Camp Shalom 2015

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Addison-Penzak JCC of Silicon ValleyLevy Family Campus

Camps for ages 18 months-16 years

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Camp Shalom is proud to be an American Camp Association accredited camp. ACA accreditation assures parents that Camp Shalom cares enough to have had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond California regulations. Camp Shalom met over 300 standards including health, safety, staff qualifications, training and emergency management to earn and maintain this accreditation.

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David McCullough is Director of Pashoshim and Katan, our preschool camp programs. He has been at the APJCC since September 1991 and has worn a variety of hats, including working with the APJCC Preschool, Kidspace, summer camps, and sports and enrichment programs. During the school year he is an APJCC Preschool teacher and the Director of Early Childhood Enrichment.

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Jason Goldstein, Camp Director, has been at the JCC since 2008. He is famous among the campers for his love of fun, and especially for his love of cheese. He graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Public Relations in 2008 and received his MBA in 2013 from California State University Monterey Bay. You can always find Jason discussing either sports or Disneyland, as he is a real expert on those subjects. Jason is married to Kaila, whom he met at the JCC.

Josh Glincher, Assistant Camp Director, started at Camp Shalom as a camper in 1998 and has been involved with camp and the JCC ever since. Josh is a graduate from the University of the Pacific, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in law. In his spare time Josh enjoys playing sports, hanging out with his new dog and spending time with his wife Samantha.

What sets Camp Shalom apart?

• American Camping Association Accredited.

One of only a few accredited camps in the

South Bay.

• Fun, friendly and engaging staff. Every staff

member is CPR and First Aid Certified, has

completed a fingerprint and LiveScan, and

has completed a camp orientation and

training session.

• Licensed preschool age program with fully

qualified staff in Pashoshim and Katan.

• Onsite, heated pool for daily swimming

• Large onsite athletic fields, 4 tennis

courts, full-sized dual gymnasium, and

2 playgrounds

• 2 creative art studios, Science and Nature

station, 3 dance studios

• Fully equipped theater auditorium, air-

conditioned classrooms

• Certified LVN Camp Nurse on staff

Why doesn’t the JCC offer “drop-in”

programming? We want children to create

lasting friendships and develop a connection to

a stable peer group through their recreational

camp experiences, while maintaining proper

ACA ratios.

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All campers (in programs for ages 4 years and up) receive Red Cross-certified swim instruction daily!

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NEW THIS SUMMER!Four Sessions of CircusImprovChoreographyHollywood BoundShow TunesArt ExplorationJunk ArtOvernight Sports ProgramMinecraft LEGOTwo 5-Week Preschool SessionsMuch More!

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Open your child’s eyes to a world of exploration and friends.

Pashoshim is a nurturing enrichment program for toddlers who will be 18 months old by the start of the summer. The classroom is a safe and stimulating environment for toddlers to explore and grow. Children are given loving attention from our caring staff.

Activities include art, tactile, music and movement, and water play. Our summer program also features opportunities for participation in special events with Katan (our 2-4 year old program), such as animal programs, guest entertainers, and all-camp Shabbat celebrations, as well as weekly “mystery” readers.

The summer camp for toddlers is a 10-week session that begins on June 15th and ends on August 20th. Your options are a Full or Half day program, with 3 or 5 days available.

The adult to child ratio in Pashoshim is 1:4.

Pashoshim campers must be 18 months old by June 15th, 2015. No camp 8/21.

Ages: For our youngest campers, ages 18-24 months

CAMP COSTS | Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 pricesFees for the 10-week session are as follows.Days per week Times JCC Member Non-Member3 half days 9:00am-12:30pm MWF $2260 $26705 half days 9:00am-12:30pm M-F $3055 $34603 full days 9:00am-6:00pm MWF $3210 $36205 full days 9:00am-6:00pm M-F $4900 $5315

Extended Care: Contracting monthly for Kif Kef (extended care) is not available for children enrolled in our Pashoshim class. Pashoshim children must be morning or full day only.

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Our StaffPashoshim and Katan are licensed and operate as part of the APJCC Preschool. The staffing is separate from the Camp Shalom staffing for grades K-10.

Many of our APJCC Preschool teachers serve as Pashoshim and Katan counselors. Our special staff is carefully selected for their superior educational background, professional experience, and warmth and sensitivity to young children.

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Take a fun-filled day camp experience for ages 2 to 4 years, add a huge helping of qualified knowledgeable preschool teachers, buckets upon buckets of water, toss in snakes and animals, layer it with plenty of clay and paint, spice it with music and dance, and top it with friends, sun, and fun…And you have Katan!

Katan is a stimulating and nurturing introduction to a camp experience filled with hands-on, age appropriate activities. Activities include outdoor water play, arts and crafts, music, and games. Special onsite events include bounce houses, dance parties, animal programs, guest entertainers, and all camp Shabbat, as well as weekly “mystery” readers.

Swimming (ages 3-4) Under strict supervision, three-year-olds will go to the JCC’s Aquatics Center and enjoy a kiddy pool experience where they can splash and play to their heart’s content. Campers in our four–year-old groups will be swim tested, placed into appropriate age/ability groups, and receive two “swim lesson” days and one “recreational swim” day each week. Ariot Children will get an extra swim time on Fridays (two “recreational swim” days each week).

The adult to child ratio in Katan is age 2 years 1:6, age 3 years 1:8, and age 4 years 1:9.

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KatanAges: For campers ages 2-4 years

Katan DatesSession 1 June 15th-July 17th (5 weeks)Session 2 July 20th-August 20th (5 weeks) No camp on Friday 8/21

Kif Kef (extended care for Katan)Daily before and after-camp extended care is available for our half-day and full-day programs for an additional fee. Hours: 7:30-9:00am and 12:30-6:00pm (minimum enrollment required). Hourly Kif Kef is also available. You will receive Kif Kef forms in the parent packet once your child is registered. Kif Kef block rates are available for 7:30-9:00am, 12:30-4:00pm, and 4:00-6:00pm. For details, see www.siliconvalleyjcc.org/camp

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CAMP COSTS | Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 pricesGroup Name Age Time Days JCC Member JCC Non-Member (per session) (per session)Ariot (Lions) 4yr by 9/1/15 9:00am-4:00pm M-F $1920 $2125N’marim (Tigers) 4yr by 9/1/15 9:00am-12:30pm M-F $1315 $1520Sh’fanim (Rabbits) 3yr by 9/1/15 9:00am-12:30pm M-F $1315 $1520Shualim (Foxes) 3yr by 9/1/15 9:00am-12:30pm MWF $990 $1195Tukim (Parrots) 2yr by 6/15/15 9:00am-12:30pm M-F $1525 $1730Avazim (Geese) 2yr by 6/15/15 9:00am-12:30pm MWF $1100 $1310


Camp Shalom offers a high quality Traditional Day Camp program covering 8 weeks of the summer. Campers are split into three age groups: Yeledim for Kindergarten, Sabra for grades 1-2, and Kadima for grades 3-6.

All campers participate in activities including Arts & Crafts, Nature, Israeli Culture, Drama, Music, Sports, and Cooking. Campers will swim in the APJCC’s heated pool each day they are on site, and instructional swim is provided by APJCC swim instructors twice per week. Lifeguards are always on duty. Campers in grades 1-6 will also enjoy local field trips throughout the summer.

Each week will have a brand new schedule and exciting theme.

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Session Dates:Session 1: 6/15-6/26Session 2: 6/29-7/10Session 3: 7/13-7/24Session 4: 7/27-8/7Want to extend your summer fun by a week or two? Camp Shalom offers one-week additional sessions from 6/8-6/12 and 8/10-8/14. For details, see page 11.

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Sample Daily Schedule9:00am - Arrival & Morning Songs9:30am - Sports10:15am - Art11:00am - Cooking11:45am - Lunch & Playground12:30pm - Science1:15pm - Swimming2:30pm - Children’s Choice Electives4:00pm - Pick Up


CAMP COSTS | Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 prices$660 JCC Member, $760 Non-member (for 2014 prices, see www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/camp)

Extended Care: The JCC’s youth lounge, Club J, will be home to Camp Shalom’s Extended Care this year. Come join the fun after camp with rock climbing, light up walls, reading corner, arts and crafts,jumpy houses, and much more!

Extended Care Times Extended Care Cost for Two Weeks7:30am-9:00am and 4:00pm-6:00pm M: $110 NM: $125

NEW THEMES: We have a different theme each week!

Session 1: Shalomstock | Ooey GooeySession 2: Globe Trotters | PirateSession 3: Maccabi | Wet & WildSession 4: Welcome to the Jungle | Adventureland

Madrichim (entering grades 7-8)If you’re in middle school and want to have some fun this summer, then join your friends at Camp Shalom! Daily activities may include wacky games, contests, making movies, leadership activities, sports, and cool crafts. Every day at camp we will go to the pool and spend time swimming, relaxing in the sun and hanging out with friends. Madrichim campers also go on a weekly field trip to exciting locations and participate in activities such as rock climbing, water slides, miniature golfing, and going to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. What are you waiting for? Join us this summer and let the fun begin.

Yoetz (C.I.T program) (entering grades 9-10)Become a counselor-in-training (CIT)! You’ll learn to lead both younger children and your own peers. The CIT program grows much more than just a camp counselor. The program is a rigorous and challenging adventure that will give you the skills to deal effectively with people of all ages, and the chance to practice these skills in a supportive setting generous with both feedback and mentorship—all the ingredients for you to develop the life skills you’ll need to succeed at school, in the workplace, and maybe even at home. CITs will receive certification in CPR and First Aid and earn 120 hours of community service for school for each completed session.

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Madrichim DatesSession 1: 6/15-6/26Session 2: 6/29-7/10Session 3: 7/13-7/24Session 4: 7/27-8/7

Yoetz DatesTwo 4-week sessions: 6/15-7/10 and 7/13-8/7

Time9:00am-4:00pm

CAMP COSTS | Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 pricesMadrichim$395 JCC Member, $455 Non-Members*Register before 3/31, and receive 2014 prices! See website for pricing.

Yoetz $320 JCC Member, $365 Non-Member*Register before 3/31, and receive 2014 prices! See website for pricing.Note: Fees for Yoetz must be paid in full at the time of registration. Enroll early! Spaces are limited.


Habima HessHabima is Hebrew for “the stage,” and Habima Hess is the name for our performing arts programs at camp.

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Circus (entering grades K-6)You’ll learn a variety of circus arts in this intensive program: ball walking, plate spinning, poi (balls on strings), diabolo (Chinese yo-yo), acrobatics, rope climbing, silks, juggling, tightrope walking, and more.

Classes are taught by professional circus performers from 888Monkeys. Each 2-week session culminates in a performance for family and friends in the APJCC Auditorium at 2:30pm on the last Friday of the camp session, complete with costumes, make-up, music, props and circus equipment.

For circus campers in grades K-2, we provide a special program that is half-day circus, half-day traditional camp. Campers get all the fun and excitement of the circus program in the morning and follow it up in the afternoon with traditional camp activities such as swimming, art, and science. Campers in grades K-2 will still be included in the end of session show.

For circus campers in grades 3-6, we offer a full day circus camp experience so that they can perfect their circus skills.

Dates: Session 1: 6/15-6/26Session 2: 6/29-7/10Session 3: 7/13-7/24Session 4: 7/27-8/7Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Cost: JCC Member: $690; JCC non-member: $795Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 prices! See website for pricing.


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Improv (entering grades 2-6)Improv is a form of theater in which the actors use improvisational acting techniques to perform spontaneously. Improvisers will use the audience’s suggestions to guide their performance as they create dialog, setting, and plot. This develops acting skills and is also a great tool to break out of your shell, build communication skills, create self esteem, and all around assist in social settings. Campers will play improv games and learn basic acting skills.Dates: 6/29-7/3 Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: JCC Member: $335; JCC Non-Member: $380

Show Tunes (entering grades 3-8)Everyone enjoys singing and dancing to their favorite movie soundtracks. Show Tunes campers will work on their singing and dancing skills as they put together a short performance at the end of the week-long session. Dates: 7/27-7/31 Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: JCC Member: $335; JCC Non-Member: $380

Hollywood Bound (entering grades 3-8)Using scenes from current film and television scripts as well as new material straight from their imaginations, campers will perform “on camera” every day. They will explore and work on monologues, scenes, and television commercials. Campers will receive a DVD of all of their scenes at the end of the session. Dates: 8/3-8/7 Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: JCC Member: $335; JCC Non-Member: $380


Art Exploration (entering grades 1-6)Campers in this in-depth art camp will focus on many different genres of visual art. Campers will begin their week with an exciting trip to the San Jose Museum of Art for inspiration and will work with different art mediums for the rest of the week. No formal art training is needed—just lots of enthusiasm and a love of the creative process.Dates: 6/15-6/19 Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: JCC Member: $335; JCC Non-Member: $380

Junk Art (entering grades 1-6)As they say, “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” In this innovative camp, be prepared to create masterpieces with everyday items. Projects will be formed using mediums such as old CDs, bottle caps, tin boxes, old silverware, and more. At the end of the week, we will display the creations for the entire camp at the Friday Shabbat program.Dates: 6/22-6/26 Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: JCC Member: $335; JCC Non-Member: $380

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Creative ArtsExplore the visual arts, turn trash into treasure, or cook up a storm in Camp Shalom’s creative arts programs.

Culinary Creations (entering grades 1-6)Campers will prepare and eat delectable recipes from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Israel, as they learn to make appetizers, main courses, and desserts. All recipes will be compiled into a keepsake cookbook so your young chef can recreate these fabulous recipes at home. Campers will even make their own lunch each day.Dates: 7/20-7/24 Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: JCC Member: $335; JCC Non-Member: $380

All of our creative arts programs will provide campers with projects that they can bring home and share with the entire family. Campers will also get a chance to showcase their work to the rest of camp on the last day of the session.

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Extend your summer fun by a week or two with our pre and post camp weeks, learn engineering with LEGO®, or travel to Southern California for a week.

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Love LEGO®? Then this is the camp for you. In partnership with Play-Well TEKnologies, campers will have fun learning engineering through the use of LEGOs. Campers will use motors, batteries, rubber bands, and much more to make their LEGOs move, launch, and drive. Each LEGO camp session is one week long and runs 9:00am-4:00pm. Early bird discount: Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 prices! See website for 2014 pricing.

Session 1: LEGO® Jedi (Star Wars). June 29-July 3, ages 5-7 years.Young Jedi will explore worlds far, far away and engineering principles right in front of them. Defeat the Empire by designing and refining LEGO X-Wings, R2-units, and settlements on far-flung edges of the galaxy. Imagination and engineering combine to create motorized and architectural projects such as energy catapults, shield generators and defense turrets. Cost: JCC Member: $365; JCC Non-Member: $415

Session 2: Minecraft Survival Game using LEGO®. July 6-10, ages 8-12 years.Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO! Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game. Roll the dice to mine for resources, craft tools, and watch out for Creepers! This ultimate LEGO Minecraft experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors, using gameplay elements and characters inspired by the popular Minecraft video game. Students will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO. Cost: JCC Member $365; JCC Non-Member $415

Session 3: LEGO® Super Heroes. July 27-July 31, ages 5-7 years.Save the world with LEGO® Super Heroes! Build the hideouts and vehicles of your favorite caped crusaders and learn what makes them not only Super Heroes, but Super Hero Engineers! An experienced Play-Well instructor guides young heroes as they design, build, and save a city where ingenuity and imagination can solve any conflict. Cost: JCC Member $365; JCC Non-Member $415

Blast Off with Camp Shalom: Pre Camp Week (entering grades K-6)Get geared up for camp the right way as we enjoy this space-themed blast off to the summer. Campers will enjoy bounce houses, sports, cooking, and much more. This is a great way for returning campers to see old friends and for new campers to get a jump start on making new friends.Dates: 6/8-6/12 Time: 9:00am-4:00pm Cost: JCC Member: $335; JCC Non-Member: $380 Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 prices! See website for pricing.

Say Aloha to Camp Shalom: Post Camp Week (entering grades K-6)Don’t want summer to end? Join us for one final week of camp during this Hawaiian-themed week. We will enjoy inflatable obstacle courses, science projects, and end with a fun luau.Dates: 8/10-8/14 Time: 9:00am-4:00pm Cost: JCC Member: $335; JCC Non-Member: $380Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 prices! See website for pricing.


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Southern California Adventure (entering 7th-10th grades)Head south to soak up the sun! We’ll explore Disneyland and California Adventure, as well as Universal Studios Hollywood. There will be team-building activities as well as special Disney-inspired scavenger hunts. The trip includes meals, hotel accommodations, tickets, and transportation. Dates: 7/13-7/17Cost: JCC Member: $870; JCC Non-Member: $1025 Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 prices! See website for pricing.

Home and Away Sports Camp (entering grades 3-6)This is the ultimate combination of a day and overnight sports camp experience, designed for the young athlete who is looking to focus on skill development including teamwork, coordination, and confidence through fun drills and games.

Spend the first week at the APJCC’s Camp Shalom with amazing coaches and counselors and then continue the sports camp experience during the second week at JCC Maccabi Sports Camp, an immersive Jewish sports overnight camp community located in Atherton.

Over the course of two weeks, campers sharpen their fundamentals by working with high-level coaches to strengthen specific skills in the core sport of their choice and practice Jewish values on and off the athletic field.

Join us for the only sports camp that combines the comfort of a day camp and the immersive experience of a residential camp, for a summer your athlete will never forget.Dates: 6/29-7/12Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: JCC Member: $1700; JCC Non-Member: $1900

DanceDanceAPJCC Dance Academy, Summer Style (ages 5-8 years)Our camp offers all styles of dance: jazz, tap, ballet, and hip hop. Each day we’ll learn a new routine, make a craft and play fun games. Your dancer will learn the latest moves, make friends, and have an amazing time. The first half of the day campers will participate in the dance specialty, and the second half of the day incorporate into traditional camp (see p. 6).Pre-Camp Session: 6/8-6/12, 9:00am-4:00pm Post-Camp Session: 8/10-8/14, 9:00am-4:00pmRegister before 3/31 and receive 2014 prices! Cost: JCC Member: $430; JCC Non-Member: $515

Cheer & Dance (ages 7-10 years)Learn the fundamentals of cheerleading along with dance technique, hip hop, and acro. This class is great for beginners who want to learn the basics. The first half of the day, campers will participate in the dance specialty, and the second half of the day incorporate into traditional camp (see p. 6).Date & Time: 7/13-7/17, 9:00am-4:00pmCost: JCC Member: $430; JCC Non-Member: $515Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 prices! See website for pricing.

Summer Hip Hop and Jazz (ages 7-10 years)Camp Shalom is proud to partner with the APJCC Dance Academy to offer the coolest hip hop/ jazz experience for campers ages 7-10. Campers will learn a new hip hop or jazz routine each day, focusing on technique and style. The first half of the day, campers will participate in the dance specialty, and the second half of the day incorporate into traditional camp (see p. 6). Date & Time: 6/22-6/26, 9:00am-4:00pmCost: JCC Member: $430; JCC Non-Member: $515Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 prices! See website for pricing.

Choreography (entering grades 3-8)During this week-long camp, budding choreographers will study choreographed dances from--or inspired by--famous movie scenes and music. The first half of the day, campers will participate in the dance specialty, and the second half of the day incorporate into traditional camp (see p. 6).Dates: 7/6-7/10 Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: JCC Member: $335; JCC Non-Member: $380

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Tennis (entering grades 1-10)Campers will learn basic fundamentals and improve their game through footwork drills, games, strategy, and match play while having fun on the courts! Off the court, campers will participate in morning songs, daily swimming, and other fun. Campers will be divided up by skill level and paired with the instructor who is best suited for their level. Players must bring their own racquets.

Grades 1-2Campers will spend the first half of their day on the courts working with their instructors. During the second half of the day, campers will filter into traditional camp (see p. 6) to swim, do art projects, cook, and more!Dates: Tennis runs all summer long, from 6/15-8/7. Sign up for one-week or two-week sessions.Times: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: 1 week: JCC M: $385; JCC NM: $445 2 weeks: JCC M: $690; JCC NM: $795Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 prices! See website for pricing.

Grades 3-10Campers will focus on tennis the whole day! But, they’ll join the rest of the camp for morning songs, lunch, swimming, and other camp-wide activities.Dates: Tennis runs all summer long, from 6/15-8/7. Sign up for one-week or two-week sessions.Times: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: 1 week: JCC M: $385; JCC NM: $445 2 weeks: JCC M: $690; JCC NM: $795Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 prices! See website for pricing.


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Soccer (entering grades 1-6)Come out and kick-it with the PSA Royals as we enjoy the most popular sport on earth, SOCCER! Professionally trained coaches will ensure that players learn and improve on techniques and tactics. This program is great both for beginners and for experienced players looking to improve their skills. Campers will be placed into groups based on skill, not age, and paired with a coach best suited to work with that skill level.

Campers have the option of spending the first half of their day on the field and the second half of their day filter into traditional camp (see p. 6) to swim, do art projects, cook, and more, or spending a full day working on their soccer skills. When you register, please specify either “Soccer Half & Half” (this means you want your child to do soccer in the morning and traditional camp in the afternoon) or “Soccer Full” (this means a full day of soccer, although campers will still join the rest of camp for morning songs, lunch, swimming, and other camp-wide activities).

Dates: Each session is one week long. Dates include 6/8-6/12, 6/29-7/3, 7/6-7/10, 7/13-7/17, 7/20-7/24, 8/10-8/14.Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: Full Day: JCC M: $275 JCC NM: $325Cost: Half Day: JCC M: $150 JCC NM: $175Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 prices! See website for pricing.

Basketball (entering grades 1-6)6/22-6/26 and 6/29-7/3Filled with action, fun, and real basketball development, this camp focuses on fundamental skills and key topics including jump shots, dribbling, passing, rebounding, free throws, defense, and court positioning. These skills are honed in a series of daily games and competitions.Dates: Sign up for either or both of these one-week sessions: 6/22-6/26 and 6/29-7/3.Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: JCC Member $335; JCC Non-Member: $380

Dodgeball and Gaga (entering grades 1-6)That’s right, your favorite camp activi-ties are now available as a one-week specialty camp! Campers will work up a sweat as they learn different versions of dodge-ball and gaga. The week will end with campers hav-ing a jumping good time visiting Sky High Sports to play dodgeball on trampolines! Space is limited for this camp so be sure to enroll early. We offer a one-week session for 1st and 2nd graders, and a separate one-week session for 3rd-6th graders.Dates: 7/27-7/31 (entering grades 1-2) or 8/3-8/7 (entering grades 3-6)Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: JCC Member $335; JCC Non-Member: $380Register before 3/31 and receive 2014 prices! See website for pricing.

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Important InformationCamp Location: 14855 Oka RoadLos Gatos, CA 95032

The Camp Office is located in the APJCC Program Offices prior to the start of camp, and will move to the school side of the building once camp begins in June. Please come by and visit!

Camp Hours for Pashoshim & Katan• Extended Care (Kif Kef): 7:30am-9:00am and 12:30pm-6:00pm• Drop off: 9:00am• Pick-up: 12:30pm (4:00pm for Ariot)

Camp Hours for K- 10th grades• Camp Office: 9:00am-3:30pm M-F• Extended Care: 7:30am-9:00am & 4:00pm- 6:00pm• Drop-off: 8:45am-9:10am• Pick-up: 4:00pm-4:15pm• Full Day: 9:00am-4:00pm

How to Register for CampApplicants must be in good financial standing with the APJCC to register for any camp program. Register online at www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/camp.Or complete the paper registration form in this guide. Completed paper applications can be mailed to the JCC, scanned and submitted via email to [email protected], or submitted in person to the Camp Office or to the APJCC Service Desk in the main lobby. Preschool families may also submit forms to APJCC Preschool Office.

Camp DepositsDeposits are due upon registration. Deposits are nonrefundable and nontransferable to other APJCC programs and services outside of Camp Shalom. Balances for all camp programs regardless of session must be paid in full by May 29th, 2015 in order to complete enrollment. The APJCC will not guarantee placement if balances are outstanding after that date.

Required deposits per session, per program:- Pashoshim and Katan: $200 - All other programs: $150** Fees for all camps under $150, and fees for Camp Yoetz, must be paid in full at the time of enrollment.

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Camp Discounts/ Financial Aid:• Enroll online before March 31st for 2014 prices! Enroll before 3/31/2015

and receive Camp 2014 prices. 2014 prices can be found on the camp website, www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/camp. Please note that Extended Care, Kif Kef, and camps new for 2015 are not eligible for 2014 pricing discounts.

• Sibling discount: If you are enrolling more than one child in camp, the 2nd child, and each child afterwards (3rd, 4th, etc.) will receive a $30 discount for each session in which a sibling is enrolled. Discount is applicable to the lower camp fee. Yoetz, Teen Travel Camps, Circus, Home and Away, and LEGO are not eligible for sibling discount.

• Back to Camp Event discount: Receive $50 off your total registration cost, per camper, if you register at the Back to Camp Event on February 15th, 2015.

• Camperships (Camp Scholarship): Camperships are available to families that qualify. To apply for a campership, please contact Jeri Jensen at [email protected] or visit www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/camp for an application. Open registration for camperships begins 2/1/15, and ends once all funds have been awarded. To reserve your child’s place at camp, submit a camp registration form clearly indicating that you are applying for a campership (field located on the application). Checking this box does not mean you have received a scholarship, but indicates you have submitted campership documents. If you are denied a campership, Camp Shalom will refund your deposit in full, if you choose to cancel your enrollment.

• Multi-Session Discount: Register for 6 or more weeks of Summer Camp per camper and receive an extra $50 off of your total.

You may combine multiple discounts to your camp enrollment. Discounts may not exceed more than 50% of a single camp’s price.

Camp Shalom Cancellation Policy:Refunds of camp fees will be granted, less deposit, only if the APJCC is notified in writing of withdrawal prior to May 29th, 2015. After May 29th, 2015, no refunds will be granted. All deposits are non-refundable. Transfer of camp funds, may only be done within Camp Shalom summer programming. See the Camp Forms & Policies page at www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/camp for more information.

Camp Change Fee: Any change made to camp registration after you submit your application, will incur a $25 fee. This fee may be waived at the discretion of Camp Shalom.

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APJCC PreschoolPlay-based program for ages 18 months to 5 years. Two, three or five days a week. Full-day and half-day options available. Enroll now for Fall 2015. Call 408.357.7417.

Have Your Birthday Party at the JCC!Your party will be filled with fun activities that make kids and parents smile. We have parties ready to go, but if you have your own ideas we will work with you to create your own memorable day. Club J, our youth lounge, is now available for parties and features a climbing wall, touch screen wall, karaoke, dance floor, and much more!

Contact Josh Glincher, Assistant Recreation and Camp Director for details: [email protected] or 408.357.7447

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JCC Maccabi Games (ages 13-16) August 2nd-7th, 2015 (register by March 31st)

Join a delegation of Jewish teens ages 13-16 from Silicon Valley to participate at this international Jewish teen sports event in Milwaukee, WI. In addition to competing in Olympic-style competitions against teams from around the U.S. and other countries, all teens also take part in a day of Caring & Sharing, experience home hospitality, and visit major tourist sites. For more information, contact Jason Goldstein at [email protected] or 408.357.7497.

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Camp Shalom 2015

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Transcript of Camp Shalom 2015