Alpert JCC 2011 Camp Guide

ACA AccreditationSummer Youth & Teen Programs at the Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center are accredited by the American Camp Association.Accreditation is a distinction achieved by only 25% of those camps seeking to meet the high standards set forth by the ACA. To earn accreditation,we willingly comply with over 250 health, safety, and program quality standards; these standards have been trusted by parents for more thanhalf a century. We've invested in accreditation for over twenty years because we believe that the values of the American Camp Associationmirror the values so important to the Alpert JCC: Community, Respect, and the Health and Safety of our most precious resource, our children.

Friday, May 13Last day for Early Bird Discount!

Friday, June 3Last day to make changes without penalty

Monday, June 20Full Summer Program Begins

Thursday, July 7All-Camp Overnight @ “J”


Wed, Thur, Sat, Sun, July 20, 21, 23, 24Teen Summer Stock Performances of “Fame”

Friday, August 12MYART at the “J” Performance of “Honk”

Wednesday, August 31Last Day of Summer Programming

Wednesday, September 7Kids' University After School Program Begins

ContactsLinda Sunshine Keiles

Director, AJCC Youth, Teen, Sports & Camps

(562) 426-7601, ext. [email protected]

Natalie Chernik

Program Coordinator, AJCC Youth, Teen, Sports & Camps


For more info. on Aquatics Programs contact

Sascha Bryan-Zwick

Alpert JCC Aquatics Manager


www.alpertjcc.orgDates to Remember!

Tuesday Nights At The Pool Are Back!Fun for the entire family. Delicious Dinners - Fun N’ GamesGreat Entertainment. Begins June 28

Thursday Night is Teen Night at the PoolChill by the pool and enjoy pizza and friends.Begins June 23

Nonprofit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 1713

Long Beach, CA

Call about Early Bird SpecialsNo Registration Fee!!!

SAVE MONEY NOW!

3801 East Willow Street • Long Beach CA 90815(562) 426-7601 • www.alpertjcc.org

June 20 - August 128 weeks of Summer Fun9am - 4pm (extended day available)

Camp Komaroff3 or 5 days per weekOur goal is to help youngsters cultivate friendships, develop a sense oftheir place in the world, and forge connections to their camp group,their family, and to the Jewish community, through a variety of indoorand outdoor activities and experiences.

Camp Komaroff activities include• Sports • Field Trips • Science • Ga Ga • Arts & Crafts

• Judaic Learning Experiences/Israeli Culture • Junior Maccabi Games

• Music • Computer Lab • Dance & Drama • Cooking • Group Games

• Team Building • Oneg Shabbat • Theme Days • Special Visitors

• Two All-Camp Overnights at the "J" (Thursday, July 7 & Thursday, July 28)

Field Trip Schedule (Trips are on Wednesdays; schedule subject to change.)Knott's Berry Farm................................................June 22Soak City ..................................................................June 29Columbia Memorial Space Center ......................July 6California Science Center/IMAX ........................July 13Wild Rivers ..............................................................July 20L.A. ZOO....................................................................July 27Redondo Beach Seaside Lagoon ........................August 3Taco Bell Discovery Science Center..................August 10

Digital FilmmakingAugust 22-26 (Mon-Fri, 1-4pm)Grades 6 & upHands-on, immersive experience in digital filmmaking.Students work in small groups to make a film, learningall aspects of production including planning, writing,shooting, editing and scoring. Camp will culminate witha private film screening on Friday afternoon for familyand friends. (Can be combined with morning program for a

full day; see registration form)

Summer Fun Day OptionChoose only the days you need!Post-Camp Summer Fun DaysAugust 29, 30, 31, 9am-4pm or 7am-6pm

Camp “J” CrewChill with your friends all over town & at the “J”Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm (extended hours available)Includes field trips, overnights, and Days at the J*Days @ the J Include: Judaics, Tzedakah/Community Service, Cooking, Crafts,Swimming and Sports.

Extended Days Option:Mornings & afternoons7-9am & 4-6pmFor teens who can’t get enough of the “J”.For One Low Weekly Price

JCC Camp KomaroffGrades 1-6

Teen SummerGrades 6 & up

Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

June 20-24 Park Lucky Strike Bowling Knott’s Berry Farm Beach Day @ the J*

June 27-July 1 Park Ice Skating Soak City Beach Day @ the J*

July 4-8 No Camp Movies BeachSix Flags/

Overnight @ J Day @ the J*

July 11-15 Park Boomers Dave & Busters Beach Day @ the J*

July 18-22 Park Beach Wild Rivers Day @ the J* Orange County Fair

July 25-29 ParkShopping

Scavenger Hunt BeachUniversal Studios/Overnight @ J Day @ the J*

August 1-5 Park Sky High Sports Medieval Times Beach Day @ the J*

August 8-13 Park Kayaking iFLY Indoor Skydiving Beach Day @ the J*

August 15-19 Park Putting Edge California Adventure Beach Day @ the J*

August 22-26 Digital Filmmaking: See below for details.

Trips & Schedule subject to change

Teen Summer Stock 2011Presents Fame: The MusicalJune 20-July 245 week program • Monday - Friday 1pm-5pmExplore your theatrical side while hanging at the "J"with friends old and new! This year's Summer Stockproduction of Fame provides opportunities for

teens to participate in singing, dancing, acting, prop and costume prep, and more. Fiveweeks of preparation Mon. thru Fri. afternoons lead up to performances on Wed, July 20,Thur, July 21, Sat, July 23 & Sun, July 24.Auditions will take place during the first week; teens must be registered for SummerStock in order to audition.

Set during the 1980’s at New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts,"Fame-The Musical" is a bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group ofstudents as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work.

Summer Stock MorningsFor a minimal weekly fee, Summer Stock Teens can spend their mornings at the “J” andenjoy sports, swimming, cooking, crafts and more. Enroll for one week, or all five!

Counselor in Training (CIT)Leadership ProgramGrades 9-12Session l: June 20-July 15 / Session ll: July 18-August 12Teens develop leadership skills, acquire experience working with youngcampers and participate in special CIT workshops. CITs will spend part of theirweek working with a Camp Komaroff group or in an Early Childhood Educationclassroom in order to gain practical experience, and a portion of their week intraining sessions and team building activities. They’ll assist in a wide range ofactivities, including swimming, field trips, sports, crafts and more.Note: To be accepted into the CIT program, teens must fill out anapplication and be interviewed by CIT Director.

(This program can be combined with Summer Stock)

Camp Komaroff

Offers Flexible SchedulingAt Camp Komaroff, we know that you and your family have uniquescheduling needs; we strive to give you a summer experience thatfits those needs. Check out our flexible camp scheduling below:

Extended Day OptionMorning & afternoon childcare

7-9am & 4-6pmFor kids who just can’t get enough of Camp Komaroff Fun!

For One Low Weekly Price


Camp Options

Summer Fun Day OptionBe in on the Summer Fun right from the beginningand stay to the very end.

Post-Camp Summer Fun Days(can be combined with Specialty/Sports Camps - See Registration form)August 15-19 (Mon-Fri)August 22-26 (Mon-Fri)August 29-31 (Mon-Wed)9am-4pm or 7am-6pmChoose only the days you need!

Thursday Night isTeen Night at the Pool

For Teens Grades 6 & upBeginning Thursday, June 23

5pm – 8pm$7 gets you dinner, dessert & beverages. Come on down with your friends & chillax.

Martial Arts Camps with Sensei MacJuly 25-29 / August 1-5 Choose one week or both!

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri • 9am-NoonAges 3-12Two weeks of martial arts instruction led by the JCC’s own Sensei Mac. All Levels Welcome.• Week of July 25: Mixed Martial Arts & Self Defense• Week of August 1: Jiu Jit Su, Grappling, & Ground Sparring

Let’s Get Physical: Fit Camp for KidsAugust 8-12

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri • 9am-NoonAges 6-12Getting fit and staying fit can be a BLAST! Our new Fit Camp for kids combines circuit training,games, art, and nutrition education. Circuit training components may include Skillastics, yoga,Zumba, X-Box Kinect, Wii, light weights, and much, much more!

AJCC/ Webby Beginning Cheer CampAugust 22-26

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri • 9am-NoonAges 6-12Learn basic cheer skills, including splits, bridges, kicks, jumps, formations and hip hop/cheerroutines to age-appropriate music. Perfect for kids with lots of team spirit!

Half-Day CampsMon, Tues, Thurs, Fri • 9am-Noon (unless otherwise noted)

Can be combined with Combo Package

Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGOs® with Play-Well TEKnologiesJune 20-24 / August 22-26 Choose one or both!• Pre-Engineering with LEGOs® ........................Ages 5-7..................9am-12pm• Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGOs®....Ages 8-12................1pm-4pmExplore concepts in physics, engineering and architecture. In Pre-Engineering, buildtowns, cities & star bases! In Engineering FUNdamentals, design & build motorizedmachines, houses, pyramids, bridges, catapults, buildings & other creations.Neither the Alpert JCC nor Play-Well TEKnologies is affiliated with the LEGO® Group.

Fresh from the Garden Cooking CampJune 27-July 1Young chefs prepare & taste healthy, delicious & easy-to-prepare meals, desserts,and snacks. They’ll bring home a garden-patch full of recipes at the end of the week!

Gifts from the Heart Crafters’ CampJuly 11-15Show someone special you care with personalized gifts to give all year round, including soap,candy jars, note cards, candles, food gifts & more. We will create 2 or 3 different gifts to takehome each day!

Young Writers’ WorkshopJuly 18-22Discover the magic of the written word in this exciting camp focusing on prose & poetry,playwriting and more. Explore, share & listen in a workshop setting, while learning technique &style along the way.

Musical Theater - MYART at the “J” presents “Honk!”July 25-August 12 (3 Week Camp)Instruction in voice, acting and movement help kids develop self-confidence and team-work;3 weeks of rehearsals will culminate with the original musical production, "Honk!", amusical twist on the story of the Ugly Duckling who finds his inner beauty.

Mad Science - Mornings & AfternoonsAugust 15-19 (Mon-Friday)Mornings: The World, Science, & You! (ages 6-12)Send secret messages using special codes, learn about the environment, explore howNewton's laws are at work in your favorite sport & become a young astronaut for a day,in this fabulous new camp.Afternoons: Red-Hot Robots (ages 8-12) (Must be at least 8 yrs old to participate)It's "Robots 101" as you learn the science of circuits, Asimov's Laws of Robotics, andapplications of robotic technology. Use all of this knowledge and skill to build your veryown working robot to take home with you at the end of camp!

Sports CampsAges vary by camp

Specialty CampsAges 6-12

Combo Package Add the second half of the camp day to any Specialty or Sports Camp to create 5 full days of

camp fun...we’ll even include our Wednesday field trip at no extra cost!

Half-Day CampsSports Camps can be combined with Combo Package

Pete Davis LegendsBasketball CampJuly 11-15 / July 18-22Choose one week or both!Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri9am-NoonBoys & Girls ages 6-14Join us for two weeks of summer hoops at the J, led byformer Michigan State and NBA player Pete Davis. Learn basketball skills through

individual & group instruction, scrimmages and lectures, withcoaching by former NBA pros including Pete Davis & Mike"Crusher" Davis. Expect surprises, like last summer’s specialguest coach Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, and Jeffery “TwirleeDeLite” Dollison, former Harlem Globetrotter. All levels welcome. Players will receive a Pete Davis Legends Jersey.

The British are back in Long Beach!

Challenger Sports BritishSoccer Campat Westerly SchoolJune 27-July 1Mon-FriAges 3-16The Alpert JCC and ChallengerSports partner to offer soccercamps for kids from 3-16 years old.In this unique cross-cultural

experience, our British coaching staff helps kids enjoy socceras never before, with an emphasis on individual skill development,a daily World Cup-style Tournament, and much more!Register online at www.challengersports.com by May 13th andreceive a FREE Challenger Sports game jersey. ($40 value!)Select the Barbara & Ray Alpert JCC as your camp choice.

Combo Package Add the second half of the camp day to any Specialty or Sports Camp to create 5 full days of

camp fun...we’ll even include our Wednesday field trip at no extra cost!

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Teen Summer Stock 2011Presents Fame: The MusicalJune 20-July 245 week program • Monday - Friday 1pm-5pmExplore your theatrical side while hanging at the "J"with friends old and new! This year's Summer Stockproduction of Fame provides opportunities for

teens to participate in singing, dancing, acting, prop and costume prep, and more. Fiveweeks of preparation Mon. thru Fri. afternoons lead up to performances on Wed, July 20,Thur, July 21, Sat, July 23 & Sun, July 24.Auditions will take place during the first week; teens must be registered for SummerStock in order to audition.

Set during the 1980’s at New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts,"Fame-The Musical" is a bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group ofstudents as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work.

Summer Stock MorningsFor a minimal weekly fee, Summer Stock Teens can spend their mornings at the “J” andenjoy sports, swimming, cooking, crafts and more. Enroll for one week, or all five!

Counselor in Training (CIT)Leadership ProgramGrades 9-12Session l: June 20-July 15 / Session ll: July 18-August 12Teens develop leadership skills, acquire experience working with youngcampers and participate in special CIT workshops. CITs will spend part of theirweek working with a Camp Komaroff group or in an Early Childhood Educationclassroom in order to gain practical experience, and a portion of their week intraining sessions and team building activities. They’ll assist in a wide range ofactivities, including swimming, field trips, sports, crafts and more.Note: To be accepted into the CIT program, teens must fill out anapplication and be interviewed by CIT Director.

(This program can be combined with Summer Stock)

Camp Komaroff

Offers Flexible SchedulingAt Camp Komaroff, we know that you and your family have uniquescheduling needs; we strive to give you a summer experience thatfits those needs. Check out our flexible camp scheduling below:

Extended Day OptionMorning & afternoon childcare

7-9am & 4-6pmFor kids who just can’t get enough of Camp Komaroff Fun!

For One Low Weekly Price


Camp Options

Summer Fun Day OptionBe in on the Summer Fun right from the beginningand stay to the very end.

Post-Camp Summer Fun Days(can be combined with Specialty/Sports Camps - See Registration form)August 15-19 (Mon-Fri)August 22-26 (Mon-Fri)August 29-31 (Mon-Wed)9am-4pm or 7am-6pmChoose only the days you need!

Thursday Night isTeen Night at the Pool

For Teens Grades 6 & upBeginning Thursday, June 23

5pm – 8pm$7 gets you dinner, dessert & beverages. Come on down with your friends & chillax.

June 20 - August 128 weeks of Summer Fun9am - 4pm (extended day available)

Camp Komaroff3 or 5 days per weekOur goal is to help youngsters cultivate friendships, develop a sense oftheir place in the world, and forge connections to their camp group,their family, and to the Jewish community, through a variety of indoorand outdoor activities and experiences.

Camp Komaroff activities include• Sports • Field Trips • Science • Ga Ga • Arts & Crafts

• Judaic Learning Experiences/Israeli Culture • Junior Maccabi Games

• Music • Computer Lab • Dance & Drama • Cooking • Group Games

• Team Building • Oneg Shabbat • Theme Days • Special Visitors

• Two All-Camp Overnights at the "J" (Thursday, July 7 & Thursday, July 28)

Field Trip Schedule (Trips are on Wednesdays; schedule subject to change.)Knott's Berry Farm................................................June 22Soak City ..................................................................June 29Columbia Memorial Space Center ......................July 6California Science Center/IMAX ........................July 13Wild Rivers ..............................................................July 20L.A. ZOO....................................................................July 27Redondo Beach Seaside Lagoon ........................August 3Taco Bell Discovery Science Center..................August 10

Digital FilmmakingAugust 22-26 (Mon-Fri, 1-4pm)Grades 6 & upHands-on, immersive experience in digital filmmaking.Students work in small groups to make a film, learningall aspects of production including planning, writing,shooting, editing and scoring. Camp will culminate witha private film screening on Friday afternoon for familyand friends. (Can be combined with morning program for a

full day; see registration form)

Summer Fun Day OptionChoose only the days you need!Post-Camp Summer Fun DaysAugust 29, 30, 31, 9am-4pm or 7am-6pm

Camp “J” CrewChill with your friends all over town & at the “J”Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm (extended hours available)Includes field trips, overnights, and Days at the J*Days @ the J Include: Judaics, Tzedakah/Community Service, Cooking, Crafts,Swimming and Sports.

Extended Days Option:Mornings & afternoons7-9am & 4-6pmFor teens who can’t get enough of the “J”.For One Low Weekly Price

JCC Camp KomaroffGrades 1-6


Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

June 20-24 Park Lucky Strike Bowling Knott’s Berry Farm Beach Day @ the J*

June 27-July 1 Park Ice Skating Soak City Beach Day @ the J*

July 4-8 No Camp Movies BeachSix Flags/

Overnight @ J Day @ the J*

July 11-15 Park Boomers Dave & Busters Beach Day @ the J*

July 18-22 Park Beach Wild Rivers Day @ the J* Orange County Fair

July 25-29 ParkShopping

Scavenger Hunt BeachUniversal Studios/Overnight @ J Day @ the J*

August 1-5 Park Sky High Sports Medieval Times Beach Day @ the J*

August 8-13 Park Kayaking iFLY Indoor Skydiving Beach Day @ the J*

August 15-19 Park Putting Edge California Adventure Beach Day @ the J*

August 22-26 Digital Filmmaking: See below for details.

Trips & Schedule subject to change

Youth Swim Teamwith Coach Rafe Montes Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5:15-6:30pmTuesday & Friday, 8-9:15amAges: 6-14Become a stronger swimmer; train to improve swim stroke and technique. Compete in optional swim meets (additional cost for meets).Start anytime!Session l: June 2-30Session ll: July 1-29Session lll: August 1-31FREE Tryouts: Mon, 5-5:30pmvisit www.alpertjcc.org for prices

Prep Swim Teamwith Coach Rafe Montes

Tuesday, Thursday, 4:30-5:15pmAges: 5-12

Learn strokes & flip turns; improve technique & gain endurance.Prep Swim Team is a stepping stone from swim lessons to the Youth Swim Team.

Start anytime!Session l: June 2-30Session ll: July 1-29

Session lll: August 1-31FREE Tryouts: Tue, 5-5:30pm

visit www.alpertjcc.org for prices

Summer Aquatics

Youth Water PoloJoin Today!Monday & Wednesday, 4-5pmAges: 5-10Learn the basics of ball handling and shootingwhile improving swim skills. Work on treadingwater and swim strokes specific for water polo.2 Weekend Tournaments/Scrimmage Games.FREE Tryouts: Mon & Wed, 4-5pm

Start anytime!Session l: June 20-July 20 (5 Wks)Session ll: July 25-August 31 (5 Wks + 1 Wk FREE)$65/AJCC Member; $75/Public*Must be USA Water Polo Member ($35-$55 per year)FREE H2O Polo T-Shirt & Team Photos

3801 East Willow Street • Long Beach, CA 90815Sascha Bryan-Zwick, Aquatics Director (562)426-7601, ext. 1035

[email protected] • www.alpertjcc.org

Swim University3801 East Willow Street • Long Beach, CA 90815

Sascha Bryan-Zwick, Aquatics Director (562)426-7601, ext. [email protected] • www.alpertjcc.org

Group Swim ClassesMonday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday

Come to the “J” & get your child water safe for the Summer!

Tiny Tots: Ages: 3-5 (1:4 ratio)9-9:30am / 1:30-2pm / 2:30-3pm

Beginner: Ages: 4-6 (1:4 ratio)9:30-10am / 2-2:30pm / 3-3:30pm

Advanced Beginner Ages: 5-8 (1:6 ratio)10-10:30am / 3:30-4pm

FREE 10 min. Tryout lessons, Fri.May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17

Session l: June 20-July 14 (4 wks)Session ll: July 18-August 11 (4 wks)

Session lll: August 15-25 (2 wks)$75/AJCC Member; $90/Public, 4 week session

$37.50/AJCC Member; $45/Public, 2 week sessionSpots fill quickly, sign up starts in May!

Private SwimLessons

1-on-1 InstructionAll ages

Learn how to swim with one of our Swim University instructors.(4) 15 min lessons: $95/AJCC Member; $150/Public

(4) 30 min lessons: $120/AJCC Member; $180/PublicLessons fill quickly, Sign up today!

ACA AccreditationSummer Youth & Teen Programs at the Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center are accredited by the American Camp Association.Accreditation is a distinction achieved by only 25% of those camps seeking to meet the high standards set forth by the ACA. To earn accreditation,we willingly comply with over 250 health, safety, and program quality standards; these standards have been trusted by parents for more thanhalf a century. We've invested in accreditation for over twenty years because we believe that the values of the American Camp Associationmirror the values so important to the Alpert JCC: Community, Respect, and the Health and Safety of our most precious resource, our children.

Friday, May 13Last day for Early Bird Discount!

Friday, June 3Last day to make changes without penalty

Monday, June 20Full Summer Program Begins



Wed, Thur, Sat, Sun, July 20, 21, 23, 24Teen Summer Stock Performances of “Fame”

Friday, August 12MYART at the “J” Performance of “Honk”

Wednesday, August 31Last Day of Summer Programming

Wednesday, September 7Kids' University After School Program Begins

ContactsLinda Sunshine Keiles

Director, AJCC Youth, Teen, Sports & Camps


Natalie Chernik

Program Coordinator, AJCC Youth, Teen, Sports & Camps


For more info. on Aquatics Programs contact

Sascha Bryan-Zwick

Alpert JCC Aquatics Manager


www.alpertjcc.orgDates to Remember!

Tuesday Nights At The Pool Are Back!Fun for the entire family. Delicious Dinners - Fun N’ GamesGreat Entertainment. Begins June 28

Thursday Night is Teen Night at the PoolChill by the pool and enjoy pizza and friends.Begins June 23

Nonprofit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 1713

Long Beach, CA

Call about Early Bird SpecialsNo Registration Fee!!!

SAVE MONEY NOW!

3801 East Willow Street • Long Beach CA 90815(562) 426-7601 • www.alpertjcc.org

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