JCC SUMMER CAMPS 2017 JUNE 5 – JULY 28
21 MONTHS TO GRADE 8
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• EARLY CHILDHOOD • GENERAL DAY CAMP • SPORTS CAMP • TENNIS CAMP • TAGLIT TEEN CAMP
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SUBMIT APPLICATIONS ONLINE! www.nojcc.org
Are you ready for the summer of a lifetime? We put the emphasis on fun, safety, and developing self confidence. At the JCC, there are endless opportunities for campers to explore their interests and make new friends. Our staff is excited to welcome all of our new and returning campers. We believe this will be our best summer yet! What makes camp at the JCC special? Exciting field trips every week Top notch facilities include Excellent camper-to swimming pools, gymnasiums counselor ratio and outdoor play spaces Daily lunch program, a helpful option for busy families American Red Cross Swim Instruction Fun Spirit Days and Color War team competitions Highly trained, friendly and nurturing staff Shabbat celebrations Head counselors in every group JCC CAMP DIRECTORS (left to right) Eli Woods Early Childhood Camp, Uptown eli@nojcc.org 897-0143 Carolyn Shillinglaw, Uptown campcarolyn@nojcc.org 897-0143 Josh Toups, Metairie josh@nojcc.org 887-5158
Everyone is welcome at the JCC regardless of religious affiliation.
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Days at the JCC are filled with fun. Campers swim each day and participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities led by specialists in music, art, drama, sports, and Israeli culture. Special Spirit Days bring us together as a camp, as do our weekly gatherings to celebrate Shabbat with songs and performances. Summer fun starts here!
Early Childhood Lower Camp Activities include swimming and water play, music, art, sports, in-house shows, petting zoos, and more!
K’ton ton
AGES 21 – 36 MONTHS (Uptown only)
Children easily transition into our early childhood camp, where the days mirror the nursery school schedule and we often have the JCC nursery school teachers as counselors.
Chaverim
AGES 3 AND 4
Chaverim campers also enjoy weekly adventure days and participate in American Red Cross swim instruction. “My son Jackson loves camp. His favorite activities include swimming, Pizza Friday’s, camp songs,(which he sings all year long) new camp friends and his counselors. Jackson never wanted to leave at the end of the day, and we can’t wait for his younger brother to join him this coming summer.” Betsy B., camp parent
Upper Camp Campers participate in a wide variety of activities both on and off-campus. In addition to free swim, all upper campers receive American Red Cross swim instruction.
Maccabee
ENTERING KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE
Weekly field trips “JCC Day Camp is always a wonderful experience. The staff is friendly and professional. The activities are fun and informative. The swimming instruction is top notch.” Kelly S., camp parent
Sabra
Zion
ENTERING GRADES 2 AND 3
ENTERING GRADES 4 AND 5
Weekly field trips Overnight stay at the J Daily camper choice activities
Weekly field trips Overnight stay at the J Daily camper choice activities Visit Blue Bayou Water Park
Sports ENTERING GRADES 3 – 5
UPTOWN June 5 - July 28 METAIRIE June 5 - June 30 Campers learn new skills and compete in a variety of recreational sports. “It’s awesome because we play all day. The counselors are hilarious. I had the best summer.” Auden B. , sports camper
Teen Camp Taglit and Tennis
ENTERING GRADES 6 – 8
Teens focus on their specialty in the morning then hang out, swim, and enjoy special programming in the afternoon. Register by the week and create your own summer! Come just one week, or all eight! Receive $100 off your total tuition when you register for four or more weeks!
UPTOWN METARIE
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8
Tennis Tennis Tennis Tennis Fitness Week Adventure Trips Color War #HashtagArt
June 5 - 9 June 12 - 16 June 19 - 23 June 26 - 30 July 3 - 7* July 10 - 14 July 17 - 21 July 24 - 28
*No camp July 4
Musical Theater Culinary Creations Adventure Trips Acting for the Camera Strength & Conditioning Color War Emoji Art Wacky Science
Camp Dates WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
June 5 - 9 June 12 - 16 June 19 - 23 June 26 - 30
WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8
July 3 - 7 *no camp July 4 July 10 - 14 July 17 - 21 July 24 - 28
Important Dates JANUARY 17 FEBRUARY 1 FEBRUARY 15 APRIL 14 MAY 15 JUNE 4
Priority registration for JCC nursery school families Registration opens for returning camp families Registration opens to all Last day to receive early bird discount All outstanding balances and camp forms due Open House, 1:00 - 3:00 PM For summer mini camp information, please visit www.nojcc.org.
Registration Policy
Camp T-Shirts
JCC membership is required to enroll your child in camp. Month to month memberships are available. Please contact our Membership Directors with questions.
All campers will receive one camp t-shirt to be worn on all field trip days and group photo days.
UPTOWN
Carolyn Schaefer, Carolyn@nojcc.org METAIRIE
Lunch Weekly lunch service is available for an additional fee.
Stephanie Krell, Stephanie@nojcc.org After May 1, a $25 administrative fee will be charged for session change requests.
Financial Assistance Fee adjustments are available on an individual basis. All scholarships are based on need and funds are limited. Prior to applying for financial aid, please contact our financial aid coordinators. Applicants must secure a spot in camp in order to receive aid. UPTOWN
Rachel Ruth, Rachel@nojcc.org METAIRIE
Wendy Goldberg, Wendy@nojcc.org
JCC Counselor-In-Training Program Entering Grades 9 - 10 Open to JCC members Must be 14 years by June 1, 2017 Develop leadership skills and first time job experience. To apply, complete the online staff application.
For additional information visit www.nojcc.org.
Tuition Per Week Four week minimum required, except for Teen Camps. Weeks do not need to be consecutive.
K’ton ton 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday - Friday Monday - Friday
BEFORE AND AFTER CARE
Early Bird
After April 14
$119 $150
$127 $158
Early Morning After Care 7:30 - 9:00 AM 12:00 - 5:30 PM $28 $68 $43 $86
Chaverim, Maccabee and Sabra Early Bird 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM Monday - Friday
$189
Zion and Sports
Early Bird
9:00 AM - 3:15 PM Monday - Friday
After April 14 $197
After April 14
$209
$217
Taglit and Tennis 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM Monday - Friday
$310/week
your total tuition.
Before and After Care Ages Uptown Metairie
Early Morning 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM 3 and up $45 $45
Deposit A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration to secure a spot.
Insurance A $10 insurance fee is required for all campers. * Game Room prices in the print brochure were accidentally reversed. These are the corrected costs.
After Care 3:15 - 5:30 PM 3 to 7 $79 $79
Game Room 3:15 - 5:30 PM 8 and up $50* $35*
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SWIM PROGRAM, VISIT NOJCC.ORG
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INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM TAUGHT BY AMERICAN RED CROSS WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORS
ALL CAMPERS SWIM DAILY!
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