MJCC Summer Day Camp 2024

Community

Open to Everyone Ages 3 - 15!

Spirit

June 24 - August 16, 2024 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm At the Mittleman Jewish Community Center

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Welcome to MJCC

Summer Day Camp!

We provide quality programs that are age-appropriate, fun, and safe for ages 3 - 15.

From the moment you drop your camper off at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center to the moment they climb back in the car to go home at the end of the day, we make sure that a fun (and safe!) time is had by all.

MJCC Summer Day Camp is a high-energy and busy camp day with lots of activities and transitions.

Through socialization, arts and crafts, sports, games, and imaginative play, we encourage growth, inspire confidence, and provide the framework for lasting memories and friendships.

Our camp is imbued with a sense of Simcha (joy), Kehila (community), Ruach (spirit), and Kef (fun).

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

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Table of Contents Welcome

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Camp Contacts

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Why MJCC Day Camp

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Our Camps

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Camps Calendar

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Costs + Registration

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Discounts + Dates

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Inclusion + Calm Spaces page 10 Important Information page 11

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Camp Contacts Contact Information Day Camp Director: Holden Regnier (he/him) Direct Office Line: 971.254.8332 MJCC Main Phone: 503.244.0111 Email: daycamp@oregonjcc.org Camp Address: Mittleman Jewish Community Center

Our Staff

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, and 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, and our campers are excited to see their favorite counselors each summer.

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Connect with us online : Day Camp Office Hours: (Open June 20 - August 17, 2024)

Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Camp Office: 971.803.7311 4 | oregonjcc.org/daycamp

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Our Camps Camps by Age Sababa: Ages 3 - 4 Simcha: Kindergarten Kehila: Grades 1 - 2 Ruach: Grades 3 - 4 Kef: Grades 5 - 7 CiT: Grades 8 - 10

Campers should register for the grade they are rising into for fall 2024.

Extend your day with

Pre + After-Care

Pre-Care: 8:00 - 9:00 am After-Care: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Supervised fun to provide more flexibility to your summer schedule! Open to all MJCC Day Campers. Must be enrolled in an MJCC Day Camp for the week to be eligible for pre or after-care.

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Skyhawks Specialty Camps Available June 17 - 21, and August 19 - 23.

Sababa

For more details, visit our website.

Weekly: June 24 - August 16, 2024 Half-day: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Full-day: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sababa camps will aim to help your preschooler build self-confidence, work together in teams, and learn to follow rules while having fun engaging in arts, crafts, songs, water play, and much more. Please note: Your camper must not require the use of diapers or pull-ups for the duration of the camp day.

Simcha, Kehila, Ruach, Kef, + CiT Weekly: June 24 - August 16, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Our classic camp includes sports, cooking, Jewish culture, drama, nature, arts + crafts, and swimming. Campers often stay with the same counselor throughout the summer, which provides a sense of consistency and helps campers feel safe and comfortable. Classic camp has a different theme each week! Campers create crafts, play games, and do activities that revolve around the theme. See the next page for themes. We go outdoors as often as possible but have the opportunity to stay indoors, as well. All campers and families celebrate Shabbat on Fridays.

Summer Camps Calendar Field Trip

Week/Dates

Theme

Week 1: June 24 - 28

Carnival

Arcade

Music Stars

Frozen Yogurt + Park Walk

Week 2: July 1 - 5*

No Camp Thursday, July 4

(for Kef/CiT only)

*Please note: Registration for this camp week (July 1 - 5) will be available by individual days to offer more flexibility around the holiday. Sign up for one camp day, or all four days!

Week 3: July 8 - 12

Water World

TBD

Week 4: July 15 - 19

LEGO®

Frozen Yogurt + Park Walk

Week 5: July 22 - 26

Space

OMSI

Week 6: July 29 - August 2

Adventurers

Rock Climbing

Week 7: August 5 - 9

Animal Planet

Oregon Zoo

Week 8: August 12 - 16

Spirit Week

Oaks Park

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Costs + Registration Program

Weekly Cost* Member/Guests

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Member registration* opens February 5, 2024, and registration will open to all on February 12, 2024.

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Members and guests will register through our Daxko registration system.

$250/$280

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Sababa | Full Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Camp registrations for each week are accepted through Thursday of the previous week. We make every effort to accommodate late registrations after Thursday. Call 971.803.7311 for any late registrations.

$405/$455

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Payment is due at the time of registration.

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CiT | Full Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

$225/$250

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.

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Simcha, Kehila, Ruach, Kef | Full Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

$395/$445

Enrollment fees over $500 may be split into two payments (with a valid credit card on file): one at the time of registration and the other on or before May 31, 2024. The second payment will automatically be charged on May 31, 2024.

After-Care 4:00 - 5:30 pm

$68/$75

*Campers must be on an MJCC Membership prior to enrolling in order to access member rates and early registration.

We cannot retroactively honor member rates.

Pre-Care 8:00 - 9:00 am

$45/$50

Sababa | Half-Day 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

*Please note: The week of July 1-5 will be charged by the day. *Financial Aid is available. See page 11.

Please note: Campers must not require the use of diapers or pull-ups at MJCC Summer Day Camp.

To Register, Visit: oregonjcc.org/daycamp

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Discounts

Become an MJCC Member!

Members receive a discounted rate on camps!

Plus receive an additional 5% off if you register by March 31, 2024! Learn more and inquire today at:

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Early Bird Discount

Both members and guests receive 5% off by registering by March 31, 2024!

Important Dates February 5, 2024 (at 12:00 pm) Member Registration Opens

February 12, 2024 (at 12:00 pm) Registration Open for Everyone

June 21, 2024

Summer Solstice Schmooze Campers and families will meet counselors, get to know other camp families, get a sneak peek into their pod’s rooms, and check out camp spaces.

August 16, 2024

End of Camp Carnival Campers and their families from all of summer are invited to celebrate the end of our Day Camp season together! There will be games, music, a bounce house, and refreshments.

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Inclusion + Calm Spaces Inclusion

Our summer camp is a place where values are taught, community is developed, and friendships and memories are made. Our mission is to provide a successful camp experience for campers with various needs and backgrounds. MJCC Day Camp is a high sensory experience and our days are filled with lots of activities and lots of transitions.

If your camper has experienced challenges with quick transitions, loud environments, busy classrooms, or anything of the sort, please reach out to the Day Camp Director directly at hregnier@oregonjcc.org for more information. We appreciate clear communication and understanding during this process regarding any decisions made, as our goal is to provide a successful camp experience for everyone.

For more information, you may also contact the Day Camp Office at daycamp@oregonjcc.org.

Calm Spaces Our Calm Space is a dedicated room for campers who may need time and space away from their group. Campers may come and go from this space as needed. If a camper ever feels overwhelmed, overstimulated, or just needs some alone time, this space will have sensory friendly games and counselors available to support them. Each camp room will also have a “quiet corner” which campers can utilize whenever they need. If you believe your child may need frequent access to this space, please note this in your camper’s health form and inform staff of any specific details regarding your camper’s needs.

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Important Information Financial Aid

Swimming Our Simcha, Ruach, Kehila, and Kef campers get in the pool each day. It is one of the great benefits of MJCC Summer 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.

Please note: Sababa campers do not swim during MJCC Summer Day Camp.

Visit our website for the financial assistance form: oregonjcc.org/daycamp-info. Fill out the form and send it to daycamp@oregonjcc.org.

A swim assessment is required for all campers.

Life jackets will be available for all swimmers.

Please bring your own towel.

Cancellations + Refunds

Lunch + Snack

Bring a meat-free and shellfish-free lunch, two snacks, and a water bottle. Camp does not provide snacks or water bottles. You may also order your camper a lunch from Cafe at the J to be delivered to them at camp. Menu options, order forms, and veggie lunch ideas to pack for your camper are available at: oregonjcc.org/daycamp-info.

We are grateful to the Andrea & Herman Marenstein Endowment Fund, funding the Martha Olshen Scholarship for MJCC campers. We are also grateful to the Juan Young Trust for providing financial aid.

Cancellations will incur a $25 processing fee per child per camp. Cancellations made within 21 days of the start of each registered week will not be refunded.

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. MJCC Day Camp also reserves the right to dismiss a camper whose behavior violates our Behavior Agreement, in which case no refund is given. The Behavior Agreement can be found on our website. Please review the Behavior Agreement with your camper.

Questions? Please email daycamp@oregonjcc.org.

More Information On Our Website! oregonjcc.org/daycamp Find all of our frequently asked questions, and information on registration, membership, pick-up/drop-off, our campus, and everything else by visiting:

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Full fitness facility Group fitness + aquatics classes 25 yard lap + warm water pools Afterschool programs Private + group swim lessons (members only) Personal training

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Receive an extra 5% discount on total MJCC camp fees if you register before March 31, 2024.

Early Bird Discount For All!

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Annual MJCC members with a 12-month commitment receive special discounted rates and priority registration on camps and other programming.

Receive discounted rates on camp!

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