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Welcome 

Dear Parents, 

Amazing activities, spectacular staff, and incredible campers make us a SUMMER CAMP OF EXCELLENCE! 

Camp Sol Taplin at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center is a safe, exciting, and transformative 

experience for children. We are proud to be continually rated one of the top summer camps in Miami- 

Dade County. We are an inclusive Jewish community that celebrates diversity and a place where children 

of all backgrounds can grow, learn, deepen their connections to one another, and enhance their Jewish 

identity. 

From day one, our staff and counselors create an environment of magical and unforgettable experiences 

for all campers. Every day offers new adventures, friendship, and memories. From swimming and sports, 

to music, drama, and art, Camp Sol Taplin will ensure that your camper has endless opportunities to explore 

his/her interests and discover new ones. 

While summer camp is all about fun, your camper’s safety is our first priority. Camp Sol Taplin is led by a team 

of experienced professionals, many of whom return summer after summer. Our staff members are carefully 

screened and committed to enriching camper’s lives. All of our staff participates in training prior to the start 

of camp. Experienced educators tailor our camp programs and activities to each group’s 

developmental needs. 

At Camp Sol Taplin, we encourage Ikkarim (Guiding Principles) in our efforts to enrich the lives of our 

community... 

•Tikkun Olam - Repairing the World •Shleimut - Wholeness of Mind, Body & Spirit 

•Chavaya Yehudit - Jewish Life •Kehillah U’Mishpacha - Community of Friends & Family 

•Hachnassat Orchim - Welcoming All 

We know that every year, we leave camp with new experiences, new memories, and new friends. 

We know that your kids will too. 

Eva Rub Josh Weingard Guila Mermelszteyn Chris Moltmann 

Co-Camp Committee Co-Camp Committee Camp Director Camp Director 

Chair 

Chair 

Academy Camps • Ages 20 months - 6 years 

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Academy Camps have a small counselor to camper ratio. Instructional swim, art, music, sports, nature and play are 

part of your preschooler’s camp day. Campers thrive in a nurturing, enthusiastic, supportive and structured environment. 

Special attention is given to the social growth and emotional development of each camper. 

Making friends, instilling Jewish identity, and creating a lifetime of memories are also intermingled in your camper’s day. 

Swim Academy Half Day 

Age 30 – 40 months (must be potty trained) 

Your First-Time Camper will experience: 

•Field Trip 1x/per session 

•One hour of instructional swim daily 

focusing on survival skills and water safety 

•One hour will be spent each day with the 

Academy Educator for games and activities focusing on 

gross motor skills and fine motor coordination. Campers 

will also participate in art, little sports, and story time 

• Pick-up at 12:30 pm after lunch 

Swim Academy 

Age 3 ½ years old to Entering K 

(must be potty trained) 

Your new or returning Camper will enjoy: 

•Swim 5x/week • Field Trip 1x/per session 

•Instructional swim focusing on water safety, survival skills, 

stroke technique and development. Campers will have 

an additional free swim period two times per week. 

•Campers will enjoy other activities such as sports, drama, 

art, tennis, library, and one hour each day with the 

Academy Educator 

•Pick-up at 2:45pm. Extended day option until 3:45pm 

available 

Sports Academy 

Age 3 ½ years old Entering K (must be potty trained) 

Bring your game to a whole new level! 

•Swim 4x/week • Field Trip 1x/week 

•Emphasis on playing the “right way” 

•Concentration on sportsmanship, team participation, 

and willingness to listen and learn 

•Campers will participate in basketball, soccer, 

swimming, and a variety of other sports and 

activities 

•Campers are given the tools needed to create a 

positive environment where they can play and learn 

skills as they “have a ball” 

•Pick-up at 2:45pm. Extended day option until 3:45pm 

available 

WEEKLY CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 

•Arts & Crafts •Gymnastics •Traditions •Basketball •Story Telling •Zumba® •Soccer •Tennis 

•Dance •Cooking •Karate •Robotics •Fencing •Fitness 

•Game Room •Outdoor Games •Music •Field Trips •Kabbalat Shabbat 

•Israeli Culture •Boker Tov (Flag Pole)•Instructional Swim •Drama 

•Jewish Games and more...

Variety Camps • Ages 3 - Grade 8 

Variety Camp is summer camp like you remember – filled with a little bit of everything and a whole lot of fun! 

Each day of camp brings its own excitement. Jewish traditions, archim (values), and ruach (spirit) are incorporated into 

every camp day. All campers will participate in a Kabbalat Shabbat Celebration and our Friday Spirit event. 

Nitzanim (Little buddies) - Must be 3 years old by 6/18/2012 

(must be potty trained) 

Give your tot a delicious taste of what camp is like 

•Swim 5x/week 

•Each group will have its own well-equipped classroom to 

explore and discover new skills 

•Nitzis will enjoy water play, songs, dance, lots of messy play, 

sports, arts, special group activities and much more 

•Quiet time after lunch to re-energize for an afternoon of fun 

Kitanim (Small ones) – Must be 4 years old by 9/1/12 

Set the stage for your child’s lifelong love of camp 


•Counselors trained to make campers feel safe and secure 

away from home 

•Activities including sports, art, tennis, drama, 

gymnastics, music and cooking 

Tsofim (Scouts) – Entering K 

Where new and lasting friendships are created 


•Campers grow, explore, and develop in a fun and safe 

environment 

•Jewish games, basketball, drama, sports 101, art, soccer, 

dancing, and lots more will keep your camper ecstatic 

every day 

Yeladim (Children) – Entering Grade 1 

Yeladim will be the heart of your child’s summer adventure 


•Campers will build social & individual skills, discover new 

talents, and make new friends 

•Days are filled with a variety of sports, musical games, art, 

karate, cooking, traditions, and many group activities 

•We instill confidence and enjoyment in all campers 

while they start to grow independently 

Chaverim (Friends) – Entering Grades 2 & 3 

Jewish values, traditions and “ruach” (spirit) are incorporated 

through song, games and celebrations 


•Chaverim campers are encouraged to develop 

meaningful bonds with their peers as they play 

together as a team and in group activities 

•Every day is different as campers will enjoy fitness, Israeli 

culture, sports 101, drama, tennis, music, and robotics 

•Campers will have a balanced blend of athletic, 

cultural and social activities 

Giborim (Heroes) – Entering Grades 4 & 5 

Special emphasis on manheegut (leadership) 

and chaverut (friendship) will highlight the summer 


•Positive peer relations are established through 

dynamic group activities 

•Campers will enjoy an array of many activities 

including cooking, basketball, Jewish games, fitness, 

drama, and karate 

•Great environment for a more innovative camp 

experience with challenging and creative 

programming 

Madli-Teen (Cool kids) – Entering Grades 6-8 

Madli-teen campers have the opportunity to serve as 

role models for the younger campers as well as their 

peers 


•Campers will participate in fun activities to strengthen 

their interpersonal skills and self-esteem 

•Group and individual activities include soccer, drama, 

tennis, traditions, karate, Israeli culture, basketball, and 

much, much more 

•Group Mitzvot (good deeds) projects outside the MAR- 

JCC will be planned to help teach campers responsibility 

and tikkun olam (repairing our world) 

Specialty Camps • Grades PreK - 5 

Specialty Camps are all about learning. Whether your camper would like to learn a new skill or just enjoy an 

already found hobby, our Specialty Camps are a fun and enriching experience for children of all ages. A minimum of two 

periods a day will be devoted to learning skills taught by professionals. Campers attending Speciality Camps will also 

enjoy the variety of activities listed on page 2. 

Junior Aquatics – Entering Grades 1 & 2 

For the kid that is a fish at heart 

•Swim 4x/week • Field trip 1x/week water fun related 

•Schedule includes diving and stroke perfection 

•Late night at the MAR-JCC 1st session 

•Sleep-over at the MAR-JCC 2nd session 

All Sports – Entering Grades 1 & 2 

Learn new skills and improve old ones while having a blast 

•Swim 4x/week • Field trip 1x/week 

•Run, throw, shoot, pass, and jump will improve motor skills 

and hand-eye coordination 

•Basketball, soccer, and flag football will be highlighted 

•Team work and sportsmanship (rachmanus) are crucial 

Super Sports - Entering Grades 3 & 4 

Excellence is a positive attitude on and off the field 


•Focus will be on teamwork, fundamental skills, and sportsmanship 

which are necessary to compete 

successfully. Basketball, soccer, and flag football will be 

highlighted 

•Attention to improving each camper’s confidence and 

skills in individual and team sports will be the focus 

•Sleep-over at the MAR-JCC 2nd session 

Soccer 

Junior Soccer: Entering Grades 1 & 2 

Senior Soccer: Entering Grades 3 - 5 

Bring your “A” game 


•Perfect the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, and 

player positioning 

•Every player will feel like a champion learning new 

techniques and team tactics needed for success 

Future Stars Tennis – Entering Grades 1-3 

You only live once, but you get to serve twice 


•The fundamentals of tennis will be learned including foot 

work drills, strategy, creative activities, and match play 

•Campers will be taught the fundamentals of tennis using 

the USTA Quick Start Tennis Program, which includes skills, 

technique, fitness and match play. Etiquette and sportsmanship 

are the focus 

Gymnastics 

Tiny Gymnastics: Entering Pre K4 – K 

Gymnastics: Entering Grades 1-4 

Why walk when you can flip, twist and tumble 


•Staff leads a fun and challenging camp for the beginner 

to the advanced gymnast improving strength, flexibility, 

and coordination 

•Balance, personal spirit, and self-confidence are learned 

while training on the floor apparatus and learning 

cheerleading routines 

Summer Shlichim (Emissaries) 

Each year, we have guests from Israel - Summer Shlichim 

who are talented, professional young people who have 

completed their army or national service and are experienced 

in areas of formal and informal education as counselors, 

teachers, youth, or childcare workers. 

They share their culture, language, and ruach (spirit) with 

our campers. Families can share this international experience 

by extending home hospitality. Please contact Dror 

Gershoni, our Community Shaliach at 305-932-4200 ext. 128, 

if you are interested in housing our Israeli guests.

Premier Camps • Ages K - Grade 8 

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Premier Camps are programs created around one theme and are devoted to improving skills and knowledge. 

Learning from professionals will help improve your camper’s technique and performance. Jewish principles such as 

Avodat Tzevet (teamwork) are emphasized in all our activities. Campers attending Premier camps will also enjoy the 

variety of activities listed on page 2. 

T’Nuah (Dance) 

Tiny T’Nuah: Entering Grades K & 1 

T’Nuah: Entering Grades 2 – 6 

“So you think you can dance” 


•Campers will be exposed to jazz, ballet, hip hop, 

salsa, Israeli dance, and belly dancing while working 

on flexibility, rhythm, coordination, movement, and 

age appropriate choreographed dances 

•Dancers will work on choreographed performances 

which will be held at the end of each four (4) week 

session 

Camp Picasso - Entering Grades 1 – 4 

We believe that children are as unique as the art they 

create 


•Introducing the budding artist to many forms of 

media including painting, drawing, ceramics, 

fabrics, papier-mache´, and more 

•Camp Picasso will have a gallery-style exhibition at 

the end of each four (4) week session 

Senior Aquatics – Entering Grades 3 & 4 

What’s cool about Sr. Aquatics this summer 


•Sr. Aquatics will offer fun and motivating aerobic 

workouts focusing on stroke technique, endurance 

& strength, snorkeling and water polo 

•Fun and water-related field trips weekly, with one 

(1) overnight trip each session 

J-CAT Summer Stock - Entering grades 1-5 

Be a part of Broadway Magic! 

•Swim 3x/week • Field trip 3x/session 

•Curtain up on J-CAT’s theatre camp, where kids take center 

stage 

•Learn the ropes of acting, singing and dancing with our staff of 

trained theatre professionals 

•Musical show at the end of each session for the entire camp 

Girls, Inc! – Entering Grades 3 – 5 

Amazing camp for the all-around girl 

•Swim 3x/week • Field trip 1x/per week 

•Featuring alternating week long specialties in what GIRLS like. 

Includes art with different media, boot camp and nutrition, 

jewelry making, soccer, painting, cake decorating and more 

(focus areas subject to change) 

Mad, Mad Science 

Junior: Entering Grades 1 & 2 

Senior: Entering Grades 3 – 5 

This ain’t summer school. New experiments for 2012 


•Campers will make volcanoes erupt, motors roar and test 

scientific theories in their science lab. Projects like making 

rockets, slippery slime, solar powered cars and more! 

•While getting their hands dirty, campers will enjoy learning 

about astronomy, biology, modern science, technology 

and much more 

Tennis Academy - Entering Grade 4-8 

Let’s have a “ball” this summer! 


•Provides all around tennis instruction, proper stroke, grip, foot 

work, coordination and match tactics 

•Focus on plymetrics and fitness training 

•Learn sportsmanship and proper tennis etiquette 

Extreme Camps & Teen Camps • Grades 5-10 

*Extreme T’Nuah - (Dance) Entering Grades 5 – 7 

Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with heart is 

another 


•An essay is required prior to registration detailing the 

reason for the dancer’s interest in this camp. An audition 

may be required 

•Trip to a New York dance studio will highlight the summer. 

Dance sequences and exciting choreography will be 

showcased at the end of the session 

•Learn the ultimate steps and moves from the best dance 

teachers. Features ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and street dancing 

•This camp is offered Session I only 

*Extreme Adventure – Entering Grades 5 -7 

Got EXTREME 

•Swim 2x/week • Field trip 3x/week + Golf 2x/week 

•This is the camp that takes it to the next level. Adventure 

seekers will enjoy kayaking, rock climbing, scuba diving, 

snorkeling, go carting and golf at Turnberry Isle Resort 

•There will be a one-day mitzvah (good deed) project 

each session 

•Extended trips Session I: All Florida trip - Theme Park 

Adventures including Busch Gardens and Universal 

Studios 

•Extended trip Session II: Pocono Mountains, PA – Trip to 

the NJY Camp Mountain Top for amazing activities 

including hiking, pottery, zip lining, arts and much 

more. Will enjoy a Shabbat experience at Camp 

Mountain Top 

*Extreme Sports – Entering Grades 5 -7 

State-of-the-art athletic experience 

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•Focus will be on a different sport each week. Sportsmanship, 

successful techniques and teamwork (Avodat 

Tzevet) are key components of our program. There will 

be weekly scheduled competitions 

•Extended trip Session I: Atlanta, Georgia Road Trip: 

Includes Six Flags Over Georgia, Atlanta Braves base 

ball game, white-water rafting, Stone Mountain laser 

light show and tour the World of Coca-Cola 

•Extended trip Session II: Pocono Mountains, PA – Trip to 

the NJY Camp Mountain Top for a week of learning in 

the specialty camp of your choice 

*Extreme J-CAT - Entering Grades 6 – 9 

Take your Broadway dreams to the next level 

• 2x/per week theatre related •Swim 2x/week Field trip 

•Sing, dance, and act while getting a glimpse of the world of 

theatre 

•Extended Trip Session I: Orlando–Enjoy Disney Theme parks & 

shows, while participating in Disney’s “Broadway Magic” musical 

theatre workshop. Perform on the Downtown Disney stage! 

•Extended Trip Session II: New York–Off to the Big APPLE to 

enjoy a Broadway show, sightseeing and much more. Will 

participate in a master class taught by Broadway performers 

•Musical Review will be performed at the end of each session 

*Teen Travel – Entering Grades 7-9 

Returns after another triumphant summer of exploration and 

adventures 

•Field trip 5x/week 

•Rock climbing, water parks, team building activities, 

kayaking, water skiing, and go-carting are just a few of the 

fun daily field trips Teen Travel enjoys during the summer. Not 

only will teens build new friendships, but they will also acquire 

skills to help develop self-confidence. A special component 

of Teen Travel will include a different meaningful community 

based Mitzvah (good deed) project each session 

•Extended trips Session I: Road Trip to New Orleans, with fun 

stops and activities along the way 

•Extended trip Session II: Cruise-2nd annual! All aboard for fun 

in the sun at sea! 

Madatzim (Junior Leader) – Entering Grades 9 & 10 

“I never thought being a Madatz could make me feel 

sooooooo good” 

•A unique program designed to introduce 9th & 10th 

grade teens to work with kids. Each madatz will be 

assigned to a specific group 

•Sessions on leadership skills, decision making, college 

information, and many more topics will be explored 

•The Madatzim program requires an interview 

and letter of recommendation prior to registration. 

Please contact Nancy Carroll at 305-932-4200 ext. 136 

•Participants may receive community service hours 

*Please Note: Extended trip meals are kosher style. Glatt kosher meals are 

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available upon prior request. Camps may incur additional fees for trips based 

on current travel market. Luggage fees will be the responsibility of each 

camper. Itineraries activities subject to change.

Koach/Ometz Summer Experience & Maccabi Camps 

Koach/Ometz Summer Experience 

Koach – Special Needs – Entering K-8 

This program provides an educational, creative, socially 

and emotionally safe environment for children and teens 

with special needs. 

Eligible campers are mainstreamed in our Variety Camps, 

participating in all of the same activities, while being buddied 

with a shadow. 

In order to ensure a positive experience, this unique program 

requires an intake application prior to acceptance. 

This program is not subject to sibling discount. 

June 18–July 13: 1st 4 weeks - $1,900 

June 18 –July 27: 6 weeks - $2,850 

June 18 –August 10: 8 weeks - $3,800 

Ometz Summer Work Experience 

Age 15 + 


A stimulating environment with 

hands-on experiences is created for 

each camper, with the goal of instilling 

confidence, developing social 

and life skills, increasing attention span and improving fine 

and gross motor abilities. 

Campers experience regular activities including swimming, 

music, karate, special events and more. 

As part of their work experience, participants train at local 

businesses such as retail stores and/or restaurants. 

June 25–August 3: 6 weeks only - $2,710 

Policies & Procedures 

JCC Maccabi Games, Memphis, TN 

& Houston, TX – Ages 13-16 

Maccabi Games is a world famous 

Olympic style event which provide 

Jewish youth with cultural as well as 

athletic events. The JCC Maccabi Games celebrates 25 

years of fun, sportsmanship and athletic competition. Team 

NMB will consist of boys and girls competing in basketball, 

flag football, dance, soccer, and tennis. Athletes will train for 

three weeks at the MAR-JCC prior to their competition in 

Memphis and Houston. The games strengthen a personal 

connection with Judaism, continuing the historic sports 

tradition passed on from generation to generation. 

For tryouts call Chris Moltmann at ext 193. Registration must 

be completed by April 1, 2012. 

Maccabi fee includes round-trip airfare, home hospitality, all 

meals and uniforms. 

Memphis, TN – August 5-10, 2012 - $2195 

Houston, TX – August 5-10, 2012 - $2195 

At the time of print, it was not determined by JCC Maccabi 

Program which team will be selected for which venue. 

Maccabi Athletes may incur additional fees for trips based 

on current travel market. Luggage fees will be the 

responsibility of each participant. 

This program is not subject to sibling discounts. 

JCC Maccabi Artsfest, Houston, TX 

Ages 14-17 

JCC Maccabi Artsfest is an arts experience for 

Jewish teens. It features dynamic workshops, 

exhibitions, performances, community service 

and social activities while strengthening their 

bonds to their Jewish heritage and to Israel. 

Teens will be working closely with artists in visual arts, 

instrumental music, vocal music theater, dance, creative 

writing, photography, culinary arts and more. 

Artsfest fee includes round-trip airfare, home hospitality and 

all meals. 

Houston: August 5-10, 2012 - $2195 

Maccabi Artfest participants may incur additional fees for 

trips based on current travel market prices. Luggage fees will 

be the responsibility of each camper. 

This program is not subject to sibling discounts. 

2012 MAR-JCC CAMP SOL TAPLIN POLICIES & PROCEDURES 

Eligibility for Enrollment: 

1. Enrolling families must have a current membership in good standing with 

the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center (MAR-JCC) throughout 

the entire camp season. Membership dues and other MAR-JCC financial 

obligations must be current at time of registration. 

2. All campers must be able to use the bathroom independently by the first 

day of camp. 

Registration: 

1. Each registration form must be accompanied by the following: 

a. Membership Fast Pass, which confirms that your membership is 

current and that you are current with your financial obligations, 

is available in the Membership office. 

b. First camp payment, including $250 non refundable deposit per 

camper. 

2. All enrollments are subject to space availability. You will be notified if you 

have selected a camp in which capacity has been reached. A wait list for 

each camp will be established. Families on the wait list will be notified 

if/when space becomes available. We reserve the right to cancel any 

camp due to lack of enrollment. 

3. All buddy requests should be made on the registration form. Every effort 

is made to accommodate one request per camper, however requests cannot 

be guaranteed. Please note that some camps are grouped by ability 

and skill level. 

4. A 10% sibling discount is applied and deducted from the lower camp fee. 

Discount also applies to transportation and Kid Konnection fees. Not 

applicable for Maccabi programs. 

5. Payments can be made in installments through May 11, 2012. Final payment 

of camp fees is due no later than May 11, 2012. Registration forms 

turned in after May 11, 2012 must be paid in full at time of registration. 

6. Acceptable forms of payment include: check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, 

American Express and cash. 

7. There will be a $30 charge for each NSF check or returned EFT debit. 

There will be a $10 charge for each declined credit card transaction. 

Special Service: 

In the event our staff sees your camper is having difficulty within the structure 

we provide, we reserve the right to have our behavioral specialist conduct an 

observation and oversee the implementation of behavior modification programs 

with staff and your camper. If, after the implementation of these procedures, 

your camper continues to experience difficulty, we may recommend 

that your camper participate in a shadow program, which we provide in cooperation 

with the Or Gadol Department for an additional fee. 

Financial Assistance: 

1. Qualifying families who need to apply for financial assistance must submit 

an application by April 2, 2012. 

2. Financial assistance applications are available upon request from Galit 

Shemesh, Social Worker (305) 932-4200 ext. 142. Limited funds are available. 

Scholarship requests will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve 

basis. Please submit applications as early as possible. 

3. All inquiries and financial assistance applications are kept confidential. 

Changes and Additions: 

1. In order to request a change, a drop/add form must be completed in the 

Membership office. 

2. Changes and additions are subject to space availability. 

3. A $75 change fee is applied for each drop/add per child. 

Refund & Cancellation Policy: 

1. Refund requests must be made in writing to the Executive Director prior 

to May 11, 2012. 

2. All refunds will be subject to a $75 processing fee and a $250 non refundable 

registration fee per child. 

3. Camp fees are NON REFUNDABLE after May 11, 2012, including, but not 

limited to absences, withdrawals, inclement weather or in the event a 

camper is asked to leave camp for disciplinary reasons. 

4. MAR-JCC Membership is NON REFUNDABLE. 

Camp Communication: 

1. All Camp Sol Taplin communications will be provided through email. It is 

the responsibility of each parent/guardian to regularly check email for pertinent 

camp information. 

2. If your email address changes, it is your responsibility to provide any 

changes to the Membership office and the Camp Sol Taplin staff. 

Accident Form/Medications: 

1. I understand that if medical forms are not completed by the child(ren)’s 

physician (dated after August 18, 2011, and turned into the Membership 

office prior to June 1, 2012, the MAR-JCC has the right to refuse entry to 

camp with no refund. 

2. All medications must be clearly indicated on the health form and on applicable 

medication forms. All medications will be maintained in the 

camp’s infirmary and dispensed by the Camp Medic with written permission 

from the parent/guardian. 

3. A Camp Medic will staff the camp infirmary from 9AM-4PM. 

4. The cost of accident insurance is included in your child’s camp fee, as described 

herein. The accident insurance plan is a supplemental policy to 

the current policy that covers the camper and will cover medical expenses 

that the camper’s personal policy does not pay (i.e., deductibles 

and percentages not included in the policy (80%-20% plans) up to 

$10,000 per incident. If the camper is not already covered by a health insurance 

plan, the camp policy will pay 100% after proof of non-insurance 

is supplied to our carrier, up to $10,000 per incident, except for a $75 deductible 

per accident. NOTE: Parent/guardian is responsible for payment 

of all medical expenses incurred. Call Ruthie Williams-Cass at 305-932- 

4200 x133, to submit a claim. 

5. The health history provided to the camp of my child(ren) is correct so far 

as I know, and the child(ren) that I have registered have permission to 

engage in all prescribed camp activities, except as noted by the examining 

physician and myself. 

6. I understand that the MAR-JCC does not assume responsibility for any injury. 

In case of medical emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician, 

selected by the MAR-JCC, to secure proper treatment for my 

child(ren) and I assume responsibility for all fees. I also understand that 

the MAR-JCC will offer assistance with filing the claim, but assumes no 

responsibility for the fees or payment from the insurance company. 

Food Policy: 

1. All lunches and snacks served at Camp Sol Taplin (including daily field 

trips) are glatt kosher. 

2. In keeping with MAR-JCC’s kashrut (dietary laws) policy, no food or 

snacks may be sent from home. 

3. Ice water is provided throughout the day. 

4. Extended trip meals are kosher style. Glatt kosher meals are available 

upon prior request. 

Inclement Weather: 

1. All outdoor activities and field trips are suspended during inclement 

weather. 

2. Alternate indoor activities will be offered. 

3. There are no refunds due to inclement weather. 

4. Carpool may be delayed due to inclement weather. 

5. Camp Sol Taplin will close following the National Hurricane Center warning 

for our area. 

Field Trip Policy: 

Should the camper be unwilling, unable or chooses to forgo the designated 

field trip, alternate accommodations are not available. 

General Policies: 

1. Camp Sol Taplin and MAR-JCC are not responsible for lost or stolen articles. 

2. I hereby authorize Camp Sol Taplin and MAR-JCC to include my 

child(ren)’s photograph, voice, or other likeness in photographs, videos, 

printed or recorded material, including but not limited to, use on the Internet 

and MAR-JCC website. I understand further that I will not have 

any opportunity to approve or review the finished product that may be 

used in conjunction therewith or the use to which it may be applied. 

3. I agree to pay the program(s) fees in which my child(ren) is/are registered, 

including registration, processing and late fees where applicable. If payments 

are not received by due date, the MAR-JCC reserves the right to 

institute legal action to enforce its rights, in which event Parent(s) or 

Guardian(s) will be responsible for all costs of collection, including reasonable 

attorney’s fees. 

4. I hereby give permission for my child(ren) to participate in all camp activities, 

including planned and unplanned trips away from the camp site.

Registration Form 

Michael- Ann Russell Jewish Community Center 

Sanford L. Ziff Campus 

Camp Sol Taplin 

Michael-Ann Russell JCC 


Summer 2012 

camp sol taplin 

THIS IS YOUR EMERGENCY INFORMATION. PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY 

FAMILY INFORMATION 

Last Name: 

Membership #: 

Home Address: 

City: State: Zip: Country: 

Primary email: Secondary email: 

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION 

DURING THE SUMMER, CAMPER(S) LIVES WITH: 

BOTH PARENTS MOTHER FATHER 

JOINT CUSTODY GRANDPARENT(S) OTHERS 

Mother/Guardian Last Name: Father/Guardian Last Name: 

First Name: First Name: 

Cell Phone: Cell Phone: 

Home Phone: Home Phone: 

Occupation: Work Phone: Occupation: 

Work Phone: 

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION 

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, WE WILL ATTEMPT TO CONTACT A PARENT/GUARDIAN. PLEASE PROVIDE TWO ADDITIONAL PEOPLE WHO 

HAVE AUTHORITY TO MAKE ALL DECISIONS REGARDING YOUR CHILD(REN) IF WE ARE UNABLE TO REACH A PARENT/GUARDIAN. 

1st Emergency Contact Name: 

Phone 1: Phone 2: 

2nd Emergency Contact Name: 

Phone 1: 

Phone 2: 

PICK-UP AUTHORIZATION 

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF PEOPLE WHO ARE AUTHORIZED TO PICK UP MY CHILD(REN) FROM CAMP SOL TAPLIN. I WILL NOTIFY THE 

CAMP OF ANY PICK-UP CHANGES FOR THE DAY IF APPLICABLE. PLEASE NOTE PROPER IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ANYONE 

PICKING UP YOUR CHILD(REN). 

Name: 

Phone 1: Phone 2: 

Name: 

Phone 1: 

Phone 2: 

MEDICAL INFORMATION 

Physician Name: 

Physician Phone : Dentist Name: 

Dentist Phone: 

Allergies and Dietary Restrictions: 

LIST ANY SEVERE REACTIONS TO DRUGS, FOODS, INSECT BITES AND POISON IVY. 

Medical Conditions: 

INCLUDING PHYSICAL, MENTAL, OR PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS REQUIRING MEDICATION, TREATMENT, OR SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS WHILE AT CAMP. 

Current Medications: 

LIST ALL CURRENT MEDICATIONS, INLCUDING PRESCRIBED AND OVER-THE-COUNTER. 

Camper Information 


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Fees/Transportation/Kid Konnection (before & after care) 

Month Camp 4 Weeks 6 Weeks 8 Weeks 

Early 1/2 day Academy $1675 

Registration Academies $1360 $1990 $2260 

Prices Variety $1075 $1435 $1750 

Through Specialty $1285 $1725 $2110 

Feb 29, Premier $1360 $1900 $2310 

2012 Extreme* $1910 N/A $3360 

Teen Travel* $2310 N/A $3720 

Month Camp 4 Weeks 6 Weeks 8 Weeks 

March- 1/2 day Academy $1910 

June Academies $1575 $2215 $2495 

2012 Variety $1290 $1660 $1985 

Specialty $1500 $1950 $2345 

Premier $1575 $2125 $2545 

Extreme* $2095 N/A $3545 

Teen Travel* $2495 N/A $3945 

*Extreme and Teen Travel Camps may incur additional fees for trips based on 

current travel market prices. 

Madatzim 4 weeks - $535 

8 weeks - $775 

•Session I - 4 Weeks/June 18 – July 13 

•Session II - 4 Weeks/July 16 – August 10 

•Session III - 6 Weeks/June 18 – July 27 

•Session IV - 6 Weeks/July 2 – August 10 

•Session V - 8 Weeks/June 18 – August 10 

Camps 

Variety Camps: Nitzanim, Kitanim, Tsofim, Yeladim, Chaverim, 

Giborim, Madli-Teen 

Specialty Camps: Soccer, Junior Aquatics, All Sports, Super Sports, 

Future Stars Tennis, Tiny Gymnastics, Gymnastics 

Premier Camps: Tiny T’nuah, T’nuah, Picasso, Tennis Academy, 

Senior Aquatics, J-CAT Theatre, Girls, Inc., Mad, Mad Science 

Extreme Camps: Extreme Adventure, Extreme T’nuah, 

Extreme Sports, Extreme J-CAT 

Teen Camps: Teen Travel, Madatzim, JCC Maccabi Games, 

JCC Maccabi Artsfest 

•Register by February 29, 2012 and receive 2011 prices 

(With the exception of Extreme & Teen Travel Camps) 

•Early Registration - Save at least $185 per camper! 

•Pay in Full by January 31, 2012 and receive an 

additional 5% discount! (Must be paid at time of registration) 

Kid Konnection (after care) 

An optional extended day program is available morning and afternoon. Morning care includes 

outdoor play and quiet games, while afternoon care may include swim, athletics, movie, game 

room and snack. 

Morning: 7:30am - 8:45am 

Afternoon: 4-6pm, Monday-Thursday, 4-5pm Friday. A $5 late fee will be collected for each 

additional 10 minutes after 6pm Monday - Thursday and 5pm on Fridays. 

4 weeks $245 • 6 weeks $355 • 8 weeks $435 

Academy Extended Day: 2:45-3:45pm 

4 weeks.......................$140 

6 weeks.......................$185 

8 weeks.......................$225 

Bus Transportation 

A1A Transportation has been transporting our campers for many summers. Bus stops are available 

from Sunny Isles Beach to Hollywood. 

Transportation AM and PM 

4 Weeks-$325 • 6 Weeks-$415 • 8 Weeks-$505 

Transportation AM or PM 

4 Weeks-$255 • 6 Weeks-$315 • 8 Weeks-$370 

All Access Membership Rates: Effective January 1, 2012 

Family:.............................$80/month 

Single Parent Family:.....$70/month 

Student:...........................$46/month 

Rates based on yearly contract. Includes a $3 per month processing fee will apply to monthly membership 

payments. 

Out of town membership: $295/year 

(For campers who reside outside Miami-Dade and Broward Counties) 

Ask about our Founders Club Membership and its privileges! Call the Membership Office for more information 

at 305-932-4200 ext. 145/146. 

Payment Agreement Form 

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PAYMENT AGREEMENT FORM 

Every camp application must be accompanied by this form, which is an agreement to pay by check or 

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credit card. (Includes the $250 non-refundable fee per child.) All remaining camp balances are due on the 

dates shown below. 

FEES AMOUNT ENCLOSED 

1. Membership Fee Membership renewal date 

(If renewal date is prior to 8/31/12) _____________________________ $__________________ 

2. Camp Fee 

First payment due upon registration Check #____________________ $ __________________ 

Remaining Payments (If applicable) 

January 16, 2012 $ __________________ 

February 15, 2012 $ __________________ 

March 15, 2012 $ __________________ 

April 16, 2012 $ __________________ 

May 11, 2012 $ __________________ 

Member Name: ______________________________________ Membership Number: __________________ 

Billing Name__________________________________________ Cellular Phone: ________________________ 

(if different than member name) 

Credit Card Number:__________________________________ Expiration Date:________________________ 

Billing Address_________________________________________ VIN#___________________________________ 

Child 1 Camp Choice:________________________________ Camp Price: $ _________________________ 

(choose most expensive camp for Child 1) 

Child 2 Camp Choice:________________________________ Camp Price - 10% discount $ ____________ 



Other (Kid Konnection, Transportation):___________________________________________ $ ____________ 

OPTIONAL: CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATION________________________________ $ ____________ 

TOTAL DUE: 

In the event that the MAR-JCC commences legal action to recover past due fees, charges, etc. for any program offered by the 

MAR-JCC, the MAR-JCC shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. By signing this agreement, I hearby agree to 

the payment plan set forth above and to abide by, and follow the policies and procedures, set forth on page 8, and all other 

terms described herein. 

NAME 

_________________________________________SIGNATURE__________________________________________DATE___________ 

(please print)

Sponsor A Camp/ Parties 

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Sponsor Happiness! 

Donuts ARE NOT just for Birthdays! 

Celebrate a Birthday or any special occasion! 

Donuts for group of up to: 24 campers-$25 48 campers-$40 

All orders must be accompanied by order form and 

payment at least one week prior to party date. 

If you have any questions, call Shirley 305-932-4200 ext. 151. 

Camper 

Name:______________________________________________ 

Unit/Group:_________________________________________ 

Birth Date:__________________________________________ 

Party Date:_________________________________________ 

Parent’s 

Name:______________________________________________ 

Parent’s 

Cell:________________________________________________ 

Sponsor A Camp For $500 

Your tax deductible contribution will enable deserving children 

the opportunity to attend our summer camp through The Camp 

Sol Taplin Scholarship Fund. 

Yes, I would like to sponsor Camp: _______________________. 

Sponsorship has its privileges, including your logo/name 

appearing on a large banner displayed during the camp 

season at the front of the Main Building, as well as appearing 

on the MAR-JCC website and weekly Camp-O-Grams. 

I cannot sponsor at this time but would like to make a donation 

to the Scholarship Fund. 

Enclosed is my contribution to the Scholarship Fund for 

$_________________. 

Sponsorships shall be determined on a first come basis, based 

on full payment received. In the event of multiple requests, the 

Camp Administrator shall have sole discretion to make a final 

determination. 

Please make check payable to MAR-JCC. 

Our state registration number is CH-1998. A copy of the official registration and 

financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services 

by calling toll-free within the state, 1-800-HELP-FLA. Registration does not imply 

endorsement, approval or recommendation. 

NON PROFIT ORG. 

US POSTAGE 

PAID 

MIAMI, FL 

PERMIT NO. 1210 

18900 NE 25th Avenue 

North Miami Beach, FL 33180 

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 

Ariel Bentata 

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 

& CHAIRMAN OF THE ADVISORY BOARD 

Jeffrey Scheck 

PRESIDENT/CEO 

Gary J. Bomzer, MSW 

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 

Paul Frishman 

ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

David T. Surowitz 

CAMP DIRECTORS 

Guila Mermelszteyn 

Chris Moltmann 

CAMP CHAIRS 

Eva Rub 

Josh Weingard 

CAMP COMMITTEE 

Janice Greenspan 

Monica Wagenberg 

Andrea Darlow 

Camp Sol Taplin is sponsored in part by The 

Children’s Trust. The Trust is a dedicated 

source of revenue established by voter 

referendum to improve the lives of children 

and families in Miami-Dade County. 

Cover/Layout - Irisk Kohn & Alan Silverberg • Editors - Andee Kochavi & Elisa Duenas 

Founders Registration begins: 

Monday, December 5, 2011 

•All Access Registration begins: 

Monday, December 12, 2011 

•Last Day For Early Registration Discount 

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 

Morning & Afternoon Car Pool 

•Morning Car Pool 

All Camps - 8:30-9am 

•Afternoon Car Pool: 

3:45-4pm 

•Parent Orientation 

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 

•Swim/Sports Academy 5:30-6:30pm 

•Nitzanim & Kitanim 6:30 - 7:30pm 

•All Other Camps 7:30 - 8:30pm 

•Meet the Counselor Day 

Sunday, June 17, 2012 

•First Day of Camp 

Monday, June 18, 2012 

Morning & Afternoon Kid Connection 

•Morning Kid Konnection 

7:30-8:45am 

•Afternoon Kid Konnection 

Monday-Thursday: 4-6pm & Friday: 4-5pm 

•Independence Day, Camp Closed 

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 

•Parent Orientation Session II 

Sunday, July 15, 2012 - All camps 9-10am 

•Camp Carnival and Show Day 

Sunday, July 15, 2012, 10am-1pm 

•Last Day of Camp 

Friday, August 10, 2012 

Academy Information 

•Academy Half Day Pick-up: 12:30pm 

•Afternoon Academy Carpool: 2:45pm 

•Extended Day Academy: 2:45-3:45pm

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