2021 Pool Guide

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Summer Camp
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the hard work so worthwhile,” said Amy
Bisnett, associate director of children’s
programming. “We had a successful
summer camp and pool season, maybe not
for the bottom line of our agency but for
the wellbeing of children and staff.”
Planning for 2021 Camp Romano
began almost immediately after the camp
season ended last year. There were plans in
place to bring even more of our specialty
camps and activities back. Again, our
goal is to remain as safe as possible while
offering a top-of-the-line camp experience.
This past year we have learned a lot and
are excited for summer to begin. Word
must have gotten out on how successful
Camp Romano was last year as enrollment
for this summer is breaking records. We
have more specialty camps full or close to
filling up with waitlists. Some of this is
due to more campers registering and some
is due to the limit on group size that the
Onondaga County of Health still has in
place due to COVID.
Another positive for the JCC is that
staff will be required to get vaccinated.
“The JCC knows how important it is
for our staff to be fully immunized to
help protect themselves and the children
and members of
our facility. We
are excited and
encouraged as all JCC
staff are or will be
fully vaccinated,” says
Marci Erlebacher,
JCC executive
director.
The pandemic
might have disrupted
many plans but the
JCC has adapted and
enhanced what they
can offer. It is now
more important than
ever that we come
together and keep the wellbeing of all at
the forefront of the JCC.
Registration for the JCC of Syracuse’s
2021 Camp Romano is happening now.
The JCC’s summer day camp
will run weekdays for eight
weeks from June 28 through
August 20. Like last year, this
year’s summer camp will serve
both preschool and schoolage
children only. The JCC’s
SyraCruisin’ teen travel camp
and other teen programs are
currently not scheduled to
run this summer because of
continued coronavirus health
and safety guidelines.
Like last year, the JCC’s Camp Romano
will feature curbside drop-off and pickup
of campers, small group sizes and no
commingling of camp groups. Campers
age two and older must wear a mask or
cloth face covering while indoors, although
accommodations will be made based on
each child’s abilities. Easily accessible
outdoor and indoor handwashing stations
will again be available this summer.
Campers will also be provided individual
baskets to use onsite to keep their
belongings together yet separate from
others.
Current JCC membership or program
enrollment is not necessary for a child
to attend Camp Romano. Registration
this year is filling up quickly and many
school-age specialty camps are already
full. However, should health regulations be
relaxed this summer we will look to make
adjustments accordingly.
For more information about the JCC’s
Camp Romano summer day camp, and to
request the camp program guide, call 315-
445-2360 or visit www.jccsyr.org.
Class starts June 1!
DAYS
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Aqua fitness
In the JCC’s outdoor heated pool
TIMES
12–12:45 pm
8:15–9 am
• Everyone welcome!
• Free for JCC Fitness members
• $10 per class for non-Fitness members
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Join the JCC
today!
Become a member and swim in our outdoor
heated pools all summer. Plus, get member
discounts on our summer camp and other
programs and services!
See page 12 or contact Nick Finlayson,
membership director, at 315-445-2040,
ext. 140, or nfinlayson@jccsyr.org.
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