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WinterCamp
general information
PROGRAMS
The ERJCC offers Winter Vacation Programs for members ages 2 – 13. Registration for Winter Vacation Programs may be made in-person, on-line, by mail, or by fax using the enclosed form. Registration deadline is Monday, December 5! Registration will be accepted after December 6 on a space-available basis only, so be sure to register early. Cancellation of camp registration will result in a refund less $10 per child, per program. Refunds will not be granted after the start of a camp program. Transportation is available from the West Houston ERJCC on Dairy Ashford with a minimum of 5 campers. If you would like this transportation, please sign up with the Camp Office at 713-729-3200 ext. 3247 by Monday, December 12.
program philosophy
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Winter Vacation programs are group-oriented, with low staff-to-camper ratios determined by the activity and age of the children.If your child requires any unique or individual attention to ensure a successful experience, we strongly recommend that you communicate these needs to Randy Comensky.
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For Financial Assistance Contact Betty Tonnessen at 713-729-3200, Ext. 3217
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For further information, please contact the ERJCC staff member listed or Randy Comensky, Director of Children & Camping Services, at 713-551-7208 or email Kathy Sabia at ksabia@erjcchouston.org
PRESCHOOL WINTER CAMP AT BAC STAR LIGHT STAR BRIGHT Ages: 2-4 by September 1, 2011
WEEK 1: Join us for a special puppet show by Puppet Pizzazz. Learn about artist Vincent Van Gogh, and recreate his Starry Night painting. We will also do our own shadow show with flashlights. Learn to make silhouette portraits with us. Plan on music with our music specialist and gymnastics with one of our fabulous gymnastics specialists in the ERJCC’s fully equipped gymnasium. WEEK 2: We will be visiting our own planetarium and having a special pajama Shabbat under the stars. Come gaze at the stars with your hand made telescope. “Camp “out with us and count the stars in the sky. Plan on music with our music specialist and gymnastics with one of our fabulous gymnastics specialists in the ERJCC’s fully equipped gymnasium.
PRESCHOOL WINTER CAMP AT WEST HOUSTON Ages: 3-4 by September 1, 2011
WEEK 1 & 2 For the two weeks of Winter Break Camp, we will have fun with popular children’s book - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs through weather exploration and crafts. Hours: 7:00AM - 6:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Ethel and Al Herzstein Building/West Houston Hours/Fee: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM $300 or 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $260 Director: Rachel Wallach 281.556.5567,
rwallach@erjcchouston.org
Location: Bertha Alyce Center Hours/Fee: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM $300/wk, 9:00 AM - 1:00PM $160/wk, 9:00AM - 3:30PM $260/wk Director: Susan Perry 713.551.7200 sperry@erjcchouston.org
EVELYN RUBENSTEIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 5601 S. Braeswood | Houston, Texas 77096 phone: 713.729.3200 | fax: 713.551.7223
erjcchouston.org
AM/PM CARE Grades K-5
GYMNASTICS CAMP Grades K-5
WEEKS I & 2 AM Care: 7:00 AM - 9:00AM $35 PM Care: 3:30 PM - 6:00PM $48
WEEKS 1 & 2 Hours: 9:00AM - 3:30PM Location: Sol Rubenstein Gymnastics Facility Fee $260 per week
AM/PM Care options are available for the following camps: Happy Days, Hip Hop ‘til You Drop, Gymnastics, Tennis and the School Holiday program. Pre School Gymnastics Camp is not included in AM/PM Care. Activities include: snack time, crafts, indoor games, game room, outdoor play, movies & more! * Daily AM Care available for $12 per day Daily PM Care available for $15 per day
Contact Camp office at 713.729.3200 ext. 3247 or ksabia@erjcchouston.org
Perfect camp to learn exciting skills and have fun with a challenging physical activity. All the unique gymnastics equipment is utilized including Trampolines, Vault, Parallel, Uneven Parallel Bars, Rings, Floor Exercise and more! Experienced coaches will be on hand to teach and help with activities. Directors: Adam Benas & Tim Erwin 713-729-3200, ext. 3272 or Office Asst. Leslie Holmes ext. 3250 or direct line at: 713.595.8179
HAPPY DAYS Grades K-5 WEEKS 1 & 2 Hours: 9:00AM - 3:30PM Location: Weingarten Building Fee: $260 per week or $55 per day Happy Days Camp will be at the Weingarten Building. Adding to the excitement of the special events and field trips will be recreational indoor swimming, sports, games, and crafts. Please be sure to bring a swim suit, towel and lunch daily. Director: Gillian Richter, 713-729-3200 Ext. 3256 grichter@erjcchouston.org Mon, Dec 19: Field Trip to The Houston Museum of Natural Science Tue, Dec 20: Puppet Pizzazz Show & Puppet-Making Workshop Wed, Dec 21: Field Trip to The Downtown Aquarium Thur, Dec 22: Bug on Wheels: Amazing Arthropods Fri, Dec 23: Roly the Clown with Face Painting and Balloon Animals Mon, Dec 26: Bowling at Times Square Entertainment Tue, Dec 27: Mad Science Wed, Dec 28: Funtastic Fitness Field Day and Dance Party Thur, Dec 29: Field Trip to the Movies Fri, Dec 30: Houston Zoomobile: Feeding Frenzy
HAPPY DAYS - SWIM LESSONS Grades K-5 WEEKS I & 2 Fee: $60 per week The ERJCC SWIM ACADEMY will be offering 30 minute swim lessons during Happy Day’s daily swim hour. The lessons will cover the basics of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. We will also be covering other skills like side breathing, strength training & endurance swimming. Instructor: Whitney Moore, 713-729-3200 Ext. 3290 thall@erjcchouston.org
ISTI BASKETBALL CAMP Grade K-5 WEEKS 1 & 2 Hours: 9:00AM - 3:30PM Fee: $260 per week Campers will learn from experienced staff which includes top notch certified coaches and counselors. Campers will be divided by age and skill level to reach maximum development of their basketball skills. Other sports and games will be played throughout the week. Director: Eric Bishop 713-729-3200, ext. 3230 ebishop@erjcchouston.org HIP HOP ‘TIL YOU DROP CAMP Grades 2-8 WEEK 1: December 19 - 22 Hours: 9:00AM - 3:30 PM Location: Weingarten Building Fee: $220 Hip Hop ‘til You Drop Camp is 4 fun-packed days of dancing, arts and crafts and friends! 4 daily classes in hip hop and jazz from guest instructors and ERJCC staff will get you moving and grooving! Camp concludes Thursday with a parent visitation day. Director: Ashley Horn, 713.729. 3200 ext. 3219, ahorn@erjcchouston.org TENNIS CAMP Grades 2-8 WEEKS 1 & 2 Hours: 9:00AM - 3:30PM Location: ERJCC Boniuk Family Indoor Tennis Center Fee: Monday-Friday: $260tc/$270m Monday-Wed-Friday: $165tc/$185m This camp will work on stroke production; have structured games, and an exciting INDOOR environment to learn the lifetime sport of tennis. Open to ALL ability levels. Head Tennis Pro: Greg Medford 713.551.7292
HOUSTON CONNECT 68 AQUARIUM & OVERNIGHT Grade 6 only Date: Saturday, December 17 - Sunday, December 18 Hours: 7:00 PM - 9:00 AM Location: Downtown Aquarium & Overnight at the Merfish Center Fee: $50 Join us for a night out at the Downtown Aquarium. Enjoy fun rides, check out the indoor exhibits, and play some fun games. Then enjoy the rest of the night with your friends at the Merfish Center for our Overnight. Includes; snacks, a movie, games, breakfast and video games. This event is only open to 6th grade teens. Director: Maytal Babajanov 713-838-7200, mbabajanov@erjcchouston.org HOUSTON CONNECT 68 DAY AT SCHLITTERBAHN Grade 6-8 Date: Monday, December 19 Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Location: Schlitterbahn Galveston Fee: $40 Are you missing the summer? Does the cold weather have you down? Get back a little taste of the summer at the indoor water park at Schlitterbahn Galveston. Bring a bathing suit and towel while the cost includes admission, tubes and transportation. Pack a sack lunch or bring money to purchase something from the grill. Director: Maytal Babajanov 713-838-7200, mbabajanov@erjcchouston.org HOUSTON CONNECT 68 ALTERNATIVE WINTER BREAK at CYJ Grade 7 & 8 only Date: Tuesday, December 27 – Thursday, December 29 Location: Camp Young Judea Fee: $250 by December 5 or $275 by December 16 Join Houston Connect 68 in collaboration with Camp Young Judaea this winter as we head to CYJ for our first alternative winter break experience for Jewish teens. This program includes off site hands–on community service projects, camp style activities, ropes course and a Mini-Maccabi experience. Meet teens from Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. An email with packing list and travel information will be sent out on December 21 to all registered participants. Director: Maytal Babajanov 713-838-7200 mbabajanov@erjcchouston.org
“EXCELLENCE” TENNIS CAMP Tournament level or advanced players with Director approval Weeks 1 & 2 Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Location: ERJCC Harris J. Weingarten Outdoor Tennis Complex Fee: Monday-Friday: $285tc/$295JCC Monday-Wed-Friday: $185tc/$195JCC This camp includes: Intense drills, match play strategies, and conditioning. Camp Director approval required. Head Tennis Pro: Clem Franek 713-551-7292 NEW YEARS EVE LATE NITE PARTY & SLEEPOVER Grades K-5 Date: Saturday, December 31 Late night party: 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM Sleepover: 6:30 PM - 9:00 AM Ring in 2012 with your friends at the ERJCC! Activities will include karaoke, bounce house fun, gym games, arts and crafts, and much more! We will, of course, toast the New Year with some “bubbly” (not the real stuff)! Late night snacks and breakfast will be served. Late Nite Party: 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM Register on or before Dec. 19: $25/child, $15 each additional sibling. Register after Dec. 19: $35/child, $20 each additional sibling. Sleepover 6:30 PM - 9:00 AM Register on or before Dec. 19: $40/child, $30 each additional sibling Register after Dec. 19: $50/child, $40/each additional sibling To register: visit www.erjcchouston.org/kidsniteout For more information contact Gillian Richter, 713-729-3200 Ext. 3256 grichter@erjcchouston.org
HANUKKAH CELEBRATION (Free Event) When: Sunday, December 25 from 9:30 – 11:00 AM Enjoy Israeli Hanukkah Games & Activities in the ERJCC Lobby and Joe Frank Theatre prior to the show. Sponsored by the Israeli House. HANUKKAH CELEBRATION WITH THE GIZMO GUYS Date: Sunday, December 25 at 11:00AM Fee: $10 Kids, $12 Adults, Family Max $50, Free to children under 2 Join us for high flying fun when the Gizmo Guys return to Houston for a comedy juggling performance with a uniquely winning combination of dazzling technique and infectious humor. The Gizmo Guys have amazed and amused audiences around the world, made numerous television appearances, won international juggling competitions, and taught at top circus schools because their rapid-fire act exhilarates and inspires sidesplitting laughter in audience members of all ages. Come celebrate Hanukkah with us at the ERJCC! Contact: Naomi Barancik 713-729-3200, ext. 3288 nbarancik@erjcchouston.org
winter camp application CHILD’S NAME
MEMBERSHIP NO.
CHILD’S AGE
CHILD’S GRADE
ADDRESS
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STATE
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EMERGENCY CONTACT 1
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DOCTOR’S NAME
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Pre-School Camp at Bertha Alyce Center (BAC) $300 Wk 1 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM $160 Wk 1 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM $260 Wk 1 9:00 AM - 3:30PM $300 Wk 2 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM $160 Wk 2 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM $260 Wk 2 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
AM Care (K-5) $35 Wk 1 AM Care $35 Wk 2 AM Care
7:00 - 9:00 AM 7:00 - 9:00 AM
PM Care (K-5) $45 Wk 1 PM Care $45 Wk 2 PM Care
3:30 - 6:00 PM 3:30 - 6:00 PM
Pre-School Camp at West Houston $300 Wk 1 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM $160 Wk 1 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM $260 Wk 1 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM $260 Wk 2 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM $160 Wk 2 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM $260 Wk 2 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Happy Days Camp (K-5 GR) $260 Wk 1 (Dec. 19-23) $260 Wk 2 (Dec. 26-30) $55 Mon. Dec. 19 Museum of Natural Science $55 Tue. Dec. 20 Puppet Pizzazz Show $55 Wed. Dec. 21 Downtown Aquarium $55 Thur. Dec. 22 Bug on Wheels $55 Fri. Dec. 23 Roly the Clown $55 Mon. Dec. 26 Bowling $55 Tue. Dec. 27 Mad Science $55 Wed. Dec. 28 Funtastic Fitness $55 Thur. Dec. 29 Going to the Movies $55 Fri. Dec. 30 Houston Zoomobile
Specialty Camps $220 Wk 1 Hip Hop ‘til You Drop Camp (M-TH) (2-8 GR) $260 Wk 1 Gymnastics Camp (K-5 GR) $260 Wk 2 Gymnastics Camp (K-5 GR) $260 Wk 2 Gymnastics Camp (K-5 GR) $260 Wk 1 Tennis Camp (2-5 GR) $260 Wk 2 Tennis Camp (2-5 GR) $260 Wk 1 ISTI Basketball Camp (K-5 GR) $260 Wk 2 ISTI Basketball Camp (K-5 GR) Middle School and Older $50 Dec 17 Aquarium and Overnight (6-8 GR) $40 Dec 19 Day at Schlitterbahn (6-8 GR) $220 Wk 1 Hip Hop ‘til You Drop Camp (5-8 GR) $285tc/$295JCC Wk 1 “Excellence” Tennis Camp (M-F) $185tc/$195JCC Wk 1 “Excellence” Tennis Camp (MWF) $285tc/$295JCC Wk 2 “Excellence” Tennis Camp (M-F) $185tc/$195JCC Wk 2 “Excellence” Tennis Camp (MWF)
TOTAL FEE
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Swim Lessons $60 Wk 1 $60 Wk 2 New Years Eve Kids Nite Out (K-5 GR) Late Nite Party 6:30 - 10:30 PM Before Dec. 19 After Dec. 19 $25 Child $35 Child $15 Sibling x_____ $20 Sibling x_____ KNO Sleepover 6:30 PM - 9:00 AM Before Dec. 19 After Dec. 19 $40 Child $50 Child $30 Sibling x_____ 40 Sibling x_____
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I give my permission for my child to participate in all activities, including field trips out of the building. I give permission for photos of my child to be used for appropriate publicity materials. Participation in any ERJCC activities and use of recreational facilities involves a risk of accidental injury despite all safety precautions. Having been informed of the activities to be conducted by The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston, I/We, as an individual or as a parent or guardian of the participants named herein, assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities, and release from responsibility and agree to indemnify and hold harmless The ERJCC of Houston, its officers, directors, independent contractors, volunteers and all employees for any illness or injury to me or to my children or family members occurring during his/her/our participation in any activities or use of any recreational facilities conducted at The ERJCC of Houston. I give permission for my child to take part in all activities including swim and trips away from the camp. In the event of an emergency, if my child’s physician is not available, I hereby grant permission to call another licensed physician. I authorize the camp staff to act for me according to their best judgment.
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