JCC - South Hills Day Camps

CAMP CHALUTZIM:

A Traditional Day Camp, Grades 5-8

Chalutzim offers our older day campers traditional day camp activities - daily Red Cross swim lessons, free swim, sports, arts& crafts, nature, drama, Judaics and Israeli culture as well as an extended specialty period. Specialty periods may include newspaper, photography, drum karaoke, Power Point , balloon art, and cooking. Session 1 will include an overnight, where as Sessions 2 & 3 will have 6:00 PM late stays.

New this Summer!

• Once a week field trips to include fishing in the Allegheny River, a tour of PNC Park, ice skating at Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink, and Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
• A once w eek, 2 hour volunteer opportunity. 5th & 6th graders will go to Covenant of South Hills each Friday afternoon to conduct a Kabbalat Shabbat (A Welcoming of the Sabbath) Program for the residents. 7th & 8th graders will assist at a local food pantry.
• Both groups will plant and maintain a garden. The 5th & 6th graders will grow flowers that they will take with them on Fridays for the residents at Covenant. The 7th & 8th graders will grow vegetables that they will donate to the local food pantry.

In addition there will be special event programming such as carnivals, holiday celebrations and Olympic-type activities.

Your Suggestions Accepted at ahaalman@jccpgh.org. We DO want to hear from you.

June 21- July 16, Session 1 (4 weeks)

Early Bird, $1,075 (through Jan. 31, 2010)
After Jan. 31, 2010, $1,150
Camp not in session Monday, July 5

July 19 - August 6, Session 2 (3 weeks)

Early Bird, $825 (through Jan. 31, 2010)
After Jan. 31, 2010, $900

July 19 - July 30, Session 3 (2 weeks)

Early Bird, $550 (through Jan. 31, 2010
After Jan. 31, 2010, $600

* Number of Specialties offered each week will depend upon number of campers enrolled

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

For students entering 9th & 10th grade

(CIT) is a program for young adults entering 9th and 10th grade. Through training and weekly workshops, the CIT’s will understand the responsibilities of a day camp counselor, develop a spirit of volunteerism, understand the impact that they can have on their community, develop stronger social skills and develop their own strengths and skills while working with children. Counselors-in-training will participate in team-building exercises with their fellow CIT’s, share responsibility of a group of campers with a junior and senior counselor, lead a weekly activity with their group and participate in a CIT camp community Mitzvah project.

Session 1: June 21 – July 16

$565*

Session 2: July 19 – August 13

$565*

*After successfully completing their CIT contract, a portion of the fee will be returned.

Camp Sabra (grades K-4)

Our traditional day camp features a variety of activities with an emphasis on Jewish values and group dynamics. Campers receive Red Cross swim lessons daily and can earn achievement pins or ribbons. Activities include free swim, sports, games, arts & crafts, nature, drama, Judaics, Israeli culture and dance, as well as special events such as carnivals, parades, holiday celebrations and Olympic-type activities. Kindergarten-age campers have an undernighter during Session 1. Campers in grades 1-4 will participate in an overnight during Session 1. Each camper in grades 1-4 selects from a variety of Chugim (specialties) that may include drama, sports, arts & crafts, dance, camp newspaper, jewelry making, nature and much more.

June 21- July 16, Session 1 (4 weeks)

Early Bird Fee (Nov. 2-Feb. 1), $1,075
Regular Fee (Feb. 2-Aug. 13), $1,150

July 19 - July 30, Session 2 (2 weeks)

Early Bird Fee (Nov. 2-Feb. 1), $550
Regular Fee (Feb. 2-Aug. 13), $600

August 2 - August 13, Session 3 (2 weeks)

Early Bird Fee (Nov. 2-Feb. 1), $550
Regular Fee (Feb. 2-Aug. 13), $600

June 21 - August 13, Session 4 (8 weeks)

Early Bird Fee (Nov. 2-Feb. 1), $2,050
Regular Fee (Feb. 2-Aug. 13), $2,200

SPECIALTY CAMPS

South Hills Specialty and Day Camps: Information and Registration form(pdf)

JCC-South Hills

Performing Arts Camp: (4 week camp) Grades 2-6

 Be a part of a complete musical show from rehearsals to set production to opening night. Training in theater, music and dance culminates with two performances at the end of the session. Performing Arts Camp is a program of the Philip Chosky Performing Arts Program.

• Early Bird: $1075; after Jan. 31: $1150
• June 21-July 16
• $1086

Challenger British Soccer Camp®  (1 or 2 week option) Grades 2-7

  Coaches from Challenger Sports British Soccer will emphasize individual skill development, fundamental tactics, goal scoring and coached scrimmages. They will also provide lessons in respect, responsiblity, sportsmanship and leadership.

• June 28-July 2
• $350
• Sign up for both Challenger Soccer and Julius Page Basketball Camps for Early Bird price of $575: after Jan. 31: $600

Julius Page Basketball Camp: (1 or 2 week option) Grades 2-7

  Campers will learn the fundamentals of basketball from former Pitt Basketball star and European Pro, Julius Page through drills, competitive play and games.

• June 21-June 25
• $350
• * Sign up for both Challenger Soccer and Julius Page Basketball Camps for Early Bird price of $575: After Jan. 31: $600

Wet and Wild Camp: (1 or 2 week option) Grades 3-7

 Campers will experience fun-filled day "water" trips to Sunset Beach and Moraine State Park. Thursday they will travel to EKC for an overnight and experience lake activities.

• July 6-July 9
• $350
• * Sign up for both weeks of Wet and Wild Camp for Early Bird price of $695: after Jan. 31: $735

Campers will have a day of play at the JCC pool, travel to Settler's Cabin Wave Pool, paddle down the Yough at Hazelbaker's and learn to SCUBA.

• July 12-July 16
• $400
• * Sign up for both weeks of Wet and Wild Camp for Early Bird price of $695: after Jan. 31: $735

A certified lifeguard will accompany campers on all day/overnight trips.

Ceramics Camp: July 19-July 23 Grades 2-7

 Under the direction of Char Bailey, campers will learn the basics of building clay pieces by hand and finishing the creations with glazes and paints. Campers will travel to Char’s Ceramics Art Studio daily.

• $325

Ice Skating Camp: July 26-July 30 Grades 2-7

 Winter fun in the summer! Learn ice skating from a trained instructor from Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink. Campers will travel to Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink daily.

• $375

Dance Camp: August 2-August 6 Grades 2-7

 Heather Ferri, the JCC-South Hills Dance Instructor, joins us this summer to teach the many different styles of dance. Heather is a Guiness Book of World Records holder for tap turns and she will teach campers tap, ballet, jazz, modern and hip hop.

• $385

Adventure Camp: August 9-August 13 Grades 3-8

 New this summer! Campers will travel everyday to a new destination. Adventures may including: Bowling, Pittsburgh Zoo, Sandcastle, Sunset Beach and Idewild. There will be late pick ups on some days.

• $400

South Hills Summer Day Camps Director:

Ann Haalman (412) 278-1975 ext. 204, email ahaalman@jccpgh.org

SH Specialty Camps & CIT Program Director:

Stephanie Muhleman (412) 278-1975 ext. 207, email smuhleman@jccpgh.org

SH Camp Registrar:

Debra Bracco (412) 278-1975 ext. 200, email dbracco@jccpgh.org

Camp Swim Level information

JCC Summer/Temporary Job Application (PDF)

JCC Summer/Temporary Job Application (Word)