J-DAY CAMPS FIND YOURSELF Mandel Jewish Community Center (216) 831-0700, ext. 1349 mandeljcc.org/daycamps 1
FIND YOUR community "Kehilah" J-Day Camps create a strong and intentional Kehilah (community) in which individuality is not only accepted, but celebrated.
Find what makes j-day camps so special Welcome to Mandel JCC Day Camps! J-Day Camps have it all the best that summer has to offer with swimming, boating archery, campfires, sports, singing and so much more! J-Day Camps is so much more than a camp. We offer a unique experience packed with fun and integrated with Jewish ruach (spirit) and values. Whether it s on the lake, in the pool, on stage, or on our NEW Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course, there s a place for every camper to excel. Our talented and experienced staff give children the encouragement and support they need to develop independence and self-confidence. This is where life-long friendships are made and campers feel a sense of community and belonging that s hard to duplicate in any other setting. Our beautiful, rustic Anisfield lake campsite in Burton, Ohio is camp central and home to Anisfield Day Camp, Specialty Tracks, Anisfield Maccabi and B'Ivrit. The Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp, located in Beachwood, Ohio, was voted Best Theatre and Dance Instruction by Cleveland Magazine s Best of the East. Along with a low camper to staff ratio we feature daily swim lessons and free swim centralized community busing, AM and PM care and free towel service, all designed to make J-Day Camps easy and convenient. If you have any questions or need help selecting a camp that s right for your child, please call us. We can t wait to see our returning families and meet new ones! Camp at a Glance Where to Find: Anisfield Day Camp Anisfield Specialty Tracks Anisfield Maccabi Anisfield B Ivrit 13250 Butternut Rd, Burton, Ohio 44021 Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp Fairmount Temple 23737 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood, Ohio 44122 AM/PM Care Kids Club Camp Mandel JCC 26001 S Woodland Rd, Beachwood, Ohio 44122 (216) 831-0700, ext. 1349 mandeljcc.org/daycamps 3
FIND YOUR family "mishpacha" Your family becomes a part of ours. The experience at J-Day Camps is empowering, fun and family-oriented. I ve never seen our son happier. We felt like we ve been a part of this community for years and it was only our first summer! J-Day Camps Parent, Cathy
we make camp fun & easy! J-Day Campers Get FREE: We Have The Right Camp for Your Child Mix and match camp programs sign up for as many different camps and weeks as you wish. Different experiences are provided on a weekly or session basis to ensure your child has the opportunity to test out anything and everything. Come Early, Stay Late All camps offer AM and PM care. The fun starts as early as 7:30am and can go until 6 pm. We run 11 weeks of camp fun including our weeks of pre and post camp. We offer camp experiences from June 4 - August 16, 2019. Centralized Community Busing Convenient bus stops For a list of bus stops visit www.mandeljcc.org/daycamps or call 216-831-0700 ext. 1349 CPR and Allergy Trained Staff On Every Campus Registered nurse on-site at Anisfield Daily Swim Lessons We offer American Red Cross Certified swim lessons Free Towel Service Never pack a towel again! We provide complimentary towel service to every camper. Kosher Lunch Available for Purchase Tired of packing lunch every day? J-Day Camps offers kosher lunches available for purchase daily. (216) 831-0700, ext. 1349 mandeljcc.org/daycamps Centralized Community Busing Convenient bus stops For a list of bus stops visit www.mandeljcc.org/daycamps or call 216-831-0700 ext. 1349 Daily Swim Lessons & Towel Service We offer American Red Cross Certified swim lessons Never pack a towel again! We provide complimentary towel service to every camper. 5
FIND YOUR Village "K'far" Activities at Anisfield Aqua Playground at the Lake Stand-Up-Paddle Boarding Canoeing Kayaking Arts & Crafts Archery Nature Low Ropes Course Music Swimming Drama Water Slides Sprayground Sports Gaga Overnights Weekly Theme Days Bonfires Maccabiah Games Shabbat Celebrations Ninja Warrior Course
anisfield day camp GRADES K-9 BURTON, OH COMMUNITY BUSING PROVIDED Shoresh: Grades K-1 Daily swimming lessons & daily free swim Schedule includes activities at Anisfield, such as sports, lake, arts & crafts, ropes course & more Two late nights offered throughout the summer Geza: Grades 2-3 Daily swimming lessons & daily free swim Geza campers have scheduled periods for archery, Ropes Course, Ninja Warrior Course & the lake. Multiple Chugim (electives) each week where they self-select the activities that are of interest to them. Two overnights offered throughout the summer. SIT Staff-In-Training* Entering Grade 10 SITs learn leadership skills to excel in the future. We focus on providing an exciting experience that will develop individuals inside and outside the workplace. Session I: June 11-July 5 Session II: July 8-Aug 2 Cost per Session: $500/members $700/community *SITs must undergo an interview process. Anaf: Grades 4-5 Daily free swim (optional), swimming lessons are available Half of your day is choice based. Campers are given options to attend arts and crafts, sports, music, drama, archery and more and get to create a schedule and experience that suits their interests. Two overnights offered throughout the summer. Gesher: Grades 6-9 Split into 2 age groups: 6/7 & 8/9 Campers select choice activities and customize their entire schedule based on their interests. Weekly social justice and community service projects Daily free swim Gesher campers spend time with our youngest villages at camp, giving back to camp by occasionally leading activities as a buddy or role model. (216) 831-0700, ext. 1349 mandeljcc.org/daycamps ABBEY PHILLIPS Director of Anisfield This is Abbey s fourth summer with J-Day Camps. Abbey has worked as an assistant day camp director at three other day camps including JCC of Southern Nevada and Siegel JCC in Wilmington, Delaware and Park Synagogue here in Cleveland. Abbey has a Bachelor of Science degree from Kent State University. aphillips@mandeljcc.org (216) 593-6251 7
FIND YOUR ADVENTURE "havaya" Specialty tracks include Edible Art, Mermaid Extravaganza, a two-week Harry Potter experience and more!
SPECIALTY TRACKS Week Specialty Grades Fee Week Specialty Grades Fee 1 Extreme Warrior 2-5 $75 7 Babysitting Course 6-10 $65 Spend your morning exploring your favorite interests 1 The Pokemon Experience 2-5 $65 8 Farm To table 2-5 $75 in our incredible one-week tracks including Outdoor 8 Welcome To Hogwarts 2-7 $75 Adventure, Welcome to Hogwarts, Unicorn Camp, 1 Edible Art 2-7 $75 Part 1 Safety town and MORE! 2 Farm To Table 2-5 $75 8 Cheerleading 2-7 $65 NEW tracks this year including Edible Art, 9 Safety Town K $50 Mermaid Extravaganza, a two-week Harry Potter 2 Unicorn Camp 2-5 $65 experience & more! 9 Horseback Riding 2-5 $100 2 Return Of The Jedi 2-5 $65 In the afternoon your camper will rejoin 9 Playmakers @ ADC 2-5 $65 3 Jewlery Design 2-7 $75 their traditional Anisfield group for a variety of 9 Welcome To Hogwarts 2-7 $75 activities including daily Chugim (electives) and 3 Horseback Riding 2-9 $100 Part 2 free swim. 3 Safety Town K $50 9 Extreme Warrior 4-7 $75 4 Outdoor Adventure 2-5 $75 9 Babysitting Course 6-10 $65 For individual Specialty Track descriptions 4 Pop Star In The Making 2-5 $65 please visit www.mandeljcc.org/specialtycamp 4 Pre-Camp Creative Arts (Advanced) 2-7 $75 4 ADC Goes to Camp Wise (5 day) 4 ADC Goes to Camp Wise (8 day) 2-5 $325 2-5 $520 5 Pokemon: Catch 'Em All 2-5 $65 5 Horseback Riding 2-9 $100 5 Ceramics 4-7 $75 6 Maccabiah Week - Color War ALL - 7 Mermaid Extravaganza 2-5 $65 7 Fishing & Boating 2-7 $75 Specialty Grades Fee Snapology K-5 $75 Post-Camp Specialty Grades Fee Snapology K-5 $75 Princesses and Pirates K-2 $65 Superhero Camp K-2 $65 7 Outdoor Adventure 4-9 $75 Extreme (216) 831-0700, ext. 1349 mandeljcc.org/daycamps 9
Sports Tracks Week Sport Grades Fee 1 Basketball 2-7 N/A** 2 Unified Sports* 2-5 N/A** 2 Baseball 5-7 N/A** 3 Sports & Performance Training 4-7 $65 3 Unified Sports* 2-5 N/A** 4 Soccer 2-7 N/A** 5 Golf 2-7 $75 5 Unified Sports* 2-7 N/A** 7 Unified Sports* 2-5 N/A** 7 Soccer 2-7 N/A** 8 Unified Sports* 2-5 N/A** 8 Flag Football 2-7 N/A** 9 Martial Arts 2-5 $50 9 Unified Sports* 2-5 N/A** Reimagine Sports! GRADES 2-7 BURTON OH INTRODUCING SPORTS AT ANISFIELD COMMUNITY BUSING PROVIDED Sports at Anisfield: Grades 2-7 Weekly options led by highly trained and qualified staff, athletes and coaches. Spend half your day participating in your chosen sport and half of your day participating in some of Anisfield s favorite activities such as the lake, archery, and free swim. NEW! Want sports all day? Grades 2-3 can add an extra hour of a variety of sports in the afternoon during their Chugim (electives). Grades 4-7 can customize their entire schedule to fit their interests! *Examples of unified sports and specific sports schedules can be found at mandeljcc.org/anisfieldsports. ** No additional fee
anisfield b ivrit GRADES K-3 BURTON OH COMMUNITY BUSING PROVIDED Shoresh Ivrit: Grades K-1 Geza Ivrit: Grades 2-3 Imagine your camper having an outstanding camp experience immersed in the Hebrew language! Four, six, or eight week options with a focus on learning conversational Hebrew. Campers will enjoy a full camp schedule at Anisfield including art, sports, music, boating and more. Anisfield B Ivrit is staffed with some of our outstanding Shlichim (Israeli Staff) to provide an authentic and meaningful experience. The immersion program is open to any camper, and no knowledge of Hebrew is required. IRIS GRANOT Director of B Ivrit Iris returns for her fifth summer overseeing the Hebrew Immersion program. She has been in the field of early childhood education since 2007, teaching at Gross Schechter Day School. She grew up in Israel, and loves being able to instill a bond and love for Israel and the Hebrew language in her campers. igranot@mandeljcc.org (216) 831-0700, ext. 1349 mandeljcc.org/daycamps 11
FIND YOUR spotlight "zarkor" Voted Best Theatre and Dance Instruction by Cleveland Magazine s Best of the East.
FRANCINE & BENSON PILLOFF FAMILY Performing Arts Camp GRADES K-9 FAIRMOUNT TEMPLE, BEACHWOOD Our amazing staff, most of whom are camp alum and come back summer after summer, will inspire your campers and encourage them to: Stretch their imaginations Make lifelong friendships Gain confidence both on and off-stage Develop a sense of self and the importance of teamwork Expand their theatre skills through classes, activities and exploration Kochavim: Grades K-2 Sachkanim: Grades 3-5 Kadima: Grades 6-8 Moviliim: Grade 9 RACHEL ZAKE Director, Francine and Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp Rachel, a former camper and counselor, is a SAG-AFTRA actor and currently performs in local productions. She graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and advertising. rzake@mandeljcc.org (216) 831-0700, ext. 1494 (216) 831-0700, ext. 1349 mandeljcc.org/daycamps 13
FIND YOUR VOICE "kol" Activities at Performing Arts Camp Music Dance Drama Improv Shabbat Celebrations Kef (Israeli Culture) Newspaper Swimming Overnights Late Nights Electives
FRANCINE & BENSON PILLOFF FAMILY Performing Arts Camp con t GRADES K-9 FAIRMOUNT TEMPLE, BEACHWOOD A Summer of Fun! Nurturing, enthusiastic, and talented staff create a one-of-a-kind camp experience Splashy musical productions with solos and lines for all campers! Daily swim! (Lessons available for campers in grades K-2 upon request.) FREE towel service no need to pack a towel! Daily classes in drama, dance, music, technicial theatre, Israeli Culture and more. Campers in grades 3-8 get to choose parts of their daily schedule. MOVILIM EXPERIENCE GRADE 9 The Movilim Experience has been redesigned as your child culminates their theatre camp experience. Campers will learn how a show is built from the ground up while simultaneously preparing them for the 2020 Counselor in Training Program. This in-depth look at theatre will help your 9th grade camper excel on and off stage by developing a deeper understanding and knowledge of the theatre world. For details: mandeljcc.org/pac CAMP SHOWS, LATE NIGHT & OVERNIGHT DATES Session 1: June 11 - July 5 June 25 Kochavim Late Night June 27 Kochavim Show 7 pm June 30 Movilim July 1 Sachkanim Show July 2 Kadima Show July 3 Peace, Love, PAC & Sachkanim/Kadima/Movilim Session 2: July 8 - Aug 2 July 23 Kochavim Late Night July 25 Kochavim Show July 29 Movilim July 30 Sachkanim Show July 31 Kadima Show August 1 Peace, Love PAC & Sachkanim/Kadima/Movilim (216) 831-0700, ext. 1349 mandeljcc.org/daycamps 15
Kids club camp GRADES K-6 MANDEL JCC RACHEL HILDEBRANDT Assistant Director of Children, Youth & Teen Programs Since joining the Mandel JCC in 2016, Rachel has raised the level of customer service, improved the operations experience for staff & members and has played a key role in supporting our families. rhildebrandt@mandeljcc.org AM & PM Care Available* Flexible care options offered AM Care: 7:30 am - start of camp day PM Care: end of camp day - 6 pm. Pre-Camp: June 3-7* Post-Camp: August 12-16* Start and end your summer on a high note with two weeks of fun Weekly field trips to explore the best of Cleveland. Activities run by J-Day Camps and Kids Club counselors *All AM/PM Care & Pre/Post Camps take place in Beachwood INCLUSION AT J-DAY CAMPS GRADES K-9 We welcome children entering K to grade 9 with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities. Our highly-trained staff give each child a positive experience. An intake is required for acceptance into the program and space is limited. For details, contact (216) 831-0700, ext. 1349 LAURI GROSS-KAMMER Inclusion Coordinator Laurie officially took over as Inclusion Coordinator in the summer of 2003. She spends her school year at Gross Schechter Day School as the Director of Student Services. She holds a Masters Degree in Education from Cleveland State University. lgrosskammer@mandeljcc.org
camp wise GRADES 2-12 CHARDON, OH Camp Wise is The J s Award Winning Jewish Overnight Camp Our nationally-recognized Camp Wise in Chardon has it all with boating, archery, sports, pottery, a ropes course, horseback riding, podcasting and more! Campers develop confidence, gain independence and learn new skills in an atmosphere that fosters individual growth at each camper s own pace all while having a blast. Camp Wise takes the wonderful aspects of our day camp programs and complements them with the magic of living and breathing camp day and night. Visit campwise.org or call (216) 593-6250 to register. Make Camp Wise Overnight Camp Part of Your Summer Plan! Camp Wise is located 30 miles east of Cleveland. 1:4 staff to camper ratio Experienced staff SESSION 1 RISHON 1* SESSION 2 RISHON 2* Tues, June 11 - Sun, July 7 Tues, June 11 - Sun, June 23 Wed, July 10 - Wed, July 31 Sun, July 21 - Wed, July 31 *Rishon is for first-time campers in grades 2-5. (216) 831-0700, ext. 1349 mandeljcc.org/daycamps 17
SITE MAP NEW! NINJA WARRIOR COURSE MOADON (SHELTER) SPORTS MOADON FIELD Anisfield Campsite GAGA GAGA MOADON FIELD BUS LOOP HAMMOCK HANGOUT OFFICE ROPES COURSE MOADON MOADON CAMP ENTRANCE ART SHACK MOADON BATH HOUSE POOL SLIDE NEW! ARCHERY RANGE TRADITIONAL ARCHERY 13250 Butternut Rd, Burton, OH 44021 THE BEACH WATER SLIDE AQUA JUMP AQUA JUNGLE JIM WATER WHEEL Camp at a glance Camp Options Ages/Grades Dates Location Page Kids Club Pre-Camp Anisfield Day Camp* Specialty Tracks & Reimagine Sports Anisfield B Ivrit Entering Grades K - 6 Entering Grades K - 9 Entering Grades K - 5 Entering Grades K - 3 June 3-7 Beachwood 16 June 11 - Aug 9 June 11 - Aug 9 June 11 - Aug 2 Anisfield, Burton Anisfield, Burton Anisfield, Burton SIT Program Session 1 Entering Grade 10 June 10 - July 5 Anisfield, Burton SIT Program Session 2 Entering Grade 10 June 8 - Aug 2 Anisfield, Burton Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp Session 1 Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp Session 2 Kids Club Post-Camp Entering Grades K - 9 Entering Grades K - 9 Entering Grades K - 6 *All 9 weeks take place at Anisfield campsite June 11 - July 5 July 8 - Aug 2 Fairmount Temple, Beachwood Fairmount Temple, Beachwood 6 9 11 7 7 12 12 Aug 12-16 Beachwood 16
Family planning calendar FEES Camp Member Community Anisfield $310/week $410/week Kids Club Pre-Camp June 3-7 Week 1 June 11-14 Week 2 June 17-21 Week 3 June 24-28 Week 4 July 1-5 Week 5 July 8-12 Week 6 July 15-19 Week 7 July 22-26 Week 8 July 29-Aug 2 Week 9 Aug 5-9 Kids Club Post-Camp Aug 2-16 Total Weeks of J-Day Camps Camper 1 Camper 2 Camper 3 Camp Member Community SIT $500/session $700/session Camp Member Community Anisfield B Ivrit (In Hebrew) Camp Member Community Performing Arts Camp $1240/4 weeks $1640/4 weeks $1860/6 weeks $2460/6 weeks $2480/8 weeks $3280/8 weeks $860/session $1260/session Camp Member Community Kids Club $310/week $410/week Camps AM Care $40/week $60/week PM Care $50/week $75/week (216) 831-0700, ext. 1349 mandeljcc.org/daycamps 19
26001 S. Woodland Road Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Know someone who would be a great staff member? Apply at mandeljcc.org/daycampjobs SIGN UP EARLY & SAVE!