Camp Komaroff 2016 Brochure
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Camp Komaroff 2016 Brochure
Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 1713 Long Beach, CA 3801 East Willow Street • Long Beach, CA 90815 (562) 426-7601 • www.alpertjcc.org DATES TO REMEMBER Tuesday, April 19 A Taste of Camp • Last day for Early Bird Discount! Friday, May 27 Last day to make changes without penalty Monday, June 20 First Day of Summer Programming Camp Komaroff Natalie Chernik Youth, Teen, Sports & Camp Director (562) 426-7601, ext. 1205 [email protected] Eric Feldman Youth & Camp Program Coordinator (562) 426-7601, ext. 1023 [email protected] Katie Clowdus Friday, August 12 Program Administrative Assistant MYART at the J Performance of Alice in Wonderland (562) 426-7601, ext. 1024 [email protected] Friday, August 19 Swim University Last Day of Summer Programming Wednesday, August 31 Kids' University After School Program Begins Ignacio Berumen Aquatics Manager (562) 426-7601, ext. 1020 [email protected] קייטנת קמרוף Swim University • אוניברסיטה לשחייה Message from the Director • ברוכים הבאים מהמנהלת Group Swim Classes Greetings, At AJCC Camp Komaroff, it is a pleasure as well as a privilege for our great staff to work with your children in a setting that provides unique, innovative, and diverse programming. Our mission is to provide all children with a safe, nurturing place to discover dreams, find hidden talents, develop new skills, and become more independent. We believe in fostering relationships—campers’ relationships with each other, with staff, with family, with our diverse community, and with Judaism. Our Staff... The AJCC Youth & Teen Staff is hand-picked from a large pool of qualified applicants. As we interview staff, we look for certain qualities: maturity, enthusiasm, warmth, and the willingness to take a chance, to try something different. We look for counselors and instructors who understand what it feels like to be a kid, and who aren't afraid to be one themselves. Once selected, counselors go through rigorous training, including sessions in program planning, field trip management, first aid & safety, conflict resolution, and much more. At the end of the comprehensive training, our staff is revved up and ready to go from Day One! And to ensure that we stay up-to-date, staff continues to meet weekly to brush up on old skills and acquire new ones so that we can meet the individual needs of each camper. Kavod (honor/respect): Our staff instills values and the concept of respect into our campers from the day one. Our camp groups create their own rules and codes to live by and are encouraged to respect each other and their surroundings at all times. 1 www.alpertjcc.org In order to help children attain these goals, we provide a wide range of well-planned activities both on and off campus, facilitated by our highly-trained, energetic staff. Incorporated into every activity at camp are Jewish values such as tikkun olam (repairing the world), kavod (honor/respect), kehillah (community), shalom (peace), rachmanus (compassion), gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness), and shmirat haguf (taking care of your body). Whether campers are playing sports, creating arts & crafts, or performing mitzvah projects, these values help guide children to see how their actions make a difference and help them learn what they can do to make the world a better place. I look forward to seeing everyone at camp this summer! Session l: June 22-July 15 (4 wks) • Session ll: July 20-August 13 (4 wks) • Session lll: August 17-26 (2 wks) Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday Tiny Tots: Ages: 3-5 (1:4 ratio): 9-9:30am / 10-10:30am / 1:30-2pm / 2:30-3pm Beginner: Ages: 4-6 (1:4 ratio): 9:30-10am / 2-2:30pm / 3-3:30pm Advanced Beginner: Ages: 5-8 (1:6 ratio): 10-10:30am / 3:30-4pm $95; $80/MVP, 4 week session • $50; $40/MVP, 2 week session Private Swim Lessons 1-on-1 Instruction for all ages Learn how to swim with one of our Swim University instructors. (4) 15 min lessons: $120; $95/MVP (4) 30 min lessons: $180; $150/MVP Youth Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes Monday-Friday, Workout times vary Ages 6-14 Become a stronger swimmer; train to improve swim stroke and technique. Compete in optional swim meets (additional cost for meets). Start anytime! • FREE Tryouts: Mon, 5-5:30pm (Everyone must try out!) $90; $75/MVP Prep Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes Tuesday, Thursday, 4:30-5:15pm Kind Regards, Ages 5-12 Youth, Teen, Sports & Camp Director Learn strokes and flip turns; improve technique and gain endurance. Prep Swim Team is a stepping stone from swim lessons to the Youth Swim Team. Start anytime! • FREE Tryouts: Tue, 4:30-5pm (Everyone must try out!) $65; $50/MVP Natalie Chernik Youth Water Polo ACA Accreditation We are proud to announce that for over 20 years, Camp Komaroff has achieved accreditation through the American Camp Association (ACA). In order to achieve ACA accreditation, Camp Komaroff has met over 300 standards including health, safety, staff qualifications, training, and emergency management. Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org Session l: June 20-July 17 (4 wks) • Session ll: July 18-August 14 (4 wks) • Session lll: August 15-28 (2 wks) Monday & Wednesday: Ages: 5-8, 4-4:30pm • Ages: 8-10, 4:30-5:15pm Sunday: Ages: 8-12, 3-4pm Learn the basics of ball handling and shooting while improving swim skills. Work on treading water and swim strokes specific to water polo. Start anytime! FREE Tryouts: Mondays, 4-5pm (Everyone must try out!) Monday & Wednesday: (4 wks) $70/AJCC Member; $90/Public • (2 wks) $35/AJCC Member; $45/Public Sunday: (4 wks) $35/AJCC Member; $50/Public • (2 wks) $17.50/AJCC Member; $22.50/Public Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org Swim University Instructors Our instructors are American Red Cross (ARC) Water Safety Instructors and follow the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program guidelines. Have Aquatics Questions? Ignacio Berumen, Aquatics Manager, (562) 426-7601, ext. 1020 [email protected] www.alpertjcc.org 10 What’s New at Camp • מה חדש בקייטנה Swim University • אוניברסיטה לשחייה JCC Junior Lifeguards Online Registration & Medical Forms June 20-July 14 (4 Wks) Monday & Wednesday, 12-12:45pm (Senior Group) Tuesday & Thursday, 12-12:45pm (Junior Group) This summer, AJCC Camp Komaroff registration is available online at www.alpertjcc.org. Ages: 8-15 Throughout this course, participants will learn a new sense of teamwork and communication while developing their work ethic and leadership skills. By training in, and implementing, advanced swim techniques and basic in water rescues, youths will gain experience and skills which are applicable and relevant in many aspects of life. Additionally, this course is a great way to prepare participants for one of the open water Junior Lifeguard programs. Week 1: Water rescue skills, assists, water entry techniques, and swimming Week 2: CPR, first aid, emergency action plans, sudden illness response Week 3: Snorkeling, backboarding, and lifeguarding/ instructing skills Week 4: Rescue relays, putting everything together Kehillah (community): Camp Komaroff has many activities that emphasize kehillah. From singing camp songs to our Senior Lunch participants to experiencing the importance of sustainability in our Gardening chug, we are dedicated to serving the Jewish community. Specialization & Choice Each week, your camper will get to select a chug (specialty class) of their choice. These chugim are tailored to the age/ability of your child to help your child delve deeper into the specialties they love, as well as explore new interests. These Chugim Include: • 3D Art: Campers will be led through projects creating three-dimensional works of art. • Basketball: Children will learn and improve their skills. • Cartooning: Bring your imagination to life through a series of activities to create original characters and comic strips. • Creative Spirit: A fun way to play group games and build a supportive community. Creative Spirit focuses on the people playing and, most important, ensuring that they are having fun! It promotes safe and cooperative play. • Crochet for Beginners: This introductory course will teach campers the basic crochet stitches. $80/AJCC Member; $95/Public • Dance: Children will explore different styles of dance from all across the world. JCC Synchro Team • Decoration Preparation: Campers will brainstorm and work together to June 20-July 14 (4 Wks) Monday & Wednesday, 9:15-10am (Senior Group) Tuesday & Thursday, 9:15-10am (Junior Group) Ages: 7-11 create decorations for Camp Komaroff’s overnight. • Drawing: Learn art concepts such as shading, perspective, and depth in order to educate campers about more advanced techniques of art. • *Engineering: Explore the basic principles of engineering through hands-on projects. • Friendship Bracelets: Perfect for the beginner or experienced crafter. This four week synchronized swimming team is a new addition to the Alpert JCC programing! Throughout the duration of the program, the participants will learn the fundamentals of teamwork and how valuable teamwork is when reaching for the same goal. They will also gain self-confidence with the support of their teammates and coach. The most important goal for this team is for the participants to have fun, so they can see the sport as something to look forward to. Learn how to create different styles of bracelets. • *Musical Theater Workshop: Receive instruction in voice, acting, and movement while developing self-confidence in this one-week workshop led by MYART. • *MYART at the J Presents Alice in Wonderland: Explore music and theater with musical theater company MYART. Receive instruction in voice, acting, and movement while developing self-confidence and teamwork. This three-week class will culminate with the musical production, Alice in Wonderland. • *Nutrition & Cooking: Learn about the foods that fuel our bodies while making healthy snacks. Topics will include GO Foods vs. WHOA Foods, food groups, and MyPlate.gov. • *Ooey, Gooey Science: Let’s get down and dirty with ooey, gooey science projects that are fun and educational! • Outdoor Artwork: Create arts & crafts that have a function in natural PJ Library Goes to JCC Day Camp PJ Library books are used to convey Judaic values/themes to the children as it pertains to the topic of the activity. In a lot of ways, PJ Library books have been an introduction into Judaism for many of our youngest campers. environments, as well as incorporate objects found in nature. • Improv Comedy: Theater games, imagination, and invention make this • Photography: Learn basic styles of capturing photos and how to edit and (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) improv class a blast! • *Jiu Jitsu: Sensei Mac will teach campers how to defend themselves when $80/AJCC Member; $95/Public explore a variety of musical styles, rhythm, and small instruments. Discover CATCH Week 2: Improving on sculling and swimming strokes as part of their warm up, learning the basic figures required, learning how to stay synchronized, and an introduction to some choice songs for a routine and the different types of routines (solos, duets, trios, and team). Prerequisites: 100 yard swim, being able to touch the bottom of the deep end of the pool, 25 yard swim of backstroke and breaststroke. recycled, and reusable art. • Music & Rhythm: Dance, sing, and move to the beat of the music as we • Painting: Learn about color theory and techniques of painting. Week 1: Proper stretching techniques, learning the different types of sculling, team building exercises in the water, and introduction to what figures are and how to count the different beats in a song. Week 4: Preparing for their performance in front of the parents and other JCC members. mitzvah (good deed) projects. • Mixed Media Art: Using a combination of media, kids will create 2D, 3D, • Gardening: Learn how plants grow while caring for crops in our garden. • International Art: Hands-on experience with different styles of artwork Week 3: Being able to do the warm up on their own but together as a team, practicing their routines. • Mitzvah Madness: Have fun while helping others as we work on different found around the world. With each art activity, campers will be educated on the location and culture in which the art style is found. the fight goes to the ground, how to get out of chokes and headlocks, and how to fend off an attacker. • Life Drawing: Depict images from natural environments at different locations around the AJCC. • Meet the Masters: Learn about different artists and create masterpieces in the style of that artist. • *Mixed Martial Arts with Sensei Mac: Martial Arts training builds confidence and self-esteem while teaching self-discipline, respect, concentration and courtesy. manipulate photos on the iMacs in the Chasin Computer Lab. • Recycled Art: Work with recycled, unconventional materials in order to create unique arts & crafts. This class will emphasize the importance of repurposing materials in an effort to protect the environment. • Sculpture: Using clay, campers will sculpt unique and creative works of art. • *Soccer: Children will learn and improve their skills with Challenger Sports British soccer coaches. • Space Exploration: We’ll explore our solar system and beyond to learn about planets, stars, moon phases, black holes, and more! • Tikkun Olam (repairing the world): Learn how each of us can do our part to take care of our planet and its inhabitants. • Watercolors: Campers will learn techniques of painting with watercolors. At Camp Komaroff, we believe in the concept of Shmirat HaGuf (taking care of your body). To help children on this path, we educate them on nutrition, gardening, and active play so they can lead healthy and happy lives. Weekly Themes & Funky Fridays Each week of camp will have a special theme that all of our activities will be based around. We conclude the week with Funky Friday. Each Funky Friday will have a different theme that gives campers a chance to dress up in crazy costumes to show off their ruach (spirit). * denotes chugim with an additional fee. 9 www.alpertjcc.org Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org www.alpertjcc.org 2 Anakim (Giants) • ענקים JCC Maccabi Games™ & ArtsFest™ • משחקי המכביה For Campers going into Grades 1-2 JCC Maccabi Games™ and ArtsFest™ With a supervision ratio of one camp counselor to six campers, AJCC Camp Komaroff’s youngest campers get the best introduction to summer day camp in a safe and nurturing environment. With the option of attending three days per week or five days per week, Anakim campers will enjoy making new friends and learning new things each week at camp. Camp activities include swimming, sports, cooking, arts & crafts, and team-building activities. Anakim campers will also get to experience field trips on Wednesdays and select a chug (specialty class) of their choice each week. Chugim: Each week, campers will get to choose a chug (specialty class) of their choice. These chugim are 1.5 hour specialty classes that will take place in the afternoons on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Our chugim are led by specialists who have the expertise and training to help your camper learn and develop skills through hands-on fun! Swimming: On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Anakim campers will spend an hour in the afternoon at our outdoor pool. Under strict supervision by certified lifeguards and camp staff, our Anakim campers will be able to play in our wading pool, or our more experienced swimmers may swim in our Jr. Olympic-sized pool. Late Nights at the J: Anakim campers will have two special late nights on Thursday, July 7, and Thursday, July 28. The late nights will include themed activities, dinner, and an evening swim. 5 Days: $220/MVP; $255 • 3 Days: $175/MVP; $195 • July 4th Wk: 4 Days:$200/MVP; $225 • 2 Days: $150/MVP; $170 Ext. Care: 5 Days: $40/MVP; $50 • 3 Days: $30/MVP; $40 • July 4th Wk: 4 Days:$35/MVP; $45 • 2 Days: $25/MVP; $35 Field Trip (Wednesdays) Chug Option 1 Chug Option 2 Chug Option 3 Bounce U *Mixed Martial Arts Recycled Art Tikkun Olam June 27-July 1 Heritage Park *Jiu Jitsu International Art Music & Rhythm July 5-8 (no camp July 4) Adventure City Creative Spirit Outdoor Artwork Gardening July 11-15 STAR Eco Station Basketball Drawing *Engineering July 18-22 Discovery Science Center *Soccer Friendship Bracelets *Musical Theater Workshop July 25-29 Mother’s Beach Dance Mixed Media Art *Ooey, Gooey Science August 1-5 Aquarium of the Pacific Basketball Water Colors *Nutrition/Cooking August 8-12 Atlantis Play Center *Soccer Mitzvah Madness Space Exploration June 20-24 Shalom (peace): The concept of Shalom is extremely important and is a staff priority. We teach our campers to remain positive, use uplifting language, and encourage them to always verbally express themselves. Camp Hours: 9am-4pm Extended Care Available: 7-9am & 4-6pm August 15-19 Trips and schedule subject to change 3 www.alpertjcc.org Summer Fun Days August 5-12 in Stamford, Connecticut Join the Team Long Beach delegation in this annual celebration of Jewish identity, values, and community. JCC Maccabi Games™ Jewish Teens Ages 13-16 (as of July 31, 2016) Since 1982, the JCC Maccabi Games™ have been providing Jewish teens with a life-shaping experience based on Jewish values and healthy competition. Teens participate in Olympicstyle Opening Ceremonies, a day of Tikkun Olam, as well as celebratory parties each night. Sports: Baseball • Basketball • Soccer • Table Tennis • Dance • Swimming • Tennis JCC Maccabi ArtsFest™ Jewish Teens Ages 13-17 (as of July 31, 2016) This is a premiere arts program for Jewish teens from all over the world. During JCC ArtsFest™, teens work with professional Artists-In-Residence to hone their skills with the goal of a multi-art collaborative exhibit and performance. Arts: Acting/Improv • Culinary • Musical Theatre • Rock Music Star Reporter Visual Arts • Vocal/Glee Jr. Maccabi Games • מכביה צעירה Jr. Maccabi™ Sunday, June 5, 8:30am-5pm at the Merage JCC in Orange County Children ages 8-12 (as of June 5, 2016) Be a Part of It! Join Jewish youth athletes from the JCCs of Orange County, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and more for an exciting day of Jewish youth Olympics at the Merage JCC. Choose from tennis, boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, swimming, soccer, or journalism. All sports except basketball are co-ed and will be offered in 12U and 10U competitions, subject to entries. Players ages 8-12 (as of June 5, 2016) will compete in sports or cover the Games as Star Reporters. Teams will play against other JCCs from Southern California. $80 members/ $90 public • Deadline to register is May 13. (Includes event registration, lunch, adult supervision, Jr. Maccabi shirt, and medals.) *Additional fee for Premium chugim Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org www.alpertjcc.org 8 Sports • ספורט Kochavim (Stars) • כוכבים For Campers going into Grades 3-4 AJCC Camp Komaroff’s 3rd and 4th grade campers will continue to build their skills, explore camp activities, and experience even more this summer with two trips off site each week. Kochavim campers will go to Stearns Park every week and have a second exciting field trip on Thursdays! On days at the J, campers will spend the day participating in traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, cooking, arts & crafts, and team-building activities. They will also get to select a chug (specialty class) of their choice each week. Chugim: Each week, campers will get to choose a chug (specialty class) of their choice. These chugim are 1.5 hour specialty classes that will take place in the afternoons on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Our chugim are led by specialists who have the expertise and training to help your camper learn and develop skills through hands-on fun! Swimming: On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Kochavim campers will spend an hour in the afternoon at our outdoor, Jr. Olympic-size pool under strict supervision by certified lifeguards and camp staff. Summer League July 10–August 28, Sunday Games Ages 5–13 • Boys and Girls of all levels The AJCC/Pete Davis Youth Basketball League emphasizes sound basketball fundamentals, good sportsmanship, partnership with families, and respect. All games will take place on Sunday afternoons at the AJCC gym; each game will last approximately one hour. One-hour practices will be held at the J on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday evenings, depending on team. $170/AJCC Member; $200/Public Basketball League Registration & Evaluation Day: Sunday, July 10* Ages 5-7 from 12-2pm • Ages 8-10 from 2-3pm • Ages 11-13 from 3-5pm *Must attend for Team Placement Park Days: Every Wednesday, Kochavim will walk to Stearns Park for a morning of team building, sports, and other outdoor activities. After lunch, they will return to the J for an afternoon of swimming and chugim. Late Night & Overnight: Kochavim campers will have a late night on Thursday, July 7, and an overnight on Thursday, July 28. The Late Night includes themed activities, dinner, and an evening swim. The Overnight will include themed activities, evening swim, dinner Thursday night, movies before bed, and breakfast & lunch on Friday. *MYART at the J presents Alice in Wonderland : July 25–August 12 (3 week Camp) 12:30pm-3:30pm Explore music and theater with musical theater company MYART. Receive instruction in voice, acting, and movement while developing self-confidence and team-work; class will culminate with the musical production. 5 Days: $220/MVP; $255 • July 4th Wk: 4 Days:$200/MVP; $225 Ext. Care: 5 Days: $40/MVP; $50 • July 4th Wk: 4 Days:$35/MVP; $45 Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp at Stearns Park June 20-24 August 22-26, Mon-Fri June 27-July 1 Ages 3-16 The Alpert JCC and Challenger Sports partner to offer soccer camps for kids from 3-16 years old. In this unique cross-cultural experience, our British coaching staff helps kids enjoy soccer as never before, with an emphasis on individual skill development, a daily World Cup-style Tournament, and much more! Park Address: 4520 23rd St., Long Beach, CA 90815 Register online at www.challengersports.com by July 10 and receive a FREE Challenger Sports game jersey. ($40 value!) Select the Barbara & Ray Alpert JCC as your camp choice. Field Trip (Thursdays) Chug Option 1 Chug Option 2 Chug Option 3 Atlantis Play Center *Martial Arts 3D Art *Ooey, Gooey Science Boomers *Jiu Jitsu Meet the Masters *Nutrition/Cooking Knotts’ Berry Farm Creative Spirit Painting Photography July 11-15 Bowling Basketball Life Drawing *Engineering July 18-22 Soak City *Soccer Cartooning Improv Comedy July 25-29 California Science Center & IMAX Dance Decoration Preparation August 1-5 Bounce U Basketball Crocheting Discovery Science Center *Soccer Sculpture *MYART at the J presents Alice in Wonderland July 5-8 (no camp July 4) August 8-12 August 15-19 Summer Fun Days Trips and schedule subject to change 7 www.alpertjcc.org Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org *Additional fee for Premium chugim Rachmanus (compassion): Creative Spirit teaches leadership and team-building skills through empathetic, non-competitive physical activity. These games reward campers who show good sportsmanship, and our staff is always encouraging this behavior. Camp Hours: 9am-4pm Extended Care Available: 7-9am & 4-6pm www.alpertjcc.org 4 Nesharim (Eagles) • נשרים Giborim (Heroes) • גיבורים For Campers going into Grades 5-6 For Campers going into Grades 7-9 AJCC Camp Komaroff’s 5th and 6th grade campers get to experience even more this summer with 3 trips off site each week. Nesharim campers will go to Seal Beach on Tuesdays, Stearns Park on Fridays, and have a third exciting field trip on Thursdays! On days at the J, campers will spend the day participating in swimming, sports, cooking, arts & crafts, and team-building activities. They will also get to select a chug (specialty class) of their choice to attend each week. Join your friends for some excitement at AJCC Camp Komaroff! Giborim, our oldest campers, get to participate in exceptional opportunities such as a three-day trip to JCA Shalom in Malibu. Giborim campers will be staying active on trips out of the building four days a week. Days at the JCC will include participating in community service projects, swimming in our outdoor, Jr. Olympic-sized pool, and getting to select a chug (specialty class) of their choice. Chugim: Each week, campers will get to choose a chug (specialty class) of their choice. These chugim are 1.5 hour specialty classes that will take place in the afternoons on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Our chugim are led by specialists who have the expertise and training to help your camper learn and develop skills through hands-on fun! Mitzvah Mondays: Each Monday, Giborim will spend the day at the J participating in tzedakah/community service, cooking, arts & crafts, sports, team-building activities, and swimming in our Jr. Olympic-size pool. They will also get to participate in a 1.5 hour chug (specialty class) of their choice. Swimming: On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Nesharim campers will spend an hour in the afternoon at our outdoor, Digital Filmmaking Camp: (August 15-19) Hands-on, immersive experience in digital filmmaking. Students work in small groups to make a film, learning all aspects of production, including planning, writing, shooting, editing and scoring. Camp will culminate with a private film screening on Friday afternoon for family and friends. Jr. Olympic-size pool under strict supervision by certified lifeguards and camp staff. Beach Days: Each Tuesday, Nesharim will head to Seal Beach for some fun in the sun. Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving kindness): We welcome new campers with morning ice breakers (welcoming the stranger) and we encourage the campers to help each other (helping someone on need). In our mitzvah projects, we also show the importance of taking care of one another. 5 Days: $230/MVP; $265 • Week 6: $255/MVP; $285 • Ext. Care: $40/MVP; $50 Park Days: Every Friday, Nesharim will walk to Stearns Park for a morning of team building, sports, and other outdoor activities. After lunch, they will return to the J for an afternoon of swimming and chugim. Overnights: Nesharim campers will have overnights at the JCC on Thursday, July 7, and Thursday, July 28. These overnights will include themed activities, evening swim, dinner Thursday night, movies before bed, and breakfast & lunch on Friday. *MYART at the J presents Alice in Wonderland : July 25 – August 12 (3 week Camp) 12:30pm-3:30pm Explore music and theater with musical theater company MYART. Receive instruction in voice, acting, and movement while developing self-confidence and team-work; class will culminate with the musical production. 5 Days: $220/MVP; $255 • July 4th Wk: 4 Days:$200/MVP; $225 Ext. Care: 5 Days: $40/MVP; $50 • July 4th Wk: 4 Days:$35/MVP; $45 Field Trip (Thursdays) Chug Option 1 Chug Option 2 Chug Option 3 Bowling *Martial Arts 3D Art *Ooey, Gooey Science California Science Center & IMAX *Jiu Jitsu Meet the Masters *Nutrition/Cooking Knott's Berry Farm Creative Spirit Painting Photography July 11-15 Adventure Playground Basketball Life Drawing *Engineering July 18-22 Soak City *Soccer Cartooning Improv Comedy July 25-29 Boomers Dance Decoration Preparation August 1-5 Ice Skating Basketball Crocheting August 8-12 Hangar 18 Rock Climbing *Soccer Sculpture *MYART at the J presents Alice in Wonderland June 20-24 June 27-July 1 July 5-8 (no camp July 4) Camp Hours: 9am-4pm Extended Care Available: 7-9am & 4-6pm August 15-19 Trips and schedule subject to change 5 www.alpertjcc.org Summer Fun Days *Additional fee for Premium chugim Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY June 20-24 Day @ J Park Hangar18 Ropes Course Beach June 27-July 1 Day @ J Park Angels Game Soak City Beach July 5-8 No Camp Park Movie Universal Studios & Overnight Beach July 11-15 Day @ J Park Knott’s Berry Farm Kayaking Beach July 18-22 Day @ J Park Brew Bakers Beach Bonfire OC Fair July 25-29 Day @ J Park August 1-5 Day @ J Park Paintball Scavenger Hunt Beach August 8-12 Day @ J Park Boomers Ice Skating Beach August 15-19 Camp Hours: 9am-4pm Extended Care Available: 7-9am & 4-6pm Tikkun Olam (repairing the world): 3-Day Trip To JCA Shalom in Malibu Digital Filmmaking Camp We offer a chug centered around this important Jewish value, and we lead by example. We instruct our campers to use our recycle bins and teach the importance of treating the earth with respect. Trips and schedule subject to change CIT Leadership Program • מסלול למנהיגות Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Leadership Program Session l: June 20-July 15 • Monday-Friday • 9am-4pm Session ll: July 18-August 12 • Monday-Friday • 9am-4pm Grades 9-10 Teens develop leadership skills, acquire experience working with young campers, and participate in special CIT workshops. CITs will spend part of their week working with a Camp Komaroff group in order to gain practical experience, and a portion of their week in training sessions and team-building activities. They’ll assist in a wide range of activities, including swimming, field trips, sports, crafts, and more. Per Session: $260/MVP; $325 Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org www.alpertjcc.org 6 Nesharim (Eagles) • נשרים Giborim (Heroes) • גיבורים For Campers going into Grades 5-6 For Campers going into Grades 7-9 AJCC Camp Komaroff’s 5th and 6th grade campers get to experience even more this summer with 3 trips off site each week. Nesharim campers will go to Seal Beach on Tuesdays, Stearns Park on Fridays, and have a third exciting field trip on Thursdays! On days at the J, campers will spend the day participating in swimming, sports, cooking, arts & crafts, and team-building activities. They will also get to select a chug (specialty class) of their choice to attend each week. Join your friends for some excitement at AJCC Camp Komaroff! Giborim, our oldest campers, get to participate in exceptional opportunities such as a three-day trip to JCA Shalom in Malibu. Giborim campers will be staying active on trips out of the building four days a week. Days at the JCC will include participating in community service projects, swimming in our outdoor, Jr. Olympic-sized pool, and getting to select a chug (specialty class) of their choice. Chugim: Each week, campers will get to choose a chug (specialty class) of their choice. These chugim are 1.5 hour specialty classes that will take place in the afternoons on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Our chugim are led by specialists who have the expertise and training to help your camper learn and develop skills through hands-on fun! Mitzvah Mondays: Each Monday, Giborim will spend the day at the J participating in tzedakah/community service, cooking, arts & crafts, sports, team-building activities, and swimming in our Jr. Olympic-size pool. They will also get to participate in a 1.5 hour chug (specialty class) of their choice. Swimming: On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Nesharim campers will spend an hour in the afternoon at our outdoor, Digital Filmmaking Camp: (August 15-19) Hands-on, immersive experience in digital filmmaking. Students work in small groups to make a film, learning all aspects of production, including planning, writing, shooting, editing and scoring. Camp will culminate with a private film screening on Friday afternoon for family and friends. Jr. Olympic-size pool under strict supervision by certified lifeguards and camp staff. Beach Days: Each Tuesday, Nesharim will head to Seal Beach for some fun in the sun. Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving kindness): We welcome new campers with morning ice breakers (welcoming the stranger) and we encourage the campers to help each other (helping someone on need). In our mitzvah projects, we also show the importance of taking care of one another. 5 Days: $230/MVP; $265 • Week 6: $255/MVP; $285 • Ext. Care: $40/MVP; $50 Park Days: Every Friday, Nesharim will walk to Stearns Park for a morning of team building, sports, and other outdoor activities. After lunch, they will return to the J for an afternoon of swimming and chugim. Overnights: Nesharim campers will have overnights at the JCC on Thursday, July 7, and Thursday, July 28. These overnights will include themed activities, evening swim, dinner Thursday night, movies before bed, and breakfast & lunch on Friday. *MYART at the J presents Alice in Wonderland : July 25 – August 12 (3 week Camp) 12:30pm-3:30pm Explore music and theater with musical theater company MYART. Receive instruction in voice, acting, and movement while developing self-confidence and team-work; class will culminate with the musical production. 5 Days: $220/MVP; $255 • July 4th Wk: 4 Days:$200/MVP; $225 Ext. Care: 5 Days: $40/MVP; $50 • July 4th Wk: 4 Days:$35/MVP; $45 Field Trip (Thursdays) Chug Option 1 Chug Option 2 Chug Option 3 Bowling *Martial Arts 3D Art *Ooey, Gooey Science California Science Center & IMAX *Jiu Jitsu Meet the Masters *Nutrition/Cooking Knott's Berry Farm Creative Spirit Painting Photography July 11-15 Adventure Playground Basketball Life Drawing *Engineering July 18-22 Soak City *Soccer Cartooning Improv Comedy July 25-29 Boomers Dance Decoration Preparation August 1-5 Ice Skating Basketball Crocheting August 8-12 Hangar 18 Rock Climbing *Soccer Sculpture *MYART at the J presents Alice in Wonderland June 20-24 June 27-July 1 July 5-8 (no camp July 4) Camp Hours: 9am-4pm Extended Care Available: 7-9am & 4-6pm August 15-19 Trips and schedule subject to change 5 www.alpertjcc.org Summer Fun Days *Additional fee for Premium chugim Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY June 20-24 Day @ J Park Hangar18 Ropes Course Beach June 27-July 1 Day @ J Park Angels Game Soak City Beach July 5-8 No Camp Park Movie Universal Studios & Overnight Beach July 11-15 Day @ J Park Knott’s Berry Farm Kayaking Beach July 18-22 Day @ J Park Brew Bakers Beach Bonfire OC Fair July 25-29 Day @ J Park August 1-5 Day @ J Park Paintball Scavenger Hunt Beach August 8-12 Day @ J Park Boomers Ice Skating Beach August 15-19 Camp Hours: 9am-4pm Extended Care Available: 7-9am & 4-6pm Tikkun Olam (repairing the world): 3-Day Trip To JCA Shalom in Malibu Digital Filmmaking Camp We offer a chug centered around this important Jewish value, and we lead by example. We instruct our campers to use our recycle bins and teach the importance of treating the earth with respect. Trips and schedule subject to change CIT Leadership Program • מסלול למנהיגות Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Leadership Program Session l: June 20-July 15 • Monday-Friday • 9am-4pm Session ll: July 18-August 12 • Monday-Friday • 9am-4pm Grades 9-10 Teens develop leadership skills, acquire experience working with young campers, and participate in special CIT workshops. CITs will spend part of their week working with a Camp Komaroff group in order to gain practical experience, and a portion of their week in training sessions and team-building activities. They’ll assist in a wide range of activities, including swimming, field trips, sports, crafts, and more. Per Session: $260/MVP; $325 Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org www.alpertjcc.org 6 Sports • ספורט Kochavim (Stars) • כוכבים For Campers going into Grades 3-4 AJCC Camp Komaroff’s 3rd and 4th grade campers will continue to build their skills, explore camp activities, and experience even more this summer with two trips off site each week. Kochavim campers will go to Stearns Park every week and have a second exciting field trip on Thursdays! On days at the J, campers will spend the day participating in traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, cooking, arts & crafts, and team-building activities. They will also get to select a chug (specialty class) of their choice each week. Chugim: Each week, campers will get to choose a chug (specialty class) of their choice. These chugim are 1.5 hour specialty classes that will take place in the afternoons on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Our chugim are led by specialists who have the expertise and training to help your camper learn and develop skills through hands-on fun! Swimming: On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Kochavim campers will spend an hour in the afternoon at our outdoor, Jr. Olympic-size pool under strict supervision by certified lifeguards and camp staff. Summer League July 10–August 28, Sunday Games Ages 5–13 • Boys and Girls of all levels The AJCC/Pete Davis Youth Basketball League emphasizes sound basketball fundamentals, good sportsmanship, partnership with families, and respect. All games will take place on Sunday afternoons at the AJCC gym; each game will last approximately one hour. One-hour practices will be held at the J on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday evenings, depending on team. $170/AJCC Member; $200/Public Basketball League Registration & Evaluation Day: Sunday, July 10* Ages 5-7 from 12-2pm • Ages 8-10 from 2-3pm • Ages 11-13 from 3-5pm *Must attend for Team Placement Park Days: Every Wednesday, Kochavim will walk to Stearns Park for a morning of team building, sports, and other outdoor activities. After lunch, they will return to the J for an afternoon of swimming and chugim. Late Night & Overnight: Kochavim campers will have a late night on Thursday, July 7, and an overnight on Thursday, July 28. The Late Night includes themed activities, dinner, and an evening swim. The Overnight will include themed activities, evening swim, dinner Thursday night, movies before bed, and breakfast & lunch on Friday. *MYART at the J presents Alice in Wonderland : July 25–August 12 (3 week Camp) 12:30pm-3:30pm Explore music and theater with musical theater company MYART. Receive instruction in voice, acting, and movement while developing self-confidence and team-work; class will culminate with the musical production. 5 Days: $220/MVP; $255 • July 4th Wk: 4 Days:$200/MVP; $225 Ext. Care: 5 Days: $40/MVP; $50 • July 4th Wk: 4 Days:$35/MVP; $45 Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp at Stearns Park June 20-24 August 22-26, Mon-Fri June 27-July 1 Ages 3-16 The Alpert JCC and Challenger Sports partner to offer soccer camps for kids from 3-16 years old. In this unique cross-cultural experience, our British coaching staff helps kids enjoy soccer as never before, with an emphasis on individual skill development, a daily World Cup-style Tournament, and much more! Park Address: 4520 23rd St., Long Beach, CA 90815 Register online at www.challengersports.com by July 10 and receive a FREE Challenger Sports game jersey. ($40 value!) Select the Barbara & Ray Alpert JCC as your camp choice. Field Trip (Thursdays) Chug Option 1 Chug Option 2 Chug Option 3 Atlantis Play Center *Martial Arts 3D Art *Ooey, Gooey Science Boomers *Jiu Jitsu Meet the Masters *Nutrition/Cooking Knotts’ Berry Farm Creative Spirit Painting Photography July 11-15 Bowling Basketball Life Drawing *Engineering July 18-22 Soak City *Soccer Cartooning Improv Comedy July 25-29 California Science Center & IMAX Dance Decoration Preparation August 1-5 Bounce U Basketball Crocheting Discovery Science Center *Soccer Sculpture *MYART at the J presents Alice in Wonderland July 5-8 (no camp July 4) August 8-12 August 15-19 Summer Fun Days Trips and schedule subject to change 7 www.alpertjcc.org Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org *Additional fee for Premium chugim Rachmanus (compassion): Creative Spirit teaches leadership and team-building skills through empathetic, non-competitive physical activity. These games reward campers who show good sportsmanship, and our staff is always encouraging this behavior. Camp Hours: 9am-4pm Extended Care Available: 7-9am & 4-6pm www.alpertjcc.org 4 Anakim (Giants) • ענקים JCC Maccabi Games™ & ArtsFest™ • משחקי המכביה For Campers going into Grades 1-2 JCC Maccabi Games™ and ArtsFest™ With a supervision ratio of one camp counselor to six campers, AJCC Camp Komaroff’s youngest campers get the best introduction to summer day camp in a safe and nurturing environment. With the option of attending three days per week or five days per week, Anakim campers will enjoy making new friends and learning new things each week at camp. Camp activities include swimming, sports, cooking, arts & crafts, and team-building activities. Anakim campers will also get to experience field trips on Wednesdays and select a chug (specialty class) of their choice each week. Chugim: Each week, campers will get to choose a chug (specialty class) of their choice. These chugim are 1.5 hour specialty classes that will take place in the afternoons on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Our chugim are led by specialists who have the expertise and training to help your camper learn and develop skills through hands-on fun! Swimming: On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Anakim campers will spend an hour in the afternoon at our outdoor pool. Under strict supervision by certified lifeguards and camp staff, our Anakim campers will be able to play in our wading pool, or our more experienced swimmers may swim in our Jr. Olympic-sized pool. Late Nights at the J: Anakim campers will have two special late nights on Thursday, July 7, and Thursday, July 28. The late nights will include themed activities, dinner, and an evening swim. 5 Days: $220/MVP; $255 • 3 Days: $175/MVP; $195 • July 4th Wk: 4 Days:$200/MVP; $225 • 2 Days: $150/MVP; $170 Ext. Care: 5 Days: $40/MVP; $50 • 3 Days: $30/MVP; $40 • July 4th Wk: 4 Days:$35/MVP; $45 • 2 Days: $25/MVP; $35 Field Trip (Wednesdays) Chug Option 1 Chug Option 2 Chug Option 3 Bounce U *Mixed Martial Arts Recycled Art Tikkun Olam June 27-July 1 Heritage Park *Jiu Jitsu International Art Music & Rhythm July 5-8 (no camp July 4) Adventure City Creative Spirit Outdoor Artwork Gardening July 11-15 STAR Eco Station Basketball Drawing *Engineering July 18-22 Discovery Science Center *Soccer Friendship Bracelets *Musical Theater Workshop July 25-29 Mother’s Beach Dance Mixed Media Art *Ooey, Gooey Science August 1-5 Aquarium of the Pacific Basketball Water Colors *Nutrition/Cooking August 8-12 Atlantis Play Center *Soccer Mitzvah Madness Space Exploration June 20-24 Shalom (peace): The concept of Shalom is extremely important and is a staff priority. We teach our campers to remain positive, use uplifting language, and encourage them to always verbally express themselves. Camp Hours: 9am-4pm Extended Care Available: 7-9am & 4-6pm August 15-19 Trips and schedule subject to change 3 www.alpertjcc.org Summer Fun Days August 5-12 in Stamford, Connecticut Join the Team Long Beach delegation in this annual celebration of Jewish identity, values, and community. JCC Maccabi Games™ Jewish Teens Ages 13-16 (as of July 31, 2016) Since 1982, the JCC Maccabi Games™ have been providing Jewish teens with a life-shaping experience based on Jewish values and healthy competition. Teens participate in Olympicstyle Opening Ceremonies, a day of Tikkun Olam, as well as celebratory parties each night. Sports: Baseball • Basketball • Soccer • Table Tennis • Dance • Swimming • Tennis JCC Maccabi ArtsFest™ Jewish Teens Ages 13-17 (as of July 31, 2016) This is a premiere arts program for Jewish teens from all over the world. During JCC ArtsFest™, teens work with professional Artists-In-Residence to hone their skills with the goal of a multi-art collaborative exhibit and performance. Arts: Acting/Improv • Culinary • Musical Theatre • Rock Music Star Reporter Visual Arts • Vocal/Glee Jr. Maccabi Games • מכביה צעירה Jr. Maccabi™ Sunday, June 5, 8:30am-5pm at the Merage JCC in Orange County Children ages 8-12 (as of June 5, 2016) Be a Part of It! Join Jewish youth athletes from the JCCs of Orange County, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and more for an exciting day of Jewish youth Olympics at the Merage JCC. Choose from tennis, boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, swimming, soccer, or journalism. All sports except basketball are co-ed and will be offered in 12U and 10U competitions, subject to entries. Players ages 8-12 (as of June 5, 2016) will compete in sports or cover the Games as Star Reporters. Teams will play against other JCCs from Southern California. $80 members/ $90 public • Deadline to register is May 13. (Includes event registration, lunch, adult supervision, Jr. Maccabi shirt, and medals.) *Additional fee for Premium chugim Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org www.alpertjcc.org 8 What’s New at Camp • מה חדש בקייטנה Swim University • אוניברסיטה לשחייה JCC Junior Lifeguards Online Registration & Medical Forms June 20-July 14 (4 Wks) Monday & Wednesday, 12-12:45pm (Senior Group) Tuesday & Thursday, 12-12:45pm (Junior Group) This summer, AJCC Camp Komaroff registration is available online at www.alpertjcc.org. Ages: 8-15 Throughout this course, participants will learn a new sense of teamwork and communication while developing their work ethic and leadership skills. By training in, and implementing, advanced swim techniques and basic in water rescues, youths will gain experience and skills which are applicable and relevant in many aspects of life. Additionally, this course is a great way to prepare participants for one of the open water Junior Lifeguard programs. Week 1: Water rescue skills, assists, water entry techniques, and swimming Week 2: CPR, first aid, emergency action plans, sudden illness response Week 3: Snorkeling, backboarding, and lifeguarding/ instructing skills Week 4: Rescue relays, putting everything together Kehillah (community): Camp Komaroff has many activities that emphasize kehillah. From singing camp songs to our Senior Lunch participants to experiencing the importance of sustainability in our Gardening chug, we are dedicated to serving the Jewish community. Specialization & Choice Each week, your camper will get to select a chug (specialty class) of their choice. These chugim are tailored to the age/ability of your child to help your child delve deeper into the specialties they love, as well as explore new interests. These Chugim Include: • 3D Art: Campers will be led through projects creating three-dimensional works of art. • Basketball: Children will learn and improve their skills. • Cartooning: Bring your imagination to life through a series of activities to create original characters and comic strips. • Creative Spirit: A fun way to play group games and build a supportive community. Creative Spirit focuses on the people playing and, most important, ensuring that they are having fun! It promotes safe and cooperative play. • Crochet for Beginners: This introductory course will teach campers the basic crochet stitches. $80/AJCC Member; $95/Public • Dance: Children will explore different styles of dance from all across the world. JCC Synchro Team • Decoration Preparation: Campers will brainstorm and work together to June 20-July 14 (4 Wks) Monday & Wednesday, 9:15-10am (Senior Group) Tuesday & Thursday, 9:15-10am (Junior Group) Ages: 7-11 create decorations for Camp Komaroff’s overnight. • Drawing: Learn art concepts such as shading, perspective, and depth in order to educate campers about more advanced techniques of art. • *Engineering: Explore the basic principles of engineering through hands-on projects. • Friendship Bracelets: Perfect for the beginner or experienced crafter. This four week synchronized swimming team is a new addition to the Alpert JCC programing! Throughout the duration of the program, the participants will learn the fundamentals of teamwork and how valuable teamwork is when reaching for the same goal. They will also gain self-confidence with the support of their teammates and coach. The most important goal for this team is for the participants to have fun, so they can see the sport as something to look forward to. Learn how to create different styles of bracelets. • *Musical Theater Workshop: Receive instruction in voice, acting, and movement while developing self-confidence in this one-week workshop led by MYART. • *MYART at the J Presents Alice in Wonderland: Explore music and theater with musical theater company MYART. Receive instruction in voice, acting, and movement while developing self-confidence and teamwork. This three-week class will culminate with the musical production, Alice in Wonderland. • *Nutrition & Cooking: Learn about the foods that fuel our bodies while making healthy snacks. Topics will include GO Foods vs. WHOA Foods, food groups, and MyPlate.gov. • *Ooey, Gooey Science: Let’s get down and dirty with ooey, gooey science projects that are fun and educational! • Outdoor Artwork: Create arts & crafts that have a function in natural PJ Library Goes to JCC Day Camp PJ Library books are used to convey Judaic values/themes to the children as it pertains to the topic of the activity. In a lot of ways, PJ Library books have been an introduction into Judaism for many of our youngest campers. environments, as well as incorporate objects found in nature. • Improv Comedy: Theater games, imagination, and invention make this • Photography: Learn basic styles of capturing photos and how to edit and (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) improv class a blast! • *Jiu Jitsu: Sensei Mac will teach campers how to defend themselves when $80/AJCC Member; $95/Public explore a variety of musical styles, rhythm, and small instruments. Discover CATCH Week 2: Improving on sculling and swimming strokes as part of their warm up, learning the basic figures required, learning how to stay synchronized, and an introduction to some choice songs for a routine and the different types of routines (solos, duets, trios, and team). Prerequisites: 100 yard swim, being able to touch the bottom of the deep end of the pool, 25 yard swim of backstroke and breaststroke. recycled, and reusable art. • Music & Rhythm: Dance, sing, and move to the beat of the music as we • Painting: Learn about color theory and techniques of painting. Week 1: Proper stretching techniques, learning the different types of sculling, team building exercises in the water, and introduction to what figures are and how to count the different beats in a song. Week 4: Preparing for their performance in front of the parents and other JCC members. mitzvah (good deed) projects. • Mixed Media Art: Using a combination of media, kids will create 2D, 3D, • Gardening: Learn how plants grow while caring for crops in our garden. • International Art: Hands-on experience with different styles of artwork Week 3: Being able to do the warm up on their own but together as a team, practicing their routines. • Mitzvah Madness: Have fun while helping others as we work on different found around the world. With each art activity, campers will be educated on the location and culture in which the art style is found. the fight goes to the ground, how to get out of chokes and headlocks, and how to fend off an attacker. • Life Drawing: Depict images from natural environments at different locations around the AJCC. • Meet the Masters: Learn about different artists and create masterpieces in the style of that artist. • *Mixed Martial Arts with Sensei Mac: Martial Arts training builds confidence and self-esteem while teaching self-discipline, respect, concentration and courtesy. manipulate photos on the iMacs in the Chasin Computer Lab. • Recycled Art: Work with recycled, unconventional materials in order to create unique arts & crafts. This class will emphasize the importance of repurposing materials in an effort to protect the environment. • Sculpture: Using clay, campers will sculpt unique and creative works of art. • *Soccer: Children will learn and improve their skills with Challenger Sports British soccer coaches. • Space Exploration: We’ll explore our solar system and beyond to learn about planets, stars, moon phases, black holes, and more! • Tikkun Olam (repairing the world): Learn how each of us can do our part to take care of our planet and its inhabitants. • Watercolors: Campers will learn techniques of painting with watercolors. At Camp Komaroff, we believe in the concept of Shmirat HaGuf (taking care of your body). To help children on this path, we educate them on nutrition, gardening, and active play so they can lead healthy and happy lives. Weekly Themes & Funky Fridays Each week of camp will have a special theme that all of our activities will be based around. We conclude the week with Funky Friday. Each Funky Friday will have a different theme that gives campers a chance to dress up in crazy costumes to show off their ruach (spirit). * denotes chugim with an additional fee. 9 www.alpertjcc.org Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org www.alpertjcc.org 2 Swim University • אוניברסיטה לשחייה Message from the Director • ברוכים הבאים מהמנהלת Group Swim Classes Greetings, At AJCC Camp Komaroff, it is a pleasure as well as a privilege for our great staff to work with your children in a setting that provides unique, innovative, and diverse programming. Our mission is to provide all children with a safe, nurturing place to discover dreams, find hidden talents, develop new skills, and become more independent. We believe in fostering relationships—campers’ relationships with each other, with staff, with family, with our diverse community, and with Judaism. Our Staff... The AJCC Youth & Teen Staff is hand-picked from a large pool of qualified applicants. As we interview staff, we look for certain qualities: maturity, enthusiasm, warmth, and the willingness to take a chance, to try something different. We look for counselors and instructors who understand what it feels like to be a kid, and who aren't afraid to be one themselves. Once selected, counselors go through rigorous training, including sessions in program planning, field trip management, first aid & safety, conflict resolution, and much more. At the end of the comprehensive training, our staff is revved up and ready to go from Day One! And to ensure that we stay up-to-date, staff continues to meet weekly to brush up on old skills and acquire new ones so that we can meet the individual needs of each camper. Kavod (honor/respect): Our staff instills values and the concept of respect into our campers from the day one. Our camp groups create their own rules and codes to live by and are encouraged to respect each other and their surroundings at all times. 1 www.alpertjcc.org In order to help children attain these goals, we provide a wide range of well-planned activities both on and off campus, facilitated by our highly-trained, energetic staff. Incorporated into every activity at camp are Jewish values such as tikkun olam (repairing the world), kavod (honor/respect), kehillah (community), shalom (peace), rachmanus (compassion), gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness), and shmirat haguf (taking care of your body). Whether campers are playing sports, creating arts & crafts, or performing mitzvah projects, these values help guide children to see how their actions make a difference and help them learn what they can do to make the world a better place. I look forward to seeing everyone at camp this summer! Session l: June 22-July 15 (4 wks) • Session ll: July 20-August 13 (4 wks) • Session lll: August 17-26 (2 wks) Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday Tiny Tots: Ages: 3-5 (1:4 ratio): 9-9:30am / 10-10:30am / 1:30-2pm / 2:30-3pm Beginner: Ages: 4-6 (1:4 ratio): 9:30-10am / 2-2:30pm / 3-3:30pm Advanced Beginner: Ages: 5-8 (1:6 ratio): 10-10:30am / 3:30-4pm $95; $80/MVP, 4 week session • $50; $40/MVP, 2 week session Private Swim Lessons 1-on-1 Instruction for all ages Learn how to swim with one of our Swim University instructors. (4) 15 min lessons: $120; $95/MVP (4) 30 min lessons: $180; $150/MVP Youth Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes Monday-Friday, Workout times vary Ages 6-14 Become a stronger swimmer; train to improve swim stroke and technique. Compete in optional swim meets (additional cost for meets). Start anytime! • FREE Tryouts: Mon, 5-5:30pm (Everyone must try out!) $90; $75/MVP Prep Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes Tuesday, Thursday, 4:30-5:15pm Kind Regards, Ages 5-12 Youth, Teen, Sports & Camp Director Learn strokes and flip turns; improve technique and gain endurance. Prep Swim Team is a stepping stone from swim lessons to the Youth Swim Team. Start anytime! • FREE Tryouts: Tue, 4:30-5pm (Everyone must try out!) $65; $50/MVP Natalie Chernik Youth Water Polo ACA Accreditation We are proud to announce that for over 20 years, Camp Komaroff has achieved accreditation through the American Camp Association (ACA). In order to achieve ACA accreditation, Camp Komaroff has met over 300 standards including health, safety, staff qualifications, training, and emergency management. Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org Session l: June 20-July 17 (4 wks) • Session ll: July 18-August 14 (4 wks) • Session lll: August 15-28 (2 wks) Monday & Wednesday: Ages: 5-8, 4-4:30pm • Ages: 8-10, 4:30-5:15pm Sunday: Ages: 8-12, 3-4pm Learn the basics of ball handling and shooting while improving swim skills. Work on treading water and swim strokes specific to water polo. Start anytime! FREE Tryouts: Mondays, 4-5pm (Everyone must try out!) Monday & Wednesday: (4 wks) $70/AJCC Member; $90/Public • (2 wks) $35/AJCC Member; $45/Public Sunday: (4 wks) $35/AJCC Member; $50/Public • (2 wks) $17.50/AJCC Member; $22.50/Public Register online @ alpertjcc.org | 562.426.7601 | CampKomaroff@alpertjcc.org Swim University Instructors Our instructors are American Red Cross (ARC) Water Safety Instructors and follow the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program guidelines. Have Aquatics Questions? Ignacio Berumen, Aquatics Manager, (562) 426-7601, ext. 1020 [email protected] www.alpertjcc.org 10 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 1713 Long Beach, CA 3801 East Willow Street • Long Beach, CA 90815 (562) 426-7601 • www.alpertjcc.org DATES TO REMEMBER Tuesday, April 19 A Taste of Camp • Last day for Early Bird Discount! Friday, May 27 Last day to make changes without penalty Monday, June 20 First Day of Summer Programming Camp Komaroff Natalie Chernik Youth, Teen, Sports & Camp Director (562) 426-7601, ext. 1205 [email protected] Eric Feldman Youth & Camp Program Coordinator (562) 426-7601, ext. 1023 [email protected] Katie Clowdus Friday, August 12 Program Administrative Assistant MYART at the J Performance of Alice in Wonderland (562) 426-7601, ext. 1024 [email protected] Friday, August 19 Swim University Last Day of Summer Programming Wednesday, August 31 Kids' University After School Program Begins Ignacio Berumen Aquatics Manager (562) 426-7601, ext. 1020 [email protected] קייטנת קמרוף