Sabes JCC 2010 Summer Camp Brochure by Sabes JCC

make us the center of your summer

welcome to summer at the sabes jcc – your center for fun, exploration, adventure and friendship. important dates Extra Early Bird deadline: February 12, 2010 Early Bird deadline: February 26, 2010 Registration deadline: April 9, 2010

enjoy the benefits of membership! Sabes JCC Premium Members and Community Members receive discounted rates on all Sabes JCC camp programs (excludes Camp Invention and Timberwolves camps). Save on camp fees by becoming a member today—visit www.sabesjcc.org or call 952.381.3379 for information. All 2010 Camp Olami families will automatically receive Community Memberships for the duration of your children’s camp session. Be sure to check out the outdoor pool and benefits, as well as registering at Community Member pricing (excludes extended care). New Community Membership If you participate in JCC programs, but are not currently a member, then this new membership category is for you! Become a Community Member at $15 per month for an individual* and $25 per month for a family** and enjoy numerous programmatic benefits such as: member discount rates on JCC programs and services; special Community Membership rates on ECC, Summer Camp and HaBonim; use of the Outdoor Pool; JCC Membership Card for easy entrance/access in building; all JCC publications and event notices; 6 guest passes per year for use of the Health & Wellness facilities; and a $25 credit per year toward JCC programs/services. A one year agreement required. *Individuals must be 18 years or older to obtain a community membership. **Family membership required for discounts on ECC, Summer Camp, HaBonim and youth programming as well as family access to the outdoor pool. Sign up today: call 952.381.3457, e-mail dbrook@sabesjcc.org or complete a form while at the JCC.

table of contents Camp Olami...................................................................... 4 Summer Quest.................................................................. 6 Summer Theatre Institute................................................... 8 Teens............................................................................... 10 Additional Summer Programs............................................. 12 Camp Gesher..................................................................... 13 Extended Care................................................................... 14 Host an Israeli................................................................... 15

Rates will be listed using the following key: PM – Sabes JCC Premium Memberss CM – Sabes JCC Community Members PP – Program Participants

we’ve got ruach, yes we do. we’ve got ruach, how about you? welcome! We are so excited for camp in 2010! We have an amazing summer planned for you—from camp essentials like swimming, singing, arts and crafts and more, to new programs like Adventure Olami and Fencing Quest.

camp olami Yomi Ruach Kesher

top 10 experiences you’ll get from 2010 sabes jcc summer camps:

Migvan Adventure Olami - NEW!

EXPERIENCE 1. Lifelong friends

Tikkun Olami

quest

2. Passionate, experienced staff

4. An inclusive environment - Everyone is welcome at our camps. We take pride in providing support for the integration of children with special needs. See page 16.

imagination

3. Israeli Culture - Israeli Shlichim join our camp staff and provide a true Israeli experience by sharing their culture and traditions with the campers. See page 15.

Mad Science - Secret Agent Stage Combat

Mad Science - Flight Academy Fencing - NEW!

6. Youth theatre

Flag Football

sports

Wet 'n Wild

Gymnastics Wet 'n Wild 2

theatre 13 - The Musical

10. Ruach! (spirit) In all of these ways and more, we intend to provide your camper with the best summer camping experience! So, what are you waiting for? Make Sabes JCC Summer Camps the center of your summer. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. We can be reached at the Summer Youth Programs Hotline at 952.381.3421 or by e-mailing summer@sabesjcc.org.

Ultimate Frisbee Outdoor Adventures - NEW! Martial Arts - NEW!

8. Flexibility to meet your scheduling needs - We offer morning and afternoon care as well as 2-week sessions. See page 14. 9. New week-long quest activities

Super Scrapbooking Comic Book Creations Get that Role! - NEW!

5. Jewish values - Jewish values and culture are at the heart of our programs.

7. Financial assistance and special incentives - Our goal is for all children to be able to attend our programs; therefore the Sabes JCC provides financial assistance to campers. In these especially challenging times, we will offer whatever we can by way of financial assistance and special incentives. See page 16.

Abracadabra Comedy Sportz - NEW!

Theatre Adventures Camp Creative Dance Camp

teens JCC Maccabi ArtsFest® JCC Maccabi Games® SIT Session 1 SIT Session 2

staff: Danya Kornblum – Director of Youth and Camping Donna Garber – Associate Director of Youth and Camping Anita Lewis – Inclusion Director Claire Avitabile – Director of Performing Arts

additional programs Camp Gesher Camp Invention MN Lynx & Timberwolves Camp Hakol B’Ivrit

Dates June 1–15

June 15–19

June 21–25

June 28– July 2

July 6–9

July 12–16

Grade Entering in Fall July 19–23

July 26–30

Session 1 Session 1A x

Aug 2–6

Aug 9–13

Aug 16–20

Session 1B x

Session 2A x

x x x x

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

x x

Teen

Session 2B x

Session 2

x x

camp olami A Jewish Camping Experience Camp Olami is dedicated to developing strong, positive identities in its campers. Our Ackerberg Family Campsite provides the ideal environment for making friends, discovering Jewish values, gaining knowledge, building trust, learning teamwork and having fun. New skills and friendships await campers each day. All campers will enjoy swimming in our beautiful Numero-Steinfeldt outdoor pool for free-swim. Campers will also make use of the Barbara Ziman Pentelovitch Memorial indoor pool for swim lessons three days each week, taught by a team of certified Water Safety Instructors. Arts & crafts, sports & games, music, drama, Judaics, Israeli culture, nature, dance and special events are just some of the activities that campers will experience. Each year we look forward to hosting several Israeli Shlichim who provide a unique cultural perspective and enhance the Jewish component of the Camp Olami experience. Other highlights include field trips, theme weeks, over/under nights, all-camp programs, Family Nights and Kabbalat Shabbat celebrations. We offer something for everyone. Camp Olami strives to enrich the lives of children by teaching life skills in a fun, safe, Jewish environment while creating lasting friendships and memories. Register today and feel the Ruach! Questions? Contact us at 952.381.3421 or summer@sabesjcc.org. Camp Olami is an ACA accredited day camp. For more information on ACA, visit www.acacamps.com.

yomi (entering kindergarten)

migvan (entering grade 3)

We provide a safe and nurturing environment for our youngest campers to develop skills and transition to their new “big kid” status. Yomi campers will continue to have a rest time each day and enjoy a morning snack to help ease into an entire day at camp. Your Yomi camper will take field trips to many exciting places around the Twin Cities. All Yomi campers will have the option of staying for an extended day of special events on the "Under-Night," a great stepping-stone to an overnight.

In addition to regular camp activities, Migvan campers have the chance to help create their own schedules by choosing their specialty activity. Choose either the Migvan Overnight Experience, which includes a 5 day, 4 night overnight trip to a Jewish overnight camp or the Migvan Quest Experience which allows you to choose your program for one week of the session. In addition, campers will have input into their daily activities. The Migvan Overnight Experience is an option for 4-week session campers only.

4-week option (Session 1 or 2) Fees: PM: $850/CM: $1020

4-week option (Session 1 only) With Overnight Experience Trip: Camp Chi, July 12–16 Fees: PM: $1100/CM: $1320 With Quest Experience Option: Comedy Sportz or Ultimate Frisbee Fees: PM: $1025/CM: $1230

2-week option (Sessions 1A, 1B, 2A or 2B) Fees: PM: $510/CM: $610

ruach (entering grade 1) In Hebrew, Ruach means spirit. Our Ruach campers truly are the heart of Camp Olami. Each day campers explore all of the specialty activities Camp Olami has to offer while bonding with their group mates. New opportunities and challenges abound, from learning a new stroke in the pool to sleeping at the JCC on a special overnight. Ruach campers will go on field trips to local attractions.

4-week option (Session 2 only) With Overnight Experience Trip: Camp Interlaken, August 9–13 Fees: PM: $1100/CM: $1320 With Quest Experience Option: Wet ‘n Wild 2 or Mad Science Fees: PM: $1025/CM: $1230 2-week option (Sessions 1A, 1B, 2A or 2B) With Overnight Experience Trip: Camp Chi, July 12–16 Fees: PM: $570/CM: $685

NEW! adventure olami (entering grades 4–6)

4-week option (Session 1 or 2) Fees: PM: $900/CM: $1080 2-week option (Sessions 1A, 1B, 2A or 2B) Fees: PM: $540/CM: $640

kesher (entering grade 2) It is our hope that the Kesher campers make life long connections with new friends during the summer. In fact, in Hebrew, Kesher means connection. Each day campers take part in specialty activities, special events and more. Campers will go on field trips to local attractions and Kesher campers will look forward to one overnight at an off-site location during each session. 4-week option (Session 1 or 2) Fees: PM: $950/CM: $1140 2-week option (Sessions 1A, 1B, 2A or 2B) Fees: PM: $570/CM: $685

Exploration and outdoor fun make this new program a true adventure. Campers spend 3 great weeks at day camp enjoying Camp Olami fun with an added element of an outdoor adventure. Then, with the guidance of Wilderness Inquiry—a local group specializing in adventure travel—campers will spend 5 days canoeing along the St. Croix River and camping out in tents beneath the stars each night. This is an amazing opportunity to experience camping and adventure with Olami! There is always a Summer Quest option for campers looking for a 4-week day camp experience. This camp can also be experienced as a 1-week overnight trip option (July 12–16). Session 1 only (June 21–July 16) 4 weeks with overnight: PM: $1450/CM: $1740 4 weeks with Quest: PM: $1125/CM: $1350 Quest Experience Option: Comedy Sportz or Ultimate Frisbee Overnight Option Only (July 12–16): PM: $475/CM: $570

tikkun olami (entering grades 4–6) Back by popular demand! This successful program, initiated in 2009, focuses on the act of community service. Each week, campers will perform a number of community service projects either on the camp grounds or at a location around the Twin Cities. It is never too early to make a difference and give back to the community. This program also has plenty of time for summer fun as campers will also experience field trips specifically geared toward their age group. For the last week of the program, either choose an overnight experience at Camp Interlaken or take your pick of exciting Quest options.

this summer, everyone’s a member! If you are not already a Sabes JCC member, by signing up for Olami you automatically become a Community Member for the duration of your children’s camp session(s). For Community Membership benefits, see page 1. This also means you will receive discounted Community Member pricing on Camp Olami only!

Session 2 only With Overnight Experience Trip: Camp Interlaken, August 9–13 Fees: PM: $1200/CM: $1440 With Quest Experience Option: Wet ‘n Wild 2 or Mad Science Fees: PM: $1125/CM: $1350

Session Dates (All camps are from 9 am to 4 pm) Session 1: June 21–July 16 Session 1A: June 21–July 2 Session 1B: July 6–16

Session 2: July 19–August 13 Session 2A: July 19–30 Session 2B: August 2–13

No camp Monday, July 5

Summer Quest gets a makeover! Experience brand new quest options at new 2010 reduced prices! Of course, we’ve kept your favorite quests too. Check out our new quest pricing and options.

summer quest Entering grades 3–6 What can you explore in one week, you ask? Anything and everything! We’ve got activities galore—and truly something for everyone—in this summer’s specialty week-long camps. Return to favorites from the past or participate in brand new offerings this summer. Each day, campers will arrive at 9 am and join Camp Olami for morning flag pole. At 9:30, Quest specialty programs begin and will last for three hours. At 12:30 it’s time for lunch then head off to an afternoon of fun including swimming and other specialty areas and activities. When 3:30 rolls around, it is time to settle in with a snack, and then join our Camp Olami friends for the closing flagpole, ending with pick-up at 4 pm. Fees: PM: $265/CM: $280/PP: $295

mad science: secret agent

new! fencing

June 21–25

June 21–25 Sharpen your under-cover skills in this TOP SECRET quest. Use spy technology to listen in on secret conversations, send and retrieve top secret messages with your own Code Kit, and use a laser beam to identity voices. Build a secret safe and then attempt to defeat several security systems. Take home your own Spyglasses.

stage combat

Fencing is serious fun and has grown to become one of the most popular sports for children. This camp covers basic blade actions and the conduct of a fencing bout with an in-class tournament on the last day. All equipment is provided.

nfl flag football June 28–July 2

June 28–July 2

This outdoor camp is designed to teach kids the basics of football including rules, throwing and receiving. Build on last summer’s skills or start from the basics. Participants in this camp will receive a reversible NFL flag football jersey to keep.

This exciting camp will introduce young performers to the safety and artistry of theatrical stage combat. Working with a certified Fight Choreographer, campers will learn the ‘behind-the-scenes’ art of stage falling, giving and receiving punches, and the basics of swordplay, and will collaborate together to create originals scenes that will leave audiences gasping. All combat is stage appropriate and non-violent.

abracadabra

wet n’ wild

July 6–9

Spend the week with a real magician. Become a master of all the tricks of the trade. Learn to stretch your imagination and transform your magic tricks into entertainment. Amaze your family and friends with the spectacular tricks you’ll learn at magic camp!

Can’t get enough of the local water parks? You bring the sunscreen and we’ll provide the fun. Make a splash as we visit awesome water parks each day. Don’t forget your swimsuit and towel for a “wet n’ wild” good time!

comedy sportz

ultimate frisbee

July 12–16

Whether you want to become an improv performer or just want to have fun and learn to think on your feet, this camp is the perfect place for you. This camp will take you throughout the basics of ComedySportz-style improv – spontaneity , team work and lots of fun! Each day we’ll play different improv games, learn exercises in trust, spontaneity, scene-building, accepting and conquering fears and have a ton of fun in the process. The final day is a show for your family, starring you and your friends. Show off what you’ve learned!

A week long instructional outdoor camp held at the JCC. Learn the basics of game play and throwing techniques as well as expanding your knowledge from last year. Learn to master your forehand, backhand and hammer throws. New participants are encouraged to attend as well.

super scrapbooking

July 19–23

July 19–23 Collect your pictures and mementos and come create a scrapbook to share with family and friends! Learn new and exciting techniques to creatively display and preserve your memories and treasures. Each camper will end the week with a completed scrapbook, including stickers, pictures and captions. Supplies included in the fee.

comic book creations July 26–30 Create the next hit comic book using your own made-up super heroes and crazy characters. Learn to sketch characters, create an interesting storyline, and the importance of sequencing and story-boarding. As we practice our drawing, inking, and coloring skills, we'll craft scenes using textures and colors—just like the pros. Fee includes supplies.

NEW! get that role! acting, improv and auditions August 2–6 This camp is an exploration of acting, improv and auditioning. A theatre professional will teach acting through theatre games (especially improvisation), how to build a theatrical vocabulary, working with an ensemble and learning and practicing auditioning techniques for stage, film and commercials. Campers will perform a short show on the last day of camp.

mad science: flight academy August 9–13 As a flight cadet in training, you will discover how airplanes fly. Test your airplane’s performance in a wind tunnel. Build your own model rocket. Ride the air on a Hovercraft and test your flight skills as you pilot a blimp.

NEW! outdoor adventures Being outside in the summertime has never been so fun! Campers will have a chance to do something different each day, from ropes course to canoeing and more! A new activity every day will keep the fun around all week!

gymnastics July 26–30 Cartwheels, summersaults, balance and more—join us for an exciting week as we learn all about tumbling and other gymnastics concepts. Learn from gymnastics professionals from around the Twin Cities right here in the Sabes JCC gymnasium.

NEW! martial arts August 2–6 Learn how to kick, punch, block, strike and enhance your self-discipline. This great camp will also teach the basics of self-defense. Martial arts are terrific for enhancing balance and flexibility. A demonstration will be held at the end of the week for parents. No experience necessary.

wet n’ wild 2 August 9–13 Missed the first Wet n’ Wild week? Or did you have so much fun you’d like to join us again? You bring the sunscreen and we’ll provide the fun. Make a splash as we visit awesome water parks each day. Don’t forget your swimsuit and towel for a “wet n’ wild” good time! For additional one-week summer programs, see page 12.

summer theatre institute The Sabes JCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Theater Institute teaches many fundamentals of theatre, music and dance by offering a variety of in-depth programs in an inclusive Jewish environment. This innovative and unique summer experience provides Jewish and non-Jewish youth with excellent theatre arts training that promotes growth in students of all abilities. Our goal is to help young performers gain self-confidence, poise and stage experience while having fun, making new friends and exploring Jewish culture and values. All camps are from 9 amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 pm, unless otherwise noted.

13 - a grown-up story about growing up! Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn A FULLY STAGED PRODUCTION! For youth entering grades 7–12 June 28–July 30, 2010 (No camp july 2) 12-year old New Yorker Evan Goldman is surrounded by Rabbis. After chanting to him, one of them explains that when a boy has his Bar Mitzvah, he becomes an adult. As the Rabbis reveal that they're actually other New York kids, Evan tells the audience about how stressful turning 13 is—especially since his parents are getting divorced and he's under pressure to have the best Bar Mitzvah imaginable. Just as Evan thinks maybe things will be fine, his mother calls to tell him they're moving to Indiana. Making new friends and surviving the school year is going to be easier said than done… With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, 13 is a hilarious, high-energy musical for all ages about discovering that “cool” is where you find it, and sometimes where you least expect it. This intensive 5-week program will teach the fundamentals of theater, music, and dance—all in the process of creating a fullystaged production of the recent Broadway hit, 13! All participants get the opportunity to perform in the show and work with professional theater artists who will coach them in the development of their acting, singing, and dance skills. In addition to staging the show, participants will engage in daily theater and improv games that help them build confidence and create vibrant characters on stage, engage in workshops that provide a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes aspects of theater such as costume and set design, go swimming in the JCC's outdoor pool, and make meaningful friendships through the theater ensemble they'll build! This innovative and unique summer experience provides youth with excellent theater arts training that promotes personal and artistic growth, and is a great choice for both experienced and novice performers who are committed to improving their skills and eager to learn about the theatrical process! Performances: July 28 and 29 at 7 pm, July 30 at 10 am and 1 pm Camp will be from 1–9 pm on July 28 and 29 Fees: PM: $1250/CM: $1450/PP: $1550 NEW THIS SUMMER: Once registered, you will be contacted to schedule an audition. Holding private auditions before camp begins will help us cast the show and be ready to start rehearsal on Day One!

theatre adventures camp (entering grades 3–5) June 21–July 2 Summer is all about having fun, making new friends, and doing what you love! Join us for this two-week camp—packed to the brim with acting, singing, and dancing—led by some of the Twin Cities finest performers and teachers. Learn a handful of songs and scenes from Broadway’s most popular musicals, design and create your own scenery and costumes, cool off at the JCC’s swimming pool, and even take a field trip to see a local play! Everyone gets a part, so come join the fun! Cabaret Performance: Thursday, July 1 at 3 pm Fees: PM: $515/CM: $585/PP: $650 Price includes one field trip to a Stages Theatre Company production

creative dance camp (entering grades 4–6) July 19–30 Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this two-week Creative Dance Camp! Young dancers will be introduced to the basics of ballet, jazz, modern dance, and hip hop. Participants will learn technique and terminology associated with each dance style, and will develop body awareness, balance, confidence, and the ability to express meaning through movement. This camp will also feature a variety of professional guest dance performances and teachers, opportunities to swim and learn about physical fitness and strength training, and the chance to perform for an audience on Friday, July 30. Cabaret Performance: Friday, July 30 at 3 pm PM: $550/CM: $640/PP: $700

teens

staff in training (sit)

jcc maccabi artsfest® 2010

Grades 7–9

The Sabes JCC’s Delegation is heading to California again!

Do you love camp? Have you always wanted to work with children? Are you hoping to further develop your leadership skills? Camp Olami has the program for you. Participants will work closely with a group to learn what it takes to be a full-fledged camp staff member. SITs will learn about being a role model to campers, leadership skills, tools for working with children and peers, and so much more! Each day SITs will spend time as a group with the SIT Director, furthering their camp staff and leadership skills. Every teen will also be assigned to work in a group to prepare them for future roles as Camp Olami staff members.

Join Minneapolis/St. Paul teens as we head to California, August 8–13 for a week of fun with 300+ teens from the United States, Canada and abroad. Jewish teens entering grades 8 through 12 are eligible to participate. Select the specialty of your choice from the list below and work directly with an artist in residence specializing in the field. In addition to daily workshops, teens will participate in evening social events culminating in a closing performance put on by all participating teens. Auditions and registration will begin in February.

SIT Options Session 1: June 21–July 16 Session 2: July 19–August 13 Fees: PM: $625/CM: $750 SITs can work one or both sessions. Teens will either receive a stipend of $5 for every full day worked or can receive community service hours. In addition, each SIT will receive a T-shirt and have one overnight per session. Important Dates: Pre-Camp Training for all SIT's Staff Training: June 18 **All SITs must be available for pre-camp training and the entire session(s) they are applying for**

jcc maccabi games® 2010 The JCC Maccabi Games® is an Olympic-style sports event held in multiple communities each summer in North America since 1982 and is the largest organized sports program for Jewish teens in the world. In addition to sports, athletes experience home hospitality, help other people through community-service projects in Day of Caring and Sharing, get a taste of Israel at Hang Time and meet Jewish teens from around the world. “Team St. Paul” (sponsored by the St. Paul JCC and Sabes JCC) will be participating in the 2010 JCC Maccabi Games® from August 1–6 in Omaha, Nebraska. The delegation, which has been taking part in the Games for the past 20 years, will consist of 30 athletes competing in some of the following sports: boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, tennis, swimming, dance, golf, bowling, and table tennis. Teens, ages 13 to 16 (as of August 1, 2010) are eligible to try out for the team. To join this year’s delegation, contact Rich Danov at 651.255.4733 or rdanov@stpauljcc.org.

Arts Specialties Creative Writing Acting/Improv Film and TV Production Jazz Ensemble Digital Photo Dance Visual Art Musical Theater Vocal Music Rock/Pop Cost: $1300, scholarships available “To make a long story short, I loved ArtsFest!!! For the first time in my life I didn't feel the rush of relief after performing, but as I walked off the stage after my last act, a rush of sadness came over me. I wanted to perform over and over again. I didn't want ArtsFest to end and didn't want to have to depart from my new friends. It was not a competition, it was just a bunch of kids coming to meet people, learn, and have fun. I already miss ArtsFest and cannot wait for next year!” -2009 JCC Maccabi ArtsFest® teen “My favorite part was when my band's original came together and it sounded perfect, learning the "big riff" of Stevie Wonder's Sir Duke, the final show, making endless amounts of new friends, the first day, second, third, fourth and fifth days, all-night rock band tournaments with room-mates and host family, the final show, evening activities, inside jokes, basically the entire week was fantastic.” -2009 JCC Maccabi ArtsFest® teen Questions or to get involved, contact Donna Garber at 952.381.3374 or by e-mail at dgarber@sabesjcc.org. Check out the national website at www.jccmaccabiartsfest.org. Become a friend of ArtsFest Minneapolis on Facebook to receive updates throughout the year!

additional summer programs camp invention® (entering grades 1–6) June 14–18 at the Sabes JCC M–F, 9 am–3:30 pm (Morning and Afternoon Care is available.) Participate in 5 exciting, hands-on classes every day, presented by local teachers. Find out how fun STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) can be! • Power’d™ - Learn about alternative sources of energy and build your own robotic pet. • Hatched™ - Help rebuild a virtual world and become an entrepreneur in the avatar marketplace. • SMArt: Science, Math & Art™ - Discover exciting and fun math concepts such as tessellations and fractals. • I Can Invent III™ - Take apart a broken machine and see what’s inside. Younger children will create fantasy inventions, while older groups will work on a team Rube Goldberg challenge that creates a “mini-explosion”.

minnesota lynx and timberwolves camp (entering grades 3–8) June 14–18 & August 16–20 at the Sabes JCC M–F, 9 am–2:30 pm (Morning and After Care is available.) The Minnesota Lynx and Timberwolves will host their annual camps at the Sabes JCC this summer. Their combination of professional camp staff, loyal high school and college players will stress having fun and fundamentals, including games and contests, station drills and shooting instruction. Please register through the Timberwolves organization. Information on upcoming camps can be found at www.nba.com/timberwolves/jrwolves/camps.html or you can call the Timberwolves camp hotline at 612.673.8444. $250 (Includes a ticket, ball and t-shirt)

• Global Games™ - Explore games from ancient cultures from around the world and create your own modern versions to play! Students participate in all 5 exciting classes each day while experimenting with physics, engineering, and creative problemsolving. Inspire a passion for science in your child! Registration: 800.968.4332 owr www.campinvention.org. Save $35! Register online by March 31 for only $185! In collaboration with the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

hakol b’ivrit August 16–20 Join us for camp in Hebrew! You’ll spend the week taking part in activities with an Israeli flair. Activities will be lead by Shlichim from Israel and staff from the Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School. No matter what your Hebrew proficiency, this camp will be fun, educational and “magniv” (the coolest)! PM: $335/CM: $400/PP: $440

camp gesher June 1–18 Do you need a camp that will help your child make the transition from pre-school to summer camp? Gesher means bridge in Hebrew, and it is our hope that Camp Gesher will transition your Pre-K graduate to new adventures happy and full of confidence. The Sabes JCC’s Early Childhood Center offers Camp Gesher from June 1–18, to bridge the end of the ECC school year and the beginning of the Sabes JCC’s Camp Olami. Camp Gesher will provide a variety of fun camp-style activities including singing & stories, sports, water play, arts & crafts, and celebrating Shabbat. Campers will swim daily and will get a chance to meet some of the Camp Olami staff & Shlichim.

Camp Gesher Schedule and Fees Full day: Monday–Thursday 7 am–6 pm (Friday close at 5:30) Camp day: 9 am–4 pm (or 8:15 am–3:15 pm) Half day: 9 am–12:45 pm

Option

JCC Member Fee Program Participant Fee

5 Full days 5 Camp days 5 Half days M/W/F Full days

$750 $575 $325 $525

$825 $635 $360 $580

For camp gesher registration: please contact Christine at 952.381.3430 or clevin@sabesjcc.org.

extended care Need to drop off your child before camp starts or pick up your child after camp ends? The Sabes JCC provides an extended day program for children entering grades K to 6 with drop-off as early as 7:30 am and pick-up as late as 6 pm (5:30 pm on Fridays). Campers can register week by week and must be pre-registered in order to attend the extended care program. You can register for extended care now, or wait until you receive your camp parent pack. Per week fees: PM

CM PP

Morning Care Afternoon Care

$19 $19

$16 $16

$21 $21

Questions? Contact us at 952.381.3421 or summer@sabesjcc.org Register online at www.sabesjccsummercamps.org.

the winners of the 2009 summer camp drawing contest hannah sweet, 1st grade

sadie yarosh, 1st grade

host an israeli This summer, Camp Olami is bringing four staff from Israel known as Shlichim (emissaries). Shlichim are in their early twenties and most have just finished their army service. These talented individuals will be here for the summer as part of our camp community working with our staff to bring Israel a little closer to us. We are seeking warm, welcoming families to house our Shlichim and be their home-away-from-home this summer. Please consider opening our home to an Israeli guest for approximately three weeks. This can be a fun experience for you and your family. Many of our Shlichim and host families form lasting relationships, maintaining contact with each other long after the summer has ended. Shlichim, in turn, are delighted to entertain their host families when they visit Israel. This program clearly strengthens the ties between the American Jewish community and Israel. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss your chance to take part in this enriching experience! If you are interest in housing a Shaliach this summer, please contact Donna Garber at 952.381.3374 or dgarber@sabesjcc.org.

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registration info incentives

1. Refer a new family to Camp Olami, Summer Quest or Summer Theatre Institute and get $25 off camp fees. Referred family also receives $25 off camp fees! 2. Sign up for all 8 weeks of Summer Quest and get a 5% discount off your total camp fee. 3. Extra Early Bird Discount: Sign up for camp by February 12 and get 5% discount off your total camp fee. 4. Early Bird Discount: Sign up for camp by February 26 and get $25 off each camp you apply to. 5. NEW THIS YEAR! Find the hidden password on the camp blog (located at www.sabesjccsummercamp.org/blog.htm) and receive $5 off your registration. Just complete the appropriate field on the registration form.

registration deadline The registration deadline is April 9, 2010. All applications received after this date, are subject to availability and a fee of $25 per camp.

financial assistance If you are looking for need-based scholarships from the JCC, please check the appropriate spot during registration and a scholarship form will be mailed to you. To be eligible for scholarship funds through the Minneapolis Federation, families must live in the greater Minneapolis area. Synagogue members are asked to apply also through their congregations for scholarship money, and, if appropriate, through other sources (Talmud Torah, JFCS, and the camps themselves) for assistance. The deadline for Summer 2010 applications is March 26, 2010. A copy of the 2008 tax forms (or 2009 tax forms if available) must be submitted together with the application.

NOTE: To qualify for member rates, campers must be part of a Family or Single Parent membership valid through August 2010.

Application materials are available on by mail, e-mail or you can download them from www.sabesjccsummercamp.org.

application process

cancellation and refund policy

Please register online or return the completed, signed application to the Sabes JCC with a nonrefundable deposit of 25% of total camp fees. This deposit will be applied toward total camp fees. Registering online requires a credit card deposit. Enjoy no application fees! Applications will not be accepted without the deposit and a payment method for the balance of the camp fees in place.

All cancellations and refunds must be requested in writing. Cancellation requests for all programs must be received by April 23, 2010. Requests made by the cancellation deadline will be refunded less the 25% deposit. No refunds will be made after this deadline.

Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The Sabes JCC reserves the right to refuse any application. Forms with payments may be dropped off at the Sabes JCC, or faxed or mailed to: Sabes JCC - Camp Olami 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road Minneapolis, MN 55416 Fax: 952.381.3401

payment options A deposit of 25% of the total camp fees is due at the time of application and may be made via check, cash, or credit card. Balance of payments are payable via the following methods: • Payment in full at time of application by check, cash, money order or credit card. • Payment plans are available. Please contact Heather Saulsbury at 952.381.3409 or hsaulsbury@sabesjcc.org to set up a plan Any remaining balance is due on May 14, 2010. Note: If you pay your membership via credit card or EFT, and you have not paid your balance of camp fees by the May 14, 2010 due date, your balance due will be charged to the credit card or EFT on

The Sabes JCC reserves the right to cancel programs. If we do so, programs will be canceled at least one month prior to the start of the program and the entire fee, including deposit will be refunded in the manner it was paid. The Sabes JCC reserves the right to cancel any camper’s registration or dismiss a camper whose conduct, influence or behavior is deemed unsatisfactory. There are no refunds given for such dismissal. Campers are required to provide their own health/ accident insurance.

parent pack Upon receipt of your registration, a parent pack will be sent to you. We now have the capability to email the parent pack and forms to you, saving paper and allowing you to print as many copies as you need. If you would like to receive your parent pack electronically, be sure to indicate that in the correct place on the registration form. Included in the parent pack are required forms. No child will be allowed to attend camp without the required forms on file. If your child has special needs, your registration will be accepted only after you have met with the Inclusion Director, the Inclusion Director has determined that we will be able to adequately meet the needs of your child, and that the program you have registered for is appropriate for your child.

Questions? Contact us at 952.381.3421 or summer@sabesjcc.org.

make us the center of your summer important dates extra early bird deadline: february 12, 2010 Early Bird deadline: February 26, 2010 Registration deadline: April 9, 2010

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