Camp Kadima 2023 brochure

OUT OFCAMP KADIMAD JUNE 12 - AUGUST 4, 2023 REGISTER THIS WORL TODAY NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED David Posnack JCC ENRICHING LIVES BY CONNECTING PEOPLE FOR INFO: DPJCC.ORG/CAMPKADIMA

WELCOME TO 2023 CAMP KADIMA Camp Kadima is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Every day campers will illuminate our galaxy with their skills, talents, leadership and growth. Flagpole and special events will be inspired by all things out of this world. Join us as we blast off into an amazing summer! Voted best summer camp in Broward County by Broward Family Life magazine four years in a row. For over 40 summers, the professional staff at our award-winning Camp Kadima has provided a supervised and safe environment, allowing every camper, regardless of faith or race, to be enriched through our age-appropriate programming. WHAT WE OFFER Field Trips • In-House Entertainment • Lifelong Memories • On-site swimming pool, splash pad & water slides • Weekly special events may include: water-slide days, karaoke Wednesdays, game shows, spirit & • Air-conditioned activity space, including two dress-up days, Israeli programs, Shabbat, Color gymnasiums, fitness studios, racquetball courts War (Maccabiah) & Songfest (Zimriah) • Tennis/pickleball courts, turf fields, batting cages • Glatt kosher lunch & snacks • Daily activities include: swimming, flag football, • Two playgrounds for children of all ages yoga, arts & crafts, music, hip-hop, XZone® Fitness, soccer, gaga, racquetball, dodgeball, • Full-time health care professional on-site volleyball, making TikToks & more • On-campus security Campers build CONFIDENCE & CHARACTER. They increase self-esteem, improve social skills, become more adventurous, try new things and are encouraged to reach for the stars. #TeamMike #TeamDale The Best Flagpole in South Florida! Campers start every morning enjoying music, singing, cheering and dancing. Campers and counselors are split into two teams - #TeamMike and #TeamDale. Teams compete in daily challenges throughout the summer with one team being crowned flagpole champion. Mike and Dale bring energy and create a unique experience for every camper making our flagpole one of a kind. Flagpole helps get the campers and counselors in the camp spirit and is a centerpiece of Camp Kadima culture.

VARIETY CAMPS JSprouts For Children Ages 2 Years* - 4 Years • In JSprouts our youngest campers swim, go to the splash pad, paint, craft, cook, experiment, play outside, do yoga, sing, dance and have Friday Shabbat. • Special events include in-house entertainment, petting zoos, magic shows, puppet shows and more! * Must be 2 years old by June 1, 2023 JKids For Children Entering K • All JKids campers enjoy in-house entertainment, Color War (Maccabiah), Songfest (Zimriah), special events, water days, game shows and a camp-wide mitzvah project. • Our program provides an exciting transition from preschool to kindergarten. JKids is housed in the upper camp facilities. Adventure Grades 1-5 • Adventure camp is the classic camp experience where children participate in a variety of activities including sports, swimming and the arts. • All campers enjoy weekly field trips, in-house entertainment, Color War (Maccabiah), Songfest (Zimriah), special projects, water days, game shows and a camp-wide mitzvah project. • Campers are grouped according to the grade they will enter in the fall; however, grades may be combined. TEEN CAMPS Extreme Grades 6-8 • All campers enjoy field trips, in-house entertainment, Color War (Maccabiah), Songfest (Zimriah), special events, water days, game shows and a camp-wide mitzvah project. • Campers are grouped according to the grade they will enter in the fall; however, grades may be combined. Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Grade 9 • LIT is the first level in the transition from camper to counselor. • These teens work side-by-side with camp staff and specialists, training to be future leaders. • Training includes junior first aid, CPR and junior water safety. • All campers enjoy field trips, in-house entertainment, Color War (Maccabiah), Songfest (Zimriah), special events, water days, game shows and a camp-wide mitzvah project.

PREMIER CAMPS All Premier Camps have limited space and fill up quickly so please register early! Kindergarten Boot Camp For Children Entering K This camp is professionally designed to give your Pre-K graduate the necessary academic tools to succeed in kindergarten. Boot Camp will focus on emergent reading, math and handwriting skills. Typical Camp Kadima activities such as swimming, sports and arts are part of the camp day. • All campers enjoy in-house entertainment, Color War (Maccabiah), Songfest (Zimriah), special events, water days, game shows and a camp-wide mitzvah project. JGirls Grades 1-5 • Our campers receive a well-rounded camp experience that focuses on dancing, arts, field trips, in-house entertainment and special events, including Color War (Maccabiah), Songfest (Zimriah), water days, game shows and a camp-wide mitzvah project. JTech Grades 2-5 JTech introduces campers to the amazing world of discovery through science and technology. Campers gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun and inspiring way. • All campers enjoy in-house entertainment, field trips, Color War (Maccabiah), Songfest (Zimriah), special events, water days, game shows and a camp-wide mitzvah project. Inside Out Theatre @ the J Grades 3-8 Session l 5 wks (6/12-7/14) Grades 3-8 Willy Wonka Jr. Session ll 2 wks (7/24-8/4) Grades 3-8 Broadway Revue An exciting and fun musical theater experience directed by Robin Braun and Inside Out Theatre. • Campers must be enrolled for the consecutive 5-week session for Session I (Weeks 1-5) • A new Color War week 6 option between sessions for theater campers only; campers must be enrolled in theater camp Session I or II, to qualify. • Campers must be enrolled for the consecutive 2-week session for Session II (Weeks 7-8) Performances will be at the end of each session. For more info on Inside Out Theatre, please visit insideouttheatre.org or call 954-249-1380. REGISTER AT DPJCC.ORG/CAMPKADIMA

JSPORTS Grades K-6 JSPORTS HAS 3 DIVISIONS: Academy (Grades K-1) JV (Grades 2-3) Varsity (Grades 4-6) JSports • Young athletes will learn a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis, flag football and volleyball. • Daily activities focus on sport-specific fundamentals. • Field trips and special events including Color War (Maccabiah) and Songfest (Zimriah) are also part of camp. Important Notes about Academy Division: • Kindergarten campers in Academy will have in-house entertainment in lieu of field trips. • Grade 1 campers in Academy will join Adventure Grade 1 campers for field trips. Ben & Dorothy Spencer GIBORIMSpecial Services Division BAegne&s D3o-2ro2t+hy Spencer Special Services Division Ages 3-22+ years Giborim, which means heroes in Hebrew, is a program designed for children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities. • Campers participate in all activities, special events and field trips. • New campers must have an intake interview. The DPJCC cannot provide one-on-one supervision. Continuous aggressive behaviors may result in dismissal of the camper from the program. • Inclusion: A limited number of campers are included in the general camp. An intake with the Camp Director is required to determine the ability to meet the child’s needs. • Campers ages 3, 4 and 5 do not go on field trips and require an 8-week commitment.

Camp Leadership Team CAMP DIRECTOR GIBORIM (SPECIAL NEEDS) NEAL BUCHHOLZ has a bachelor’s SCOTT DERMER & RACHEL GREENHAWT degree from FIU. He has 25 years of JCC have bachelor’s degrees in special experience including Camp Director, After- education with more than 50 years School Program Director, Youth and Family combined experience. Scott and Rachel programming. He currently is the DPJCC have directed our Giborim camp together Youth Services Director. for almost 30 years. [email protected] [email protected] ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR ADVENTURE/EXTREME DIRECTOR JOEY MANDEL has a B.S. from FAU and M.S. MICHAEL CHANAN has a bachelor’s degree from University of Florida. He currently in recreation management and tourism is the Camp Kadima assistant director as from Arizona State University, a director well as helps run our J-Hoops basketball credential and more than 20 years program. experience in leadership positions with summer camps. [email protected] [email protected] EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR JUDITH ROSE has a master’s degree in DALE MCLEAN is the owner of early childhood education and 35+ years Dalethehost.com and has been in the of early childhood camp experience. This entertainment industry for 20+ years. You is her 7th year with Camp Kadima. also know him as the official “in-arena [email protected] host” for the Miami Heat. He has coached soccer for the JCC Maccabi Games® Ft. Lauderdale team for 14+ years. JSPROUTS/JKIDS DIRECTOR [email protected] ARLENE ABRAMS has a B.A in early MACCABI TZAIR & CAMP OPERATIONS childhood education from the University AARON VAINRUB has a B.A from UCF & a of Puerto Rico, a director credential & 25 leadership certification from the Machon years experience in camp supervision. Le Madrichim in Jerusalem. He was the Arlene is currently the Early Childhood Maccabi Tzair leader in Venezuela before Operations Director. joining DPJCC, where he is the Maccabi [email protected] Tzair Director. [email protected] JSPORTS DIRECTOR WILL CROUD has a bachelor’s degree from INSIDE OUT THEATRE @ THE J UCF with a major in behavioral science. ROBIN BRAUN combined a B.F.A. in theater He played professional baseball and and a M.Ed. in counseling to create Inside co-owned an after-school BCPS all-sports Out Theatre, one of Broward County's enrichment program. premier youth theater companies. She has served as its Executive Artistic [email protected] Director since 1998, directing hundreds of productions for over 20 years. Our expert, trained, veteran Unit Heads [email protected] and Counselors are ready to make Save The Dates Camp Kadima 2023 out of this world! Zoom Orientations For Parents Only Important Information Wednesday, May 31 Camp Dates/Hours Giborim • 6pm | Upper Camp Kadima • 7pm JSprouts (Preschool Camp) • 8pm Join us for an evening orientation for new & veteran camp parents. June 12 - August 4, 2023 We will review camp policies, schedules, dates & camp highlights. 9am-4pm Camp Open House Sunday, June 11 • 3-5 pm • 4 week minimum required. Campers and parents are invited to meet the staff and pick up • Color War (Maccabiah) is during Week 6. their camp shirts and bags. • Camp will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.

C AM P KA DIM A EA RLY BIRD RAT ES T HRO UGH JAN UAR Y 31, 2023 4 Weeks 5 Weeks 6 Weeks 7 Weeks 8 Weeks Variety Camps $1,720 Members $2,150 Members $2,580 Members $3,010 Members $3,440 Members JSprouts, JKids, Adventure $1,920 Community $2,400 Community $2,880 Community $3,360 Community $3,840 Community Premier Camps $1,800 Members $2,250 Members $2,700 Members $3,150 Members $3,600 Members Kindergarten Boot Camp, JGirls, $2,000 Community $2,500 Community $3,000 Community $3,500 Community $4,000 Community JTech, Extreme, JSports LIT - Leaders-in-Training $1,360 Members $1,700 Members $2,040 Members $2,380 Members $2,720 Members $1,560 Community $1,950 Community $2,340 Community $2,730 Community $3,120 Community Giborim $1,800 Members $2,250 Members $2,700 Members $3,150 Members $3,600 Members Inside Out Theatre $2,000 Community $2,500 Community $3,000 Community $3,500 Community $4,000 Community Willy Wonka Jr. Broadway Revue (Wks 1-5) Colorwar (Wk 6 only) (Wks 7/8) $2,250 Members *$450 Members *$900 Members $2,500 Community *$500 Community *$1,000 Community Registration Fee $150 $110 $50 $25 $0 CAM P KA DIM A RA TES BEGI NNIN G FE BRU ARY 1, 20 23 4 Weeks 5 Weeks 6 Weeks 7 Weeks 8 Weeks Variety Camps $1,820 Members $2,275 Members $2,730 Members $3,185 Members $3,640 Members JSprouts, JKids, Adventure $2,020 Community $2,525 Community $3,030 Community $3,535 Community $4,040 Community Premier Camps Kindergarten Boot Camp, JGirls, $1,900 Members $2,375 Members $2,850 Members $3,325 Members $3,800 Members JTech, Extreme, JSports $2,100 Community $2,625 Community $3,150 Community $3,675 Community $4,200 Community LIT - Leaders-in-Training $1,460 Members $1,825 Members $2,190 Members $2,555 Members $2,920 Members Giborim $1,660 Community $2,075 Community $2,490 Community $2,905 Community $3,320 Community Inside Out Theatre $1,900 Members $2,375 Members $2,850 Members $3,325 Members $3,800 Members $2,100 Community $2,625 Community $3,150 Community $3,675 Community $4,200 Community Willy Wonka Jr. Broadway Revue (Wks 1-5) Colorwar (Wk 6 only) (Wks 7/8) $2,375 Members *$475 Members *$950 Members $2,675 Community *$525 Community *$1,050 Community Registration Fee $170 $130 $70 $45 $20 * INSIDE OUT THEATRE NOTES: Campers must be enrolled for the consecutive 5-week session for Session I (Weeks 1-5). A new Color War week 6 option for Theater campers only; Campers must be enrolled in theater camp, Session I or II, to qualify. Campers must be enrolled for the consecutive 2-week session for Session II (Weeks 7-8) • A 4 week minimum is required. Camp Hours 9am-4pm • Weeks need not be consecutive unless otherwise noted. Carpool Hours • ALL CAMPERS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2023. • A $75 change fee will be charged for all changes made after the registration AM carpool is processed; after June 1, 2023, the change fee increases to $100. All camps 8:45–9:00 a.m. • GLUTEN-FREE LUNCH OPTION: Available for a $25 per week fee. • EXTENDED DAY: $40/week for AM care and $55/week for PM care. PM carpool 3:10–3:30 p.m. Must pre-register. Giborim 3:40–4:00 p.m. • WESTON TRANSPORTATION: (K+) Min. 10 riders/wk required. $90/wk (round trip) All others • All campers are required to be immunized according to FL State requirements. We do accept medical exemptions on a case-by-case basis; we do not accept Extended Camp Hours religious exemptions. AM Care 7:30–8:45 a.m. LAST DAY TO REQUEST A FULL REFUND - MAY 12, 2023 PM Care 3:40–6:00 p.m. FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, VISIT DPJCC.ORG/CAMPKADIMA

JUNE 2023 12 - AUGUST 4, SCAN TO REGISTER GOT THE RIGHT STUFF? JOIN THE CAMP CREW SEE ALL CAMP RATES & AS A COUNSELOR. REGISTER ONLINE AT SCAN TO APPLY. DPJCC.ORG/CAMPKADIMA ADULTS AND STUDENTS WELCOME.* OR CALL 954-434-0499 *Must be at least 15 years old/entering 10th grade JUNE 12 - AUGUST 4, 2023 CONTACT INFORMATION DPJCC BOARD LEADERSHIP 954-434-0499 & STAFF Ages 2 – 4 years old M. Scott Kleiman, Esq. Camp Registration/Financial Aid: Eileen Neidorf Ext. 344 Board Chair [email protected] Manny Tarich, Esq. 5 years+ Camp Registration: Vice Chair Children and Family Services Joey Mandel Ext. 330 [email protected] Scott Ehrlich, MA Camp Registration/Financial Aid: Ext. 202 Chief Executive Officer Lisa Lundy [email protected] Elaine M. Turner, CPA Camp Giborim (Special Needs) Ext. 202 Chief Financial Officer Camp Registration: Spencer Linden, MA Lisa Lundy [email protected] Chief Operating Officer Program Administrator Ext. 369 Bonnie Rayman. M. Ed. Mercedes Chocron de Russo Chief Program Officer [email protected] David Posnack Jewish Community Center Membership Information Ext. 107 On the Nina & Louis Silverman Campus Laura Eisenstein 5850 S. Pine Island Road [email protected] Davie, FL 33328 954-434-0499 • dpjcc.org (On the corner of Stirling and Pine Island Roads) The David Posnack Jewish Community Center enriches lives by connecting people through cultural, A beneficiary agency of the educational, social, recreational and wellness programs in an environment of fun, friendship and unity. The J is open to all and proudly guided by Jewish values. of Broward County