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Contents Preschool Camp for Ages 3–5

About Preschool Summer Camp....................1

Camps for Preschoolers.................................2

J-Camp for Grades K–12

About J-Camp...............................................3

Frequently Asked Questions...........................4

Camps for Kindergarten.................................5

Camps for Grades 1–3...................................6

Camps for Grades 4–6.................................14

Camps for Grades 7–12...............................18

PM Care & After Camp Clubs.......................20

General Information

Summer Camp Schedule..............................12

Policies & Procedures....................................21

What’s Inside? Preschool Summer Camps & Extended CareOur nurturing camp experience for ages 15 months to 5 years includes exciting activities such as creative music and movement, cooking, sports, recreational swimming, games, gardening and other memorable projects. Your child will thrive in a social and educational atmosphere as they spend the summer playing and exploring! AM & PM Care available.

Traditional CampsThese fun-filled, two week camp sessions have BIG themes, BIG ideas and BIG FUN! Campers have a chance to bond with new friends and experience a wide range of activities such as swim lessons, games, sports, field trips, music, crafts, songs, skits, water activities or simply having a fabulous time at the OFJCC.

Special Focus CampsHave a camper with a specific talent, interest or hobby? Are you looking for something out of the ordinary? Browse our special focus section for camps that engage your child’s spirit. We have everything from science to theater, focusing on creativity, confidence and everything in between. We’ve brought back many of your favorites and have some fantastic new options as well.

Sports CampsDoes your child have energy to spare? Check out our variety of sports camps ranging from basketball to golf. These camps are ideal for campers who want to learn a new sport or would like to improve their skills.

Teen Leadership CampsThe Leader in Training (LIT) Program for grades 7–9 and the Counselor in Training (CIT) Program for grades 10–12 are specifically designed to prepare teens for future leadership roles. All LIT/CIT participants must successfully complete one week of training, regardless of past experience, after which they achieve official LIT/CIT status. All hours completed during LIT/CIT Placement (maximum 30 hours per week) may be recorded as community service hours. Please check with your school regarding community service requirements.

Nesiyah Teen Trip n’ Travel CampsTeens from all over the Bay Area share memorable adventures while bonding and forming close friendships. Highlights include theme parks, rock climbing and whitewater rafting. Other activities include sports, games, swimming and overnights.

Extended Care & After Camp ClubsWe offer PM Care for kindergarten through 8th grade, including our new After Camp Clubs that are packed with fun for your school age kids! AM Care is free for grades K–12.

A proud beneficiary of the Jewish Community Endowment Funds Day Camp Scholarship Fund

Scholarships provided by the Jim Joseph Foundation in partnership with your local Jewish Federations and the Bureau of Jewish Education.

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Counselor to Camper Ratios• 1:5 for age 2 years• 1:6 for age 3 years• 1:7 for age 4–5 years

T’enna Camp Required PaperworkThe following forms are required for all campers who are not returning T’enna Preschool students from the 2011–2012 school year. All forms are available at www.paloaltojcc.org/forms.• 1 OFJCC Registration and Liability Waiver per camp • LIC 700: Identification and Emergency Information • LIC 702: Child’s Pre-Admission Health History Parent’s Report • LIC 995: Notification of Parent’s Rights • LIC 627: Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment • LIC 613A: Personal Rights • Facing the Facts of Child Abuse • LIC 70: Physician’s Report

Food PolicyNo meat, shellfish or nut-based foods are permitted in our preschool camps. Please contact us for some delicious lunch ideas.

Preschool open houseOpen to current and prospective students and parents, this event includes activities, refreshments and entertainment for the whole family! Meet with teachers, explore our classrooms and get your questions answered.

Sunday, January 22 • 9:00 AM–12:00 PM • FREE

Co-sponsored by the PJ Library

Family shabbat DinnerPack up the family and hang out with J-Camp and preschool camp staff for a fun Shabbat dinner. Sing Shabbat songs, eat challah, play games, do arts & crafts and relax in our Jessica Lynn Saal Town Square. Bring your own picnic! Friday, July 20 • 4:30–6:30 PM • FREE

Financial Assistance (Camperships) for Preschool CampCamperships are available to families in need of financial assistance. A family must meet the required guidelines in order to receive funding. Financial assistance applications are available at the OFJCC Customer Service Desk or at www.paloaltojcc.org/camps. Camperships are made possible through the OFJCC Camp Scholarship Fund and the Jewish Community Day Camp Scholarship Fund of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund. For more information, please contact Randi Brenowitz at [email protected]. If applying for financial assistance, please do not register for camps online.

applications accepted: February 1–April 2, 2012 by 5:00 PMCamp scholarship notification to Families: End of May, 2012

required documents to apply (documents must be hard copies):• 2012 Preschool Summer Camp Registration Form with enclosed deposit payment ($50 per session, per camper)* • First two pages of 2011 Federal Income Tax Form• W2• Current paycheck stubs• Current bank statements

the following preschool camps will be considered for scholarships. Assistance is not available for camps unless they are listed below:• T’enna Camp (half day and full day) • AM or PM Care (with full day camp registration)

*The $50 deposit per child, per session, will be refunded if the assistance awarded does not meet the family’s need.

Questions? Contact Us! Preschool Camp Office: (650) 223-8788 or [email protected]

For registration and cancellation policies please see page 21. Camp activities are subject to change as needed. Please visit www.paloaltojcc.org/camps for the most up-to-date information.

About Preschool Summer CampAs part of the Oshman Family JCC’s Leslie Family Early Childhood Education Center, T’enna Preschool and its camps are dedicated to building a strong community of educators, families and children founded on respect, kindness and the desire for mutual growth. We honor individuality, help everyone reach their potential and foster Jewish values and traditions.

Our learning experience is both creative and organic, driven by curiosity. Children develop a thirst for knowledge, a love of learning and a strong identity. Through intentional, play-based experiences, we provide the tools for lifelong learning. The OFJCC’s Preschool Summer Camp welcomes children and families from all religions and cultures. All camps stay on campus.

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Yad B’Yad Camp Hebrew for Hand in Hand יד בידThis camp for our littlest campers and their parent or caregiver is led by

experienced teachers with backgrounds in child development and Jewish

culture. We provide a developmentally-appropriate, creative and social

atmosphere that lays the foundation for each child’s educational journey.

Activities include water play, nature, cooking, art, music and movement,

Shabbat celebrations and much more. Campers must be accompanied by

an adult.

Age Session Days Time Fee/session

15–24 months

A: 6/19–6/28 B: 7/3–7/12 C: 7/17–7/26 D: 7/31–8/9E: 8/14–8/23

T/Th 9:15–11:15 AM $210 M, $250 NM

t’enna CampHebrew for Fig Tree תאנהT’enna Camp offers an exciting program for campers 2–5 years old that

is steeped in Jewish values. Using multi-sensory techniques and hands-

on activities, children learn about respect, kindness, compassion and

responsibility. Our nurturing staff creates an environment where self-

esteem and creativity can flourish. Our program includes recreational

swimming (ages 3–5), art, music, drama, creative movement, Hebrew,

cooking, physical education, petting zoo visits, a carnival, a concert,

Shabbat celebrations and more!

Age Session Days Time Fee/session

2–3.5* years

A: 6/18–6/29 B: 7/2–7/13 (No camp 7/4) C: 7/16–7/27D: 7/30–8/10E: 8/13–8/24

MWF Half Day: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

$425 M, $465 NMSession B: $355 M, $395 NM

Full Day: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

$625 M, $665 NMSession B: $550 M, $590 NM

2–5 years

A: 6/18–6/29 B: 7/2–7/13 (No camp 7/4) C: 7/16–7/27D: 7/30–8/10E: 8/13–8/24

M–F Half Day: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

$625 M, $665 NMSession B: $560 M, $600 NM

Full Day: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

$905 M, $945 NMSession B: $815 M, $855 NM

*For children with birthdays between 12/1/2008 and 6/1/2011

extended CareExtended care for ages 2–5 years offers a well-rounded morning

or late afternoon experience with age-appropriate activities.

Extended Care Days Time Fee/session

T’enna Camp AM Care MWF 8:00–9:00 AM $65 M/NM Session B: $55 M/NM

M–F 8:00–9:00 AM $105 M/NM Session B: $95 M/NM

T’enna Camp PM Care MWF 4:00–6:00 PM $120 M/NMSession B: $100 M/NM

M–F 4:00–6:00 PM $200 M/NMSession B: $180 M/NM

Preschool Summer Camps

symbols in this Guide M: OFJCC Member prices NM: Non-Member prices

See page 21 to upgrade your membership and save.

Campers who will be attending any pre-kindergarten program in Fall 2012 are eligible for T’enna Camp only.

Campers who will be entering kindergarten in Fall 2012 are eligible for J-Camp only (page 5).

Discover t’enna PreschoolGive your child a joyful early learning experience at the

OFJCC’s Leslie Family Early Childhood Education Center

and T’enna Preschool. Our play-based, family-centered

approach builds a strong educational and social

foundation for your child.

t’enna Preschool open houseOpen to current and prospective students and parents,

this event includes activities, refreshments and

entertainment for the whole family! Meet with teachers,

explore our classrooms and get your questions answered.

Sunday, 1/22

9:00 AM–12:00 PM

FREE

Co-sponsored by the PJ Library

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Camp Catalog Guide Camps are grouped by the grade your camper will enter in fall 2012. An overview of all camps, organized by week and grade, can be found on pages 12–13. This lets you see everything we offer in one place.

Camp details are on the pages below:Entering kindergarten: Page 5 Entering grades 4–6: Pages 14–17Entering grades 1–3: Pages 6–11 Entering grades 7–12: Pages 18–19

each description within the guide contains the following layout:

1. Indicates camp with swim lessons 2. Indicates camp travels off-site by vehicle 3. Indicates camp is new this year 4. Dates of camp session 5. Theme (traditional camps only) 6. Highlight trip/activitiy (traditional camps only) 7. Camp price for Members/Non-Members

J-Camp extended Care & Late Pick-Up Fees 24 hour advance registration is required to qualify for lower pricing. If your camper is not picked up by 3:30 PM (4:00 PM on field trip days), they will be enrolled in PM Care and charged a late fee of $1 per minute per child up to the daily drop-in rate of $60/day. A late fee of $1 per minute will be charged to any camper who is not picked up from PM Care by 6:00 PM. This late fee will be automatically billed to the credit card on file.

Extended Care Time In Advance Drop-in Fee

J-Camp AM Care 8:00–9:00 AM FREE FREE

J-Camp PM Care 3:30–6:00 PM $60/week N/A

J-Camp PM Care 3:30–6:00 PM $35/day $60/day

american Camp association J-Camp is proud to be an American Camp Association (ACA) accredited camp. ACA accreditation assures parents that J-Camp has a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond California state regulations. J-Camp meets over 350 standards including health, safety, staff qualifications, training and emergency management to earn and maintain this accreditation.

J-Camp Food PolicyAll food provided by the OFJCC will be kosher. Travel camps will have kosher-style food on trips. Please do not send your school age camper with pork, shellfish, peanut butter or any type of nut products in their lunches.

For registration and cancellation policies please see page 21. Camp activities are subject to change as needed. Please visit paloaltojcc.org/camps for the most up-to-date information.

Financial assistance (Camperships) for J-CampA limited number of camperships are available to families in need of financial assistance. A family must meet the required guidelines to receive funding. Financial assistance applications are available at the OFJCC Customer Service Desk or at www.paloaltojcc.org/camps. Camperships are made possible through the OFJCC Camp Scholarship Fund and the Jewish Community Day Camp Scholarship Fund of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund. For more information, please contact Randi Brenowitz at [email protected]. If applying for financial aid please do not register for camps online.

applications accepted: February 1–April 2, 2012 at 5:00 PMCamp scholarship notification to Families: End of May, 2012

required documents to apply (documents must be hard copies):• OFJCC 2012 Camp Registration Form with enclosed deposit payment ($50 per session)* • First two pages of 2011 Federal Income Tax Form• W2• Current paycheck stubs• Current bank statements

the following school age camps will be considered for scholarships.Assistance is only available for camps that are listed below:• K’tonton (kindergarten) • Kung Fu• Kefli (kindergarten) • Roller Skating• Tova (1st grade) • Mad Science: Little Green Thumbs• Ruach (grades 2–3) • Action Attraction (full week)• Barak (grades 4–6)

*The $50 deposit per child, per session, will be refunded if the assistance awarded does not meet the family’s need.

Meet the Camp staff nightMeet your child’s summer camp directors, coordinators and counselors, ask questions and learn about required paperwork. Bring the kids and let our camp staff lead them in activities during the parent orientation.

Thursday, June 7 • 6:00–8:00 PM • Parent orientation begins at 6:30 PM

Family shabbat DinnerPack up the family and hang out with the J-Camp and T’enna Preschool staff for a fun Shabbat dinner. Sing Shabbat songs, eat challah, play games, do arts & crafts and relax in the Jessica Lynn Saal Town Square. Bring your own picnic!

Friday, July 20 • 4:30–6:30 PM • FREE

help host our International staffJ-Camp will have international staff members from Europe and Australia this summer. Housing is needed for at least a three-week block between June 1–August 17. If you are interested in sharing your home this summer, please call the Camp Office at (650) 223-8622.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsPlease read the Parent Handbook prior to sending your child to camp. This short survival guide will be available online at our secure J-Camp 2012 parent website once registration is completed.

Which camp do I sign up for?• Look over the descriptions of each type of camp within your child’s grade level.• Talk with your child to see what fits his or her interests.• All camps are designed to meet the needs of all campers, regardless of swimming level, skills or endurance level.• For the widest range of activities, we recommend signing up for one of our two-week traditional camp sessions.• To have a specialized camp experience, try our specialty and sports camps.• Refer to our Summer Camp Schedule on pages 12–13 for a better overview of all the options.• Register your child in a variety of camps for a richer experience.

Where do I drop off my child?All camps meet at the Oshman Family JCC. We offer both express drop-off and walk-up. If campers need to register on the first day of camp, please visit the Camp Office in room D123. To view a detailed map of your drop-off route, visit www.paloaltojcc.org/camps

What hours does camp typically run?Camp runs from 9:00 AM–3:30 PM daily. On some field trip days, camp will end at 4:00 PM. Details will be available on the parent website. We offer PM Care options for an additional fee (see page 20).

Do I need to sign my child in and out each day?The OFJCC requires that all children be properly signed in by an authorized adult and turned over to a J-Camp staff person. All campers must be signed out by an authorized adult, even if they are participating in another OFJCC program immediately following J-Camp excluding PM Care or After Camp Clubs. Please note that it is our responsibility to ensure your child leaves with the appropriate person each day. Therefore, we will ask for photo identification daily for your child’s safety. If you are going to be late, please call the Camp Office immediately at (650) 223-8622.

how many staff members will be watching my camper?We operate on the following ratios which are required by the American Camp Association.

• 1:6 for campers entering kindergarten• 1:8 for campers entering grades 1–3• 1:10 for campers entering grades 4–6• 1:10 for campers entering grades 7–12• 1:8 for campers in Post-Camp, which has a wider age range

Does my child receive a J-Camp t-shirt?All school age campers receive a free t-shirt each session!

What should my children bring/wear to J-Camp?All campers must bring their own lunch, a small snack and a drink each day. J-Camp will provide an additional afternoon snack. Please send only non-perishable foods. Note: no nut products, pork or shellfish are permitted. Campers should also bring a labeled water bottle, sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, sweatshirt and a change of clothes for really messy days. Campers should wear close-toed shoes and clothes in which they can play hard and get dirty.

What should my children not bring to J-Camp?Campers may not bring video games, personal CD players/stereos/iPods, expensive jewelry/watches, money, toys and card games, alcohol or drugs, vehicles, animals, weapons or cell phones. The OFJCC is not responsible for lost or stolen items and will not provide reimbursement for them.

What if my camper needs to take medication during camp?In order for a camper’s unit leader to administer medication, their prescription and over-the-counter medication must be checked in at our camp information center located at camper drop-off. Please complete the Medication Disbursement Section of your camper’s Health History Form.

how will my camper be transported to and from field trips?J-Camp transports campers on chartered school buses that are routinely inspected by the California Highway Patrol. The bus drivers have completed a background check and drug/alcohol test. Departure and arrival times as well as field trips themselves are subject to change without notice.

Can I sign my child up for a camp if he/she is not entering the grade specified?No. Campers must be entering the indicated grade for the fall 2012–2013 school year.Camps are designed with curriculum and programming for campers of a certain grade. Campers entering a pre-kindergarten program should enroll in T’enna Camp (page 2).

Will you prorate a one or two-week session?We believe that your child will have his or her best camp experience by attending a full camp session. Additionally, we pay our vendors, staff and transportation by the session. For these reasons, we do not prorate camps.

What if my child needs special assistance?J-Camp tries to accommodate all campers. If your child needs special assistance, please call the Youth Department at (650) 223-8622. Our capacity to accommodate your child will depend on which camps are best suited for your child and what assistance we can provide. All requests regarding special needs must be made before registration. J-Camp cannot supply one-on-one aides.

Questions? Contact Us!Camp Office: (650) 223-8622 or [email protected]

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Two-Week Traditional Day Campk’tonton Hebrew for Tiniest קטנטןK’tonton helps children transition into kindergarten in a fun, safe and nurturing

environment. Each two-week session incorporates swim lessons, recreational

swimming, Jewish culture, social skills, arts and crafts, music, games and weekly

off-site field trips. At the end of each session, campers enjoy a kosher hot dog BBQ.


A: 6/18-6/29 Animal Extravaganza

San Francisco Zoo, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

$590 M, $625 NM

B: 7/2-7/13 (No camp 7/4)

Space Odyssey Exploratorium, Chabot Space Center

$530 M, $570 NM

C: 7/16–7/27 Great American Pastimes

Mini Golf, SF Giants Game

$590 M, $625 NM

D: 7/30–8/10 Beat the Heat Ice Skating, Las Palmas Park

$590 M, $625 NM

One-Week Campskefli Hebrew for Fun for Me כיף ליKefli helps children transition into kindergarten in a fun, safe and nurturing environment.

Each week focuses on a highlight activity that centers on the weekly theme and incorporates

arts and crafts, games and social skills. On certain weeks, campers enjoy a kosher hot dog

BBQ. In addition, campers take swim lessons twice a week. Kefli does not include field trips.

Date Theme Highlight Trip Fee

Week 1: 6/11–6/15 Magical Moments Magic Show $275 M, $310 NM

Week 2: 6/18–6/22 Animal Adventures Petting Zoo $275 M, $310 NM

Week 3: 6/25–6/29 A Bug’s Life Bug Show $275 M, $310 NM

Week 4: 7/2–7/6 (No camp 7/4) Pop Stars Music & Dance $220 M, $255 NM

Week 5: 7/9–7/13 A Pirate’s Tale Treasure Hunt $275 M, $310 NM

Week 6: 7/16–7/20 Coolin’ Down Water Play $275 M, $310 NM

Week 7: 7/23–7/27 Art Mania San Jose Museum of Art $275 M, $310 NM

Week 8: 7/30–8/3 A Fairy Tale Imagination Play $275 M, $310 NM

Week 9: 8/6–8/10 Edible Science Edible Adventures $275 M, $310 NM

Mad science: Little Green thumbs Blossoming minds learn about the amazing world of gardens. Campers study everything that

helps a garden grow, from the biology of plants to the role of insects and weather. Afternoon

activities include games, sports, music, learning about Jewish culture, arts, crafts and skits.

Week 10: 8/13–8/17 $350 M, $385 NM

action attraction Campers can finish off their summer with four thrilling days of fieldtrips to fabulous places,

plus wacky activities such as Booger Wars and Laser Tag. Campers can sign up for the week

or by the day. Please note: for some field trips, campers will return by 4:00 PM.

Date Highlight Trip Fee

8/20–8/24 See below $380 M, $415 NM

8/20 Great America $95 M, $130 NM

8/21 Tech Museum $90 M, $125 NM

8/22 Golfland USA $85 M, $120 NM

8/23 California Academy of Sciences $90 M, $125 NM

8/24 Booger Wars & Shabbat Celebration $80 M, $115 NM

symbols in this Guide

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Camps that travel off-site

Camps that offer swim lessons

Please note: campers who will be attending any pre-kindergarten program in Fall 2012 are eligible for T’enna Camp only (page 2).

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Traditional Day Campstova: Grade 1 Hebrew for Good טובהTova campers experience the adventure and excitement of the outdoors,

meet new friends and express their growing independence under the

supervision of qualified and caring J-Camp Staff. Camp activities include

swim lessons, games, sports, dance, learning about Jewish culture,

arts and crafts, music, skits, environmental education and recreational

swimming. On the last day of each session, campers enjoy a kosher hot

dog BBQ.


A: 6/18–6/29 Animal Extravaganza

San Francisco Zoo, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

$590 M, $625 NM

B: 7/2–7/13 (No camp 7/4)


$530 M, $565 NM


Mini Golf, SF Giants Game

$590 M, $625 NM

D: 7/30–8/10 Beat the Heat Ice Skating, Las Palmas Park

$590 M, $625 NM

ruach: Grades 2–3 Hebrew for Spirit רוחThis camp is full of spirit! Activities include a weekly field trip, swim

lessons, arts and crafts, sports, music, games, skits, environmental

education, recreational swimming and exploring Jewish culture. Campers

also choose from among small group elective activities such as Spy

Academy and Get the Scoop. Elective options will be sent after registration

and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay. Please

note: Session C will rock out with a sleepover at the Oshman Family JCC!



San Francisco Zoo, Great America

$600 M, $635 NM

B: 7/2–7/13 (No camp 7/4)


$540 M, $575 NM


Mini Golf, SF Giants Game, Sleepover at the OFJCC

$650 M, $685 NM

D: 7/30–8/10 Beat the Heat Ice Skating, Raging Waters

$600 M, $635 NM

action attraction Campers can finish off their summer with four thrilling days of field trips to

fabulous places, plus wacky activities such as Booger Wars and Laser Tag.

Campers can sign up for the week or by the day. Please note: for some

field trips, campers will return by 4:00 PM.


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Special Focus & Sports CampsOver 25 exciting camps to choose from!

Basketball In this slam-dunk camp, your child works on developing basic basketball skills

with adjustable hoops to accommodate all ages and abilities. The week ends

with a tournament in the Seiler Family Gymnasium where parents can cheer

on their campers and enjoy a kosher hot dog BBQ. Other camp activities

include games, learning about Jewish culture, arts and crafts, water activities

and recreational swimming.

Week 6: 7/16–7/20 $275 M, $305 NM

Week 8: 7/30–8/3 $275 M, $305 NM

Black Light theater Have an interest in theater but don’t want to be center stage? This camp is

for you! Campers will build and present a black light puppet show, working

with puppet specialists to make their own black light puppets and sculpt

their very own puppet show. A final presentation of their black light puppetry

will take place at the J-Camp Closing and Shabbat celebration. An Arimaw

Production.

Week 6: 7/16–7/20 $320 M, $355 NM

Builders Taught by AWESOMEngineering, campers discover construction concepts

for three hours each day using Erector® sets, belt & pulley systems, gravity,

friction and truss systems. Campers complete projects such as building

bridges and cars and receive an Erector® set to keep. Afternoon activities

include games, sports, music, learning about Jewish culture, arts and crafts,

skits and recreational swimming. Materials included at no extra fee.

Week 2: 6/18–6/22 $370 M, $405 NM

Cheerleading Professional cheerleading coaches from Cheergyms teach campers high-

energy cheers, chants, dances and squad teamwork. At the end of the

week, campers perform a routine for their J-Camp friends and families in

the Seiler Family Gymnasium. Afternoon activities include games, sports,

music, learning about Jewish culture, arts and crafts, skits and recreational

swimming. Additional waiver required.

Week 5: 7/9–7/13 $350 M, $385 NM

Chess Checkmate! Does the game of chess have your child stumped? Have no

fear. Taught by qualified instructors, chess camp teaches players basic

strategies and good sportsmanship. Afternoon activities include games,

sports, music, learning about Jewish culture, arts and crafts, skits and

recreational swimming.

Week 7: 7/23–7/27 $300 M, $335 NM

Circus With the professionals at 888 Monkeys, you’ll feel comfortable letting

your kids run away to join the circus! Campers learn to walk the tightrope,

juggle, ride a fun-cycle, balance on a giant ball, perform circus acrobatics

and perform at the end of the week. Afternoon activities include games,

sports, music, learning about Jewish culture, arts and crafts, skits and

recreational swimming. Additional waiver required.

Week 8: 7/30–8/3 $325 M, $360 NM






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Clone Wars May the Force be with you...at J-Camp! Campers discover their inner

Jedi at this fun camp of galactic proportions brought to you by Arimaw

Productions and LucasFilm Ltd. Campers undergo rigorous lightsaber

training, take part in awesome team games, make Star Wars-themed art

projects and have lots more adventures that are out of this world. Like

it they will. Afternoon activities include recreational swimming, arts and

crafts, visiting local parks and playing sports and games.

Week 2: 6/18–6/22 $320 M, $355 NM

Cooking a Book Ever wondered what Stone Soup tastes like? What about an Edible

Alphabet? Each day, campers start off with a story, then cook based

around it. Cooking a book is for kids with tasty imaginations that run

wild… all the way into the kitchen! An Arimaw Production.

Week 1: 6/11–6/15 $320 M, $355 NM

Dino roars Love all things Jurassic? Campers become paleontologists for the

week as they explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs. They’ll make

paleontologist vests, learn about dinosaur behavior, biology and anatomy,

and make creative dinosaur-themed arts and crafts. At the end of the

week, campers go on a wild scavenger hunt to collect hidden bones and

put together a dinosaur! An Arimaw Production.

Week 9: 8/6–8/10 $320 M, $355 NM

Fairies Enter the amazing realm of fairies filled with wonder, delight and joy!

Campers make wands, don wings and create fairy dust in this enchanting

and creative camp. They’ll learn fairy dances and songs, how to bestow

magical gifts and what fairies like to eat. Your little fairy will display his/her

talents at the J-Camp Closing and Shabbat celebration. Let your fairy fly!

An Arimaw Production.

Week 9: 8/6–8/10 $320 M, $355 NM

Flag Football Ready, set, hike! Campers learn basic fundamentals of passing, receiving,

blocking, and offensive and defensive strategies. At the end of the week,

they’ll create and execute plays in a flag football tournament. Afternoon

activities include games, learning about Jewish culture, arts and crafts,

water activities and recreational swimming.

Week 3: 6/25–6/29 $255 M, $290 NM

Golf Campers score a hole-in-one with this camp, traveling daily to Deep Cliff

Golf Course for four hours of instruction from PGA golf professionals.

Lessons include golf etiquette, putting, chipping, half and full swing on

the driving range, proper club selection and basic scoring. Afternoon



Week 5: 7/9–7/13 $425 M, $460 NM

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Gymnastics Boys and girls of all abilities receive several hours of instruction daily on the

vault, bars, beam, floor and trampoline at Airborne Gymnastics, working

toward their own specific goals. Afternoon activities include games, learning

about Jewish culture, arts and crafts and recreational swimming. Additional

waiver required.

Week 2: 6/18–6/22 $360 M, $395 NM

Ice skating Experience J-Camp on ice! Campers receive daily instruction from experienced

Sharks Ice instructors. Free skate time and other field trips are included. Ice

skates are provided and no experience is necessary. Afternoon activities include

games, learning about Jewish culture, arts and crafts, water activities and


Week 6: 7/16–7/20 $360 M, $395 NM

Indoor soccer Campers learn the fundamentals of passing, dribbling, trapping, shooting and

defense while participating in fun games and contests. We’ll end the week

with an awesome indoor soccer game in the Seiler Family Gymnasium and a

kosher hot dog BBQ. Afternoon activities may include games, learning about

Jewish culture, arts and crafts, water activities, and recreational swimming.

Week 9: 8/6–8/10 $275 M, $310 NM

kung Fu Campers learn kung fu skills and drills, warm-ups, character development and

teamwork from a specialized instructor. Campers have fun in a positive, safe

environment and walk away with increased confidence, respect and personal

discipline. No experience necessary. An Arimaw Production.

Week 1: 6/11–6/15 $320 M, $355 NM

kid Genius Do your kids need a challenge this summer? Send them to a mini-university

just for them! Campers will be challenged each day by studying robots,

science, architecture and much more. There is no test at this end of the week,

but campers will demonstrate what they learned at the J-Camp Closing and

Shabbat celebration. An Arimaw Production.

Week 7: 7/23–7/27 $320 M, $355 NM

kid tV Calling all future TV stars! This camp is perfect for kids who like to take center

stage. Campers will write, film and star in a variety of shows including sitcoms,

soap operas, news programs, comedies, documentaries and interviews.

Activities will develop self-confidence, creativity, leadership and team-building.

Campers will show their final masterpieces at the J-Camp Closing and Shabbat

celebration at the end of the week. An Arimaw Production.

Week 4: 7/2–7/6 (No camp July 4) $265 M, $300 NM






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Leaning tower of Pizza Learning to cook is fun. Learning how to make structures out of your

food is even better! During this week, campers transform regular meals

into works of art. They’ll take pictures of their items for a gallery, and

even cook up a little something special for their family and friends. This is

your camper’s chance to make playing with food an art form. An Arimaw

Production.

Week 5: 7/9–7/13 $320 M, $355 NM

LeGo® Pre-engineeringCreate, play and learn. Campers construct cities or star bases complete

with houses, businesses, pyramids, bridges and more! They build

motorized cars, trains, buses and trucks, then race them, crash them

and repair them. They explore the many possibilities of building systems

while learning useful construction techniques during three hours of daily

instruction from the Play-Well TEKnologies staff. No previous experience

is necessary. Afternoon activities include games, sports, music, learning

Jewish culture, arts and crafts, skits and recreational swimming.

Week 3: 6/25–6/29 $350 M, $385 NM

Mad science: nasa space academyMad Science of the Bay Area and NASA have teamed up to bring your

kids the excitement and wonder of space. Using teamwork, campers build

and launch their own rocket, build a model space station, create a lunar

eclipse and take a Mad Science planetary tour. Take-home projects include

a Skyblazer II Rocket, a Lightning Launcher, Shimmering Stars and more!

Morning activities include games, sports, music, learning about Jewish

culture, arts and crafts, skits, water activities and recreational swimming.

Week 1: 6/11–6/15 $360 M, $395 NM

MagicAbracadabra – let your child perform! Campers learn sleight of hand

techniques from Michael the Magic Guy at this magic camp perfect for

beginners. Daily instruction includes card tricks, vanishing coins, mind-

bending illusions and more. Campers will wow their families and friends

with a magical performance at the end of the week and will bring home

their very own bag of tricks. Afternoon activities include games, learning

about Jewish culture, arts and crafts, water activities and recreational

swimming. Sign up before spaces disappear!

Week 3: 6/25–6/29 $310 M, $345 NM

on the set Campers get acting and directing instruction and practice their

cinematographic talent using different daily themes. In addition, campers

produce their own feature film to be screened at the J-Camp Closing and

Shabbat celebration at the end of the week. All supplies are included.


Week 10: 8/13–8/17 $320 M, $355 NM

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Pirates Ahoy, matey! Swashbuckling adventures await your camper at every turn

as they learn the ways and wiles of pirate life. Campers will create pirate

personas, sing pirate songs, learn pirate lingo and play pirate games. They’ll

make their own treasure maps and go on treasure hunts complete with golden

coins. Let your child’s imagination run wild in this creative and action-packed

camp. Eye patch and peg-leg not required. An Arimaw Production.

Week 1: 6/11–6/15 $320 M, $355 NM

roller skating

Get your skates on! Campers receive daily instruction from experienced

instructors at Redwood Roller Rink, a clean, safe community icon for over fifty

years. After lessons, campers have lots of free time to practice what they’ve

learned and get a terrific aerobic workout. Roller skates are provided. Back at

the OFJCC, afternoon activities include games, learning about Jewish culture,

arts and crafts, water activities and recreational swimming.

Week 10: 8/13–8/17 $300 M, $335 NM

snap, Crackle, Pop! Welcome to a camp where getting dirty and playing with food is the name of

the game. Campers make gushing geysers out of Mentos and soda, speedy

rockets with secret ingredients and slippery slime from household ingredients.

They have a chance to be creative, work with measurements, experiment with

ideas and make new friends. The best part for parents? The clean-up is left to

us! An Arimaw Production.

Week 8: 7/30–8/3 $320 M, $355 NM

south Bay adventure Give your child a week of adventure! Every day campers go to a different fun

and exciting destination. They’ll make seaside memories at Santa Cruz Beach

Boardwalk, thrill in the rides at California’s Great America, have a conservation-

based outdoor adventure at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo and delight in the

premier indoor entertainment center at The Jungle Island. Please note: on some

days campers will return at 4:00 PM.


Wide World of sports Does your camper love to play a variety of sports? At this camp, they play

indoor soccer, flag football, volleyball and basketball. Fundamentals reviewed

include passing, dribbling, trapping, heading, shooting, offense and defense.

On Friday, campers enjoy a kosher hot dog BBQ. Other camp activities include



Week 7: 7/23–7/27 $275 M, $310 NM

Week 10: 8/13–8/17 $275 M, $310 NM

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OFJCC 2012 Summer Camp SchedulePreschool (ages 15 months–5 years)Two Week Sessions Session A: June 18–29 Session B: July 2–13* Session C: July 16–27 Session D: July 30–August 10 Session E: August 13–24

For Ages 15–24 Months Yad b’ Yad** Yad b’ Yad** Yad b’ Yad** Yad b’ Yad** Yad b’ Yad**

For Ages 2–5 Years T’enna Camp T’enna Camp T’enna Camp T’enna Camp T’enna Camp

entering kindergartenTwo Week Sessions Session A: June 18–29 Session B: July 2–13* Session C: July 16–27 Session D: July 30–August 10

K’tonton (Tiniest) Animal Extravaganza: San Francisco Zoo, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Space Odyssey: Exploratorium, Chabot Space Center Great American Pastimes: Mini Golf, SF Giants Baseball Game Beat the Heat: Ice Skating, Las Palmas Park

One Week Sessions Week 1: June 11–15 Week 2: June 18–22 Week 3: June 25–29 Week 4: July 2–6* Week 5: July 9–13 Week 6: July 16–20 Week 7: July 23–27 Week 8: July 30–August 3 Week 9: August 6–10 Week 10: August 13–17 Week 11: August 20–24

Kefli (Fun for Me) & Special Focus Camps

Magical Moments:Magic Show

Animal Adventures:Petting Zoo

A Bug’s Life: Bug Show

Pop Stars: Music & Dance

A Pirate’s Tale: Treasure Hunt

Coolin’ Down: Water Play

Art Mania: San Jose Museum of Art

A Fairy Tale: Imagination Play

Edible Science: Edible Adventures

Mad Science:

Little Green ThumbsAction Attraction

entering Grades 1–3Two Week Sessions Session A: June 18–29 Session B: July 2–13* Session C: July 16–27 Session D: July 30–August 10

Tova (Good): Grade 1 Animal Extravaganza: San Francisco Zoo, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Space Odyssey: Exploratorium, Chabot Space Center Great American Pastimes: Mini Golf, SF Giants Game Beat the Heat: Ice Skating, Las Palmas Park

Ruach (Spirit): Grades 2–3 Animal Extravaganza: San Francisco Zoo, Great America Space Odyssey: Exploratorium, Chabot Space Center Great American Pastimes: Mini Golf, SF Giants Game, Sleepover at the OFJCC Beat the Heat: Ice Skating, Raging Waters


Special Focus Camps

Mad Science: NASA Space Academy Builders Magic South Bay Adventure Leaning Tower of Pizza Black Light Theater Kid Genius Circus Fairies On The Set Action AttractionPirates

Clone Wars LEGO® Pre-Engineering Kid TV Cheerleading Ice Skating Chess Snap, Crackle, Pop! Dino Roars Roller SkatingCooking a Book

Sports Camps Kung Fu Gymnastics Flag Football Golf Basketball Wide World of Sports Basketball Indoor Soccer Wide World of Sports


Barak (Lightning): Animal Extravaganza: San Francisco Zoo, Great America Space Odyssey: Exploratorium, Chabot Space Center Great American Pastimes: Mini Golf, SF Giants Game, Sleepover at the OFJCC Beat the Heat: Ice Skating, Raging Waters


Special Focus Camps

Mad Science: NASA Space Academy Builders LEGO® Junkyard Challenge July Spectacular Cheerleading Toon Nation Runway Project Circus Movie Watcher On The Set Action AttractionThe Dangerous Book for Boys & Girls

Glee Club Claymation Kid TV Rock Band Architecture Chess Archery Laser Tag Roller SkatingCooking a Book


entering Grades 7–12One Week Sessions Week 1: June 11–15 Week 2: June 18–22 Week 3: June 25–29 Week 4: July 2–6* Week 5: July 9–13 Week 6: July 16–20 Week 7: July 23–27 Week 8: July 30–August 3 Week 9: August 6–10 Week 10: August 13–17 Week 11: August 20–24

Nesiyah Trip n’ Travel

Camps: Grades 7–12River Rafting: Gold Country Rock & Ride at Lake Tahoe Race the Bay SoCal—Disney Style

Leader in Training:

Grades 7–9LIT Training LIT Placement

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& LIT PlacementLIT Placement LIT Placement LIT Placement LIT Placement LIT Placement

Counselor in Training:

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OFJCC 2012 Summer Camp SchedulePreschool (ages 15 months–5 years)Two Week Sessions Session A: June 18–29 Session B: July 2–13* Session C: July 16–27 Session D: July 30–August 10 Session E: August 13–24

For Ages 15–24 Months Yad b’ Yad** Yad b’ Yad** Yad b’ Yad** Yad b’ Yad** Yad b’ Yad**

For Ages 2–5 Years T’enna Camp T’enna Camp T’enna Camp T’enna Camp T’enna Camp

entering kindergartenTwo Week Sessions Session A: June 18–29 Session B: July 2–13* Session C: July 16–27 Session D: July 30–August 10

K’tonton (Tiniest) Animal Extravaganza: San Francisco Zoo, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Space Odyssey: Exploratorium, Chabot Space Center Great American Pastimes: Mini Golf, SF Giants Baseball Game Beat the Heat: Ice Skating, Las Palmas Park


Kefli (Fun for Me) & Special Focus Camps

Magical Moments:Magic Show

Animal Adventures:Petting Zoo

A Bug’s Life: Bug Show

Pop Stars: Music & Dance

A Pirate’s Tale: Treasure Hunt

Coolin’ Down: Water Play

Art Mania: San Jose Museum of Art

A Fairy Tale: Imagination Play

Edible Science: Edible Adventures

Mad Science:

Little Green ThumbsAction Attraction


Tova (Good): Grade 1 Animal Extravaganza: San Francisco Zoo, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Space Odyssey: Exploratorium, Chabot Space Center Great American Pastimes: Mini Golf, SF Giants Game Beat the Heat: Ice Skating, Las Palmas Park

Ruach (Spirit): Grades 2–3 Animal Extravaganza: San Francisco Zoo, Great America Space Odyssey: Exploratorium, Chabot Space Center Great American Pastimes: Mini Golf, SF Giants Game, Sleepover at the OFJCC Beat the Heat: Ice Skating, Raging Waters


Special Focus Camps

Mad Science: NASA Space Academy Builders Magic South Bay Adventure Leaning Tower of Pizza Black Light Theater Kid Genius Circus Fairies On The Set Action AttractionPirates

Clone Wars LEGO® Pre-Engineering Kid TV Cheerleading Ice Skating Chess Snap, Crackle, Pop! Dino Roars Roller SkatingCooking a Book



Barak (Lightning): Animal Extravaganza: San Francisco Zoo, Great America Space Odyssey: Exploratorium, Chabot Space Center Great American Pastimes: Mini Golf, SF Giants Game, Sleepover at the OFJCC Beat the Heat: Ice Skating, Raging Waters


Special Focus Camps

Mad Science: NASA Space Academy Builders LEGO® Junkyard Challenge July Spectacular Cheerleading Toon Nation Runway Project Circus Movie Watcher On The Set Action AttractionThe Dangerous Book for Boys & Girls

Glee Club Claymation Kid TV Rock Band Architecture Chess Archery Laser Tag Roller SkatingCooking a Book


entering Grades 7–12One Week Sessions Week 1: June 11–15 Week 2: June 18–22 Week 3: June 25–29 Week 4: July 2–6* Week 5: July 9–13 Week 6: July 16–20 Week 7: July 23–27 Week 8: July 30–August 3 Week 9: August 6–10 Week 10: August 13–17 Week 11: August 20–24

Nesiyah Trip n’ Travel

Camps: Grades 7–12River Rafting: Gold Country Rock & Ride at Lake Tahoe Race the Bay SoCal—Disney Style

Leader in Training:

Grades 7–9LIT Training LIT Placement

LIT Training

& LIT PlacementLIT Placement

LIT Training

& LIT PlacementLIT Placement LIT Placement LIT Placement LIT Placement LIT Placement

Counselor in Training:

Grades 10–12CIT Training CIT Placement

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Traditional Day CampsBarak Hebrew for Lightning ברקCampers are on the go in this camp! Activities include a weekly field trip,

swim lessons twice a week, arts and crafts, sports, music, games, skits,

recreational swimming and exploring Jewish culture. Campers participate

in special field trips such as rock climbing, archery and horseback riding

as well as pre-selected elective activities. Elective options will be sent after

registration and are available on a first come, first served basis. Please

note: Session C will rock out with a sleepover at the OFJCC! Additional

waivers required.

Date Theme Highlight Trip Fee


San Francisco Zoo, Great America

$690 M, $725 NM

B: 7/2–7/13 (No camp 7/4)


$625 M, $660 NM


Mini Golf, SF Giants Game Sleepover at the OFJCC

$740 M, $775 NM

D: 7/30–8/10 Beat the Heat Ice Skating, Raging Waters

$690 M, $725 NM

action attraction Campers can finish off their summer with four thrilling days of field trips

to fabulous places, plus wacky activities such as Booger Wars and Laser

Tag. Campers can sign up for the week or by the day. Please note: for

some field trips, campers will return by 4:00 PM.


8/20-8/24 See below $380 M, $415 NM






Special Focus & Sports CampsOver 25 camps to choose from!

archery Join Palomo Archery and National Field Archery Association-certified

instructors for a fun-filled week. With steady hands and straight aim,

young archers learn about equipment, shoot targets and balloons and

participate in archery-based crafts. All equipment is provided. Afternoon

activities include games, sports, music, learning about Jewish culture, arts

and crafts, skits and recreational swimming. Additional waiver required.

Week 8: 7/30–8/3 $320 M, $355 NM

architecture From bricks to sticks, toothpicks to clay sticks. Design a building on

paper and watch it come to life by building your own model. An Arimaw

Production.

Week 6: 7/16–7/20 $320 M, $355 NM

BasketballIn this slam-dunk camp, your child works on developing basic skills

including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. Adjustable hoops

accommodate all ages and abilities. We’ll end the week with a

tournament and a kosher hot dog BBQ open to parents. Other camp

activities may include games, learning about Jewish culture, arts and

crafts, water activities and recreational swimming.

Week 6: 7/16–7/20 $275 M, $305 NM

Week 8: 7/30–8/3 $275 M, $305 NM

Builders Taught by AWESOMEngineering, campers discover construction concepts

for three hours each day using Erector® sets, belt & pulley systems,

gravity, friction and truss systems. Campers complete projects such as

building bridges and cars and receive an Erector® set to keep. Afternoon

activities include games, sports, music, learning about Jewish culture,

arts and crafts, skits and recreational swimming. Materials included at no

extra fee.

Week 2: 6/18–6/22 $370 M, $405 NM

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Cheerleading Professional coaches from Cheergyms teach campers high energy cheers,

chants, dances and squad teamwork. At the end of the week, campers

perform a routine for their J-Camp friends and families. Afternoon

activities include games, sports, music, learning about Jewish culture, arts

and crafts, skits and recreational swimming. Additional waiver required.

Week 5: 7/9–7/13 $350 M, $385 NM

ChessCheckmate! Learn basic chess movements, strategies and good

sportsmanship with qualified instructors. Afternoon activities include

games, sports, music, learning about Jewish culture, arts and crafts, skits


Week 7: 7/23–7/27 $300 M, $335 NM

Circus With the professionals at 888 Monkeys, you’ll feel comfortable letting

your kids run away to join the circus! Campers learn to walk the

tightrope, juggle, ride a fun-cycle, balance on a giant ball and perform

circus acrobatics in preparation for a big show at the end of the week.

Afternoon activities include games, sports, music, learning about Jewish

culture, arts and crafts, skits and recreational swimming. Additional waiver

required.

Week 8: 7/30–8/3 $325 M, $360 NM

ClaymationThis is your camper’s chance to create clay characters and watch them

come to life, frame by frame! Kids learn about special effects and the

secrets behind television production while getting their fill of film, crafts,

camera work and clay, clay, clay. At the end of the week, J-Camp will

watch each camper’s Claymation movie! An Arimaw Production.

Week 3: 6/25–6/29 $320 M, $355 NM

Cooking a Book Ever wondered what Stone Soup tastes like? What about an Edible

Alphabet? Each day, campers start off with a story, then cook based

around it. Cooking a book is for kids with tasty imaginations that run

wild… all the way into the kitchen! An Arimaw Production.

Week 1: 6/11–6/15 $320 M, $355 NM

Flag Football Ready, set, hike! Campers learn basic fundamentals of passing, receiving,

blocking and offensive and defensive strategies. Campers have the

opportunity to create and execute plays in a Flag Football tournament at

the end of the week. Afternoon activities include games, learning about

Jewish culture, arts and crafts, water activities and recreational swimming.

Week 3: 6/25–6/29 $255 M, $290 NM

Glee Club Campers work together to personalize some of today and yesterday’s

hottest songs, Glee club style! The end of the week brings parents and

friends together to watch the magic happen at the J-Camp Closing and

Shabbat celebration! An Arimaw Production.

Week 2: 6/18–6/22 $320 M, $355 NM

Golf Campers score a hole-in-one with this camp, traveling daily to Deep Cliff

Golf Course for four hours of instruction from PGA golf professionals.

Lessons include golf etiquette, putting, chipping, half and full swing on

the driving range, proper club selection and basic scoring. Afternoon


water activities and recreational swimming. Additional waiver required.

Week 5: 7/9–7/13 $425 M, $460 NM

Gymnastics Boys and girls of all abilities receive several hours of daily instruction

on the vault, bars, beam, floor and trampoline at Airborne Gymnastics,

working toward their own specific goals. Afternoon activities include



Week 2: 6/18–6/22 $360 M, $395 NM






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Indoor soccer Campers learn the fundamentals and strategies of passing, dribbling,

trapping, heading, shooting, defense and goal keeping. We’ll end the

week with an awesome indoor soccer game and a kosher hot dog BBQ.

Afternoon activities include games, learning about Jewish culture, arts

and crafts, water activities and recreational swimming.

Week 9: 8/6–8/10 $275 M, $310 NM

July spectacular Happy 4th of July! Campers celebrate by taking trips to the Santa Cruz

Beach Boardwalk, Great America, Raging Waters and The Jungle Island.

Please note: for some field trips, campers will return by 4:00 PM.


kid tV Calling all future TV stars! This camp is perfect for kids who like to

take center stage. Campers will write, film and star in a variety of

shows including sitcoms, soap operas, news programs, comedies,

documentaries and interviews. Activities will develop self-confidence,

creativity, leadership and team-building. Campers will show their final

masterpieces at the J-Camp Closing and Shabbat celebration at the end

of the week. An Arimaw Production.


kung FuCampers learn warm-up exercises, drills, character development and

teamwork from a specialized kung fu instructor in a positive and safe

environment. Watch your child walk away with increased confidence,

respect and personal discipline. No experience necessary. An Arimaw

Production.

Week 1: 6/11–6/15 $320 M, $355 NM

Laser tag For two and a half hours each day, campers experience the adrenaline-

filled excitement of laser tag while chasing each other through the

twists and turns of Laser Quest in Mountain View. Afternoon activities

include games, learning about Jewish culture, arts and crafts, water

activities and recreational swimming.

Week 9: 8/6–8/10 $310 M, $345 NM

LeGo® Junkyard Challenge Campers spend three hours each day with Play-Well TEKnologies

exploring resourceful uses for "the Junkyard," a collection of more

than 100,000 LEGO® pieces. Designs include elevators, conveyer belts

and other motorized and alternatively-powered contraptions. Morning



Week 3: 6/25–6/29 $350 M, $385 NM

Mad science: nasa space academyMad Science of the Bay Area and NASA have joined up to bring your

kids the excitement and wonder of space. Using teamwork, campers

build and launch their own rocket, build a model space station, create

a lunar eclipse and take a Mad Science planetary tour. Take-home

projects include a Skyblazer II Rocket, a Lightning Launcher, Shimmering

Stars and more! Afternoon activities include games, sports, music,

learning about Jewish culture, arts and crafts, skits, water activities and


Week 1: 6/11–6/15 $360 M, $395 NM

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Movie Watcher This movie-lover’s camp is filled with blockbuster excitement and the

magic of cinema. Your young film critic spends three days at the movie

theater, one at an IMAX theater and the other day exploring classics at

the OFJCC. Afternoon activities include games, learning about Jewish

culture, arts and crafts, water activities and recreational swimming. All

movies will be rated G or PG. Some movie snacks will be provided. No

soda will be allowed.

Week 9: 8/6–8/10 $275 M, $310 NM

on the set Campers get acting and directing instruction and practice their

cinematographic talent using different daily themes. Campers produce

their own feature film to be screened at the J-Camp closing and

Shabbat celebration at the end of the week. All supplies are included.


Week 10: 8/13–8/17 $320 M, $355 NM

rock Band Campers become acquainted with various guitars, drums and vocals to

bring out their inner rock star! They try their hand at songwriting, and

perform what they have learned at the end of the week. Campers are

encouraged to bring their own instruments, but this is not required. An

Arimaw Production.

Week 5: 7/9–7/13 $320 M, $355 NM

roller skating Get your skates on! Campers receive daily instruction from experienced

instructors at Redwood Roller Rink, a clean, safe community icon

for over fifty years. After lessons, campers have lots of free time to

practice what they’ve learned and get a terrific aerobic workout. Roller

skates are provided. Back at the OFJCC, afternoon activities include

games, learning about Jewish culture, arts and crafts, water activities


Week 10: 8/13–8/17 $300 M, $335 NM

runway Project Are you the next Donna Karan? Michael Kors? Vera Wang? From the

sketch pad to the runway, campers design their own outfits, make

them with fun and funky materials and present them in a runway

show at the J-Camp Closing and Shabbat celebration. An Arimaw

Production.

Week 7: 7/23–7/27 $320 M, $355 NM

the Dangerous Book for Boys & Girls—Camp edition! Ever wondered about direction and navigation? Nature and exploring?

Science and the elements? Every day brings something new to

learn and fun to do. Conquer different tasks to receive your CAMP

DANGEROUS merit badge! An Arimaw Production.

Week 1: 6/11–6/15 $320 M, $355 NM

toon nation Love comic books and cartoons? Then this is the camp for you! Work

on different animation forms including flip books, comic books and

claymation while creating superheroes and villains along the way. An

Arimaw Production.

Week 6: 7/16–7/20 $320 M, $355 NM

Wide World of sports Indoor soccer, flag football, volleyball and basketball all in one camp!

Campers learn basic fundamentals including passing, dribbling,

trapping, heading, shooting, offense and defense. On Friday, campers

enjoy a kosher hot dog BBQ. Other camp activities include games,

learning about Jewish culture, arts and crafts, water activities and


Week 7: 7/23–7/27 $275 M, $310 NM

Week 10: 8/13–8/17 $275 M, $310 NM






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river rafting: Gold Country: Grades 7–10 Have a rip roarin’ good time! We’ll join up with teens from the Osher Marin

JCC on Monday before departing for our four-day, three-night adventure

at the American River’s South Fork. Swimming proficiency and additional

parent/guardian waivers are required. Tents will be provided. On Friday, we

will return by 6:30 PM. In collaboration with the Osher Marin JCC.

Week 3: 6/25–6/29 $525 M, $590 NM

rock & ride at Lake tahoe: Grades 7–12 Join teens from other Bay Area JCCs, as well as the San Diego JCC, on this

epic excursion. On Monday, we’ll head to Berkeley to spend the night and

meet up with the rest of the group. We’ll prep for the remainder of the trip,

hang out and explore the city. On Tuesday, we will set out for Sugar Pine

Point State Park to set up camp. We’ll spend the rest of the week going

rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, swimming in the lake and relaxing

with new friends. On Friday, we will return by 6:00 PM.

Week 6: 7/16–7/20 $580 M, $645 NM

soCal—Disney style: Grades 7–12 Head south to soak up the sun and checkout Disneyland and California

Adventure parks! On Monday, we’ll visit Malibu and camp out and have

a bonfire. Tuesday, we’ll hit Santa Monica and enjoy the rides on the

boardwalk before heading to a local JCC to spend the night. Wednesday

and Thursday will be full of Disney magic with a two day Park Hopper

Ticket, and on Friday we’ll head home, making fun stops along the way.

On Friday, we will return by 6:30 PM.

Week 8: 7/30–8/3 $495 M, $560 NM

race the Bay: Grades 7–10 You have a week to win it! Work as a team to complete challenges at

amazing Bay Area destinations such as amusement parks, water parks and

other attractions. Whether you’re riding along with Ben Bailey or making it

work with Tim Gunn, it is guaranteed to be an amazing race! This week has

a one night “layover” included! In collaboration with the Peninsula JCC.

Week 7: 7/23–7/27 8:30 AM–3:00 PM $495 M, $560 NM

Nesiyah Trip n’ Travel Camps Hebrew for Journey נסיעה

Nesiyah Trip n’ Travel sessions include a theme and a one to three night camping trip. Overnight trips are at campgrounds or JCCs,

where we’ll plan and prepare meals together. Campers must bring their own sleeping bag, pillow and toiletries. Cost includes

most meals, park admission, activities, accommodations and transportation. Parents/guardians and campers must attend a pre-trip

meeting one week prior to departure. Details regarding all trips are provided on our secure parent website.

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Leader In training (LIt): Grades 7–9 Teens gain leadership skills, participate in team-building activities and receive

training in supervision, water safety and behavior management. LITs are

certified in basic first aid. LITs must also register for a minimum of one week of

LIT Placement when registering for Leader in Training in order for registration

to be processed.

Date Fee

Week 1: 6/11–6/15 $250 M, $285 NM

Week 3: 6/25–6/29 $250 M, $285 NM

Week 5: 7/9–7/13 $250 M, $285 NM

LIt Placement: Grades 7–9 LIT Placement is an opportunity for teens who have successfully completed

training. Teens will work in a specific camp and help staff with games, arts and

crafts and camp songs. Not all camps are available for LIT Placement. On field

trip days, LITs leave their assigned camp for some fun on their own. Pricing is

based on the highlight trip associated with the week of your choice.


Week 2: 6/18–6/22 San Francisco Zoo $125 M, $160 NM

Week 3: 6/25–6/29 Great America $140 M, $175 NM

Week 4: 7/2–7/6 (no camp 7/4) Exploratorium $110 M, $145 NM

Week 5: 7/9–7/13 Chabot Space Center $130 M, $165 NM

Week 6: 7/16–7/20 Mini Golf $125 M, $160 NM

Week 7: 7/23–7/27 SF Giants Game $140 M, $175 NM

Week 8: 7/30–8/3 Ice Skating $125 M, $160 NM

Week 9: 8/6–8/10 Raging Waters $135 M, $170 NM

Week 10: 8/13–8/17 Roller Skating $125 M, $160 NM

Counselor In training (CIt): Grades 10–12 Our revamped program allows teens to develop leadership skills, experience

personal growth and learn how to effectively teach and counsel children. The

American Red Cross Babysitting certification course is part of this program.

CITs must also register for a minimum of two weeks of CIT Placement when

registering for Counselor in Training in order for registration to be processed.

Date Fee

Week 1: 6/11–6/15 $295 M, $330 NM

Week 3: 6/25–6/29 $295 M, $330 NM

Week 5: 7/9–7/13 $295 M, $330 NM

CIt Placement: Grades 10–12 CIT Placement is an opportunity for teens who have successfully completed

training. Teens will work in a specific camp and help staff with games, arts and

crafts and camp songs. Not all camps are available for CIT Placement. On field

trip days, CITs leave their assigned camp for some fun on their own. Pricing is

based on the highlight trip associated with the week of your choice.


Week 2: 6/18–6/22 San Francisco Zoo $125 M, $160 NM

Week 3: 6/25–6/29 Great America $140 M, $175 NM

Week 4: 7/2–7/6 (no camp 7/4) Exploratorium $110 M, $145 NM

Week 5: 7/9–7/13 Chabot Space Center $130 M, $165 NM

Week 6: 7/16–7/20 Mini Golf $125 M, $160 NM

Week 7: 7/23–7/27 SF Giants Game $140 M, $175 NM

Week 8: 7/30–8/3 Ice Skating $125 M, $160 NM

Week 9: 8/6–8/10 Raging Waters $135 M, $170 NM

Week 10: 8/13–8/17 Roller Skating $125 M, $160 NM

Teen Leadership CampsThese revamped leadership camps are a great way for teens entering grades 7–12 to develop leadership skills while having fun! All

new and returning campers must complete a week of LIT or CIT Training. LITs and CITs return from field trips by 4:00 PM, except

the SF Giants Game which returns at 5:30 PM. Please note: LIT/CIT Placement may be used towards fulfilling community service

requirements (check with your school). Online registration is not available. To download registration paperwork please visit

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J-Camp PM Care & After Camp Clubs Can’t quite make it at 3:30 PM to pick up your child? We offer extended care from 3:30 until 6:00 PM so you can work, take your favorite afternoon yoga class, hit the gym or run errands. Kids are sure to love our options below, so there’s no need for you to rush!

option a: PM Care Campers may choose from a variety of activities, including

everything from organized craft projects and board games to

reading quietly or talking with friends. Activities vary daily.

In advance $35/day $60/week

Drop-in $60/day N/A

option B: after Camp ClubsOur After Camp enrichment activities are sure to be a blast!

Choose from 60 to 90-minute creative classes that will keep

your child engaged. We offer excellent staff to child ratios,

and our staff will escort campers to their classes after J-Camp

is over. For times, visit www.paloaltojcc.org/camps.

Days 60-min 90-min

MWF $65 M, $75 NM $80 M, $90 NM

T/Th $50 M, $60 NM $65 M, $75 NM

option C: PM Care & after Camp Clubs ComboWant the best of both worlds? Campers can participate in

the structured class format of After Camp Club, followed by

the free choice activities of PM Care. Staff will escort children

to and from all classes. PM Care ends at 6:00 PM and pricing

is based on the length of the After Camp Club attended.

Days 60-min 90-min

M–F $145 M, $155 NM $160 M, $170 NM

MWF $115 M, $125 NM $130 M, $140 NM

T/Th $100 M, $110 NM $110 M, $120 NM

after Camp Club optionsDays Available Theme Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9

MWF LEGO® Madness

LEGO® Basics Power Building Mystery Building Sequence Building

Build a Fort/Castle

Kit Building LEGO® Board Game

LEGO® Switch LEGO® Building Tournament

MWF Cooking a Book

Harry Potter How Are You Peeling?

Fairy Tales Green Eggs & Ham

Superheroes Day Kids Book Contests

Winnie the Pooh How to Eat Fried Worms & Other Yucky Tales

Stone Soup

MWF Art Mania Lanyard 101 & Flower Pots

Pony Bead Creations

Lanyard 102 & Jibbitz

Lanyards & Jewelry Making

Tie Dye Mania Challah Covers & Leather Bracelet

Lanyard 101 & Crayon Art

Paper Lei & Tissue Paper Art

Pony Bead Creations

MWF Claymation Flip Books Make a Clay Character

Storyboard a Movie

Make Group Movie

Storyboard Individual Movie

Make Clay Characters

Make Background, Shoot Movie

Shoot Movie Build with Standard Clay

MWF Duct Tape Creations

Bookmark & Luggage Tag

Wallet & Purse Bouquet of Flowers & Hat

Utility Belt Beach Bag Stadium Seat Cushion

Tie & Shoes Hiking Gear Gym Bag

T/Th Chess Basics Basics II Tournament More Strategy Tournament Advanced Moves Tournament Advanced Strategy Master Tournament

T/Th Tool Time Hammer Trials Wrench Trials Tool Time: Building from Newspapers

Nuts & Bolts Trials

Build a House of Cards

Sawing Trials Popcorn Structures Construct a Picture Frame

Build a Kiva Ladder

T/Th Science Exploration

Bernoulli’s Principle Experiments

Newtonian Experiments

Weather Science Experiments

Solar Energy Experiments

Electricity Experiments

Plant-Based Experiments

Molecule Mayhem Slime & Other Chemical Reactions

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Cancellation & refund Information• To change or cancel your registration for camp sessions or extended care, you must submit a request, in writing, no later than two weeks prior to the start of the session.• In the case of cancellation, $100 of every camp session fee ($50 for LIT/CIT or $200 for Nesiyah Trip n’ Travel Camps) is considered a nonrefundable deposit.• PM Care cancellations are refundable minus a processing fee of $20 (per day/week/session). T’enna AM Care cancellations are not refundable.• Please allow four weeks for all refund requests to be processed.• During each camp session, there will be no reduction or refund of fees due to absence, illness or withdrawals.• The Camp Director reserves the right to cancel any enrollment or to dismiss a child whose conduct or behavior is deemed unsatisfactory to the best interest of the program.• The OFJCC reserves the right to cancel a program due to low enrollment. In this event, you will receive a full refund, including deposit, by check or credit card.

Making Changes to registrationA change fee of $20 will be charged for each camp session or PM Care change made before the two week deadline. No changes/cancellations will be allowed after the two week deadline.

Payment Information• Initial registration requires a non-refundable deposit of $100 per child, per session ($50 for LIT/CIT Programs and $200 for Nesiyah Trip n’ Travel Camps). When registering online, payment must be made in full. • Extended Care must be paid in full at time of registration and at least 24 hours in advance for lower pricing.• Balance will be accepted by EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) and/or debit/credit card only (Visa, MasterCard and American Express). Please download the EFT form at www.paloaltojcc.org/forms.• When camp registrations have been cancelled because of nonpayment, you may re-register on a space available basis and you will be charged the full camp fee including the deposit.• You will be automatically billed for each session according to the chart listed to the right.• Every camper is required to have a current credit card on file with the camp department for any late fees or extra charges.

Credit Card on File statementA valid credit card must be kept on file throughout the camp registration season (January–August). Credit cards on file may be used for additional camp registrations, PM Care or other fees accrued, including but not limited to pick-up late fees. Participants will be notified of any charges made. J-Camp Billing statements are available by request by emailing [email protected]. For T’enna Camp please email [email protected].

Payment & Change/Cancellation DeadlinesSession Start Balance Due Change/Cancellation Due

June 11 May 30 May 28

June 18 May 30 June 4

June 25 June 14 June 11

July 2 June 14 June 18

July 9 June 28 June 25

July 16 June 28 July 2

July 23 July 12 July 9

July 30 July 12 July 16

August 6 July 26 July 23

August 13 July 26 July 30

August 20 August 9 August 6

Membership DiscountsThe OFJCC offers Center & Community Members discounted camp fees. To find out how you can become a member, please contact our Membership Sales office at (650) 223-8701.

sibling DiscountsA 10% sibling discount will be given to families enrolling a second child in camp at the OFJCC. The discount will be applied to the lower priced camp and for the same session only. Please note: Sibling discounts only apply for two week traditional camps. For large family discounts (4+ kids), please contact us.

Minimum enrollment & Waiting Lists• Each camp requires a minimum enrollment to run successfully. If minimum enrollment is not met two weeks before the start of camp, the OFJCC reserves the right to cancel or restructure the program.• Once a camp is full, additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list. If there is an opening, we will contact you in the order in which your child was placed on the waiting list.

health Insurance & special arrangementsThe OFJCC does not offer medical or dental insurance for its program participants. Parents are responsible for providing coverage and completing a health form. The Camp Director should be made aware of any special needs of the camper prior to registration.

OFJCC Policies & ProceduresPlease make your reservations and deposits as early as possible because camps fill up quickly. You can register for summer camp by mail, in-person or online at www.paloaltojcc.org/camps beginning February 1, 2012. registrations by fax will not be accepted.

3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | www.paloaltojcc.org | © 2012 Oshman Family JCC

Summer Camp Sign-up DaySign your kids up early and lock in a summer of fun! Bring the

whole family along and learn about our 2012 camp programs

while your kids do crafts and play games.

Camps for preschoolers through teens:• Specialty camps including Archery, On the Set, Rock Band & more

• Exciting travel camps to Lake Tahoe and Disneyland

• A variety of activities at our traditional camps

• Leadership programs for teens

• Friendship and memories

Sunday, January 22Member priority registration: 9:00–10:30 AM

Member & Non-Member registration: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

Please present your membership card when registering.

FREE GIFT with eachregistration at camp sign-up day.Limit one gift per camper. Quantity limited to the

�rst 200 registrations atCamp Sign-Up Day.

Documents

Oshman Family JCC – Summer cCmps Catalog