2017 JCC Summer Camp Guide

JCC CAMP 

RISHON 

2017 

Number one in summer fun!

It makes $ense to become a JCC member 

when your child attends summer camp! 

Save BIG and enjoy all that the JCC has to offer... 

Full-Facility (Fitness) Membership Rates 

Non-Fitness Member Rates 

TWO PARENT ONE PARENT TWO PARENT ONE PARENT 

$823 $598 $441 $334 

• Members save up to $61 each week of school-age camp! 

• Sign up for 8 weeks, save a minimum of $376! 

• Members save up to $61 each week of school-age camp! 

• Sign up for 8 weeks, save a minimum of $376! 

With the money saved, 

it’s like your membership now only costs: 

With the money saved, 

it’s like your membership now only costs: 

TWO PARENT ONE PARENT TWO PARENT ONE PARENT 

$447 $222 $65 Total cost covered! 

Check out these membership benefits! 

• Ability to sign up for Camp Aide and Counselor In Training 

program—only available to members. 

• Save $10 per day on Vacation Camp throughout the year. 

• Use of the pool after camp and on weekends for you and your 

family! 

• Discounts on parties including pool parties and gym parties with 

inflatables! 

• Discounts on private, semi-private and group swim lessons! 

• Discounts on childrens school-year classes such as gymnastics, 

karate, dance and more! 

• Access to our Early Childhood Development Program during the 

school year. 

Plus, as a Full-Facility (Fitness) 

member you get: 

• Free access to over 50 group exercise classes 

offered every week (includes regular TRX). 

• Free use of our indoor running/walking track. 

• Free use of our comprehensive cardio and 

weight training equipment. 

• Free towel service. 

• Free access to open gym sessions. 

• Free access to member’s pick-up basketball 

(age 18 and older).

Welcome 

to JCC 

Camp Rishon! 

315-445-2360 | www.jccsyr.org 

School-Age & Early Childhood Registration information 

Every camper is special. We want to ensure 

that every camper has a wonderful and 

memorable experience at camp, and that 

requires your help. Please carefully review the 

information in this booklet, information you 

will receive after registration and information 

that is sent home from camp. The registration 

fee is non-refundable, and non-applicable to 

camp tuition. The JCC is not responsible for 

unintended, unforeseen absences. The JCC 

reserves the right to cancel any camp for lack 

of minimum enrollment; balances paid will be 

transferred or refunded. You will be notified in 

advance of any cancellations. 

How to register 

Use the appropriate registration form (starting 

on page 9) and return it with the required 

payment. Use one form per child. Once 

registration is received, other forms will be sent 

to you, which must be completed and returned 

at least two weeks before camp starts. Full 

payment is due per the deadlines at right. 

Deposit and billing 

With each child’s registration form you must 

include the following at minimum: 

• $35 per week deposit 

• $20 non-applicable, non-refundable 

registration fee 

Registration will not be considered without both 

the deposit and the registration fee. Note: Mail 

and billing will be sent to the child’s address. 

The JCC accepts cash, checks and credit 

cards. There will be no third party billing. 

Sibling discount 

A 2% discount will be credited for each child’s 

camp tuition when more than one child from 

a family attends at least one session in the 

same camp (both in School-Age Camp or both 

in ECDP Camp). This credit will be calculated 

following the end of camp once all registration 

changes are recorded. The credit can ONLY be 

applied toward other JCC, ECDP or Children’s 

Programs (not including fundraisers or 

membership). The credit must be used by Dec. 

31, 2017. If a sibling does not attend a program 

for any reason, the credit will not be given. 

What tuition includes 

Camp tuition includes materials, transportation 

(School-Age Camps only), a camp T-shirt, 

daily snacks, field trips and cookouts. Parents 

will receive advance notice of special events 

and optional program activities that require an 

additional fee. Because camps are programmed 

by session, campers who do not attend all five 

days each week may miss field trips, special 

programs and activities. Unfortunately, we are 

unable to change or substitute days for which 

a child has been registered to accommodate a 

specific trip or event. 

Scholarships/financial aid 

Every child deserves a summer camp 

experience. For that reason, the JCC offers a 

limited number of scholarships for camps and 

memberships. Scholarship applications must be 

received by May 22, 2017. Please call the JCC 

for a scholarship application. 

Tax credits 

The JCC’s summer day camps may qualify for a 

childcare tax credit. Contact your tax advisor for 

further information. 

Contents 

School-Age Camps. ......... 4 

Bus Transportation. ......... 5 

Registration Forms. ......... 9 

School-Age Camps (cont.). .. 17 

After-Camp Clinics. ........ 19 

Early Childhood (ECDP) 

Camps . .................. 20 

(6 weeks old through entering kindergarten) 

Teen and Pre-Teen 

Programs & Camps . ....... 22 

Deadlines 

100% Refund. ..............April 21 

Deposit and paid balance with written withdrawal. 

100% of Balance Refund. .....May 19 

With written withdrawal, does not include deposit. 

No refunds of any kind after.. May 19 

Once registered you responsible for the full cost of 

camp unless withdrawn by May 19, 2017. 

Scholarship Application. .... May 22 

Camp Weeks 1-4 

pay in full by. .............. June 15 

Camp Weeks 5-8 

pay in full by. ............... July 15 

To Do checklist... 

q Register early to avoid closeouts! 

q Please note the withdrawal deadlines 

(above). Refunds will not be issued for 

absences or withdrawals after the deadline. 

q Camp weeks 1-4 must be paid in full by 

June 15. Camp weeks 5-8 must be paid 

in full by July 15. 

q Plan ahead for your child’s summer 

activities and schedule. In order to uphold 

the integrity of our programs, please avoid 

making any last-minute changes. Some 

changes may not be possible due to 

outside contract obligations. A $20 change 

fee will apply for any changes made 

after the initial registration. 

q All withdrawals and camp changes must be 

submitted in writing. 

q Campers will not be allowed to attend 

camp if balances are owed to the JCC. 

JCC of Syracuse | 2017 Summer Camp Guide 3


JCC Camp Rishon School-Age Camps Children entering grades 1–6 

Mick Hagan 

Camp Director and Inclusion Specialist 

315.445.2040 x129 • mhagan@jccsyr.org 

Joshua Van Alstyne 

Assistant 

Camp Director 

315.445.2040 x133 

jvanalstyne@jccsyr.org 

Yachad Program 

Michaele Webb 

Assistant 


315.445.2040 x109 

mwebb@jccsyr.org 

Yachad, meaning “all together” in Hebrew, is 

Camp Rishon’s inclusion program for children 

with special needs. It’s designed to create a 

sense of community among all participants 

and help Yachad campers develop feelings of 

belonging and independence. 

What do we do in Yachad? 

• Hands on learning. 

• Provide additional support staff. 

• Gross motor and fine motor development. 

• Improve social interactions and social skills 

among peers. 

• Make accommodations as necessary by 

altering teaching methods without lowering 

standards. 

• Modify activities to better meet individual 

needs. 

There will be no additional cost to enroll your 

child in Camp Rishon’s Yachad Program 

provided our grant funding is renewed again 

this year. 

Is Yachad right for my child? 

Because individual needs vary, the first step 

is to see if our Yachad Program is a good fit 

for your child. Please contact Mick Hagan, 

inclusion specialist, at 315-445-2360, ext. 129. 

Space is limited, so don’t delay! 

4 JCC of Syracuse | 2017 Summer Camp Guide 

What you need to know... 

Camp runs for 8 weeks 

Camp Rishon offers children entering grades 1-6 a variety Monday–Friday 

of adventurous and enriching programs which provide 

June 26 – August 18 

opportunities to establish lasting friendships and gain 

No camp on July 4 

experience “by doing.” Our diverse Specialty Camps offer 

campers exciting new challenges and familiar favorites, while our Nitzanim Day 

Camp combines the spirit and energy of a comprehensive day camp program with 

weekly themes, field trips, occasional overnights and special events. 

School-age camp Options 

We offer two different summer day 

camp options for school-age children: 

Nitzanim Day Camp and Specialty Camps. 

Whichever camp option you choose, your 

child is sure to have a blast! 

Nitzanim Day Camp 

If you’re looking for a basic, all around 

summer day camp experience, look no 

further. This camp is geared toward the 

child who wants an exciting variety of 

activities. It’s ideally suited for first-time 

campers and younger campers. 

Nitzanim has many of the specialty camps 

all rolled into one with an emphasis on 

weekly themes. Your child will experience 

arts and crafts, sports, games, Israeli culture, 

swimming, field trips and more. For more 

information, see page 6. 

Specialty Camps 

We offer over 30 different Specialty Camps for 

kids to explore a specific interest area for an 

entire week. From rocketry and basketball to 

gymnastics and horseback riding, the toughest 

part will be deciding which camps to choose! 

In addition to 2-4 hours each day of dedicated 

Overnight Fun 

Campers have the opportunity to attend our 

optional Thursday overnights for an additional 

fee when enrolled in weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8. In 

addition to two overnights here at the JCC, 

we’ve got some cool off-site destinations lined 

up! (See below schedule.) All overnights include 

dinner on Thursday as well as breakfast and 

lunch on Friday. Campers must be enrolled in a 

school-age camp the week of the overnight. 

Following is the 2017 overnight schedule: 

WEEK 2 | Thursday, July 6 at the JCC 

Kick off this first overnight with some awesome 

fun! 

time in the specialty activity, campers get to go 

swimming and do other cool stuff. 

Because many of our Specialty Camps are 

extremely popular, space may be limited and a 

minimum and maximum enrollment may apply 

for certain camps. For more details and the full 

list of all our Specialty Camps, see page 6. 

WEEK 4 | Thursday, July 20 

“Zoo to You” at the JCC 

Walk with the animals, talk with the animals! 

WEEK 6 | Thursday, Aug. 3 at Highland Forest 

Sports and games, nighttime hike and campfire 

sing-a-long! Cabins have electricity and running 

water. 

WEEK 8 | Thursday, August 17 at the JCC 

Party on at our DJ Dance Party to wrap up the 

summer!



Early and late care 

The regular camp day is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Morning extended care is from 7:30 a.m. to 

9 a.m., and afternoon extended care is from 

4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Charges are $16 per week for 

either early or late care, and $32 per week for 

both. Prorated late care charges will be applied 

to those enrolled in After-Camp Clinics only. 

Note: Parents are responsible for transporting 

campers if extended care is used. 

Pre-camp paperwork 

The following paperwork must be submitted by 

June 15, or at least two weeks prior to the 

first day of camp: 

• Health and Examination Form 

Your child must have had a physical exam 

within the past two years. Please note that 

your child will be unable to attend camp 

without this completed form. 

• Trip Permission/Publicity Release 

• Waivers for specific specialty camps and 

After-Camp Clinics (where applicable). 

• Parent Handbook Please read; sign and 

return back cover form. 

• Medication Permission Authorization 

This form is needed if your child takes any 

regular or occasional medications (including 

over-the-counter) during the camp day. 

These forms will be mailed to you with the 

confirmation packets before camp begins. You 

may also download the forms from the JCC’s 

website www.jccsyr.org. 

Bus Transportation 

Neighborhood bus transportation is included 

in school-age camp tuition fees. See the 

neighborhood bus stops on the right for the 

stop nearest you, and indicate the stop on the 

registration form. Parents may drop off and pick 

up their children at the JCC, as transportation 

is not available in all areas. Transportation is 

not available for ECDP campers, school-age 

campers attending early and/or late care, or 

After-Camp Clinics. 

Neighborhood bus stops 

The three following routes in Syracuse, 

DeWitt, and Fayetteville-Manlius will provide 

neighborhood bus service for Nitzanim, 

SyraCruisin’, and Specialty Camps. Please find 

the stop most convenient for you, and indicate it 

on your camper’s application form. We cannot 

accommodate door-to-door bus stops. 

Stops may be eliminated for lack of pick-ups. 

In the morning, the bus run begins at 

approximately 8 a.m. and arrives at the JCC by 

8:55 a.m. The stops on the list farthest away 

from the JCC are picked up closer to 8 a.m., 

while the stops near the JCC are picked up 

closer to 8:55 a.m. and the start of the camp 

day. In the afternoon, the bus run begins shortly 

after 4 p.m. and is finished by approximately 

4:45 p.m. The bus route runs in reverse at this 

time with the bus stops nearest to the JCC 

dropped off shortly after 4 p.m. while the stops 

farther from the JCC are dropped off closer to 

4:45 p.m. 

Please note that pick-up and drop-off times 

may vary from week to week, with the gain or 

loss of other campers on the route. We will 

notify you the week prior to each session with 

the approximate pick up and drop off times. 

All routes end in the morning and begin in the 

afternoon at the JCC. Of course, you have the 

option of dropping off and/or picking up your 

camper(s). We will make every effort to keep 

the schedule running smoothly and on time. 

Bus routes 

Syracuse/DeWitt 

B1 Euclid Ave. and Comstock Ave. 

C1 Manley Field House 

D1 Colvin St. and Buckingham Ave. 

E1 Lancaster Ave. and Broad St. 

F1 Westcott St. and Euclid Ave. 

G1 Former Solace Elementary School 

(Salt Springs and East Ave.) 

H1 Meadowbrook Ave. & Bradford Pkwy. 

I1 Bradford Heights and Cross Rd. 

J1 Tecumseh Elementary School 

K1 Standish and Old Lyme 

L1 Bradford and Old Lyme 

M1 Hamilton and Thomas 

N1 Moses-DeWitt Elementary School 

O1 Salt Springs Rd. and Caton Dr. 

Manlius 

A2 Carriage House East 

B2 Northfield and Cascade 

C2 Watervale and Harwich 

D2 Manlius Library 

E2 Regiment and Verbeck 

F2 Enders Rd. Elementary School 

G2 Enders Rd. and Iliad Dr. 

H2 F-M District Offices 

I2 Somerset and Rte. 92 (on Somerset) 

J2 Stonegate and Woodchuck Hill Rd. 

K2 Thorntree Hill Dr. 

Fayetteville 

A3 F-M and Sherbrooke 

B3 Wellwood Middle School 

C3 Towne Center 

D3 Mott Rd. and Dabney Ln. (2nd) 

E3 Mott Rd. Elementary School 

F3 Winterton and Maple (1st) 

G3 Edinger & Maple (bus will not turn) 

H3 Luan Circle 

I3 Old Quarry and Saddlebrook 

J3 Old Quarry and Pine Valley 

K3 Highfield and Bridle Path 




Nitzanim Day Camp 

Fun-filled basic summer camp 

Offered weeks 1–8 

Price: $156 member/$203 non-member 

For children entering grades 1 & up 

• Use the registration form on page 9 

Think of our Nitzanim Day Camp as your basic, 

all around summer day camp experience. It 

offers a little something for everyone and 

is ideally suited for first-time campers and 

younger campers who want to experience 

an exciting variety of activities. It is many of 

the specialty camps all rolled into one with 

an emphasis on weekly themes. Specialists 

lead activities in arts and crafts, sports and 

games, Israeli culture with a visiting Israeli 

scout counselor, drama and nature. 

Daily Red Cross instructional and recreational 

swimming and a weekly Shabbat celebration 

round out some of Nitzanim’s activities. 

Weekly field trips take place on Tuesdays, 

Wednesdays or Thursdays depending on the 

week. One day each week is supplemented 

with a field day with themed activities. 

Fridays are known as “Super Fridays” where 

campers create their own schedules and 

choose between traditional activities (sports, 

arts) and alternative activities (slip-and-slide, 

scavenger hunts, wacky water fun and more). 

Weekly Themes 

Week 1 

Aloha Summer ..............6/26 – 6/30 

Week 2 

Party in the USA! .......7/3 – 7/7 (not 7/4) 

Week 3 

Splish, Splash Week .......... 7/10 – 7/14 

Week 4 

Under the Big Top ............ 7/17 – 7/21 

Week 5 

Israeli Week ................7/24 – 7/28 

Week 6 

The Great Outdoors ...........7/31 – 8/4 

Week 7 

Go for the Gold! ..............8/7 – 8/11 

Week 8 

Camp Rishon’s Got Talent! .....8/14 – 8/18 


Camps 


The JCC’s more than 30 Specialty Camps allow kids to explore 

a specific interest area for an entire week. Choose from arts, 

sports, nature, gymnastics, rocketry and more! Descriptions for 

all of our Specialty Camps start below. 

In addition to each camp’s special focus area, campers participate in daily Red Cross swim 

instruction and recreational swimming. Some swim times may be limited due to schedules 

and possible travel times. A typical Specialty Camp day includes 30 minutes of instructional 

swim, 45 minutes of recreational swimming and 2–4 hours of dedicated time in the specialty 

activity. After registering, you will receive detailed camp-specific information. 

Offered weeks 1–8 (times vary, see listings below) • Use the registration form on page 9 

Prices: Premium (P) – $240 mem./$299 non-mem. Level B – $199 mem./$259 non-mem. 

Level A – $215 mem./$276 non-mem. Level C – $187 mem./$245 non-mem. 

3D Art with Mark Raush 

• Week 7: August 7–11 

• For children entering grades 1 & up 

• Price Level: C 

Sculpt with various materials to create threedimensional 

works of art. Use clay, wood, paper, 

and more, or try multi-media construction! 

Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and maximum of 24 

campers. 

All Sports Café 

• Week 1: June 26–30 




Campers will have a menu of sport options every 

day including tennis, basketball, hockey, soccer, 

baseball, and more. Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and 

maximum of 24 campers. 

Baseball with 

Le Moyne College 

• Week 5: July 24–28 


• Price Level: B 

Skill development, instruction, and games 

with Le Moyne College assistant coach Chris 

Murphy. Please register according to skill level. 

Requirements: Campers should come equipped 

with baseball gloves. Enrollment: Minimum of 8 

and maximum of 24 campers. 

So-Long Summer 

Vacation Camp 

• Aug. 21 – Sept. 1 

Registration begins in July! 

Basketball with 

Mac’s Hoop Stars 

• Beginner Players 

Week 2: July 3–7 (not 7/4) 

• Advanced Players 

Week 6: July 31 – August 4 


Learn the fundamentals of one of America’s 

favorite sports! Coach Bob McKenney coordinates 

this camp with drills and games using regulation 

and lowered rims. Please register according 

to skill level. Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and 


Bowling at Bowl-Mor Lanes 

• Week 3: July 10–14 

• For children entering 

grades 1 & up 

• Price Level: A 

Learn bowling skills and techniques as part of 

Camp Rishon’s “bowling team.” Bowling shoes 

provided. Rock and Bowl on Friday! Campers will 

have the option to purchase a bowling ball from 

the pro shop at a discounted rate. Enrollment: 

Minimum of 10 and maximum of 24 campers. 

Boys Lacrosse with 

Le Moyne College 

• Week 4: July 17–21 



Le Moyne coaches will lead the instruction and 

focus on fine-tuning your lacrosse skills. All 

levels welcome. Requirements: Campers must 

bring a lacrosse stick and helmet/face mask —no 

exceptions! Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and a 


> Continued on page 7





Bricks 4 Kidz 

• Week 5: July 24–28 

Bat League Heroes and Villains theme 


Jurassic Brick Land theme 

• Price Level: Premium Specialty 

Learn, build and play with LEGO bricks! Programs 

are built around proprietary model plans designed 

by engineers and architects. Enrollment: Minimum 

of 8 and a maximum of 24 campers. 

Ceramics with Mark Raush 

• Week 4: July 17–21 

• Week 6: July 31 – August 4 


grades 1 & up 


Use clay and glaze to create pots, vases, bowls 

and more as you learn the art of ceramics. Fire 

your work in the kiln. Fired pieces may not be 

ready to take home by the end of the week, but 

they’ll look beautiful for a long time! Enrollment: 


Circus Camp with the 

National Circus Project 

• Week 4: July 17–21 



A circus show by professional artists/instructors, 

with hands-on workshops on feather balancing, 

juggling, plate spinning, stilt walking and much 

more. Campers will perform in a showcase for 

their parents, the entire Camp Rishon family 

and the JCC on Friday afternoon. Enrollment: 

Maximum of 25 campers. 

Dance Camp 

• Week 2: July 3–7 (not 7/4) 

• Week 4: July 17–21 



We’re excited to spend a week teaching different 

moves and styles, with a focus on hip-hop 

dancing. No formal dance training or dance 

apparel is needed. Come ready to learn and have 

a great time. Parents and friends can watch their 

campers perform on the last day of the camp. 


campers. 

Day Tripper 

• Week 2: July 3–7 (not 7/4) 



Campers take a different field trip every day! 

This year, field trips will include swimming, 

amusements, sports, and more! Enrollment: 


Fantastic Figures and 

Superheroes with 

Mark Raush 




Go beyond stick figures and learn the skills 

needed to draw the human body. Create people, 

real or imaginary, using pencils, paint, or clay. Use 

these new skills to create your very own comic 

book complete with your own unique superheroes! 


campers. 

Fencing with 

the Syracuse Musketeers 

Daily field trips to the Syracuse Musketeers! 

• Week 4: July 17–21 


grades 3 & up 


Join the professionals at the Syracuse Musketeers 

to learn this exciting Olympic sport! Through 

drills and games campers will learn fencing skills, 

including proper footwork, blade techniques, 

coordination, agility and speed. At the end of 

the week, participate in a fencing match with 

your fellow campers. All special equipment will 

be provided. Requirements: Campers need to 

wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. 


campers. 

Fishing with Bill Wade 

Daily field trips to local fishing spots! 




Enjoy fishing at different locations and get 

educated on the subject by our own Bill Wade. 

Each camper will be provided with a fishing rod, 

which they get to keep. Requirements: Campers 

need to wear close-toed shoes and eyewear. 


campers. 

Gaming Camp 

• Week 1: June 26–30 



Spend the week playing all different types of 

games: chess, billiards, checkers, speed stacks, 

card games, video games and more! Campers are 

welcome to bring a game from home to share and 

teach their friends. Compete against one another 

and play for prizes. Enrollment: Minimum of 6 and 


> Continued on page 17 

Register early 

to reserve 

your child’s spot! 



2017 School-Age and Teen Camps Registration Worksheet 

Premium (P) Specialty Level .........$240 member / $299 non-member x # of weeks ________ = ___________ 

Specialty Level A ..................$215 member / $276 non-member x # of weeks ________ = ___________ 

Specialty Level B ..................$199 member / $259 non-member x # of weeks ________ = ___________ 

Specialty Level C ..................$187 member / $245 non-member x # of weeks ________ = ___________ 

Nitzanim .........................$156 member / $203 non-member x # of weeks ________ = ___________ 

SyraCruisin’ ......................$233 member / $286 non-member x # of weeks ________ = ___________ 

Counselor In Training (CIT – 15 Yrs Old) ........$52 must be a member x # of weeks ________ = ___________ 

Camp Aide (14 Yrs Old) ....................$103 must be a member x # of weeks ________ = ___________ 

Junior Camp Aide (grades 7–10) .....$103 member / $155 non-member x # of weeks ________ = ___________ 

Early Care ....................................... $16 per week x # of weeks ________ = ___________ 

Late Care ........................................ $16 per week x # of weeks ________ = ___________ 

Prorated Late Care – After-Camp Clinics ................ $9 per week x # of weeks ________ = ___________ 


Total Camp Fees (to carry over to registration form) = __________ 

Specialty Camps 2017 (price level, page info) Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 

3D Art (C, p. 6) 

X 

All Sports Cafe (C, p. 6) X X 

Baseball with Le Moyne College (B, p. 6) 

X 

Basketball with Mac’s Hoop Stars* (B, p. 6) X (beg.) X (adv.) 

Bowling at Bowl-Mor Lanes (A, p. 6) 

X 

Boys Lacrosse with Le Moyne College (B, p. 6) 

X 

Bricks 4 Kidz (P, p. 7) X X 

Ceramics (B, p. 7) X X 

Circus Camp (P, p. 7) 

X 

Dance Camp (C, p. 7) X X 

Day Tripper* (B, p. 7) 

X 

Fantastic Figures and Superheroes (C, p. 7) 

X 

Fencing with Syracuse Musketeers* (B, p. 7) 

X 

Fishing with Bill Wade* (B, p. 7) 

X 

Gaming Camp* (C, p. 7) 

X 

Glitter & Glam Camp (C, p. 17) 

X 

Golf with Drumlins Country Club (A, p. 17) 

X 

Gymnastics (B, p. 17) X X X X X 

Horseback Riding* (P, p. 17) X X X X 

Karate with CNY Karate (B, p. 17) 

X 

Kitchen Science* – grades 1-3 (B, p. 17) 

X 

Kitchen Science* – grades 4-6 (B, p. 17) 

X 

Nature Nuts (C, p. 17) 

X 

Outdoor Inspiration (C, p. 17) 

X 

Painting Camp (C, p. 17) 

X 

Photography Camp with SU* (A, p. 18) 

X 

Puppetry Camp (A, p. 18) 

X 

Rocketry Camp* (B, p. 18) 

X 

Secret Agent Camp* – grades 1-3 (B, p. 18) X X 

Secret Agent Camp* – grades 4-6 (B, p. 18) 

X 

Soccer with Le Moyne College* (B, p. 18) X (beg.) X (adv.) 

Tennis with Gold’s Gym (A, p. 18) 

X 

Theatre Camp* (B, p. 18) 

X 

Wild About Art (C, p. 18) 

X 

Wilderness Skills* (C, p. 18) 

X 

*Note: Age/skill restrictions apply. Please check each camp’s description for details.

5655 Thompson Rd., DeWitt, NY 13214 

Camper Name (first, last): ___________________________________ 

Week 1 June 26 – 30 

o Nitzanim (p. 6) o Gaming Camp* (C, p. 7) 

o CIT (p. 22) o Gymnastics (B, p. 17) 

o Camp Aide (p. 22) o Horseback Riding* (P, p. 17) 

o Junior Camp Aide (p. 22) o Tennis with Gold’s Gym (A, p. 18) 

o All Sports Cafe (C, p. 6) 

Week 2 July 3–7 

o Nitzanim (p. 6) o Dance Camp (C, p. 7) 

o CIT (p. 22) o Day Tripper* (B, p. 7) 

o Camp Aide (p. 22) o Painting Camp (C, p. 17) 

o Junior Camp Aide (p. 22) o Photography Camp with SU* (A, p. 18) 

o Basketball* – beginners (B, p. 6) 


o Nitzanim (p. 6) o Horseback Riding* (P, p. 17) 

o CIT (p. 22) o Nature Nuts (C, p. 17) 

o Camp Aide (p. 22) o Soccer* – beginners (B, p. 18) 

o SyraCruisin’ (p. 23) o Theatre Camp* (B, p. 18) 

o Bowling at Bowl-Mor Lanes (A, p. 6) o Wild About Art (C, p. 18) 

o Gymnastics (B, p. 17) 


o Nitzanim (p. 6) o Circus Camp (P, p. 7) 

o CIT (p. 22) o Dance Camp (C, p. 7) 

o Camp Aide (p. 22) o Fencing w/ Syracuse Musketeers* (B, p. 7) 

o SyraCruisin’ (p. 23) o Golf w/ Drumlins Country Club (A, p. 17) 

o Boys Lacrosse w/ Le Moyne College (B, p. 6) o Wilderness Skills* (C, p. 18) 

o Ceramics (B, p. 7) 


o Nitzanim (p. 6) o Gymnastics (B, p. 17) 

o CIT (p. 22) o Kitchen Science* – grades 4-6 (B, p. 17) 

o Camp Aide (p. 22) o Outdoor Inspiration (C, p. 17) 

o SyraCruisin’ (p. 23) o Puppetry (A, p. 18) 

o Baseball with Le Moyne College (B, p. 6) o Secret Agent Camp* – grades 1-3 (B, p. 18) 

o Bricks 4 Kidz (P, p. 7) 

Week 6 July 31 – August 4 

o Nitzanim (p. 6) o Ceramics (B, p. 7) 

o CIT (p. 22) o Fishing with Bill Wade* (B, p. 7) 

o Camp Aide (p. 22) o Glitter & Glam Camp (C, p. 17) 

o Junior Camp Aide (p. 22) o Horseback Riding* (P, p. 17) 

o Basketball* – advanced (B, p. 6) o Secret Agent Camp* – grades 1-3 (B, p. 18) 

Week 7 August 7–11 

o Nitzanim (p. 6) o Bricks 4 Kidz (P, p. 7) 


o Camp Aide (p. 22) o Karate with CNY Karate (B, p. 17) 

o SyraCruisin’ (p. 23) o Rocketry Camp* (B, p. 18) 

o 3D Art (C, p. 6) o Soccer* – advanced (B, p. 18) 

Week 8 August 14–18 

o Nitzanim (p. 6) o Fantastic Figures and Superheroes (C, p. 7) 


o Camp Aide (p. 22) o Horseback Riding* (P, p. 17) 

o SyraCruisin’ (p. 23) o Kitchen Science* – grades 1-3 (B, p. 17) 

o All Sports Cafe (C, p. 6) o Secret Agent Camp* – grades 4-6 (B, p. 18) 


2017 School-Age 

and Teen Camp Registration 

Camp Prices (per week) 

$156 Members 

Nitzanim 

$203 Non-members 

CIT 

$52 JCC Family Memberships Only 

$233 Members ($10 off per week when you 

register for all 8 weeks!) 

SyraCruisin’ 

$286 Non-members ($10 off per week when 

you register for all 8 weeks!) 

Camp Aide $103 JCC Family Memberships Only 

Specialty 


Use one form per child. 

No refunds after May 19. 

Premium 

Level 

Level A 

Level B 

Level C 

$240 Members 


$215 Members 


$199 Members 


$187 Members 


Early/Late Care # of Weeks Amount Due 

Early Care (7:30–9 am) 

$16 per week 

Late Care (4–6 pm) 

$16 per week 

Prorated if in After Camp 

Clinic – $9 per week 

Subtotals 

Billing Summary 

Weeks 1–4 Camp Fees 

Weeks 5–8 Camp Fees 

Total Camp Fees 

Early/Late Care Fees 

Registration Fee $20 

Subtotal 

Deposit $35/week 

Total Enclosed 

Weeks 1–4 balance due 6/15/17 

Weeks 5–8 balance due 7/15/17 

Payment Information 

Are you a JCC member? o Yes o No 

Payment Method o Cash o Check o Credit Card 

Credit Card # 

Cardholder Name 

Expiration Date 

Signature 

Please complete other side > 



2017 School-Age 

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER - and CAMP Teen RISHON Camp Registration 

2015 School-Age and Teen Camp Registration 


• Carefully One form read per the child. registration and 

• general Please camp print neatly. information. 

• Please Complete print both neatly. sides of this form. 

• Mailing Please and read billing registration will be and sent general to the 

camper’s information address. before completing this 

form. 

• No Mailing third-party and billing billing. will be sent 

to the Camper’s address. 

• Many camps have grade and equipment 

• 

requirements. 

Third-party billing 

Please 

will 

check 

not be 

program 

done. 

• descriptions *Many camps before have completing 

grade and 

registration. 

equipment requirements. Please check 

program descriptions prior to completing 

registration. 

JCC Membership 

Are you a JCC member? Yes No 


JCC Membership # 


Bus Transportation Request 

CAMPER INFORMATION 

Last Name First Name Age 

Address Sex (circle one) M F 

City State Zip 

Phone 

Birthdate 

T-Shirt Size (circle one) 

Youth: 

(6-8) (10-12) (14-16) Adult S M L 

School 

Grade Entering 

(2017-18) 

Child lives with Parent #1/Guardian Parent #2/Guardian 

PARENT #1 / GUARDIAN INFORMATION 

Last Name 

First Name 

Work Phone Home Phone Cell Phone 

Occupation 


Last Name 

Email 

First Name 


Occupation 

Email 

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (Other than Parent) MUST BE LOCAL 

Parents: Using the bus stop numbers from 

page 5 of the brochure, please indicate 

the stop most convenient for you for 

both the AM and the PM bus runs. 

AM ____________________________ 

PM ____________________________ 

How did you hear about us? 

(Please check the appropriate items) 

__ Friend/neighbor/ 

current member 

__ JCC membership 

mailings 

__ Attended 

camp previously 

__ Internet 

__ Post Standard 

__ Family Times 

__ Syracuse Parent 

__ Jewish Observer 

__ Camp Fair 

__ Other – Please 

Explain: 

EXTRA T-SHIRT ORDER FORM 

Please order my son/daughter extra camp 

T-shirts. 

Number of shirts___________________ 

Size: (circle one) Youth: (6-8 ) (10-12) (14-16) 

Adult: S M L 

Enclosed, please find $8.00 for each T-shirt 

ordered. Remember - Every camper will 

receive a free T-shirt at the start of his/her 

first session. 

Name # 1 Phone #1 Phone #2 Relationship 


PERMISSIONS 

My 

My son/daughter 

son/daughter 

has 

has 

my 

my 

permission 

permission 

to 

to 

go 

go 

on 

on 

field 

field 

trips 

trips 

during 

during 

the 

the 

time 

time 

camp 

camp 

is in 

is 

session. 

in session. 

I understand 

I understand 

that 

that 

I will 

I 

be 

will 

informed 

be informed 

of the 

of 

exact 

the 

exact date, time date, and time, destination and destination of each trip of each in advance trip in advance of departure. of departure. Field trips Field may be trips weather may be permitting. weather permitting. I give permission I give for permission my child to for go my 

child on trips to with go on persons trips with designated persons by designated the JCC Camp by the Director. JCC Camp Director. 

My son/daughter has my permission to participate in JCC overnights. Participation is not mandatory and signature does not guarantee 

My 

participation. 

son/daughter 

Overnights 

has my 

will 

permission 

take place 

to 

weeks 

participate 

2, 4, 6, 

in 

and 

JCC 

8 

overnights. 

of camp. Children 

Participation 

must be 

is 

enrolled 

not mandatory 

in camp the 

and 

week 

signature 

of an 

does 

overnight 

not guarantee 

in order 

participation. Overnights will take place weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8 of camp. Children must be enrolled in camp the week of an overnight in 

to participate. Additional charges apply. 

order to participate. Additional charges apply. 

I give permission for photographs of my son/daughter to be used in any camp publicity or promotion. 

I give permission for photographs of my son/daughter to be used in any camp publicity or promotion. 

______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ __________________ 

Camper’s __________________________________________ Name Parent/Guardian __________________________________________ Signature ___________ 

Date 

Child’s Name Parent/Guardian Signature 


Date


2017 After-Camp Clinics 

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER - CAMP RISHON Registration 

2016 After-Camp Clinics & Teen Fitness Registration 


One form per person. 

• Carefully read the registration and 

• 

general 

Please 

camp 

print clearly. 

information. 

Complete both sides of this form. 

• Please print neatly. 

• Complete shaded area of Registrant 

Information (camper’s info). 

Please read registration and general 

• Please information indicate before After-Camp completing Clinics this 

session(s) form. near bottom of page. 

• Mailing and billing will be be sent to the 

camper’s to the child’s address. address. 

• No Third-party third-party billing billing. will not be done. 

• Please indicate sessions for your child’s 

registration on the right. 

• If camper is registered for School-Age 

Camps, please complete shaded area 

only for After-Camp Clinic registration. 



REGISTRANT INFORMATION 

Last Name First Name Age 

Address Sex (circle one) M F 


T-Shirt Size (circle one) 

Phone 

Youth: (6-8) (10-12) (14-16) Adult S M L 

Birthdate 

Physician 

School 


Last Name 

First Name 

Grade Entering 

(2017-18) 

Phone 


Occupation 

Email 


Last Name 

First Name 


PAYMENT INFORMATION 

Are you a JCC member? 


Payment 

Method 

Account 

Number 

Cardholder 

Name 

Expiration 

Date 

Signature 

Cash 

Check 

BILLING SUMMARY 

Total Fees 

Subtotal 

Total 

Enclosed 

Yes 

No 

Credit Card 

Occupation 

Email 

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (Other than Parent) MUST BE LOCAL 



Please Make Your Selection(s) 

After-Camp Clinics ($10 Mem. /$15 Non-Mem.) 

Movin' & 

Groovin' 

Cardio Hoops 

Week 4 - 7/17 & 7/19 

Week 6 - 7/31 & 8/2 

Week 3 - 7/10 & 7/12 

Week 5 - 7/24 & 7/26 

Week 7 - 8/7 & 8/9 

Boys Teen Training 

T/Th Noon-1 pm 

Girls Teen Training 

T/Th 3:30-4:30 pm 

Plyometrics 

Mon Noon-1 pm 

Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8 


FOR 

OFFICE 

USE ONLY 

Payment Received ________________ Amount ________________ Date ________________ Initials ________________ 

Batch # ________________ Membership Type ________________ Membership # ________________ 



Waiver 

2017 After-Camp Clinics 

Registration 

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER - CAMP RISHON 

2016 After-Camp Clinics & Teen Fitness Registration 


The undersigned hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Jewish Community Center, its agents, 

and independent contractors from and against any and all claims, damages and expenses arising out of damages, 

bodily injury, sickness or death resulting from use of this facility and/or participation in any activity in the Jewish 

Community Center Family Sports and Fitness Center. 

I understand that there are risks associated with participation in any exercise program, including but not limited to 

abrasions, musculoskeletal injuries, abnormal blood pressure, fainting, irregular heart rhythms, and in rare instances, 

heart attack, stroke or death. I understand that should I have any known medical condition, that it is my responsibility 

to consult with a physician before participating, and I acknowledge that by signing below, I am taking full responsibility 

for my health should I choose not to consult a practitioner. 

I understand that it is my responsibility to abide by all the rules of the facility. 

I have read the preceding paragraphs as acknowledged by my signature. 

Child Name __________________________________________________________ 

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________ 

Date of Birth __________________ 

Date _________________________ 

Name _______________________________________________________________ 

Address ______________________________________________________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________ 

City _________________________________________________________________ 

State ____________________________________ Zip _______________________ 

Home Phone _________________________________________________________ 

Work Phone _________________________________________________________ 

12 JCC of Syracuse | 2017 Summer Camp Guide



2017 Early Childhood Camps Registration 

Tenokia 

Early Childhood Camps 

6 weeks - 18 month 

• One form per child 

• Please print neatly 

• All boxes must be completed 

• Please read general information 

before completing this form 

• Mailing and billing will be sent 

to the Camper’s address 

• Please indicate days and times for 

your child’s camp registration below. 

• There will be a $20 fee for any changes 

made after initial registration 

K’Ton Ton 

Chaverim 

Yeladim 

Gesher 

18 month - 2 years old 

3 year olds 

4 year olds 

Entering Kindergarten 


CAMPER 

Last Name First Name Age (yr. mo. ) 

Address 

Birthdate 


Phone 

E-mail 

Physician 


Last Name First Cell: 

Phone/Employer 


Phone 

E-mail: 

Last Name First Cell: 

Phone /Employer 

E-Mail: 

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (Other than parent) MUST BE LOCAL 

Name Day Phone Relationship 

Name Day Phone Relationship 

PAYMENT INFORMATION 

Are you a JCC member? Yes No 


Payment 

Method 

Account 

Number 

Cardholder 

Name 

Cash 

Check 

Credit Card 

BILLING SUMMARY 

Total Camp Fees 

Total Weeks 1–4 

Total Weeks 5–8 

Registration Fee $20 

Deposit $35/week 

Total Amount Due Now 

Week 1 June 26 - June 30 

M-F M/W/F T/TH 

9-1 7:00-1 9-3:45 7:00-6 

Week 2 July 3 - July 7 (not 7/4) 


9-1 7:00-1 9-3:45 7:00-6 

Week 3 July 10 - July 14 


9-1 7:00-1 9-3:45 7:00-6 



9-1 7:00-1 9-3:45 7:00-6 



9-1 7:00-1 9-3:45 7:00-6 

Week 6 July 31 - August 4 


9-1 7:00-1 9-3:45 7:00-6 

Week 7 August 7 - August 11 


9-1 7:00-1 9-3:45 7:00-6 

Week 8 August 14 - August 18 


9-1 7:00-1 9-3:45 7:00-6 

Expiration 

Date 

Signature 

V-Code: 

Total Amount Enclosed 

Balance due on 6/15/17 

Balance due on 7/15/17 

T-Shirt Size (Circle) 

6m 12m 18m 2T 3T 4T 

Youth Small Youth Medium 

FOR OFFICE 

USE ONLY 

Payment Received ____________ Amount ____________ Date ____________ Initials ____________ 

Class List _________________ Tracking _________________ Trinexum __________________________ 




2017 Early Childhood Camps Fee Schedule 

Camp Tenokia (infant care is monthly only) 

Session 1 - June 26 - July 21: $1,072 Members 

Session 2 - July 24 - August 18: $1,072 Members 

$1,125 Non-Members 

Camps K’Ton Ton and Chaverim 

Members Non-Members 

7am to 6pm 

5 days/week $237.00 $290.00 

M, W, F $200.00 $252.00 

T, Th $174.00 $211.00 

9am to 3:45pm 

5 days/week $212.00 $268.00 

M, W, F $182.00 $218.00 

T, Th $131.00 $166.00 

Important pick-up information for 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. campers: 

If you also have children attending the JCC’s School-Age Camp, please 

come pick up your ECDP camper first by 3:45 p.m. 

7am to 1pm 

5 days/week $181.00 $230.00 

M, W, F $148.00 $180.00 

T, Th $118.00 $158.00 

9am to 1pm 

5 days/week $162.00 $201.00 

M, W, F $114.00 $146.00 

T, Th $101.00 $122.00 

Camps Gesher and Yeladim 

Members Non-Members 

7am to 6pm 

5 days/week $231.00 $294.00 

M, W, F $193.00 $247.00 

T, Th $169.00 $215.00 

9am to 3:45pm 

5 days/week $207.00 $263.00 

M, W, F $175.00 $223.00 

T, Th $125.00 $160.00 

Important pick-up information for 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. campers: 

If you also have children attending the JCC’s School-Age Camp, please 

come pick up your ECDP camper first by 3:45 p.m. 

7am to 1pm 

5 days/week $174.00 $230.00 

M, W, F $144.00 $191.00 

T, Th $112.00 $158.00 

9am to 1pm 

5 days/week $156.00 $197.00 

M, W, F $112.00 $143.00 

T, Th $ 95.00 $120.00 

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY 

Batch # Member Type Member # 

Code Week # Amount 



Please complete and submit this form along with the Membership Application form on page 16. 

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS 

Membership Options & Rates 

RATES (ANNUAL / MONTHLY) 

FULL-FACILITY 

CATEGORY CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 

(FITNESS) NON-FITNESS 

Family A 2-Parent Family 

2 adult caregivers, children and dependent students within a 

single household $823 / $71 $441 / $40 

Family B 1-Parent Family 1 adult caregiver, children and dependent students $598 / $54 $334 / $32 

Couple C Adult Couple 1 adult couple with no dependants living at home $711 / $63 $399 / $37 

Individual D Individual Adult* 1 adult age 18+ $520 / $47 $299 / $27 

Student E Individual Student* Any student age 14+ with valid student ID $329 / $30 N/A 

Senior F Senior Adult 1 adult age 60+ $463 / $42 $129 / $14 

Senior G Senior Special 1 adult age 60+, weekdays only $261 / $25 N/A 

Senior H Senior Couple 2 married adults, one is age 60+ $643 / $57 $199 / $19 

*Individuals age 35 and younger may add a spouse to a Full-Facility (Fitness) membership for an additional $99/year. 

ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION 

I Mitzvah Monetary tax-deductible contribution in addition to any membership Any amount 

J Silver Monetary tax-deductible contribution in addition to any membership $100 

K Gold Monetary tax-deductible contribution in addition to any membership $200 

L Platinum Monetary tax-deductible contribution in addition to any membership $300 

LOCKER RENTAL (Full-Facility memberships only; optional) 

M Small Annual cost for a small personal locker; limited availability $95 

N Large Annual cost for a large personal locker; limited availability $195 

ONE-TIME ENROLLMENT FEE (New and lapsed memberships only) 

Full-Facility (Fitness) members – A, B, C, D $50 Non-Fitness members – A, B, C, D $30 

Full-Facility (Fitness) Student/Senior – E, F, G, H $25 Non-Fitness Senior – F, H $15 

PLEASE FULLY COMPLETE... 



In the spirit of 

Tzedakah, please 

consider making 

a tax-deductible 

contribution 

along with your 

membership 

payment. 

Today’s Date: Full Name: Date of birth: 

REGISTRATION CODE AMOUNT 

Membership Type (A–H) 

Additional Tax-Deductible Contribution (I–L) 

Locker Rental (Full-Facility only; M–N) 

Enrollment Fee (If applicable) — 

TOTAL 

PAYMENT METHOD q Check (Payable to JCC of Syracuse) q Cash (Do not send cash in the mail) 

q Credit Card (MC, Visa, Discover, Amex) 

Acct. #: Exp. Date: Security Code: 

Please complete 

the Membership 

Application on 

the next page. >> 

Cardholder Name: 

Signature: 



Please complete and submit this form along with the Membership Options & Rates form on page 15. 

PRIMARY MEMBER 

Title q Mr. q Mrs. q Dr. q Ms. Gender q Male q Female 



Membership Application 

Last Name First Name Date of Birth 

Address City State Zip 

Home Phone Cell Phone Email 

Occupation 

Employer 

Emergency Contact Name Phone Relationship 

Synagogue Affiliation (optional) q No Affiliation q Not Applicable 

How did you hear about us? 

MEMBER #2 

Title q Mr. q Mrs. q Dr. q Ms. Gender q Male q Female 

Last Name First Name Date of Birth 

Address City State Zip 

Home Phone Cell Phone Email 

Occupation 

Employer 

CHILDREN/DEPENDENT STUDENTS 

Last Name First Name Gender Date of Birth School Grade/Year 

q Need to list additional children? Please use a separate sheet. 

AGREEMENT/SIGNATURE 

q M 

q M 

q M 

q M 

q F 

q F 

q F 

q F 

I, the undersigned primary member, for myself and all 

persons listed above, hereby agree to the following: 

I am applying for membership with the Jewish 

Community Center (JCC) of Syracuse. I agree to 

abide by its rules and bylaws. I understand that all 

members 18 years and older may participate in the 

JCC’s annual meeting. 

I understand that membership dues are payable in full 

at the time of joining or renewal unless a payment plan 

has been approved in advance. A payment plan only 

specifies the manner in which payments will be made 

and does not reflect a month-to-month membership 

commitment. If paying by monthly automatic payments 

from a credit card, I authorize the JCC of Syracuse to 

automatically charge my credit card account for each 

consecutive month of the plan. 

I understand that membership dues are automatically 

renewed each year unless I give notice in writing. 

Note that the JCC of Syracuse reserves the right to 

cancel a membership for any reason at any time with 

appropriate notice. I understand that membership 

is not transferable and membership dues are 

non-refundable. 

I have read and agree with these membership terms 

as acknowledged by my signature below. 

Primary Member’s Signature 

Date 






Glitter and Glam Camp 



• Price Level: 

C 

You will have a fabulous time this week being 

a fashionista at camp with your friends. Come 

together for a week of glamorous activities. We’ll 

make our own beauty products, tie die, style hair 

and nails, paint body art and more! Enrollment: 


Golf with Drumlins 

Country Club 

• Week 4: July 17–21 



Learn golfing fundamentals including full swing, 

chipping, putting, rules and etiquette. Lessons 

will be held at Drumlins Country Club by their 

professional staff. Each camper will get quality 

time with the instructors and receive a certificate 

upon completion at the end of the week. 

Requirements: Campers are encouraged to bring 

their own clubs. Drumlins has a supply of clubs 

to share as well. Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and 


Gymnastics with 

Sherri Lamanna 

• Week 1: June 26–30 

• Week 3: July 10–14 

• Week 5: July 24–28 





Beginners to level 8. Uneven parallel bars, 

balance beam, vault, and floor exercises will 

improve strength and coordination. Field trips to 

Westside Gymnastics two days each week. All 

instructors are trained in gymnastics. Enrollment: 


Horseback Riding 

with Trillium Stables 

Daily Field trip to Trillium Stables, Lafayette! 

• Week 1: June 26–30 

• Week 3: July 10–14 





Riding and horsemanship will be covered. Each 

day will include grooming and riding (indoor and 

outdoor facilities), plus hands-on demonstrations. 

Helmets will be provided. Requirements: Campers 

must wear stretchy or loose fitting long pants and 

closed-toed shoes. Waiver for Trillium Stables 

must be completed. Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and 


Karate with Marvin Labbate’s 

CNY Karate 

Daily field trip to CNY Karate! 




Daily karate workout with Marvin Labbate 

and the experts of CNY Karate in East 

Syracuse. Enhances motor skill progression 

while addressing lifestyles and self-discipline. 


campers. 

Kitchen Science 


grades 4 & up 

Week 5: July 24–28 

• For children entering grades 1–3 

Week 8: August 14–18 


Turn the kitchen into a science lab! We have 

recipes for gak, crystals and homemade root 

beer! Campers will take a field trip to the Museum 

of Science and Technology (MOST) and create 

concoctions to take home! Requirements: 

Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty. 


campers. 

Nature Nuts 

• Week 3: July 10–14 


grades 1 & up 


This camp is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. 

Go into nature for games, crafts and creativity. 

Campers will take field trips to discover the nature 

in our backyards. Participate in animal tracking, 

making bird feeders, planting, scavenger hunts, 

hiking and more. Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and a 


Outdoor Inspiration 

with Mark Raush 

• Week 5: July 24–28 



Take a field trip to Green Lakes State Park with 

a sketchbook to capture the beauty of nature 

forever! You’ll use watercolors to bring the 

splendor of the outdoors into the art room. Draw 

and paint outdoors, and let the wonders of nature 

inspire your work! Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and 


Painting Camp 


• Week 2: July 3–7 (not 7/4) 



Campers will experience and try out different 

types of paints in order to express themselves, 

including water color, tempra, and acrylics. 

Discover YOUR painting medium while creating 

true works of art. Campers will take a field trip 

to the Everson Museum to see other paintings 

and get inspired. Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and 


Use the registration 

form on page 9. > Continued on page 18 






Photography Camp 

with SU Light Work 

Daily field trip to SU Light Work! 

• Week 2: July 3–7 (not 7/4) 

• For children 

entering 

grades 3 & up 


This photography-intensive camp will 

teach campers how to take photos 

while strolling the SU campus and 

surrounding area. Campers will also learn how 

to organize, edit, manipulate and enhance 

images using a computer, and take home a disc 

of finished photos at the end of the week. A 

digital camera is recommended, but not required. 


campers. 

NEW Puppetry Camp 

• Week 5: July 24–28 


grades 1 & up 


Celebrate the arts through masks, puppets, 

performing and more. Children will lean the tricks 

and the trades of performing live. Campers will 

create their own puppets and work together 

to put on a production for all to see on Friday! 

Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 

campers. 

Rocketry Camp 



grades 4 & up 


Make and launch your very own rockets! Spend 

the week learning and experimenting with 

the physics behind rocketry. Construct and 

personalize a rocket of your own and watch it 

soar. Learn the fundamentals and safety of model 

rocketry. We will launch our rockets right here at 

camp for all to see. Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and 


It pays to become a JCC member 

and $ave on summer camp! 

Secret Agent Camp 

• For children entering grades 1–3 


Week 6: July 31 – August 4 




Spend the week training like a secret agent. Learn 

skills in disguise, surveillance and decoding. We’ll 

cover it all this week. Spend one day playing 

laser tag with your fellow agents at Fun Junction 

and another day getting agent training at the 

Museum Of Science and Technology (MOST). 

Each camper will get secret agent equipment to 

keep. Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and maximum of 

24 campers. 

Soccer with Le Moyne College 

• Beginner players 


• Advanced players 



Learn to play soccer from the Le Moyne College 

players. Campers will experience soccer by 

playing games, running drills and fine tuning skills. 

Bring your A game! Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and 


Tennis with Gold’s Gym 

• Week 1: June 26–30 



Campers will learn and practice the skills 

necessary to play tennis at a level that will keep 

them challenged and enthusiastic. Requirements: 

Tennis rackets are required, although Gold’s Gym 

will have a few to be shared. Enrollment: Minimum 

of 8 and maximum of 24 campers. 

Theatre Camp 

• Week 3: July 10–14 



Join us as we enter the creative world of Postmodern 

Theatre where the only limitation is your 

imagination! Campers will learn the basics of this 

incredible and important style through games and 

exercises, as well as working together to create 

their own performance at the end of the week 

for all to see. Watch as we transform everyday 

objects and situations into the very essence of 

performing art. No experience necessary, only 

curiosity and the desire to learn! Enrollment: 

Minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 campers. 

Wild About Art 


• Week 3: July 10–14 



Take a trip to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo with 

sketchbook in hand and learn the art of drawing 

living creatures. Prefer something a little more 

ferocious? Give dinosaurs a try! Use different 

media to complete your projects, and try your 

hand at replicating body features and animal 

movements. This camp is gonna be wild! 

Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and maximum of 

24 campers. 

Wilderness Skills 

• Week 4: July 17–21 



Spend your week learning how to survive in the 

great outdoors. Build tools and shelter from things 

found in the wild and learn the correct way to use 

a compass. Light campfires without matches, build 

your own compass, and make a solar oven. We 

will develop skills in forest areas two days of the 

week, learn how to tie knots, and have a survival 

kit to take home. Enrollment: Minimum of 8 and 



form on page 9. 




Clinics 

After-Camp Clinics 

After-Camp Clinics are available two days 

a week to give your child a more enriching 

after-camp experience. This year we are 

offering two fitness programs through the 

JCC Sports & Fitness Center. 

To participate in After-Camp Clinics, 

campers must be registered for camp 

during that particular week. Please indicate 

on the registration form whether you need 

Late Care on non-clinic days. The cost of 

Late Care will be prorated. Please use the 

After-Camp Clinic registration form and be 

sure to complete all waivers. 

Days: Mondays & Wednesdays 

Time: 4:15 pm 

Cost: $10/week for members, 

$15/week for non-members 

Movin’ & Groovin’ 

• Week 4: July 17 & July 19 

• Week 6: July 31 & August 2 

Bring your energy to move and groove to 

fun, upbeat music. This class is for all levels. 

Comfortable clothes and sneakers are required. 

Cardio Hoops 



• Week 7: August 7 & August 9 

Hoop your way to happiness and health. 

A colorful mix of dance, play, games and 

movement designed to support physical activity. 

This class is for all levels. 



The JCC pool is a gathering place for our 

members and a great place to be when 

the weather gets hot. Maximize your 

membership by enjoying the pool in the 

evenings after work, on the weekends 

with family and friends, and complete your 

morning workout by swimming some laps. 

Incorporating the pool in your personal 

training can add a new dimension to your 

fitness program. Utilize this great aerobic 

opportunity during our lap swimming hours 

and make the most of the upcoming pool 

season! 

Whatever needs the pool may satisfy, we 

know it will provide many hours of rewarding 

recreation for you and your family. Some 

of our aquatics programs that will run 

throughout the course of the swimming 

season include learn-to-swim lessons, private 

and semi-private lessons, swim team, adult 

lap swim and children’s pool parties. 

2017 Pool Season 

Calendar 

Saturday, May 27 

Monday, June 26 

Tuesday, July 4 

Monday, Sept. 4 

Pool opens at 9 am 

Learn to Swim lessons begin 

Camp Rishon begins 

Holiday; pool open 9 am – 7 pm 

Labor Day; last day pool is open for the season 

Pool hours before and after Camp Rishon season 

Saturday, May 27 – Sunday, June 25 and Saturday, Aug. 19 – Monday, Sept. 4 

Sunday – Friday 

9 am – 7 pm 

Saturday 

10 am – 7 pm 

Lap Swim (Mon.–Fri. only) Ends at noon 

Camp Rishon season 

Monday, June 26 – Friday, Aug. 18 

Monday – Friday 

3:30 pm – 8 pm 

Saturday 

10 am – 7 pm 

Sunday 

9 am – 7 pm 

Lap Swim only (Mon.–Fri. only) 8–9 am 

15 minutes each hour may be designated for Adult Swim and 

can be scheduled by request with the lifeguards on duty. 

WATCH 

FOR OUR POOL 

GUIDE COMING 

OUT IN EARLY 

MAY! 



JCC Camp Rishon 


Infants 6 weeks old through children entering kindergarten 

Pam Ranieri 


315.445.2040 x123 

pranieri@jccsyr.org 

Amy Bisnett 

Assistant 


315.445.2040 x120 

Early Childhood Camps Main Office 

315.445.2040 x120 

Medical Exam 

/ecdpjccsyr 

A medical exam within 

one year of the start of 

camp is required for every 

new camper. Absolutely 

no exceptions can be 

allowed. Campers presently 

enrolled in our Jerome & Phyllis Charney Early 

Childhood Development Program (ECDP) 

school-year program must have an exam on file 

that is current (less than 1-year old) or provide 

an updated one. Exam documentation is 

required on an approved NYS Office of Children 

and Family Service form that will be sent to 

each camper after their registration has been 

processed. 

Summer Camp Dates 

Week 1 .................. 6/26 – 6/30 

Week 2 ............. 7/3 – 7/7 (not 7/4) 

Week 3 ...................7/10 – 7/14 

Week 4 .................. 7/17 – 7/21 

Week 5 .................. 7/24 – 7/28 

Week 6 ................... 7/31 – 8/4 

Week 7 ................... 8/7 – 8/11 

Week 8 .................. 8/14 – 8/18 

What you need to know... 

Camp runs for 8 weeks 

Our Early Childhood Camps encompass the high standards Monday–Friday 

of our school-year Early Childhood Development Program. June 26 – August 18 

We believe camp should be the place for making new friends 

No camp on July 4 

and having fun-filled days. Our goal is to provide a summer of 

developmentally appropriate, interactive, outdoor activities that are sure to create 

special memories for even our youngest campers. 

General information 

Staff 

Year-round Early Childhood Director Pamela 

Ranieri and Assistant Director Amy Bisnett 

supervise our Early Childhood Camps. 

Experienced early childhood professionals from 

our school-year program and carefully selected 

college students staff our camp groups. 

These skilled, trained counselors care about 

children and offer guidance, support, 

encouragement, enthusiasm and love. 

Schedule 

Our camp activity schedules are based 

on a five-day week. To accommodate 

varying family needs, we allow campers to 

choose to join us for fewer days in a week 

on Tuesday and Thursday or Monday, 

Wednesday and Friday. Campers that 

choose these lesser time options will get 

to experience a wide variety, but not all, of 

the activities summer camp offers. Tenokia 

have the extended full-day option only. 

Important pick-up information for 

9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. campers: If you also have 

children attending the JCC’s School-Age Camp, 

please come pick up your ECDP camper first by 

3:45 p.m. 

Groups 

Children are placed according to chronological 

age so that we can offer a developmentally 

appropriate and safe program. Absolutely 

no exceptions can be allowed. All programs 

(except off-site field trips for Gesher and 

Yeladim campers) are held at the JCC. Each 

group has their own individual, air-conditioned, 

brightly lit and developmentally equipped room 

to utilize as their special indoor home base. 

Following our licensing policies, our five unique 

Early Childhood Camps are: 

• Tenokia (meaning nursery) for campers 

who will be 6-weeks old after 6/26/17. 

• K’Ton Ton (meaning little ones) for toddlers 

18-months old by 6/26/17. 

• Chaverim (meaning friends) for campers 

who will be 3-years old by 6/26/17. 

• Yeladim (meaning children) for campers 


• Gesher (meaning bridge) for campers who 

will be entering kindergarten in the fall. 

Activities 

Throughout the summer there are cookouts, 

picnics, ice cream socials and other special 

activities planned for your child. Camp groups 

regularly have a friendship circle and each age 

level joins to celebrate Shabbat on Fridays. All 

children attending the Early Childhood Camps 

K’Ton Ton, Chaverim, Yeladim and Gesher have 

an opportunity to participate in daily activities, 

which include: 

• Art 

• Sensory experiences 

• Music and movement 

• Outdoor active play 

In addition, Camps K’Ton Ton, Chaverim and 

Yeladim take time out each afternoon for nap 

time. Camps K’Ton Ton, Chaverim, Yeladim and 

Gesher have daily Red Cross swim lessons 

each morning. Camp Gesher also has daily free 

swim in the afternoons. 


JCC Camp Rishon 



Infants 6 weeks old through children entering kindergarten 

Camp Tenokia 

Tenokia, meaning “nursery,” is for campers who 

will be 6-weeks old after 6/26/17. 

Our youngest campers are provided with an 

environment rich in language, high touch and 

active play. We offer a positive and balanced 

experience through a variety of activities, 

including stories, sensory exploration, songs, 

tummy-time and time spent exploring their 

world. Our experienced and nurturing staff 

strive to create a secure attachment with 

each individual infant. We support the value 

of child-directed play while promoting positive 

relationships with peers and adults. We 

understand the importance of establishing a 

good rapport between caregiver and parents. 

Therefore, we encourage parent involvement 

and open communication. We also encourage 

breastfeeding and parent visits throughout the 

day, whenever possible. 

Session activities include: 

• Free Play 

• Tummy Time 

• Stories 

• Daily Strolls 

• Music & Movement 

• Songs & Stories 

• Naps* 

• Mealtimes* 

• Art 

*Schedule will change as needed for each individual 

infant. 

Camp K’Ton Ton 

K’Ton Ton, meaning “little ones,” is for campers 

18-months old by 6/26/17. 

Our toddler group begins to experience camp 

with age-appropriate activities certain to make 

any child smile. Small groups allow our trained 

staff to give the children the time and attention 

that busy toddlers need. 


• Daily Red Cross swim lessons (morning) 

• Art 


• Songs and games 


• Stories and flannel board 

• Daily afternoon nap time 

• Shabbat 

• Friendship circle 

• Bi-weekly cookout or ice cream social 

Camp Chaverim 

Chaverim, meaning “friends,” is for campers 


Our three-year-old group really begins to 

experience camp with a full program loaded 

with fun and new experiences. Our trained 

counselors guide campers through a day of 

adventure and exploration. 



• Art 

• Nature activities 


• Gross motor activities 


• Shabbat 




Camp Yeladim 

Yeladim, meaning “children,” is for campers who 

will be 4-years old by 6/26/17. 

Our 4-year old pre-K campers are exposed to 

very busy, active days full of a wide range of 

activities. To make sure that they are always on 

the “go,” each session’s activities include: 



• Art 



• Gross motor activities 

• Guest entertainers 

• Free play on fenced-in playground 


• Shabbat 

• Off-site field trip (morning) 


JCC indoor camp 

activities are held in 

air conditioned rooms. 

Camp Gesher 

Gesher, meaning “bridge,” is for campers who 

will be entering kindergarten in the fall. 

Gesher campers participate in field trips 

and “Good Deeds and Goodies” (scheduling 

prohibits half-day campers from taking 

advantage of afternoon activities even on an 

extra time basis). Camp Gesher offers Late 

Night with Gesher (for an extra fee) where 

campers are given another opportunity for 

free swim, are served dinner and participate 

in a special themed activity, all supervised by 

Gesher counselors. 

Note: There are no additional charges for Camp Gesher 

field trips. Published fees are all-inclusive. 




• Shabbat 

• Daily free swim (afternoon) 



• Art 

• Sports 

• Off-site field trip (morning) 

• “Good Deeds and Goodies” (afternoon)* 

• Late Night with Gesher (optional evening 

program) 

*Scheduling prohibits half-day Gesher campers from 

taking advantage of these afternoon activities on an 

extra time basis. If you would like your child to attend 

the afternoon activities, please make sure to register 

them for the 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. option. 

Use the 

registration 




JCC Camp Rishon Teen & Pre-Teen Programs 

Junior Camp Aide 

• For campers entering grades 7–10 

• Week 1: June 26–30 

• Week 2: July 3–7 (not 7/4) 


This program is designed for pre-teens and 

young teens who are too old for our School- 

Age Camp but still too young to become a 

Camp Aide or CIT. Junior Camp Aides will 

learn valuable skills such as teamwork and 

cooperation as they prepare to become a future 

Camp Aide or CIT. Participants will still be 

able to enjoy the daily camp experience while 

taking on more responsibility than the average 

camper. The Junior Camp Aide fee is $103 per 

week for JCC of Syracuse members and $155 

per week for non-members. 

Camp Aide 

• Camp Aides must be 14-years old at 

time of attendance 

• Weeks 1–8 

Each Camp Aide will work with a counselor 

as a job coach during his or her week at the 

JCC. The Camp Aide will be assigned to a 

group and assist the counselors and CITs. 

Camp Aides will have the added advantage 

of participating in the programs of their group. 

Swimming, field trips and overnights are all 

included in this camp. Camp Aides may be 

required to attend a meeting/training with the 

Camp Director. Though there is no guarantee of 

group assignments, the Camp Director will work 

with the Camp Aides in order to accommodate 

their interests. Requests are encouraged, 

but not guaranteed. JCC of Syracuse Family 

Membership is required to enroll in the Camp 

Aide program. The fee is $103 per week. Space 

is limited. 

Counselor in Training (CIT) 

• CITs must be 15-years old at 

time of attendance 

• Weeks 1–8 

Develop leadership skills, learn the basics of 

camp counseling, and provide support to camp 

groups. Each CIT will be assigned to a group 

that he or she will assist all week long. CITs will 

report to counselors and the head counselor for 

job duties. An interview may be required prior to 

acceptance. CITs may need to attend counselor 

meetings and/or training. This is a great way to 

get some experience before applying to be a 

Camp Counselor at the JCC next summer! JCC 

Family Membership is required to enroll in CIT. 

The CIT fee is $52 per week. Space is Limited. 





SyraCruisin’ Travel Camp for Teens 

Calling All Teen Adventurers! 

Experience a new adventure each day 

SyraCruisin’ Travel Camp for Teens is designed 

exclusively to meet the needs of today’s young 

teens entering grades 7–10. We’ll take regular 

field trips to places that have been selected 

based upon the capability to encourage social 

and cultural awareness, community service, 

team building and just plain fun! Each session 

will feature different field trips so each day will 

be completely different from the next. Trips will 

include overnights every other week all around 

New York State! 

SyraCruisin’ schedule 






We’ve added more field trips and less 

downtime at the JCC this summer! 

What you can expect each week 

• Local and/or regional field trips—no same 

field trip will occur twice! 

• One community service day. Teens will 

give back to the community by volunteering 

at Camp Rishon or other public service 

or nonprofit organizations. Everyone will 

earn certificates 

of completion 

for these service 

hours. 



• Overnights on weeks 3, 5 and 8. 

• All field trips and fees are included in the 

price of camp. Late return to the JCC on 

some nights. 

Have the time of your life... 

Sign up for all five weeks or go week-to-week. Camper 

space is limited, so please register early! 

Time: 9 am – 4 pm, Monday–Friday 

• Early Care available 7:30–9 am and Late Care 

available 4–6 pm daily. 

Fees: 

• $233/week for members*, $286/week non-members 

Minimum of 12 campers with a maximum of 24 each week. 

Questions? Call 315-445-2360. 

*Member rates apply to JCC Family Memberships only. Not valid with 

student memberships. 


Sam Pomeranz 

Jewish Community Center of Syracuse 

5655 Thompson Rd. 

DeWitt, NY 13214 

NONPROFIT ORG. 

U.S. POSTAGE 

PAID 

SYRACUSE, NY 

PERMIT NO. 2392 

Join the JCC today and... 

$ave big on summer camp enrollment 

plus swim in our pool all summer long! 

Affordable Fitness and Non-Fitness 

membership options available. 

For more information, 

call our Membership Director 

Nick Finlayson at 315-445-2040, ext. 140.

2017 JCC Summer Camp Guide

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