Simon Family JCC Summer Camp

Simon Family JCC Summer Camp
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Contact Information
Lisa Chacon
757-321-2306
www.simonfamilyj.org

Summer camp at the Simon Family JCC is eight weeks of entertainment and exploration for kids 16 months - 10th grade. With every traditional (and not-so-traditional) camp activity, campers will be transported to a world where their imaginations run wild. Let this summer be the adventure of making memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

 

Here at the Simon Family JCC, we believe that summer camp is more than just a place where children come to play during the summer.  It is a transformative experience that children will remember for the rest of their lives.  Each camper will discover, grow and learn within a supportive and safe environment that our JCC summer camp provides.  Whether it’s a new friend your child will make or the first time your child swims across the pool, every camper will come home with new stories about the activities and people at camp.  JCC summer camp is an experience like no other; it is all about the smiles, laughter, excitement - and most of all - the camper.

As summer approaches and we design our camp experience, we do so with our mission as our guide. The mission of the JCC summer camp is: To create an atmosphere in which everyone will have fun, to celebrate diversity and core values through a Jewish lens, and to take pride in being a part of our Tidewater Community while providing each camper with the highest quality summer camp experience.

We are all very excited about the upcoming summer and our staff is gearing up for a fun and active camp experience. Come roll up your sleeves with us as we hike the jungles, dig through the ruins, develop our inner magic and discover what makes us tick. The fun awaits!

Ages:  16 months to 10th Grade

Our diverse program meets the needs of every child, ages 16 months-10th grade.

16-24 months-Beginnings Day Camp-We offer 2-4 week sessions with 2, 3, or 5 day options

2 years-Day Camp-We offer 4-2 week sessions with 2, 3, or 5 day options

3-5 Year olds-We offer 5 Day half day or full day -Day Camp

Giborim- rising 1 ^st through 2 ^nd grades

Chalutzim- Rising 3 ^rd-4 ^th grades

Ruach- Rising 5 ^th -6 ^th grades

Venture- Rising 7-10 ^th grades

CILT (counselor in leadership training) rising 9 ^th-11 ^th grades.

Camp runs 8 weeks in 2 week themed segments, June 18 –August 10 ^th.

The daily program for each individual age level has been uniquely tailored just for them.  Program elements are designed with age appropriate activities to ensure fun, promote self-esteem, personal growth, and problem solving skills.  Campers spend much of the program with same age children; however, there are programs designed for more than one age level to interact.  These program elements are designed to encourage the younger children to gain new skills and independence, as well as, allowing the older campers leadership opportunities in a supervised environment.  This builds a community and creates bonds that will keep campers excited about returning each summer!

Two week themes are:

Weeks 1 and 2: It’s a Jungle Out There- Grab your compass, lace up your boots and come join the fun! Come navigate the lush jungles of the JCC and see what being an animal is about.

Weeks 3 and 4: Raiders of the Lost Artifacts: Diamonds in the Rough-Come roll up your sleeves and dig up the past, as campers at the JCC begin their journey into the world of a junior archeologist.

Weeks 5 and 6: Mystical Magical Me: Mastering the Magic Within-Celebrate the magic within and what makes you special with activities, songs, games, service projects and more enchantments.

Weeks 7 and 8: JCC General: The Camp with Heart-Welcome to JCC General Hospital. JCC General is the finest facility of its kind in the world. This is where campers become junior doctors, from examining the systems of their own body and first aid to exploring diet and fitness.

 

Red Cross instructional Swim: Campers plunge into instructional swim and free swim programs, learning basic swimming techniques and water safety skills under the supervision and guidance of our Red Cross Certified lifeguards. Our low camper-to-instructor ratio ensures that every child receives individual attention and quality instruction. On each camper’s first day, our aquatic staff evaluates your child’s swimming skills ensuring proper placement at the appropriate level.

 

PLEASE VISIT simonfamilyj.org to download a summer camp brochure or call 321-2338 for more information!