Camp days are filled with fun, active, educational experiences in creative drama, music, movement, and visual arts/ production, along with rehearsals for an original musical production. This camp also develops important life-long learning skills such as teamwork, active listening, creativity, spontaneity, and risk-taking. At the end of the two weeks, campers will produce and perform Pomagranates for Persephone for family and friends.
Chess Camp Entering grades K–3
Session Dates August 3 - 7
Regardless of previous chess-playing ability, Chess Camp is fun for all fans of the game! From beginners strategy to building mastery, this camp will provide lessons, mentoring and the full complement of DCJCC camp activities.
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Lego® Minecraft Camp Ages: entering grades K–6
Session Dates June 22 - 26
Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO®! Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game. At LEGO® Camp, campers spend half the day working with the experts from PlayWell Teknologies on designing and building LEGO® projects, and the other half of the day enjoying all of the other wonderful things the DCJCC Summer Camp has to offer. This LEGO® experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors inspired by the popular game, Minecraft. Students will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO®.
Outdoor Adventure Camp Ages: entering grades 3–6
Session Dates Session I:
August 3 - 7
Session II: August 10 - 14
Campers explore in and outside the beltway, enjoying many of the different outdoor activities that the region has to offer. Campers will hike in the Shenandoah National Forest, learn map and compass skills, canoe or raft in some of our local scenic rivers, visit natural springs and watering holes, and spend the night camping outdoors. Have a great time learning about the outdoors while experiencing it!
Jr. Adventure Camp Ages: entering grades 1–2
Session Dates August 10 - 14
Our Jr. Adventure Camp takes some of the highlights from our program for older campers and makes them accessible to our younger campers. Campers may hike at Great Falls, climb at a rock gym, tube down a local river and more. Please note that the younger campers do not do an overnight trip.
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Rock City World Tour Ages: Entering grades PreK-2
Session Dates July 20 - 24
Whether they’re a budding rock-star, an aspiring classical soloist, or brand new to the music scene, this is the camp for them! Through dynamic musical and movement-based activities, exposure to live instruments and musically inspired story-time, budding young musicians gradually develop the skills needed to read music, play simple rhythms and develop fine motor control. Classes focus on musical concepts such as fast and slow, sound and silence, high and low and even singing and playing major scales. Campers will spend half the day with the experts from Bach to Rock and the other half of the day enjoying all the other wonderful activities the DCJCC Summer Camp has to offer.
Rock Band Camp Ages: Entering grades 2 – 5
Session Dates July 20 - 24
Designed for students of all levels, from beginners to seasoned artists, this program is taught by real musicians using the unique Bach to Rock method, which will have campers playing full songs in no time! Campers are placed in a band according to their age and skill level, and the requirements of ensemble playing, teamwork and achievement of musical objectives are stressed. Depending on ability level, development of original material is strongly encouraged. Campers will spend half the day with the experts from Bach to Rock and the other half of the day enjoying all the other wonderful activities the DCJCC Summer Camp has to offer. 8 // DCJCC.ORG
Leadership camps Counselors-in-Training (CITs) Ages: entering grades 7–9
Session Dates
Session I: June 23 - July 2
Session III: July 21 - August 1
Session II: July 7 - July 18
Session IV: August 4 - August 15
Combine leadership training with all the fun of a summer at camp! In addition to being a role model for the younger campers, and participating in CIT-only field trips, CITs will coordinate mitzvah projects and Fun Days for the Ruach camps. CITs can also earn community service credit (30 SSL hours per two-week session).
Leaders-in-Training (LITs)
Ages: Entering 9th grade must have completed two years of a CIT program, Entering 10th grade (or higher) must have completed one year of a CIT program (here or at another camp)
Session Dates
Session I: June 23 - July 3
Session III: July 21 - August 1
Session II: July 7 - July 18
Session IV: August 4 - August 15
Leaders-in-Training (LIT) is a program for selected teens looking for deeper training as a camp counselor. LITs may receive training in CPR, best practices for working with children, and how to plan and implement special events. Successful completion of the program will earn each LIT a small stipend or SSL hours. Participation is by application and interview only. If accepted, there is no cost to attend this program.
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Spend your summer making the world a better place while being immersed in an entirely inclusive cohort of friends! Work with the DCJCC’s Morris Cafritz Center for Community Service (MCCCS) and make a difference in someone’s life – including your own – through new experiences and tikkun olam (repairing the world). Camper activities include food distribution, shelter repair, work with seniors, community clean-up and more. Counselors and special education para-educators work closely with campers to make this inclusive Service Camp accessible and to ensure that everyone enjoys the full diversity of our community. Campers can earn up to 25 SSL hours of community service per week.
Entering grades 9–12 Session Dates Session I:
June 22 - June 26
Session II:
July 6 - 10
Session III: August 3 - 7
Entering grades 7–8 Session Dates Session IV:
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Fact Sheet Great Facilities
Campers enjoy many fun-filled facilities at the Washington DCJCC, including a gymnasium, dance studio, indoor pool, art classroom, community hall, kitchen classroom, squash/racquetball courts and a theater, plus nearby playgrounds and parks.
Staff and Safety
The safety and well-being of our campers are our top priorities. We maintain low camper-to-counselor ratios to ensure that our campers are well-supervised at all times. All staff members are certified in First Aid, and lead counselors are certified in CPR.
Lunch & Snacks
Mondays through Thursdays, campers should bring a vegetarian or dairy lunch that is peanut-free. On Fridays, lunch is on us. Snacks will be provided to campers every day.
Transportation
The Washington DCJCC is conveniently located near Dupont Circle. We are four blocks east of the Dupont Circle Metro (Q Street exit). Curbside drop-off and pick-up and our adjacent parking lot make it easy for commuting parents. As camp time nears, we are able to help coordinate carpools with campers from the same neighborhoods.
Registration and Deposit
To reserve your spot for the 2015 camp season, fill out the secure registration online at dcjcc.org/camp. Registration includes a $200 non-refundable deposit for each child per session. If you prefer to pay by check, please contact the Camp Office at 202-777-3270 Camp registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The balance of fees and all completed forms are due in the Camp Office by Friday, May 22, 2015. Any registrations made after May 22 must be paid in full 12
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at the time of registration. No child will be allowed to begin their camp experience without all fees being paid in full.
Early Drop-Off and Aftercare
Early Drop-Off (before 8:30 a.m.) and Aftercare (after 3:30 p.m.) are available for an additional fee. See details on page 15.
Contact the DCJCC
Summer Day Camp Washington DCJCC 1529 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 t. (202) 777-3270 e. PhillipL@washingtondcjcc.org w. dcjcc.org/camp
Refunds
No refunds will be made for withdrawals after May 22. The Washington DCJCC reserves the right to request that a camper leave the camp because of violation of the camp regulations or because of personal conduct that interferes with the health or welfare of her/himself or others. If this should occur, no refunds will be given. No refunds or make-up dates will be available in the event of cancellation due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances outside of the DCJCC’s control.
Cancellation Policy
The Washington DCJCC reserves the right to cancel any camp program due to insufficient enrollment. Should this occur, we will make every effort to accommodate registered campers in other programs. If we cannot do so, we will offer a full refund.
Sibling Discounts
Families registering one camper for at least one session of camp can receive a 10% discount on their second child’s overall bill and 20% on their third child’s overall bill. Families receiving the Sibling Discount are not eligible for the Early Bird Discount.
Early Bird Discount
Campers registered and paid in full by 3:00 pm Friday, February 27, 2015, will receive 10% off their overall bill. Families receiving the Early Bird Discount are not eligible for the Sibling Discount.
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Fact Sheet Multi Session Discounts
Campers registered for multiple sessions will receive a discount based on the number of sessions: 3 Sessions ........................$100 off 4 Session .........................$150 off 5 or More Sessions ............$200 off
Partial Sessions
While we think it is best for a camper to stay for a full session, we know that it does not always work out that way for your family’s schedule. Therefore, we do allow partial-session registration. If you would like to register for a shorter session, we will pro-rate the fees by week with a surcharge of $75.
Year-round Camp Programs at the DCJCC
The Washington DCJCC offers day camps when schools are out but parents are not. For information on Spring Fun Days, No School Today camps, Winter Fun Days and all other youth programs please visit our website at dcjcc.org/camp. You can also receive monthly updates by sending a request to PhillipL@washingtondcjcc.org.
Important Dates for All Campers
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Deadline for Early Registration Receive 10% off your bill when you pay in full by Friday, February 27.
FRIDAY, MAY 22 Payment in full and all forms due
FRIDAY, JULY 3 Closed for Independence Day
Camp Hours EARLY DROP-OFF CAMP DAY AFTERCARE 14
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7:45–8:30 am 8:30 am–3:30 pm 3:30–6:00 pm
The Paula Seigle Goldman Fund, the Shirley Povich Sports Scholarship Fund and the Irving Wallace Fund support the programs of the DCJCC’s Summer Day Camp. The Bernard and Etta Watson Science Education Fund also supports programming during camp.
Camp Member/Non-member Price per Session EARLY MORNINGS $75 AFTER CARE $120 PRE SUMMER
$490 / $560
J KIDS/JR. J KIDS
$780 / $900
SUPER J KIDS
$790 / $910
SUMMER FUN WEEKS
$490 / $560
THEATER CAMP
$960 / $1100
LEGO CAMP
$480 / $550
JR ADVENTURE CAMP
$480 / $550
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
$480 / $550
ROCK CITY/ROCK CAMP
$480 / $550
CHESS CAMP
$480 / $550
COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING $480 / $550 COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP
$375 / $430
LEADERS-IN-TRAINING FREE
Discounts
Families registering one camper for at least one session of camp can receive a 10% discount on their second child’s overall bill and 20% on their thrid child’s overall bill. To receive Member Pricing, you must have a valid DCJCC membership through the end of your child’s camp season. Member pricing can also be received by NOVA JCC and JCC of Greater Washington members with proof of membership, due to our reciprocity policy. If you would like to register for a shorter session, we will pro-rate the fees by week with a surcharge of $75 for the week missed. Contact Phil Liebson for more information.
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SUMMER DAY CAMP Washington DCJCC Irwin P. Edlavitch Building 1529 Sixteenth Street NW Washington, DC 20036
Rose H. Cohen, President Carole R. Zawatsky, Chief Executive Officer Bini W. Silver, Director, Early Childhood, Youth & Family Programs Phil Liebson, Director of Camp & School-Age Programs
For more information, contact PhiL at t. (202) 777-3270 e. PhillipL@washingtondcjcc.org