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Camp Overview
General Camp Program
Adventure Camp
Specialty Camps
Special Events
Summer Camp 2010
"Simply The Best!"
Voted: Best Summer Camp
by Nickelodeon Parents' Picks
For more information about Summer Camp, please contact the Camp Office.
Only At The Alper JCC
Only at our Summer Camp will you find an exceptionally qualified staff and high quality programming:
Camp Director Ashley Savage-Conant
Camp Dates Are...
Session 1:
1A. June 21 - July 2
1B. July 6 - July 16
No Camp Monday, July 5
Session 2:
2A. July 19 - July 30
2B. Aug. 2 - August 13
You can attend for 2,4,6 or 8-week intervals.
 Improved swim program with Swim Gym. Children ages 3 and older receive swim lessons in our Jr. Olympic size pool. Swim program includes instruction and age-appropriate water games (Children must be toilet trained).
Over 40 hobby hour activities.
Adventure Camp for Safari, Tsofim and Rishonim which includes challenging, skill building trips with horseback riding, sailing, kayaking and rock climbing.
Overnight trips for Rishonim campers in addition to optional long distance trips.
A high level computer program.
Late Night Adventures during each session of camp.
Team building programs that promote good sportsmanship and cooperation.
Specialists: highly trained professionals who instruct in nature & science, visual & performing arts, and sports, which includes baseball, tennis, basketball, soccer football and martial arts.
Ruach-extraordinary spirit led by three music directors.
An Inclusion Program for high functioning special needs campers.
Special events for all campers.
Facilities
Air-conditioned gymnasium - 15,000 sq. ft.
Age-appropriate playgrounds
Beautiful boating lake with canoeing
Computer lab
Four indoor racquetball courts
Fully equipped art and ceramic studio
Music studio
Outdoor Jr. Olympic-size pool
Professional theater
Seven hard surface tennis courts
Six baseball fields
Teaching kitchen
Two fully mirrored dance studios
Jewish Community
Building Jewish identity
Hands-on Judaism through art, music, dance and drama
Jewish educator on staff
Jewish values
Ruach-extraordinary spirit led by Israeli counselor
Shlichim, Israeli counselors
Weekly Shabbat programs
Mitzvah program (Good Deeds)
Staff
Camp Director Ashley Conant and her talented and
fun-loving staff
Camp units have adult supervisors (Chaverim, Sabra, etc.)
Full-time camp nurse
High return of staff each year
JCC Fitness Center professionals
Low camper to counselor ratio
Specialists - highly trained professionals instruct nature
and science, visual and performing arts, and sports
Staff are trained in group dynamics, child development,
building self-esteem and peer relationships
Staff members have completed Miami-Dade County
background checks
Hobby Hour Activities
3-D Multi Media Art Adventures in Art Artistic Accessories Arts and Crafts Baseball Basketball Canoeing and Fishing Cardio Fitness/Nutrition Cardio Fitness Aerobics/ SPINNINGฎ Cardio Vascular Training Cartooning Ceramics or Wheel throwing Cheerleading Chess Computers Digital Video/Photography Drama or Summer Stock Field Games Football Gourmets in the Kitchen Hip Hop/Jazz Jewelry Making Kids Cuisine Magic Martial Arts Nature Painting and Drawing Robotics Rocketry Science Wizardry Soccer Spinning Swim/Pool Games Tennis Water Polo Watercolor Woodworking Young Architects Construction
K'TANIM
"Little Ones"
15 months-3 years
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What's Exciting In K'TANIM:
Arts & crafts Cooking Music & rhythm Gymnastics Judaic programs Indoor play Outdoor games Water/splash activities Weekly themes Storytelling Hands-on projects Special events Shows Character visitors
CHAVERIM
"Friends"
3-4 years old by August 31
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What's Exciting In CHAVERIM:
Daily instructional American Red Cross swim readiness program Arts & crafts Art room Physical education Judaic activities Nature Music Creative movement/dance Gymnastics Cooking Special events and costume days Theme days
Children must be toilet trained.
KADIMA
 "Forward"
Campers Entering Kindergarten
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What's Exciting In KADIMA:
Daily instructional American Red Cross swim readiness program A wide variety of physical education programs Arts & crafts Judaic activities Nature Music Gymnastics Ruach (Jewish Spirit) Drama Cooking Israeli dancing Special events and costume days Two half-day field trips each session Theme days
SABRA
 "Native Israeli"
Campers Entering 1st Grade
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What's Exciting In SABRA:
Daily instructional American Red Cross swim readiness program Skill-oriented physical education program Arts & crafts Drama Music Gymnastics Cooking Nature programs Israeli dancing Ruach-Jewish spirit Special events Field trips to locations close to the JCC
Late Night each session Sleepover (optional)
BONIM
"Builders"
Campers Entering 2nd Grade
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What's Exciting In BONIM:
Daily instructional American Red Cross swim readiness program Complete physical education program Expanded Hobby Hour choices Music Drama Arts & crafts Israeli dancing Nature programs/hands-on discovery Fishing Ruach (Jewish spirit) Cooking Late Night each session Sleepover (optional) Field trips to exciting locations
HALUTZIM
 "Pioneers"
Campers Entering 3rd Grade
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What's Exciting In HALUTZIM:
Daily instructional American Red Cross swim readiness program Complete physical education program Music Drama Arts & crafts Fishing Magic Cooking Digital photography Israeli dancing Ruach (Jewish Spirit) Late Night each session Nature programs/hands-on discovery Boating program- canoes and kayaks Sleepover (optional) Field trips to exciting locations
TSOFIM
 Scouts
Campers entering 4th-5th Grades
TSOFIM campers, twice a week, travel to interesting South Florida destinations.
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What's Exciting In TSOFIM:
Swim program 40 Hobby Hour choices Digital photography Website design Chess Ceramics Canoeing Fishing Israeli dancing Golf Hip hop Jewelry making Sports Robotics Rocketry Water basketball & water volleyball
RISHONIM
 "First"
Campers Entering 6th-8th Grade
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RISHONIM campers travel to interesting locations in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Terrific trips with skill instruction include horseback riding, canoeing, ice skating, bowling and rock climbing.
Each session, there is one sleepover trip to a fantastic destination spot such as Gainesville, Cape Canaveral or Rapids Water Park in West Palm Beach.
What's Exciting In RISHONIM:
Daily trips 40 Hobby Hour choices Circuit training/ SPINNINGฎ Football Basketball Golf Website design Multi-media art Jewelry making Digital photography Israeli dancing
Robotics and rocketry
MACCABI
 Sports Camp
Campers Entering 2nd-8th Grades
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What's Exciting In SPORTS CAMP:
SPORTS CAMP is an in-depth, state-of-the-art athletic experience designed for boys and girls.
Each week highly-trained athletes from the Miami Heat, the University of Miami Sports Programs or a professional athlete will direct drills, skill building and workshops.
HABIMAH
 Performing Arts Camp
Campers Entering 3rd-8th Grades
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What's Exciting In HABIMAH
Lights, Camera, Action! HABIMAH campers expand their horizons and artistic potential in dance, drama, art and music. Under the guidance of our highly trained and talented staff, campers are immersed in a high level, 4-week production schedule filled with rehearsals, set designing, and a final musical performance at the end of each session.
In addition to the arts, campers will participate in fitness activities, an instructional water games program and expanded Hobby Hour choices.
CAMP TIKVAH
 Special Needs
Eligibility screening required for first-time campers.
2-week sessions 8:30am-3:30pm
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Dynamic opportunities abound at CAMP TIKVAH, an exceptional camping experience for children with special needs. The programs are specifically designed for children between the ages of 5-12 and 13-19 who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities. All activities are developed with the particular needs of the special child in mind. A stimulating environment with hands-on experiences is created for your child. The program is designed to instill confidence, develop social and life skills, increase attention span and improve fine and gross motor abilities. Campers participate in the general camp, on an individual basis, where appropriate.
The JCC offers an inclusion program for high-functioning special needs campers. Throughout the day, campers will have an advocate to guide them and they will be part of a general camp bunk.
You must meet with Johana Sarmiento
Special Needs Director, before registration is accepted.
KINDERLACH TIKVAH Ages 4-6
CHAI TIKVAH Ages 7-12
CLAYTON FEIG TIKVAH Ages 13 and older
HADRACHA
Leader In Training- LIT
Entering 9th grade
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HADRACHA combines leadership training with a fun camp experience. LITs will work
with campers 2 days per week and travel on field trips or participate in leadership and
team building programs for 2 days. LITS will participate in mitzvah ("good deed") projects and trips. Additionally, one day will be spent at the JCC working on camp wide special events programming, and spending time with campers. All LITs are required to participate in a one day training retreat in the spring.
An interview process and acceptance is required for admission into the LIT program. 25 Community Service hours will be awarded for each 4-week session.
MADRICH
Counselor In Training- CIT
Entering 10th Grade
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COUNSELORS IN TRAINING assist in groups during the entire camp session. Madrich combines skills learned both hands-on in groups as well as knowledge gained in leadership training sessions. All CITs will participate in a one-day training retreat in the spring.
CITs will be awarded a $100 stipend and 50 Community Service hours for each 4-week session. An interview is required.
NEW THIS SUMMER
Circus of the Kids (COTK)
For campers entering 1-8 grade
Sunday, August 1 through Friday, August 6
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 Calling all circus stars of tomorrow!
We're thrilled to bring Circus of the Kids to our JCC!
Circus of the Kids travels around the country, teaching circus arts to children of all ages. It is the only program of its kind in the United States, and the JCC is proud to host the Circus of the Kids. During this week-long Specialty Camp, campers are transformed into CIRCUS PERFORMERS!
In small groups, circus campers learn and practice the art of one of fifteen different circus acts, from trick roller skating, trapeze, fire-eating and aerial ballet to mini trampoline and other circus routines.
When campers are not practicing for Circus of the Kids, they participate in a broad range of other circus and camp activities, like the Circus Games, learning how to clown, mime, juggle, arts and crafts, swimming, sports and much more!
At the end of the week, the circus stars proudly present a full-fledged, professional circus performance for their fellow campers and community, complete with costumes.
The Circus of the Kids staff place participants in acts based on the camper's performance on Placement Day. Circus staff does its best to ensure all rehearsals are held between the regular camp day (9am-4pm) however, due to the nature of the week some practices could be held between 4:00-8:00pm each night.
Important Dates for Circus Camp
Sunday, August 1, 10:00am - Mandatory placement day and Parent Orientation.
** All performers must be at this placement meeting to eligible to perform in the circus. Anyone who does not attend will not have a role in the circus.
Monday, August 2- Practice begins! Participants could practice any time between 9-8. (Schedule will be distributed after placements)
Thursday, August 5 at 7:00pm - Circus performance
Friday, August 6 at 11:00am and 2:00pm - Circus Performance
Spaces are limited, log onto www.circusofthekids.com
to learn more about the program. A special thanks to our COTK sponsor Holiday Inn Express and Suites!
Parent Information Night
Wednesday, May 12 at 7:30pm
Youth and Adult Building
Dont forget to save the date
This meeting is for parents of campers who have already registered. You will be able to see the camp video, meet the Camp Director and Camp Supervisors and learn everything you need to know about camp.
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