camp baker guide 2012

Camp Baker

2012

L’Dor V ’’Dor, From Generation to Generation

June 11 - August 17

18 months - 10th Grade

At Camp Baker, we build menches

- people with strong character-

both campers and staff.

Sensory memories can take us all back and when I think of

Camp Baker, the morning song circle, the taste of the pool, the

smell of bug spray and sunscreen, and my favorite, the cool

air conditioning as we floated in and out of the J, reminds me

of the carefree days of childhood. I am so fortunate my son,

Truere, can follow in our footsteps.

-Greg Rothschild, Camp Baker Alumni and Parent

Camp Baker is...• A wide variety of exciting and engaging programs

• Flexible to meet the needs of your family—with varying hours and bi-weekly and weekly registration options

• An environment that promotes camper success through creativity and enrichment

• The highest quality camp in Charleston

• Your child’s home away from home, where we have been creating memories for 65 years

Why Choose Camp Baker?Because we offer something for everyone… and all in your own backyard. We are camping professionals, educators, social workers, and experienced child care staff, all committed to giving your child quality summer experiences, year after year.

Camp Baker is housed on the grounds at the Charleston JCC, conveniently located in the heart of West Ashley. Our parents have consistently rated us the #1 summer camp in the Lowcountry! Campers return not only because of the fun they have had and the friends they have made, but because of the staff who return year after year to give them the summer of a lifetime.

For 65 years, Camp Baker staff have been helping campers grow, develop, and create memories that will last forever.

February 12th 2-4 pm, Camp Baker Fair and Reunion—Someone

will win a free week of camp…it could be you!

February 29th1st Early Bird Registration Deadline-

save 20% on most camps

March 4thCharleston JCC Purim Carnival—Someone will

win a free week of camp…again! Come enter the

raffle! Check our website for more information

March 30th2nd Early Bird Registration Deadline-

save 10% on most camps

May 1stCamp Baker financial aid applications due

June 1stRegistration forms and Camp Baker balance due

June 4th - 8thPre Camp

June 10thParent Meet ‘N Greet—come meet your child’s

counselors, get answers to your questions, enjoy

dinner, and take a swim in the Pearlstine Pool.

June 11thCamp Baker Session 1 Begins

June 24thCircus of the Kids Auditions

MANDATORY for all COTK campers-

All children who register will be

assigned to an act in the circus!

June 25thCamp Baker Session 2 begins

June 28th at 7pmCircus of the Kids Performance

you won’t want to miss this!

June 29th at 11am and 2pm

Circus of the Kids Performances

July 4thNO CAMP, Enjoy the holiday!

July 9thCamp Baker Session 3 Begins

July 12thIsrael Day

July 18thParents’ Night Out— 5pm-7:30pm

Advance registration required

Mark your calendar:Camp Calendar

July 23rdCamp Baker Session 4 begins

August 1stSuper Hero day—dress up like

your favorite super hero

August 2ndCamp Baker Talent Show 5pm-7pm

August 3rdLast Day of Camp Carnival

August 6th - 10thPost Camp week 1

August 13th - 17thPost Camp week 2

Carpool starts at 8:20am and ends at 8:40am so that campers can attend morning assembly which begins promptly at 8:45am.

This is just a sample of events - MORE TO COME!

This year, Camp Baker is offering transportation for all Camp Baker campers. Campers will

be picked up and dropped off at a designated location along each route. More information

will be mailed out to those who register. We will have two bus routes this summer:

TransportationaT Camp Baker

To reserve your space on the bus, contact the Camp Office at

[email protected] or 843.571.6565.

Routes are subject to change based on enrollment.

$75 per child, p er two week session

Route 1:

East Cooper and North Charleston

Committe Members

Susan Beylotte

Elisa Bluestein

Kat Brenkert

Michelle Duenas

Jimi HorneDolly Jaffee

Nanci Kestenbaum

Michelle Parks

Jennifer Schager

JCC PresidentMasha Kalinsky

CJF/JCC CEO Judi Corsaro

Camp Baker Director

Tamar Sternfeld

Camp Baker Assistant Director

Alexis Bailey

Camp Baker Registrar

Victoria Manigault

Aquatics DirectorLauren Dumas

Route 2:

James Island and West Ashley

Tamar Sternfeld JCC Program Director

Shalom (that means Hello, Goodbye, and Peace in Hebrew). I am delighted to be back

for a second summer as your Camp Baker Director. For those of you whom I have not

yet been able to meet, I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. I moved back

to Charleston in the spring of 2011, along with my husband and our three children, and

I am so glad to be home. 2012 promises to be an amazing summer! As a parent, I only

want to give my children the best, as every parent does. Look no further—you have

found it! Year after year, Camp Baker has been voted as the #1 Camp in the Lowcountry

and we continue to strive to maintain that level of excellence for your child. This year, we

are introducing new programs that bring our camp programming to a whole new level!

Be sure to check them out on pages 15 and 16. From generation to generation—L’Dor

V’Dor—Camp Baker has been inspiring children on their life’s journeys. Let us inspire

your child this summer and we will give them an experience they’ll never forget.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you might have. I

look forward to sharing this 65th summer of Camp Baker with you and your child.

Lauren Dumas Sports, Wellness, and Aquatics Director

My name is Lauren Dumas and I am the Sports, Wellness, and Aquatics Director for the

Charleston JCC. I am so happy to be coming back for my second summer as Aquatics

Director at the Pearlstine Pool. I have been waiting all year, working hard on taking classes

and getting new certifications to be the best that I can be for you and your children this

summer at the pool. I cannot wait until May, when we open one month earlier to show you

everything we have in store! Get ready to splash into the summer of 2012 at Camp Baker!

Alexis Bailey Assistant JCC Camp Baker Director

Shalom chaverim (friends)! My name is Alexis Bailey, and I am excited to serve as your

Assistant Director for Camp Baker 2012. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology from

Winthrop University. I have worked with children and youth programs for the past

seven years, and I have developed a passion for providing quality care for children.

Having grown from a camper to a counselor to camp management, I can truly say that

Camp Baker is a wonderful place to be. I am proud to be a part of such an amazing

community and I can’t wait to see the new and returning faces for Camp Baker 2012!!

Meet our Team

What you need to know:LogisticsThe camp day is from 8:30am-5pm for full day campers and from 8:30am-1pm for preschool half day campers. Morning Carpool begins at 8:20am and ends at 8:40am, so that campers can attend the Morning Assembly. Afternoon Carpool begins at 4:30pm and ends at 5:00pm. Any children not picked up by 5:00pm will join the PM Care campers.

AM/PM CareDoes your family start early? Sign up for AM Care. We are here from 7-8:30am. All children dropped off before 8am will be offered breakfast. Fee: $35/session

Need some extra time in the afternoons? Sign up for PM Care. We are here from 5-6 pm for families who need just a little more time. Fee: $25/session

*AM and PM Care are not eligible for any early bird discounts.

EnrollmentCamp groups are limited in size, according to space. Priority is given to JCC members and once a group is filled, we will begin a waiting list. We will notify you if a space becomes available.

TransportationThis year, Camp Baker is offering transportation for all Camp Baker campers. We will have two bus routes this summer:

Route 1: East Cooper and North Charleston Route 2: James Island and West Ashley.

To reserve your space on the bus, contact the Camp Office at [email protected] or 843.571.6565.

Field trip transportationAny time that Camp Baker campers will leave camp on a field trip, they will be transported on a JCC van, rental van, or a bus, driven by an insured, qualified, and authorized driver. Only children in Noar A and above will participate in field trips.

Group assignmentsWe assign groups based on enrollment and we divide them as evenly as possible based on age. We define “age” as the age the child will be as of 9/1/12. We define “grade” as the grade the child is “rising” into.

FoodAt Camp Baker, we are a kosher camp, under orthodox supervision. As a kosher camp, we do not allow any outside food on the premises. We will provide snacks daily for each child, along with a healthy, kosher lunch for all campers. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are always available as an alternative at every lunch.

In order to make any accommodations for food allergies you must alert the Camp Office in writing by 6/1/12.

SwimmingTeaching a child to swim is a core value in Judaism. All campers will be given swim lessons taught by American Red Cross-certified Water Safety Instructors. Skill assessment sheets will be sent home at the end of each session. Additional swim lessons are available. For more information, contact the JCC front desk at 843-571-6565.

T-ShirtsEvery camper will receive one t-shirt with their registration. Additional t-shirts are available for $10 each. Contact the Camp Office for more information.

FormsEvery camper must have a medical form on file, along with an up-to-date immunization form. For the safety of your child, this form must be on file prior to your child beginning camp. These forms will be mailed out in early May and are due back by June 1st.

Please Note: We can only accept children whose paperwork is completed and up to date.

Family information:

LAST NAME

ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE JCC?: YES NO

WE ARE A RETURNING JCC CAMP BAKER FAMILY

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

PARENT 1 NAME PARENT 2 NAME

PHONE 1 PHONE 2 PHONE 1 PHONE 2

EMAIL EMAIL

PARENT’S MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED SEPARATED DIVORCED WIDOWED OTHER

CAMPER ONE LAST NAME FIRST NAME

CAMPER TWO LAST NAME FIRST NAME

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (RequiReD) DATE

Additional Information

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US: PLEASE ELABORATE:

REFERRAL: WHO MAY WE THANK FOR REFERRING YOU TO CAMP BAKER:

Payment Options

STEP 1: METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR DEPOSIT Check (made payable to the Charleston JCC) Cash Bill Credit Card Below

STEP 2: Early Bird Registration 1 Early Bird Registration 2 Regular Registration

STEP 3: METHOD OF PAYMENT Payment in full (enclosed) Check (made payable to the Charleston JCC) Cash Credit Card

Registrations received after June 1st and not paid in full will have their payment processed on the Friday prior to the session beginning.

Credit Card Information

PARENT’S NAME EMAIL

BILLING ADDRESS PHONE #

CITY STATE ZIP

NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER

CREDIT CARD # ExP DATE 3-DIGIT CODE

Photo/Video Release

The Charleston JCC does not have permission to use photographs/video images of my child for publicity purposes, including but not limited to use on the JCC website, CJF website, and in printed materials.

Camper #1 Information

CAMPER #1 NAME GRADE (As OF 9/1/12) AGE (As OF 9/1/12) MALE FEMALE

BIRTHDATET-SHIRT SIZE: Y-xS Y-S Y-M Y-L A-S A-M A-L A-xL

Transportation Indicate specific sessions Wanted $75/2week session (Office Use Only)

ROUTE 1: EAST COOPER & NORTH CHARLESTON 1 2 3 4

ROUTE 2: JAMES ISLAND & WEST ASHLEY 1 2 3 4

Camp Name Indicate specific sessions Wanted Cost/2week session (Office Use Only)

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

PRE CAMP 1

POST CAMP 1 2

AM CARE 1 2 3 4

PM CARE 1 2 3 4

CAMPER INSURANCE $45/camper

TOTAL: $

Camper #2 Information

CAMPER #2 NAME GRADE (As OF 9/1/12) AGE (As OF 9/1/12) MALE FEMALE

BIRTHDATET-SHIRT SIZE: Y-xS Y-S Y-M Y-L A-S A-M A-L A-xL

Transportation Indicate specific Weeks Wanted $75/2week session (Office Use Only)

ROUTE 1: EAST COOPER & NORTH CHARLESTON 1 2 3 4

ROUTE 2: JAMES ISLAND & WEST ASHLEY 1 2 3 4

Camp Name Indicate specific sessions Wanted Cost/2week session (Office Use Only)

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

PRE CAMP 1

POST CAMP 1 2

AM CARE 1 2 3 4

PM CARE 1 2 3 4

CAMPER INSURANCE $45/camper

TOTAL: $

RegistrationAll campers must sign up for a minimum of one

full two-week session. Additional one week

registrations are available.

DepositA $245 non-refundable deposit or payment for

each child must accompany the camp registration

form to ensure your child’s place in his or her

camp group. Your deposit will be applied toward

your total camp fee. The deposit includes a

one-time insurance & activity fee of $45.

Please Note: Under no circumstance is this

deposit refundable.

Change of Program FeeTo change programs in which a child is already

enrolled, a change form must be completed.

There will be an administrative fee of $25 for

cancelled camps. You are welcome to add camps

at any time without penalty.

Payment of FeesAll camp fees and membership dues, where

appropriate, must be paid in full by June 1st at

5pm. The JCC makes every effort not to deny

any child the opportunity to attend Camp Baker

because of the inability to pay fees. Scholarship

forms may be picked up at the front desk of the

JCC and must be completed and returned by

May 1, 2012. All requests are strictly confidential.

Contact Judi Corsaro, CEO, with any questions at

571.6565 or [email protected].

Please Note: If you are in need of a payment

plan, you must contact Victoria Manigault, Camp

Registrar, at [email protected] and set

up an appointment

RefundsNo refunds will be allowed after the registration

deadline. In cases of extreme emergency or

crisis, situations should be discussed with the

Camp Director. These cases will handled on an

individual, case-by-case basis. Refunds will not

be given due to illness or absence.

General Information

Ways to Save1st Early BirdAll registrations received before February 29th

will receive 20% off most camps*.

2nd Early BirdAny registrations received before March 30th

will receive 10% off most camps*.

*Please Note: No discounts on AM Care, PM

Care, Pre Camp, Post Camp, Horseback Riding

Chalutzim, or Circus of the Kids®.

In order to receive the Early Bird discounts, all

camp fees must be paid in full by June 1, 2012.

Sibling DiscountsFamilies will receive an additional $30 off per

session for their second, third or fourth child.

Referral DiscountsParents all over Charleston are talking about

Camp Baker. So we’re going to put our money

where your mouth is. For every NEW CAMPER

that you refer to Camp Baker and for every session

that they come, you will receive $30 ‘J’ Cash.

This can be used for payments on Camp Baker,

membership, Challah’s or any other program or

service at the Charleston ‘J’.

We offer a schedule of part time and full time options that meet your family’s needs.

Camp Baker2012

All fees are based on a 2-week session

Noar (Rising K & 1st Grades)5-Day | Days: Monday-Friday | Time: 8:30-5:00pm Member Fee: $300 | Community Fee: $350

Ruach (Rising 2nd & 3rd Grades)5-Day | Days: Monday-Friday | Time: 8:30-5:00pmMember Fee: $300 | Community Fee: $350

Tiyul (Rising 4th & 5th Grades)5-Day | Days: Monday-Friday | Time: 8:30-5:00pmMember Fee: $300 | Community Fee: $350

Chalutizm - Pioneers (Rising 6th, 7th & 8th Grades)5-Day | Days: Monday-Friday | Time: 8:30-5:00pm Member Fee: $350 | Community Fee: $380

It’s time for your camper to get out of the house and set off on the journey with us. Whether white water rafting, doing community service projects, or camping out, these pioneers will see it all!

Turn the summer of Ho-Hum into the summer of Wow! Campers will fill their days with music, arts & crafts, swim lessons & free swim, sports, and many more activities guaranteed to send them home tired and inspired.

Camp Chaverim

Campers Ages K-8th Grades

NEW CAMP!

CHALUTIZMPioneers (Rising 6th, 7th & 8th Graders)

It’s time for your camper to get out of the house and join

the fun. Whether whitewater rafting, camping, or community

service projects, these pioneers will do and see it all!

Camp Baker caters to your child's specific interests. These groups allow campers to explore their areas of interest for two-week sessions. Camp Baker has a few popular camps that we are bringing back, such as Soccer and Horseback Riding, as well as offering several new options including Circus of the Kids® and Pottery & Cupcake.

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4Tikvah Community Fee: $415 Member Fee: $375

Tikvah Community Fee: $415 Member Fee: $375



Tennis Community Fee: $415 Member Fee: $375

TennisCommunity Fee: $415 Member Fee: $375

Soccer Community Fee: $415 Member Fee: $375

Lego® Community Fee: $415 Member Fee: $375

Mad Science Community Fee: $415 Member Fee: $375

Circus of the Kids® ONE WEEK ONLY:JUNE 24TH-JUNE 29THCommunity Fee: $300Member Fee: $275

2-WEEK SESSIONCommunity Fee: $475 Member Fee: $425

Pottery & CupcakeCommunity Fee: $415 Member Fee: $375

Horseback Community Fee: $475 Member Fee: $425

Karate Community Fee: $415 Member Fee: $375

4 and 5 year old Sample CampsSession 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4TennisCommunity Fee: $90 Member Fee: $75

KarateCommunity Fee: $90 Member Fee: $75

Soccer Community Fee: $90 Member Fee: $75

Jump BunchCommunity Fee: $90 Member Fee: $75

Are you willing to host a coach?

Contact Tamar for more info

Specialty Camps

Campers in Grades 1st-5th

Soccer: Session 3Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country. Their experienced staff have identified key techniques and skills that you will need to work on and master to reach your true potential. Days include individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily World Cup tournament.

Pottery and Cupcake: Session 3Have your cupcake and paint it too! At Pottery and Cupcake camp we will spend one week at Sweetsmith Bakery baking up delectable delights and the other week at EarthArt Pottery studio making clay and glass projects and, of course, pottery painting. Grab your brushes and beaters and let’s take off!

Lego®: Session 4Do you dream about Legos®? Do you spend hours building the biggest, tallest, fastest models that you can imagine? Then, let your imagination run wild as we build models with over 5,000 pieces. These fun-filled, Lego® centered weeks will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

Karate: Session 4Get your gi ready, because Karate is coming! The staff from Buchen Martial Arts, a nationally ranked martial arts academy, will be here to help you become the next Karate Kid.

Tikvah: Sessions 1-4Back by popular demand, Tikvah returns! Moreh Shlomi, Morah Riki, and Rabbi Admon return for another great summer! We will have field trips, parsha of the week lessons, cooking, craft projects, and even visits from some special guests!

Tennis: Sessions 1-2Who will be the next Roger Federer or Maria Sharapova? Instruction, drills and match play are developed daily to meet the needs of each individual camper. Find your sweet spot this summer! Sign up today!

Mad Science: Session 1Get your beakers and materials ready for some mind-boggling experiments. We will develop exciting science projects that will entertain you for hours. Time to let your inner Mad Scientist loose.

Circus of the Kids: Session 2

Step right up! It’s time to join the circus. For the first time ever in Charleston, Circus of the Kids® is coming. Whether you are a trapeze artist, a Spanish web climber, a flyer, a tumbler, or a fire-eater you’ll be sure to amaze everyone. Beyond the amazing tricks, you’ll learn persistence and develop self-confidence. Complete with make-up and costumes, we will proudly present a full-fledged, professional circus performance under the big top for everyone to see! You won’t want to miss this life-changing opportunity. (See our ad on page 18).

Horseback Riding: Session 4The stables are ready, the horses are ready, but are you ready? We will learn how to ride, groom, and show horses. The trails are open, so let’s go riding.

Session 1: June 11 - 22Session 2: June 25 - July 6(No Camp on July 4th) Session 3: July 9 - 20Session 4: July 23 - August 3

CIT (Counselor-in-Training; Rising 10th Graders)5-Day | Days: Monday-Friday | Time: 8:30-5:00pm Member Fee: $150/session | Community Fee: $200/session

Participants will work directly with camp groups to get hands-on experience. Training will include leadership, development team building skills, community service projects, and program planning.

From generation to generation, Camp Baker has been developing future leaders. Rising 10th graders will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with children, while still enjoying the camping experience. Training will include leadership development, team-building skills, community service projects and experience how to work with children, in addition to enjoying all of the activities that Camp Baker has to offer.

Camp Giborim

Rising 10th Graders

June 24th - 29th

Save $50 per staff person

on camp fees by housing

Circus of the Kids® staff.

Contact Tamar for more

information.

Has your child ever dreamed of running off and joining the Circus? Now is the chance! Camp Baker is proud to be the only location in Charleston to offer Circus of the Kids®, a traveling circus education program where children not only learn circus tricks, but also self-esteem and self-confidence.

New Camp coming to Charleston - Circus of the Kids®

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