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June 4 - July 27
21 Months to Grade 8
Uptown & Metairie
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JCC Summer Camps 2018
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Come summer with us! At the JCC there are endless opportunities for campers to explore their interests and make new friends. Our summer camp is a special place where children build character, develop meaningful relationships, and gain confidence. We encourage their sense of wonder and fun, while always keeping a focus on safety. We hope you’ll join us for another fabulous summer @ the J! What makes camp at the JCC special? • Exciting field trips every week • Top notch facilities include swimming pools, gymnasiums and outdoor play spaces • American Red Cross Swim Instruction • Highly trained, friendly and nurturing staff • Head counselors in every group • Excellent camper-to-counselor ratio • Daily lunch program, a helpful option for busy families • Fun Spirit Days and Color War team competitions • Shabbat celebrations JCC CAMP DIRECTORS (left to right:) Carolyn Shillinglaw, campcarolyn@nojcc.org Uptown Camp Director Eli Woods, eli@nojcc.org Uptown Early Childhood Camp Director Terrance Perkins, terrance@nojcc.org Metairie Assistant Camp Director
Everyone is welcome at the JCC regardless of religious affiliation.
“The New Orleans JCC is the best summer day camp option in New Orleans. The diversity of activities keep the campers busy and engaged all day. I love to hear what my kids did in camp at the end of the day. Their stories are always joined with excitement, smiles, and sometimes laughs. The instructional swim portion is so important to me because of my personal desire for my children to learn how to swim at any early age and not be afraid of the water.� -Michelle T., CAMP PARENT
EARLY CHILDHOOD LOWER CAMP
K’ton ton = Little Ones Age: 21 - 36 months Uptown only
K’TON TON (Kuh-tahn- tahn) offers a loving experience for your first-time camper. Your child’s day at camp will mirror a day at nursery school with moments of active exploration, independent play, teacher directed activities and quiet reflection. Experienced K’ton ton staff are trained in early childhood development. Campers will enjoy water play, time in the splash pool, art projects, stories, songs, block building and more.
Chaverim = Friends Age: 3 and 4
CHAVERIM (Ha-veh-reem) campers participate in swim instruction led by our professionally trained American Red Cross swim instructors, create arts and crafts projects, learn songs, play games, and get active in sports and enjoy special adventure days. Every activity is geared toward the preschool aged child. Experienced head counselors guide your child through a busy day of fun and friendship. Children MUST be potty-trained and age 3 as of June 1, 2018 in order to participate in Chaverim.
“JCC programming has changed our lives. When our children are at the JCC, we know they are safe, loved, and having FUN!� -Tiffany C., CAMP PARENT
UPPER CAMP
Maccabee = Hammer Entering Kindergarten and First Grade
MACCABEE (Mack-uh-bee) campers participate in the full scope of JCC Day Camp activities. Field trips and American Red Cross instructional swim lessons, along with arts and crafts, sports, music and drama, are just a few of the exciting activities awaiting your child.
Sabra = Israeli Natives Entering Grades 2 and 3
SABRA (Sah-bruh) campers have a blast! At this age, we begin to give them more choice in their week. In addition to regular camp activities and their American Red Cross swim lessons, Sabra campers have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of electives such as dance, yoga, art, drama and dodgeball. “JCC Camp Weekly field trips and a always exceeds my fun-filled overnight at the expectations! The attentive JCC ensure your Sabra and enthusiastic staff make the camper will make program. The field trips are memories every day.
always fun and right on target.� - Kelly S., CAMP PARENT
Zion = Community Entering Grades 4 and 5
ZION (Zie-on) campers have the unique opportunity to serve as role models for the younger campers as well as their peers. American Red Cross swimming, sports, games, art and drama set the stage for a magnificent summer of excitement and adventure. Weekly field trips enhance the camp experience. In addition, Zion campers enjoy an overnight and an excursion to Blue Bayou Water Park.
Sports
Entering Grades 3, 4 and 5 Uptown Only SPORTS CAMP Led by our experienced JCC Sports Directors, Sports Camp concentrates on sportsmanship, fundamental skills, rules, hustle, positive attitude and the ability and willingness to listen and learn. Campers are instructed in basketball, baseball, football and soccer, as well as other recreational games designed to promote cooperation, patience and teamwork. They enjoy free swim every afternoon. Highlights of the summer include a week of Color War, a trip to Blue Bayou Water Park, and an overnight at the JCC.
TEEN CAMP
Taglit, Tennis & Adventure Camp Entering Grades 6 – 8
Both locations offer dynamic and engaging programming for your middle school campers. Schedules are flexible. Register by the week and create your own summer. Come just one week, or all eight! Receive $100 off your total tuition if you register for four or more weeks! TENNIS & TAGLIT
Campers focus on their specialty topic in the morning then hang out, swim, and enjoy activities and programming in the afternoon. ADVENTURE CAMP NEW!
Campers will have a blast sharpening their water and wilderness skills. They will learn map skills, fire safety, sewing and environmental sustainability, as well as how to set up and take down a camp site. Fishing, canoeing, scuba diving, and outdoor cooking round out he fun. Each week will include off-site field trips to practice these skills, culminating in an overnight camping trip to Fountainbleu State Park during Week 8.
UPTOWN
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8
Tennis Tennis Tennis Tennis Restaurant Week Adventure Trips Color War Stage Combat
June 4-8 June 11-15 June 18-22 June 25-29 July 2-6 * July 9-13 July 16-20 July 23-27
*no camp on July 4
METARIE
Stage Combat Photography Culinary Arts Arts Fest Maccabiah Games Adventure Trips Adventure Camp Adventure Camp
(Camping Overnight)
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM
Entering Grades 9 and 10 Open to JCC members Must be 14 years by June 1, 2018 Requires at least a 4 week commitment Develop leadership skills and first time job experience in our CIT program. To apply, complete the online staff application.
Mark Your Calendar IMPORTANT DATES
January 15 Priority registration for JCC nursery school families February 1 Registration opens for returning camp families February 15 Registration opens to all March 15 Last day to receive early bird discount Uptown April 15 Last day to receive early bird discount Metairie May 30 All outstanding balances and camp forms due June 3 Open House, 1:00 - 3:00 PM REGISTRATION POLICY
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
JCC membership is required to enroll your child in camp. Month to month memberships are available. Please contact our Membership Directors with questions.
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 - Julie Ward
membership@nojcc.org METAIRIE - Stephanie Krell
stephanie@nojcc.org After May 1, a $50 administrative fee will be charged for session change requests. CAMP T-SHIRTS
All campers will receive one camp t-shirt to be worn on all field trips and group photo days. LUNCH
Weekly lunch service is available for an additional fee.
UPTOWN - Rachel Ruth
rachel@nojcc.org METAIRIE - Wendy Goldberg
wendy@nojcc.org CAMP DATES
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8
June 4-8 June 11-15 June 18-22 June 25-29 July 2-6 *no camp July 4 July 9-13 July 16-20 July 23-27
Tuition Per Week
Four week minimum required, except for Teen Camps. Weeks do not need to be consecutive.
UPTOWN
EARLY BIRD
K’ton ton – 3 day $125 K’ton ton – 5 day $158 Chaverim $200 Maccabee $200 Sabra $200 Zion $222 Teen Camps* Sports Camp $222 Before Care After Care Game Room After Care K’ton ton Before Care K’ton ton After Care
AFTER MARCH 15
$133 $166 $208 $208 $208 $230 $325* $230 $47 $83 $53 3 day $28 / 5 day $47 3 day $70 / 5 day $90
METAIRIE
EARLY BIRD
Chaverim $200 Maccabee $200 Sabra $200 Zion $220 Teen Camps* Before Care After Care Game Room After Care
AFTER APRIL 15
$208 $208 $208 $228 $325* $47 $79 $40
DEPOSIT
INSURANCE
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration to secure a spot.
A $10 insurance fee is required for all campers.
* Receive $100 off your total tuition when you register for four or more weeks of Teen Camp!
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INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM TAUGHT BY AMERICAN RED CROSS WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORS
ALL CAMPERS SWIM DAILY!
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