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Camp Shai
Summer Day Camp
Ages 5 - 18
Camp Dates
| Session | Dates | Final Payment Due |
| Session I: | June 2-20 (no camp 6/9) | May 16 |
| Session II: | June 23-July 11 (no camp 7/4) | May 16 |
| Session III: | July 14-Aug. 1 | May 16 |
| Post Camp | Aug. 4-8 | |
| Last Chance Camp | Aug. 11-15 | |
Hours (all camp sessions)
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Afternoon Pickup: 4-4:10 p.m.
Sunrise: 7-9 a.m.
Sunset: 4-6 p.m.
Grade Levels
All grade levels refer to the grade the camper will enter in the fall of 2008.
Chaverim (Friends)
Grades K–6 (all campers must be 5 years old by their first day of camp)
Cost: $790/session
Under the supervision of caring counselors, Chaverim campers enjoy a traditional day camp experience that includes swimming, GaGa, arts and crafts, singing, sports, science projects, field trips and activities based on our Judaic curriculum. Campers spend the day in small, closely supervised groups that promote new friendships. All Chaverim campers swim in the Chotin Family Outdoor Pool four days a week, and younger Chaverim campers also enjoy weekly swim lessons. One or more times a week, Chaverim campers venture afield to cool destinations that include aquatic parks like Pirates Cove and The Splash at Fossil Trace; bowling and miniature golf; the J–CC Ranch Camp; Jungle Quest; and many more fun adventures. Our older Chaverim campers enjoy field trips to destinations including "The Spot" Boldering Gym, a Colorado Rockies Game, Fish 'N Farm and much more. Equally cool in-camp visitors bring activities ranging from the Israel Scouts to Dance Trax, enhancing every camper's summer kef (fun). For more information, please call (303) 316-6392.
On The Road (OTR)
Grades 6–9
Cost: $825/session
On the Road is geared to the interests of older kids, who meet at camp in the morning to take off for adventures. Activities like overnight camping trips and white-water rafting combine teamwork and independence while offering campers personal challenges. Campers make lifetime friendships as they enjoy adventures from team-building at “The Spot” Bouldering Gym in Boulder to a trip to the J–CC Ranch Camp, from swimming at the JCC to swim trips at Pirates Cove and Apex, from hiking in the Garden of the Gods to learning how they can make a difference in their community. This year, campers enjoy perennial favorites that include trips to Water World, Six Flags, hiking and ropes courses, along with tons of new stuff. Overnights include river rafting, horseback riding and an overnight designed by current and former On The Road campers and staff. Although adventures often draw campers away from the JCC Campus, the heart of OTR is still with Camp Shai. OTR campers join Camp Shai for swimming, the Maccabi Games, incamp theme days and every Friday to welcome Shabbat. For more information, please call (303) 316-6392.
Counselor in Training (CIT)
Grades 8–9
Cost: $400/session
The Counselor in Training program is a hands-on learning experience designed to prepare older children to become future camp counselors. CITs serve as assistants in cabin groups and as mentors throughout Camp Shai. Members of this elite group also enjoy specialized training throughout the summer that has been designed to improve their skills and give them the tools necessary to be an effective counselor. In order to become a CIT, all applicants must fill out a Counselor In Training application and meet with the CIT director for an interview. This camp requires a three-week commitment and fulfills community service requirements at many schools. For more information, please call (303) 316-6392.
Teen Interns (volunteer)
Grades 10–11
Full-day, 3-week sessions
Teen Interns serve as assistant staff members in the Chaverim and On The Road programs. Teen Interns should apply for a position through the Camp Central office. For more information, call (303) 316-6392.
Extended Day Programs: Sunrise and Sunset
Grades K-10
Time: Sunrise: 7-9 a.m.; Sunset: 4-6 p.m.
Cost: $135/session; drop-in: $6/hour or portion of an hour
The Sunrise and Sunset Extended Day programs, which are fully integrated into Camp Shai’s programming, are available to all JCC,MACC and DCJE campers who are entering grades K–10 and at least five years old. Fees, which are non-refundable,must be paid in full at the time of registration. Drop-in care is based on availability, and fees are due the day of service. Punch cards for 30 hours of drop-in service for either Sunrise or Sunset are available at a cost of $170. Punch Cards may be used only during Camp Shai’s three-week sessions (June 2–Aug. 1, 2008); they can not be applied to Post or Last Chance Camps. Since drop-in space is limited, we recommend registering for the full session to ensure your spot. For more information, please call (303) 316-6392.
Post & Last Chance Camps
Sunrise & Sunset Programs
Sunrise: 8-9 a.m.
$25/session; drop-in: $6/hour or portion of an hour
Sunset: 4-6 p.m.
$50/session; drop-in: $6/hour or portion of an hour
Post Camp
Aug. 4–8
Grades K–6 (all campers must be at least 5 years old by the first day of camp)
Cost: $290
Not ready for summer to end? Enjoy a full-day, one-week session of camp activities.Campers enjoy daily field trips, art projects, swimming and GaGa in the afternoons. Enrollment is limited, and fees, which are non-refundable, must be paid in full at the time of registration. For more information, please call (303) 316-6392.
Last Chance Camp
Aug. 11–15
Grades K–6
Cost: $290
This full-day, one-week session is the last camp of summer! Last Chance Camp offers the same basic format as our Post Camp, but participants enjoy different activities and destinations. Enrollment is limited, and fees, which are non-refundable,must be paid in full at the time of registration. For more information, please call (303) 316-6392.
Vacation Camps
Sunrise & Sunset Programs
Sunrise: 8–9 a.m.; Cost: $25/week
Sunset: 4–6 p.m.; Cost: $50/week
Spring Camp I
Grades K-6
March 24-28
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $275/week or $60/day
Spring Camp II
Grades K-6
March 31-April 4
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $275/week or $60/day
To register please call (303) 316-6392.
