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Camp K’Ton: ages 2 - 3
Camp Yeladim: ages 3 - 5
Camp Haverim: grades K - 6
Counselors-In-Training (CITs): grades 7 - 10
J-CampSummer
June 20 - August19, 2016
Early Childhood CenterDavid C. Isenberg Family
Dwares
Rhode Island
401 Elmgrove Avenue | Providence, RI 02906 | 401.421.4111 | jewishallianceri.org
A welcoming place for all!
OPEN during
renovations!
DEAR J-CAMP FAMILIES:
We are so pleased that you are considering J-Camp for your child this summer!
Our numerous camp programs provide an excellent opportunity for children ages 2 to 15 to make the most out of their summer vacation. J-Camp has been a consistent source of high-quality summer programming for many years, and this summer will be no exception.
You may have heard that the Jewish Alliance’s Dwares JCC will be undergoing an extensive renovation. We are updating the façade, main entrance, front lobby, social hall, and the back courtyard. We do not anticipate any disruptions to your child’s camp experience. The renovation will help us extend an extraordinary sense of welcome, accessibility, inclusivity, and security to our members and the greater community.
Another change this summer is that our camp structure will incorporate a Lower and Upper camp. Lower J-Camp consists of Camp K’Ton (ages 2-3) and Camp Yeladim (ages 3-5), while Upper J-Camp includes Camp Haverim (grades K-6) and Counselors-in-Training (CITs) (grades 7-10). This change will allow for a more synchronized approach for campers to connect with each other while feeling like they are part of something bigger. All J-Camp programs will feature weekly coordinated Judaic and secular themes, focusing on universal human values, which will become the focus for activities planned throughout the week. Our whole camp will utilize a Spirit Calendar that will also provide cohesiveness among the campers.
All J-Camp programs will continue to provide your child with a wide range of age-appropriate opportunities to help them discover their perfect niche. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff take great pride in creating a warm and caring environment that fosters self-confidence, teamwork, and respect. Activities range from outdoor play, swimming, art projects, pottery, gymnastics, drama, cooking, and more. We also incorporate a holistic wellness curriculum called Discover CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Children’s Health), which focuses on the importance of physical activity, health education, gardening, and healthy eating behaviors. As such, all campers will be served a healthy lunch and snacks on a daily basis.
J-Camp staff are certified in CPR and First Aid, and they strive to reach the highest standard of care possible. We offer excellent staff-to-camper ratios at all levels with an emphasis on health and safety. Try J-Camp once, and you’ll see that it is relevant at all stages of your child’s development. Come grow with us, and begin to create wonderful memories that will last a lifetime!
For more information about any of our J-Camp programs, curricula, and availability, we encourage you to reach us at the contact information listed below.
Sincerely,
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS RUN WEEKLY
June 20 - August 199 camp weeks ages 3 - 15
June 27 - August 19 8 camp weeks
ages 2 - 3
CIT programs for teens grades 7 - 10
CAMP HOURS 9:00am – 4:00pm
Early Arrival 8:00 – 9:00am
Extended Day 4:00 – 6:00pm
All campers should bring swim gear, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a hat. A change of clothes is also recommended.
All J-Camp programs are co-ed with age or grade
requirements listed by each camp. Campers are divided
into groups based on the grade they will enter in
September 2016 or their age as of June 1, 2016.
Contact us:Dwares JCC 401 Elmgrove Avenue | Providence, RI 02906 | 401.421.4111 | jewishallianceri.org
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 2
The J-Camp DirectorsSeth Finkle and Jo-Anne DeGiacomo Petrie
All are welcome!
Register online!
register.jewishallianceri.org
PLAN YOUR SUMMER: J-CAMP AT A GLANCE
WEEK 1: JUNE 20 - 24 COME SAIL AWAY! Page 8(Camp K’Ton begins June 27) Judaic Theme | Gemilut Chasadim: Acts of Loving Kindness
WEEK 2: JUNE 27 - JULY 1 CELEBRATE THE USA Page 9 Judaic Theme | Tzadakah: Charity, Justice, and Righteousness
WEEK 3: JULY 5 - 8 WHAT IS A HERO? Page 10(no camp July 4) Judaic Theme | L’Ovdah u’L’Shomrah: To Work and Protect
WEEK 4: JULY 11 - 15 MYTHS, FABLES, AND FAIRY TALES Page 11 Judaic Theme | V’ahavta L’rei-achah Kamokhah: Love Your Friend the Way You Love Yourself
WEEK 5: JULY 18 - 22 CREEPY CRAWLERS Page 12 Judaic Theme |Shomrei Adamah: Guarding the Earth
WEEK 6: JULY 25 - 29 SPACE: SUN, MOON, AND STARS Page 13 Judaic Theme | M’shaneh Habriyot: Diversity in the World
WEEK 7: AUGUST 1 - 5 IT’S A MYSTERY! Page 14 Judaic Theme | Al Tistakel Bakankan: Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover
WEEK 8: AUGUST 8 - 12 MACCABI OLYMPICS Page 15 Judaic Theme | Ruach Ha Sport: The Spirit of Sportsmanship
WEEK 9: AUGUST 15 - 19 LET’S GO TO THE CARNIVAL -or- TRAVEL CAMP (for children in Grade 3+) Page 16 Judaic Theme | Kehillah: Community
Camp K’Ton Ages 2 - 3Camp Yeladim Ages 3 - 5Camp Haverim Grades K - 6CIT Grades 7 - 10
MEET THE DIRECTORS
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 3
Jo-Anne DeGiacomo PetrieDirector of Lower Camp and Director of Early Childhood Education
401.421.4111 ext. [email protected]
Seth FinkleDirector of Upper Camp and Teen Programming Coordinator
401.421.4111 ext. [email protected]
Camp K’Ton: ages 2 - 3
Camp K’Ton at the David C. Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center is for children ages 2 - 3 years. Camp K’Ton runs for eight weeks, beginning on Monday, June 27 and ending Friday, August 19. Children will engage in a wide variety of activities including arts & crafts, swim, water play, sports, story time, cooking, and more. On occasion, we welcome special guests who entertain and educate the children based on the weekly theme. “Down-time” is also a part of the daily routine. We will end each week with a Shabbat celebration.
Camp K’Ton is offered in two convenient time frames; half-day from 9:00am to 12:30pm, or full-day from 9:00am to 4:00pm, with added options for early arrival and extended day.
EXTENDED CARE OPTIONS
Early ArrivalMonday - Friday8:00 - 9:00am
$8 per day
Extended DayMonday - Thursday
4:00 - 6:00pmFridays
4:00 - 5:00pm$16 per day HALF-DAY OPTION
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:30pmPrice: $279 | Members: $243
Week of July 5 – 8 (No camp Monday, July 4)Price: $225 | Members: $195
FULL-DAY OPTIONMonday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pmPrice: $437 | Members: $380
Week of July 5 – 8 (No camp Monday, July 4)Price: $350 | Members: $305
LOWER CAMP
This camp is a great transition for children who will be entering
preschool in September.Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 4
Camp Yeladim: ages 3 - 5
Camp Yeladim at the David C. Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center offers children the opportunity to engage in recreational and educational summer programming. Our trained and qualified staff is nurturing, caring, and understands the development of young children. Camp Yeladim encourages children’s natural creativity and curiosity as they explore and learn throughout the summer. Every week, campers will engage in a variety of activities including swimming and water play, cooking, movement, sports, Shabbat, and arts & crafts. Educational field trips, community visitors, and Jewish values will be integrated into the daily schedule. “Down-time” is also a part of the daily routine. Camp Yeladim offers a variety of scheduling options for both working and non-working parents as it is offered Monday through Friday from as early as 8:00am to as late as 6:00pm.
EXTENDED CARE OPTIONS
Early ArrivalMonday - Friday8:00 - 9:00am
$8 per day
Extended DayMonday - Thursday
4:00 - 6:00pmFridays
4:00 - 5:00pm$16 per day
HALF-DAY OPTIONMonday - Friday 9:00am - 12:30pmPrice: $185 | Members: $160
Week of July 5 – 8 (No camp Monday, July 4)Price: $155 | Members: $135
FULL-DAY OPTIONMonday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pmPrice: $310 | Members: $275
Week of July 5 – 8 (No camp Monday, July 4) Price: $250 | Members: $225
A warm and caring environment allows
your child to be creative and
expressive!
LOWER CAMP
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 5
Camp Haverim: grades K - 6
Our exciting Camp Haverim will not disappoint! Each week, campers will enjoy participating in a variety of activities focused around Judaic and secular themes. Campers are split into groups by age allowing their days to be filled with exciting age-appropriate activities and challenging opportunities to discover new interests, develop different skills, and explore their surroundings. There will also be times when all campers are together as a group to help build community. We will start the day outside on the field with a morning huddle to hear the day’s news and activities. Campers will also have the opportunity to gather together during snack, lunch, and special programs planned throughout the summer.
Weekly schedules allow children to rotate through a variety of activities, including specialties. There are electives each day encouraging campers to focus on specific interests. Campers will also have daily swim lessons and the opportunity to choose free-swim as one of their electives. We’ve also lined up exciting visitors who will conduct lessons and activities based on the weekly themes. These special guests include Valerie Tutson from Rhode Island Black Storytellers; Animal Expert Dave Marchetti; Keith Muslow, an award winning performer; and the Brown University Astronomers. In addition, campers will attend weekly field trips, and they will make challah every Friday for Shabbat.
FULL-DAY ONLYMonday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pmPrice: $300 | Members: $242
Week of July 5 – 8 (No camp July 4)Price: $240 | Members: $194
TRAVEL CAMP (week 9 only) Price: $352 | Members: $325
Campers enjoy challenging themselves with a variety
of activities!
EXTENDED CARE OPTIONS
Early ArrivalMonday - Friday8:00 - 9:00am
$8 per dayor $70 per 10-pack*
Extended DayMonday - Friday4:00 - 6:00pm
$16 per dayor $150 per 10-pack*
* Early Arrival and Extended Day 10-packs are available
for Camp Haverim only
• Cooking • Science• Art• Yoga• Sports • Israeli Culture• Team Games
• Gymnastics • Drama• Spoken Word• Building• Tennis • Animal Adventures • Pottery
Camp Haverim: grades K - 6 UPPER CAMP
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 6
The Counselor-in-Training program is a great opportunity for teens and is the first step to becoming a camp counselor. Being a CIT is one of the most enjoyable positions available for a young person, but it’s also hard work. It involves working with peers and dealing with children on a continual basis. CITs work directly with counselors and camp specialists running programs, creating activities, and learning a variety of teaching techniques. But the CIT program isn’t all hard work—participants still have the chance to join in fun activities like weekly field trips.
This summer, we are proud to introduce a two-week intensive training for all CITs. This new program will allow CITs to get a deeper understanding and appreciation of what it takes to be a camp counselor. CITs are given the chance to observe a group and work with a specialty counselor of their choice. They will then have the opportunity to talk with the CIT trainer to discuss their observations. Once the training has been completed, they will help counselors with planning and implementing programs. Any CIT who completes the first session (Weeks 1 and 2) will get an additional free period if they choose to continue to be a CIT anytime during Weeks 3 through 8. During this period CITs will be able to participate in activities just for them including Spikeball, ping pong, or sports. Any CIT who has not gone through the two-week training must do the training when they sign up.
At the end of each session, CITs will receive a certificate of accomplishment as they show marked growth in their teaching and leadership skills. CITs that earn four certificates will be guaranteed an interview for a position as a Junior Counselor in J-Camp when they turn 16. Not all certificates have to be collected in a one year period.
Counselor-In-Training (CITs):
New this year
Earn guest passes for the Teen Lounge. Earn up to seven guest passes to use in the Teen Lounge during the 2016-2017 school year. CITs that sign up for Session 1 (Weeks 1 and 2) will earn 3 guest passes. For each additional session they sign up for they will earn another guest pass for a total of 7 to be earned throughout the summer. Restrictions may apply; see Seth Finkle for more details.
Not a member of the Dwares JCC? Not a problem. Non-members can earn free passes to try the Teen Lounge.
*PLEASE NOTE: Teen Lounge passes can only be earned during Sessions 1-4 (weeks 1 through 8). This is not eligible for Session 5 (week 9).
FULL-DAY ONLYMonday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pmWeeks 1 - 8: Price: $300 | Members: $242 Pricing is calculated for two-week blocks.*There is no charge for CITs to attend extended care programs.
Week 9* CIT Fun Week: Price: $242 | Members: $190
*Our CIT program is designed to be taken in two-week blocks, with the exception of Week 9.
CITs learn management and leadership skills that last a lifetime.
grades 7 - 10Have fun working
with kids!
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 7
WEEK 1: June 20 - 24Judaic Theme | Gemilut Chasadim: Acts of Loving Kindness
Camp K’Ton: see page 4 for full description
Half-day and full-day options are available.
No camp week 1Camp K’Ton begins the week of June 27.
Camp Yeladim: see page 5 for full description.
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Haverim: see page 6 for full description.
Field trip: Mystic Aquarium
CITs:
grades 7 - 10
Counselors-In-Training: (Session 1 | Week 1)CITs will learn valuable leadership skills as they prepare to lead activities.
Week 1 will focus on introductions, ice breakers, and behavior development. CITs will learn how to get a group to become a community through games and work on recognizing behavior issues—and how to deal with them. CITs will also have the opportunity to observe a group and specialist of their choosing.
Come Sail Away!
We live in the Ocean State, but how
much do you really know about our
oceans? Come explore with us during
this “week of water” as we learn
about the ocean environment. The
Zoo Mobile will visit our camp for a
hands-on experience with different
water animals that live in Rhode
Island. Campers will also have the
opportunity to learn about ocean life
through various projects, games, and
water activities.
Cam
p K’Ton:
ages 2 - 3C
amp H
averim:
grades K - 6C
amp Yeladim
: ages 3 - 5
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 8
We provide lunch and snacks
for all our campers!
WEEK 2: June 27 - July 1Judaic Theme | Tzadakah: Charity, Justice, and Righteousness
Counselors-In-Training: (Session 1 | Week 2)CITs will learn valuable leadership skills as they prepare to lead activities.
Week 2 will focus on creating programs and putting plans into action. CITs will work to understand what it means to plan a program from start to finish. They will help create their own activity to lead. They will continue to observe and help a group and specialist of their choosing.
CITs:
grades 7 - 10
Weekly themes will be infused
with Jewish & Israeli culture!
Camp K’Ton: see page 4 for full description
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Yeladim: see page 5 for full description.
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Haverim: see page 6 for full description.
Field trip: Boston Children’s Museum
Celebrate the USA
Happy Birthday America!
We will be celebrating the USA
all week as campers prepare to
embrace their patriotism during
this red, white and blue-themed
week. Streamers, poppers, firework
painting, and noisemakers will fill
this week with fun for everyone. We
will also have a visit from the Rhode
Island K-9 Academy.
Cam
p K’Ton:
ages 2 - 3C
amp H
averim:
grades K - 6C
amp Yeladim
: ages 3 - 5
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 9
WEEK 3: July 5 - 8 (no camp July 4)
Judaic Theme | L’Ovdah u’L’Shomrah: To Work and Protect
CITs:
grades 7 - 10
Counselors-In-Training: (Session 2 | Week 3)CITs will learn valuable leadership skills as they prepare to lead activities.
CITs who have completed our two-week training will have the opportunity to work with a specific age group in helping to plan, run, and facilitate activities. New CITs will begin our two-week intensive training. (Please refer to Session 1.)
Special guests allow campers to
engage in fun opportunities!
Camp K’Ton: see page 4 for full description
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Yeladim: see page 5 for full description.
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Haverim: see page 6 for full description.
Field trip: Camp JORI
What is a Hero?
Help save the world during this week
at camp as we explore all kinds of
heroes, including the ones you run
into every day. Campers will have
the opportunity to learn about heroes
when the Hasbro EMS Ambulance
visits and when the African Drummers
stop by to tell stories about heroes.
Campers will create superhero names
and capes, practice using their very
own “super-power,” and even learn
to jump over buildings!
Cam
p K’Ton:
ages 2 - 3C
amp H
averim:
grades K - 6C
amp Yeladim
: ages 3 - 5
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 10
WEEK 4: July 11 - 15Judaic Theme | V’ahavta L’rei-achah Kamokhah: Love Your Friend the Way You Love Yourself
We have Early Arrival and
Extended Day options!
Counselors-In-Training: (Session 2 | Week 4)CITs will learn valuable leadership skills as they prepare to lead activities.
CITs who have completed our two-week training will have the opportunity to work with a specific age group in helping to plan, run, and facilitate activities. New CITs will begin our two-week intensive training. (Please refer to Session 1.)
CITs:
grades 7 - 10
Camp K’Ton: see page 4 for full description
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Yeladim: see page 5 for full description.
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Haverim: see page 6 for full description.
Field trip: EcoTarium
Myths, Fables, and Fairy Tales
What stories do your children like
to tell? Who are their favorite fairy
tale characters? Do they ever make
up or write their own stories? We will
explore all of these ideas as campers
are encouraged to create their
own stories this week. We will also
explore fairy tales and myths from
around the world. Our special guest
this week will be Rhode Island Black
Storytellers Founder, Valerie Tutson.
She will entertain J-Camp with stories
and fables.
Cam
p K’Ton:
ages 2 - 3C
amp H
averim:
grades K - 6C
amp Yeladim
: ages 3 - 5
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 11
WEEK 5: July 18 - 22Judaic Theme | Shomrei Adamah: Guarding the Earth
CITs:
grades 7 - 10
Counselors-In-Training: (Session 3 | Week 5)CITs will learn valuable leadership skills as they prepare to lead activities.
CITs who have completed our two-week training will have the opportunity to work with a specific age group in helping to plan, run, and facilitate activities. New CITs will begin our two-week intensive training. (Please refer to Session 1.)
Weekly field trips keep camp fun
all summer long!
Camp K’Ton: see page 4 for full description
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Yeladim: see page 5 for full description.
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Haverim: see page 6 for full description.
Field trip: Southwick Zoo
Creepy Crawlers
How can the creepy crawlers that we
see every day help us in life? Explore
different types of creepy creatures,
and discover how they make our
lives better. Our special guest this
week will be animal expert, Dave
Marchetti, who will come with his live
snakes, frogs, turtles, and even a full
grown alligator! We will also have a
camp-wide cookout.
Cam
p K’Ton:
ages 2 - 3C
amp H
averim:
grades K - 6C
amp Yeladim
: ages 3 - 5
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 12
WEEK 6: July 25 - 29Judaic Theme | M’shaneh Habriyot: Diversity in the World
Counselors-In-Training: (Session 3 | Week 6)CITs will learn valuable leadership skills as they prepare to lead activities.
CITs who have completed our two-week training will have the opportunity to work with a specific age group in helping to plan, run, and facilitate activities. New CITs will begin our two-week intensive training. (Please refer to Session 1.)
CITs:
grades 7 - 10
Camp K’Ton: see page 4 for full description
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Yeladim: see page 5 for full description.
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Haverim: see page 6 for full description.
Field trip: Spring Lake Beach
Special Guest: Brown University Astronomers
Space: Sun, Moon, and Stars
Let’s travel to outer space! Join J-Camp
this week as we make rockets, use our
bodies to “walk on the moon,” learn
about constellations, and more! Try your
luck at making a safe landing-craft
for an egg that is dropped from the
balcony. If you love to go where “no
camper has gone before,” then this is the
week for you!
Cam
p K’Ton:
ages 2 - 3C
amp H
averim:
grades K - 6C
amp Yeladim
: ages 3 - 5
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 13
All campers will enjoy the use of our
indoor pool as part of daily activities!
WEEK 7: August 1 - 5Judaic Theme | Al Tistakel Bakankan: Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover
CITs:
grades 7 - 10
Counselors-In-Training: (Session 4 | Week 7)CITs will learn valuable leadership skills as they prepare to lead activities.
CITs who have completed our two-week training will have the opportunity to work with a specific age group in helping to plan, run, and facilitate activities. New CITs will begin our two-week intensive training. (Please refer to Session 1.)
Indoor and outdoor activities are
planned throughout the summer!
Camp K’Ton: see page 4 for full description
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Yeladim: see page 5 for full description.
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Haverim: see page 6 for full description.
Field trip: Colt State Park and the Rhode Island Audubon Society
It’s a Mystery!
Who stole the cookies from the
cookie jar? Was it your counselor, the
lifeguards, or someone else? Come to
camp this week and join the J-Camp
Detective Agency. Search for hidden
clues, make secret codes, and help
solve the camp mystery! Returning
this summer as our special guest will
be award winning storyteller and
performer, Keith Munslow.
Cam
p K’Ton:
ages 2 - 3C
amp H
averim:
grades K - 6C
amp Yeladim
: ages 3 - 5
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 14
WEEK 8: August 8 - 12Judaic Theme | Ruach Ha Sport: The Spirit of Sportsmanship
Counselors-In-Training: (Session 4 | Week 8)CITs will learn valuable leadership skills as they prepare to lead activities.
CITs who have completed our two-week training will have the opportunity to work with a specific age group in helping to plan, run, and facilitate activities. New CITs will begin our two-week intensive training. (Please refer to Session 1.)
CITs:
grades 7 - 10
We offer more electives so
campers can do what they love!
Camp K’Ton: see page 4 for full description
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Yeladim: see page 5 for full description.
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Haverim: see page 6 for full description.
Field trip: Yawgoo Valley Water Park
Maccabi Olympics
Get your game on! This week
campers will participate in a variety
of competitions. Events will range
from those typically found in camp
color wars to those found in the
summer Olympics. After a week
of games and competition, we will
celebrate with make-your-own
sundaes.
Cam
p K’Ton:
ages 2 - 3C
amp H
averim:
grades K - 6C
amp Yeladim
: ages 3 - 5
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 15
WEEK 9: August 15 - 19Judaic Theme | Kehillah: Community
CITs:
grades 7 - 10
Counselors-In-Training:
CIT Fun Week!In addition to the regularly scheduled Thursday field trip, all CITs will join Travel Camp on Wednesday. This week is only available to teens who have participated in at least one other session in our CIT program during the summer. During this week, CITs will also have their very own pizza party and awards ceremony.
Register early...Space is limited!
Let’s go to the Carnival
Come run away to the J-Camp circus as we transform the Dwares JCC into a carnival. Each group and CITs will have the opportunity to create their own carnival booth, cook circus food, and help make carnival-inspired decorations. Our summer J-Camp will conclude with campers
and counselors enjoying an end-of-summer carnival they created as well as a surprise or two from Absolute Party Rentals. Anyone who attends a week of J-Camp is welcomed to join us at the carnival with their family on Aug. 19.
-or-
Travel Camp WeekChildren in grades 3-7 enjoy a different field trip each day, including outdoor adventures and parks. Travel Camp encourages appreciation of our community and environment, teamwork, and responsibility. Trips this week include the Boston Science Museum, Water Wizz, a whale watch, the New England Aquarium, Douglas State Park, and United Skates of America.
Camp K’Ton: see page 4 for full description
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Yeladim: see page 5 for full description.
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Camp Haverim: see page 6 for full description.
Field trip: Douglas State Park
Cam
p K’Ton:
ages 2 - 3C
amp H
averim:
grades K - 6C
amp Yeladim
: ages 3 - 5
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 16
DISCOUNTS*Early Bird Discount: Register and pay in full by April 29, 2016, and save $10/week on all camps! Payment plans that provide payment in full by June 10, 2016 will also be considered paid-in-full for the Early Bird Discount if set up and approved by April 29, 2016.
Sibling Discount: Sibling Discount applies only when both siblings are registered during the same week(s). Sibling Discount is 10% off and applies to the lowest-priced camp each applicable week.
Exclusions: Discounts do not apply to Early Arrival, Extended Day, or Week 9 Travel Camp.
SUMMER J-CAMP 2016 POLICIES AND PROCEDURESRegistration: Registration is complete when all forms are returned to the Member Services Office and full payment has been made. Registrations will not be accepted unless the registrant’s Dwares JCC membership account is in good standing (no past due balances). Campers must register for the full camp session as listed, one or two weeks at a time. Once your child’s registration has been processed, you will receive forms that must be filled out PRIOR to your child beginning camp. These forms are mandatory, and your child will not be permitted to attend camp if they have not been completed. Forms will not be accepted on the first day your camper attends J-Camp; all forms MUST be handed in the Thursday before your camper’s first day.
Registration Deadline: Campers should be registered by 4:00pm on the Wednesday before the camp week starts. Families who choose to register after this deadline will be charged the following late fees:
• $25 if registration is received by 5:00pm on the Thursday prior to the start of camp.• $50 if registration is received by 12:00pm on the Friday prior to the start of camp.
Registration for camp closes at 12:00pm on the Friday prior to the camp week. Verbal registrations and/or changes will not be processed.
Registration Fee: A one-time, non-refundable family registration fee is required for each family registered (Fee: $60 | Members: $35). Registrations, including those for financial aid applicants, will not be accepted without payment of the fee.
Member Rates: To receive member rates, the camper must be on a current member account with no past due balances and remain in effect through the end of the registered camp period. Those with summer memberships and full-time student memberships are eligible for member rates.
Financial Aid: Scholarships are available on a limited basis for those in need of financial assistance and are awarded at the sole discretion of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. The scholarship application must be submitted online through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment (factstuitionaid.com) when the camper’s registration and registration fee are submitted. All requests will be considered on a funds-available basis. J-Camp scholarships are available to Dwares JCC members only. Contact the Member Services Office for more information and forms. J-Camp accepts DHS assistance for full-day Camp Yeladim, Camp K’Ton, and Camp Haverim. Additional payment may be required for extended care.
Refunds: If there is need to cancel a camper’s processed registration, tuition less the family registration fee and $75 per camp week will be refunded only if the cancellation is made by June 6, 2016. No credits or refunds of any kind will be made for any cancellations or changes made by the registrant for any reason after June 6. The Dwares JCC reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment. Registrants will be notified of any cancellation the Wednesday before the camp week begins. If the Dwares JCC cancels a camp week, a credit for the camp will be put on the camper’s Dwares JCC account to use towards future Dwares JCC programming.
J-Camp T-shirts: Each registered camper will receive one J-Camp T-shirt. Campers must wear camp shirts on field trip days. The cost of the T-shirt is included in the registration fee. Additional J-Camp T-shirts are available to purchase for $10 each.
*Discounts may not be combined.
J-CAMP POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Questions? Contact our Member Services Office at 401.421.4111 or email us at [email protected]. page 17
J-CAMP POLICIES & PROCEDURES (continued)
Communication: All families will receive additional information upon receipt of the registration form. Completed emergency, health history, and other forms must be returned in order to complete camper’s registration. You will receive an email on the Thursday before your week at J-Camp, with a briefing of what to expect. All communications, except emergencies, will be via e-mail. If you prefer an alternative means of communication, please be sure to notify us.
Jewish/Israeli Programing: The Dwares JCC is a Jewish institution; therefore, throughout the summer, we will do programing focused on Israel. While we recognize that not all children attending J-Camp are Jewish, programing will focus on Jewish values that are universal and everyone can appreciate. Some values will include diversity in the world, community, acts of loving kindness, and guarding the earth. All of our campers will use these values in their activities.
The Jewish Alliance is very proud to host a Shaliach (Israeli Emissary who acts as a cultural bridge between Israel and the United States) at J-Camp. We believe that it is an important goal for both our campers and staff to learn and identify with Judaism and the State of Israel. As we continue to create a connection between our local community and the Jewish community in Israel, we find the contribution of the Shaliach to be an invaluable step on the way to achieving that goal. The Shaliach brings many prepared activities to incorporate into the overall camp program. By simply being at camp and integrating into our community, we have the unique opportunity to learn about Israel and its culture, while we teach him/her about our own culture. The Shaliach participates in a special volunteer program through the Jewish Agency for Israel and completes a thorough background check and training. If you are interested in hosting our Shaliach during his/her camp season for two to three weeks by volunteering your home, contact Seth Finkle at [email protected] or 401.421.4111 ext. 146.
Swim: Campers enjoy swim at designated times. Swim lessons are taught and monitored by American-Red-Cross-certified lifeguards. Camp counselors will also be present during all swim periods. Camp K’Ton and Yeladim will have swim lessons on either Thursday or Friday. Campers in Camp Haverim will have swim lessons on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, and they may sign up for free-swim as an elective. Towels will be provided.
Field Trips: Camp Haverim goes on a field trip every Thursday. Camp Yeladim and Camp K’Ton may also plan two or three field trips throughout the summer. Parental permission is required and advance notice of upcoming field trips will be given.
Food Policy: A Kosher lunch and two snacks will be served to all campers daily. All lunches will be be nut-free and dairy/vegetarian. Upper Camp is not a completely nut-free environment, however we have nut-free snacks available. All snacks in Lower Camp will be nut-free. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.
Medication: All medication must be submitted to your child’s camp director with a “Permission to Dispense Medication” form. Campers will not be permitted to carry their own medication. It will be administered by a J-Camp director or the nurse, and a record of treatment will be kept. This includes over-the-counter and prescription medication for all minors, including volunteers and CITs.
Dwares JCC programs are funded, in part, by dollars raised through the Jewish Alliance Annual Campaign. The Alliance is proud to provide services to enhance the education, heritage, and social commitment in our local and global Jewish community.
For more information about the Annual Campaign, contact Michele Gallagher at 401.421.4111 ext. 165 or [email protected].
Dwares
Rhode Island
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Sum
mer
J-C
amp
Regi
stra
tion
Form
201
6C
amp
K’To
n ag
es 2
- 3
| C
amp
Yela
dim
age
s 3
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| C
amp
Hav
erim
gra
des
K -
6 |
CIT
s (C
ouns
elor
s-in
Trai
ning
) gra
des
7 -
10
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per’s
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l Nam
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ame
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p K
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p Ye
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m
ages
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amp
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erim
grad
es K
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LY)
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p Pr
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f D
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e: $
279
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bers
: $24
3
Full
Day
:Pr
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7M
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rs: $
380
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f D
ay:
Pric
e: $
185
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bers
: $16
0
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Day
:Pr
ice:
$31
0M
embe
rs: $
275
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e: $
300
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bers
: $24
2Pr
ice:
$35
2M
embe
rs: $
325
Pric
e: $
300
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ber:
$242
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ing
for
wee
ks 1
- 8
cal
cula
ted
for
two-
wee
k bl
ocks
Wee
k 9
(CIT
Fun
Wee
k):
pric
e: $
242
| M
embe
rs: $
190
Early
Arr
ival
is a
vaila
ble
from
8:0
0 -
9:00
am$8
per
day
| C
amp
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LY: $
70 p
er 1
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nded
Day
: Cam
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riday
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day
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LY: $
150
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ect t
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that
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r ch
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ill b
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rtic
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rly
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er d
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p Ye
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o ca
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day,
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K’To
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LY O
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CO
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MILY
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ling
disc
ount
: 10%
off
the
low
est p
riced
cam
p w
hen
two
or m
ore
siblin
gs s
ign
up fo
r th
e sa
me
wee
kle
ss $
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LY O
NE
DIS
CO
UN
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MILY
Ear
ly B
ird d
iscou
nt: $
10 p
er w
eek
if re
gist
ered
by
4/29
less
$O
ne-t
ime
fam
ily r
egist
ratio
n fe
e: $
60 |
Mem
bers
: $35
plus
$To
tal 2
016
J-C
amp
cost
Am
ount
sub
mitt
ed w
ith r
egis
trat
ion
(min
imum
$10
0 pe
r ca
mpe
r pl
us o
ne-ti
me
fam
ily r
egis
trat
ion
fee)
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ICIN
G F
OR
WEE
K 3
C
amp
K’T
on: H
alf
Day
Pric
e: $
225
Mem
bers
: $19
5 |
Ful
l Day
Pric
e: $
350
Mem
bers
: $30
5 ì
Cam
p Ye
ladi
m: H
alf
Day
Pric
e: $
155
Mem
bers
: $13
5 |
F
ull D
ay P
rice:
$25
0 M
embe
rs: $
225 ì
Cam
p H
aver
im: P
rice:
$24
0 M
embe
rs: $
194
All
are
wel
com
e!
Disc
ount
s ar
e no
t ava
ilabl
e fo
r Ea
rly A
rriv
al, E
xten
ded
Day
, or
Wee
k 9
Trav
el C
amp.
XX
(No
cam
p M
onda
y, 7
/4)
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ES O
F TH
IS F
OR
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UST
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CO
MPL
ETED
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R A
LL C
AM
PER
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Regi
stra
tions
will
not
be
acce
pted
unl
ess
the
regi
stra
nt’s
Dw
ares
JC
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ccou
nt is
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ood
stan
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no
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due
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ymen
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war
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erre
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et
C
ity
St
ate
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p
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hea
r ab
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umm
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JC
C?
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p an
d Pa
ymen
t Pol
icie
sIf
you
canc
el y
our
child
’s ca
mp
regi
stra
tion
befo
re J
une
6, 2
016,
you
will
be
reim
burs
ed th
e fu
ll am
ount
you
hav
e pa
id le
ss th
e fa
mily
reg
istra
tion
fee
and
$75
per
cam
p w
eek.
No
refu
nds
will
be
gran
ted
afte
r Ju
ne 6
. If
the
Dw
ares
JC
C c
ance
ls an
y ca
mp
prog
ram
, you
will
be
notifi
ed o
f th
e ca
ncel
latio
n by
the
Wed
nesd
ay b
efor
e th
e st
art
of th
e ca
mp,
and
a c
redi
t will
be
issue
d to
you
r D
war
es J
CC
acc
ount
.
The
Dw
ares
JC
C o
ffer
s pa
ymen
t pla
ns fo
r J-
Cam
p 20
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aym
ent P
lan
Form
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e av
aila
ble
at th
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embe
r Se
rvic
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Dw
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JC
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anci
al a
id o
n a
limite
d ba
sis to
Dw
ares
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C m
embe
rs w
ho h
old
mem
bers
hips
. All
requ
ests
for
finan
cial
aid
are
pro
cess
ed o
nlin
e th
ough
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rant
& A
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refo
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prov
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