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Discoverthe magic...
Pre-K – 8 th Grade
Give your child a summer of great friends, exploration, activity, excitement and knowledge.
June 14 – August 19, 2016
The Miami Beach JCC Klurman Family Day Camp4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 534-3206 ext. 235 | mbjcc.org/camp | [email protected]
CAMPKLURMAN
Dear Camp Klurman Families,We are excited to welcome you to Summer 2016 at the Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family campus. Giving your child a summer of great friends, exploration, activity and education is our priority and our commitment. Our experienced and caring camp staff provide a fun and safe summer for your child. At Camp Klurman, campers enjoy our state-of-the-art facility, which includes our Turf Sports Field, Basketball Gym, Gymnastics Studio, Art Studio, Dance Studio, Playground, Outdoor Pool with Splash Pad and more. Camp Klurman offers campers a lifetime of memories filled with unforgettable, exciting, action-packed and stimulating activities every day including; Jewish traditions, field trips, on-campus entertainment and special events. Camp is a wonderful place for a child to experience new and exciting adventures, meet new friends, learn and develop new skills, and grow. Campers gain a sense of belonging while developing a sense of teamwork, camaraderie and fun. Each morning camp begins with Boker Tov (Good Morning) where energy, enthusiasm and ruach (spirit) fill the air. Dynamic dances and upbeat songs set the tone for the exciting day of activities ahead. Top-notch instructors and MBJCC partner organizations teach all of our activities. We are excited and look forward to welcoming you and your child this summer.
Sincerely,MBJCC Camp Staff
Discover the Magic of Camp
Summer 2016!
Office: (305) 534-3206Fax: (305) 531-7681Web: mbjcc.org/camp Email: [email protected]
Address:4221 Pine Tree DriveMiami Beach, FL 33140
Renee SassoCamp Director [email protected] | ext. 213
David Mandel Assistant Camp [email protected] | ext. 210
Joe CampodonicoSports Camp Director [email protected] | ext. 211
Daryl JohnsonUnit [email protected] | ext. 234
Dina VogelUnit [email protected] | ext. 232
Stella Gelsomino Camp Administrator & [email protected] | ext. 235_______________________
Nataly YusimAssistant Executive [email protected]| ext. 212
HoursMonday – Friday 9 am – 3:45 pm Pre-care*: 8 - 9 amPost-care*: 4 - 5 pm*Campers dropped off before 8:40 am or picked up after 4 pm will be placed in pre or post care. Additional fees apply.
Drop OffRolling drop off begins at 8:40 am and ends at 9 am. Staff members will escort your child inside.
Important DatesCamp CarnivalFebruary 7 | 12 - 2pm•FREELast Day for Early Bird Pricing: February 11Last Day for Mid-Year Discount:April 7Last Day for Deposit Refund: May 2Payment Due in Full: May 27
Registration InformationNo stress, no worries, no lines. Register from the comfort of your home. Our online system will guide you through the steps as you sign up for a terrific summer of fun at Camp Klurman.
Remember to complete all necessary information online. Incomplete registrations will not be processed.
Registration begins: January 1, 2016Register online at: mbjcc.org/camp/registrationFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/campklurman
Contact Information
Camp SessionsPre Camp Mini Week: June 14 - June 178 Weeks of Camp:June 20 - August 12 (Closed Monday, July 4)
Post Camp Mini Week: August 15 - 19
Camp Klurman Activities
Creative ArtsHands on activities including Arts and Crafts, Yoga, Zumba
& Cooking.
Camp HighlightsTalent Show, Olympic Day, Water Carnival, Color War, Field Trips, Wacky Wednesdays, On Campus Special Entertainment
and more!
SportsSoccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Krav Maga, Gaga, Tennis and Kickball are played on our Indoor Basketball Courts, Turf Field &
Tennis Courts.
PERFORMING ArtsDance, Music, Glee Club, Drama and Hip Hop taught by
professional and talented instructors.
Jewish ValuesBoker Tov morning dances and games, Weekly Shabbat celebrations, Parent Shabbats, Israel Day, Ruach (spirit),
Israeli Shlichim & Jewish Hero’s Day.
Aquatics WITH SWIM GYMWater safety is always our first priority. Experienced Swim Gym aquatics instructors teach internationally recognized American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program through water play. Every camper is swim tested and will receive progress reports that guide their achievements. Swim Gym staff creates a friendly environment to teach level based skills. Beginner swimmers will learn to blow bubbles, float on their back and find comfort in the water. More experienced swimmers will learn and improve technique strokes including freestyle, backstrokes and butterfly. Water play activities include water polo, climbing wall, stroke relay races, diving to bottom of the pool, and noncompetitive skill based activities. The children also enjoy weekly water play on the splash pad.
GymnasticsLearn in our first rate Gymnastics Studio. Campers will
develop strength and flexibility as they learn new gymnastics skills.
And More!
Campers are instructed by top-notch specialists and MBJCC community partner organizations at our state-of-the-art facility.
Bringing Israel to CampCamp Klurman’s Summer Shlichim Program Since 2013 the MBJCC has participated in the summer Shlichim program. These counselors from Israel, through their personal and professional interactions, educate campers and staff alike about Israel — its culture, history and people, ultimately forming an interconnected, global Jewish family. We are excited to welcome two Shlichim this summer to work as counselors with the campers.
This is an amazing opportunity to bond and create lifelong friends with dynamic individuals and grow closer to Israel. If you are interested in becoming a host family for a 3 week interval please contact Renee Sasso, Camp Director at 305-534-3206 ext 213 or email [email protected].
FIELD TRIPSCampers travel to a wide assortment of local attractions
including a Nature Center, Ninja Lounge, sailing, museums, arcades and water parks.
Camp UnitsThere’s Fun for all Ages!
Chalutzim (3 and 4 YEAR OLDS)
The youngest campers thrive in a nurturing, enthusiastic and supportive structured environment.
Special attention is given to social growth, emotional development and physical needs of each individual camper. Campers are supervised by certified teachers and qualified
assistants. Co-ed groups by age.
Chaverim (Entering Kindergarten)
Chaverim campers are challenged by a wide range of athletic, creative and social activities in a Jewish
environment, which encourages independence and growth. Special emphasis is placed on the development of social skills,
self-esteem and sportsmanship. Co-ed groups.
Campers Enjoy:• Art, music, drama, cooking, gymnastics, Chavayah (Judaics)• Specialized Sports: Catch in the Hat an adaption from JCCA
Discover Catch program• Swim lessons taught by Swim Gym• Excellent staff to camper ratio• Weekly fun-filled Shabbat celebrations• Air-conditioned bunk rooms where they store their
belongings, eat snack, change & re-apply sunscreen
There are 3 groups to pick from. Traditional Group: In-house entertainment once per weekTravel Group: Local field trips once per week Jr. Sports Camp Group (Introduction to Sports Camp): Local field trips once per week
Campers Enjoy:• Swim lessons taught by Swim Gym• Educational ‘hands-on’ nature program with live animals• Interactive weekly themes to fuel your child’s imagination• Chaverim/Tzofim Buddies Program, building community
through fun activities with our youngest & oldest campers within camp
• Carnivals, moon bounces and in house entertainment • Excellent counselors and specialists whose role is to
keep campers safe, teach new things• Tennis, art, music, basketball, gymnastics
Yedidim (Entering 1st - 2nd grade)
Yedidim campers enjoy a full day of process-oriented activities in our wonderful facility. Exciting
theme days highlight each week with special activities, entertainment and ruach (spirit). All activities, specialties and
programs are designed specifically for 1st – 2nd grade. Children in Yedidim are grouped by gender.
Field trips: Once per week Campers Enjoy:• Swim lessons taught by Swim Gym• One weekly elective activity to discover new
skills and interests• Weekly Tennis with instruction from tennis pros• Soccer, Nature, Glee Club, Chavayah, Hip Hop • Weekly unit league competitions to promote
camaraderie and sportsmanship• More specialized creative arts options such
as dramatic plays, unique art projects, refined cooking skills, glee club and talent shows
Achim & Tzofim Tracks
New for 3rd - 8th Grade Campers
General Track The General Track allows campers to enjoy all that camp has to offer. Including 3 different field trips
weekly, to local Miami attractions, such as Rope Courses, Sky Zone, Museum of Discovery and Science, Air Boat Rides, Nature Centers and more.
Camp UnitsThere’s Fun for all Ages!
Yedidim (Entering 1st - 2nd grade)
Yedidim campers enjoy a full day of process-oriented activities in our wonderful facility. Exciting
theme days highlight each week with special activities, entertainment and ruach (spirit). All activities, specialties and
programs are designed specifically for 1st – 2nd grade. Children in Yedidim are grouped by gender.
Field trips: Once per week
Achim (Entering 3rd – 4th grade)
Achim camp encourages exploration, new challenges and skill building. Campers participate in a balanced program of local travel and a variety
of athletic and artistic activities. Campers enjoy instructional and free swim, sports games including tennis, gaga and soccer, as well as arts and crafts, gymnastics and Hip Hop. Friendly and nurturing staff help guide the campers throughout the day.
Children in Achim are grouped by gender.
There are 2 tracks to pick from:General Track &Adventure Track
Tzofim(Entering 5th -6th & 7th – 8th grade)
This group is all about bonding with peers, sharing experiences and creating memories that
will last a lifetime. Campers spend 2 days a week at camp experiencing traditional day camp activities
including floor hockey, basketball, gaga and more. An extended Day trip to rapids water park followed by an overnight trip at the MBJCC is included. Campers also gain leadership skills through working with Chaverim
(kindergarten) campers in the friendship buddies program. Co-ed groups.
There are 2 tracks to pick from:General Track &Adventure Track
NEW! Adventure Track The brand new Adventure Track offers specialized weekly specialities and allows campers the chance to learn based on their interest. Campers will travel to the specialized facilities and learn with professional
coaches and/or artists to wet their appetite for learning while providing challenging and fun opportunities to grow as individuals and gain new knowledge. They will return to camp for lunch, swimming and
afternoon activities. The adventure tracks will include:
Week 1(June 20 – 24): Ice Skating at Pines Ice ArenaWeek 2 (June 27 - July 1):Golf at Miami Beach Golf Course with the Jim Mclean Golf SchoolWeek 3 (July 4 – 8): Rock Wall Climbing at X-Treme Rock Wall Week 4 (July 11 – 15): MagicWeek 5 (July 18 – 22): TBAWeek 6 (July 25 – 29): Wearable Technology at Design LabWeek 7 (August 1 - 5): Soccer with JuventusWeek 8 (August 8 – 12): Tennis with Howie Orlin at Flamingo Park
• Travel to specialized facilities Tuesday through Thursday.
• Taught by professional coaches and instructors
• Divided into small groups based on skill and age.
• Intensive 2.5 hours training with instructors (3 days/week)
• Learn Proper techniques for new skills• A mixture of learning and FUN!
Specialty Camps
Football: June 20 – July 15Basketball: July 18 – August 12
MBJCC Sports Camp is an in-depth sports program committed to developing fundamental skills in Flag Football and Basketball. In addition, all campers participate in many age appropriate games designed to enhance their skill techniques, game tactics and the art of true teamwork.
Jr. Varsity (1st - 2nd Grade)Field Trips once per week
Skill development:• Weekly scrimmages• Players of the week• Teamwork and sportsmanship• Game play knowledge• Technique and character building
Sports Camp DirectorJoe Campodonico
June 27 – July 8No camp on July 4
Dance Camp nourishes and fosters all campers with dance technique and knowledge. Campers are introduced to hip-hop, jazz and ballet. Dance camp ends with a fun filled dance show developed by the campers routines for family and friends to attend.
“Dance Camp at the MBJCC was the best two weeks of the summer. Annie bounced into the building each morning and left each day with the biggest smile on her face. Miss Alicia is not only an amazing instructor with so much knowledge about different styles of dance but she also is so kind and patient with each and every child. We are counting down the days until Dance Camp begins again this summer.”- Beri Minick, Dance Camp Parent
LED BYALICIA O’HARE
Varsity(3rd - 4th Grade)Field Trips once per week
Dance Camp
(Entering 1st - 4th grade)
Sports Camp (Entering 1st - 2nd &
3rd - 4th grade)
Ask us about our new Intensive Training Basketball Camp for 4th - 7th Grade.
NEW!
Gymnastics camp excites, motivates and encourages both experienced and new gymnasts through instructional gymnastics in a safe and fun atmosphere. Campers are divided into two groups based on skill level with the goal to improve and build strength and power. The program is designed and taught by USAG Certified coaches Michelle Rivera (Coach Mikey), Stacey Hatch and Domingo Torres (Coach Dom). Campers enjoy rotations on bars, vault, beam and floor. Additionally, the campers will swim daily and participate in recreational activities. They will attend a field trip to Ninja Lounge where they will have the opportunity to use above ground trampolines to learn the fundamentals of more advanced tumbling and train for somersaults and twisting skills.
Gymnastics Camp DirectorStacey hatch
Specialty Camps
Princess Dance Camp is a great way to introduce your child to creative expression. This specialty camp utilizes the magic of princess stories along with freedom of movement to unlock endless creativity. The program introduces campers to ballet techniques, acting, dancing and singing through confidence building, teamwork and kindness. Campers will learn basic ballet steps and dance to all their favorites from Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast and more!
LED BYALICIA O’HARE
Make your camper’s LEGO dreams come true with the help of DBP Robotics. Campers will explore concepts in mechanical and structural engineering, architecture, technology, imagination and design. Campers will build their own LEGO robots and using specialized computer technology will program instructions for the robot to complete a pre-determined task. At the end of each week campers showcase their themed projects to family and friends.
LED BY
All Star: June 14 – June 24 (ADVANCED LEVELS)
July 11 – July 22 (all levels)
June 14 - 17
Princess Dance Camp
4 - 5 Years
Gymnastics Camp
(Entering 1st Grade & Older)
Robotics (LEGO) Camp
(Entering 1st - 4th grade)
July 25 – August 5
Rates
Chalutzim(3’s and 4’s) Chaverim(Kindergarten) Yedidim(1st – 2nd Grade) Achim(3rd – 4th Grade) Tzofim(5th – 8th Grade) Sports Camp(1st – 4th Grade) Gymnastics(1st Grade and up) Dance(1st – 4th Grade) Princess Dance(4 and 5 year olds)
Robotics(1st – 4th Grade)
Early BirdJanuary 1 – February 11
Mid- Year Discount
February 12 – April 7Camp Fee
April 8 – August 19
Discounts• Sign up at Early Bird Rates and save $35 per week• Sign up at Mid- Year Rates and save $20 per week• Campers enrolled for more than 4 weeks will additionally receive a $10 weekly discount for the
additional weeks after the first 4 weeks at the regular rate.• A $10 weekly sibling discount is applied and deducted from the lower camp fee for each additional child.
TransportationAM Transportation Weekly Fee: $25PM Transportation Weekly Fee: $25AM & PM Transportation Weekly Fee: $45
Pre-care & Post-carePre-care Weekly Fee: $25Post-care Weekly Fee: $25Pre-care & Post-care Weekly Fee: $45
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Units
What Parents Need to KnowWho works with the children?Highly trained professional staff who have a strong commitment to children and families supervise our camp. Our counselors are carefully selected, background checked, and attend required intensive training on program development, child care, and safety. All of our supervisory staff members are college graduates with extensive camp experience.
Safety of all campers: The MBJCC provides a safe and nurturing environment for your child. Every precaution is taken during all of our activities. For more detailed information, please review our parent handbook. Our supervisory staff and lifeguards are Red Cross certified in CPR, first aid and emergency procedures.
How do I register?Registration can be completed in-person, online or by email. Visit mbjcc.org to register online. Registration forms can be downloaded through our website, mbjcc.org. Call the camp office at (305) 534-3206 ext. 235 to have a registration form emailed or sent by mail.
What forms do my children need to be enrolled IN CAMP?All campers must have the following forms completed before camp starts:
1. Completed registration (online or paper copy)2. A copy of an up-to-date Florida Certification of Immunization
form (blue & yellow health forms from your pediatrician’s office).
What does my child need to bring to camp?Campers should apply sunscreen before they arrive, and wear comfortable clothing and sneakers (no open toed shoes for non-water activities). Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt to wear on field trip days. Campers should also bring: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, water shoes (flip flops or crocs), water bottle and a plastic bag for wet clothing.
What about food?All campers receive a glatt kosher lunch provided by “J” Cafe and two kosher snacks daily. We are a peanut free camp. In keeping with MBJCC’s kashrut (dietary laws) policy, no food or snacks may be sent from home.
Judaic and Israeli Programming:Judaic programs are an integral part of camp. Campers will have activities with a Judaic specialist and an Israeli cultural specialists (Shlichim from Israel). Jewish values guide each week’s theme as our campers learn about each value in our weekly Chavayahactivities as well as through all other activities at camp, including weekly Shabbat celebrations.
Optional Morning Prayer:Optional morning prayer is offered for those who would like to join us. Additionally we recite Hamotzi and Birkat Hamazon during lunch time.
How do the campers travel on field trips?Each camp unit (K-8th grade), has a unique, exciting and age appropriate travel program. Campers travel in school buses with seat belts. All camp field trips are supervised by a unit head and bunk counselors. “J” Café catering packs Kosher bag lunches to go for campers. All trips return in time for regular afternoon carpool.
What if my child has allergies/takes medication?If your child has a food or environmental allergy or takes medication, include this information on the registration form. To request the proper forms, email [email protected] or call 305-534-3206 ext. 235.
How does my child get to camp?There are 3 options*:1. You may drop off and pick up your child in the carpool line.2. You may park in the parking lot and walk your child into Camp.3. Transportation is available to and from Surfside and North Beach on the MBJCC mini bus with seat belts. *If you are interested in transportation from other locations, please call the camp office at (305) 543-3206 ext. 235.
Do you provide sibling discounts?A $10 weekly sibling discount is applied and deducted from the lower camp fee for each additional child.
What if I need financial assistance?Limited financial assistance is available to qualifying families. In keeping with standard MBJCC policy, applicants are required to complete a confidential application with their registration and deposit. Final deadline for financial assistance applications is May 2, 2016.
Pre-care & Post-carePre-care Weekly Fee: $25Post-care Weekly Fee: $25Pre-care & Post-care Weekly Fee: $45
DISCOVERTHE MAGIC...
The Miami Beach JCC Klurman Family Day Camp4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 534-3206 ext. 235 | mbjcc.org/camp | [email protected]
Early Bird gets the CampRegister before February 11 for the
lowest rates of the season for summer 2016.
Sign up now to discover the Magic!
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