is shaping up to be

one of our best summers yet! More field trips. More

special events. More fun everywhere you look. One

of the most exciting developments last summer was

transforming our Ruach Camps with a weekly Artist-

in-Residence. This summer we are adding new fun

and exciting artists to take our Ruach camps to the

next level! In addition to all the amazing activities

that you know and love, each week campers will

spend focused time with professional artists, craftspeople, specialists and performers. Ruach

weeks will have themes including woodworking, magic, cooking, jewelry making and

more.

This summer, in partnership with Imagination Stage, our Theater Camp will be performing

Pomegranates for Persephone on stage.

Summer 2015

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PRE SUMMER SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 SUMMER FUN

JUNE 15 - 19 JUNE 22 - 26 JUNE 29 - JULY 2 JULY 6 - JULY 10 JULY 13 - 17 JULY 20 - 24 JULY 27 - 31 AUGUST 3 - 7 AUGUST 10 - 14 AUGUST 17 - 21 AUGUST 24 - 28

PK4 Summer Fun 1 Jr. J Kids 1 Jr. J Kids 2Jr. J Kids 3

Jr. J Kids 4 Summer Fun 2 Summer Fun 3Rock City World Tour

K Summer Fun 1J Kids 1 J Kids 2 J Kids 3 J Kids 4 Summer Fun 2 Summer Fun 3

Lego Minecraft Camp

Rock City World Tour Chess Camp

1 - 2 Summer Fun 1J Kids 1 J Kids 2 J Kids 3 J Kids 4 Summer Fun 2 Summer Fun 3

Lego Minecraft Camp Theater Camp Rock City

World Tour Chess Camp Jr. Adventure Camp

3 Summer Fun 1

Super J 1 Super J 2 Super J 3 Super J 4 Summer Fun 2 Summer Fun 3

Lego Minecraft Camp Theater Camp Rock Band Rock Band

Adventure Camp 1 Adventure

Camp 2Chess Camp

4 Summer Fun 1Super J 1 Super J 2 Super J 3 Super J 4 Summer Fun 2 Summer Fun 3

Lego Minecraft Camp Theater Camp Rock Band Rock Band Adventure

Camp 1Adventure

Camp 2

5-6 Summer Fun 1Super J 1 Super J 2 Super J 3 Super J 4 Summer Fun 2 Summer Fun 3

Lego Minecraft Camp Theater Camp Adventure

Camp 1Adventure

Camp 2

7-8CIT 1

CIT 2 CIT 3 CIT 4 CIT CITCOMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP

9CIT 1 CIT 2

CIT 3 CIT 4 CIT CITCOMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP*

COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP*

COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP*

*Includes students in grades 9-12

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PRE SUMMER SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 SUMMER FUN

JUNE 15 - 19 JUNE 22 - 26 JUNE 29 - JULY 2 JULY 6 - JULY 10 JULY 13 - 17 JULY 20 - 24 JULY 27 - 31 AUGUST 3 - 7 AUGUST 10 - 14 AUGUST 17 - 21 AUGUST 24 - 28

PK4 Summer Fun 1 Jr. J Kids 1 Jr. J Kids 2Jr. J Kids 3

Jr. J Kids 4 Summer Fun 2 Summer Fun 3Rock City World Tour

K Summer Fun 1J Kids 1 J Kids 2 J Kids 3 J Kids 4 Summer Fun 2 Summer Fun 3

Lego Minecraft Camp

Rock City World Tour Chess Camp

1 - 2 Summer Fun 1J Kids 1 J Kids 2 J Kids 3 J Kids 4 Summer Fun 2 Summer Fun 3

Lego Minecraft Camp Theater Camp Rock City

World Tour Chess Camp Jr. Adventure Camp

3 Summer Fun 1

Super J 1 Super J 2 Super J 3 Super J 4 Summer Fun 2 Summer Fun 3

Lego Minecraft Camp Theater Camp Rock Band Rock Band

Adventure Camp 1 Adventure

Camp 2Chess Camp

4 Summer Fun 1Super J 1 Super J 2 Super J 3 Super J 4 Summer Fun 2 Summer Fun 3

Lego Minecraft Camp Theater Camp Rock Band Rock Band Adventure

Camp 1Adventure

Camp 2

5-6 Summer Fun 1Super J 1 Super J 2 Super J 3 Super J 4 Summer Fun 2 Summer Fun 3

Lego Minecraft Camp Theater Camp Adventure

Camp 1Adventure

Camp 2

7-8CIT 1

CIT 2 CIT 3 CIT 4 CIT CITCOMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP

9CIT 1 CIT 2

CIT 3 CIT 4 CIT CITCOMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP*

COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP*

COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP*

New for this summer is our Rock Band and Rock City music camps in partnership with

Bach to Rock. These programs expose campers to new instruments and techniques

while allowing them to create and perform new music. These and all our specialty

camps, as always, join in on all the fun that the DCJCC summer programs have to offer.

I am here to answer your questions, so please call or email me at (202) 777-3270 or

PhillipL@washingtondcjcc.org.

Welcome to our camp family,

Phil Liebson, Director of Camp and School-Age Programs, Washington DCJCC

Jr. J KidsAges: Entering PK 4 Campers must be 4 by Sept 30, 2015

Session DatesSession I: June 22–July 2Session II: July 6–17Session III: July 20 – July 31Session IV: August 3 –August 14

Jr. J Kids features low camper/staff ratios and down time during the day.

J Kids Ages: entering grades K–2

Session DatesSession I: June 22–July 2Session II: July 6–17Session III: July 20 – July 31Session IV: August 3 –August 14

Super J Kids Ages: entering grades 3–6

Session DatesSession I: June 22–July 2Session II: July 6–17Session III: July 20 – July 31Session IV: August 3 –August 14

Super J Kids is customized for our older campers with extra field trips and additional special activities.

Ruach Camps^(SPIRIT)

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Games!

Summer Fun WeeksAges: Entering grades PreK–6

Session DatesPre-Summer: June 15 - 19 Summer Fun I: August 17–21Summer Fun II: August 24–28

Extend your summer with the DCJCC’s Summer Fun Weeks! These camps pack everything into one week sessions and add an extra field trip.

Fill your days with swimming, music, art, Israeli dance, field trips and many other exciting activities. Each week features a new Artist-in-Residence — join us for concentrations in cooking, gardening, magic, jewelry-making, needle crafts, woodworking and more!

DCJCC.ORG // 5Pajama Day

Gardening Field Trip

Specialty campsTheater Camp Ages: entering grades 1–6

Session DatesJuly 6 – 17

Under the direction and guidance of professional teaching artists from Imagination Stage, campers learn the “nuts and bolts” of developing a story, creating characters, and putting on a play from “page to stage.” Camp days are filled with fun, active, educational experiences in creative drama, music, movement, and visual arts/production, along with rehearsals for an original musical production. This camp also develops important life-long learning skills such as teamwork, active listening, creativity, spontaneity, and risk-taking. At the end of the two weeks, campers will produce and perform Pomagranates for Persephone for family and friends.

Chess CampEntering grades K–3

Session DatesAugust 3 - 7

Regardless of previous chess-playing ability, Chess Camp is fun for all fans of the game! From beginners strategy to building mastery, this camp will provide lessons, mentoring and the full complement of DCJCC camp activities.

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Theater Camp

Outdoor Adventure Camp

Lego® Minecraft CampAges: entering grades K–6

Session DatesJune 22 - 26

Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO®! Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game. At LEGO® Camp, campers spend half the day working with the experts from PlayWell Teknologies on designing and building LEGO® projects, and the other half of the day enjoying all of the other wonderful things the DCJCC Summer Camp has to offer. This LEGO® experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors inspired by the popular game, Minecraft. Students will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO®.

Outdoor Adventure CampAges: entering grades 3–6

Session DatesSession I: August 3 - 7Session II: August 10 - 14

Campers explore in and outside the beltway, enjoying many of the different outdoor activities that the region has to offer. Campers will hike in the Shenandoah National Forest, learn map and compass skills, canoe or raft in some of our local scenic rivers, visit natural springs and watering holes, and spend the night camping outdoors. Have a great time learning about the outdoors while experiencing it!

Jr. Adventure Camp Ages: entering grades 1–2

Session DatesAugust 10 - 14

Our Jr. Adventure Camp takes some of the highlights from our program for older campers and makes them accessible to our younger campers. Campers may hike at Great Falls, climb at a rock gym, tube down a local river and more.

Please note that the younger campers do not do an overnight trip.

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Rock City World Tour Ages: Entering grades PreK-2

Session DatesJuly 20 - 24

Whether they’re a budding rock-star, an aspiring classical soloist, or brand new to the music scene, this is the camp for them! Through dynamic musical and movement-based activities, exposure to live instruments and musically inspired story-time, budding young musicians gradually develop the skills needed to read music, play simple rhythms and develop fine motor control. Classes focus on musical concepts such as fast and slow, sound and silence, high and low and even singing and playing major scales. Campers will spend half the day with the experts from Bach to Rock and the other half of the day enjoying all the other wonderful activities the DCJCC Summer Camp has to offer.

Rock Band Camp Ages: Entering grades 2 – 5

Session DatesJuly 20 - 24

Designed for students of all levels, from beginners to seasoned artists, this program is taught by real musicians using the unique Bach to Rock method, which will have campers playing full songs in no time! Campers are placed in a band according to their age and skill level, and the requirements of ensemble playing, teamwork and achievement of musical objectives are stressed. Depending on ability level, development of original material is strongly encouraged. Campers will spend half the day with the experts from Bach to Rock and the other half of the day enjoying all the other wonderful activities the DCJCC Summer Camp has to offer.

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Specialty camps (Continued)

Counselors-in-Training (CITs)Ages: entering grades 7–9

Session DatesSession I: June 23 - July 2 Session III: July 21 - August 1Session II: July 7 - July 18 Session IV: August 4 - August 15

Combine leadership training with all the fun of a summer at camp! In addition to being a role model for the younger campers, and participating in CIT-only field trips, CITs will coordinate mitzvah projects and Fun Days for the Ruach camps. CITs can also earn community service credit (30 SSL hours per two-week session).

Leaders-in-Training (LITs)Ages: Entering 9th grade must have completed two years of a CIT program, Entering 10th grade (or higher) must have completed one year of a CIT program (here or at another camp)

Session DatesSession I: June 23 - July 3 Session III: July 21 - August 1Session II: July 7 - July 18 Session IV: August 4 - August 15

Leaders-in-Training (LIT) is a program for selected teens looking for deeper training as a camp counselor. LITs may receive training in CPR, best practices for working with children, and how to plan and implement special events. Successful completion of the program will earn each LIT a small stipend or SSL hours. Participation is by application and interview only. If accepted, there is no cost to attend this program.

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Leadership camps

Summer of Service

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Repainting a School

Spend your summer making the world a better place while being

immersed in an entirely inclusive cohort of friends! Work with the

DCJCC’s Morris Cafritz Center for Community Service (MCCCS) and

make a difference in someone’s life – including your own – through

new experiences and tikkun olam (repairing the world). Camper

activities include food distribution, shelter repair, work with seniors,

community clean-up and more. Counselors and special education

para-educators work closely with campers to make this inclusive

Service Camp accessible and to ensure that everyone enjoys the full

diversity of our community. Campers can earn up to 25 SSL hours of

community service per week.

Entering grades 9–12 Session DatesSession I: June 22 - June 26 Session II: July 6 - 10Session III: August 3 - 7

Entering grades 7–8 Session DatesSession IV: June 29 - July 2*

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*Campers can earn up to 20 SSL hours of Community Service

Fact SheetGreat FacilitiesCampers enjoy many fun-filled facilities at the Washington DCJCC, including a gymnasium, dance studio, indoor pool, art classroom, community hall, kitchen classroom, squash/racquetball courts and a theater, plus nearby playgrounds and parks.

Staff and SafetyThe safety and well-being of our campers are our top priorities. We maintain low camper-to-counselor ratios to ensure that our campers are well-supervised at all times. All staff members are certified in First Aid, and lead counselors are certified in CPR.

Lunch & SnacksMondays through Thursdays, campers should bring a vegetarian or dairy lunch that is peanut-free. On Fridays, lunch is on us. Snacks will be provided to campers every day.

TransportationThe Washington DCJCC is conveniently located near Dupont Circle. We are four blocks east of the Dupont Circle Metro (Q Street exit). Curbside drop-off and pick-up and our adjacent parking lot make it easy for commuting parents. As camp time nears, we are able to help coordinate carpools with campers from the same neighborhoods.

Registration and DepositTo reserve your spot for the 2015 camp season, fill out the secure registration online at dcjcc.org/camp. Registration includes a $200 non-refundable deposit for each child per session.

If you prefer to pay by check, please contact the Camp Office at 202-777-3270

Camp registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The balance of fees and all completed forms are due in the Camp Office by Friday, May 22, 2015. Any registrations made after May 22 must be paid in full

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at the time of registration. No child will be allowed to begin their camp experience without all fees being paid in full.

Early Drop-Off and AftercareEarly Drop-Off (before 8:30 a.m.) and Aftercare (after 3:30 p.m.) are available for an additional fee. See details on page 15.

Contact the DCJCCSummer Day CampWashington DCJCC1529 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20036t. (202) 777-3270e. PhillipL@washingtondcjcc.org w. dcjcc.org/camp

RefundsNo refunds will be made for withdrawals after May 22. The Washington DCJCC reserves the right to request that a camper leave the camp because of violation of the camp regulations or because of personal conduct that interferes with the health or welfare of her/himself or others. If this should occur, no refunds will be given. No refunds or make-up dates will be available in the event of cancellation due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances outside of the DCJCC’s control.

Cancellation PolicyThe Washington DCJCC reserves the right to cancel any camp program due to insufficient enrollment. Should this occur, we will make every effort to accommodate registered campers in other programs. If we cannot do so, we will offer a full refund.

Sibling DiscountsFamilies registering one camper for at least one session of camp can receive a 10% discount on their second child’s overall bill and 20% on their third child’s overall bill. Families receiving the Sibling Discount are not eligible for the Early Bird Discount.

Early Bird DiscountCampers registered and paid in full by 3:00 pm Friday, February 27, 2015, will receive 10% off their overall bill. Families receiving the Early Bird Discount are not eligible for the Sibling Discount.

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Multi Session DiscountsCampers registered for multiple sessions will receive a discount based on

the number of sessions:

3 Sessions .......................$100 off

4 Session ........................$150 off

5 or More Sessions ...........$200 off

Partial SessionsWhile we think it is best for a camper to stay for a full session, we know that it does not always work out that way for your family’s schedule. Therefore, we do allow partial-session registration. If you would like to register for a shorter session, we will pro-rate the fees by week with a surcharge of $75.

Year-round Camp Programs at the DCJCCThe Washington DCJCC offers day camps when schools are out but parents are not. For information on Spring Fun Days, No School Today camps, Winter Fun Days and all other youth programs please visit our website at dcjcc.org/camp. You can also receive monthly updates by sending a request to PhillipL@washingtondcjcc.org.

Important Dates for All Campers FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Deadline for Early Registration

Receive 10% off your bill when you pay in full by Friday, February 27.

FRIDAY, MAY 22 Payment in full and all forms due

FRIDAY, JULY 3 Closed for Independence Day

Camp HoursEARLY DROP-OFF 7:45–8:30 amCAMP DAY 8:30 am–3:30 pmAFTERCARE 3:30–6:00 pm

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The Paula Seigle Goldman Fund, the Shirley Povich Sports Scholarship Fund and the Irving Wallace Fund support the programs of the DCJCC’s Summer Day Camp. The Bernard and Etta Watson Science Education Fund also supports programming during camp.

Camp Member/Non-member Price per Session

EARLY MORNINGS $75

AFTER CARE $120

PRE SUMMER $490 / $560

J KIDS/JR. J KIDS $780 / $900

SUPER J KIDS $790 / $910

SUMMER FUN WEEKS $490 / $560

THEATER CAMP $960 / $1100

LEGO CAMP $480 / $550

JR ADVENTURE CAMP $480 / $550

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE $480 / $550

ROCK CITY/ROCK CAMP $480 / $550

CHESS CAMP $480 / $550

COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING $480 / $550

COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP $375 / $430

LEADERS-IN-TRAINING FREE

DiscountsFamilies registering one camper for at least one session of camp can receive a 10% discount on their second child’s overall bill and 20% on their thrid child’s overall bill. To receive Member Pricing, you must have a valid DCJCC membership through the end of your child’s camp season. Member pricing can also be received by NOVA JCC and JCC of Greater Washington members with proof of membership, due to our reciprocity policy. If you would like to register for a shorter session, we will pro-rate the fees by week with a surcharge of $75 for the week missed. Contact Phil Liebson for more information.

Members of the DCJCC pay lower fees for camp! Join the DCJCC and save today!

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SUMMER DAY CAMPWashington DCJCCIrwin P. Edlavitch Building1529 Sixteenth Street NWWashington, DC 20036

For more information, contact PhiL att. (202) 777-3270e. PhillipL@washingtondcjcc.org

Rose H. Cohen, President

Carole R. Zawatsky, Chief Executive Officer

Bini W. Silver, Director, Early Childhood, Youth & Family Programs

Phil Liebson, Director of Camp & School-Age Programs