2017 JCC Summer Camp Guide

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JCC Camp Rishon School-Age Camps Children entering grades 1–6
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
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Camps
Specialty 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
• Week 8: August 14–18
• For children entering grades 1 & up
• Price Level: C
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
• For children entering grades 1 & up
• 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
• Price Level: B
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
maximum of 24 campers.
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
• For children entering grades 1 & up
• Price Level: B
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
maximum of 24 campers.
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