2018 Summer Camp Brochure

HOT TIMES IN THE CITY Summer Camp Programs for 4-16 year old campers

June 18 – August 24

For the 2018 summer, Camp staff is planning an extraordinary summer filled with adventure, creativity, discovery, and friendship.

As our camp theme song says, “The JCC is the Greatest Place I’ve Ever Been,” and we think that’s because of our camp traditions.

For over 20 years, the strong shared connections and traditions between our campers and parents, our past and present staff, and the community at large, make us a family. For over 20 years, we’ve provided campers with opportunities to learn new skills, build self-confidence, and make lasting memories with great friends. And for over 20 years, we have committed ourselves to making each day unique and exciting.

This summer we are looking forward to celebrating our community like never before. Our “Wacky Dress Up Days” will be sensational; our programming will be exhilarating; our Friday friendship community lunches will be tastier; and our Camp Color Cup will be electrifying.

2018 is going to be an amazing summer in the city that you won’t want to miss!

Thank you to all of our new and current EDCJCC camp families and members for their continued support of our Summer Camp Programs. We hope to see you back again this summer!

Camp is a family—one that grows with every year. Join us for Summer Camp and help us to keep making Camp, “the greatest place!”

See you this summer!

Greg Feitel

CAMP LISTINGS RUACH CAMPS

Our traditional camps run in two week sessions throughout the summer and feature a variety of activities, including in-camp specialties, events, exciting themes, field trips, and our weekly Artist–In–Residence. Early drop-off (before 8:30 AM) and late pick-up (after 3:30) are available.

JR. J KIDS

SUPER J KIDS

J KIDS

SUMMER FUN WEEKS

Ages: Entering Pre-K4** **Campers must be 4

by Sept 30, 2018 2 Week Session Jr. J Kids fill their days with activities like swim lessons, art, field trips, and more! These Camps feature low camper/staff ratios and down time during their day.

Ages: Entering grades K–2 ** **Campers must be 5

by Sept 30, 2018 2 Week Session J Kids fill their days with in-camp specialties like exciting field trips, elective programming, theme days, and special entertainers in each session.

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 6 2 Week Session Super J Kids fill their days with customized schedules they design from our in-camp specialties, electives, and Artists–In–Residence.

Campers go on extra field trips, have special activities, and participate in overnights.

Ages: Entering Grades PreK-4 – 8 1 Week Sessions Extend your summer with Summer Fun Weeks! Warm up for camp in Pre-Summer Fun and then cool down after the summer and get ready for school. Pack your favorite activities—and an extra field trip—into these one week sessions.

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Our Specialty Camps run in one or two week sessions throughout the summer. Campers work with professionals and Camp staff, spending their days focused on developing specific skills as well as participating in our traditional in-camp specialties. Early drop off (before 8:30 AM) and late pick up (after 3:30) are available.

TEEN EXCURSION CAMP NEW Ages: Entering grades 7 – 9 2 Week Sessions Teen campers enjoy two oneweek long bus-trips to various destinations.

Session 1 – Virginia Beach and Philadelphia

Week 1 – Start summer with a trip to the beach! Campers will head to Virginia Beach and check out some stops along the way, like Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. Week 2 – Celebrate July 4th where it all happened—in Philadelphia! Enjoy a week filled with fun, excitement, and rich history with stops including Hershey Park, historic sites in the City of Brotherly Love, and the Pennsylvania countryside.

CHESS CAMP

Ages: entering grades K- 6 From beginners’ strategy to building mastery, this camp will provide chess lessons and mentoring plus the full complement of EDCJCC camp activities.

THEATER CAMP

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 6 2 Week Session Under the direction and guidance of professional theater artists, campers learn first-hand what it takes to put on a play “from page to stage.” Days are filled with fun, active, and educational experiences in creative drama, music, movement, and visual arts/ production.

DROBOTS CAMP NEW

1 Week Sessions Get inspired by instructors committed to the development and preparation of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills that will build the foundation for years to come. All skill levels are welcome.

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Our Specialty Camps run in one or two week sessions throughout the summer. Campers work with professionals and Camp staff, spending their days focused on developing specific skills as well as participating in our traditional in-camp specialties. Early drop off (before 8:30 AM) and late pick up (after 3:30) are available.

TRAVEL CAMP

Ages: Entering Grades 5 – 8 1 Week Session This awesome mix of adventure, memories, and friends invites campers to spend each day at a different site throughout the DC area. Trips include amusement parks, historical sites, outdoor adventure and recreation, and much more!

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMPS

1 Week Sessions Soak up the sun and build teamwork skills during a week of adventure. Campers enjoy connecting with the outdoors through the many activities our region has to offer, such as hiking, water sports, and ropes courses.

Jr. Outdoor Adventure Camps Ages: entering grades 1 – 2 This camp a great introduction to the outdoors.

Outdoor Adventure Camps Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 5 Daily trips to regional outdoor activities and a one night outdoor camping trip.

Advanced Outdoor Adventure Camp Ages: Entering Grades 6 – 8 For advanced adventurers who enjoy hiking, canoeing, and participating in an overnight camping trip.

TEVA CAMP NEW

Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 5 1 Week Sessions Drawing on the value that we must take care of all living things, campers will spend a week at Rock Creek Park exploring the world outside and the role we play in protecting our environment.

Specialists provide campers with hands-on opportunities to gain wilderness skills in orienteering, hiking, shelter building, identifying plants.

YAD B’YAD LEADERSHIP CAMPS

Leadership camps run all summer in two week sessions. Campers earn up to 30 SSL hours per week.

To apply for one of the LeadershipCamps, completion of the application (available at edcjcc.org/camp) and an interview is required.

COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING (CITS)

Ages: Entering into middle school – Grade 8 2 Week Sessions Counselors–In–Training participate in leadership training, community service, and program coordination.

CITs are role models for younger campers and gain valuable experience working with varying ages. CITs can earn community service credit (60 SSL hours per twoweek session).

LEADERS-IN-TRAINING (LITS)

Ages: Entering Grades 9 – 10 LITs receive a Stipend or SSL hours for their work Leaders–In–Training takes our CIT program to the next level. LITs spend a summer focused on leadership, connecting with fellow campers, and completing special projects.

They may receive training in CPR, best practices for working with children, and a more in-depth look at planning special events. LITs can earn community service credit (60 SSL hours per two-week session) or receive a stipend for their work.

SUMMER OF SERVICE

INCLUSION COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP Ages: Entering into middle school – Grade 12 1 Week Sessions

Spend your summer making the world a better place! Teens of all abilities will work directly with the EDCJCC’s Morris Cafritz Center for Community Service to help change lives through food distribution and preparation, shelter repair, community clean-ups, and more. Counselors and Special Education professionals make this camp accessible to ensure everyone can enjoy the diversity of our community. Campers earn up to 30 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours per week.

FEES AND DISCOUNTS 2018 Summer Day Camp Fees Camp

Member Price

After Camp

$270.00

Early Camp

$160.00

Jr. J Kids, J Kids Super J Kids

$835.00

$950.00

$980.00

$1,210.00

$845.00

Theater Camp

Drobots, Film, Excursion, and Travel Camp

Non Member Price

Session Length 2 weeks 2 weeks

2 weeks

$960.00

$515.00

2 weeks

2 weeks

$600.00

1 week

Outdoor Adventure Camps

$515.00

$600.00

1 week

Counselor-In-Training

$515.00

$600.00

2 weeks

Teen Excursion Camp

$1,030.00

Summer of Service

$400.00

Summer Fun Camps

Early Bird Discounts

January 2, 2018 - Feburaury 2, 2018

February 3, 2018 – February 23, 2018

3 Sessions

$75.00

5 or more Sessions Second Child

Third Child

10% off all fees

off total fees

$125.00

10%

off total fees

off total fees

Sibling Discounts

off all fees

15%

off all fees

2018 Important Camp Dates and Times Date

Event

Tuesday January 2nd

Camp Registration Opens

Friday February 2nd

1st early Bird Deadline

Friday, February 23

Second Early Bird Deadline

Friday, May 25

Payment and Forms due

Monday, June 25th

First day of Camp!

Wednesday July 4th

1 week

5% off all fees

Multi Session Discounts

$200.00

1 Week

$600.00

Early Bird Round 2

4 Session

2 Weeks

$450.00

$515.00

2018 Summer Day Camp Discounts Early Bird Round 1

$1,200.00

Independence Day

2018 Camp Hours and Location

Info

Registration goes live at 12:00 PM!

10% off all camp fees

5 % off all camp fees

Full payments and all forms due

Summer Camp Season Begins!

Camp is closed for holiday

Time

Program

Location

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Camp Day

Curbside drop off and pick up

7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Early Camp After Camp

Drop-off in Community Hall Pick-up in Classroom 1

CAMP CALENDAR EDCJCC 2018 Summer Day Camp Sessions

Pre Summer Fun Camp

LIT Training Week

Summer of Service I ( 1 week)

Jr. J Kids I

Session I Camps

J Kids I

Super J Kids I

CIT I

LIT I

Travel Camp (1 Week)

Teen Excursions Camp I

Summer of Service II (1 week)

Jr. J Kids II

J Kids II

Session II Camps

Super J Kids II

CIT II

LIT II

Advanced Outdoor Adventure I (1 Week) Drobots I (1 Week)

Outdoor Adventure I (1 week)

Chess Camp

Summer of Service III (1 Week)

Jr. J Kids III

Session III Camps

J Kids III

Super J Kids III

Drobots II (1 Week)

Jr. Outdoor Adventure I (1 Week)

Teva Camp

CIT III

LIT III

Session IV Camps

Jr. J Kids IV

J Kids IV

Super J Kids IV

Theater Camp (2 Weeks)

CIT III

LIT III

Summer Fun I

Dates

June 18 - June 22

June 18 - June 22

June 18 - June 22

June 25 - July 6

June 25 - July 6

June 25 - July 6

June 25 - July 6

June 25 - July 6

June 25 - June 29

June 25 - July 6

June 25 - June 29

July 9 - July 20

July 9 - July 20

July 9 - July 20

July 9 - July 20

July 9 - July 20

July 9 - July 13 July 9 - July 13

July 16 - July 20

July 16 - July 20

July 9 - July 13

July 23 - August 3

July 23 - August 3

July 23 - August 3

July 23 - July 27

July 23 - July 27

July 30 - August 3

July 23 - August 3

July 23 - August 3

August 6 - August 17

August 6 - August 17

August 6 - August 17

August 6 - August 17

August 6 - August 17

August 6 - August 17

August 20 - August 24

Entering Grades

Pre-K4 — 6

9th — 10th

9th — 12th

PreK4

K—2

3rd — 6th

7th — 8th

9th — 10th

6th — 8th

7th — 9th

9th — 10th

Pre-K4

K—2

3rd — 6th

7th — 8th

9th — 10th

6th — 8th 1st — 5th

3rd — 6th

K — 6th

7th — 8th

Pre-K4

K—2

3rd — 6th

1st — 2nd, 6th — 8th

1st — 2nd

3rd — 5th

7th — 8th

9th — 10th

Pre-K4

K—2

3rd — 6th

2nd — 6th

7th — 8th

9th — 10th

Pre-K4 — 8

FACT SHEET

Facilities, Location, and Transportation

Campers enjoy the fun-filled facility of the Edlavitch DCJCC, including a gymnasium, indoor pool, art and kitchen classrooms, community hall, squash/ racquetball courts and a theater, plus nearby playgrounds and parks. The EDCJCC is conveniently located four blocks east of the Dupont Circle Metro.

Curbside drop-off and pick-up make it easy for commuting parents.

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 campers are well-supervised at all times.

All staff members are certified in First Aid, and lead counselors are certified in CPR.

Inclusion Policy

The Edlavitch DCJCC embraces inclusion in all its programs and activities.

We welcome and encourage the participation of all people, regardless of their background, sexual orientation, abilities, or religion, including interfaith couples and families.

Registration and Deposit

To reserve your spot for the 2018 camp season fill out the secure registration online at edcjcc.org/camp. Registration includes a $200 non-refundable deposit for each child per session. Registration is on a firstcome, first-served basis. The balance of fees and all completed forms are due in the Camp Office by Friday, May 25, 2018.

Registrations made after May 25 must be paid in full at the time of registration. No

child will be allowed to begin their camp experience without all fees being paid in full. If you prefer to pay by check, please contact the Camp Office.

Refunds

No refunds will be made for withdrawals after May 25, 2018. The Edlavitch 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 themselves or others. Should this occur, we will not offer refunds. No refunds or make-up dates will be available in the event of cancellation due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances outside of the EDCJCC’s control.

Cancellation Policy

The Edlavitch 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.

Membership at the EDCJCC

Our members are part of a diverse community, a thriving neighborhood and a blossoming city. We’re committed to helping our members meet their goals by adding value and support to their fitness programs. Find your center at the EDCJCC.

Questions?

Contact Greg Feitel, Director of Camp Programming, at 202-777-3270 or gregf@edcjcc.org.

Edlavitch DCJCC Leadership Jill Granader - President Carole R. Zawatsky – Chief Executive Officer Adina Kanefield - Deputy Executive Director Craig Mintz – Chief Financial Office Bini W. Silver – Chief Operating Officer