JUNE 15TH - AUGUST 7TH | FOR CHILDREN 18 MONTHS - 10TH GRADE at the Charleston Jewish Community Center

Register online at www.charlestonjcc.org/campbaker

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Camp DirectoryCONTACT USCamp Office: 843.614.6486 Email: campbaker@charlestonjcc.org JCC Main Line: 843.571.6565JCC Fax: 843.556.6206

VISIT USCamp Baker at the Charleston Jewish Community Center1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407

Building HoursMonday - Thursday ...7am - 8pmFriday ......................7am - 5pmSaturday .................... CLOSEDSunday ....................9am - 5pm

E-NEWSFacebook.com/CampBakerJCCStay in touch and sign up on our website for camp updates!www.charlestonjcc.org

Table of ContentsWhat makes Camp Baker shine? ....................................... 3Camp Dates .......................................................................... 4Meet the Staff ..................................................................5-6What you need to know ..................................................... 7Policies and Procedures ...................................................... 8How to Register ................................................................... 9Ways to Save ....................................................................... 9Camps ..............................................................................9-13

Yeladim ....................................................................... 9Chaverim ................................................................... 10Giborim ..................................................................... 11Specialty Camps ........................................................ 12

Camp Directory .................................................................. 13

What makes Camp Baker shine?We are so excited about the upcoming summer at Camp Baker! We have lots of exciting new specialty camps coming up such as a Minecraft and CSI Camp we are running in partnership with Trident Tech and an off site Gymnastics Camp at FLIP! Gymnastics! We will also be expanding our cupcake camp so campers will be making sweets as well as traditional Jewish foods. Of course, we are bringing back old favorites from last year like our Surf Camp from Charleston Surf Lessons, Lego Camp with Brick by Brick, Guitar Camp, Horseback Riding Camp, and Pottery Camp. Visit us online at charlestonjcc.org/campbaker to keep updated on any news and information, and follow the link to get registered online because these specialty camps will fill up fast. We are all very excited about summer 2015! We are looking forward to seeing our camp family back with us in June!

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March 22nd27TH ANNUAL KIDSFAIR10:00AM - 4:00PMVisit us online for more information:charlestonjcc.org/special-events/kidsfair

May 4thCamp Baker financial aid applications due

June 11thPARENT MEET & GREET YELADIM: 6:30PM - 7:00PMCHAVERIM: 7:00PM - 8:00PM Come meet your child’s counselors and receive answers to all your questions.

June 15th - June 26thCAMP BAKER SESSION 1

June 29th - July 10thCAMP BAKER SESSION 2

July 14th - July 24thCAMP BAKER SESSION 3

July 15thISRAEL DAY

July 27th - August 7thCAMP BAKER SESSION 4

July 29thTALENT SHOW5:00PM - 7:00PM

August 3rd - 7thCOLOR WARS

OvernightsNO CHARGE

*Must be registered that session

S1: 6th - 8th Grades - June 25thS2: 4th - 5th Grades - July 9th

S3: 2nd - 3rd Grades - July 23rd

Camp Dates

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BRIAN DEBOLT CAMP BAKER DIRECTOR

Hello camp families!My name is Brian DeBolt and I am excited to be returning as your director for another memorable summer at Camp Baker. Camp has made me the person I am today as I have seen firsthand the positive impact it can make in a child’s life. I have fourteen years of camp experience with seven spent in the role of director. I am currently a second grade teacher at Summerville Elementary and head coach of the Lady Wave soccer team at Summerville High school. I hold an undergraduate degree in elementary education, a master’s degree in special education and 30 hours in administration. My family consists of my wonderful wife of almost five year, our dog Sadie, and our beautiful newborn daughter Charlotte. When I am not working, I am most likely to be found playing soccer with friends. I look forward to another great summer at Camp Baker.

CAMILLE TOLIVERCAMP ADMINISTRATOR

Hi,My name is Camille Toliver and I am excited to be this years Camp Administrator. This will be my fourth summer working with Camp Baker and I am excited to see all of the new and returning faces. This past December, I graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.S. in Physical Education. I have had a lifetime of experience working with children from diverse backgrounds. Helping children succeed in achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle has always been my passion. I look forward to Camp Baker 2015 and know it will be an amazing, fun-filled summer. If you have any questions for me, please feel free to ask!

Camp Baker

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DANIEL STERN JCC INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hello,My name is Daniel Stern and I am the Interim Executive Director of the JCC. I have been with the JCC for two years as Director of Sports, Recreation and Aquatics. I have been a part of Camp Baker during that time managing the pool and the camp swim lesson programming. I am very excited to be a part of such a successful camp program. Camp Baker is a terrific place for kids to learn, grow, and have fun in a safe environment. The staff and I are very excited for this summer and cant wait to see you at camp!

ROBIN SHULERCAMP BAKER SONG LEADER

Shalom y'all,My name is Robin Shuler and I'm the Song-leader & Jewish Culture Specialist at Camp Baker. Last summer was the very first time I'd ever taught at Camp Baker, and I had so much fun, I couldn't wait to do it again. I'm the song-leader at Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue (KKBE). I lead music for Religious School, Family, and Tot Shabbat Services. I'm also the Youth Advisor for KKBE, working with the teens in the Senior Youth Group (named CHARLEY). I'm married to Gil Shuler and together we have two grown up kids. We also have Noodle the poodle! I can't wait to see all of my old friends from camp last year. And I'm really looking forward to making new friends too!

Senior Staff

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What you need to know:

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Daily ScheduleThe camp day is from 8:30am - 3:30pm for full day campers and from 8:30am - 12:30pm for preschool half day campers. Morning Carpool begins at 8:10am and ends at 8:25am, so that campers can attend the Morning Assembly. Afternoon Carpool begins at 3:15pm and ends at 3:30pm. Any children not picked up by 3:30pm will join the PM Care campers.

Camper EnrollmentCamp groups are limited in size, according to space. Priority is given to JCC members and once a group is filled, we will begin a waiting list. We will notify you if a space becomes available.

Camp Merchandise Every camper will receive one t-shirt with their registration. Additional t-shirts are available for $10 each. Contact the Camp Office for more information.

AM & PM CareDoes your family start early? Sign up for AM Care from 7:00am - 8:30am. All children dropped off before 8:00am will be offered breakfast. Need some extra time in the afternoons? Sign up for PM Care. We are here from 3:30pm - 6:00pm for families who need just a little more time. Fee: $35/am session | $60/pm session *AM or PM Care is not eligible for any early bird discounts.

Forms Every camper must have a medical form on file, along with an up-to-date immunization form. This year the medical form is with the online camp registration process. For the safety of your child, this form must be on file prior to your child beginning camp. You may mail, fax, or email your immunization forms, or bring them in to the camp office. Please Note: We can only accept children whose paperwork is completed and up-to-date.

FoodCamp Baker is a kosher camp, under the supervision of Kosher Commission of Charleston. As a kosher camp, we do not allow any outside food on the premises. We will provide snacks daily for each child, along with a healthy, kosher lunch for all campers. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are always available as an alternative at every lunch. *In order to make any accommodations for special diets or food allergies you must alert the Camp Office in writing by 6/11/15.

Group AssignmentsWe assign groups based on enrollment and we divide them as evenly as possible based on age. We define “age” as the age the child will be as of 9/1/15. We define “grade” as the grade the child is rising into.

SwimmingTeaching a child to swim is a core value in Judaism. All campers will be given swim lessons taught by American Red Cross-certified Water Safety Instructors. Skill assessment sheets will be sent home at the end of each session. Additional group or private swim lessons are available. *For more information, contact the JCC.

TransportationAny time that Camp Baker campers will leave camp on a field trip, they will be transported on a JCC van, rental van, or a bus, driven by an insured, qualified, and authorized driver. Only children in Kochavim (rising kindergartners) and above will participate in field trips.

Payment of FeesAll camp fees and membership dues, where appropriate, must be paid in full by June 2nd at 5pm. If you are in need of a payment plan, you must contact Jessica Bennett at jessicab@charlestonjcc.org to make arrangements.

ScholarshipsThe JCC makes every effort not to deny any child the opportunity to attend Camp Baker because of the inability to pay fees. Scholarship forms may be picked up at the front desk of the JCC and must be completed and returned by May 4, 2015 to Brian Debolt, Camp Director at briand@charlestonjcc.org. All requests are strictly confidential.

Refunds No refunds will be allowed after the registration deadline. In cases of extreme emergency or crisis, situations should be discussed with the Camp Director. These cases will be handled on an individual, case-by-case basis. Refunds will not be given due to illness or absence.

*Ways to SaveEarly Bird Discounts

Pay in full by 1/31/2015, receive 10% OffPay in full by 2/27/2015, receive 5% Off

Sibling DiscountsJCC member families will receive an

additional $20 OFF per session for their second, third or fourth child.

Military DiscountFor Active Duty and Retired Military

10% discount off of total camp balance. Must show Military ID to receive discount.

Pay in Full Discount$30 OFF registrations paid in full.

Full Time MembersYear round JCC members will receive

10% OFF* the member price if registered before February 27th, 2015.

*10% off excludes specialty camps Please let us know if you're interested in joining! Term

of membership is one year and expires one year after date of sign up. Memberships canceled before the year anniversary will be charged the difference

between community and member fees for camp.

Please Note: All camp fees must be paid in full by June 1, 2015.

Change of Program Fee To change programs in which a child is already enrolled, a change form must be completed. There will be an administrative fee of $25 for canceled camps. You are welcome to add camps at any time without penalty.

RegistrationAll campers must sign up for a minimum of one full two week session. Additional one week registrations are available with the exception of specialty camps. You can register online at charlestonjcc.org/campbakerIf you would like assistance signing up, please contact Camille Toliver at campbaker@charlestonjcc.org or 843.571.6565

Deposit A $245 non-refundable deposit or payment for each child must accompany the camp registration to ensure your child’s place in his or her camp group. Your deposit will be applied toward your total camp fee. The deposit includes a one-time insurance & activity fee of $45. Please Note: This is a non-refundable deposit.

Policies and Procedures

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K’TON TON The Little Ones18 MONTHS - 2 YEARS OLD BY 9/1/15

5 Days - Half DayDays: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm Member Fee: $300/per sessionCommunity Fee: $330/per session

GANIM Gardeners 3 YEARS OLD BY 9/1/15

5 Days - Half DayDays: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm Member Fee: $300/per sessionCommunity Fee: $330/per session

5 Days - Full DayDays: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm Member Fee: $390/per sessionCommunity Fee: $445/per session

HABONIM The Builders4 YEARS OLD BY 9/1/15

5 Days - Half DayDays: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm Member Fee: $300/per sessionCommunity Fee: $330/per session

5 Days - Full DayDays: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm Member Fee: $390/per sessionCommunity Fee: $445/per session

OUR PROGRAMS WILL INTRODUCE YOUR CHILD TO

A WORLD OF EXPLORATION. NEW FRIENDS,

NEW FACES, AND EXCITING

ADVENTURESWILL IGNITE ALL

OF YOUR CHILD’S SENSES.

Yeladim is for Campers 18 months - 4 Years Old*All fees are based on a 2-week session

AM CARE: 7:00am - 8:30am | PM Care: 3:30pm - 6:00pm FEE: $35/am session | $60/pm session

Camp Yeladim

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KOCHAVIMStarsRISING KINDERGARTNERS5 Days - Full DayDays: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm Member Fee: $365/per sessionCommunity Fee: $395/per session

RISHONIMFirst OnesRISING 1ST GRADERS5 Days - Full DayDays: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm Member Fee: $365/per sessionCommunity Fee: $395/per session

RUACH SpiritRISING 2ND & 3RD GRADERS5 Days - Full DayDays: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm Member Fee: $365/per sessionCommunity Fee: $395/per session

TIYUL TripRISING 4TH & 5TH GRADERS5 Days - Full DayDays: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm Member Fee: $365/per sessionCommunity Fee: $395/per session

KESHER ConnectionRISING 6TH - 8TH GRADERS5 Days - Full DayDays: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm Member Fee: $365/per sessionCommunity Fee: $395/per session

LET'S SHINE THIS SUMMER! WE WILL CONQUER BOREDOM AND FILL OUR DAYS WITH MUSIC, ARTS & CRAFTS, SWIM LESSONS & FREE SWIM, SPORTS, AND MANY MORE ACTIVITIES GUARANTEED TO SEND US HOME INSPIRED.

Chaverim is for Campers Rising K-8th Grades*All fees are based on a 2 week session

Camp Chaverim

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GIBORIMHeroes

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAININGRISING 9TH & 10TH GRADERS5 Days - Full DayDays: Monday - Friday Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm Member Fee: $170/per sessionCommunity Fee: $220/per session

FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION, CAMP BAKER HAS BEEN DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS. RISING

NINTH AND TENTH GRADERS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

WORKING WITH CHILDREN, WHILE STILL ENJOYING THE CAMPING EXPERIENCE. TRAINING WILL INCLUDE

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, TEAM-BUILDING SKILLS, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, PROGRAM

PLANNING AND EXPERIENCE IN HOW TO WORK WITH CHILDREN, IN ADDITION TO ENJOYING ALL OF

THE ACTIVITIES THAT CAMP BAKER HAS TO OFFER.

Giborim is open to rising 9th and 10th Graders*All fees are based on a 2 week session

Camp Giborim

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Specialty CampsSESSION 1 6/15 - 6/26WATERSPORTS: 2ND - 5TH GRADERS$500/Member - $575/CommunityOur watersports camp promises to be a splash! Campers will spend one week learning how to surf at Folly Beach and one week playing pool games, visiting a water park, and more. Charleston Surf Lessons offers the most professional and fun surf lessons around, and is the only company on the beach whose instructors are CPR certified as well rescue/open water rescue certified. We use foam boards for safety, but all students can bring their own surfboard if they have one they would like to use.

FLIP! GYMNASTICS: 2ND - 5TH GRADERS$445/Member - $490/CommunityThis summer, camp will be filled with gymnastic fun! For those who have not been to FLIP! GYM it will be an introduction to the gymnastic world and FLIP! GYM’s state of the art facility. Many events will be explored, such as vault, bars, balance beam, floor (tumbling), Pommel (and mushroom), rings, and high bar. All this, plus the use of our one of a kind “tumbling deck” with a 30 foot trampoline, rod spring strip, and 70 foot vault runway all leading to a gigantic loose foam pit designed for fun and safety.

MAD SCIENCE: 2ND - 5TH GRADERS$445/Member - $490/CommunityGet your beakers and goggles ready for some mind-boggling experiments! We will develop exciting science projects that will entertain you for hours. Time to let your inner Mad Scientist loose.

SESSION 2 6/29 - 7/10POTTERY: 2ND - 5TH GRADERS$445/Member - $490/CommunitySpend your days in the pottery studio with a professional artist! We will create one of a kind clay, glass, and painting masterpieces! Grab your brushes and let’s go!

MINECRAFT & CSI: 2ND - 5TH GRADERS $490/Member - $545/Community

MINECRAFT: Minecraft is one of the most popular games in the world for entertainment and education. This camp explores the techniques used to excel in the minecraft game, as well as hone the campers creative skills using the many tools available in the software. Campers focus primarily on how to create and build a functioning community withing this educational game.

CSI: Become a super science sleuth. Search for evidence, gather clues, and discover how science can help solve a mystery. Campers dust for fingerprints, analyze handwriting, test for blood types (using simulated blood) examine hair and clothing fibers, practice chemistry to identify mystery substances, and much more!

GUITAR: 2ND - 5TH GRADERS $445/Member - $490/CommunityWhat better instrument to learn to play during camp than guitar? Campers will learn basic chords, songs, and have some fun while they’re at it! Don’t have your own guitar? No problem! We’ll have everything your little rocker will need for this camp, guitar included. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today!

SESSION 3 7/13 - 7/24SOCCER: 2ND - 5TH GRADERS$445/Member - $490/CommunityChallenger Sports British Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country. Their experienced staff have identified key techniques and skills that you will need to work on and master to reach your true potential. Days include individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily World Cup tournament.

HORSEBACK: AT LEAST 8 YEARS OLD$490/Member - $545/CommunityCome learn how to ride with our popular horseback riding camp! We will learn to ride, groom, and care for the horses. Campers must be at least 8 years old to participate.

SESSION 4 7/27 - 8/7LEGO: K - 2ND & 3RD - 5TH GRADERS $445/Member - $490/CommunityDo you dream about Legos? Do you spend hours building the biggest, tallest, fastest models that you can imagine? The staff from Brick by Brick will be here each day to work with the campers as we let our imaginations run wild and build models with thousands of pieces. These fun-filled, Lego centered weeks will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. Two separate camps for ages K-second grade and third through fifth.

CUPCAKE/COOKING: 2ND - 5TH GRADERS$445/Member - $490/CommunitySpend your session baking and cooking up delectable delights with a professional chef in out Kosher Kitchen. The first week will be spent exploring and decorating cupcakes. The next week we will be learning how to cook traditional kosher foods. Bring your treats home to share with your family or have them to yourself.

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TENNIS: EVERY SESSION!2ND - 8TH GRADERSPRICE PER SESSION:$465/Member - $495/CommunitySince our tennis program was such a hit last year, we are bringing it back as a specialty camp! Tennis with Coach Scott will be offered during all four sessions, allowing your camper to gain a variety of skills, knowledge, technique, and practice match play. Sign your future tennis player up today!

*Please note, specialty camps are subject to change due to attendance, availability, and unforeseen events. Camp families will be notified of any changes or cancellations prior to each camps start date.

All specialty camps’ daily schedules include standard camp amenities

A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE

“Camp Baker is amazing! It has such a nice blend

of activities to satisfy the desires of every child. It is a fun, safe and enriching

environment. Camp Baker provides a memorable

experience the children will carry with them forever. My daughter Emma has

attended camp since she was 2 years old, and

always looks forward to seeing her camp friends,

participating in Horseback Camp, and of course, the

pool.”

Jimi Horne

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Camp Baker Office Phone: 843.614.6486 Email: campbaker@charlestonjcc.org

Charleston JCCPhone: 843.571.6565Fax: 843.556.6206Website: www.charlestonjcc.org

Building HoursMonday - Thursday ................7am - 8pmFriday .......................................7am - 5pmSaturday ........................................CLOSEDSunday .....................................9am - 5pm

Location1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407

Register Online atwww.charlestonjcc.org/campbaker

Committee Members:Susan Beylotte Elisa BluesteinKat Brenkert Michelle DuenasJimi Horne

Dolly Jaffee Nanci Kestenbaum Michelle ParksJennifer Schager

Brian DeBoltCamp Baker Directorbriand@charlestonjcc.org 843.614.6486

Camille ToliverCamp Administratorctoliver@charlestonjcc.org843.614.6486

Robin ShulerCamp Baker Song Leader campbaker@charlestonjcc.org843.614.6486

Daniel SternJCC Interim Executive Director daniels@charlestonjcc.org 843.614.6482

Camp Directory

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www.charlestonjcc.org1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd.Charleston SC, 29407

June 15th - August 7thChildren 18 Months - 10th Grade

Camp Baker at the Charleston Jewish Community Center1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407

Camp Office: 843.614.6486 Camp Email: campbaker@charlestonjcc.org