Registration Timeline

In order to make signing up as convenient as possible for parents, some important changes have been made to the registration process for JCC camps and the MACC’s summer academies. Registration has already opened for the JCC Ranch Camp (a residential camp for grades 2–11) and Camp Shai, the JCC ’s summer day camp for kids entering Kindergarten through grade 12. Consult this guide for information on camp programs and session dates, call our Camp Central office at (303) 316-6383.

MACC Academy Registration
Because of the popularity of MACC’s Art Academy (grades 1–10) and Wolf Theatre Academy (grades PreK–12), the Center has adopted a priority registration system, which has drastically
reduced wait-times.

Parents of previous attendees of JCC and MACC programs will receive registration materials in the mail. You will receive your priority number by late February; your number will determine your registration time.

Early registration will be held on Sunday,March 7 (registration for the general public begins on Wednesday, March 10. Registration will proceed in half-hour increments, beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, call (303) 316-6360 or (303) 316-6383. Parents should note that many classes still have availability after the early registration event.

Changes to Your Registration
Changes to registrations for JCC and MACC summer programs may be made at no additional charge through Friday,May 21, 2010 due to staffing and program costs, changes after May 21, 2010 will include the following administrative fees:

Programs with tuition of $150 or more: $40/change
Programs with tuition of less than $150: $30/change

All changes must be made two weeks prior to the start of a camp session or program. The JCC and MACC are unable to offer refunds for absences or withdrawal from a program.

Membership and Registration
You must hold a JCC family membership in order to register your child in any JCC or MACC program. The membership is available for an annual fee of $100/family. If you are not a current JCC member, please complete the JCC membership form in this guide and enclose it with your registration.

If a class or session is full, you will be placed on a waiting list. Your place on the waiting list is determined by the date on which your registration form was received. Your deposit will be returned if no space opens up for the program.

Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available for many JCC and MACC summer programs. Families may obtain a scholarship application at the Camp Central office or by visiting our website at
www.jccdenver.org or www.maccjcc.org. To be considered for financial assistance, a completed registration form including deposit must be submitted. The deadline for scholarship applications is Friday, April 9, 2010. All inquiries and financial assistance applications remain confidential. In the event that financial assistance is not accepted or the amount is not sufficient, all camp deposits will be refunded or credited to your account.

Children with Special Needs
The JCC and MACC strive to enhance the lives of children and teens with special needs by providing opportunities to participate in JCC/MACC life to the fullest extent of their ability. Many of our programs welcome children with special needs. Please call the Camp Central office to obtain an application and to schedule an appointment with the program director to determine your child’s individual needs and to create a successful match between your child and our programs.

Supervised Lunch
Children who attend both a morning and an afternoon half-day program must either 1) register for Supervised Lunch or 2) sign the Supervised Release Waiver on the camp registration form. The waiver releases the JCC/MACC from the responsibility for supervising your child during the lunch period between camps. Supervised Lunch is open only to campers attending both morning and afternoon half-day programs. Children who register for Supervised Lunch will be escorted to and from camps. Please indicate the date/weeks of your Supervised Lunch on your registration form. Camp Shalom and Camp Shai provide lunchtime supervision; children enrolled in these camps should not register for Supervised Lunch. For more information, call (303) 316-6386. Space in these programs is limited; registrations will be taken on a first-come, first served basis.

Kosher Facility
The JCC is a kosher facility. All lunches and snacks brought to the facility must adhere to the dairy-kosher (no meat) guidelines. Dairy is anything that is not meat, poultry or shellfish. There is no microwave or hot water available. Please put your child’s name on his/her lunch. There is no refrigerator available for storing lunches, therefore if your child’s lunch requires refrigeration please pack the lunch in an appropriate container or use an ice pack.

We have provided a list of ideas to help you when packing lunches:

• peanut butter & jelly sandwich
• bagel & cream cheese
• cookies
• tuna fish sandwich
• string cheese
• chips
• cream cheese & olive sandwich
• pickles
• egg salad
• cold vegetables
• nuts
• cheese & crackers
• fruit
• soups
• cold cheese pizza
• cheese sandwich
• pasta salad
• blintzes
• yogurt
• cheese & bean burrito
• stuffed apples
• jello
• meatless tacos
• hard boiled eggs
• pudding
• stuffed celery (p’butter, cream
cheese, cheese spread)
• dry cereal
• corn on the cob
• macaroni and cheese
• pretzels
• tortilla & melted cheese
• pita sandwiches
• muffins

Signing In and Out
Every child under the age of 12 participating in a summer program must be signed in and out daily by a parent or guardian who is 16 years or older. (Unless they are 16 or older, siblings may not sign for campers.) Participants who are 12 or older do not have to follow this procedure. Supervised Lunch participants will be signed out of morning classes and into afternoon classes by staff.

Tips
What to bring to camp each day:
• Hat
• Water bottle
• Sun screen
• Dairy kosher (meat free) lunch
• Closed-toe shoes or sneakers
• Bathing suit and towel
• Change of clothes
Items to leave at home:
• Shoes with wheels
• Personal electronic devices
• Meat products in your lunch

Extended Day Programs
Camp Shai’s Sunrise and Sunset Extended Day programs are available to all campers entering grades K–12 who are at least five years old.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to get out of the car every morning to check my child in at camp?
Yes. As a licensed child care facility we are required by law to ensure that a parent (or designated care giver) signs their child in each morning.

What happens if my child forgets their lunch?
A lunch will be provided by Camp Shai for $5.

Can I bring my child early or have them stay late at camp?
Yes. For an additional fee, Camp Shai offers extended care in the morning and the afternoon for children entering Kindergarten and higher grades who are at least five years old. The Rose & Robyn Loup Child Care & Nursery Center also offers care for children entering Kindergarten and younger:
6 weeks–8 years
Hours: Sunday & Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Minimum stay: One hour-long visit/day
Maximum stay: Two visits/day (three-hour limit)
Infants: $6/hour ($3/half-hour); 11-hour punch card/$60
Walking–8 years: First child: $5/hour ($2.50/half-hour);
11–hour punch card/$50
Additional child: $3/hour; 11–hour punch card/$30
Both Camp Shai and the Rose & Robyn Child Care & Nursery Center departments also have drop-in care, depending on space availability on any week day. Call (303) 316-6392 (Camp Shai) or (303) 316-6301 (Child Care) for more information.

What happens if my child gets sick while at camp?
There is an on-site nurse who will administer immediate care.

Do you have financial assistance available?
Yes. Please contact the Camp Central office for an application.
Scholarship applications are due by Friday, April 9, 2010.
Flex payment and payment plans are available as well, please contact,
camp central offices.