Choose the only camps that offer the energy of a premier Manhattan cultural institution and a natural, outdoor setting where children grow and thrive. AN OPEN DOOR TO EXTRAORDINARY WORLDS Parents know and appreciate 92nd Street Y as a center for community, culture, health and wellness, and the arts and so do their kids. Through the breadth and depth of 92Y s extraordinary programs, we enrich lives, create community and elevate humanity. And each summer, 92YCamps bring everything you love about our programs to the great outdoors. 92YCamps help children build skills and self-esteem, while meeting and making lifelong friends, all under the supervision of our enthusiastic, nurturing staff. Serving Manhattan, Northern New Jersey, Rockland County and Riverdale, from day camps to short-term sleepaway, and with convenient air-conditioned coach bus transportation from 15 different Manhattan locations, 92YCamps are welcoming, diverse, accessible and for kids at every age and stage. Our camps offer exactly what parents are looking for: an extraordinary summer for their children. And our campers can be sure they ll have one of the best summers of their lives. Take our virtual tour and learn more at 92Y.org/Camps 1
Activities At 92YCamps, we let campers connect with activities they already love, while giving them the freedom to discover new interests. All of our activities are created by seasoned professionals, ensuring that: Our programs are rewarding, engaging, and most of all, fun. Our sports program, featuring everything from soccer to skateboarding to basketball to tennis, helps children learn the power of play and the importance of teamwork. Activities like swimming, studio arts and music, cooking, archery and gymnastics emphasize creativity and hands-on doing. Our ropes challenge course, zip lines and nature adventures help children boost their confidence as they explore. And courses in film and theater encourage emerging talent, celebrating every child s individuality and personal growth. 2 Take our virtual tour and learn more at 92Y.org/Camps 3
So much to do, all at a great value Another great summer. You have the perfect balance of attention and independence. Thank you for taking care of my children, and making them feel special Neil and Galit 4 Take our virtual tour and learn more at 92Y.org/Camps 5
The Yomi camp spirit and leadership trickled down to the staff at every level. I could tell from the stories and songs that came home each week that the Yomi staff had a tremendous amount of spirit and energy. Suzanne Klein Staff Central to the 92YCamps experience is our dedicated staff: mature, energetic and experienced individuals who are committed to bringing the highest level of excellence to our camps. Our staff members are carefully chosen to represent the positive, nurturing spirit that s the core of our camp philosophy, and undergo a rigorous training program designed and implemented by 92nd Street Y s camping professional staff. Together, they create a camp experience that s supportive, engaging, grounded in Jewish values and lots of fun. Senior counselors are college age and older Specialists are highly skilled in their respective fields Unit supervisors and head counselors bring years of experience to their positions And many of our staff members are also former 92Y Campers providing continuity and a connection to the rich heritage of our program. 6 Take our virtual tour and learn more at 92Y.org/Camps 7
Camp Grounds 92Y s campgrounds strike a harmonious balance between nature and innovation. Set on the pristine Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Rockland County, our 50-acre facility is a mere 20 minutes from the George Washington Bridge. Campers have access to the latest resources: Fully modern outdoor basketball courts and baseball fields Cutting-edge ceramics and art studios Nature center Digital media lab Gain a lifelong appreciation for the great outdoors, learning and playing in our: Swimming pools Boating lake Meandering streams and abundant nature trails And spend every day in a setting designed to inspire exploration in our: Lego loft Ropes challenge course and zip lines Evos TM playground Our very own fire engine 8 Take our virtual tour and learn more at 92Y.org/Camps 9
Partners The chance to make life-long friends 92YCamps programs are developed and executed in partnership with high-profile organizations whose specific expertise enables us to deliver the highest level of learning to maximize the camp experience. At 92YCamps, the best in sports meets the best in camps, as illustrated by our collaboration with program partners: Super Soccer Stars Yoga Stars Bumblebee Tennis The Baseball Center Top equestrian and golf teaching professionals Camp Yomi exceeded all of our expectations. Max soaked up every moment of every single thing camp had to offer and loved it all. He was so happy and felt safe and loved everyone there. We thank each and every one of you who make this camp so incredible. Shula Harnoy 10 Take our virtual tour and learn more at 92Y.org/Camps 11
92YCamp Guide 12 DAY CAMPS Our day camps offer children a well-rounded and exciting summer camp experience with sports, swimming, gymnastics, music, martial arts, jewelry making, f ine arts, cartooning, ceramics, cooking, Jewish culture and more! Camp K Ton Ton For f irst-time campers ages 3-5 Camp Yomi For children entering K-4th grade Yomi Seniors For children entering 5th-6th grade SHORT-TERM SLEEPAWAY CAMPS Campers get a taste of the sleepaway camp experience as they spend one or two weeks at New Jersey Y Camps in Milford, Pennsylvania. Children return home with increased conf idence, a sense of independence and lifelong memories. Camp Kesher Jr. For children entering 2nd-4th grade Camp Kesher For children entering 3rd-6th grade Camp Kesher Sr. For children entering 7th-8th grade SPECIALTY CAMPS Fantastic Gymnastics For children ages 6-14 Located at 92nd Street Y May Center for Health, Fitness & Sport Call 212.415.5724 CAMPS FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Campers make friends and develop social skills while participating in swimming, sports, art, music and weekly trips. Located at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds. Camp Tova For children ages 5-12 With a 3:1 camper to staff ratio, Camp Tova is a perfect small group experience for children with a variety of special needs. Camp Bari Tov For children ages 5-12 Camp Bari Tov offers children with a variety of severe developmental disabilities direct, one-on-one supervision from dedicated, positive counselors with a strong special education background. Enhance Your Experience! Israeliness for Hebrew & Israeli Cultural Experiences For children ages 5-9 CAMPS FOR TEENAGERS Trailblazers For children entering 7th-9th grade Havaya International: Teen Travel in Israel and the US For teens entering 10th-12th grade Teenagers participate in a life-changing, fourweek trip as they travel across Israel and the United States. Fifteen American teens spend two weeks traveling through Israel with 15 Israeli teens from 92nd Street Y s sister city in Ramat Hasharon. The group then returns to the US, where Israeli teens share the lives of their American counterparts for two weeks. Admission is rolling. For more information and to apply, visit 92Y.org/Havaya or call 212.415.5414. Havaya International is a joint program between 92nd Street Y and the Ramat Hasharon Community Center. The program is supported by the Jewish Agency for Israel and UJA-Federation of New York as part of the Israel-New York Connections Initiative. Additional support is provided by Nancy and Paul G. Levy. Major program support for 92nd Street Y camps is provided by the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) with support from the Jim Joseph Foundation. Generous support is also provided by the J.E. and Z.B. Butler Foundation, Inc.; The Heckscher Foundation for Children; the Leo Oppenheimer & Flora Oppenheimer Haas Foundation; The Goodman Memorial Foundation, Inc.; The Joseph LeRoy and Ann C. Warner Fund; Lori A. and Marc E. Kasowitz; UJA-Federation of New York; Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, Inc.; Edward Zinbarg; and the Joseph Alexander Foundation, Inc.; among others. AN OPEN DOOR TO EXTRAORDINARY WORLDS 92nd Street Y is a world-class nonprofit community and cultural center that connects people to the worlds of education, the arts, health and wellness, and Jewish life. Choose 92YCamps and give your children the summer of a lifetime. To take an online tour or request a DVD, visit 92Y.org/Camps For more information or to register, call 212.415.5573. 13
We re serious about summer fun! Find out more at 92Y.org/Camps or call 212.415.5573. 92YCamps Provide: A camp program tailor-made for your child s interests and needs The chance to make camp friends who live in New York City Bus pickup and drop-off at 15 Manhattan locations So much more! 92nd Street Y Lillian and Sol Goldman Family Center for Youth & Family 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10128 An agency of UJA-Federation 92Y.org/Camps