Bruchim Haba im Welcome Camp JCC provides experiences you will appreciate and your kids will love. Last year, 99% of our parents rated our program as safe, fun and providing age-appropriate activities: Adventures and friendship-building through games, nature and science studies for younger children Exploration and development of special interests for second through fifth graders More autonomy and responsibility for older campers in grades 6 through 9 See page 4 for our Values
Camp Calendar Pre-Camp May 27 31 Week 1 June 3 7 Week 2 June 10 14 Week 3 June 17 21 27 3 Monday June 10 Step Up for Kindness Day 1 17 24 Memorial Day No Pre-Camp programming Pre-Camp Camp Open House on Sun, Jun 2 ECE Transition Day Golf Gymnastics Jr. Pacers Basketball Bricks 4 Kidz week 1 Equestrian Bricks 4 Kidz week 2 28 4 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday First day of Pre-Camp 11 Step Up for Kindness Day 2 18 25 Travel for 4th & 5th to Camp Livingston Adventure Days for Gesher & Kesher 29 5 12 Step Up for Kindness Day 3 19 26 30 6 13 Step Up for Kindness Day 4 20 27 31 Pre-Camp Pre-Camp Pre-Camp We are Family Day Favorite Animal Day Underwater Adventure Day Late Night Grades K 1 Overnight Grades 2 3 7 14 21 28 Week 4 June 24 28 1 Drobots week 1 July 2 3 Backwards Day LIP SYNC! 4 @ Pike 5 Week 5 July 1 5 America Day Independence Day CLOSED 8 9 10 11 12 Week 6 July 8 12 Golf Drobots week 2 Volleyball Travel for 4th, 5th, Gesher & Kesher to Camp Chi Spy Day Overnight Grades 2 3
Camp Calendar Monday 15 Week 7 July 15 19 Wednesday Tuesday 16 17 Equestrian Indy Eleven Soccer Bricks 4 Kidz week 3 22 Week 8 July 22 26 24 Yom Sport! Day 1 Week 2 August 5 9 29 30 19 25 31 Israeli Day Late Night Grades K 1 26 Last Day of Camp! Camp Carnival! Yom Sport! Day 2 Week 1 Jul 29 Aug 2 18 Time Travel Day 23 Friday Thursday Family Shabbat 1 August 2 First Day of 5 6 7 8 9 Last Day of
Day Camp Descriptions NEW! Open to everyone! Grades K 1 Masada Camp Masada is the best way to experience new adventures, make new friends, and spend the summer just being a kid! Campers will participate in a combination of activities geared toward their age group, building friendships through games, nature and science studies, sports, music, drama, swimming, arts and crafts, and much more! There will be late nights, special theme days and all-day events. Grades 2 5 Tikvah Campers will embark on a new journey with new and old friends and have more opportunities to explore and play. In addition to the usual camp activities, Tikvah campers will participate in a variety of special interest activities, including overnights at the JCC. Grades 6 7 Gesher At this age, campers are gaining autonomy and responsibility. Gesher campers participate daily in the best of summer camp activities: sports, games, arts & crafts, all-camp activities and daily swimming in the JCC s very own Eskenazi Water Park. Campers can also look forward to adventurous trips during camp. Grades 8 9 Kesher Kesher campers will build leadership skills by participating in project-based activities that focus on bettering the community. They will also take part in daily summer camp fun. Campers can also look forward to adventurous trips during camp. Our Values At Camp JCC, we instill in campers the core values that align with our organization s mission: Bal Taschit Do Not Destroy Hachnasat Orchim Welcoming Guests Tzedakah Justice and Righteousness Hoda ah Appreciation G milut Chasadim Acts of Loving Kindness Extended Care is available at an additional fee for campers attending specialty, sports, and day camps.
A Typical Day at Day Camp 7 am Morning Care will enjoy breakfast and gym time 9 am Campers gather at the Sablosky Pavillion for Boker Tov, a song session with all campers to celebrate the start of the day. 10 am Time for activities the counselors have created for their group! Campers engage in daily swimming (K 3 receive swim lessons!), crafts, group games and activities related to Jewish values (see page 3). Activities also include weekly time with our various instructors specializing in music, art, Israeli culture, dance and fitness fun. Noon Lunch at the Sablosky Camp Pavilion. Hot dog cookout on Fridays 1 pm Activities continue 3:30 pm Snack time! provided every Wednesday (a special sweet treat) 3:45 pm Time to go home and rest before another fun day at the J We were blown away by this experience and would send (our child) again. 2018 Camp Parent For more information contact Caitlyn at cmills@jccindy.org.
Camp Descriptions Day Camp, Specialty and Sports Camps are open to everyone. Sports Camps *Equestrian Camp Grades 3 8 Campers head to Natural Valley Ranch in Brownsburg to learn all aspects of horsemanship, grooming, tacking, mounting/dismounting, and proper safety techniques. Each camper will have 2-3 hours of handson experience with their own horse, in addition to plenty of riding time. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are required. *Junior Golf Camp Ages 3 8 Golf pros at the Golf Club of Indiana in Zionsville will give specific instructions to campers to help improve golf fundamentals, putting and chipping. Campers will also participate in contests and tournaments. Campers may bring their own golf clubs. If not, golf clubs will be provided. *Gymnastics Camp Grades 3 8 Campers will learn from coaches at Indy Star Gymnastics in Indianapolis, who will teach about stunting, jumps, tumbling and dance. Indy Star Gymnastics also will include games, crafts and educational activities (that is their secret). Campers will stay at the J to learn and be grouped based on age and skill level. *Jr. Pacers Basketball Camp Ages 6 15 Campers will improve fundamental skills in all areas of the game through concentrated offensive and defensive training. Practicing on our own JCC courts, campers will also work on individual and team skill development to become better players. * Camp Grades 1 8 Campers will have a summer full of fun and games where they can improve their tennis skills. Campers will participate in other sports to further improve strength, endurance and agility. The JCC tennis program is tailored to meet each player s needs with drills, skill development, demonstrations and repetition. Campers should bring a tennis racquet, non-marking tennis shoes, bathing suit, towel, extra shirt, sunscreen, water bottle, snacks and lunch. Middle school campers may remain on the JCC campus with parent permission after 4 pm. *Volleyball Camp Grades 1 4 Campers will learn and develop skills in the sport of volleyball. Our own coach Anita will focus on teaching the basics of the games such as serving, volleyball skill-setting, passing and games at the JCC. Introducing the sport of volleyball while teaching sportsmanship on and off the court. *Indy Eleven Soccer Camp Grades 3 8 Campers can improve their soccer skills this summer with Indy Eleven, focusing on fundamental skills, strategy and lots of play. Campers will also work on individual and team skill development to become better players. *All sports camps will need lunch, bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, and water bottle during camp.
Camp Descriptions Specialty Camps Day Camp, Specialty and Sports Camps are open to everyone. Travel Camps Bricks 4 Kidz Grades K 5 Campers will learn science and engineering concepts through building structure with LEGO bricks. Choose from three themed one-week sessions: June 10-14: Mad Scientist Build motorized LEGO models and conduct science experiments. June 17-21: Galaxy Far Away Build a rebel fighter, your own Yoda and other out this world space objects. July 15-19: Ticket to Ride Use physics to build favorite amusement park rides. Drobots Grades 3 8 Participants utilize imagination, hand-eye coordination and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) applications to conquer challenges and missions - all in a team-oriented environment. June 24-28: Ultimate Drone Obstacle Challenge (Gr 3-5). Use ipads and remote controls to navigate through short and long obstacle courses. Drone Racing & Obstacle Course Challenge (Gr 6-8). Flight squads race against each other and the clock. July 8-12: Drone Escape and Rescue (Gr 3-5 and 6-8). Perform simulated rescue missions. Camp Chi Week Grades 4 5 & Gesher & Kesher Located in Wisconsin, Camp Chi is all about giving kids choices. A larger camp offers more activities, more amenities and more opportunities to meet friends who share common interests. Camp Chi creates unexpected and innovative ways for campers to find a connection to their Jewish culture, traditions and identity. 2 Weeks Grades 3 7 Jun 28 Jul 12 Regular Cost: $2,390 vs. Chi Rate for JCC Indy: $2,065 Save $325! 3 Weeks Grades 4 10 Jun 15 Jul 5 Regular Cost: $3,780 vs. Chi Rate for JCC Indy: $3,395 Save $385! 4 Weeks Grades 4 10 Jun 16 Jul 12 Regular Cost: $4,995 vs. Chi Rate for JCC Indy: $4,405 Save $590! Camp Livingston Grades 4 5 Nestled deep in the rolling, wooded hills of southeastern Indiana, Camp Livingston offers an unmatched sleepaway camp experience for Jewish children and teens. For more than 90 years, Camp Livingston has provided a safe and nurturing environment where campers gain self-esteem and confidence, and form lasting friendships with their cabin and unit friends, all within a fun and exciting atmosphere. Adventure Week Gesher & Kesher Campers participate in hands-on, exciting activities off-campus every day of Adventure Week, exploring different parts of Indiana, while making memories doing things that aren t normally a part of day camp at the JCC. Special Program for 10th Graders! Counselor in Training (CIT) CIT is a Counselor-in-Training program for incoming 10th graders. After an application and interview process, selected participants will be offered a spot in the CIT program. Invited 10th graders will participate in leadership training and earn volunteer hours though a mix of classes, projects, and shadowing. Please check out www.jccindy.org/camp for more details to come. Hurry! There are limited spots! Application are due March 1st.
How to Register A marketing associate would be happy to help you at the membership desk or visit JCCindy.org/camp-jcc. 1. Scroll down a bit to the Daxko Operation frame. 2. If you have a JCC account, Login. If you do not have an account, select Sign Up (only non-member accounts can be created online). Start your membership today by calling or visiting the JCC. 3. Once logged into your account, select the offerings you would like to for your camper. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. After you have made your camp selections, click the blue Register button at the bottom of the frame. 5. Select the member (child) these selections are for. Can only select one child at a time. 5. You can return to the program list later if you need to add another camp or register another camper. Camper name listed with registration 6. Proceed through the registration process. A shopping cart icon will appear once you successfully add a camp. 7. Once you have completed the registration process, you just need to pay the amount due today by selecting Pay at the bottom of final screen. Camper name listed with registration 7.