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Summer Camp 2011 – Discover Something New!


Thank you for choosing to be a part of our program. We are glad you’re here. We have planned an amazing, memorable and altogether fun experience for your children!

In addition to providing a wonderful camp experience, we want you to know your child’s safety and well-being are our primary goals. Camp staff participate in an intense training session, come with past experience working with children and are well-supervised and supported.

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Through our creative programs, innovative curriculum and our special Shabbat celebrations every Friday, Camp JCC is truly the place to be!

Please take a few moments to look through our camp information and familiarize yourself with our outstanding and unique programs. Please feel free to contact
to contact us at 403-444-3168 or email so we can help determine which program is best for your camper.

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Peter Rogers – Camp Director


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Week at a Glance
Camp runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm

Week
2 Year Olds
3 Year Olds
4 - 6 Year Olds
6 - 12 Year Olds
Specialty Camps
Week 1
July 4 - 8
.
Kid B.I.T.S.
Jr. Kibbutz
Field Sports
Kibbutz Week
(6 - 12 years old)
Week 2
July 11 - 15
.
Kid B.I.T.S.
Park Hopper
Outdoor Adventure
Park Hopper
(6 - 12 years old)
Week 3
July 18 - 22
.
Kid B.I.T.S.
Science Seekers
Urban Edge
Sportball
(3 - 6 years old)
Week 4
July 25 - 29
.
Kid B.I.T.S.
Creative Kids
Fit Sports
Challenger Soccer
(3 - 12 years old)
Week 5*
Aug 2 - 5
.
Kid B.I.T.S.
H2OH!
H2OH!
Byte Camp
(9 - 12 years old)
Week 6
Aug 8 - 12
.
Kid B.I.T.S.
Lights, Camera,
Action!
Court Sports
Lights, Camera, Action!
(6 - 12 years old)
Week 7
Aug 15 - 19
Kid B.I.T.S.
Kid B.I.T.S.
Where the
Wild Things Are
Urban Edge
Sportball
(3 - 6 years old)
Week 8
Aug 22 - 26
Kid B.I.T.S.
Kid B.I.T.S.
Construction Kids
Maccabi Games
Bricks for Kids
(6 - 12 years old)

*4-day week (no camp on August 1)



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Programs for 2 Year Olds

Kid B.I.T.S. (Basic Introduction To Summer)
Running Monday, Wednesday and Friday, this half-day (9am - 12pm) camp is designed for 2 year olds to experience a wide variety of camp activities. Theme days, swimming, cooking, crafts, outdoor fun and more!


Programs for 3 Year Olds

Kid B.I.T.S. (Basic Introduction To Summer)
This half-day (9am - 12pm) camp is designed for 3 year olds to experience a wide variety of camp activities. Theme days, swimming, cooking, crafts, outdoor fun and more!

If you are taking part in any of our specialty half-day morning camps such as Sportball, Pedalheads and / or Challenger Soccer, and you are looking for an afternoon program to complete the day, your child(ren) can register for the JCC Camp for two-thirds of the regular camp fee.
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Programs for 4 - 6 Year Olds

Jr. Kibbutz
Week 1, July 4 - 8
Experience kibbutz life right here in Calgary. Gardening, cooking, Israeli dancing and more. Spend the week having fun and learning to care for our environment.

Park Hopper
Week 2, July 11 - 15
Experience many of Calgary’s best parks.* Each morning the bus will depart from the JCC taking your child on a new adventure. Parks may include: Stanley Park, North Glenmore Park, Lakeview Park, Fish Creek Park, Shawnessy water parks and more!
*weather permitting

Science Seekers
Week 3, July 18 - 22
Explore, create and imagine! Experience the world of science with hands-on activities, fun experiments, and field trips.

Creative Kids
Week 4, July 25 - 29
Let your imagination soar. Ceramics, papier mache, magic, dress-up fun and sing-along. This week is designed for kids to express their creativity, explore the arts and experience a variety of new things.

H2OH!
Week 5, August 2 - 5
In this wonderful week of water adventure, your children will be able to experience the beauty and excitement of deep sea diving in the friendly confines of the JCC! Campers will have an opportunity to learn about diving safety, practice their skills and then swim in a large structure situated on the “ocean floor” made to resemble the Great Barrier Reef!

Lights, Camera, Action!
Week 6, August 8 - 12
Acting, singing and dancing. This week we aim to create a fun and productive environment filled with respect, positivity, exploration and achievement. Our goal is to develop confident, skilled and well-rounded performers. This camp will be led by Heather Dragge from Theatre Works.

Where the Wild Things Are
Week 7, August 15 - 19
Come join us for an exciting hands-on animal experience. This week will be filled with games, crafts and out-trip adventures that introduce us to the wild and wonderful world of animals!

Construction Kids
Week 8, August 22 - 26
Can we construct it? Yes, we can! Bird houses, popsicle stick bridges, houses and much more…Your child will spend the week building and busting stuff!

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Sports Camp for 6 - 12 Year Olds

Field Sports
Week 1, July 4 - 8
Spend the day on the field playing soccer, flag football, golf and baseball. Campers will learn skills and develop specific techniques while working together as a team.

Outdoor Adventure
Week 2, July 11 - 15
Join us for an action pack week filled with biking, climbing, and camping skills. Campers must bring their own bicycle and helmet.

Urban Edge

Week 3, July 18 - 22
Hit the streets of Calgary for a week of skateboarding, hip hop dancing, beat box and creative “street art”. Urban Edge camp will put your child in the summer groove. Please note: Your child will be required to bring a skateboard, helmet and pads from home.

Fit Sports

Week 4, July 25 - 29
Keep in shape and have fun at the same time! Yoga, tumbling, healthy cooking and track ‘n’ field. Fit Sports will exercise the mind, body and spirit.

H2OH!
Week 5, August 2 - 5
In this wonderful week of water adventure, your children will be able to experience the beauty and excitement of deep sea diving in the friendly confines of the JCC! Campers will have an opportunity to learn about diving safety, practice their skills and then swim in a large structure situated on the “ocean floor” made to resemble the Great Barrier Reef!

Court Sports
Week 6, August 8 - 12
This week will deliver a variety of indoor and outdoor sports typically played on a court. Try your hand at basketball, badminton, tennis, floor hockey and more. Campers will learn skills and develop specific techniques while working together as a team.

Urban Edge
Week 7, August 15 - 19
Hit the streets of Calgary for a week of skateboarding, hip hop dancing, beat box and creative “street art”. Urban Edge camp will put your child in the summer groove. Please note: Your child will be required to bring a skateboard, helmet and pads from home.

Maccabi Games

Week 8, August 22 - 26
“Mini-Olympics” teams will compete in sports, color wars, relay races, t-shirt and flag making, as well as spirit awards! Campers will be divided into teams and participate in cooperative and competitive games throughout the week.



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Specialty Camps

Kibbutznik
Week 1, July 4 - 8
Spend the week experiencing Kibbutz life in Calgary. We will work on a community garden, cook and do Israeli dancing. We will focus on learning about our environment while having lots of fun!

Park Hopper
Week 2, July 11 - 15
Experience many of Calgary’s best parks.* Each morning the bus will depart from the JCC taking your child on a new adventure. Parks may include: Stanley Park, North Glenmore Park, Lakeview Park, Fish Creek Park, Shawnessy water parks and more!
*weather permitting

Sportball (ages 3 - 6)
Week 3, July 18 - 22
Join the Sportball team for a summer camp experience that your child will never forget! Children participate in the skills and games of seven different ball sports: soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, and golf.

sportball
Challenger Soccer** (ages 3 - 12)
Week 4, July 25 - 29
British Soccer, the #1 soccer camp in the U.S. and Canada is returning to the JCC this summer! Our coaches are direct from the U.K. This program focuses on teaching key techniques and technical components of soccer. However, we are also committed to the whole child. We coach soccer skills within a framework of character development based on respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship.
**This camp must be registered for separately. Click here for more information.

challenger british soccer
Byte Camp (ages 9 - 12)
Week 5, August 2 - 5
Make your own clay characters come to life, just like Wallace and Gromit! Campers will get to build their own clay characters, sets and props, develop their own script, shoot their movie scenes, and then learn to edit and add sounds and special effects to complete the whole project. Completed projects are posted for on-line viewing at www.bytecamp.ca and handed out on take-home USB sticks.

byte camp
Lights, Camera, Action! (ages 6 - 12)
Week 6, August 8 - 12
Acting, singing and dancing. This week we aim to create a fun and productive environment filled with respect, positivity, exploration and achievement. Our goal is to develop confident, skilled and well-rounded performers. This camp will be led by Heather Dragge from Theatre Works.

Sportball (ages 3 - 6)
Week 7, August 15 - 19
Join the Sportball team for a summer camp experience that your child will never forget! Children participate in the skills and games of seven different ball sports: soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, and golf.

sportball
Bricks 4 Kidz (ages 6 - 12)
Week 8, August 22 - 26
Lots of building fun ahead with motorized models of a car, helicopter, airplane, sailboat and more. These models rock, roll and spin! Your child will follow our step-by-step model plans to create their vehicle, then customize it to their own specifications and take their mini-figure for a ride. Their day will also include plenty of LEGO®-based games, challenges, and time for free-play with our giant tub of LEGO®.
bricks 4 kidz


 


Parent Information

early bird

  1. Camp runs from 9am to 4pm. Pre-Care is from 8-9am and Post-Care is from 4-6pm.
  2. All camp fees must be paid in full at time of registration.
  3. There will be a $10 service charge for any changes requested after the registration form has been submitted. Purchasing of additional weeks will not be subject to penalty.
  4. If withdrawing from a camp session a minimum of five business days notice must be provided. No refund will be provided with less than five days notice. A 20% administration fee will be charged to all withdrawals.
  5. If a camper withdraws during the camp session, no refund will be given.
  6. No refunds will be given for absences during camp session.
  7. Each camp group requires a minimum number of campers to operate. Camper groups may be blended to ensure requirements are met.
  8. Member prices are not available for children of families holding individual or senior memberships. Member prices are available for families with a valid membership for the week attending.
  9. Please bring a hat, bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, lunch with snacks and a labeled water bottle everyday.
  10. We are a nut-free camp in a kosher facility. If you are uncertain as to what foods are acceptable, please contact Rhona Richards at 403-444-3168 or email.

lunch option

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Weekly Fees

Week
Camp Theme
Member
(M)
Non-Member
(NM)
Pre-Care
(M/NM)
Post-Care
(M/NM)
Programs for 2 Year Olds
7 Kid B.I.T.S. 95 105    
8 Kid B.I.T.S. 95 105    
Programs for 3 Year Olds
1 Kid B.I.T.S. 110 118    
2 Kid B.I.T.S. 110 118    
3 Kid B.I.T.S. 110 118    
4 Kid B.I.T.S. 110 118    
5* Kid B.I.T.S. 90 97    
6 Kid B.I.T.S. 110 118    
7 Kid B.I.T.S. 110 118    
8 Kid B.I.T.S. 110 118    
Programs for 4 - 6 Year Olds
1 Jr. Kibbutz 210 225 15 / 19 32 / 38
2 Park Hopper 189 199 15 / 19 32 / 38
3 Science Seekers 189 199 15 / 19 32 / 38
4 Creative Kids 189 199 15 / 19 32 / 38
5* H2OH! 189 199 12 / 15 28 / 30
6 Lights, Camera, Action! 210 225 15 / 19 32 / 38
7 Where the Wild Things Are 189 199 15 / 19 32 / 38
8 Construction Kids 210 225 15 / 19 32 / 38
Sports Camp for 6 - 12 Year Olds
1 Field Sports 210 225 15 / 19 32 / 38
2 Outdoor Adventure 189 199 15 / 19 32 / 38
3 Urban Edge 210 225 15 / 19 32 / 38
4 Fit Sports 200 215 15 / 19 32 / 38
5* H2OH! 189 199 12 / 15 28 / 30
6 Court Sports 210 225 15 / 19 32 / 38
7 Urban Edge 210 225 15 / 19 32 / 38
8 Maccabi Games 189 199 15 / 19 32 / 38
Specialty Camps
1 Kibbutznik 210 225 15 / 19 32 / 38
2 Park Hopper 189 199 15 / 19 32 / 38
3 Sportball (ages 3 - 6) 189 199 15 / 19 32 / 38
4 Challenger Soccer (ages 3 - 12) *** *** 15 / 19 32 / 38
5* Byte Camp (ages 9 - 12) 210 225 12 / 15 28 / 30
6 Lights, Camera, Action! (ages 6 - 12) 210 225 15 / 19 32 / 38
7 Sportball (ages 3 - 6) 189 199 15 / 19 32 / 38
8 Bricks 4 Kidz (ages 6 - 12) 210 225 15 / 19 32 / 38
*Four-day week
***Please click here for more information.

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Registration Forms

early bird deadline april 15 Download Member Form

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