SUMMER 2017

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Camp Yeladim for ages 2-4

Camp Haverim for grades TK-11

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l-r: Sydney Ross (Camp Haverim), Audra Martin (Camp Haverim), Lisa Monette (Camp Yeladim) and Tracy Northup (Camp Yeladim)

“We are huge fans of JCamps! Our children have been participating for the last five years. We completely expect our kids to have a blast because it’s never been any less than that! The Merage JCC offers a well-rounded program for each of the age groups offering all types of activities. There is a special excitement that happens in the summer with the kids and staff. You won’t want to miss out on all the energy!” -The Lee Family

We are excited to once again offer your family a wide variety of summer camp options. Our camp programs are available for children of all ages, from preschoolers through high schoolers. Each camp creates memorable Jewish experiences and friendships for your child. As a staff team, we are here to meet the needs of your family and help you design a summer camp experience that works best for you and your family. - Sydney, Audra, Lisa and Tracy

WELCOME TO JCamps 2017!

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Why choose Camp Yeladim? (ages 2-4)

Our counselors are caring, enthusiastic, professional, and Title 22 fully qualified teachers

Campers enjoy water play EVERY day, from the pools to water slides, to sprinklers, foam and more

Campers experience summer activities on 22 acres of JCC premises

Your young camper can dress up on theme days and enjoy weekly in-house visitors from hula dancers to a petting zoo, to magicians and more!

Top Ten Reasons for choosing Camp Haverim (TK-11)

1. Accredited by American Camp Association – adhering to the highest standards

2. State of the art facility with on-site pool and gym

3. A wide variety of activities and options for ALL grades

4. Flexible scheduling

5. For less than $9/hour your child can have field trips, late nights, science, special events and much more

6. Swim lessons and recreational pool time

7. Judaic enrichment specialists from Israel

8. Caring, professional, college-educated counselors and staff

9. Safety first and foremost

10. OPEN TO EVERYONE!

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Your child’s first summer day camp experience for ages 2-4

Camp Yeladim has a group for all preschool age children. Each age unit is designed to engage and stimulate your child to maximize fun in their day camp experience.

2 Year Old Campers Camp Yeladim offers the perfect first summer camp experience for your child to explore new environments and meet new friends in a safe and secure environment. 3 Year Old Campers Three year old campers are ready to experience new friends and activities as they expand their awareness of the world around them. They venture through the J: jumping and running in the gym, playing in the pool, and learning water safety in group swim lessons in our shallow wading pool. Campers must be 3 years old by August 31, 2017 to enter pool with class group.

4 Year Old Campers Our oldest campers look forward to days filled with outdoor activities and excitement. Trips to the pool for swimming, to the gym for sports, and even hikes keep our four year old campers on the move! This camp is the perfect introduction to prepare your child to enter Pre-K and Transitional Kindergarten (TK).

Make this summer magical for your child at Camp Yeladim! Your preschooler will enjoy the summer camp experience in the security of our Sheila & Eric Samson Family Early Childhood Learning Center. We’ll guide your child through a summer of making new friends, learning, creativity, imagination, and lots of fun!

Clear communication between you and Camp Yeladim is very important for the success of your child’s camp experience. We provide weekly newsletters and Shutterfly updates, message boards within our building, and our doors are always open.

Camp Yeladim is run in a facility licensed by the state of California. All our counselors are professional and qualified early childhood educators, CPR and first aid certified.

Lisa Monette and Tracy Northup, Camp Yeladim directors

Session DatesMini Camp: June 19-23 Session 1: June 26-July 14 Session 2: July 17-August 4 Session 3: August 7-25

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Important Dates:Aug. 25: Last day of Camp YeladimAug. 28-Sept. 1: Aronoff Preschool and ITC closed for professional development Sept. 4: ECLC and ITC closed for Labor Day

Sept. 5: First day of 2017-2018 school year

A Plethora of Possibilities for Campers! Weekly guests and visitors – including magicians, exotic animals, music concerts, and more

Live animals from around the world

Water play with sensory tables, sprinklers, full-size water slides and fun foam machine

Creative hands-on art activities and crafts in our outdoor art atelier

Music and movement

Science, including cooking, baking and other “magical science” activities

Shabbat and havdalah through the senses

Sports

Summer Camp Sing-A-Longs

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Pool Play & Water Safety Your child will enjoy various types of water play throughout the week. Our three and four year old campers enjoy their first group swim experience taught by our highly trained aquatics instructors in a positive and safe environment. Introductory water safety and skills plus a wide array of safe, age-appropriate developmental pool games are all part of the fun. Campers must be 3 years old by August 31, 2017 to enter pool with their class group. Weekly Guests Each week special guests and visitors enrich our campers with exciting programs such as magic shows, science experiments, exotic animals, music concerts and dramatic performance. Camp Yeladim campers always eagerly await special guests.

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Camp Haverim is ACA accredited

ACA Accreditation means that your child’s camp cares enough to undergo a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of its

operation - from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at your child’s camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes growth and fun in an environment committed to safety.

Staff ExcellenceOur professionally trained, creative and caring staff is one of the best parts of our camp. Our thorough hiring process includes background checks, interviews, and personal and professional references.

All counselors are:ACA (American Camp Association) trained with focus on child development, age appropriate programming, behavior management, communication, emergency procedures, and more.

CPR, First Aid (including epi-pen) & AED certified

College educated or college-bound

Role models

Audra Martin, Camp Haverim director and Sydney Ross, Camp Haverim assistant director

Session DatesMini Camp 1: June 12-16Mini Camp 2: June 19-23Session 1: June 26-July 14Session 2: July 17-August 4Session 3: August 7-25

Camp Haverim is all about fun and friendships. Through sports, arts, outdoor adventure and aquatics, your camper will build lifelong friendships, independence and self-esteem.

ACA accredited day camp with something for everyone in grades TK-11

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Swim safety is paramount

At Camp Haverim, campers get swim-tested and receive a special

personalized card to hook onto their backpack after passing.

We make fitness fun

Morning workouts in Coach Eddie’s Bootcamp, field games, gym activities and Israeli dancing keep our campers moving! At the end of each session, campers are recognized for participating in Haverim’s

fun fitness programs.

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Jewish culture and tradition

We focus on:Jewish valuesRuach (spirit)

Shlichim (Israeli counselors)Shabbat programmingWeekly Jewish themes

Littlest K’ton Ton “Tiny Tots” (Entering Transitional Kindergarten)Sessions 1, 2, 3. (5 day, in-house field trips) Our littlest campers will get their first taste of “big kids camp” with age-appropriate activities in a safe, supervised environment. Must be 5 years old by December 2017. ü Camper: Counselor ratio – 5:1 K’ton Ton “Tiny Tots” (Entering Kindergarten)Campers will have a “home base” as they participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities designed to help them make their final transition to Kindergarten. Sessions 1, 2, 3

K’ton Ton A (MWF, in-house field trips)K’ton Ton Half Day (choose your days)K’ton Ton B (5 day, in-house field trips)K’ton Ton C (5 day, off-campus field trips)

Sessions 1 & 2K’ton Ton D/Sports (5 day, half day sports, half day camp, off-campus field trips)

Session 3K’ton Ton D/Artists (5 day, half day art, half day camp, off-campus field trips)

ü Camper: Counselor ratio – 5:1

Ruach “Spirit” (Entering grade 1)Sessions 1, 2, 3. Ruach campers participate in a wide range of activities discovering new experiences, growing and developing their own self-awareness. Off-campus field trips once a week.ü Camper: Counselor ratio – 8:1

S Sporto (Entering grades 1-3)Sessions 1, 2, 3. Sporto boys and girls learn and play a wide variety of sports in a safe environment. Off-campus field trips once a week.ü Camper: Counselor ratio – 8:1

S Haverim Scientists (Entering grades 1-3)Session 1. Campers will conduct experiments in an active, hands-on learning environment. ü Camper: Counselor ratio – 8:1

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Session 1: June 26-July 14Session 2: July 17-August 4Session 3: August 7-25

NEW! Special theme weeks for session 3!Week 1: Wacky Water WeekWeek 2: Wild West WeekWeek 3: Space Adventure Week

S Haverim Builders (Entering grades 1-4)Session 2. This year’s campers will create a Minecraft game out of Lego. ü Camper: Counselor ratio – 8:1

S STEM Academics (Entering grades 1-6)Session 2. Campers will delve into activities combining Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.ü Camper: Counselor ratio – 8:1

Chai “Life” (Entering grades 2 & 3)Sessions 1, 2, 3. Chai campers will have fun participating in a wide variety of activities, learning and developing new skills and building self-confidence. Off-campus field trips.ü Camper: Counselor ratio – 8:1

OC Explorers (Entering grades 3-6) Sessions 1, 2, 3. Explore Orange County three times a week with off-campus field trips and have fun on campus the other days. Combined with Zahav for Session 3.ü Camper: Counselor ratio – 10:1

Zahav “Gold” (Entering grades 4 & 5)Sessions 1, 2, 3. Campers will participate in regular daily activities and will enjoy the freedom to choose a weekly elective. Off-campus field trips. Will be combined with OC Explorers for Session 3.ü Camper: Counselor ratio – 10:1

Sabra “Native Israeli” (Entering grades 6-8)Sessions 1 & 2. Sabra campers will enjoy four field trips per week and one social action project per session. Beach days every Thursday. ü Camper: Counselor ratio – 10:1

Leader in TrainingSessions 1, 2, 3LIT 6-8 (Entering grades 6-8), LIT 9-11 (Entering grades 9-11)Leadership training plus off-campus trips twice a week. Training in child development, problem solving, program planning, CPR and First Aid. Community service hours will be awarded upon completion of each session. LITs work directly with the camp staff to learn the skills needed to become a senior counselor. Application and interview required.

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S Specialty campers will spend the first half of their day participating in their specialty camp activities and the second half in general camp activities.

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Mini Fun Days (grades TK-1, 2-5)Something for everyone! Enjoy a fun-filled week participating in activities like science, cooking, art, playing gaga, and enjoying the JCC pool and water-related activities. A.M.P. (Amazing Multiple Parks) (grades 3-10)Spend the week with camp friends at your favorite amusement parks! Bring $20 daily for lunch and snacks. Monday: Knott’s 3:30 p.m. pick-upTuesday: Adventure City 3:30 p.m. pick-up Wednesday: Legoland 6 p.m. pick-upThursday: Knott’s Soak City 3:30 p.m. pick-upFriday: Beach 3:30 p.m. pick-up

Dance & Cheer (grades TK-3)Learn two fun skills in one week! The dance portion of camp works on basic dance skills, from Jazz to Hip-Hop and more. Dance & cheer moves combine as the campers learn routines to showcase to friends and family at the end of the week.

Horseback Riding (grades 2-6)Saddle up! Start the morning at the J, then head to Lake Forest to learn skills related to horse riding and care. Return to camp in the afternoon for fun activities like swimming.

Sports/Basketball Camp (grades 3-6)Campers will focus on a specific sport each morning and basketball in the afternoon. All participants will receive prizes and a basketball.

LIT: Leader in Training (grades 6-11)This program offers teens leadership skills and training in child development, group dynamics, team building, program planning and the overall insight on being a counselor. Participants earn 20 hours of community service.

Mini Camp groups may be combined depending on enrollment.

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Mini Camp Week 1June 12-16

Mini Fun Days (grades TK-1, 2-5)Something for everyone! Enjoy a fun-filled week participating in activities like science, cooking, art, playing gaga, and enjoying the JCC pool and water-related activities.

Top Chef (grades K-5)Learn how to cook all sorts of foods in our exciting new camp! The second half of the day will be spent doing favorite camp activities like sports and swimming.

Sports Specialty Camp (grades 1-5)Campers will focus on a specific sport every day while still getting the chance to play camp-favorite games in the afternoon.

Ninja Warriors Camp (grades 1-6)Ninja training by Sensei Quinlan will help campers conquer physical and mental challenges. Ninja Warrior training is a great way for children to improve their fitness and confidence by tackling obstacle courses, progressive relays and acrobatics.

A.M.P. 2 (grades 3-10) Cool down at all of the hot water spots and amusement parks in Orange County. Bring $20 a day for food and snacks. Monday: Raging Waters 3:30 p.m. pick-upTuesday: Downtown Disney 3:30 p.m. pick-upWednesday: Knott’s 3:30 p.m. pick-upThursday: Wild Animal Park 6 p.m. pick-up Friday: Beach 3:30 p.m. pick-up

Sailing (grades 1-6)Campers will start the morning at the J, then travel to Newport Beach where they will learn how to sail. Afternoons will be spent back at camp for fun activities like swimming. LIT: Leader in Training (grades 6-11) This program offers teens leadership skills and training in child development, group dynamics, team building, program planning and the overall insight on being a counselor. Participants earn 20 hrs of community service.

Mini Camp groups may be combined depending on enrollment.

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CAMP HAVERIM 949.435.3400 ext. 265 • www.jccoc.orgMini Camp Week 2June 19-23

Camp HoursMonday - Friday9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Pre & Post Care (additional fee)

Pre-care: 7:30-9 a.m.Post-care: 3:45-6 p.m. Snack included.

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Session DatesMini Camp 1: June 12-16Mini Camp 2: June 19-23Session 1: June 26-July 14Session 2: July 17-August 4Session 3: August 7-25

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Learn to swim at the J

New for summer 2017!Merage JCC water park with splash pad and water slide

J Campers: SAVE 15% OFF swim lessonsFor members enrolled in Camp Yeladim or Camp Haverim.

Contact Aquatics at (949) 435-3400 ext. 160, ginad@jccoc.org.

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