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The Levis JCC has been providing children ages 2-14 with fun-filled summer camp experiences since 1986. Let Levis JCC Marleen Forkas Summer Camp empower your child with a truly special and enriching experience that will help shape his or her life forever. At our camp, kids have the power to learn and grow without pressures from school; to be prepared for future success and to develop skills in our warm and loving camp community. With diverse program options, stimulating activities, convenient schedules and experienced staff, we make it easy to say yes to camp. You have the power to give your child a summer of fun, well-being and friendship.
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We are so fortunate to have individuals like Marleen Forkas who live in our community
and invest in our children.
“The enrichment that children receive through a
good day camp program simply cannot be matched.
I wanted to do what I could to enhance our camp and
make the experience available to those children whose
families may not otherwise be able to afford it. When
you see the wonderful camp programs and activities
offered through the Levis JCC and what it does for
kids’ self esteem, confidence and social skills, you
know it’s one of the best investments you can make.”
- Marleen Forkas
Kid Power: At our camp, kids have the power to learn and grow without pressures from
school; to be prepared for future success and to develop skills in our warm and loving
camp community.
Parent Power: With diverse program options, stimulating activities, convenient schedules
and experienced staff, we make it easy to say yes to camp. You have the power to give
your child a summer of fun, well-being and friendship.
JCC Power: The Levis JCC has been providing children ages 2-14 with fun-filled summer
camp experiences since 1986. Let Levis JCC Marleen Forkas Summer Camp empower
your child with a truly special and enriching experience that will help shape his or her
life forever.
1. Power to Grow: Children learn from doing and at our camp there is plenty to do.
Hands-on discovery, practice and small groups create an atmosphere of participation.
2. Freedom to Enjoy: It is amazing how children blossom when you relieve them of
constant evaluation, grades and a permanent record. This gives them more freedom
to enjoy the journey instead of being consumed by the final destination.
3. Tools for Success: Camp leads the way in creating communities where children
learn teamwork as well as independent problem solving.
4. Opportunity for Variety: Camp exposes kids to a wide range of activities, ideas,
personalities and possibilities. Dabbling in various activities at camp makes for
well-rounded, well-balanced children.
5. Courage to Socialize: Healthy socialization means making positive connections.
Summer camp at Levis JCC is all about belonging, embracing your identity and
being part of a group that respects and values each member.
Top 5 reasons based on Training Terrific Staff Volume Two by Michael Brandwein
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FOr CamP FamIlIES!(details on page 11)
Big FUN for Little CampersWe believe that personalized attention and an extra dose of adult supervision makes our littlest campers feel safe exploring and discovering a wide range of new experiences in a stimulating environment.
Out and about: Campers enjoy their action-packed summer days on a 28-acre gated, secure campus—featuring a swimming pool (specifically for Early Childhood), a nature preserve, gymnasiums and two spacious playgrounds, one with a mini-bike path—and bikes!
let’s Eat: Children staying until 2:30 or 4:00 p.m. enjoy a delicious selection of hot, well-balanced kosher meals and a full salad bar (as well as snacks) daily. Even the pickiest eaters find something they like.
Extra Special: Mondays are special entertainment days, featuring all kinds of performers, wild animal shows and more. Wednesdays are theme days, which include wear a crazy hat day, draw a rainbow day, listen to music day and celebrate recycling and earth day. On Fridays, campers welcome Shabbat with candle lighting, challah, music and togetherness.
Daily Fun includes: Water/Aquatics • Sports • Music • Arts & Crafts • Entertainment • Fun & Games Kaleidoscope Sensory Exploration • Jellystone Camp Zone • V.I.P. Puppets • Sprinklers • Instructional Swim • Karate • Zumba • Cheerleading • Gymnastics
2 year olds by June 1Choose from two, three and five day options; all sessions begin at 9:00 a.m.; pickup times vary3 year olds by September 1Choose from three and five day options; all sessions begin at 9:00 a.m.; pickup times vary4 year olds by September 1Five days; beginning at 9:00 a.m.; pickup times vary
(for additional fee)7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Morning WelcoMe circle, Music, art, sWiM, snack, sports
noon lunch tiMe
aFternoon story tiMe, rest, snacks,
karate, gaMes, playground
typical day
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FrEE VPK
VPK Camp combines academics (which exceed Florida State standards)
with the best of the Levis JCC Summer Camp activities.
The daily program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
and features:
• A low child-to-staff ratio.
• Certified preschool teachers.
• Science, language, phonics, math, music, dramatic play, block
building, playground, swim instruction, sports, dancing and art.
(For children turning 5 by September 1)
Pam FOTI Early Childhood Camp Director
JaNICE PErlmaN VPK Coordinator561-852-3286
Big FUN Never Gets OldMaking friends, gaining independence and enjoying exciting new experiences and challenges has never been more fun!
Campus Features: Levis JCC campers definitely don’t “rough it”. They enjoy two swimming pools, a flying trapeze, basketball, tennis and racquetball courts, soccer and baseball fields, a fitness center, a playground, archery range, science lab, ceramics studio, a fully-equipped theater and Levis JCC Copanos KidFit, a three-level indoor play center.
mess hall: Children enjoy delicious, hot and well balanced kosher meals and a full salad bar (as well as snacks) daily. Even the pickiest eaters find menu items to enjoy.
Traditions: Each Friday the entire camp gathers for Oneg Shabbat, featuring candle lighting, challah and special entertainment. Twice each summer parents are invited to join in—and the entertainment is provided by the campers! Campers experience friendly competition and team spirit at its best with our camp-wide Maccabi Games.
Daily activities: Sports: Young athletes try their hand at archery, basketball, softball, soccer, tennis—even a flying trapeze!
arts & Crafts: Drawing, painting, ceramics…at camp, we believe in creativity!
Swimming: Certified instructors work with campers daily to ensure each camper learns this essential life skill. With 2 swim sessions scheduled most days, the kids let off steam with two of the best words in camping: FREE SWIM!
Electives: Campers entering grades 3-9 can customize their experience with 2-week periods of special electives. They can hone their skills at a favorite activity or try something completely new.
Morning soccer, archery,
sWiM instruction, ceraMics
noon lunch tiMe
aFternoon guitar, tennis, Free sWiM, circus
typical day9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
in 2 week sessions
(for additional fee)
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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JONaThaN marCuS Camp Director561-852-5090
Did someone say road trip?! Everyone loves
to shake the dust off and venture out to
someplace new. That’s why we’ve planned
special outings to water parks, bowling, skating
rinks and other adventures. Lunch, snacks and
transportation are provided.
late nights and overnights: For campers in
grades 1- 4, these special nights are often
the highlight of the summer. Late nights and
overnights feature evening swims, scavenger
hunts, group games, dance parties, s’mores and movie nights.
Extra Special: Whether it’s musicians, acrobats, comedians,
magicians or clowns, we make Fridays extra fantastic at the
Levis JCC. The last week of camp is the grand crescendo:
The Maccabi Games! Campers engage in a little friendly
competition and lift team spirit through the roof.
Campers learn real circus
acts including clowning,
tumbling, balancing globes,
juggling, static trapeze,
spanish web, silk and
even the flying trapeze!
rEGISTraTION DEaDlINE
maY 1
Ahhhhh...The excitement. The anticipation. The bus ride!
Teen Travel is all about bonding with peers, sharing experiences and
feeling empowered. Hitting the road minus mom and dad helps
teens develop independence, leadership, responsibility and social
skills. So, hop on the bus—next stop: adventure!
Cruising, camping, touring and living it up in locations near and
far—with Teen Travel, it’s all about the journey…and the fabulous
destinations! Whether stateside or on the high seas, our teens travel
in style. All food and admission fees are included in the cost and
campers generally ride in coach buses and stay in hotels when
out of town. Destinations vary each year, so check our website for
the most current information.
Safety first? You’d better believe it. All trips are
supervised by trained, adult staff members.
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Believe in Caring
With a nurturing atmosphere and highly skilled staff, children
with special needs thrive at Levis JCC’s Camp Kavod.
Camp Kavod embraces children who have a wide range of
disabilities, while recognizing and addressing the unique
needs of each individual camper. The program is designed
to enhance social, motor, language and other life skills that
promote independence, while they have fun and play!
Activities include swimming, dancing, music, sports, cooking,
crafts, movies, karate, yoga, gymnastics, fitness and science.
A very high staff-camper ratio gives children personalized
attention. All counselors and specialists participate in comprehensive training and in-service training throughout
the summer and serve as role models and personal coaches for each camper. Camp Kavod is one of the many
wonderful Levis JCC Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Programs.
aNDrEa PlaTT Director of Camp Kavod
marIaNNE JaCObS Director, Special Needs Programs
Sometimes you want to keep a good thing going...and for former campers
about to enter 10th grade, our Camp Counselors in Training program (CIT) is
just the ticket. Not only do they get to be part of one more summer of camp
at the Levis JCC, they get to help direct the show. Of course, this program is
also available for those who’ve never attended summer camp before.
CITs leave the program more confident about working with others and also
have a better understanding of themselves and their own strengths and
challenges. It’s definitely a lot more productive than spending the summer
at the mall!
EarN COmmuNITY
SErVICE hOurS
Jonathan marcus, Camp Director
A lifelong camper with more than a decade of experience as director and assistant director of several
prestigious residential camps, Jonathan deeply believes in the wide-ranging benefits and value of camp.
An engaging director, his focus is on programming that creates a memorable experience for each child,
blurring the line between fun and learning.
andrea Platt, Special Needs Camp Director
For nearly a decade, Andrea has made sure that campers with special needs receive a comprehensive, fun-
filled camp experience that encourages and delights them. She holds a master’s degree in special education
and has an impressive background as a teacher and a director of special needs programs.
Pam Foti, Early Childhood Camp Director
For more than 20 years, Pam has been part of the Levis JCC family, serving as assistant director of the
Levis JCC Zale Early Childhood Learning Center and as the early childhood camp director. She has been
instrumental in creating a tradition of warmth and caring on campus, fostering an environment in which
children feel safe, comfortable and engaged.
Perle Gass, Camp Operations administrator
Perle is, in fact, a gem. Her unique background combines youth education with years of experience in
administration for the National Basketball Association. For more than a decade, she has been one of our
most valuable players, assisting with everything from programming, planning and operations. She jumps
through hoops to get the job done.
Meet our dedicated, caring and professional team – each believe in the highest service standards and making the camp experience the best it can be for every child.
Staff members are thoroughly screened and trained to provide a safe, fun and memorable experience.
a registered nurse is on premises to provide a safety net of care and medical attention, just in case.
Judaic principals and ideals guide our programs. Rooted in thankfulness, kindness and generosity, our camp culture is embraced by people of all faiths. We celebrate the Sabbath together every Friday with an afternoon Oneg and incorporate Judaic themes into camp activities.
Pre and Post Camp Care is available from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for a fee. Different fun-filled activities each day ensure this extra time at camp is as fun as the rest of the day.
Financial aid is limited but available to those families who demonstrate a qualified need and follow our specific guidelines. Decisions for aid are not made until camp placement is confirmed. All information is confidential. A deposit refund will be allowed if your request for financial aid is not fully granted. Financial aid requests must be submitted in full by February 25. No exceptions. For more information call 561-852-3267.
Complimentary Summer Membership for Camp FamiliesFamilies enrolled in 4 or more weeks of camp receive a complimentary Community Membership* to the Levis JCC Sports & Wellness Center from June 13th until August 31st – a value of up to $140! Complete an application at the Levis JCC Sports & Wellness Center front desk or online at levisjcc.org/membership. *Camp Community Membership does not include discounts off any JCC Sports & Wellness programming. Not applicable to current Levis JCC Sports & Wellness Center members.
FINaNCIal
aID rEquEST
DEaDlINE
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adolph & rose levis Jewish Community Center
9801 Donna Klein boulevardboca raton, Fl 33428
