Camp Kadima 2021 Brochure

NORA A. KREGER NO MASK Membership REQUIRED KACADMIMP AREQUIRED AT THE DAVID POSNACK JCC JUNE 14 – AUGUST 6, 2021 ENRICHING LIVES BY CONNECTING PEOPLE David Posnack JCC

ABOUT Voted best summer camp in Broward County by US Broward Family Life magazine two years in a row. For 39 summers, the trained, professional staff at the award-winning Camp Kadima at the David Posnack JCC has provided a supervised and safe environment, allowing every camper to build self-confidence, develop socialization skills, and be energized and enlightened through our age-appropriate programming, regardless of faith and race. WELCOME TO THE 2021 CAMP KADIMA OLYMPIC GAMES! The time has finally arrived. The world is coming together to celebrate diversity and sports at the biggest international sporting competition. Camp Kadima is ready to embark on a journey through some of the different countries participating in this global event. We want to invite you to come with us. So pack your bags, get your boarding pass and have your passport ready. We're about to take off for a summer of fun! Each week we will have a different theme based on a different country participating in the Olympic Games. Covid-19 Safety Guidelines | For updated information dpjcc.org/campsafety Limited spaces available Must bring your own water bottle. Water bottle Face coverings required by children & staff filling stations available for refills Drop-off/pick up your children by carpool Enhanced sanitization protocol throughout only. the facility Daily temperature checks Quarantine required if you have been exposed to Covid-19 WHAT WE OFFER In-House Entertainment • Lifelong Memories • Personal Growth • Camp bag & glatt kosher menu provided to each camper • Daily activities may include: flag football, yoga, tennis, • On-site swimming pool and splash pad arts & crafts, science, music, hip-hop, XZone® Fitness, • Air-conditioned activity space, including two soccer, pickleball, swimming & more gymnasiums, aerobic studios, racquetball courts • Weekly special events may include: water-slide days, • Two playgrounds for children of all ages karaoke Wednesdays, game shows, food court day, • Clay tennis and pickleball courts spirit & dress-up days, Israeli programs, Shabbat, Color • Turf fields and batting cages War (Maccabiah) & Songfest (Zimriah) • Camp family nights • On-campus security and a full-time health care professional on-site CONFIDENCE CHARAC TER We emphasize the group experience • Our qualified staff are trained to encourage children for children to: to reach their individual potential. • become more confident and increase • Our staff’s talent, love, leadership and devotion are their self-esteem the heart and soul of camp. • improve social skills • be adventurous and try new things • We provide lifelong memories, built on tradition.

The best flagpole in south Florida featuring Mike & Dale #TeamMike Campers start every morning enjoying music, singing, cheering and dancing. #TeamDale 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. CAMP OPTIONS JSprouts For Boys & Girls Ages 2 Years–4 Years • In JSprouts we swim, go to the splash pad, paint, craft, cook, experiment, play outside, do yoga, sing, dance, go on virtual field trips and have Friday Shabbat. • Special events include in-house entertainment, petting zoos, magic shows, puppet shows and events like PJ Library Goes to Camp. • The day will end at 3 pm and we will keep children with older siblings free of charge until carpool begins at 3:35 pm JKidz For Boys & Girls Entering Kindergarten • Our program provides an exciting transition from preschool to kindergarten. • All campers enjoy in-house entertainment, Color War (Maccabiah), Songfest (Zimriah), special events, water days, game shows and a camp-wide mitzvah project. Adventure For Boys & Girls Grades 1-5 • Campers are grouped according to the grade they will enter in the fall; however, grades may be combined. • All campers enjoy in-house entertainment, Color War (Maccabiah), Songfest (Zimriah), special events, water days, game shows and a camp-wide mitzvah project.

PREMIER CAMPS JGirls Grades 1-2, Grades 3-5 • Our campers receive a well-rounded camp experience that includes dancing, arts, weekly events, in-house entertainment, special events and girl empowerment. • Campers also participate in camp-wide activities and special events. JTech For Boys & Girls, Grades 2-6 JTech introduces campers to the amazing worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts and math through a familiar and amazing cooperative online tool. Campers learn through: • Computer-aided design • Circuitry • Math concepts using basic • Chemistry arithmetic and geometry • Game design 2019 Performance Inside Out Theatre @ the J For Boys & Girls, Grades 3-9 Session l Grades 3-8 \"Matilda Jr.\" Session ll Grades 4-9 \"Peter Pan, Jr.\" An exciting and fun musical theatre experience directed by Robin Braun and Inside Out Theatre. • Campers will learn acting, voice & dance while gaining confidence in a creative and supportive atmosphere. • Campers must be enrolled for the consecutive 4-week session (Session l or Session II). 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. SPORTS CAMP JSports For Boys & Girls, Grades 1-6 • Young athletes will learn about a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis, flag football and volleyball. • Daily activities focus on sport-specific fundamentals. JHoops For Boys & Girls, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6 • Young athletes will learn the fundamentals of playing basketball. • Daily activities include drills to learn passing, dribbling and shooting.

TWEEN AND TEEN CAMPS Extreme For Boys & Girls Grades 6-8 • Campers are grouped according to the grade they will enter in the fall; however, grades may be combined. • All campers enjoy in-house entertainment, Color War (Maccabiah), Songfest (Zimriah), special events, water days, game shows and a camp-wide mitzvah project. Leaders-in-Training (LIT) For Boys & Girls Grade 9 • This program is the first level in the transition from camper to counselor. • During part of each week, these teens work side-by-side with experienced camp counselors and specialists, training to be future Camp Kadima staff members. • Training includes a mandatory training session in junior first aid, CPR and junior water safety. • Some in-house activities are offered for the LIT program. CPoAsnaMck FPounGdaItBionORIM Ben & Dorothy Spencer Special Services Division For Boys & Girls | Ages 3-22+ Afternoon carpool for Giborim ONLY begins at 3 pm • Giborim, which means heroes in Hebrew, is a program designed for children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities. • Campers participate in all camp activities, special events, and in-house entertainment. • 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 program: A limited number of campers with disabilities 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 and 4 require an 8-week commitment RTEOGDISATYE!R CADMPJPCKC.AODRIGM/ A

REGISTER TODAY! DPJCC.ORG/CAMPKADIMA Groups close out fast. Don’t let your child miss out on a fun-filled summer. EARLY BIRD RATES ARE GOOD THROUGH MARCH 30, 2021. Camp Dates Camp Leadership Team June 14 - August 6, 2021 Camp Director JSports/JHoops Director WILL CROUD has a bachelor’s degree SAVE THE DATES4, 5, 6, 7 & 8-week registration is available. PERLA SANANES has a master’s degree from University of Central Florida in education and Gestalt psychology with a major in behavioral science. He Enrollment is limited. and is a certified coach. She held played professional baseball and co- Camp fees available for DPJCC members & community. leadership positions at the JCC in owned an after-school BCPS all-sports Advance registration is mandatory. Venezuela for more than 20 years, enrichment program. He is currently including managing the institution the DPJCC assistant sports & wellness • Camp will be closed on Monday, July 5. and directing summer camps with director/athletics and oversees the • Color war (Maccabiah) is during Week 6. more than 600 kids. She is currently JHoops basketball program. the DPJCC’s Maccabi Tzair director. [email protected] [email protected] NEW PARENT Orientation For parents only JSprouts Directors Inside Out Theatre @ the J Tuesday, May 25, 2021 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. MICHAL HEN has a director’s ROBIN BRAUN combined a B.F.A. in Come and meet our administrative staff credential in early childhood Theatre and a M.Ed. in Counseling and have your questions answered. education and more than 10 years to create Inside Out Theatre, one of Depending on CDC guidelines this may be virtual. of camp experience at Camp Broward County's premiere youth Kadima. She is currently a DPJCC theater companies. She has served as Meet the Counselor Night early childhood assistant director. its Executive Artistic Director since 1998, directing hundreds of productions [email protected] for over 20 years. Robin has received Monday, June 7, 2021 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. JUDITH ROSE has a master’s degree in numerous awards for her work in SFL Campers and parents are invited to meet early childhood education and more and received Broward County's 2016 the summer camp staff and pick up their than 35 years of early childhood Teaching Artist of the Year. She receives camp T-shirts. camp experience. This is her fourth great satisfaction when her students summer serving JSprouts at the J gain confidence from the process of Carpool Hours where she currently is the DPJCC creating and working together in a Morning carpool - All camps 8:45 – 9:00 a.m. early childhood director. positive environment. Afternoon carpool [email protected] [email protected] • JSprouts & Giborim 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. JKidz/JGirls/JTech Director Posnack Foundation Camp Giborim • All other camps 3:35 - 4:00 p.m. ARLENE ABRAMS has a bachelor’s (Special Needs) degree in early childhood education SCOTT DERMER & RACHEL GREENHAWT have Extended Camp Hours from the University of Puerto Rico, bachelor’s degrees in special education (all campers must be pre-registered for extended care) a director credential and 23 years with more than 40 years combined Morning care 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. experience in camp supervision. She experience. Scott and Rachel have After-care is currently the DPJCC children & directed our Giborim camp together for • JSprouts & Giborim 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. family services director. more than 26 years. [email protected] [email protected] • All other camps 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Adventure/Extreme Director Special Events Director MICHAEL CHANAN has a bachelor’s DALE MCLEAN is the owner of Registration & Information degree in recreation management Dalethehost.com and has been part of (954) 434-0499 and tourism from Arizona State the entertainment industry for more University, a director credential and than 20 years. You may also know him Ages 2 – 4 years old Ext. 344 more than 20 years experience in as the official“in-arena host”for the leadership positions with summer Miami Heat. He has coached soccer Camp Registration: Eileen Neidorf camps. for the JCC Maccabi Games® Fort [email protected] Lauderdale team for more than 14 [email protected] years. Dale looks forward to his fifth Ages 5+ summer at Camp Kadima. [email protected] Camp Registration: Lisa Lundy Ext. 202 [email protected] Ext. 319 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Camp Registration: Elexis Kaptaine In case of serious financial need, financial assistance is possible. Packets are available at the front desk or by calling 954.434.0499, ext. 319. In order to ensure [email protected] a space in camp,you must register for camp and submit a financial assistance application as soon as possible. All financial information must include 2019 tax Posnack Foundation Camp Giborim (Special Needs) forms, 2020 W2 and/or 1099 forms and must be submitted by March 22, 2021. Only Camp Registration: Lisa Lundy Ext. 202 complete applications will be reviewed by the Financial Assistance Committee [email protected] with response to the family by April 23, 2021. If you complete your packet after March 22, 2021, and there are still funds available, the response to the family will be as soon as possible. Applicant must make monthly payments toward the camp Membership Information fee(s). After scholarship is applied, any overpayments will be refunded. Funds are limited; apply and complete your packet early. Our financial assistance fund is Laura Eisenstein Ext. 107 financed primarily through the generous donations of our members. Contributions can be made by calling Beverly S. Bachrach, MS, 954-434-0499, ext. 321

CAMP KADIMA EARLY BIRD RATES THROUGH MARCH 30, 2021 4 Weeks 5 Weeks 6 Weeks 7 Weeks 8 Weeks Member Fee Camp Fee Member Fee Camp Fee Member Fee Camp Fee Member Fee Camp Fee Member Fee Camp Fee Variety Camps JSprouts, JKidz, Adventure $1,480 $1,680 $1,850 $2,100 $2,220 $2,520 $2,590 $2,940 $2,960 $3,360 Sports Camps $1,560 $1,760 $1,950 $2,200 $2,340 $2,640 $2,730 $3,080 $3,120 $3,520 JSports, JHoops Premier Camps $1,560 $1,760 $1,950 $2,200 $2,340 $2,640 $2,730 $3,080 $3,120 $3,520 JGirls, JTech $1,560 $1,760 $3,120 $3,520 Inside Out Theatre Extreme Camp $1,560 $1,760 $1,950 $2,200 $2,340 $2,640 $2,730 $3,080 $3,120 $3,520 LIT - Leaders-in-Training $1,120 $1,320 $1,400 $1,650 $1,680 $1,980 $1,960 $2,310 $2,240 $2,640 Giborim $1,560 $1,760 $1,950 $2,200 $2,340 $2,640 $2,730 $3,080 $3,120 $3,520 Registration Fee $150 $100 $50 $25 $0 CAMP KADIMA RATES AFTER MARCH 30, 2021 4 Weeks 5 Weeks 6 Weeks 7 Weeks 8 Weeks Member Fee Camp Fee Member Fee Camp Fee Member Fee Camp Fee Member Fee Camp Fee Member Fee Camp Fee Variety Camps JSprouts, JKidz, Adventure $1,600 $1,800 $2,000 $2,250 $2,400 $2,700 $2,800 $3,150 $3,200 $3,600 Sports Camps JSports, JHoops $1,680 $1,880 $2,100 $2,350 $2,520 $2,820 $2,940 $3,290 $3,360 $3,760 Premier Camps $1,680 $1,880 $2,100 $2,350 $2,520 $2,820 $2,940 $3,290 $3,360 $3,760 JGirls, JTech $1,680 $1,880 $3,360 $3,760 Inside Out Theatre Extreme Camp $1,680 $1,880 $2,100 $2,350 $2,520 $2,820 $2,940 $3,290 $3,360 $3,760 LIT - Leaders-in-Training $1,240 $1,440 $1,550 $1,800 $1,860 $2,160 $2,170 $2,520 $2,480 $2,880 Giborim $1,680 $1,880 $2,100 $2,350 $2,520 $2,820 $2,940 $3,290 $3,360 $3,760 Registration Fee $150 $110 $60 $35 $10 NOTE: A $50 fee will be charged for any changes made after A 4 week minimum is required. Weeks need not be consecutive unless registration is processed. otherwise noted. ALL CAMPERS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY JUNE 7, 2021. GLUTEN-FREE OPTION: Available for a $20 per week fee. Last day to request a full refund - May 14, 2021 EXTENDED DAY 7:30-8:45 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. SEE ALL CAMP RATES AND REGISTER ONLINE AT All camps—$30 per week a.m. and $40 per week p.m. DPJCC.ORG/CAMPKADIMA TRANSPORTATION (minimum 10 riders per week required) For Grades K & Up Weston: $45 per week (round trip)

David Posnack Jewish Community Center Non-Profit Organization On the Nina & Louis Silverman Campus U.S. Postage 5850 S. Pine Island Road • Davie, FL 33328 PAID 954-434-0499 • dpjcc.org Permit No. 340 MIAMI FL (On the corner of Stirling and Pine Island Roads) NMOETMRBEEQRUSIHRIEPD DPJCC Board Leadership & Staff Heather Gilbert, J.D. Board Chair John F. Rinella Vice Chair Children and Family Services Melissa Levine and Stephanie Robinson Camp Committee Co-Chairs Scott Ehrlich, MA Chief Executive Officer Elaine M. Turner, CPA Chief Financial Officer Spencer Linden, MA Chief Operating Officer COVID funding provided by United Way of Broward County A beneficiary agency of the OF BROWARD COUNTY The David Posnack Jewish Community Center enriches lives by connecting people through cultural, 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.