MJCC Day Camp 2016 Brochure

MJCC DAY CAMP Full Day Fun, All Summer Long!

Open to Everyone! Ages 3-11 7:30 am - 6:00 pm June 13 - August 26, 2016

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to MJCC Day Camp At the MJCC, we encourage growth, inspire confidence, and provide the framework for lasting memories and friendships. We provide quality programs that are age-appropriate, fun, and safe. Our camp is imbued with a sense of Simcha (joy), Kehila (community), Ruach (spirit), and Kef (fun).

Throughout all our programs, we encourage discovery and self-expression.

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Camp Contact Information Table of Contents About us P. 3-7

Calendar P. 8-9 Swimming P. 10-11 Camp Descriptions P. 12-15 Simcha (3-5 yr. olds) P. 16-19 Kehila (grades 1-3) P. 20-21 Ruach (grades 4-5) P. 22-23 Kef (grades 5-6) P. 24-25 Details P. 26-27

photo by: One Click Studio

Janelle Marshall, Camps Manager 6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219 MJCC Main: 503.244.0111 Camp Office: 503.452.3436 Camps Manager: 503.452.3440 Fax: 503.245.4233 daycamp@oregonjcc.org oregonjcc.org/daycamp facebook.com/mjccdaycamp twitter.com/mjcccamps

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About Us Calendar Swimming Camp Descriptions Simcha • 3-5 Yrs. Kehila • Grades 1-3 Ruach • Grades 4-5 Kef • Grades 5-6 Details

MJCC Day Camp welcomes everyone, regardless of religious affiliation.

“My son met his best friend at MJCC Day Camp! “ - 2015 Day Camp Parent

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Full day fun options!

7:30 am - 6:00 pm

We know your name!

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We’ve been doing this since 1947!

Reasons

MJCC Day Camp

is awesome!

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Member benefits

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Easy morning curbside drop-off

Jewish culture

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Outside private playgrounds

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Flexible after-care

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About Us Calendar Swimming Camp Descriptions Simcha • 3-5 Yrs. Kehila • Grades 1-3 Ruach • Grades 4-5 Kef • Grades 5-6 Details

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Our Campus

Our Staff

Hours

Simcha Classic Camp: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Kehila and Ruach Classic Camp: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Specialty Camps: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Kickoff and Spirit Camps: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Camp Kef: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Registration opens March 13

Extended Day Program: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Pre-care: 7:30 - 9:00 am After-care: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Facilities

As part of MJCC Day Camp, our campers have access to the wide variety of facilities located on our secure campus.

• 25-yard main pool • Warm water pool • Art room • Ballroom with stage • Cafe at the J • Dance studio • Gymnasium • Private outdoor fields • Private outdoor play structures • Racquetball courts • Rock wall • Library • Multiple classrooms • Climate-controlled Sportsplex with indoor soccer field and gymnastics equipment

MJCC Membership

Work out while your kids are at camp. Daily options or sign up for a 12 month membership to get MJCC member rates for camp.

Contact Elliott Saunders for details: 503.452.3435.

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It takes a great staff to make a great camp. We carefully screen and interview candidates to ensure that we hire staff who are committed, hardworking, enthusiastic role models for kids.

All of our staff undergo a criminal background check and are certified in First Aid and CPR. All camp staff participate in our intensive multi-day staff training. Many of our camp staff return to us year after year. Bios of our camp staff can be found on our website at oregonjcc.org/daycamp.

Simcha: 3-5 yr. olds (pages 16-19) Kehila: Grades 1-3 (pages 20-21) Ruach: Grades 4-5 (pages 22-23) Kef: Grades 5-6 (pages 24-25)

Discounts MJCC Member Early Bird Discount MJCC members: register before March 31, 2016 to receive 5% off your total MJCC camp fees!

Multi-Week Discount

Buy your camper six weeks of Classic, Kickoff, and/or Spirit Camps in one fell swoop for the following discounted rates: Simcha Cost: $930. Member: $815 Kehila/Ruach Cost: $1,465. Member: $1,265 Kef Buy 5 weeks to receive this discount Cost: $1,240. Member: $1,065 No refunds or transfers. Purchase of six weeks per camper must be completed in one transaction. Offer not to be combined with any other discounts.

For questions, call 503.452.3440.

Free Camp Events Registration Fair

Sunday, March 13 5% off 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Fair Learn about our camps, register, and receive 5% off. Take the swim assessment and meet Camps Manager, Janelle!

Camps are first-come, first-served, and fill quickly.

Summer Kickoff Party

Thursday, June 16 4:00 - 5:15 pm Open to ALL 2016 campers, parents, and prospective campers. Meet counselors, staff, and other families, enjoy camp activities and songs, take your swim assessment and get a tour.

Family + Friends Day

Friday, July 8 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Campers bring a family member or friend to enjoy being a kid at camp. Adults are encouraged to bring a vegetarian lunch.

End of Summer Celebration!

Wednesday, August 24 4:00 - 5:15 pm Open to ALL 2016 camp families. Say goodbye to counselors, jump in the bounce house, play games, and more!

Camp Reunion for Families

Sunday, October 9 1:00 - 3:00 pm Open to ALL camp families and those interested in experiencing a taste of camp. Enjoy camp activities including arts + crafts, archery, songs and more. Wear your favorite MJCC Camp shirt!

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About Us Calendar Swimming Camp Descriptions Simcha • 3-5 Yrs. Kehila • Grades 1-3 Ruach • Grades 4-5 Kef • Grades 5-6 Details

Camp By Age

Calendar Simcha (3-5 yr. olds)

pages 16-19

June 13-17 June 20-24 June 27 - July 1 July 5-8 (Tues-Fri) July 11-15 Joy MJCC Day Camp Simcha (3-5 yr. olds) Classic Camp: (M-F) or (M/W/F) or (Tu/Th) Specialty: (M-F)

All Camps 9 am - 1 pm

Choose one camp per week

Kickoff Camp

No extended Day

Jungle Safari

Hollywood

Stars + Stripes

Medieval

Gymnastics + Dance

Crafts + Creations

Splish Splash

Gymnastics + Dance

Garden Growers

Jewnior Days

Music Makers

Little Explorers

June 27 - July 1

July 5-8 (Tues-Fri)

July 11-15

Jungle Safari

Hollywood

Stars + Stripes

Medieval

Storytellers

Swim + Sports

Rock Climbing

Soccer

Painting Outdoors

World Cooking

Nature Explorers

Arts Galore

June 27 - July 1

July 5-8 (Tues-Fri)

July 11-15

Jungle Safari

Hollywood

Stars + Stripes

Medieval

Archery

Junior Einsteins

Soccer

Arts Galore

July 5-8 (Tues-Fri)

July 11-15

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Kehila (Entering Grades 1-3) Community

June 13-17

June 20-24

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

pages 20-21

MJCC Day Camp Kehila All Camps: (M-F) Classic Camp

9 am - 4 pm

Kickoff Camp

Specialty Camp 9 am - 1 pm

Choose one camp per week

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Ruach (Entering Grades 4-5) Spirit

June 13-17

June 20-24

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

pages 22-23

MJCC Day Camp Ruach All Camps: (M-F) Classic Camp

9 am - 4 pm

Kickoff Camp

Specialty Camp

9 am - 1 pm

Classic Camp

Kef (Entering Grades 5-6) Fun

June 13-17

June 20-24

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

pages 24-25 June 27 - July 1

MJCC Day Camp Kef All Camps: (M-F) Camp Kef

9 am - 4 pm

Top Snack Chef

Junior Einsteins

Junior Leaders

How to register online - See page 27.

July 18-22

July 25-29

Aug.1-5

Aug. 8-12

Aug. 15-19

Mario Party

Carnival

Maccabi Games

Outer Space

H2Wow

Sports of Sorts

Crafts + Creations

Gymnastics + Dance Splish Splash

Sports of Sorts

Jewnior Days

Music Makers

Little Explorers

Garden Growers

Music Makers

July 18-22

July 25-29

Aug.1-5

Aug. 8-12

Aug. 15-19

Mario Party

Carnival

Maccabi Games

Outer Space

H2Wow

Gymnastics + Dance

Swim + Sports

Rock Climbing

Lights, Camera, Action

Superhero Creations

Superhero Creations

Glee: Drama + Music

Arts Galore

Chess

Painting Outdoors

July 18-22

July 25-29

Aug.1-5

Aug. 8-12

Aug. 15-19

Mario Party

Carnival

Maccabi Games

Outer Space

H2Wow

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Chess

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Rock Climbing

Nature Explorers

July 18-22

July 25-29

Aug.1-5

Aug. 8-12

Aug. 15-19

Top Snack Chef

PDXpedition

Sports of Sorts

Junior Leaders

Spirit Camp No extended Day

Aug. 22-26

Classic Camp

Sports of Sorts

World Cooking

Aug. 22-26

Spirit Camp

Aug. 22-26

Spirit Camp

Archery

Aug. 22-26

About Us Calendar Swimming Camp Descriptions Simcha • 3-5 Yrs. Kehila • Grades 1-3 Ruach • Grades 4-5 Kef • Grades 5-6 Details

Register at www.oregonjcc.org/daycamp

“I loved swimming every day and hanging out with my counselors.�

- 2015 Day Camper

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Our swimming program is one of the great benefits of MJCC Day Camp! We have an outstanding aquatic facility that allows kids to enjoy the water safely under the close supervision of Red Cross certified lifeguards.

Lessons Two Times Per Week!

Classic Camp Swim Lessons for Simcha + Kehila

• Swim lessons teach basic swimming skills, water safety and life-saving skills.

• Progressive curriculum encourages campers to swim better and with more confidence. To encourage participation, an alternative activity is not offered during swim lesson time, but no child will be forced into the pool.

Extra Information for Simcha

Simcha Classic campers swim in our warm water pool every day! Twice per week swim lessons include floating, kicking, body position, water safety and underwater skills. Three days per week, the warm water pool will be available for Simcha Classic Camp open swim. For campers participating in Tu/Th only, swim lessons are not available. Kickoff and Spirit camps do not include swim lessons.

Open Swim!

• 100% camper participation is encouraged but not required.

• Alternative activity offered but please pack a swimsuit daily.

• Pool will be divided by skill level to ensure safety.

Swim Assessments Required for all campers

• The swim assessment consists of swimming the length of the pool with arm strokes, climbing out, jumping back in and swimming backstroke the length of the pool.

• Swim assessments are offered Monday and Tuesday between 2:30 - 5:30 pm from March to June as well as at our registration fair on Sunday, March 13.

We will offer assessments on the Monday of each camp session.

• Campers who are able to complete the swim assessment will not be required to wear life jackets. Lifejackets will be available for all swimmers.

Pool Float!

Kehila, Ruach and Kef use our pool float every Friday as part of their swimming time. Extra camp staff and lifeguards will be on deck to supervise. Campers who cannot pass the swim assessment will be required to wear a lifejacket.

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Swimming Every Day!

A Typical Day We enjoy the summer outside and have the luxury of coming indoors!

Simcha Classic Camp 8:45-9:00 Meet your group in your classroom 9:00-9:20 Play a game of Duck, Duck, Goose outside 9:30-10:00 Swim lessons in the warm water pool 10:15-10:30 Snack-time 10:30-11:15 Create nature collages 11:15-12:00 Play soccer in the Sportsplex 12:00-12:30 Lunch 12:30-1:00 Play on the preschool playground 1:00 Head to Extended Day! (optional)

Kehila + Ruach Classic Camp 8:45-9:00 Gather with your group on the field 9:00-10:00 Play a game of kickball 10:00-10:45 Go on a nature hike 10:45-11:00 Snack-time 11:00-12:00 Make instruments out of everyday objects 12:00-12:55 Lunch, relax in the shade, play with friends 1:00-1:45 Shoot hoops in the gymnasium 2:00-3:00 Open swim 3:15-3:45 Paint landscapes outside 3:45-4:00 All-camp song circle 4:00 Go home for the day or head to After-Care

Specialty Camp 8:45-9:00 Meet your group on the field or playground 9:00-9:30 Learn the rules of soccer 9:30-10:00 Practice dribbling and passing 10:00-10:30 Learn the positions of soccer 10:30-10:45 Snack-time 10:45-11:30 Soccer shooting and footwork drills 11:30-12:00 Soccer scrimmage 12:00-1:00 Join other campers for lunch outside 1:00 Head to Extended Day! (optional)

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• Classic Camp • Kickoff and Spirit Camps • Specialty Camps • Camp Kef (entering grades 5-6 only)

Classic Camp

Kickoff and Spirit Camps

Weekly: June 20-Aug. 19 Classic camp includes sports, swimming, cooking, dance, Jewish enrichment, drama, nature, and arts + crafts. Campers stay with the same counselors providing consistency, making campers feel safe and comfortable. Each themed week we go outside as often as possible, but have the opportunity to go indoors. Simcha and Kehila campers can progress through our swim lesson program twice a week.

Ruach campers go on a weekly field trip. All Classic campers swim, gather for a daily song circle, and celebrate Shabbat on Fridays.

Kickoff Camp: (June 13-17) Spirit Camp: (Aug. 22-26) Start and end your summer with pure fun! These camps are run by our year-round sports and aquatics staff and some of our summer counselors.

Campers meet daily in the ballroom and enjoy swimming, sports, arts + crafts, rock climbing and more. Venture outside for field games, basketball, soccer and more. Kickoff Camp and Spirit Camp include swimming, but not swim lessons.

Available for Simcha, Kehila + Ruach campers

Classic Camp Themes

Each week of Classic Camp has a theme.

Activities will be based around the following themes.

Carnival Jungle Safari H2Wow Hollywood Maccabi Games Mario Party Medieval Outer Space Stars + Stripes

Register online at www.oregonjcc.org/daycamp

Available for Simcha, Kehila + Ruach campers

Specialty Camps

Available for Simcha, Kehila + Ruach campers Weekly: June 20-Aug. 19 Our half-day (9am-1pm) specialty camps focus on specific activities such as archery, painting, sports, and Jewish culture. Blended with traditional camp activities, your camper will have quality hands-on time with their chosen specialty. Does not include swimming.

Camp Kef

Available for 5-6th graders See calendar for dates on pages 8-9 Camp Kef is tailored to meet the interests of 5th and 6th graders by providing a variety of adventures aimed to help campers explore the world around them.

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About Us Calendar Swimming Camp Descriptions Simcha • 3-5 Yrs. Kehila • Grades 1-3 Ruach • Grades 4-5 Kef • Grades 5-6 Details

Our Camps!

Specialty Camps Archery

Improve your hand-eye coordination and concentration skills through archery games and shooting techniques. No previous experience necessary.

All equipment provided.

Arts Galore

Enjoy paper mache, abstract art, mural painting, making necklaces and exploring everything to do with art and craft!

Chess

Join Chess Odyssey and the MJCC to enhance your enjoyment and skill level of chess. All levels of chess players are welcome! Participate in educational activities, practice games, and competitions.

Crafts + Creations

Draw, paint, invent, and create all sorts of art projects. Sample activities include: mask-making, face painting, designing clay necklaces, beading, paper mache, and more.

Garden Growers

Explore the world of gardening!

Get your hands dirty as you learn to plant and grow small plants in our very own box gardens.

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Available for Simcha , Kehila + Ruach campers Weekly: June 20-Aug. 19 Glee: Drama + Music

Glee comes to the MJCC! Sing and act your way through this creative week of music and drama. Select songs and scenes to perform at the end-of-the-week Shabbat celebration. Participate in drama games, costume making, storytelling, set design, and more.

Gymnastics + Dance

Get moving with basic gymnastics and dance instruction. Balance, roll, jump, and flip to increase coordination and grace through this gymnastics and dance camp.

Perform at the end-of-theweek Shabbat celebration.

Jewnior Days

It’s Jewish culture week! Spend each day celebrating a different Jewish holiday and exploring various aspects of Jewish culture.

Play dreidel and make latkes for Chanukah, dress up for Purim, make challah for Shabbat, plant trees for Tu B’Shevat, and act out the Passover story.

Junior Einsteins

Explore science with Lego engineering, wacky experiments, and logic games. Ask questions and find answers as a curious scientist!

Lights, Camera, Action

Write, direct, and create a short film or commercial in this fun-filled week of Lights, Camera, Action Camp! Practice writing scripts, creating plots, acting, and directing your very own film. Experience what it takes to create something for the big screen...in the ballroom!

Little Explorers

This camp will be held entirely outside all week! Explore nature, go on a scavenger hunt, and hike the nature paths around the MJCC.

Music Makers

It’s music time! Play a new instrument each day and create homemade music makers. Create delightful sounds with your friends.

Nature Explorers

Make the most of Portland in the summer by spending days outdoors exploring the nature around us. Learn the names of trees and plants, track and spot animals, use binoculars while birdwatching, and find out how to read and follow a map and compass.

Register online at www.oregonjcc.org/daycamp Soccer

Learn and practice dribbling, passing, and shooting skills.

Improve your game by learning how to play various positions and improve your fancy footwork in the MJCC Sportsplex. Work as a team to score the winning goal!

Splish Splash

Enjoy multiple activities around or in water such as swimming, slip and slides, water balloons, water crafts and water safety all in the safe environment of the MJCC.

Invent your own superhero.

Create comic books, costumes, and more to bring your imagined superhero to life!

Go on adventures into the outdoors to learn the basics of painting and how to paint scenery. All supplies are included.

Get ready to get your hands and maybe your shirt dirty.

Safely learn how to rock climb on the MJCC’s indoor rock wall.

Rock climbing helps build selfconfidence and trust. Build strength and endurance with qualified instructors who will teach safety skills, including rope management, belays, knots, and climbing communication.

Who doesn’t love creating their own story? What would your story say? Create your own story through arts and crafts, pictures, books, and storytelling.

Superhero Creations

Painting Outdoors

Rock Climbing

Storytellers

Swim + Sports

Sports of Sorts

It doesn’t matter if you have never played or if you are a sports enthusiast. Ignite a passion for all sports in this fun-filled camp. Improve kicking, running, jumping and throwing skills while focusing on teamwork and good sportsmanship. Sports include: basketball, soccer, relay races, fun field games and more.

Jump into the MJCC pool for pool games while learning water safety, stroke technique, lifesaving skills, and more. Kehila and Ruach campers will swim in the main pool. Dry off and enjoy games and activities outside and in the MJCC gymnasium.

World Cooking

Learn how to cook dishes from around the world including recipes from Mexico, Israel, Spain, and much more.

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About Us Calendar Swimming Camp Descriptions Simcha • 3-5 Yrs. Kehila • Grades 1-3 Ruach • Grades 4-5 Kef • Grades 5-6 Details

For Camp Kef descriptions see page 25.

“MJCC Day Camp is so great!

My camper didn’t want to leave!”

- 2015 Day Camp Parent

Please note: Simcha campers must be potty trained.

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(3-5 yr. olds)

Simcha provides a structured schedule in a comfortable and safe atmosphere. Our youngest campers can relax and have fun in our joyful camp environment. We encourage campers to get messy, be silly, get active, be outside and explore the world around them.

Swim lessons included in Classic Camp!

Camp Options 5 Days: M-F 3 Days: M/W/F 2 Days: Tu/Th

Simcha Camp Hours

Please note: Simcha campers must be potty trained.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Extended Day 1:00 - 4:00 pm (see page 26) Extended Day not available for Kickoff and Spirit Camps Pre-Care and After-Care (see page 26)

Classic Camp Details

Camp groups will be divided age appropriately. Classic campers swim in our warm water pool. See page 11 for more details about swimming. Classic Camp ends with a Shabbat celebration every Friday at 12:15 pm. Themes and activities will change weekly, but the counselors and routines will be consistent.

Simcha Swimming

Simcha Classic campers swim in our warm water pool Monday through Friday. Twice per week swim lessons include floating, kicking, body position, arm strokes, water safety and underwater skills. Three days per week, the warm water pool will be available for Simcha Classic Camp open swim. For campers participating in Tu/Th only, swim lessons are not available.

Detailed Camp Descriptions See pages 12-15

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Simcha

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(3-5 yr. olds)

Simcha Camps

Simcha Hours

Camp Dates

Camp Name

Cost/Member

June 13-17

Kickoff Camp (No Extended Day)

M-F: $178/$153

Jungle Safari: Classic

* see pricing

Gymnastics + Dance: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Garden Growers: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Hollywood: Classic

* see pricing

Crafts + Creations: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Jewnior Days: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Stars + Stripes: Classic

** see pricing

Splish Splash: Specialty

T-F: $150/$130

Music Makers: Specialty

T-F: $150/$130

Medieval: Classic

* see pricing

Gymnastics + Dance: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Little Explorers: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Mario Party: Classic

* see pricing

Sports of Sorts: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Jewnior Days: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Carnival: Classic

* see pricing

Crafts + Creations: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Music Makers: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Maccabi Games: Classic

* see pricing

Gymnastics + Dance: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Little Explorers: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Outer Space: Classic

* see pricing

Splish Splash: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Garden Growers: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

H2Wow: Classic

* see pricing

Sports of Sorts: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Music Makers: Specialty

M-F: $188/$163

Spirit Camp (No Extended Day)

M-F: $178/$153

All Camps run: 9 am - 1 pm.

Pre-Care, Extended Day, and After-Care available: see page 26.

Classic Camp: (M-F) or (M/W/F) or (Tu/Th) Specialty: (M-F)

June 20-24

* Classic Camp Pricing

June 27 July 1

M-F: Cost: $178. Member: $153 M/W/F: Cost: $128. Member: $113 Tu/Th: Cost: $93. Member: $83 **July 5-8, T-F: Cost: $142. Member: $122

Extended Day Options

Simcha campers enjoy quiet time after lunch to read, sleep or play quietly before starting afternoon activities. Campers are not required to sleep.

Monday - Friday Cost: $118 per week.

Member: $98 per week.

Mon/Wed/Fri Cost: $83 per week.

Member: $68 per week.

Tues/Thurs Cost: $61 per week.

Member: $51 per week.

July 5-8 Tues-Fri

July 11-15

July 18-22

July 25-29

Aug. 1-5

Aug. 8-12

Detailed Camp Descriptions See pages 12-15

Aug. 15-19 Aug. 22-26

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Simcha

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“This was my son’s first day camp experience and I was VERY impressed with the quality of MJCC camp counselors and programming!” - 2015 Day Camp Parent

(Entering Grades 1-3)

Kehila engages campers in a wide variety of age-appropriate activities within a well-planned and structured format.

With programs changing daily, campers will learn new skills, develop strong friendships and have fun!

Kehila Camps Camp Dates

Camp Name

Cost/Member

June 13-17

Kickoff Camp

$273/$233

Jungle Safari: Classic

$273/$233

Storytellers: Specialty

$198/$173

Painting Outdoors: Specialty

$198/$173

Hollywood: Classic

$273/$233

Swim + Sports: Specialty

$198/$173

World Cooking: Specialty

$198/$173

Stars + Stripes: Classic

$218/$186

Rock Climbing: Specialty

$158/$138

Nature Explorers: Specialty

$158/$138

Medieval: Classic

$273/$233

Soccer: Specialty

$198/$173

Arts Galore: Specialty

$198/$173

Mario Party: Classic

$273/$233

Gymnastics + Dance: Specialty

$198/$173

Superhero Creations: Specialty

$198/$173

Carnival: Classic

$273/$233

Swim + Sports: Specialty

$198/$173

Glee: Drama + Music: Specialty

$198/$173

Maccabi Games: Classic

$273/$233

Rock Climbing: Specialty

$198/$173

Arts Galore: Specialty

$198/$173

Outer Space: Classic

$273/$233

Lights, Camera, Action: Specialty

$198/$173

Chess: Specialty

$223/$203

H2Wow: Classic

$273/$233

Superhero Creations: Specialty

$198/$173

Painting Outdoors: Specialty

$198/$173

Spirit Camp

$273/$233

June 20-24

Camp Options

Kickoff and Spirit Camps: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Classic Camp: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Specialty Camps: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

June 27 July 1

Swim lessons included in Classic Camp!

Extended Day: 1:00 - 4:00 pm (see page 26) Cost: $115/week. Member: $97/week.

More info on page 26.

July 5-8 Tues - Fri

July 11-15

July 18-22

Pre-Care and After-Care: (see page 26) July 25-29

Classic Camp Details

Classic campers swim in our main pool with swim lessons two times a week and open swim three days a week including the pool float on Fridays. See page 11 for more details about swimming.

Classic Camp ends with a Shabbat celebration every Friday at 3:30 pm.

Parents are invited to attend. Themes and activities will change weekly, but the counselors and routines will be consistent.

Detailed Camp Descriptions

Aug. 1-5

Aug. 8-12

Aug. 15-19 Aug. 22-26

See pages 12-15

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Kehila

“Such a great summer. It is so organized and easy! Love the extended hours options and pricing as well.� - 2015 Day Camp Parent

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(Entering Grades 4-5)

Tailored to their growing interests and activity levels, Camp Ruach offers 4th + 5th graders the opportunity to spend their summer trying new activities, experiencing fantastic adventures and making lifelong friends.

Ruach Camps

Camp Options

Kickoff and Spirit Camps: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Classic Camp: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Specialty Camps: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Extended Day: 1:00 - 4:00 pm (see page 26) Cost: $115/week. Member: $97/week.

More info on page 26.

Camp Dates

Camp Name

Cost/Member

June 13-17

Kickoff Camp

$273/$233

Jungle Safari: Classic

$273/$233

Archery: Specialty

$198/$173

June 27 July 1

Hollywood: Classic

$273/$233

Junior Einsteins: Specialty

$198/$173

July 5-8 Tues - Fri

Stars + Stripes: Classic

$218/$186

Soccer: Specialty

$158/$138

Medieval: Classic

$273/$233

Arts Galore: Specialty

$198/$173

Mario Party: Classic

$273/$233

Sports of Sorts: Specialty

$198/$173

Carnival: Classic

$273/$233

Rock Climbing: Specialty

$198/$173

Maccabi Games: Classic

$273/$233

Nature Explorers: Specialty

$198/$173

Outer Space: Classic

$273/$233

Chess: Specialty

$223/$203

World Cooking: Specialty

$198/$173

H2Wow: Classic

$273/$233

Archery: Specialty

$198/$173

Spirit Camp

$273/$233

June 20-24

July 11-15 July 18-22 July 25-29 Aug. 1-5

Pre-Care and After-Care: (see page 26)

Classic Camp Details

Classic campers swim in our main pool every day and go on a field trip once a week. Classic Camp ends with a Shabbat celebration every Friday at 3:30 pm.

Parents are invited to attend. Themes and activities will change weekly, but the counselors and routines will be consistent.

Aug. 8-12

Aug. 15-19 Aug. 22-26

Detailed Camp Descriptions See pages 12-15

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Ruach

“I like that the group sizes are small and the kids get a chance to get to know their peers and instructors�

- 2015 Day Camp Parent

photo by: Naim Hasan Photography

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(Entering Grades 5-6)

Camp Kef invites 5th + 6th graders for more trips, more challenges, more independence - and don’t worry, there’s still plenty of Kef to go around!

Campers will enjoy different activities each week depending on which adventure you choose.

Junior Einsteins

Explore science with Lego engineering, wacky experiments, and logic games. Ask questions and find answers as a curious scientist!

Junior Leaders

Participate in a summer leadership experience. Help create fun programming for various camp groups, shadow and assist camp counselors, and help prepare Friday Funday activities! Learn leadership skills to help you become a camp counselor one day. You will also get to participate in traditional camp activities such as archery, swimming, crafts, and more!

PDXpedition

Get to know Portland by hiking, biking and eating your way through different parts of Portland. Explore Forest Park, the waterfront, some of Portland’s famous food carts, and even a special trip to Voodoo Doughnut.

Kef Camps Camp Dates

Camp Name

Cost/Member

June 20-24

Top Snack Chef

$273/$233

June 27 - July 1

Junior Einsteins

$273/$233

July 11-15

Junior Leaders

$273/$233

July 18-22

Junior Leaders

$273/$233

Aug. 1-5

Top Snack Chef

$273/$233

Aug. 8-12

PDXpedition

$273/$233

Aug. 15-19

Sports of Sorts

$273/$233

Sports of Sorts

It doesn’t matter if you have never played or if you are a sports enthusiast. Ignite a passion for all sports in this fun-filled camp. Improve kicking, running, jumping and throwing skills while focusing on teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Sports include: basketball, soccer, relay races, fun field games, and more.

Top Snack Chef

Learn how to make some cool snacks using fresh and local ingredients from the farmers market. Create and then compete against your fellow campers at the end of the week for the grand prize and honor of being the MJCC Top Snack Chef.

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Kef

All the Details!

Communication

Day Camp Office Hours Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Pre-Care and After-Care

• Registration confirmation will be emailed once it has been processed.

Pre-registration is required.

Supervised fun to provide more flexibility to your summer schedule.

We do not prorate Pre-Care and After-Care weekly rates, but daily After-Care rates are available.

• Weekly schedules and more specific camp info will be emailed the Friday before each new camp week begins.

MJCC Pre-Care Ballroom (7:30 - 9:00 am) Cost: $25 per week.

Member: $20 per week.

• Stay up-to-date on camp happenings through Facebook, weekly camp email updates, and our website: www.oregonjcc.org.

MJCC After-Care Pick up on the green* (4:00 - 6:00 pm) Open to all campers participating in a 9:00 am - 4:00 pm camp or Extended Day. Cost: $35 per week.

Member: $30 per week.

Daily After-Care: $10 per day.

Member: $8 per day. *Simcha campers pick up on the preschool playground at 1:00 pm.

• Look for Janelle to greet you on the green in the mornings and answer questions.

Lunch & Snacks

Bring a vegetarian (meat and shellfish free) snack, lunch and a water bottle. Campers will also have the option of purchasing kosher lunches on a weekly basis from Cafe at the J. Order forms will be available online and will be attached to your emailed camp confirmation. Camp does not provide snacks.

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Curbside Morning Drop-off

Extended Day (1:00 - 4:00 pm)

Did you participate in MJCC Specialty Camp, Camp Simcha or PJA Summer Discovery? Expand your camp experiences with MJCC Extended Day. Structured activities include arts + crafts, games, swimming and sports. Simcha campers enjoy quiet time after lunch to read, sleep or play quietly before starting afternoon activities.

Campers are not required to sleep.

Kehila and Ruach pre-registration is required. We are not able to prorate MJCC Extended Day weekly rates.

Simcha Options M-F Cost: $118 per week.

Member: $98 per week.

M/W/F Cost: $83 per week.

Member: $68 per week.

Tu/Th Cost: $61 per week.

Member: $51 per week.

Kehila + Ruach Options Cost: $115 per week.

Member: $97 per week.

Kehila, Ruach + Kef (9:00-9:10 am) Tuesday through Friday, June 21 - Aug. 19 We offer a fast and simple morning drop off option for our Kehila, Ruach and Kef campers. Mondays you will be required to walk your camper in and check in with their counselors. However Tuesday through Friday you will have two options. Option one: drop your camper off from your car to our eagerly awaiting counselors curbside who will escort them to their camp group on the green. Option two: park your car and walk them to the green.

Either way we will greet your campers with a smile and by name! Simcha campers should be walked by the parent to the classroom daily.

Register at the fair on March 13 and receive 5% off.

Register online at oregonjcc.org/daycamp or fill out a registration form at the camp office after March 13. Payment is due at the time of registration. Enrollment fees totaling $500 or less must be paid in full at the time of registration and may be paid by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard or AMEX. Enrollment fees over $500 may be split into two payments: one at the time of registration and the other on or before May 31, 2016.

We offer MJCC member discounted rates.

Membership has privileges for camp and throughout the year. Visit our website for information. oregonjcc.org/membership Financial aid is available.

Visit our website for the financial assistance form oregonjcc.org/daycamp. We are grateful to the Andrea & Herman Marenstein Endowment Fund, funding the Martha Olshen Scholarship for MJCC campers.

Cancellations + Refunds

MJCC Day Camp reserves the right to cancel camp programs due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances.

Should cancellations occur, Day Camp staff will contact the parents/guardians prior to the camp and refunds or transfers will be given.

Typically, this will occur seven to ten days before a camp begins. MJCC Day Camp also reserves the right to dismiss a camper whose behavior violates our Behavior Agreement, in which case no refund is given.

1. Go to oregonjcc.org/daycamp.

Click on Register Now. 2. If you have a log in and password, go ahead and log in. If you do not, you can register as a guest.

3. Choose MJCC Day Camp.

4. Register one child at a time.

Choose which camp - Simcha, Kehila, Ruach or Kef. 5. Select one camp for one child you would like to register.

6. Select Camper.

Any changes or cancellations will be charged $50 per camp. Cancellations made within 14 days of the start of a camp will not be refunded.

7. If you wish to register for more camps for that camper, click “add more camp.”

Vacation Day Camps

9. Choose pre-care and after-care options.

MJCC offers vacation day programs for kids during days off from school. Keep them busy at the MJCC with sports, swimming, gymnastics, arts and crafts, games and more.

For all the details, visit oregonjcc.org/vacationcamps.

8. Fill in additional information.

10. Download the health form and return it to the MJCC in person, by email or fax.

11. Review enrollment summary.

If you wish to register another child, click “add another camper” and return to step #4.

12. Choose add to cart and finish payment.

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Registration (Opens March 13)

How to Register Online

See you this summer!

Come learn about our MJCC Day Camp programs, register, and meet Camps Manager, Janelle Marshall!

Camp programs are first-come, first-served and fill quickly.

Sunday, March 13 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5% off at the Fair

Registration Fair!

6651 SW Capitol Highway Portland, OR 97219

Mittleman Jewish Community Center

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