2018 JCC Summer Camp Guide

JCC Camp Romano
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Early Childhood Camps
Infants 6 weeks old through children entering kindergarten
Camp Tenokia
Tenokia, meaning “nursery,” is for campers who
will be 6-weeks old after 6/25/18.
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 6/25/18.
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.
Session activities include:
• Daily Red Cross swim lessons (morning)
• Art
• Music and movement
• Songs and games
• Outdoor active play
• 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
who will be 3-years old by 6/25/18.
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.
Session activities include:
• Daily Red Cross swim lessons (morning)
• Art
• Nature activities
• Music and movement
• Gross motor activities
• Outdoor active play
• Shabbat
• Friendship circle
• Daily afternoon nap time
• Bi-weekly cookout or ice cream social
Camp Yeladim
Yeladim, meaning “children,” is for campers who
will be 4-years old by 6/25/18.
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:
• Daily Red Cross swim lessons (morning)
• Daily afternoon nap time
• Art
• Nature activities
• Music and movement
• Gross motor activities
• Guest entertainers
• Free play on fenced-in playground
• Friendship circle
• Shabbat
• Off-site field trip (morning)
• Bi-weekly cookout or ice cream social
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.
Session activities include:
• Daily Red Cross swim lessons (morning)
• Music and movement
• Shabbat
• Daily free swim (afternoon)
• Friendship circle
• Nature activities
• 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
form on page 11.
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