jcc abrams camp brochure - 2015
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Camp Brochure 2015TRANSCRIPT
BEST. SUMMER. EVER.
JCCPrincetonMercerBucks
A Message from our Camp Director
The JCC Abrams Camp leadership and specialist team is comprised of diverse and highly-skilled teaching professionals that
work together to provide a safe, fun-filled creative camp experience.
Together with our five-star counselor staff, we work hard for each camper to thrive in a positive atmosphere so that they can reach
their fullest potential. Promoting every day values through a Jewish lense helps build
character, compassion and camaraderie through the entire camp.
ABRAMS AT A GLANCE
TOP AQUATICS PROGRAM WITH INSTRUCTIONAL & FREE SWIM TWICE A DAY
OVER 25 SPECIALIST AREAS
Creating a camp culture that is filled with compassion, kindness, excitement & creativity are just a few of the campership traits that we instill in each and every camper. Our primary goal is to foster life-long friendships to build self-confidence and watch them mature into caring people, as parents would hope for them to become.
Attending the JCC Abrams Camps is the single best gift that you can give your child. A chance to join a family, feel a sense of belonging to a place that they can call home. We look forward to taking your child on this empowering journey and thank you for giving us this privilege.
AIR-CONDITIONED BUS TRANSPORTATION
FROM LOCAL STOPS
KOSHER CATERED LUNCH AND SNACKS
CAMP T-SHIRTS!AMAZING CAMPSITE ON 20+ ACRES
JEWISH VALUES BRAND NEW TENNIS COURTS!
ALL INCLUDED IN CAMP TUITION!
AquaticsInstructional swim, Free swim, all supervised with the goal of
safety, instruction, & fun!
...and MORE!!
Creative & Performing ArtsArts & Crafts, Ceramics, Music,
Drama, Cooking, Dance, & Singing.
Outdoor AdventureArchery, Science & Nature, Biking,
& NEW for 2015 - ROCK WALL!
SportsIncluding Team Sports, Karate,
Gaga, Kickball, Soccer, & NEW for 2015 - TENNIS!
Jewish ValuesShabbat sing-alongs, Israeli Fair,
Israeli cooking, Ruach (Spirit), Maccabi Games/Color War, and more!
ACTIVITIES
Our Pitzelah program is for children ages 3 through 5 years who are ready for an exciting full day of activities.
• Dedicated staff led by certified teachers with first aid certifications and overall community leaders
• Fun in Pitzelah’s Play Village filled with hand crafted wooden play structures, play houses and sand fun for imaginations to soar
• Junior sized sports fields, big wheelers and athletic equipment just right for our youngest campers
Pitzelah
Keshet
Gesher
Pre-K - Kindergarten
1st and 2nd Grade
3rd and 4th Grade
Pre-K - 4th Grade
• Uniquely designed instructional swim, and safety program with higher staff to camper ratios
• Daily “cool down” times with interactive play, use of manipulatives, puppetry, and special reading partners such as “PJ Library Goes To Camp”
• Over 25 different specialty instruction within creative & performing arts, sports, outdoor adventure and Tikkun Olam fun
Our Keshet Program offers more options, more adventure, more independence while continuing our emphasis on social skills, self-awareness and sportsmanship.
• Weekly one period elective “choice” activity to discover new skills and specialize in one unique area
• Introduction for our second graders to our “Let’s Move” competitive team sports program
• Biking: develop basic biking and bike safety skills, while enjoying the view of our beautiful camp site
• Intermediate archery, rock wall & fishing program. Have the oppor-tunity to take the basics to next level of skill and fun
• New for Summer 2015: Advantage Tennis partner in a state-of-the-art tennis facility and tennis instruction from tennis pros
Our Gesher Program includes, every specialty offering with an emphasis on skill development for individual growth in an inclusive camp culture of depth and purpose.
• Advanced Sports programs to master skill techniques, game tactics and the art of true teamwork
• More specialized creative arts options such as dramatic plays, unique art proj-ects, refined cooking skills, glee club & talent show
• Instrument instruction of ukuleles, drumming & guitar
• More freedom of choice electives such as woodworking, rocketry, science, crocheting and needlework
• Leadership opportunities in “Let’s Move” competitive team sports program creating team-building and positive social skills
• Off-road bike trails and ad-vanced rock wall challenges and nature survival skills
• Overnight trip to the JCC’s beautiful camp in Milford, PA. Our campers will enjoy a variety of ac-tivities such as boating, archery, ropes course, lake swimming, arts and crafts, campfires, ruach, sports and more
• Step Up day trip for our 4th graders who will be entering Alufim “Tween Travel”
Our Alufim program is the ultimate experi-ence for our 5th – 6th grade campers. They enjoy two days a week on-site (typically Monday and Friday) with a variety of day camp activities to choose from as well as competitive and fun teamed sports. Then three days a week they are off on unique adventures with team building activities and making new lifelong friends. Bi-weekly, Alufim will have the chance to experience overnight trips as a “step up” to Teen Travel.
Alufim5th and 6th Grade
= Late Return: 6 pm Pickup = Late Return: 8 pm Pickup *All Activities Subject To Change
2015
CA
LENDAR June 29 June 30
Aquatic Center
July 1 July 2
July 3
July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10
July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16
July 17
July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23 July 24
July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31
August 3 August 4 August 5 August 6 August 7
August 10 August 11 August 12 August 13 August 14
August 17 August 18 August 19
August 20 August 21
WEE
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K 2
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K 5
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WEE
K 8
5th - 6th
Grade
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
<-----1 Night Overnight --->
Crystal Springs
VIP Stadium Tour
TECH REHEARSAL
&
3 Days/ 2 Nights Overnight at Harrisburg, JCC
3 Days/2 Night Overnight at Aquatopia
2 Days/1 Night at Baltimore, JCC
June 29
2 Days/ 1 Night Overnight at NJY
ALUFIM (609) 606-7070 www.JCCAbramsCamps.org [email protected]
2 Days/1 Night at NJY Camps
= Late Return: 6 pm Pickup = Late Return: 8 pm Pickup *All Activities Subject To Change
2015
CA
LENDAR June 29 June 30
Aquatic Center
July 1 July 2
July 3
July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10
July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16
July 17
July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23 July 24
July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31
August 3 August 4 August 5 August 6 August 7
August 10 August 11 August 12 August 13 August 14
August 17 August 18 August 19
August 20 August 21
WEE
K 1
WEE
K 2
WEE
K 5
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6
WEE
K 8
5th - 6th
Grade
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
<-----1 Night Overnight --->
Crystal Springs
VIP Stadium Tour
TECH REHEARSAL
&
3 Days/ 2 Nights Overnight at Harrisburg, JCC
3 Days/2 Night Overnight at Aquatopia
2 Days/1 Night at Baltimore, JCC
June 29
2 Days/ 1 Night Overnight at NJY
ALUFIM (609) 606-7070 www.JCCAbramsCamps.org [email protected]
2 Days/1 Night at NJY Camps
Our Teen Travel program is for teens entering 7th - 9th grades who want to embark on an exciting journey filled with adventure and once in a lifetime extended trips. This unit is lead by a dynamic, caring and educated staff who are there to encourage self-discovery, independence, and to help each teen shine as bright as they can.
Teen Travel7th, 8th, and 9th Grade
Indoor Go-Karts
www.JCCAbramsCamps.org 609-606-7070 [email protected]
2015
CA
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R June 29 June 30 July 1 July 2
July 3
July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10
July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17
July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23 July 24
July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31
August 3 August 4 August 5 August 6
August 7
August 10 ** August 11** August 12 ** August 13 ** August 14 **
August 17 August 18 August 19 August 20 August 21
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Session 3
Session 4
TEEN TRAVEL MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Sessio
n 1 B E A C H
3 Day/2 Night Extended Trip
MUSIC GAME SHOW
World’s Largest Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio
** Extended trip departs 8/9 @ 8:00 am and returns 8/14 @ 3:00 pm
= Late Return: 6 pm Pickup = Late Return: 8 pm Pickup All Activities Subject To Change
Our Madrichim are campers who are entering 10th grade and have an interest in becoming future counselors. This leadership development program is very “hands on” as well a peer bonding experience with weekly day trips to fun spots.
Madrichim10th Grade
& Madrichim
Indoor Go-Karts
www.JCCAbramsCamps.org 609-606-7070 [email protected]
2015
CA
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R June 29 June 30 July 1 July 2
July 3
July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10
July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17
July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23 July 24
July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31
August 3 August 4 August 5 August 6
August 7
August 10 ** August 11** August 12 ** August 13 ** August 14 **
August 17 August 18 August 19 August 20 August 21
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Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
TEEN TRAVEL MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Sessio
n 1 B E A C H
3 Day/2 Night Extended Trip
MUSIC GAME SHOW
World’s Largest Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio
** Extended trip departs 8/9 @ 8:00 am and returns 8/14 @ 3:00 pm
= Late Return: 6 pm Pickup = Late Return: 8 pm Pickup All Activities Subject To Change
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