Camp Wonderland:

• Weeks 1-7

Minis: K-2nd Grade

• Week 1-7

Inters: 3rd – 5th Grade

• Week 1-7

Tweens & Teens: 6th – 9th Grade

• Week 1-7

Sports: 4th – 9th Grade

• Week 1-7

Theater Calendar

• Coming soon!

Click here for 2020 Camp Rates

For more information or questions about rates, please contact Nicole Helfman, Camp Director, nhelfman@syjcc.org, x123 or Melanie Waddell, Camp Registrar, mwaddell@syjcc.org or x136.

Lunch Menu:

• Lunch Menu 2020

FAQs

Q. WHAT ARE THE CAMP HOURS?

A. Camp Hours are as follow:

Camp Wonderland: 9:30am-4:00pm

Minis, Inters, Sports, Tweens and Teens Camp: 9:00am-4:00pm

Theater Camp: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Before & after camp care hours are available from 7:00am-6:00pm for an additional fee.

Q. DOES THE SYJCC OFFER TRANSPORTATION?

A. Transportation is available for $85 per week for most camp programs. For your convenience, shuttle bus service from the JCC to & from the Henry Kaufman Campgrounds at no additional cost for Minis, Inters, Sports, Tweens and Teen Camps.

Q. MY CHILD IS NOT COMFORTABLE SWIMMING BUT I WANT HIM/HER TO LEARN HOW TO SWIM.

A. The SYJCC camps prides itself on its swim program. We follow the American Red Cross swim curriculum which has been proven to teach skills to even the most hesitant swimmer. Our swim staff is trained to work with campers of all swim abilities, using games & toys to make children more comfortable in the water. Our goal is to have every camper progress in the pool. Swim groups are small to ensure all campers have proper supervision. The aquatics department sends progress reports home every two weeks in order for parents to track their children’s progress. Many campers have even competed in the SYJCC’s swim team as a result of their camp swim experience.

Q. HOW ARE CAMPERS GROUPED? CAN I REQUEST TO HAVE MY CHILD BE WITH THEIR FRIENDS?

A. Campers are grouped based on the grade in school they are entering in the fall. Camp Wonderland, Mini, Inter, Tween, Teen & Sports Campers groups are homogeneous.  Theater Camp groups can be mixed based on enrollment.  The SYJCC will make every effort to honor all grouping requests made on the request cards mailed home in the camp packet.

Q. DOES THE CAMP PROVIDE LUNCH?

A. Daily Kosher lunch is included in the price of camp. To opt out of lunch service, a credit of $25/week will be applied to your account. Campers may also bring their own lunch which is refrigerated upon arrival at camp. We do provide a drink at lunchtime as well as an afternoon snack each day for every camper.

Q. WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF EACH CAMP SESSION?

A. The SYJCC allows you to custom design your summer to fit into your busy schedule & budget. We do require a two-week camp minimum, however, they do not need to be consecutive.  The more weeks you register for, the bigger the savings!

Theater Campers must register for 4-week or 8-week session due to the programming.

For more information, please contact the following staff:

Camp Wonderland (Gr. K-2nd @ the SYJCC Building), Minis (Gr. K-2nd @ HKC), Inters (Gr. 3-5), Sports (Gr. 4-9), Tweens (Gr. 6-7), Teens (Gr. 8 & 9) and Teen Travel (Gr. 9 & 10)

Nicole Helfman, x123, nhelfman@syjcc.org

TACSY (Theater Camp) (Gr. 1-6)

Rochele Seskin, x162, rseskin@syjcc.org

Melanie Waddell, Camp Registrar, x136, mwaddell@syjcc.org

CIT Program (Teens Entering 10th Grade)

The CIT program is an on-the-job training experience for a select group of mature teens who are interested in working with children. Applicants must take part in the Staff Training Institute prior to the opening of camp. CITs may be placed in a group in either Junior Camp or a Specialty area. There will be ongoing training throughout the summer as well as special trips. Teens interested in applying should fill out the application below and return to Nicole Helfman, nhelfman@syjcc.org or call 631-462-9800 ext. 123.  Interviews will be scheduled once applications are submitted and reviewed.