EDLAVITCH DC JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
HOT TIMES IN THE CITY
Summer Camp programs for 4 – 16 year old campers of all abilities.
JULY 8 – AUGUST 24, 2019
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
edcjcc.org/camp
JOIN US FOR 2019 SUMMER CAMP IN OUR NEWLY RENOVATED BUILDING! Camp staff are planning an extraordinary summer filled with adventure, creativity, discovery, and friendship!
They say that every summer has a story. And thanks to our amazing Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC) camp families, our story is ongoing and ever changing. For over 20 years, the strong shared connections and traditions between our campers, parents, staff and community-at-large makes us a family. For over 20 years, we have provided campers with opportunities to learn new skills, build self-confidence and make lasting friendships. And for over 20 years, we have committed ourselves to making each day unique and exciting in our community! This summer, we are looking forward to celebrating our community like never before! We are thrilled to be welcoming camp families into a brand new, fully renovated, and state of the art building! Our theme days will be awesome; our programming will be new and sensational; our Friday friendship community lunches will be even more delicious; and our Camp Color Cup will be exhilarating. Summer 2019 is going to be an amazing ‘Summer in the City’ that you won’t want to miss! I am so very thrilled to be joining the EDCJCC community as the Camp Director. I look forward to continuing the rich traditions that the EDCJCC Camp has, as well as bringing some new and fun ideas to share with you. I can’t wait to get to know each and every one of you. We are excited to have you and your family be a part of this summer’s camp story! See you soon!
Stacy Schwartz Frazier Camp Director, Edlavitch DCJCC
RUACH CAMPS – TRADITIONAL CAMPS
Our traditional camps run in two-week long sessions throughout the summer. These sessions feature a variety of activities, including swim lessons, art, music, sports, field trips and more. Early drop-off (before 8:30 AM) and After Camp (after 3:30 PM) are available for additional fees. Session I: July 8-19 | Session II: July 22-August 2 | Session III: August 5-16
Jr. J Kids
Ages: Entering PreK4 Campers must be age 4 by September 30, 2019 Two-week Sessions Intended for our youngest campers, these camps feature low camper/staff ratios and down time during the day.
SUMMER FUN WEEK
J Kids
Ages: entering grades K–2, Campers must be age 5 by September 30, 2019 Two-week Sessions Our classic program, filled with summertime fun.
Super J Kids
Ages: Entering grades 3–6 Two-week Sessions Our older campers participate in general camp fun and also have special age-appropriate activities such as more electives, extra field trips, and an overnight sleepover.
Ages: entering grades PreK4 – 8 One-week Session: August 19-August 23 Extend your summer with our Summer Fun Week! Pack all your favorite camp activities (including an extra field trip) into this one-week session.
SPECIALTY CAMPS
Our Specialty Camps run in one or two-week sessions throughout the summer. Campers work with dedicated professionals and Camp staff, spending their days focused on developing specific skills as well as participating in our traditional incamp specialties. Early drop-off (before 8:30 AM) and After Camp (after 3:30 PM) are available for an additional fee.
Theater Camp
Ages: entering grades 2 – 7 Two-week Session: August 5-August 16 Budding actors can perform their hearts out in Theater J’s first ever summer camp! Theater J artists will teach campers how plays are made and guide them in creating their very own short plays based on classic Jewish stories. Camp will culminate with a live performance for friends and family on stage in the EDCJCC’s Goldman Theater.
Chess Camp
Ages: entering grades K – 6 One-week Session: July 8-July 12 From beginners’ strategy to building mastery, this camp provides chess lessons and mentoring plus the full array of EDCJCC camp fun.
Karate Camp
Ages: entering grades K – 6 Two-week Session: July 8-July 19 Run by Kaizen Karate, this two-week intensive camp includes Karate study in the morning and practice in the afternoon, allowing for opportunities for stripe advancement and progress in techniques.
Travel Camp
Ages: entering grades 5 – 8 One-week Session: July 8-12 Campers spend each day at a different site throughout the DC area exploring a wide variety of places and activities. Trips include amusement parks, historical sites, outdoor adventure and recreation, and much more.
DROBOTS CAMPS Junior Drone Pilots
Age: entering grades 1-2 One-week Session: July 22-July 26 Following a debrief on safety and basic flying maneuvers, young pilots will experience a program filled with excitement, challenges, and learning. Designed for campers with little to no experience flying drones.
Junior Racing & Course Challenge
Age: entering grades 3-8 One-week Session: July 22-July 26 This program is filled with pure action as students enjoy one of the world’s fastest growing sports, Drone Racing. Campers will learn about basic drone safety before learning to maneuver and race the drone through creative obstacle courses designed and built by the campers themselves.
StemQuest – Jr: Aliens vs. Wizards
Age: entering grades 1-2 One-week Session: July 29-August 2 Unplug from the computer screen in this action-packed, story-based program. Throughout the week, campers will take part in a wide-array of exhilarating challenges and mysteries from popular gaming apps turned into a live adventure, using rovers, bots, drones, and other technology.
Clash Royale
Age: entering grades 3-6 One-week Session: July 29-August 2 Unplug from the computer screen in this narrative-based live adventure. Working together, campers will use technology and life skills such as design and systems thinking, collaborative problem solving, and imagination to jump over obstacles, push down walls, lift up boulders, toss energy balls, and navigate through mazes.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMPS
One-week Sessions Outdoor Adventure Campers enjoy the many different kinds of outdoor experiences that our region has to offer including hiking, navigating ropes courses, learning survival skills, and teamwork.
Jr. Outdoor Adventure Camp
Ages: entering grades 1–2 One Week Session: July 15-July 19 Designed for our youngest adventurers, this camp is a great introduction to the outdoors.
Outdoor Adventure Camp Ages: entering grades 3–5 One Week Session: July 29-August 2 Daily trips to regional outdoor activities and a one-night outdoor camping trip.
Advanced Outdoor Adventure Camp
Ages: entering grades 6-8 One Week Session: July 22-July 26 For advanced adventurers who enjoy hiking, canoeing, and participating in overnight camping trips.
YAD B’YAD LEADERSHIP CAMPS
Leadership Camps run all summer long in two week sessions. Campers are provided experiential training to develop their leadership skills, problem solving confidence, and responsibility. These camp weeks are filled with special field trips, fun filled overnights, as well as planning and coordinating camp events; all while earning up to 30 SSL hours per week! Session I: July 8-19 | Session II: July 22-August 2 | Session III: August 5-16
Counselors-in-Training (CITs)
Ages: entering grades 6-8 CITs are role models for younger campers and gain valuable experience working with campers of varying ages. CITs can earn community service credit (60 SSL hours per two-week session). An interview may be required once your registration is received.
Leaders-in-Training (LITs)
Ages: entering into grade 9-10 LITs receive a Stipend or SSL hours for their work Leaders–In–Training takes our CIT program to the next level. In addition to the LIT experience, CITs may receive training in CPR, best practices for working with children, and a more in-depth look at planning special events. LITs can earn community service credit (60 SSL hours per two-week session) or receive a stipend for their work. Please email camp@edcjcc.org for more information. An application and interview is required.
SUMMER OF SERVICE – INCLUSION COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP High School Week (rising grades 9-12): July 8-July 12 Middle School Week (rising grades 6-8): July 15-19
Spend your summer making the world a better place. Teens of all abilities work directly with the EDCJCC’s Morris Cafritz Center for Community Service and Inclusion & Disability professionals to help change lives, making this inclusive service camp accessible and ensuring everyone enjoys the diversity of our community. Service opportunities include food distribution and preparation, shelter repair, working with seniors, community clean-ups, and more. Campers earn up to 30 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours per week. For information and details regarding accessibility and accommodations, please contact Joy Stein, Director of Inclusion and Disability Programming at Joys@edcjcc.org or (202) 777-3276.
FEES AND CALENDAR TRADITIONAL CAMPS Early Camp
After Camp
Jr. J Kids
J Kids
Super J Kids
CIT
LIT
Summer Fun SPECIALTY CAMPS
Drobots: Pilots/Racing
Drobots: Stemquest
Theater
Karate
Chess
Travel Camp
Summer Of Service Camp for All Abilities
Jr. Adventure Camp
Adventure Camp
Start Date
July 8
July 8
July 8
July 8
July 8
July 8
July 8
Aug 19
July 22
July 29
Aug 5
July 8
July 8
July 8
July 8
July 15
July 29
End Date
Aug 16
Aug 16
Aug 16
Aug 16
Aug 16
Aug 16
Aug 16
Aug 23
July 26
Aug 2
Aug 16
July 19
July 12
July 12
July 19 July 19
Aug 2
Session Length
Member Price
Two Weeks
$280
Two Weeks
Two Weeks
Two Weeks
Two Weeks
$860
$860
$870
$980
$980
$990
One Week
$530
$620
One Week
$530
$620
One Week
One Week
One Week
Two Weeks
Two Weeks
One Week
One Week
One Week One Week
One Week
Advanced Outdoor Adventure
July 22
July 26
One Week
Counselor-In-Training Summer of Service
$515
$600
2 weeks
Summer Fun Camps
$400 $515
$600
1 week
$450
$170
Non-Member
1 Week
$530
$530
$980
$980
$530
$530
$415
$530
$530
$530
$620
$620
$1,210
$1,200
$620
$620
$465
$620
$620
$620
DISCOUNTS AND HOURS DISCOUNTS
Early Bird Discounts Early Bird Round 1
January 25, 2019 - February 28, 2019
10% off all fees
Early Bird 2
March 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019
5% off all fees
3 session
$80
off total fees
4 session
$130
off total fees
5 or more sessions
$210
off total fees
Second Child
10%
off total fees
Third Child
15%
off total fees
Multi Session Discounts
Sibling Discounts
2019 CAMP HOURS AND LOCATIONS Time
Program
Location
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Camp Day
Curbside drop-off and pick-up
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
After Camp
Pick-up in Meeting Room
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Early Camp
Drop-off in Community Hall
FACT SHEET Facilities, Location, and Transportation
Campers enjoy the fun-filled facility of the EDCJCC, including a multipurpose playspace, indoor pool, art and kitchen classrooms, community hall, activity rooms and a theater, plus nearby playgrounds and parks. The EDCJCC is conveniently located four blocks east of the Dupont Circle Metro – Q Street exit. Curbside dropoff and pick-up, plus an adjacent parking lot make it easy for commuting parents.
Staff and Safety
The safety and well-being of our campers are our top priorities. We maintain low camper-to-counselor ratios to ensure that our campers are well-supervised at all times. All staff members are certified in First Aid, and lead counselors are certified in CPR.
Inclusion Policy
The EDCJCC embraces inclusion in all its programs and activities. We welcome and encourage the participation of all people, regardless of their background, sexual orientation, abilities, or religion, including interfaith couples and families.
Membership at the EDCJCC
Our members are part of a diverse community, a thriving neighborhood and a blossoming city. We’re committed to helping our members meet their goals by adding value and support to their fitness programs. Find your center at the EDCJCC. For more information about membership please contact TenaH@edcjcc.org.
Edlavitch DCJCC Leadership Stacy Schwartz Frazier – Director of Camp and After School Programming Jill Granader – President Carole R. Zawatsky – Chief Executive Officer Craig Mintz – Chief Financial Office Bini W. Silver – Chief Operating Officer
Registration and Deposit
To reserve your spot for the 2019 summer camp season, fill out the secure registration online at edcjcc.org/camp. Registration includes a $200 non-refundable deposit for each child per session. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The balance of fees and all completed forms are due in the Camp Office by Friday, May 31, 2019. Registrations made after May 31 must be paid in full at the time of registration. No child will be allowed to begin their camp experience without all fees being paid in full. If you prefer to pay by check, please contact the Camp Office.
Cancellation Policy
The Edlavitch DCJCC reserves the right to cancel any camp program due to insufficient enrollment. Should this occur, we will make every effort to accommodate registered campers in other programs. If we cannot do so, we will offer a full refund.
Refunds
No refunds will be made for withdrawals after May 31, 2019. The Edlavitch DCJCC reserves the right to request that a camper leave the camp if there is a violation of the camp regulations or because of personal conduct that interferes with the health or welfare of themselves or others. Should this occur, we will not offer refunds. No refunds or make-up dates will be available in the event of cancellation due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances outside of the EDCJCC’s control.