Summer Camp Guide2021
WORCESTERJCC.ORG 508.756.7109 Online Registration
Camp Directors FAQ’s Preschool Summer Camp What is CampDoc? Nina Ryan, M.Ed x 258 [email protected] CampDoc.com is a leading, electronic, easy-to-use web-based solution for Cassie Hildreth x 225 camp management, online camp registration, health form management, [email protected] medications/allergies and health logging for camp throughout the summer. This Day Camp & Teen Camp will decrease the time and energy spent during initial camper check-in, reduce Megan Catlin x 238 risk and liability, and help keep safety in the forefront of camp operations. [email protected] How do I register for Camp? Ben McCue x 231 [email protected] Go to www.worcesterjcc.org and click on “Register for Summer Camp” which Sports Camp brings you to the CampDoc page. Create a username and password and Bob Berman x 233 log-in. A one time fee of $15 per child is required to process the registration. [email protected] You will then be able to continue the registration process quickly and easily! Mikayla Singas x 213 [email protected] How do I pay for Camp? Gymnastics Camp CampDoc will take payments for your deposits ($75 per camp week) Kelly Sampson x 235 [email protected] and create a payment plan for you from the online portal. Swim Lessons & Swim Camp Can I go back into CampDoc and see what I registered for? Kelly Sampson x 235 [email protected] Once you create an account, all your information will be saved and useable Roberto Fuentes x 250 for future registrations. No need to re-fill out important paperwork.You can [email protected] log in anytime to review your registrations. Extravaganza Emily Rosenbaum x 246 [email protected]
JCC Charitable Contributions The JCC places great importance in the work of social justice. As such, over the course of the camp summer, we hold a canned goods drive, an animal supply/food drive, a toiletries for the homeless drive and penny wars for charitable donations. Senior campers and actively assist in organizing these drives, and sorting and delivering the collected items to local shelters and programs that serve our neighbors. They enjoy it and learn so much in the process of these acts of kindness, community and giving.
2 508.756.7109 | WORCESTERJCC.ORG Camp Dates Camp Weeks Table of Contents Week A: June 7—11, Preschool-Gr. K Week A & B Preschool Preschool Summer Camp Week B: June 14—18, Preschool-Gr. K Preschool Summer Camp...... 4 Week 1: June 21—25 Weeks 1—8 Preschool Typical Day...... 5 Preschool Summer Camp Week 2: June 28—July 2 Preschool Specials...... 6 Weeks 1—9 Preschool Electives...... 7 Week 3: July 6—9, no camp July 5 All-Sports Camp Day Camp Week 4: July 12—16 Baseball Camp Week 5: July 19—23 Basketball Camp Day Camp Upper Unit Electives...... 10 Senior Campers...... 12 Week 6: July 26—30 Day Camp Gymnastics Camp Sports Camp Week 7: August 2—6 Soccer Camp Basketball Camp...... 14 Week 8: August 9—13 Triathlon Camp Soccer Camp...... 15 Wahoo Swim Camp Week 9: August 16—20 All-Sports Camp...... 15 Week C: Aug. 23—27 Week C Sports Camp Electives...... 15 Extravaganza Rich Gedman Baseball Camp...... 16 Triathlon Camp...... 16 Gymnastics Camp...... 17 Wahoo Swim Camp...... 17 Camp Fees...... 18 Additional Youth/Teen Programs..... 18 CDC safeguards in place
3 Preschool Summer Camp
The “home base” for our Preschool Camp is the J’s big and bright Early Childhood Center. The staff-to-child ratio is 1:5 during Summer Camp. Maximum of 15 children in each Preschool 3, 4 and 5 classroom.
Ages 3-5...... Full or Half Day Age 4...... Monday—Friday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday ...... or Tuesday/Thursday
• NEW Electives available • Three age-appropriate playgrounds • NEW Full-day schedules • American Red Cross swim lessons • Daily camp activities • Free camp t-shirt! • Air-conditioned classrooms
Camp Weeks Camp Fees Camp Dates HALF Day Camp 9am—1pm...... Member...... Non-Member Mon—Fri...... $240...... $280 Week A: June 7—11, Preschool-Gr. K Week 3 (July 5th week)...... $200...... $230 Mon/Wed/Fri...... $170...... $210 Week B: June 14—18, Preschool-Gr. K Week 3 (July 5th week)...... $150...... $180 Week 1: June 21—25 Tues/Thurs...... $150...... $180 FULL Day Camp 9am—4pm...... Member...... Non-Member Week 2: June 28—July 2 Mon—Fri...... $280...... $320 Week 3 (July 5th week)...... $230...... $270 Week 3: July 6—9, no camp July 5 Mon/Wed/Fri...... $200...... $240 Week 4: July 12—16 Week 3 (July 5th week)...... $180...... $210 Tues/Thurs...... $180...... $210 Week 5: July 19—23 Extended Day Options Week 6: July 26—30 7:30am—9am or 4pm—5:30pm Mon-Fri: ...... $55 Week 7: August 2—6 Week 3...... $44 Week 8: August 9—13 M/W/F ...... $33 Week 3...... $22 T/Th ...... $22
See page 22 for Special Needs / Accommodations Policy
4 508.756.7109 | WORCESTERJCC.ORG *Camp Activities Art Tent Age Requirements Gaga Kid Fit Preschool 3’s Morning Rally Age 3 by December 31, 2021 Music and Movement Nature Explorers Preschool 4’s Red Cross Progressive Swim Lessons Age 4 by December 31, 2021 Wall Climbing Water Acclimation Preschool 5’s **Camp Electives (add’l fee) Age 5 by December 31, 2021 Art Around The World JCC Junior Chefs Life’s a Bead Paint and Glaze Pottery Class S.T.E.M.
9am—1pm Typical Day 7:30am—5:30pm Typical Day
7:30—9 Optional Early Morning (Add’l fee) 7:30—9 Optional Early Morning (Add’l fee) 9 Arrival / Morning Rally 9 Arrival / Morning Rally 9:30 Snack 9:15 Morning Rally 10 Swim 9:30 Camp Activity* 10:45 Camp Activity* 10 Snack 12 Lunch 10:30 Camp Activity* 1 Dismissal 11:35 Red Cross Swim Lessons 12 Lunch 1 ½ day Campers Dismissal 1 - 2:45 3 Year old rest time 1 4’s Quiet Activities or NEW Optional Elective** 1 5’s Camp Activity* or NEW Optional Elective** 2—2:30 5’s Free Swim 2:45 Snack 3 Camp Activity* 4 Full Day Dismissal 4 - 5:30 Optional Extended Day Program (Add’l fee)
*Camp Activities described on page 6 **NEW Electives described on page 7
5 Preschool Camp Activities
ART TENT NATURE EXPLORERS Our art specialist will inspire children’s imagination and Children will deepen their self-expression with hands-on, open-ended arts and crafts in connection to the natural our outdoor Art Tent. They will explore various art and crafts world with walks to the activities, including: painting, collages and more. pond, following trails GAGA through the woods GaGa Ball is a fun game that our Preschool 5’s enjoy playing. and hands-on activities. The goal of the game is to avoid being hit below the knees as They will get messy as they other players knock the ball toward you. This game promotes learn about the outdoors the development of hand-eye coordination and critical and have fun in their thinking skills. surroundings with our nature specialist. KID FIT RED CROSS PROGRESSIVE SWIM LESSONS All campers will enjoy getting outside with their counselors to We love hot, sunny days in the summer, but it’s important to play a variety of sports and games for young children! Through jump in the pool and cool down! Preschool 4’s and 5’s will playing energetic games outdoors, we will strengthen our receive safe, fun and stimulating swim lessons from certified athletic skills, practice teamwork and of course, have fun! American Red Cross Swim Instructors every day at camp. Preschool 5’s will have an additional “free swim” period in MORNING RALLY the afternoons! Certified lifeguards are always on duty at the Every morning during camp, all preschool campers will indoor and outdoor pools. come together as a community to sing and dance at our WALL CLIMBING fun Morning Rally! The children will quickly learn these silly, catchy songs and dance moves! Preschool 5’s will reach new heights in their climbing skills as they scale the JCC’s certified climbing wall! Our trained staff MUSIC AND MOVEMENT provides instruction and proper use of safety equipment. Join our music specialist for fun and unique music classes! WATER ACCLIMATION These weekly classes offer a chance for children to express themselves through creative movement, playing Preschool 3’s will enjoy our outdoor wading pool with their instruments, and singing along to new teachers and a certified lifeguard. The wading pool (2 ft. or familiar songs. Music is monumental deep) allows toddlers to wade, splash and play in a safe to the verbal and social development of environment. This promotes a positive association with young children. swimming and water safety!
6 508.756.7109 | WORCESTERJCC.ORG New Preschool Electives for 4’s & 5’s
ART AROUND THE WORLD PAINT AND GLAZE POTTERY CLASS Weeks 1-8 Monday & Tuesdays, $15/class Weeks 2, 4, & 6 M/W/F $45/Week All young artists will love this unique art class, offering Campers will be given an introduction to clay by explaining an opportunity to explore and recreate works of art from its origin and demonstrating how to manipulate the clay all around the world! This class promotes creativity, while asking several open ended questions to promote the self-expression and age-appropriate artistic skills while children’s interest in the clay. The children will be guided in strengthening their fine motor skills.The children will become their own exploration of the clay and encouraged to make exposed to a wide variety of artists from around the world and their own creation using their hands and the clay tools the unique mediums or techniques that each artist used; such provided. This will be an open ended project, allowing the as Van Goh’s Starry Night, Picasso’s faces, Ojibway (Chippewa) children to get messy and have fun while they use their tribe’ dream catchers, and Georgia O’Keefe’s Flowers. Young imagination to create their masterpiece. Once their clay has artists will get their hands messy, build confidence and bring dried, we will paint it and add a finishing glaze. The children home new and exciting works of art! will be excited to bring home their own masterpiece!* JCC JUNIOR CHEFS *Please note that due to drying time creations may take a Weeks 1-8, Wednesdays & Thursday, $15/class little longer than the week to be ready to be sent home. You Our certified preschool teachers will demonstrate fun will need to pick up your child’s artwork if your child does not and creative recipes for the young chefs. This class is an plan to attend the following week. We will communicate with opportunity for the campers to learn the basics of cooking you when it is ready. through hands-on experiences.Cooking can help young S.T.E.M. children to learn and practice some basic math concepts, and Weeks 3, 5 & 7, M/W/F, $45/week (week 3: $30/week) build language skills. Like preparing, measuring, counting, We are excited to bring some of the experiences of our very following directions and of course eating! The experience of own ECC directors Nina Ryan M.ED and Cassie Hildreth. They creating meals gives children the opportunity to build their have helped to create STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering self-confidence and lay the foundation for healthy eating and Mathematics) curriculum within various preschools habits. From fruits to tacos to homemade pasta and more, around Massachusetts and California. The two educators have the campers will be so excited to share and recreate the come to the JCC to share their experiences. This class will recipes at home! give the children a unique opportunity to use their natural LIFE’S A BEAD! instincts to ask questions, solve problems, build, create, and explore complex concepts. The children will be excited to Weeks 1 & 8 Fridays, $5/class Using wire, beads and various discover what their minds are capable of! materials to create bracelets, necklaces, key rings and more. *Electives vary from 30-45 minutes between 1—2pm *The cost of each class goes towards the supplies need to run the electives. *There will be a minimum of 10 in order to run the class *Some classes are contingent upon Covid-19 regulations and guidelines.
7 Day Camp Grades 1-9
Our program focuses on activities that enable children to grow, build relationships, and develop self-esteem throughout the summer. Sports, swimming, climbing tower, nature, arts and crafts and much more. Children are broken into separate units based on age. • Swim lessons taught by American Red Cross certified instructors
Maccabi games Week 9 - no electives
All campers receive a camp T-shirt
Daily free swim
Dear Camp Families, Massachusetts State Law requires that medical forms are submitted for all campers prior to their participation in summer camp. It is IMPERATIVE that families adhere to this law for the health and safety of all campers.
If we do not have the forms prior to the first day of camp we CANNOT ALLOW the child to join the JCC Camp until the form has been received. This policy will be strictly enforced. Thank you for your cooperation.
Upload medical forms to Camp Docs May 28! for Summer Camp by
See page 22 for Special Needs / Accommodations Policy
8 508.756.7109 | WORCESTERJCC.ORG Camp Weeks Camp Fees Week 1: June 21—25 ...... Member.... Non-Member Week 2: June 28—July 2 Weeks 1, 2, 4 - 9...... $275...... $300 Week 3: July 6—9, no camp July 5 Week 3 ...... $220...... $250 Week 4: July 12—16 No camp July 5 Week 5: July 19—23 Week 6: July 26—30 AM / PM Care Week 7: August 2—6 7:30am—9am or 4pm—5:30pm Week 8: August 9—13 Mon-Fri ...... $55 Week 9: August 16—20 Week 3 ...... $44 Week C: Aug. 23—27 Extravaganza
Lower Unit Typical Day Upper Unit Typical Day Lower Unit - Entering Grades 1 & 2 Upper Unit - Entering grades 3 - 8 • 2 swims daily • Campers register for a single elective that runs 5 mornings each week; 10:30am—12pm 7:30 Optional Early Morning (Add’l fee) • Daily instructional and free swim 9 Flagpole/Morning Rally 7:30 Optional Early Morning ((Add’l fee) 9:30 Instructional Swim/Snack 9 Flagpole/Morning Rally 9 Swim Lessons/Alternative Activity/Snack 11 Activity* 10:30—12 Electives 12—12:30 Lunch 12—12:30 Lunch 12:30 Activity* 1 Free Swim/Activity* 1:30 Free Swim/Snack 1:30 Free Swim/Snack 2 Activity* 2:30 Activity* 2:45 Activity* 3:30 Flagpole/Closing Round Up 3:30 Flagpole/Closing Round Up 4 Pick Up 4 Pick Up 4—5:30 Optional Extended Day Program (Add’l fee) 4—5:30 Optional Extended Day Program (Add’l fee)
*ACTIVITIES: Art, Nature, Sports, Wall Climbing, GaGa
Maccabiah (Grades 1 - 9 Campwide!) Week 9
A week long, camp-wide competition! Day camp will split into two teams, RED and BLUE, and will compete in various fun activities. Activities will include sports, games, water, art, team building, and most of all TEAM SPIRIT! Each team will create a team chant and a team banner representing their team name and spirit. Then let the games begin! At the end of the week we will celebrate with pride and good sportsmanship during the closing ceremony. Who’s it going to be? RED or BLUE? No swim lessons or electives during this week.
9 Week 1: June 21—25 Week 2: June 28—July 2 Week 3: July 6—10 Week 4: July 12—16 Upper Unit ON-SITE OFF-SITE (No camp July 5) OFF-SITE Art Fusion Horseback Riding +$180 ON-SITE Archery +$160 Basketball Elective Weeks Gone Fishin’ +$100 Paper Mache Golf +$180 J Camps Got Talent Sports of All Sorts ON-SITE Wall Climbing ON-SITE Court Sports Delicious Dishes Cake Wars Life’s a Bead! Wall Climbing Camp Crafts Extreme Photography +$100 Extreme Lego +$145 Wall Climbing Turf Games Wall Climbing
OFF-Site Upper Unit Electives ON-Site Upper Unit Electives
ARCHERY Weeks 4, 8 +$160 Learn basic skills from the ART FUSION Weeks 1, 5 Gimp, Modpodge, Duct Tape & experts at Archery Plus. Archery, stance, proper bow grip, more! Max 16 drawing an arrow, anchoring a sight and release with follow BASKETBALL Weeks 1, 5 Around the world, H-O-R-S-E, through. Max 12 knock-out and other wild b-ball games EXPLORING BOTANIC GARDENS Week 6, Fee +$180 CAKE WARS Weeks 4, 6 4 teams of decorators will decorate Campers will travel to Tower Hills Botanic Gardens. They cakes to go along with the theme of the week. At the end of will explore the trails and hike to the summit at Tower the week teams will be judged and awards will be given to the Hill, learn from a landscape designer and create their own best decorators at the JCC! Max 16 mini herb garden, explore exotic plants and create their COURT SPORTS Weeks 2, 6 Basketball, Knockout, 4 square, own miniature succulent terrarium, use simple watercolor Star Wars and more! techniques to create their own works of art using the CAMP CRAFTS gardens as inspiration and get magical creating their own Weeks 4, 8 Friendship bracelets, wind fairy house or gnome home. chimes, pet rocks, dream catchers and more. Max 16 DELICIOUS DISHES Week 3 Chocolate – fruit - whipped GOLF Weeks 4, 8, Fee +$180 Kettle Brook Golf Club cream and more… Max 16 & Wachusett Country Club have put together a unique program for us. It covers full swing fundamentals, putting, GAGA Week 7 The goal of the game is to avoid being hit pitching, chipping and course etiquette. We will spend 3 below the waist as other players knock the ball toward you. days on the course at Kettle Brook and 2 days at the driving The game helps children develop hand-eye coordination and range at Wachusett Country Club. Max 12 critical thinking skills. Join us for a summer of fun playing un- limited GaGa in our outdoor GaGa Pit! GONE FISHIN’ Weeks 2, 6, Fee +$100 Fishing at some J CAMPS GOT TALENT favorite fishing holes! Campers learn the basics of fishing, Weeks 1, 5, 8 Singing, dancing, tying hooks, baiting, casting, catching and releasing. We juggling, magic tricks and more with a talent show Friday. supply the poles or bring your own. (10am—2pm) Max 10 LIFE’S A BEAD! Weeks 2, 6 Using wire, beads and various materials to create bracelets, necklaces, key rings and more. HIKING & NATURE Weeks 5, 7 Fee +$100 5 days of Max 16 discovering the great outdoors! Campers will hike local trails, visit State Parks, do some tracking, and learn basic PAPER MACHE Weeks 3, 7 Cutting, dipping, molding and survival skills. Appropriate clothes and shoes required. Rain painting different projects. Max 16 or shine. (10am-2pm) Max 10 SOCCER Week 7 A variety of soccer games and matches. HORSEBACK RIDING Weeks 2, 5, 7 Fee +$180 SPORTS OF ALL SORTS Week 3 Soccer, whiffle ball, Campers travel to Cornerstone Ranch and learn the basics football, kickball, field day games and more. of how to catch, lead, brush, bridle, saddle, mount and TURF GAMES Weeks 4, 8 Flag football, soccer, capture the care for a horse with an authentic HORSE SHOW on Friday! flag and more… Suitable riding attire required (long pants and footwear WALL CLIMBING Weeks 1-8 Reach the top and ring the with a heel). No experience needed. Max 18 bell - fastest climber gets the “Golden Boulder Award”.
10 508.756.7109 | WORCESTERJCC.ORG Week 5: July 19—23 Week 6: July 26—30 Week 7: Aug 2—6 Week 8: Aug 9—13 Week 9: Aug 16—20 OFF-SITE OFF-SITE OFF-SITE OFF-SITE ON-SITE Hiking & Nature +$100 Exploring Botanic Gardens +$180 Horseback Riding +$180 Archery +$160 Maccabbiah Horseback Riding +$180 Gone Fishin’ +$100 Hiking & Nature +$100 Golf +$180 ON-SITE ON-SITE ON-SITE ON-SITE Art Fusion Cake Wars Extreme Coding +$145 Camp Crafts Basketball Court Sports Paper Mache Extreme Crime Scene +$145 Extreme Keva +$145 Extreme Rocketry +$145 Extreme Photography +$100 Turf Games J Camps Got Talent Life’s A Bead Gaga Wall Climbing Extreme Photography +$100 Wall Climbing Soccer J Camps Got Talent Wall Climbing Wall Climbing
Extreme Kids Lab is Back!
EXTREME Lego® Robotics Using the LEGO® brick systems it delivers hands-on, minds-on solutions igniting children’s desire to learn by stimulating curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. Campers will build up to 15 DIFFERENT robots! Week 4 Fee +$145, Max 20
EXTREME Rocketry Using Estes flying model rocket launch sets campers will build, craft, paint, decal and launch rockets under the careful eye of Extreme Kids Lab staff. ALL TO KEEP UPON COMPLETION! Campers learn basic physics and rocketry history. Rockets will be launched with an electric signal from a control pad during our ‘Launch Party’! Week 6 Fee +$145 Max 24
EXTREME Keva® Planks, Structures, & Contraptions Campers will build unbelievable ball track structures with this simple stacking plank system. Create ramps, funnels, chutes and crazy contraptions like the “Black Hole” and “Bounce Plate.” KEVA planks build an understanding of proportion and balance, while teaching basic principles of physics and engineering supporting STEM education. Week 5 Fee +$145, Max 24
EXTREME Crime Scene! The Forensic Science Club will try to solve the case of the missing mascot. We will use the clues found at the crime scene to solve the mystery of who stole the school’s mascot before the big game. Activities include fingerprint and bite mark analysis, fiber flame test - even DNA analysis! Have you ever watched crime shows like CSI and said I would like to do that??? Now is your time to be the scientist and crack the case! Week 8 Fee +$145, Max 20
EXTREME Coding Campers use computer programing platforms Code.org and Wonder Workshops to learn how to code video games and program robots. They will write code for their own personal video games while others will be programming the popular Dash and Dot robots! Week 7 Fee +145, Max 16
EXTREME Photography Using digital cameras, campers will travel around the grounds of the JCC with a Professional Photographer learning the ins and outs of professional photography. Campers New!will learn how to use composition and perspective to “see” differently than they ever have before. Campers will be able to print and bring home their favorite photographs from their week at camp. Weeks 2, 5, 7 Fee+100 Max 8
11 Senior Campers Grades 7 - 9 ONE WEEK SESSIONS Monday—Friday, 9am—4pm Camp Fees Lower & Upper Unit...... Member.... Non-Member Weeks 1, 2, 4 - 9...... $275...... $300 Week 3 ...... $220...... $250 No camp July 5 AM / PM Care Camp Weeks
7:30am—9am or 4pm—5:30pm Week 1: June 21—25 Mon-Fri ...... $55 Week 2: June 28—July 2 Week 3 ...... $44 Week 3: July 6—9, no camp July 5 Week 4: July 12—16 As Senior Campers you’ll have • Daily free swim Week 5: July 19—23 all the excitement of camp… • Community service weekly electives, community • Upper Unit Electives Week 6: July 26—30 service mitzvah projects and • Wall Climbing Week 7: August 2—6 help in the planning of camp • Arts & Crafts wide activities. Discover hidden Week 8: August 9—13 talents and build confidence in • Help plan camp-wide activities yourselves while making new • Sports Week 9: August 16—20 friends and having loads of fun! • Gaga Week C: Aug. 23—27 Extravaganza
Extravaganza Week C (Aug 23—27) Grades 1 - 6 Max. 30
This week will be an elaborate and spectacular celebration to the end of Summer! From sports to arts and crafts, extra swimming, to J’s Got Talent! KARATE DEMO During the week there will be a demo highlighting traditional instruction in the Japanese art of Wado-ryu Karate. Run by Sensei Ron Teixeira and members of the JCC Karate Club.
12 508.756.7109 | WORCESTERJCC.ORG Sports Camps Grades 1-9
We provide expert instruction in a supportive atmosphere of fun and camaraderie. Emphasis is on skill, technique, teamwork and strategy. Facilities include an indoor gymnasium, outdoor ball fields, basketball / tennis courts, 25 yard indoor / outdoor pools, gymnastics studio and outdoor gaga pit. Sports Camps days are subject to change due to field trips, guest appearances, special events and showcases. Sports camps will provide campers with instruction provided by Roberto Fuentes; JCC’s Certified Functional Strength Coach during weekly camps. Camp Weeks Sports Camp - Typical Day
Week 1.... June 21—25 Week 5.... July 19—23 7:30—9 Optional Early Morning (Add’l fee)
Week 2.... June 28—July 2 Week 6.... July 26—30 9:00 Morning Meeting/Player of the Day Nominations 9:15 Gameplay (All Sports) or Drill Stations Week 3.... July 6—9 Week 7.... Aug 2—6 10:15 Morning Break ...... No camp July 5 Week 8.... Aug 9—13 10:30 Gameplay/Elective (All Sports) or Scrimmages Week 4.... July 12—16 Week 9...... Aug 16—20 11:30 Lunch Camp Fees 12 Free Swim/Open Gym/Movie Elective 1 Gameplay (All Sports) or Contests/Skills Baseball Camp...... Member.....Non-Member 2:15 Afternoon Break and Snack Week 6 Grades 3-7 Full Day...... $275...... $300 2:30 Gameplay (All Sports) or Scrimmages Week 6*...... $200...... $230 *Grades 1 & 2 Early Release Option 9am-1pm 3:30—4 End of Day/Dismissal
Basketball Camp...... Member.... Non-Member 4 Pick Up
Week 4...... $275...... $300 4—5:30 Optional Extended Day Program (Add’l fee)
Week 4*...... $200...... $230 *Grades 1 & 2 Early Release Option 9am-1pm
Week 8 Grades 1 & 2 Full Day...... $275...... $300
Week 8*...... $200...... $230 *Grades 1 & 2 Early Release Option 9am-1pm
Soccer Camp...... Member.... Non-Member
Week 9...... $275...... $300
Week 9*...... $200...... $230 *Grades 1 & 2 Early Release Option 9am-1pm
All-Sports Camp...... Member.... Non-Member
Weeks 1, 2, 5, 7 ...... $275...... $300
Week3 ...... $220...... $250
13 Camp Weeks Camp Fees Week 1.. June 21—25 All-Sports Camp...... Member... Non-Member Week 2.. June 28—July 2 Weeks 1, 2, 5, 7 ...... $275...... $300 Week 3...... $220...... $250 Week 3.. July 6—9 Baseball Camp...... Member... Non-Member ...... No camp July 5 Week 6...... $275...... $300 Week 4.. July 12—16 Week 6*...... $200...... $230 *Grades 1 & 2 Early Release Option 9am-1pm Week 5.. July 19—23 Basketball Camp...... Member... Non-Member Week 6.. July 26—30 Week 4...... $275...... $300 Week 7.. Aug 2—6 Week 4*...... $200...... $230 Week 8.. Aug 9—13 Week 8...... $275...... $300 Week 8*...... $200...... $230 Week 9....Aug 16—20 *Grades 1 & 2 Early Release Option 9am-1pm Soccer Camp...... Member... Non-Member
AM / PM Care Week 9...... $275...... $300 7:30am—9am or 4pm—5:30pm Week 9*...... $200...... $230 Mon-Fri.....$55 *Grades 1 & 2 Early Release Option 9am-1pm Week 2.....$44
Basketball Camp Weeks 4 & 8 Grades 1 – 4 Daily drill sessions skills competitions and games. Grades 5 – 9 Week long tournament leading to a championship game.
NBA/WNBA Fit & Skills Challenges
Daily Scrimmages / Contests
Instructional Videos
Swim Option
Camp T-shirt / Basketball
Offensive/Defensive Fundamentals
Grouped According To Age & Skill Levels
Grades 3 & Up: Basketball-Specific Strength Training / Conditioning / Concepts led by Roberto Fuentes; Certified Functional Strength Coach
See page 22 for Special Needs / Accommodations Policy
14 508.756.7109 | WORCESTERJCC.ORG All-Sports Weeks 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
Campers receive instruction in a variety of sports. Skill sessions, contests and scrimmage games while making friends throughout the summer. Baseball, basketball, floorball, soccer, gaga, team handball, pickleball, flag football, whiffle ball, capture the flag are just some of the sports to choose from during All-Sports Camp. Daily swim option plus elective periods during the week allow campers time to focus on the elective for each particular week. Elective Activities
Week 1 PICKLEBALL A sport combining ping pong, tennis and badmitton.
Week 2 FLOORBALL Floorball promotes end-to-end plays with quick transitions and fluid game play. It’s great training for hockey players. Trax (Railers Mascot) and a Railers staff member will visit camp to referee a competition.
Week 3 FITNESS FUN A combination of sports and fun fitness challenges throughout the week
Week 5 TEAM HANDBALL The object is to throw a ball past a goalkeeper into a net for a goal -- worth one point -- using good teamwork and passing.
Week 7 DISC GOLF (grades 3-9) Play daily disc golf contests as we turn our field into a disc golf course. Special Guest; Ben Tucker; Prodigy Disc Golf Battalion Team Leader.
FRISBEE GOLF (grades 1 & 2) Similar to disc golf, players will aim and throw frisbees to a targeted basket or hoop as they participate in various contests throughout the week.
Week 7 FLAG FOOTBALL Campers will play this fast paced, fun filled game of 5 on 5 flag football.
Soccer Week 9 Director Adam Strogoff, current boys head soccer coach at Main South H.S. and former head coach of the Worcester Academy Girls Varsity Soccer team. Adam led the W. A. team to three N.E. Championships, compiling an overall record of 102-14-23 in the process. He brings years of soccer camp experience having worked at numerous soccer camps throughout New England.
Videos Guest Speakers
Soccer Ball Skill Contests
Camp T-shirt Swim Option
Fundamental Drill Stations Agility and Speed Training
Specialized Goalkeeper Training Scrimmage Games
Special guest appearance; Aidan Abolfazli; former goal keeper at Franklin Pierre University and current head soccer coach at Worcester State University men’s varsity soccer program.
15 Rich Gedman Baseball Camp Grades 1 - 7 Week 6
Fundamental Drill Stations • Camp T-shirt
Competitions and games • Homerun Derby Elective • Professional Guest Instructors • Swim Option • Indoor/Outdoor Facilities • Agility and Speed Training • Instrasquad Games & Fun Contests JAKE THE LION: WORCESTER BRAVEHEARTS MASCOT Jake joins campers in a home run derby contest. Program Coordinator; RICH GEDMAN: • 2020 Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame Inductee • Two time American League All-Star • Worcester Tornadoes former Can-Am Manager of the Year • Boston Red Sox Triple A Minor League affiliate Worcester Woo Sox Hitting Coach • 12 years of Major League experience; Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, and St. Louis Cardinals Unit Head: Boston Red Sox Fantasy Camps Coach; DAVE SMITH: • Worcester Tornadoes former Camp Clinic Coordinator and 3rd Base Coach • Previous senior instructor for the Chris Corkum Baseball, Inc., Programs of Connecticut and Western MA
Baseball Camp...... Member...... Non-Member Week 6 Grades 3-7 Full Day...... $275...... $300
Week 6 Grades 1 & 2 Full Day...... $275...... $300 Possible fieldtrip to see the new Worcester WooSox on July 28 at Week 6*...... $200...... $230 12:15pm! WooSox vs. Buffalo Bisons. *Grades 1 & 2 Early Release Option 9am-1pm Stay Tuned! (Additional Fee TBA)
Wahoo Swim Camp Grades 3 - 9 Noncompetitive technique based program focuses on building strong components of skills in all four racing strokes through drills and activities. Increasing strength and performance in swimming, flip turns, starts and fundamentals. Each day will be a new stroke with instructions through a drill circuit at the outdoor pool in the morning, dryland strength development, video analysis and discussion session, finished off with a swim team style practice to tie in lessons of the day together. Wahoo Swim Club coach; Roberto Fuentes and Aquatics Director; Kelly Sampson will be directing all activities and instruction. Swimmers must be evaluated in the 50yd Freestyle, Wahoo Swim Camp...... Member...... Non-Member Week 9...... $275 ...... $300 Backstroke, Breaststroke, and 25 Fly before registering.
16 508.756.7109 | WORCESTERJCC.ORG Taf Junior Triathlon Camp Grades 3 - 6 & 7 - 10 Week 4, July 12 - 16 REQUIRED PREREQUISITES! BIKE - Should be in good working condition. Parents are required to have the bike inspected by a bike shop and provide a note indicating the bike is safe to ride. NO HELMET, NO BIKE RIDE, NO EXCEPTIONS. Drop off campers and bikes at the JCC on Monday, July 12. Bikes will be stored for the week. SWIM - Child must have passed Red Cross swim level 4 AND: 7 - 10 year olds: Swim front crawl 100 yards (2 laps) Ages 11+: Swim front crawl 150 yards (3 laps). The program works on stroke mechanics and swim endurance and does NOT replace the instruction of a certified Water Safety Instructor. Triathlon Camp..... Member...... Non-Member RUN - Sneakers should be in good condition. Week 4...... $275...... $300 Head Coach; GABRIELA STOLPINSKI: • 8 years of triathlon experience, including; 4 youth/junior national championships, 2 collegiate club national championships, junior state championship title in road racing, and has been assistant coach at the USA Triathlon Junior Skills and Elite Camps. • Assistant coach for TAF Racing High Performance Triathlon Team.
Asst. Coach, Program Director; MATT VALYO: • Regional Athlete Development Coordinator for USA Triathlon Northeast and the Team Director of the TAF Racing Junior Elite Race Team. • One of 5 coaches who run USA Triathlon’s Junior Skills and Elite Select Camps as well as the Northeast Collegiate High Performance Camp.
Gymnastics Camp Grades 1 - 4 Weeks 6, 7
This program provides interactive recreational gymnastics delivered in a fun, creative and safe environment. Incorporates tumbling, balance beam, spring board, dance and more. Perfect for first time gymnast. Quality instructors safely challenge the limits of individual abilities.
Tumbling and Dance Camp T-shirt Swim Option Strength and Flexibility Skills
Gymnastic Camp...... Member...... Non-Member Weeks 6, 7...... $275...... $300
Camp Weeks Week 1.... June 21—25 Week 4.... July 12—16 Week 8.... Aug 9—13 Week 2.... June 28—July 2 Week 5.... July 19—23 Week 9.... Aug 16—20 Week 3.... July 6—10 Week 6.... July 26—30 Week C...... Aug 23—27 ...... No camp July 5 Week 7.... Aug 2—Aug 6
17 Camp Fees
Camp registration fee required to process registration ~ $15 per child ~ one time fee only
Camp Weeks Preschool Preschool 3’s, 4’s & 5’s Week A: June 7—11, Preschool-Gr. K HALF Day Camp 9am—1pm...... Member...... Non-Member Week B: June 14—18, Preschool-Gr. K Mon—Fri...... $240...... $280 Week 1. June 21—25 Week 3 (July 4th week)...... $200...... $230 Mon/Wed/Fri...... $170...... $210 Week 2.June 28—July 2 Week 3 (July 4th week)...... $150...... $180 Week 3.July 6—9 Tues/Thurs...... $150...... $180
...... No camp July 5 FULL Day Camp 9am—4pm...... Member...... Non-Member Mon—Fri...... $280...... $320 Week 4 July 12—16 Week 3 (July 4th week)...... $230...... $270 Week 5.July 19—23 Mon/Wed/Fri...... $200...... $240 Week 3 (July 4th week)...... $180...... $210 Week 6.July 26—30 Tues/Thurs...... $180...... $210 Week 7. Aug 2—6 Preschool Electives with Additional Fee Per Week (4’s & 5’s) Art Around The World Week 8.Aug 9—13 JCC Junior Chefs Week 9 Aug 16—20 Life’s a Bead Paint and Glaze Pottery Class Week C Aug 23—27 S.T.E.M.
The Early Childhood Center is closed August 16—27
18 508.756.7109 | WORCESTERJCC.ORG Camp Fees
Camp registration fee required to process registration ~ $15 per child ~ one time fee only
Day Camp Grades 1 - 6 Sports Camp Grades 1 - 9
Lower & Upper Unit...... Member...... Non-Member All-Sports Camp...... Member...... Non-Member Weeks 1, 2, 4 - 9...... $275...... $300 Weeks 1, 2, 5, 7...... $275...... $300
Week 3 ...... $220...... $250 Week 3 ...... $220...... $250
Upper Unit Electives with Additional Fee Per Week (grades 3 - 6) Basketball Camp...... Member...... Non-Member
Extreme Rocketing $145 Archery $160 Week 4...... $275...... $300 Gone Fishin’ $100 Exploring Botanic Gardens $180 Week 4*...... $200...... $230 Hiking and Nature $100 Extreme Coding $145 Week 8 Grades 1 & 2 Full Day...$275...... $300 Horseback Riding $180 Extreme Keva $145 Week 8*...... $200...... $230 Extreme Crime Scene $145 Extreme Lego $145 *Grades 1 & 2 Early Release Option 9am-1pm Golf $180 Extreme Photography $100 Baseball Camp...... Member...... Non-Member Week 6 Grades 3-7 Full Day...... $275...... $300 Senior Campers Grades 7 - 9 Week 6 Grades 1 & 2 Full Day....$275...... $300 Senior Campers...... Member...... Non-Member Week 6*...... $200...... $230 Weeks 1, 2, 4- 9...... $275...... $300 *Grades 1 & 2 Early Release Option 9am-1pm Week 3 no camp 7/5...... $220...... $250 Price includes baseball field trip
Gymnastic Camp...... Member...... Non-Member Aquatics Weeks 6, 7...... $275...... $300 Grades 3 - 9 Soccer Camp...... Member...... Non-Member Wahoo Swim Camp...... Member...... Non-Member Week 9...... $275...... $300 Week 9...... $275...... $300 Week 9*...... $200...... $230 *Grades 1 & 2 Early Release Option 9am-1pm
Extravaganza Triathlon Camp...... Member...... Non-Member Grades 1 - 6 Max. 30 Week 4...... $275...... $300 ...... Member...... Non-Member Week C...... $275...... $300
19 About our Directors
MEGAN CATLIN YOUTH AND CAMP DIRECTOR Megan has been with the JCC for 9 years and has over 20 years experience working with children. She has a Recreation Management degree from Westbrook College. She brings her programming experience and love of working with children to the JCC’s summer camp program.
BEN MCCUE ASSISTANT YOUTH / CAMP DIRECTOR Ben has been with the JCC for over 6 years and has over 14 years of Residential, Day, and Summer Camp experience. He has a Recreation Management degree from Springfield College and has a passion for working with children. After teaching middle school in Springfield for 4 years and running Summer Camps during the summers, he turned his focus to recreation and youth development through youth programs and camps year round. When Maccabiah week comes around at the end of the Summer, Ben can be found being loud, goofy, and silly on the RED Team!
NINA RYAN, M.ED EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR/CAMP DIRECTOR Nina attended the University of Hartford and received her B.A. in Education with a Minor in Behavioral Studies. She then perused her Masters’ in education at Lesley University graduating with a M.Ed. in Early Education with and without disabilities. Over the years Nina has followed her passion within the Reggio Emilia philosophy. This way of learning and teaching fosters children development through their own eyes, allowing children to discover their own world through their own experiences and creativity.
CASSANDRA HILDRETH ASSISTANT EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR/CAMP DIRECTOR Cassandra (Cassie) Hildreth is very excited to be a part of the JCC Early Childhood Center Team as the Asst. Director and Summer Camp Director. She comes from a background of 15 years in Early Childhood Education, an Associate of Science in Human Services with a focus in ECE and Bachelors in Science for Human Development with a minor in Psychology from Wheelock College. She’s worked as a Behavior Therapist and infant, toddler, and preschool teacher throughout Massachusetts and Orange County, California.
KELLY SAMPSON AQUATICS DIRECTOR Kelly Sampson, Aquatics Director, has spent over 30 years teaching and running a variety of programs at the JCC. She holds a degree in Sport Management from UMass Amherst. Kelly is an American Red Cross WSI Instructor Trainer, WSI Instructor, Lifeguard, Water Fitness Instructor and Gymnastics Program Coordinator/Instructor.
ROBERTO FUENTES ASSISTANT AQUATICS DIRECTOR This is Roberto’s third summer serving as Assistant Aquatics Director at the JCC. In addition to teaching swim lessons, coaching swim club and running soccer programs, Roberto is a newly Certified Functional Strength Coach. He is excited to use his unique skillset to help athletes of all levels enhance their performance in a variety of sports.
BOB BERMAN HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR Bob brings 40 years of administrative experience coaching youth sports and directing camps. He holds a degree in Sport Management from UMass Amherst. Bob was inducted into the Class of 2013 NE Basketball Hall of Fame as an administrator for his contributions to youth basketball throughout New England.
MIKAYLA SINGAS ASSISTANT HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR In addition to running sports classes and assisting vacation programs during the school year, Mikayla will be helping Bob with the JR. NBA Youth Basketball Program. During the summer, Mikayla will work as the Asst. Sports Camp Director, handling camp administrative duties as well as providing direct service coaching children in a wide range of sports programs.
20 508.756.7109 | WORCESTERJCC.ORG 21 General Information
ALL ARE WELCOME AT CAMP JCC PAYMENT SPECIAL NEEDS / ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY We welcome children of diverse faiths and cultures. Payment for all camp fees are due in full by Friday, It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to bring Non-members attend summer camp at non-member May 7, 2021. After May 7, payment in full is due any special physical, medical, or behavior needs to prices. If you enjoy your time at the JCC and at the time of registration. Children will not be the attention of the Camp Director prior to enrolling decide to become a member prior to August 20, permitted to attend camp if fees are not paid in full. their child in camp. This information will assist us 2021, we will apply the difference in rates to your No refunds of any fees after Friday, May 7, 2021. in providing a positive experience for your child. membership. RED CROSS SWIM The Worcester JCC Summer Camp works to CAMP HOURS Swim lessons taught by American Red Cross accommodate all interested children. However, See individual camp descriptions for hours. certified instructors. If a child participates in 3 weeks our camps are extremely active with a large AM/PM Extended Day available (additional fee) from of swim lessons, he/she will receive a certificate of number of transitions and sensory changes 7:30 - 9:00am & 4:00 - 5:30pm achievement based on the appropriate level. throughout the day. Children are expected to CELL PHONES / ELECTRONIC DEVICES REGISTRATION DEADLINE keep up and keep going. They must also be able Campers are not allowed to have a mobile device We don’t accept registrations beyond the Thursday to follow all directions, rules, and expectations at camp. If you need to reach your child contact the prior to the camp week. This is to accomodate timely independently. Children must participate well with camp office and we will bring your child to the office. enrollment information and adequate staffing. others and follow all safety rules without adult prompts. For certain special needs our camps DEPOSITS REFUND POLICY are wonderful, for others it puts the child and the A non-refundable deposit of $75 per week/per child No refunds, credits or pro-rated adjustments for staff in uncomfortable and unsafe situations. We of camp is required and must accompany each missed days, including illness, family situations and are responsible for the safety and well-being of all camp application. vacations. At the discretion of the JCC Executive campers and cannot allow one child to jeopardize J ALERT - TEXT COMMUNICATION Director and subject to program availability, forfeited that. Please call to discuss your child’s particular Sign up for J Alert, the JCC text message alert deposits/fees may be applied to other weeks/ needs. Please be prepared to discuss any school system! JCC members and participants sign up programs/fees. No refunds of any fees after Friday, service plans applicable to your child. May 7, 2021. to receive JCC text messages via their cell STAFF phones to be notified in case of emergencency, SAFETY AND SECURITY • Expert instructors for art, wall climbing, any critical opening/closing time changes and Camper safety is of utmost importance at Camp swimming, and sports other important information. JCC. Many of our staff have first aid certification • Certified Red Cross lifeguards and swim JCC MEMBER RATES and CPR training specifically for children. Camp instructors To receive member rates, your account must be staff augments the pool supervision provided by • CPR certified administrative staff current (no past due amounts) and your annual full-time American Red Cross certified lifeguards. • Caring, fun-loving, energetic, and kid-friendly or 6-month membership must be in effect through Staff are criminal background checked through counselors Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Additional non-member the state of Massachusetts. • Staff have pre-camp training in group dynamics, fees will be charged if your membership is not in Experienced professionals supervise and implement conflict resolution, peer relationships, self- effect during the camp dates your child attends. all Camp programs. Campers are under the direct esteem, safety, and creative programming Three-month members pay non-member camp fees. supervision of a trained staff member at all times. VALUES AND CULTURE LICENSING We model and integrate into camp life the values Camp JCC is licensed by the Massachusetts State FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE that are common across many religions of being Department of Health. JCC meets and exceeds all A number of need-based scholarships are a good person, sportsmanship, “random acts of of the health and safety guidelines set forth by the available. For information and a scholarship kindness,” social action, and awareness. Children Commonwealth of Mass. application please contact the program of diverse faiths and cultures participate in our registrar Erika Austin for at 508-756-7109 camp programs and are exposed to Jewish and X226, [email protected] Israeli culture.
22 508.756.7109 | WORCESTERJCC.ORG Additional JCC Youth & Teen Programs
Swim Lessons Our goal is to provide a safe learning environment to enhance swimmers skill progression. Our Red Cross lessons are technique based Preschool - Grade 6 and taught by experienced American Red Cross certified instructors. Sessions Begin June 14
PRESCHOOL INTRODUCTORY SWIM - An introductory class for preschoolers of all levels to learn to become more comfortable in the water. The focus is on water safety and initial stroke development. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: This class is for children who have no swimming skills. Children must be able to follow directions and hold on to the wall by themselves. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Swimmers must have passed Level 1. Students learn to float by themselves and recover in a vertical position. They begin to move in both alternating and simultaneous arm and leg motions on the front and back to lay the foundation for future strokes. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: Swimmers must have passed Level 2. This level builds on coordination of the front crawl and backstroke and introduction to elements of the breaststroke and fundamentals of treading water. Basics of water entries will be introduced.
For more information contact: Kelly Sampson Aquatics Director x 235, [email protected]
Teen Sports Performance Programs Ages 13 - 18 New! 4 week program Middle school and high school athlete training sessions are 60 minutes in length and made to enhance the performance of your young athlete in any venue they choose. Our emphasis is on teaching young athletes the fundamentals of strength and conditioning. We aim to help your high school athlete feel stronger, faster, and more powerful than the competition.
For more information contact: Roberto Fuentes, Certified Functional Strength Coach x 250, [email protected]
23 J ALERT - TEXT COMMUNICATION - SIGN UP TODAY! Sign up for J Alert, the JCC text message alert system! JCC members and participants sign up to receive JCC text messages via their cell phones to be notified in case of emergencency, any critical opening/closing time changes and other important information. Registration 2021 EARLY BIRD SPECIALS February 28 - ONE DAY ONLY!....15% off* March 1—March 15...... 10% off* March 16—April 15...... 5% off* *MINIMUM 2 CAMP WEEKS
HOW TO REGISTER: Visit worcesterjcc.com and click on “register for summer camp”.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS: MASSACHUSETTS MANDATES WE HAVE HEALTH FORMS FOR ALL CAMPERS THIS IS STRICTLY ENFORCED.
If we do not have the forms prior to the first day of camp WE CANNOT ALLOW the Upload child to join the JCC Camp until the form has been received. This policy will be medical forms strictly enforced. to Camp Docs May 28! for Summer Camp by We no longer accept registrations beyond the Thursday prior to the camp week in order to accomodate timely enrollment information, adequate staffing detailed information for our campers. 508.756.7109 | WORCESTERJCC.ORG