2012 JCC Summer Camp Brochure

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PicturesueSite

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100 country like wooded acres including

2 lakes in the heart of the Greenbelt 3 Olympic sied swimming pools Multi-purpose athletic elds

including baseball eld Shaded picnic areas and playgrounds Outdoor basketball, olleyball and Ga-Ga courts Outdoor amphitheater Archery Range

ROPES CHALLENGE COURSERopes challenge courses present aseries of rope obstacles and physical

challenges for kids which help deelopcondence, problem soling abilities,teamwork and are just super F-U-N!

ALL NEW


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Dear Camp Families,We are committed to proiding a SAFE, quality day camp experience with a focus onFUN, SPIRI

FRIENDSHIP andCOMMUNITY. Our JCC camp programs offer campers a SUPPORTIvE and

NURTURING enironment which enables them to make new connections, learn new skills and

deelop appreciation and CONFIDENCE in their abilities.

Please join us this summer for a fun-filled, rewarding and enriching summer program. We promis

that JCC campers will learn, grow and deelop lasting friendships and magical memories.

Glenn & Stephanie

For 80 years Staten Islands Premier Day CampFor 80 years Staten Islands Premier Day Camp


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SuperiorStaff

The success of any camp depends on the uality of itscounselors and superisors.We go to great lengths to get the ery best!

Our staff features: JCC PROFESSIONAL staff superising each program and age group ENERGETIC, deoted, child-friendly counselors and unit directors,

many of whom were JCC campers themseles Trained specialists with ExPERTISE in their elds CPR AND FIRST-AID CERTIFIED unit directors and

assistant directors Etensie pre-camp and on-going TRAINING in the

areas of child deelopment, superision, childsafety, and camper sensitiity

HIGH STAFF RETENTION RATE with most of ourcounselors returning to re-eperience the magic of

camp and many of whom work year round in theJCC Youth Department

For information isit camp.sijcc.org or call 718.475.5231/5232For information isit camp.sijcc.org or call 718.475.5231/52324


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Lenny KrayelburgSwim Program

We offer swim twice daily under the direction

of the Lenny Krayelburg Swim Academy.

Lenny Krayelburg is a four time Olympic Gold

Medalist who has taught water SAFETYto thousands

of children. Krayelburgs method focuses on proiding campers with CONFIDENCE and safety

n and out of the water in addition to mastering new SKILLS.



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With tons of options, campers take part in a SPOExTRAvAGANzA! With popular offerings such as bas

soccer, football, basketball, olleyball, and uniue sports as ga-ga, archery, ropes challenge course and martial

Campers learn new skills, discoer STRENGTHS and talentsbuild CONFIDENCE in their athletic abilities. Taught by

uality and well trained sport specialists, the sports progproide campers with an understanding of game rules and teac

vALUES ofRESPECT, TEAMWORK and GOOD SPORTSMANS

SportsInstruction



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CulturalArts

amp is a place for a childs IMAGINATION and CREATIvITYto shine.e offer a wide ariety of cultural arts programs that tap into alle senses including: ARTS & CRAFTS, MUSIC, DRAMA, NATURE,

NIMAL ENCOUNTERand FUN WITH FOOD. So whether youre ature Picasso, Academy Award winner or the net American Idol,ere is something for you at our camp.



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TripsCamp is an AMAzING JOURNEYas campers trek to som

the areas most ENTERTAINING amusement destinatioDepending on the age of the camper, the summer calenda

sure to include stops at AMUSEMENTand WATER PARPROFESSIONAL SPORTING EvENTS, zOOS and more such

Great Adenture, Dorney Park, Club Getaway oernigHershey Park, moies, roller skating, bowling, Broadway sh

Sesame Place, Camel Beach, Funple, Funtime AmerHurricane Harbor, Turtleback zoo

New York Mets Ga



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Campers are CAPTIvATED and AMAzED with incredible shows such as Medieal Times,Jousting, Powerhouses Wild and Wacky Challenge, the traeling Israeli Caraan Musical Troupeand Etreme Magic. They are kept FASCINATED by one of a kind, hands on WORKSHOPS withfun themes such as circus arts, archeological digs, drum circles and frisbee tricks all instructedby professionals in the eld. Camp is also highlighted with weekly SPECIAL EvENTS such ascarnials, Maccabi games, COMMUNITY SERvICE days, semi-formal dances, Israel day andparent isiting day.

SpectacularShows and

Special Eents



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Tradition


Throughout camp, Jewish cultural tradition islinked to FUN and JOY. Children eperience itthrough actiities like singing songs, bakingchallah bread and CELEBRATING with spiritedcamp wide festiities. A POSITIvE CONNECTIOTO ISRAEL is fostered by Israeli counselors wshare their knowledge and loe for Israel withthe children.


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Camp ShalomChildren entering grades 1 and 2

5 full days

Camp KTon Ton

Traditional CampsKTon Ton, Shalom, Chalut &Maccabiah

Camp dates: July 1 - August 23

KTon Ton Ba BayitAges 2.3 - 3 years9:00am - 1:00pmBUILDING ONLY PROGRAM

Program is available at the Bernikow,

Avis/South Shore and Aberlin/North Shore JCC buildings.

KTonTon at Henry Kaufmann CampgroundsAges 3 years - entering Kindergarten(must be toilet trained)Options: 3 Full Days (any three)5 Half Days (1:00 pm dismissal)

5 Full Days

KTon Ton campers haeadditional weekly shows and special

eents such as magic, musicalperformances and inatables.

Shalom campersparticipate for the rst time

in our night time semi formal dance,local trips and archery!



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Camp ChalutChildren entering grades 3 and 4

5 full days

Campers enjoy up to eight weeks of a FUN and ENRICHING camp eperience filled with tons ofINCREDIBLE ACTIvITIES. We offer music, soccer, nature, drama, kickball, pioneering, basketball,swimming, Israeli culture, archery, dance, football, outdoor cooking, arts & crafts, softball, olleybboating, Animal Discoery, ga-ga and more, all led by our team ofHIGHLY qUALIFIED specialists.Our caring and dierse team of camp counselors fill the campers days with outdoor fun and crean atmosphere which promotes SELF-ESTEEM, POSITIvE vALUES, SKILL DEvELOPMENTand GOSPORTSMANSHIP. Camp is further enhanced by trips, eciting theme weeks, special eents and

spirited Friday celebrations and our annual camp-wide Maccabi games. Campers deelop andenhance their swim skills through daily instruction and enjoy free swim periods to just hae fun!

Chalut Hobby HourChalut Campers get to select their faorite

specialists and isit them again one etratime per week. So, if football is your thingyou get to enjoy it a second time around!


Camp MaccabiahChildren entering grades 5, 6, & 7*

*Teens entering grade 7 hae the option of attending

Camp Maccabiah or Camp Nesiyah Teen Trael Camp5 full days

Club Maccabiah SupremeMaccabiah campers hae a say and selecttheir actiities two days per week.For 2 periods per dayMaccabiah campers chooseactiities such as:

Robotics Football

Photography Cheerleading Inflatable boing Jewelry design


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Teen Programs

Ages: Teens entering grades 7 - 9*5 full daysTrael to your faorite summer locations and eplore some new

ones...eery day. Camp Nesiyah features great day trips andmaing oernights.

Eery day, you and your friends will isit the best water parks,bowling alleys,arcades, amusement parks, sporting eents andmoie theatres that the metropolitan area has to offer. Destina-tions are sure to include Club Getaway, Mountain Creek Waterpark,

Camel Beach, Manhattan, outdoor laser tag, Madame Tussauds WaMuseum and a Broadway Show. The summer is highlighted by incredibleoernights.

Teens entering grade 9 hae the option of attending CIT I or Teen Trael Camp.

Teen program that combines counselor training, trael,nd community serice work

Ages: Teens entering Grade 9 and 105 full daysUpon completion of a successful season, eachCIT will receie a $50 honorarium.)CIT I/Camp Etgar is the ideal program to meet the uniue needsof the teen interested in increasing responsibility and teentrael. CIT I/Etgar teens get a taste of being a camp

ounselor, go on great trips and play a role in healing the world.On Tuesdays and Thursdays, teens work with children and begin toearn the skills of being a camp counselor. On Mondays and Wednesdays,

they go on trips like Camel Beach and Dorney Park and on Fridays they participaten fun and meaningful community serice projects, such as organiing a car wash,

that help to make the world a better place.


Leadership Training, Camp Counselor SDeelopment and Great T

Ages: Teens entering grade 10 & 5 full d

(Upon successful completion of program, each CIT will receie a $100 honorariMake a difference in the life of a child. Spend your summer with the JCC getting on the

training and eperience working with children. As a CIT, you will learn basic information orelating skills, child deelopment and how to lead games. CITs also go on great weekly trip

places like Great Adenture, Dorney Park, Camel Beach and a two day/one night oerniCITs are reuired to attend training and orientation sessions prior to and during the camp sea

Upon successful completion of the program, participants are eligible for employment at the JCC ca*Teens entering grade 11 hae the option of CIT II or applying to work as a Junior couns

Camp NesiyahTrael Camp

CIT I - Etgar

CIT II -Geshe


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Special NeedsCamps Marins Camp

for Children with Special Needs

CampIndependence

Ages: 6 - te

6 week progThis program proides an educational, creatie, socially

emotionally safe enironment for children and teens wspecial needs. Children eperience a full day of recreati

actiities, including daily swimming, sports, arts and cramusic, boating,dance, pioneering, special eent days and m

The program also includes weekly trips to places like amusemparks, cultural eents, and shows. Marins Camp emplo

staff which receies special training in working with children wspecial needs. Our small groups and low camper to counselor r

enables us to proide ecellent care and attention to each camThe camp is committed to proiding children with a positie and enric

day camp eperience and to enhancing the campers actiities of daily li

Summer Campfor Children with Diabetes4 week programCamp Independence is a four weeksummer camp program for children with diabetes.Children eperience a full day of recreational actiitiesincluding daily swimming, sports, arts and crafts, music, boating, dance, pioneering, special eent days and

more. The program also includes weekly trips to places like Sesame Place and Fun Time America.Besides the wonderful actiities at the camp, the children receie special training and information regardingdiabetes and are encouraged to share their concerns with staff and their fellow campers. Camp Independence

employs a dedicated staff which receies special training in diabetes care. In addition to the camps full timenurse, another nurse with a strong background in diabetic care works eclusiely at Camp Independence as astaff member. This nurse traels with the children throughout the camp day.



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Post camp programs take place at the Bernikow JCC and meet from9am to 4pm. Camp will include swim, crafts, cooking, sports and trips!Etended hours are aailable from 8am to 9am and 3:30pm to 7pm.

Pre-Camp dates: Thursday, June 27 & Friday, June 28Post-Camp dates: Monday, August 26 - Friday, August 30

Pre- andPost-CampPrograms!

NEW!

nowincludes trips!

Sports Lenny Krayelburg Swim Camp Herb Brown Basketball Camp Ron Blomberg Baseball Camp Maccabi Great Britain Soccer Camp Israel Tennis Center Tennis Camp Ma Seibald Lacrosse Camp

The Arts 92nd Street Y Ceramics Camp Painting Camp Jewelry Making Camp Ergo Media Cinematography Camp

The Sciences Biology Camp Chemistry Camp The Planetary Society Astronomy Camp Physics Camp Physiology and Kinesiology Camp


Camp Good Grief is an overnight weekend campexperience offered several times per year for grieving

children and teens. Using art, drama, music, journaling,sports and play, trust activities and non-religious ritual, participants are able to expressemotional needs, share experiences, and bond with one another in a safe and supportive set-ting. The program fosters a sense of community and provides coping skills which they can drawupon as they grow and mature.

Open to Staten Island youth ages 7-16 who are grieving a significant loss. Camp Good Grief is staffed by security-screened trained counselors and volunteers. It is offered at no cost to the families of Staten Island, regardless of theirability to pay.The camp was conceived by Linda and Irwin Steinman, Staten Islanders whose own children lost a parent. It is sponsoredby Richmond County Savings Foundation, Northfield Bank Foundation, the Staten Island Foundation and the generosityof individuals, businesses and corporations.For more information please call 888.507.4474, email [email protected] or visit campgoodgriefsi.org

Camp Good Griefof Staten Island

We are partnering with the New Jersey Y Camps to offer campers aone-week overnight experience on a beautiful 1,250-acre

location in Milford, PA, just 90 minutes away from NYC. The facility includes beau-tiful cabins, two lakes, two swimming pools, extensive ropes challenge courses, and incredible sports and arts

facilities. Campers may choose one of two options.Option 1: SLEEP-A-WEEK: Ages: Children entering grades 3 through 6. July 22 - July 29

Fee includes meals and all activities. Campers participate in a wide variety of activities including outdoordventure, aquatics, arts, athletics and evening activities. Staff is carefully selected and are skilled in dealing with issuehat might arise with first time overnight campers.ption 2: SLEEP-A-WEEK SPECIALTY: Ages: Children entering grades 1 through 10ATES: AUGUST 4 - AUGUST 9e includes meals and all activities. Campers experience the overnight camp adventure described above,us get to immerse themselves in one activity that they love for four hours a day, six days a week.

elect SLEEP-A-WEEK and add a concentration in one of the following activities, all taught by well trained and highly regardpecialists.

Sleep-A-Week


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Gymnastics Camp


Children ages 3 to 17Camp Director: Mary Fontana

Full and half day program optionsGymnastics Camp begins July 1

Ais/South Shore JCC, 1297 Arthur Kill RoadThe JCC and Richmond Gymnastics Center hae partnered to offer

the most comprehensie and eciting summer gymnasticsprogram on Staten Island.

The air conditioned gymnastics facility, Staten Islandslargest, is located at the Ais/South Shore JCC.

The JCC/Richmond Gymnastics Center, with more than 30 years ofeperience, has trained Staten Islands finest gymnasts.

A typical day, which adheres to the USA Junior Olympicprogram guidelines, includes training on uneen parallel bars,

floor tumbling, balance beam and ault.The JCC/Richmond Gymnastics Center is committed topromoting the physical and emotional health of children.

For additional information contact Mary Fontana at

[email protected] or 718.475.5275.

Ramah SportsSB4U/JCC Soccer CampJuly 1- August 23The goal of the 8 Week SB4U/JCC Soccer Camp is to teach your child

ariety of fundamental and basic skills of soccer. It is for kids whomae neer played soccer before and need to learn the basics of the

ame. We teach the children how to dribble, pass, and shootthe ball, as well as other simple steps in learning soccer.We keep each session fun for kids by playing different

ames to keep them interested.Specic focus is gien to:

Agility, balance and coordination Physical awarenessMoement paerns and seuences Spatial awarenessListening skills

Shoot For Success Basketball Camp

July 8 -12; 15 - 19; 22 - 26July 30 - August 3; August 12 - 16

Campers at Basketball Camp will deelop and improe basketballskills such as shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding and defense.Gerry Mosleys Basketball Camp immerses campers in the sport, giing them the

ind of focused, intensie training that is essential to improement. Oer the course of the campweek, self-condence will grow along with skills and oerall appreciation of the game.

For more information contact Mike Reape at [email protected] or 718.475.5212.


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Year Round ProgrammingCamp neer ends at the J

We beliee that the FRIENDSHIPS and FUN should continue to deelopbe nurtured by our staff year round! Campers can sign up for KIDz KLUB AFTER SCHOOL PROGRA

and be bused right from school to the JCC, Camp Nights, COURSES such as Lego Robot

Animal Encounter and Junior Chef, JCC Uniersity one shot WORKSHOschools out TRIPS, boy and girl SCOUTS, SPORTS programs and music lessTeen campers can choose from programs suc

Leaders of Tomorrow and Youth Bowhich are TEEN DRIvEN and en

teens to plan, organie andtheir own eents and t


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MembershipJCC Gold or Platinum Family Membership is required to enroll yourchild in camp. Both memberships are good for one year from the timeyour camp application is received. Memberships that expire during thecamp season must be renewed by May 31.JCC Gold Family Membership allows your family to participate inprograms and activities at both JCC buildings, and use of the FitnessCenter at the Avis/South Shore JCC.JCC Platinum Membership entitles your family to all of the benefits ofGold Membership and allows your family to use the Fitness Center,indoor swimming pool and outdoor swim club at the Bernikow JCC. Formore information contact Jill Gottlieb, Membership Director at718.475.5223.

Fee Deposit/RefundA $200 deposit must accompany each application for each childregistering for camp. In accepting a deposit, the JCC reserves a placefor each camper. Therefore, deposits are non-refundable. There is noreduction or refund of fees due to absence, illness or withdrawals.

Credit CardsYou may use a credit card (American Express, Mastercard or Visa) topay for your camp deposit. You may also spread your camp paymentsout through May 31, 2013 via credit card authorization. (Early Bird onlyuntil April 15, 2013).

Early BirdIn order to receive the Early Bird fees, the following conditionsmust be met:

1) Deposit must be made by February 15, 2013.2) Membership, camp and bus fees must be paid in full by April 15,2013.

Sibling DiscountThe JCC will deduct $100 for each additional child after the first, whenyou enroll each child in camp for 5 full days a week for the 8 weeksession.

Late PaymentIf full payment is not received by May 31, 2013, there may be a delayin sending out your child's bus and group cards. Please make every ef-fort to pay your bill in a timely manner since arrangements for an ef-ficient camp must be made in advance.

ScholarshipConfidential fee adjustments and payment plans based on need maybe arranged by contacting the JCC. Applications are processed on afirst come, first served basis. Fees are based ONLY on applicant's abil-ity to pay; they do not apply to Early Bird rates. Scholarship not avail-able for transportation fees and some camp programs. For scholarshipinformation please contact Stacey Mathies at 718.475.5261.

General Information Early Bird Campersreceive a FREEcamp bag

TransportationFor an additional fee bus transportation is available to and from campeach day.

Camp HoursTraditional camp car drop off at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds isbetween 8:00am and 8:45am. After 8:45am the parking lot gate isclosed and parents must park their car and escort their child to the campoffice. The regular camp day ends at 3:45pm for campers dismissed atBernikow JCC and 4:15pm for campers dismissed at Henry KaufmannCampgrounds.

Special NeedsCamp administration should be made aware of any special needs of the

individual camper. Advance notice and an intake interview are required.

Lunch ProgramWe are offering fresh, hot and cold kosher lunches this summer. Themenu of kid friendly lunches will include pizza, chicken nuggets andmore. All meals are served with fresh fruit and water. There is anadditional fee for this program.

Project ChallahAs a service to our families we sell Kosher challahs for Shabbat. Thechallahs are distributed on Friday afternoons. See camp application forprice.

Extended HoursExtended Hours give kids an opportunity to have even more fun at campwhile allowing busy parents more flexibility. Extended Hours are offeredMonday through Friday from 7:15 - 8:00am and 4:00 - 7:00pm. Morningextended hours are at the campgrounds. Campers are supervised by JCCcamp staff and participate in activities such as swim, sports, arts andcrafts and more. Campers may be signed up for morning hours, after-noon hours or both. There is an additional fee for this program.

General Information A completed health form must be submitted by May 31, 2013.(or with registration if after May 31st) in order to attend camp.

Each camper receives two camp T-shirts.(teen travel campers receive 3)

Kosher snacks and drinks are provided to all campers daily.

Refer A Family ProgramDo you love the JCC Camp and brag about it to your friends?Why not get some credit for spreading the word? Refer a newfamily to camp and save $150 or invite the camp directors toconduct a fun, fact filled gathering for 3 or more families in yourhome and save $250.


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Jewish Community Center of Staten Island

1466 Manor Road

Staten Island, NY 10314 www.sijcc.org

Susan Sappin, President

David Sorkin, Executive Director

Sheila Lipton, Assoc. Executive Director

Vicki Roitman, Asst. Executive Director

Camp Co-Directors: Glenn Wechsler, Stephanie Feldman

Camp Committee Co-Chairs: Susan Perel, Melissa Rabinovich

CAMP OPEN HOUSE DATESMeet the directors, see the camp ideo.

Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC, 1466 Manor RoadSUNDAYS, JANUARY20, FEBRUARY10 & MARCH 17

12 noon - 2:00pm

visit the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds1131 Manor Road

Tour the beautiful wooded campgroundsand see our camp facilities.

SUNDAYS: APRIL 21, MAY19 & JUNE 2noon - 2:00pm

For ages3 - 16

CAMP DATESJuly 1 - August 23

plus pre & post camp

The JCC/Lillian Schwart Day Camp is accredite

by the American Camping Association (ACA)What does this mean?* The JCC/Lillian Schwart Day Camp has passed a rigorous reiew of its operations including standards such as emergency

management, rst aid and health care, staff training and deelopment, programming and staff to camper ratios.

* Reiewers included eperts from the American Camping Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Red Cross anyouth sering agencies.

* Camp families can be assured that their camp of choice is commied to proiding their children with a safe and nurturing eniro

For more information about the American Camping Association you can isit their website at ACAcamps.org.

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