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Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center
Camps, programs and classes for children ages
12 weeks – 18 years
| Registration | Supervised Lunch | What is Kosher? |
| Signing In & Out | Transportation | Mixing & Matching Classes |
| Tips | Frequently Asked Questions |
WELCOME TO SUMMER 2008!
One of the best parts of summer at the JCC, Mizel Arts & Culture Center (MACC) and the Denver Center for Jewish Education (DCJE) is that we offer so many different camps for children two years old 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, the MACC or DCJE much simpler. We will be your "Camp Concierge."
This year, we have simplified the registration process. We have created a single registration form that can be used for all camp programs. We also detached it from the Guide so you can make additional copies (or download copies from our website) — one for each camper. We have also included EZ guides that provide a quick view on what camps are available by age or by dates.
All of this information is also available on our website, www.jccdenver.org. Stay tuned for on-line registration and using email as a way to communicate 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.
An extraordinary array of OPTIONS awaits you and your children at the JCC, MACC and at the DENVER CAMPUS FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (DCJE) this summer. You can choose HALF-DAY or FULL-DAY camps, or multiple-day sessions at the RANCH CAMP sleep-away camp in the Black Forest. With the help of this guide, you can MIX AND MATCH recreational and cultural programs for a full summer of fun. We’ve got day camps for kids from PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 12, along with one-week TENNIS, SPECIALITY and SPORTS camps, ART and THEATRE academies and ON-THE-ROAD ADVENTURES for middle schoolers. Whatever you choose, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your children’s INTERESTS and YOUR SCHEDULE at the JCC, MACC and DCJE.
Designing Your Summer of Fun
To plan the best possible summer for your child, you’ll want to set aside some time to familiarize yourself with the contents of this Summer Fun Guide. Be sure to consult the EZ Find Grids by age and date. Our staff is eager to help you, so please contact us with your questions or concerns.
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 J-CC 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, or visit www.jccdenver.org and www.ranchcamp.org.
For information on Camp Shalom (ages 2–5) registration, please click here.
MACC Academy Registration
Because of the popularity of the 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; if you are interested in Priority Registration, you must return your entry form by Monday, Feb. 4, 2008. You will receive your priority number by late February; your number will determine your registration time.
Early registration will be held on Sunday, March 9 (registration for the general public begins on Wednesday, March 12). Registration will proceed in half-hour increments, beginning at 9 a.m. For more information (303) 316-6386 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 16, 2008.Due to staffing and program costs, changes after May 16, 2008 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 (Chai) family membership in order to register your child in any JCC or MACC program. The membership is available for an annual fee of $56/family. If you are not a current JCC member, please complete the Chai 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.
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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 Meal Release Waiver on the camp registration form. The waiver releases the JCC 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.
Camp Shalom and Camp Shai provide lunchtime supervision; children enrolled in these camps should not register for Supervised Lunch. Children taking a morning program at the JCC,MACC and an afternoon program at DCJE should register for Supervised Lunch at the JCC/MACC. Children spending the morning at the DCJE and the afternoon at the JCC/MACC should register for Supervised Lunch at DCJE. Please indicate the location of your Supervised Lunch on your registration form.
For more information, call (303) 316-6386 for JCC Supervised Lunch and (720) 449-9558 for DCJE Supervised Lunch. Space in these programs is limited; registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
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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 | • 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) | • dry cereal |
| • corn on the cob | • macaroni and cheese | • pretzels |
| • tortilla & melted cheese | • pita sandwiches | • muffins |
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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.
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Campus-to-Campus Transportation
Transportation is available between the JCC and the DCJE campuses to accommodate campers who want to participate in camps at both locations.
a.m./p.m. transport: $25/week for round trip transportation;
$15/week for one-way transportation between the JCC and DCJE.
You may drop off campers participating in a Morning Camp at DCJE at the Augustana Lutheran Church at 8:45 a.m. for a.m. transportation, or at DCJE at 9 a.m. If your child is participating solely in a Morning Camp held at DCJE, you have two pick-up options: 1) Pick up your child at noon at the DCJE; 2) Enroll your child in the appropriate Supervised Lunch Program and pick up him/her at 1 p.m. at DCJE. You must choose an option before the beginning of the session. Register for Supervised Lunch on the Camp Central registration form.
If you are picking up your child at the conclusion of an Afternoon Sports Camp held at DCJE, you have two options: 1) Pick up him/her at 4 p.m. at DCJE; 2) sign up for afternoon transportation and come to the Augustana Lutheran Church for a 4:15 p.m. pick-up. Once again, you must let us know which option you choose before the beginning of camp.
Please look for additional Transportation information on the registration form.
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Mixing and Matching Camps and Classes among the JCC, MACC and DCJE
The JCC,MACC and DCJE offer a tremendous variety of summer programs. There are programs to match every age, interest and schedule!
Part of the charm of summer at the JCC, MACC and DCJE is personalized adventure! Kids can spend a morning, afternoon or even a full day with their friends enjoying their favorite activity or discovering new ones among a vast selection of sports, arts, theater and traditional day and sleep-away camp options.
Interested in building a day of different programs on the JCC/MACC and DCJE campuses for your children? Here’s how to do it:
1) Choose a morning program at either location (JCC/MACC or DCJE).
2) Choose an afternoon program at either location.
3) If your morning and afternoon locations are different, sign up for lunchtime transportation between the two campuses.
4) If your child is attending half-day programs on different campuses (DCJE and the JCC/Mizel Center), you need to register your child for Supervised Lunch at the location of the morning program.
5) If you want to use Camp Shai’s Sunrise extended care and your morning program is at DCJE, sign up for morning transportation between the two campuses.
6) If you want to use Camp Shai’s Sunset extended care and your afternoon program is at DCJE, sign up for afternoon transportation between the two campuses.
Additional Notes on Supervised Lunch
1) Please select the correct Supervised Lunch codes when registering your child. You must use the DCJE codes if your child is attending a morning program on that campus and the JCC/MACC codes if your child is attending a JCC or MACC program in the morning.
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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. For details, click here.
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Frequently asked questions:
Q: Do I need to get out of the car every morning to check my child in at camp?
A: 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.
Q: What happens if my child forgets their lunch?
A: A lunch will be provided by Camp Shai for $5.
Q: Can I bring my child early or have them stay late at camp?
A: 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. Youth Programming also offers care for children entering Kindergarten and younger. Both departments also have drop-in care, depending on space availability on any week day. Call (303) 316-6392 (Camp Shai) or (303) 316-6301 (Youth Programming) for more information.
Q: What happens if my child gets sick while at camp?
A: There is an on-site nurse who will administer immediate care.
Q: Can I use the JCC Sports & Fitness Center and the outdoor pool while my child is at camp?
A: To use these facilities, you must be a JCC Sports & Fitness member in addition to being a Chai member. Special summertime JCC S&F memberships are available, please call (303) 316-6308 for details
Q: Where can I look for missing items?
A: The Lost & Found Box is located outside of the Camp Shai office door (in the main lobby). There is an additional Lost & Found Box next to the pop machine in the JCC Sports & Fitness Center.
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