Welcome to J-Camp 2009
We invite you to spend a summer of fun at the Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island. For over 25 years, we have been providing exciting, enriching, and creative camp options for members and nonmembers alike. We are proud to offer a wide variety of summer activities to fit every age and interest!
J-Camp includes: Early Childhood camp for children ages 2 through 5, with a special program for those entering Kindergarten; a variety of camp options for kids entering grades 1 through 7; and, back by popular demand, a CIT (counselor-in-training) program and Jr. Counselor program for older kids entering grades 8 through 12.
Safety and security come first in all our camp settings. Full-time JCCRI professionals supervise our programs, providing ongoing security training for counselors, specialists, and head counselors throughout the summer. We offer excellent staff to camper ratios.
It is our goal to provide your child with a spectacular, meaningful summer. We offer extraordinary learning experiences with lots of fun, creative, and healthy activities while enabling the campers to build strong, enduring friendships. We look forward to seeing you this summer.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Some of your questions may be addressed in our general camp information.
Design your own summer from the list below or print a copy of our full brochure. Use our registration form and fax (401-861-8806) or mail it in.
J-Camp Key Facts
- Camps run weekly June 22 to August 28
- Members & non-members are welcome!
- Camp Hours • 9am - 4pm
- Early Arrival • 8am - 9am
- Extended Day • 4pm - 6pm
- All campers should bring a dairy or vegetarian snack & lunch and a bathing suit & towel daily.
- All J-Camp programs are co-ed, with age or grade requirements listed by camp.
- Campers are divided into groups based on grade entering in September 2009.
J-Camp at a glance
Big Kids Camps
Week 1: June 22 - 26
Grades 1 - 7 • J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7 • Sports Camp
Grades 3 - 7 • Mixed Media Arts Camp
Week 2: June 29 - July 2 (no camp July 3)
Grades 1 - 7 • J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7 • Sports Camp
Grades 2 - 7 • Mixed Media Arts Camp
Week 3: July 6 - 10
Grades 1 - 7 • J-Camp Experience
Grades 3 - 7 • Tennis Camp
Grades 2 - 5 • Lego Robotics Camp
Week 4: July 13 - 17
Grades 1 - 7 • J-Camp Experience
Grades 2 - 7 • Young Fashion Designers Camp
Grades 1 - 7 • Elite National Soccer Camp
Week 5: July 20 - 24
Grades 1 - 7 • J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7 • Elite National Soccer Camp
Grades 4 - 7 • Lego Robotics Camp
Week 6: July 27 - July 31
Grades 1 - 7 • J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7 • Center Stage Peforming Arts Camp — 2 week camp!
Grades 1 - 7 • Baseball Camp
Week 7: August 3 - 7
Grades 1 - 7 • J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7 • Center Stage Peforming Arts Camp continues
Grades 1 - 7 • Sports Camp
Week 8: August 10 - 14
Grades 1 - 7 • J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7 • Rick Harris Hoops Skills Basketball Camp
Grades 2 - 7 • Creative Writing Camp
Week 9: August 17 - 21
Grades 1 - 7 • J-Camp Experience
Grades 2 - 7 • Creative Writing Camp
Grades 3 - 7 • Travel Camp
Week 10: August 24 - 28
Grades 1 - 7 • J-Camp Experience
J-camp • Big Kids Camp
for children ages 6 and up
J-Camp Experience
offered all 10 weeks; sign up for as many weeks as you want!
Grades 1 - 7
9am - 4pm
Members: $160;• Non-Members: $192
After April 20: Members: $180 Non-members: $216
Week 2 is 4-day camp. Prices are as follows: Members: $128 • Non-Members: $152
After April 20: Members: $144 Non-Members: $172
Week 1 (June 22 - 26) and Week 10 (August 24 - 28) camps are available by the day or week.
Daily rates: Members: $35/day Non-Members: $42/day
After April 20: Members: $38/day Non-Members: $46/day
Are you curious and do you enjoy doing different activities every day? This is the camp for you. Broken into three age groups, Explorers (grades 1-2) and Adventurers (grades 3-4 and 5-7) fill their days with exciting activities and challenging opportunities to discover new interests, develop new skills and explore new surroundings. Recognizing that each camper has unique interests and abilities, children will be provided with daily activities options (electives) to make each day exciting, stimulating and inspiring as possible. Our offerings ensure that campers receive the highest quality instruction in the areas of greatest interest and are able to customize their daily schedule. Campers will choose 5 daily electives from a list of options that will be available on the first day of each week. In addition to that, campers have daily instructional swim and optional free swim.
The Electives
All electives are fun by professionals and specialists in each area.
Sports Electives
general sports, soccer, baseball, floor hockey, tennis, basketball, hiking, and kickball
Visual Arts
drawing, painting, jewelry, pottery and sculpture, sewing, scrapbooking, woodworking, construction, puppet making, and a variety of multimedia art
Performing Arts
music, instruments, drama, costume design, fashion design, play writing, radio, TV and photography, advertisement
Brain Stretch Electives
board games, Legos and Knex, computer games, J-Camp newsletter, brain teasers, multicultural games and activities
Special Activities
ultimate construction, rock climbing, circus, science, cooking, talent show, color wars. In addition to the electives, Explorers and Adventures can chose to go on optional field trips and special evening and late-stay activities
Explorers and Adventures will have a completely different schedule. Groups will only be united during arrival time, lunch and dismissal. J-Camp occasionally does special activities with all campers.
Here is what a sample daily schedule looks like:
9 - 9:10am — Arrival
9:10am — Circle and announcements
9:20- 10:20am — Elective
10:20 - 10:40am — Light snack
10:40 - 11:40am — Elective
11:45am - 12:15pm — Lunch
12:15 - 1pm — Relaxing Electives, choose: Board Games, Sing Along, Brain Teasers, Fuse Beads, Reading
1 - 1:40pm — Instructional swim
1:40 - 2:30pm — Free swim or Elective
2:30 - 3:45pm - Elective
3:45pm - 4pm Popsicle and dismissal
Week 1 • June 22 - 26
J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $160 Non-Members: $192
After April 20: Members: $180 Non-members: $216
Daily rates: Members: $35/day Non-Members: $42/day
After April 20: Members: $38/day Non-Members: $46/day
Sports Camp
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $176 Non Members: $211
After April 20: Members: $192 Non-Members: $230
Run the bases, hit the ball, kick, score a goal, and dunk that basketball. Sports camp concentrates on 3 different sports, different drills and rules of each game. Every drill is a fun game as sports campers sharpen their skills and try them out in scrimmage games. Specialists will use nutrition themes and basic ideas on how to live a healthy life style. Campers must wear comfortable clothes, sneakers and bring a water bottle daily. Daily free swim included.
Also offered Week 2 and Week 7.
Mixed Media Arts Camp
Grades 3 - 7
Members: $176 Non-Members: $211
After April 20: Members $192 Non-Members: $230
This is an interdisciplinary creative hands on camp that includes ceramics, sculpting, painting and drawing. Under the guidance of artists who nurture and help each child create with confidence, every design is sure to be a masterpiece. Daily free swim included.
Week 2 • June 29 - July 2
Camp will be closed Friday, July 3.
J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $128 Non-Members: $152
After April 20: Members: $144 Non-Members: $172
Sports Camp
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $140 Non Members: $168
After April 20: Members: $153 Non Members: $184
Run the bases, hit the ball, kick, score a goal, and dunk that basketball. Sports camp concentrates on 3 different sports, different drills and rules of each game. Every drill is a fun game as sports campers sharpen their skills and try them out in scrimmage games. Specialists will use nutrition themes and basic fitness ideas on how to live a healthy life style. Campers must wear comfortable clothes, sneakers and bring a water bottle daily. Daily free swim included.
Mixed Media Arts Camp
Grades 2 - 7
Members: $140 Non Members: $168
After April 20: Members: $153 Non Members: $184
Join us in our state-of-the-art arts room, equipped with such an amazing variety of supplies that it is impossible to resist, rolling up your sleeves and working with your creativity. Mixed Media Arts Camp will inspire young artists to explore their talents through a variety of art media materials. Guided by the art specialist, campers will choose and work on their own individual projects including acrylic or watercolor painting, drawing, 3D art, collage, Architecture, Pop Art, Book making or recycled art. Campers will exhibit their artwork on Friday. Parents, families and friends are invited to join us as we celebrate Shabbat and welcome a special guest who will talk to us about Art Education — "The Art of Making Art." Daily free swim is included.
Week 3 • July 6 - 10
J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $160 Non-Members: $192
After April 20: Members: $180 Non-members: $216
Tennis Camp
Grades 3 - 7
Members: $176 Non-Members: $211
After April 20: Members: $192 Non-Members: $230
We welcome players of all ability levels. This program is designed to emphasize skills that help campers improve in a fun and positive atmosphere. Campers will play outdoor tennis (or use the indoor gym in case of inclement weather). We provide racquets and tennis balls but you are welcome to bring your own. Bring a water bottle, a hat and wear light clothes. Daily free swim is included.
Lego Robotics Camp
Grades 2 - 5
Members: $196 Non-Members: $235
After April 20: Members: $212 Non-Members: $254
Mary Johnson, Rhode Island Co-Director for the FIRST LEGO League, leads campers in a variety of fun and hands-on building projects that foster creativity and problem solving. Working individually for some projects and in teams for others, campers explore simple machines and how they work, and develop creative solutions to every-day challenges. This camp encourages young campers to discover science, technology and engineering through exploration and hands-on fun. Some projects will include motors and robotic elements, some will not. Campers will not keep their creations. Daily free swim is included.
Week 4 • July 13 - 17
J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $160 Non-Members: $192
After April 20: Members: $180 Non-members: $216
Young Fashion Designers Camp
Grades 2 - 7
Members: $225 Non-Members: $245
After April 20: Members: $245 Non-Members $265
Do you dream of being a fashion designer? Find out what it's all about! Renowned designer and educator, Elana Carello, is holding workshops for young fashion designers and merchandisers. This class will cover the essentials of fashion including: design vocabulary, sketching fashion figures, using markers and understanding how to use colors and fabrics to develop an illustrated mens or womens fashion presentation. Elana Carello will work individually with the up and coming designers and merchandisers, to clearly develop their ideas and showcase their personal style. All levels of experience are welcome, regardless of whether you've taken art classes before or never picked up a drawing pencil. All you need is a love for fashion and the desire to learn! Daily free swim is included.
Elite National Soccer Camp
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $196 Non-Members: $235
After April 20: Members: $ 212 Non-Members: $254
This camp is designed for players who are interested in developing their individual skills and technical ability, refining existing skills and learning during scrimmages and small sided games. Coach Scott Cannon and his staff have taught these fundamentals to young soccer players for over 20 years throughout the US. Players will improve their soccer fundamentals and work toward the development and refinement of playing and tactical skills. Through positive reinforcement by our experienced staff, we build a sense of teamwork, fair play and friendship. Daily free swim is included. Bring soccer cleats and sneakers, shin pads, water bottle and a hat daily.
Also offered Week 5.
Week 5 • July 20 - 24
J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $160 Non-Members: $192
After April 20: Members: $180 Non-members: $216
Elite National Soccer Camp
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $196 Non-Members: $235
After April 20: Members: $ 212 Non-Members: $254
This camp is designed for players who are interested in developing their individual skills and technical ability, refining existing skills and learning during scrimmages and small sided games. Coach Scott Cannon and his staff have taught these fundamentals to young soccer players for over 20 years throughout the US. Players will improve their soccer fundamentals and work toward the development and refinement of playing and tactical skills. Through positive reinforcement by our experienced staff, we build a sense of teamwork, fair play and friendship. Daily free swim is included. Bring soccer cleats and sneakers, shin pads, water bottle and a hat daily.
Also offered Week 4.
Lego Robotics Camp
Grades 4 - 7
Members: $196 Non-Members: $235
After April 20: Members: $212 Non-Members: $254
Using the LEGO Mindstorms materials, Mary Johnson, Rhode Island Co Director for the FIRST LEGO League, works with campers to build and program robots. Working in teams, campers build a robot and learn to make it move without using their hands or a remote control. Each day will start with a fun interactive group activity to enhance knowledge of design, construction, brainstorming, project management and teamwork. Campers work in teams to design, build and program a robot capable of solving simple to complex tasks on a game table. This camp encourages collaboration and creative problem solving while getting campers excited about science, technology and engineering. On Friday afternoon at 1:30, parents and friends are welcome to watch the campers showcase their robots. Campers do not get to keep their creations. Daily free swim is included.
Week 6 • July 27 - July 31
J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $160 Non-Members: $192
After April 20: Members: $180 Non-members: $216
Center Stage Peforming Arts Camp — 2 week camp!
Grades 1 - 7
Price for 2 weeks: Members: $360 Non-Members: $432
After April 20: Members: $376 Non-Members: $451
Dance, Singing, Acting, Set Design, Costume Design and Music. Choose one or two of these options and join us for the "Grand Finale!" To Be Or Not To Be! Theater involves more than actors memorizing texts and performing. We invite all performing arts lovers to join us to create and put together our J-Camp play. You can choose from acting, dancing or singing, play writing, costume design, advertising, stage design, backstage crew, music and sound and assistant director. All groups will be working towards the same play. Campers' activities will be held indoors and outdoors. The final performance will be presented to campers, friends and families on Friday August 7 at 4pm in the Social Hall. Daily free swim is included.
Baseball Camp
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $196 Non-Members: $235
After April 20: Members: $212 Non-Members: $254
Enhance your baseball skills both at the plate and on the field during this week of camp! Baseball camp at the JCCRI is a great place for any young baseball player who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun. Coaches will be using a pitching machine to help players to become a better hitter by eliminating the fear of getting hit by a pitch. Learn the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, throwing and base running with instructions and lots of fun facts about the history of baseball. Robert J. Malo brings enthusiasm and experience to J-Camp. Currently the Cranston High School West Baseball Coach, Rob has also coached all-star players who are now successful college baseball players. Campers must bring their own glove, water bottle and a hat. Daily free swim included.
Week 7 • August 3 - 7
J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $160 Non-Members: $192
After April 20: Members: $180 Non-members: $216
Center Stage Peforming Arts Camp continues
Sports Camp
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $176 Non Members: $211
After April 20: Members: $192 Non-Members: $230
Run the bases, hit the ball, kick, score a goal, and dunk that basketball. Sports camp concentrates on 3 different sports, different drills and rules of each game. Every drill is a fun game as sports campers sharpen their skills and try them out in scrimmage games. Specialists will use nutrition themes and basic ideas on how to live a healthy life style. Campers must wear comfortable clothes, sneakers and bring a water bottle daily. Daily free swim included.
Also offered Week 1 and Week 2.
Week 8 • August 10 - 14
J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $160 Non-Members: $192
After April 20: Members: $180 Non-members: $216
Rick Harris Hoops Skills Basketball Camp
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $196 Non-Members: $235
After April 20: Members: $212 Non-Members: $254
Rick Harris is the Head Men's Basketball Coach of the Community College of Rhode Island. The objective of Hoop Skills Basketball Camp is to improve the basketball skills of each camper with a program designed to teach individual fundamentals as well as team concepts. The skilled coaching staff will reinforce the importance of positive attitude, teamwork, and fun. Players will be grouped according to age and ability. Daily free swim is included.
Creative Writing Camp
Grades 2 - 7
Members: $196 Non-Members: $235
After April 20: Members: $212 Non-Members: $254
This program will help young writers to build confidence, take pride in their work, develop creativity, improve literacy, and increase general braininess while having lots of fun in a supportive environment. Children will write stories, poetry and plays, as well as simply reading for pleasure. Campers/writers will work under the guidance of Jamie Woods, an experienced writing educator, and the low teacher-camper ratios will ensure individual attention. Throughout fun and creative writing exercises campers will learn techniques such as metaphor and simile, extend their writing vocabulary, and encourage creative expression. Some pieces will be published in the J-Camp newsletter. Campers will enjoy daily free swim, arts and crafts activities and also spend time indoors and outdoors while writing, reading or learning new skills. Our specialist teaches at the Jewish Community Day School in Providence. Jamie graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in dramatic writing and she has a Master of Arts Teaching from Brandeis.
Also offered Week 9.
Week 9 •August 17 - 21
J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $160 Non-Members: $192
After April 20: Members: $180 Non-members: $216
Creative Writing Camp
Grades 2 - 7
Members: $196 Non-Members: $235
After April 20: Members: $212 Non-Members: $254
This program will help young writers to build confidence, take pride in their work, develop creativity, improve literacy, and increase general braininess while having lots of fun in a supportive environment. Children will write stories, poetry and plays, as well as simply reading for pleasure. Campers/writers will work under the guidance of Jamie Woods, an experienced writing educator, and the low teacher-camper ratios will ensure individual attention. Throughout fun and creative writing exercises campers will learn techniques such as metaphor and simile, extend their writing vocabulary, and encourage creative expression. Some pieces will be published in the J-Camp newsletter. Campers will enjoy daily free swim, arts and crafts activities and also spend time indoors and outdoors while writing, reading or learning new skills. Our specialist teaches at the Jewish Community Day School in Providence. Jamie graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in dramatic writing and she has a Master of Arts Teaching from Brandeis.
Also offered Week 8.
Travel Camp
Grades 3 - 7
Members: $250 Non-Members: $275
After April 20: Members: $275 Non-Members: $295
Enjoy five different field trips including outdoor adventures and water parks. Travel camp encourages appreciation of the environment, team work, responsibility and spirit. Field trips are: kayaking, Water Wizz, Canobie Lake Park, Breezy Acres and State Parks.
Week 10 • August 24 - 28
J-Camp Experience
Grades 1 - 7
Members: $160 Non-Members: $192
After April 20: Members: $180 Non-members: $216
Daily rates: Members: $35/day Non-Members: $42/day
After April 20: Members: $38/day Non-Members: $46/day
