WELCOME TO SUMMER 2010!

One of the best parts of summer at the JCC and MACC (Mizel Arts & Culture Center) is that we offer so many different camps for children from infancy through high school. The hard part can be navigating through all of the camp options and filling out all of the required forms and paperwork. That’s where Camp Central comes in. The goal of Camp Central is to make finding a camp at the JCC and MACC easy. We are your “Camp Concierge.” At Camp Central, we can help you create an individualized, fun filled, adventure packed summer that is tailored to the interests of your child.

This is going to be a summer like none other. In addition to a 12-week camp season including a four day pre-camp the week of Memorial Day, this year brings the single largest Jewish event in Denver’s history. Our JCC will be hosting the 2010 JCC Maccabi Games® from Aug. 1–6. We will have over 1500 teen athletes, more than 1000 volunteers and at least 600 host families. For us to be successful, we will need the entire community to be involved. For more information, call (303) 316-6318 or visit www.jccdenvermaccabi.org.

While we are extremely excited to host the Games, they will pose some logistical challenges for our camps. While the actual athletic events will not be taking place at the JCC, there will be athlete meals and hang time at the JCC. Additionally, some of our typical camp rooms will be used for JCC Maccabi functions, such as scorekeeping. While it may be a bit crowded during that week, we will still accommodate our campers. We appreciate your patience and flexibility and hope that you and your family will find a way to take part in and enjoy the Games.

New this year:
• New weekly afternoon options for 4—5 year olds
• Pre-camp week June 1—4
• 12-week camp season

We will again be offering scholarships, payment plans and flexible payment options.

All of this information is also available on our website, www.jccdenver.org. Stay tuned for on-line registration and increased email communication for all camp programs. If you want to talk to someone about all your options, you can find us at the Camp Central office at the JCC, off the main lobby or call Amy Jacobs at (303) 316-6383.

Come camp with us this summer. We have something for everyone!

Day Camps
We have two day camps for different age groups including Camp Shalom and Camp Shai.

Camp Shalom
Camp Shalom is part of our Early Childhood Center (ECC) and our programs are for preschool age children. (anywhere from 2 years to 4 years and 11 months.)

Camp Shai
Camp Shai offers year round vacation options and includes programs for school age children. (anywhere from grades k – 12). Camp Shai’s day camp brings age–appropriate adventures for your child or teenager.

Ranch Camp
Ranch Camp is our residential camp. This is open to children entering grades 2 through 11 with special programs designed for each age. Campers reside in log cabins in groups of eight to twelve with two to three counselors.