ELYSE MOLK / Summer Camp Director DAVE MADDEN

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ELYSE MOLK / Summer Camp Director
DAVE MADDEN / Co-Camp Director
JOSHUA RADER / President
EDWARD ROSEN / Executive Director
2015 CAMP COMMITTEE
Amy Anderson • Jennifer Clarin • Dana Cohen • Carmen Font
Jennifer Mullen • Marcela Phillips • Martha Snyder
DAVE AND MARY ALPER JEWISH
COMMUNITY CENTER ON THE
JAY MORTON-LEVINTHAL CAMPUS
11155 SW 112th Avenue / Miami, FL 33176
305.271.9000 x271 / Fax: 305.275.1391
WEBSITE / www.alperjcc.org
E-MAIL / [email protected]
CAMP / [email protected]
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BOYS AND GIRLS 13 MONTHS - 14 YEARS
9AM - 4PM • EARLY AND LATE CARE AVAILABLE
Session One
1A. June 15 - June 26
1B. June 29 - July 10
Session Two
2A. July 13 - July 24
2B. July 27 - August 7
JCC Members Register and Save
Register before Friday, February 6 and save $75 off 8 weeks and $50 off 4 weeks!
GENERAL CAMPS
Teenokie / ECD Students Only 13 mos. – 21 mos.
K’tanim / Little Ones 2 years old by 8/31/15
Chaverim / Friends 3 & 4 years old
Kadima / Forward Kindergarten
Sabra / Native Israeli 1st grade
Sabra / Jr. Maccabi Sports Camp 1st grade
Bonim & Halutzim / Builders & Pioneers 2nd - 3rd grades
Tsofim / Scouts 4th - 5th grades
Rishonim / Elders 6th - 9th grades
SPECIALTY CAMPS
Maccabi / Sports Camp 2nd - 9th grades
Habimah / Performing Arts Camp 3rd – 9th grades
Camp Tikvah / Inclusion / Special Needs
Hadracha / Leader In Training 9th grade
Madrich / Counselor In Training 10th grade
*NEW* Teen Tour 7th – 9th grade
*NEW* Robotics Camp 1st - 5th grade
ONLY AT THE ALPER JCC
FACILITIES
• 15,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned
gymnasium
• Age-appropriate playgrounds
• Boating lake with dock, paddleboats,
canoes and fishing
• Computer lab
• Indoor racquetball courts
• Fully equipped art and ceramic studio
• Music studio
• Outdoor Jr. Olympic-size pool
• Professional theater
• Seven hard surface tennis courts
• Six baseball diamonds
• Teaching kitchen
• Two fully mirrored dance studios
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JEWISH HERITAGE
• Building Jewish identity
• Hands-on Judaism through art, music, dance
and drama
• Jewish values
• Mitzvah Program, good deeds
• Ruach - extraordinary spirit led by Israeli
counselor
• Shlichim, Israeli counselors
• Weekly Shabbat programs
STAFF
• Camp Director Elyse Molk
Co-camp Director Dave Madden
• Camp units have adult supervisors
• Full-time camp nurse
• High return of staff each year
• JCC Fitness Center professionals
• Low camper to counselor ratio
• Specialists - highly trained professionals
• Staff are trained in group dynamics, child
development, building self-esteem and peer
relationships.
• Staff members have completed Miami-Dade
County background checks.
• Aquatics program run by Swim Gym
• Soccer program run by Super Soccer Stars
• Robotics Camp run by D.B.P Robotics
• All camp fees must be paid in full by Friday, May 1, 2015.
• A Payment Authorization Form must be filled out,
signed and returned along with the registration form
and deposit.
• Enrollment after May 1 must be paid in full at time of
registration.
2. Prior to May 1st, if you need to cancel any
week(s) of camp but not camp in its entirety there
will be a $100 cancellation fee per child. If you
cancel camp in its entirety there will be a $250
cancellation fee per child.
3. Between May 1st and June 12th any full or partial
cancellations will be charged a $250 cancellation
fee per child.
4. All Camp fees are NON REFUNDABLE after June
12th, including, but not limited to absences,
withdrawals and inclement weather.
5. Changes: All camp week changes or camp unit
changes must be submitted in writing and are
subject to a $20 change fee. Changes are made
according to availability in each camp unit.
6. Dismissal: The Camp Director reserves the right
to terminate or suspend any camper/LIT or deny
his/her participation in any activity including
off- campus fieldtrips, if his/her mental
condition, conduct, influence or behavior is
deemed unsatisfactory and not in the best
interest of the camp. NO REFUNDS will be given
if a camper/LIT is asked to leave.
FLEX SCHEDULING
IMPORTANT DATES
JCC MEMBERSHIP
• JCC Family Members receive registration priority
and discounted rates. Call our Membership Office
305.271.9000 x227 for information.
• To be considered a JCC Member and receive
member rates, you must have a JCC Family
Membership or a Single Parent Family Membership
for 12 consecutive months (including the months of
June, July and August 2015).
• THE STATUS OF ALL JCC ACCOUNTS MUST BE
CURRENT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE MEMBER BENEFITS.
DEPOSIT
• $250 Deposit Per Child
• No Registration Fee
PAYMENTS
• The camp program operates on two-week intervals.
• A minimum of two weeks is required to register
• You may add on additional weeks of camp.
(Providing there is space)
• One week registration available based on availability
CHANGE, REFUND
AND CANCELLATION
POLICIES
1. All refund and cancellation requests must be
made in writing and given to the Camp Office
prior to June 12th.
• Parent Information Night for parents of registered
campers on Thursday, May 14 at 7:30pm, in the
Youth & Adult Building
• Camper Orientation - Sunday, June 14 at 9:30am
NEW
Transportation Available
Grades K – 9
AM / PM Transportation from Dixie Point Shopping Center
(Corner of 67th Ave / Ludlam and S. Dixie Hwy)
Pick Up: 8:15 am / Drop Off: 4:15 pm
SEE INSIDE BACK COVER
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION
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SUPERVISOR:
KADIMA SUPERVISOR:
VIVIAN BLUMIN
TEENOKE
K’TANIM
CHAVERIM
13 – 21 months / ECD Students Only
2 years by Aug. 31, 2015
3 and 4 years old by Aug. 31, 2015
TEENOKE AND K’TANIM
Two experienced teachers lead each TEENOKE AND K’TANIM camp group. Together they create an
environment specifically designed to promote socialization, language development and creativity for our youngest
campers. TEENOKE and K’TANIM CAMPERS DO NOT NEED TO BE TOILET TRAINED.
CHAVERIM provides a secure and nurturing introduction to camp. An experienced teacher leads each bunk with
the assistance of a Jr. Counselor, a CIT (Counselor In Training) and an LIT (Leader in Training). A daily instructional
American Red Cross Swim Program is led by fully trained Water Safety Instructors in the in-ground Jr. Olympic size pool.
CHAVERIM CAMPERS MUST BE TOILET TRAINED – NO DIAPERS PERMITTED! If a child is not fully toilet trained they will be
placed in K’tanim.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
• It is strongly recommended that campers attend four consecutive weeks.
WHAT’S EXCITING IN TEENOKE, K’TANIM
& CHAVERIM:
All activities are educationally stimulating and age appropriate.
• Outdoor games
• Arts & crafts
• Storytelling
• Cooking
• Special events, shows, character visits and more
• Creative movement/dance
• Water/splash activities
• Gymnastics
• Weekly themes
• Indoor play
• CHAVERIM campers enjoy all the above activities, plus daily
• Judaic activities
instructional swim and soccer program run
• Music & rhythm
by Super Soccer Stars
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SABRA SUPERVISOR
MICHELLE KLEIN
LARA BUKENS
Campers entering kindergarten
Campers entering 1st grade
KADIMA is designed especially for children moving “forward” to kindergarten. Twice a week campers have
Hobby Hour activities and enjoy field trips twice each session.
SABRA provides a supportive and encouraging camp experience that promotes independence and offers new
challenges. Hobby Hours are twice a week, field trips once a week and every session there is an optional late night.
JR. MACCABI SPORTS CAMP
A more challenging, age-appropriate sports experience for the budding athlete. Specialists and counselors lead
activities including football, basketball, field games, field hockey, baseball, swimming, gymnastics and martial arts.
Hobby Hours are twice a week, field trips once a week and every session there is an optional late night.
WHAT’S EXCITING IN KADIMA AND SABRA:
• Daily instructional American Red Cross
Swim Program is led by fully trained
Water Safety Instructors in the Jr. Olympic-size pool.
• Arts & crafts
• Cooking
• Drama
• Field trips
• Gymnastics
• Hobby Hour (over 40 choices)
• Judaic activities
• Music
• Nature
• Physical education program is skill-oriented
and includes kickball, basketball,
outdoor games and martial arts
• Robotics
• Ruach – Jewish spirit
• Special events and dress up days
• Soccer program run by Super Soccer Stars
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BONIM & HALUTZIM SUPERVISOR
T’SOFIM SUPERVISOR
MICHELLE APPELROUTH-RADER
EMILY GOMBERG
FELIX CARDENAS
Campers entering 2nd & 3rd grades
Campers entering 4th – 5th grades
Campers entering 6th – 9th grades
BONIM and HALUTZIM challenge the seasoned camper and offer an independent
camping experience filled with a real spirit of adventure. Through the expanded Hobby Hour elective program,
campers have the opportunity to venture into new and exciting territory with advanced specialty activities
including ceramics, chess, hip-hop and grossology to name a few.
TSOFIM and RISHONIM campers travel twice a week to exciting destinations in
Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties; meet new challenges, gain independence and have FUN! While at
the JCC, campers are encouraged to pursue individual interests through the Hobby Hour program and to participate
in scheduled camp activities.
WHAT’S EXCITING IN BONIM AND HALUTZIM:
WHAT’S EXCITING IN TSOFIM AND RISHONIM:
• Daily instructional American Red Cross
Swim Program is led by fully trained
Water Safety Instructors in the
Jr. Olympic-size pool.
• Arts & crafts
• Boating program – canoes and pedal boat
• Computers
• Cooking
• Drama
• Field trips to exciting locations
• Fishing
• Hobby Hour (over 40 choices)
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RISHONIM SUPERVISOR
• Late Nights (optional each session)
• Lego/K’nex construction
• Music
• Nature programs, hands-on discovery
• Physical education program includes
soccer, football, kickball, basketball, and
outdoor games
• Robotics
• Rocketry
• Ruach – Jewish spirit
• Soccer program run by Super Soccer Stars
• Daily instructional American Red Cross
Swim Program in our Jr. Olympic size pool,
led by fully trained Water Safety Instructors
• Adventure trips in the Tri-county area
• Basketball
• Canoeing
• Ceramics
• Chess
• Circuit training/Indoor Cycling (Rishonim only)
• Computers
• Football
• Garage Band Video/Music Production
• Hobby Hour (over 40 choices)
• Jewelry making
• Lego/K’nex construction
• Multi-media art
• Overnight trips each session for Rishonim
(2nd session long-distance overnight trip optional)
• Robotics
• Rocketry
• Website design
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MACCABI SUPERVISOR
HABIMAH SUPERVISOR
MATTHEW ROMANO
ALINA PRESHONG
Campers entering 2nd - 9th grades
Campers entering 2nd - 9th grades
MACCABI SPORTS CAMP is an in-depth, state-of-the-art athletic experience designed
for boys and girls. Under the guidance of our certified, professional staff, campers participate in a wide variety of
sports using the Alper JCC’s outstanding facilities.
Campers are grouped according to age and participate in activities with their bunkmates.
ROBOTICS
Entering 1st – 5th grades / June 15th – June 26th
Campers are engaged through science, engineering, technology,
creativity, imagination and design, learning to prepare for the
future. Campers build their own LEGO robots and then use a
computer to program instructions for the robot to accomplish a
pre-determined mission.
DBP Robotics’ program offers hands-on project-based learning
approach to teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math)
WHAT’S EXCITING IN MACCABI SPORTS CAMP:
• Daily instructional American Red Cross
Swim Program is led by fully trained
Water Safety Instructors in the
Jr. Olympic-size pool.
• Wiffle Ball
• Basketball
• Canoeing, Fishing, Pedal Boating
• Field trips
• Fitness/Cardio-Vascular & Strength
Training (6th - 9th grades)
• Football
• Garage Band Video/Music Production
• Hobby Hour (over 40 choices)
• Late night (optional each session)
• Martial Arts
• Rocketry
• Soccer program run by Super Soccer Stars
• Indoor Cycling (6th - 9th grades)
HABIMAH PERFORMING ARTS campers expand their horizons and artistic
potential in dance, drama, art and music. Campers are immersed in a high-level, 4-week production schedule filled
with rehearsals and set design. At the end of each camp session, a musical performance is held in the magnificent
Robert Russell Theater. Habimah campers travel on several field trips throughout the summer and participate in many
JCC camp special events, including late nights. In addition to the arts, campers participate in fitness activities, an
instructional water games program and an expanded Hobby Hour program including Hip-Hop, cheerleading, skit
making, and jazz.
NEW TEEN TOUR: GO WEST!
2nd Session • 3 weeks / July 14 – August 4 • 7th – 9th grades
JCC TEEN TOUR Partnering with the Katz JCC in Margate, NJ, Our NEW
Teen Tour program will take travel to a whole new level with overnights
covering the best of the west. Campers will travel in a charter bus,
stay at JCCs, college dorms and campsites. This teen
Tour will visit amazing cultural and funfilled locations while ‘on the
road.’
HABIMAH campers must attend a minimum of a 4 week session of camp. Contact Camp
Director for special situations.
WHAT’S EXCITING IN HABIMAH:
• Ballet - Lyrical
• Drama
• Garage Band Video/Music Production
• Jazz I & II
• Make-up artistry
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• Musical theater
• Painting & drawing
• Set design
• Swim – instructional and recreational
• Tap
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TIKVAH DIRECTOR
HADRACHA SUPERVISOR
JOHANA SARMIENTO
JEFF ROSENBERG
8:30am - 3:30pm • JCC Membership is required.
Kinderlach TIKVAH 1 ages 3-5 • Kinderlach TIKVAH 2 ages 5-8
Chai TIKVAH ages 9-12 • Clayton Feig TIKVAH ages 13-21
Must be registered in school in order to participate
in camp & must have a current IEP.
Entering 9th grade
CAMP TIKVAH offers an exceptional
camping experience with programs specifically designed
for individuals who have cognitive disabilities. A
stimulating environment with hands-on activities 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 participate in general camp activities
on an individual basis, where appropriate. Yearly
evaluation required for new and returning campers.
INCLUSION PROGRAM
High-functioning special needs campers in grades
K – 9 have an inclusion counselor to guide them
throughout the day and are a part of a general camp bunk.
Eligibility screening is required. Fees are the same as
Camp Tikvah. Tsofim and Rishonim inclusion campers add
$50 per week to camp fee.
WHAT’S EXCITING
IN TIKVAH:
• Arts and crafts
• Center time
• Cooking
• Creative Movement
• Field trips
• Gymnastics
• Indoor games
• Judaic activities
• Life skills
• Music
• Nature
• Outdoor play
• Physical education program
• Swimming
Early and Late Care are NOT available
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HADRACHA LITs work with campers
3 days per week, travel on field trips and develop skills
in leadership and team building. 80 Community Service
hours are awarded for each 4-week session. An
interview is required for admission in to the LIT
program. Space is VERY limited and camp options are
available if not admitted into the LIT program.
MADRICH SUPERVISOR
JEFF ROSENBERG
Entering 10th grade
MADRICH CITs assist in camp groups
and learn hands on skills as well as knowledge gained in
leadership training sessions. A $100 stipend is given and
160 Community Service hours are awarded for each 4week session. An interview is required for admission
into the CIT program. Please contact Lene Saeger x 271
to schedule an interview. CIT staff requirement: work 1st
session, 2nd session or all 8 weeks. Priority to those who
commit to 8 weeks.
SUMMER SHLICHIM
PROGRAM
Every summer JCC day camps bring in specialists
and counselors from Israel—Shlichim—to add
Israeli culture and tradition to camp. This is an
amazing experience for campers, staff and the
families who host these individuals. The JCC is
looking for families to open their homes to host
one of these Shlichim. This is an amazing
opportunity to create lifelong friendships and
grow closer to Israel. If you are interested in
becoming a host family, please contact Elyse
Molk, Camp Director at 305.271.9000 x263 or
[email protected].
FEE ADJUSTMENT
The Dave and Mary Alper JCC attempts to keep fees as
low as possible in order to allow community
participation in our programs. However, anyone
wishing to apply for financial aid must be an Alper JCC
Member and submit a fee adjustment application by
March 15, 2014 to the Membership Office. All inquiries
and applications are kept in the strictest of confidence.
• Applications may be obtained by calling
305.271.9000 x262.
• Applications are not complete and will not be
evaluated without a copy of your 2014 tax return.
• Camp deposits must be made in full before
applying for financial aid.
• Scholarship funds are allocated on a first come,
first served basis.
• If the fee adjustment awarded is not sufficient
and the enrollment is withdrawn, all deposits will
be credited to your account, except for a
$25 processing fee.
FEES
• Camp prices and fees are subject to change.
• If you took advantage of our Early Bird
Registration, you received an additional 5%
discount on your Camp Fees! Please contact
Jacque Covas at 305.271.9000 x270 with questions.
MEDICAL FORMS
No camper will be allowed to begin camp without
complete medical forms as required by the Department
of Children and Families (formerly HRS). These forms
include the Student Health Form (HRS-H FORM 3040) and
the Florida Certificate of Immunization (HRS 680 PART A).
Both of these forms are approved by the Department of
Children and Families and available through your
pediatrician’s office.
ILLNESS / LICE
If your child is ill, please exercise good judgment when
sending him/her to camp. Children evaluated to be ill by the
nurse will be sent home. Regarding head lice, the JCC has a
“NIT FREE” policy. If lice or nits are found in your child’s
head, he/she will be sent home and will not be permitted to
return to camp for 24 hours. Upon the camper’s return,
he/she must be checked by the camp nurse.
LUNCHES
Campers must bring their own lunches daily, clearly
marked with the camper’s name. The Alper JCC provides
non-dairy drinks and snacks. An optional Kosher lunch
program is available for purchase through the Nosh Bar.
Further information will be made available before camp
begins. Questions?
Please contact the Nosh Bar 305.271.9000 x 282.
T-SHIRTS
• One camp T-shirt is included in the camp fee.
• Additional T-shirts may be purchased in the
Camp Office in Y&A Building #5.
EARLY CARE & LATE CARE
Early Care: 7:30 – 9am located in ECD Building #2
Late Care: 4 – 6pm • In ECD Building #2 for campers in
1st grade and younger
• In Y & A Building #5 for 2nd grade and older. Closes
promptly at 6pm. There is an additional fee for this
service. Early and Late Care are not available for
Tikvah/Inclusion campers.
Camp Group Requests
Each camper is assigned to a bunk. We make every
effort to honor bunk requests. Only two requests will be
accepted and they must be reciprocal.
The requests must be age appropriate, attending
the same camp, and both families, as well as the Camp
Director, must agree on each request.
All campers including LIT's being dropped off at the JCC before 8:45am or picked up after 4:00pm MUST be
enrolled in AM or PM care. No camper will be allowed to roam or be unsupervised before or after camp.
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