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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* 11:35 Red Cross Swim Lessons 1 Dismissal 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.