Best. Summer. EVER!

EVER! Best. Summer. CAMP

Open to children of all faiths and backgrounds, Camp J is a diverse summer camp, dedicated to your child’s happiness, growth and well-being.

Summer 2018 R rosenjcc.org/campj About Camp J

At Camp J, we encourage growth, inspire Your child’s care and well-being are confidence, and create the framework our priorities. It takes a great staff to for lasting memories and friendships. make a great camp. We carefully screen We provide quality programs that are and interview candidates to ensure age-appropriate, fun, and safe. Our camp that we hire staff who are committed, is imbued with a sense of joy (simcha), hardworking, enthusiastic role models community (kehila), spirit (ruach), and fun for kids. All camp staff participate in our (kef). Throughout all our programs, we comprehensive multi-day staff training. encourage discovery and self-expression. Many of our camp staff return to us year after year, and our low staff-to-camper We carefully craft our camp programs to ratio (no more than 10 campers for each nurture your child’s interests, offering counselor) ensures a safe and successful traditional and specialty programs, with summer. age-appropriate activities focused on both fun and learning. There’s never a dull We hope that your family will join us at moment at Camp J! Camp J this year and be part of the BEST. SUMMER. EVER.

Dr. Phyllis Bochman Betsy Schwartz, MSW Sr. Director, Early Camp & Youth Director Childhood Services [email protected] [email protected] 407-387-2753 321-319-4702

Our Mission The Jack & Lee Rosen Jewish Community Center is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to build community, strengthen family life, and promote Jewish values. We embrace and take pride in our diverse local community, and we welcome people of all faiths and backgrounds.

rosenjcc.org/campj 1 1. Fun, full-day options, 7am-6:30pm 10 Reasons why CAMP 2. We know your name! Creative Programming & Weekly Special Events Is The 3. Best Summer EVER! 4. Fun Field Trips

5. The Best Counselors

6. Low Staff Ratios, Never more than 1:10

7. Flexible Extended Care

Best of both worlds: Outdoor play area 8. & indoor, air-conditioned play space

9. Easy Morning Curbside Drop-Off

We’ve been doing this since 2010 and our leadership team has been working at 10. camps for more than 60 years!

Our Values

FRIENDSHIP DISCOVERY COMMUNITY

osen JCC 407-387-5330 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd rano, L Orlando, Fl 32836

Summer 2018 2 Early Childhood Camps

Our high-quality learning program provides: • A developmentally-appropriate • Involvement of parents as partners curriculum • Staff that are certified in early childhood • Sensitivity to the needs of diverse development and receive supervisory families and children support and in-service training • Low teacher-to-student ratio Age Groups Each age group offers 2-, 3- and 5-day Optional Lunch Program programs. We offer lunches everyday for $5. Lunches include entrée, veggie/fruit Gan Nitzanim R Jr. Toddlers For children and dessert. (Garden of flowers) 1 year old by 9/1/18 Special Performances Gan K’tanim R Toddlers For children To make the summer extra special (Garden of little ones) 2 years old by for your camper, we regularly 9/1/18 bring in a variety of professional Gan Chaverim R Twos For children entertainment. Music and P.E. (Garden of friends) 3 years old by classes are offered weekly. 9/1/18 Extended Day Gan Yeladim R Threes For children (Garden of children) 4 years old by Based on availability, we offer 9/1/18 extended care for $10 per hour.

Summer Program hours are designed to align with our Camp J Youth Program for older children, but children may be picked up at any time during the day. Parents have the option of our “nap room” or “no nap room” for their children, based on your preference. For full-time enrollment in our summer program, contact our Office Manager, Jill Schwartz at [email protected].

rosenjcc.org/campj 3 “Jump Into Literacy” Program R Ages 2-4 Register for our summer program, which outdoor play and games, as well as fun includes fun activities while making book character dress-up days and special storybooks come alive. Our program events. encourages a love for reading and extends stories to a new level that includes building Teachers and children make their favorite vocabulary, creativity and language at storybooks come alive each week. an age when children’s imaginations are Water play is included in the summer optimal and language is developing at a program. rapid pace. Join us this summer and jump into literacy Children engage in a variety of experiences with our camp full of fun activities, including water play, art, sensory, music bursting with imagination and creativity! and movement, cooking, science and

WEEK WEEK Making Storybooks Swampland Come Alive 6/4-6/8 1 7/9-7/13 6

WEEK WEEK Across the Mighty Jungle Seven Seas 7/16-7/20 6/11-6/15 2 7

WEEK WEEK Lost in the Desert Tropical Paradise 7/23-7/27 6/18-6/22 3 8

WEEK WEEK Outer Space Outback 7/29-8/3

6/25-6/29 4 9

WEEK WEEK Relive Your Favorite Party in the USA Story of the Summer 7/2-7/6 5 8/6-8/10 10 Pricing (For students not currently enrolled in the ECLC School Year Program) Tuesday/Thursday $195 per week ($155 JCC Members) Monday/Wednesday/Friday $220 per week ($180 JCC Members) Monday-Friday $270 per week ($230 JCC Members) For full-time enrollment in our summer program, contact our Office Manager, Jill Schwartz at [email protected].

Summer 2018 4 Youth Camp Options Compare and contrast our different camp options for childrenGrades K-8!

All Camps Traditional Camp Specialty Camps Daily lunch Juniors (K-3) service offered Orlando REP Seniors (4-8) Orlando Science Center Sports (K-3) Easy pick-up TNBA Basketball and drop-off iBrickAcademy SuperAwesomeCool Art Weekly field trips Extended Care KidFit available Pop Squad Water play 7am-6:30pm Cooking Soccer Special events and All camps performances available in Different specialty Fantastic JCC 1-week sessions programs available counselors and staff every week Includes Varied activities afternoon snack Best instructors from partner organizations

One camp with lots of options! We’ll help you make your summer a breeze! Mix and match weeks and programs, knowing your children are always receiving the best of care. No matter what you choose at Camp J, pick-up, drop-off, hours, and our administrative staff will always be the same.

rosenjcc.org/campj 5 Traditional Camps

Juniors R Grades K-3 Seniors R Grades 4-8 $220 per week ($190 JCC members) $245 per week ($215 JCC members)

Traditional Camp is jam-packed with fun for Campers choose a specialty activity on campers of all ages! Campers are grouped Monday morning, and spend half of each based on grade and rotate between day that week immersed in that program traditional camp activities with their peers area. This gives our older campers a chance and counselors. Activities typically include to choose the program they like, and have arts and crafts, recreation, music, science, more time to explore that area of interest. cooking, nature, drama and WaterZone. Special events and field trips round out There are always multiple elective track the summer to provide a comprehensive options, and they may vary from week to camp program where campers gain new week. A sports elective will be offered experiences and build lasting friendships. every week. Other elective options may include: cooking, improv, drama, Sports R Grades K-3 photography, music, art, fitness. $240 per week ($210 JCC members) Senior campers also go on two field trips per week, specially geared toward older campers. Check out our week-by-week breakdown on Page 13 to see all the exciting stuff we have planned for this summer! Campers in grades 6-8 also participate in our Leadership Development Program. This special program provides opportunities for experiential learning, community service, and building leadership skills. Sports Camp is our special sports elective program for younger campers Fourth of July Week seeking an active, athletic experience at All Camp J programs are closed camp. Coaches provide instruction and Wednesday, July 4, but we’re adding challenge campers through drills and extra fun with a camper late-stay. Junior scrimmages in a variety of sports such campers will go to Legoland on Thursday as basketball, hockey, baseball, kickball, followed by a cook-out at the JCC. Senior soccer, volleyball, and more. Campers campers will spend a full day at Busch are grouped based on grade and skill Gardens on Tuesday and return level to ensure fair play and appropriate in the evening. instruction.

Summer 2018 6 To view Orlando REP’s complete Summer Camp listings, visit orlandorep.com

rosenjcc.org/campj 7 All camps are for children entering grades 1 – 2 with the exception of LEGO-ology, which is for kindergarten.

June 4 – 8 June 25 – 29 July 23 – 27 Pokémon Evolve Junior Astronaut Pint-Sized Programmers June 11 – 15 July 9 – 13 Wicked Reactions Eww! That’s Gross July 30 – August 3 Wicked Reactions June 18 – 22 July 16 – 20 Eww! That’s Gross Pokémon Evolve August 6 – 10 LEGO-ology

JCC/OSC Member General Public $260 $300

7 Summer 2018 8 Specialty Camps

Sports Specialty Camps Art & Science Specialty Camps TNBA Jr. Magic Basketball Camp SuperAwesomeCool Art Studio Weeks 1 (6/4-6/8) and 10 (8/6-8/10) Weeks 1 (6/4-6/8) and 10 (8/6-8/10) $255 per week ($230 JCC members) $330 per week ($299 JCC members) Come learn from the best coaches around Each day features different take-home and work on your game to prepare for the projects that will include the pottery fall basketball season. All players receive a wheel, clay sculpture, canvas painting, Magic game ticket, t-shirt and ball. crafts, and more! Grades K-8 Grades 1-12. Ends at 1pm on Friday. iBrickAcademy Lego® Camp Soccer Camp Weeks 1 (6/4-6/8) through 4 (6/25-6/29) Week 10 (8/6-8/10) $330 per week ($299 JCC members) $255 per week ($230 JCC members) Work with the new LEGO® EV3 Robot to Improve your ball handling, passing, learn programming, building, and the art shooting and more from a former Orlando and science behind robotics engineering. City Soccer player and current professional Sign up for one or all four! Different coach. Grades 1-8. projects are available each week. Pop Squad Camp Grades K-8 Weeks 1 (6/4-6/8) and 10 (8/6-8/10) Cooking Camp $225 per week ($199 JCC members) Week 10 (8/6-8/10) Learn dance, cheers, practice jumps, $330 per week ($299 JCC members) pom-poms and tumbling, and work on Young aspiring chefs will learn essential formations. Each day is filled with spirit, kitchen skills and experience the and builds toward our big performance on fundamentals of cooking through hands- Friday. Grades 1-8 on activities with Chef David Stample. KidFit Fitness Camp Chef David has appeared on the Food Week 1 (6/4-6/8) Network, working with Rachael Ray, Guy $225 per week ($199 JCC members) Fieri and Bobby Flay in various capacities. Kids will be introduced to physical fitness, His specialty is a fusion of Southern soul- test their limits and create healthy habits. food with a spicy Caribbean flavor. We’ll also learn to use all of the equipment Grades 1-8 in the Rosen JCC fitness center!Grades 2-8 rosenjcc.org/campj 9 Additional Programs

CIT Counselor-In-Training School’s Out Days Grades 9-10 Pack even more fun into your summer! Our Session I (June 11-July 6) School’s Out Day mini-camp program on Session II (July 9-August 3) Thursday, May 31 and Friday, June 1 bridge $550 per session ($450 JCC members) the end of school and the start of camp. Daily registration is $40 ($35 members), Gain valuable experience working with with extended care options available. children. The CIT program will provide useful tools and information on how to Saturday Night Out be an effective counselor through hands- Each month, the JCC also offers its on experience. CITs learn how to plan an Saturday Night Out program for children. activity, interact effectively with both Drop your kids off for a fun night of pizza, campers and counselors and handle tough games and activities with their friends situations. CITs must commit to a minimum and favorite counselors, while you enjoy a of four consecutive weeks. A personal night out! The program runs 6-11p.m., and interview is required. Space is limited. CITs costs $35 per child ($30 members). receive a stipend ($200 per session) upon successfully completing the program. To Summer 2018 Schedule apply, please complete the CIT application • June 23 online at rosenjcc.org/CIT. • July 14 • August 4

Summer 2018 10 Meals & Extended Care Lunches & Snacks Extended Care All camps include an afternoon snack Need care beyond the regular camp day around 2 p.m. For lunch, campers may of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.? Our extended care bring or purchase a lunch; snacks and program for campers in all youth camps ice cream are also available for purchase allows you to drop off as early as 7 a.m. at lunchtime. Lunches may not include and pick up as late as 6:30 p.m. Our peanuts or tree nuts, and in accordance counselors will be there to run fun games with our kosher-style policy, may not and activities! contain pork or shellfish or mix meat and dairy ingredients. AM Care (7-9 a.m.) $35 each per week ($30 members) Lunches, snacks and ice cream can be pre- paid on a weekly basis or purchased daily PM Care (4-6:30 p.m.) with cash. There is no ice cream or snack $40 each per week ($35 members) available for purchase on campers’ field trip days. AM or PM Daily drop-in: $10 each per day Weekly price: Please call or email us for drop-in care. • Lunch $30 • Snacks $4 • Ice Cream $8 Registration Policies: All camp registrations must be paid in full by May 1. Registrations may be canceled up to 2 weeks prior to the start of a session; refunds, minus a $25 administrative fee, will be in the form of a credit on your JCC account. We are unable to refund lunch fees. Schedule changes may be made depending on availability, subject to a change fee of $25 per camper per week. To receive member rates, you must hold a Family Membership in good standing from the time of registration until the conclusion of the programs for which you have registered.

rosenjcc.org/campj 11 What to bring to camp

Do bring: Don’t bring:

þ Backpack S Electronic devices, including phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, smart þ Insulated lunch box watches

þ Swim clothes, shoes and towel S Toys

þ Hat and sunscreen S Valuables

þ Water bottle S Food containing peanut or tree nut ingredients

þ Camp t-shirt (on field trip days)

Cell phone policy To keep campers safe and engaged, cell phones are not allowed at camp. Our staff are always accessible by phone in the event of an emergency or if you need to check on your camper.

As a premier after-school program serving Southwest Orlando, J University knows how to nurture, encourage and stimulate your children’s interests in just about everything, while giving you full control of their afternoon schedule. Register for J University 2018-19! We pick up at over 10 local schools! rosenjcc.org/ju

Summer 2018 12 Youth Calendar

Traditional Camps Specialty Camps THEME: First Week of Camp! WEEK Kindergarten Camp OSC Camp: Pokémon Evolve Special Event: Mini Carnival TNBA Basketball Camp

6/4-6/8 1 iBrickAcademy Camp SuperAwesomeCool Art Camp KidFit Camp Pop Squad Camp

THEME: Mighty Jungle WEEK Traditional Camp REP Camp: Broadway Bound (3-8) Sports Camp OSC Camp: Wicked Reactions 2 Special Event: Magic Show iBrickAcademy Camp 6/11-6/15 Field Trips K-3: Central Florida Zoo 4-8: Dave & Buster’s, Movie

THEME: Lost in the Desert WEEK Traditional Camp REP Camp: Disney CineMagic (K-2) Sports Camp OSC Camp: Eww! That’s Gross 3 Special Event: Orlando City Soccer iBrickAcademy Camp 6/18-6/22 player visit Field Trips K-3: CocoKey 4-8: SeaWorld, Pool Party THEME: Outer Space WEEK Traditional Camp REP Camp: Sports Camp Disney Channel: Stars Onstage 4 Special Event: Olympics (3-8) 6/25-6/29 Field Trips K-3: OSC OSC Camp: Junior Astronaut iBrickAcademy Camp 4-8: Baseball Game, Bowling

THEME: Party in the USA WEEK Traditional Camp REP Camp: Sports Camp Lightning McQueen & Friends

7/2-7/6 5 Special Event: Late Stay & BBQ (K-2) Field Trips K-3: Legoland (late) 4-8: Busch Gardens (late), Movie All field trips and special events are subject to change. rosenjcc.org/campj 13 Please note: REP = Orlando Repertory Theatre OSC = Orlando Science Center Field Trips apply to Traditional Camps only.

Traditional Camps Specialty Camps THEME: Swampland WEEK Traditional Camp REP Camp: Jedi Training (3-8) Sports Camp OSC Camp: Eww! That’s Gross

7/9-7/13 6 Special Event: Camp Rock Star! Field Trips K-3: Bowling 4-8: Hard Knocks, Pool Party

THEME: Across the Seven Seas WEEK Traditional Camp REP Camp: Sports Camp Moana and Maui’s Luau (K-2) 7 Special Event: International Day OSC Camp: Pokémon Evolve 7/16-7/20 Field Trips K-3: Hukoo’s 4-8: FunSpot, Bowling

THEME: Tropical Paradise WEEK Traditional Camp REP Camp: Sports Camp Pitch Perfect: In Harmony (3-8) 8 Special Event: Talent Show OSC Camp: Pint-Sized Programmers 7/23-7/27 Field Trips K-3: Movie, Putting Edge 4-8: Aquatica, Movie

THEME: Outback WEEK Traditional Camp REP Camp: Sports Camp Playtime in Ponyville (K-2)

7/30-8/3 9 Special Event: Camp Carnival OSC Camp: Wicked Reactions Field Trips K-3: WonderWorks 4-8: Daytona Beach, Pool Party

THEME: Last Week of Camp! WEEK Specialty Camp only OSC Camp: LEGO-ology TNBA Basketball Camp SuperAwesomeCool Art Camp 8/6-8/10 10 Soccer Camp Pop Squad Camp Cooking Camp

Summer 2018 14 CAMP Best. Summer. EVER!

How to Register

4 Go to rosenjcc.org/campj and click the “REGISTER NOW” link.

4 Call our Welcome Center at 407-387-5330.

4 Stop by the Welcome Center any time we are open.

Important Dates

March 1...... Early Bird deadline for returning campers May 31-June 1...... School’s Out Days June 3...... Open House/Parent Orientation June 4...... First day of Youth & Early Childhood Camp June 23...... Saturday Night Out July 3...... Senior Camp Late Stay July 4...... Independence Day - No camp July 5...... Junior Camp Late Stay & BBQ July 14...... Saturday Night Out July 27...... Talent Show (Youth Camp) August 4...... Saturday Night Out August 10...... Last day of Youth and Early Childhood Camp