Dear Families,
We hope you and your families are safe and healthy. We miss your voices and smiles in JCH.
Thank you so much to our community of parents, children and staff for the numerous messages of support over the last several weeks; a special thanks to those who joined a Parent Committee Planning call two weeks ago – it was instrumental in understanding your questions and concerns. We will continue to work together with this group; if you are interested to join the Parent Camp Committee – please email us at [email protected]
As you might know, the Governor of NYS has released a statement allowing day camps to open and NYS guidelines for reopening camps have been released. However, the New York City, and DOHMH have not yet issued their guidance and protocols. Our camp team has been on daily planning calls and trainings with Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the American Camp Association, and JCC Association. Though it is clear to us that we will not be able to run our traditional summer camp program, we are excited to share with you that we ARE COMMITTED and PREPARING for a JCH Summer Experience to begin on July 6th, 2020. In addition, we are currently working with DOE to solidify plans and continue providing Emergency Child Care at JCH for essential workers.
As your children’s safety is our top priority, operations and programming are being designed to best ensure we operate as safely and responsibly as possible. The DOHMH guidance is critical in determining the details of that, and we will need your full support and cooperation as we do our utmost to provide the best for your children under unpredictable circumstances.
We understand that there is critical information you need in order to make your plans; however till the DOHMH guidance is out, we cannot confirm summer programming details. If you’d like to know more about specific scenarios we have in place – please call or email us, and we will go through them with you in detail.
At this time, we are ready to operate summer programming at two sites – Marks JCH location in Brooklyn; and Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Staten Island. Each family can choose a site to join; transportation to and from the sites will NOT be provided (parents will need to drop off and pick up). Please note that space is very limited in both locations due to social distancing regulations. *the above is contingent upon exact DOHMH regulations; both sites are confirmed for operations on our end.
While we look forward to having you at the J this summer, we will continue to provide our families with the following financial options should you choose not to attend any JCH program this summer.
1. Credit for 2021. We can apply any or all of your 2020 payments as a credit toward your 2021 camp fees. If you used CampMinder to register, your credit will be noted in there; if you registered at our offices – we ask for your patience in receiving a credit letter until after our offices have fully reopened.
2. Donation to the JCH. All program fees and membership dues to the JCH are suspended while the agency is temporarily closed. During this time, the JCH has continued to incur significant personnel and facility expenses, as well as continue to provide critical virtual services to our community. You can go to https://www.jchb.org/donate/ to learn more about the work we are doing. We are offering this opportunity for our families to designate a portion or all of their camp fees as a charitable, tax-deductible donation to the JCC. Please contact me for more details on how to donate.
3. Refund Payments. We are able to refund your payment(s) made towards camp if you cancel your registration. We ask for your patience as refunds may not appear on your account until after our offices have fully reopened.
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have. We appreciate your continued patience, partnership and support as we do our utmost to serve you and your families at this time.
Stay well and all the best,
Julia Linetskiy, MSW
Director, Program Services Division
Marks JCH of Bensonhurst
718.943.6343 | [email protected]
Joseph Armanious
Summer Day Camp Director
Marks JCH of Bensonhurst
718.943.6334 | [email protected]
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
JULY 6 -AUGUST 21, 2020
First Session: July 6 – July 24
Second Session: July 27 – August 21
Brooklyn Summer Camps at the JCH is more than a place where children learn how to swim and enjoy arts and crafts – it’s a safe environment where they can form lifelong friendships, shape their identities and build character. That’s why we’ve offered it for over 90 years!
Already registered? Click HERE to log into your camp profile, or create a new one.
We offer six programs to meet our community’s diverse needs and ages:
- Camp Payment Policies, Discounts and Scholarships
- Direction to Marks JCH: 7802 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
- Call the camp line for more information 718-943-6345
Please see our summer camp meal schedule: CLICK HERE
For children 2-4: Yeladim
Yeladim campers thrive in our nurturing environment. We focus on the social, emotional and physical growth of each camper. We offer daily swimming lessons, gymnastics, as well as dramatic play, art, music, and experiential Israeli culture and Shabbat celebration. Each co-ed group is supervised by a classroom teacher, teacher’s assistant, and a camp counselor. Campers spend their summer exploring the world around them, creating lifelong friendships, and participating in experiential learning in a safe and stimulating environment.
Key info:
- Ages: 2-4. All campers are grouped based on their age as of June 1, toilet-training is not required.
- Schedule: CLICK HERE
- Hours: 9am-5pm
- Kosher Meals: Breakfast, hot lunch, and snack are included for the menu: CLICK HERE
- Registration: Call Joseph Armanious at 718-943-6345
Tuition:
$2,555 Register
$1,370 Register
$1,870 Register
Chalutzim: children entering Kindergarten- 4th grade in Fall
Juniors: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
Seniors: 3rd – 4th Grade
The Chalutzim program is enriched with a wide range of athletic and creative activities in a supportive friendship-fostering environment, grounded in Jewish values. The theme of Tikvah or “Hope” will be explored avidly throughout the summer with the guidance of our Machon Madrich staff. Counselors help campers strengthen social skills and cultivate self-esteem through engagement in exciting activities such as archery, sports, team building activities, art, music, and theater. Groups in Chalutzim are co-ed and have a maximum of 10 campers, each supervised by experienced camp counselors. All activities are designed to ensure our campers will have a summer they’ll never forget. This exciting, action-packed program will be offered at two separate locations this summer, at the Marks JCH and at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Staten Island. Campers will participate in swimming at both sites.
Key info:
- Ages: Children entering Kindergarten – 4th grades
- Schedule: CLICK HERE
- Hours: 9am-5pm
- Kosher Meals: Hot lunch and snack provided. For menu: CLICK HERE
- Registration: Call Joseph Armanious at 718-943-6345
Tuition:
$,2,940 Register
$1,575 Register
Tzofim: For children entering 5th-6th grades
The Tzofim program is designed to meet the changing social, emotional and recreational needs of the older camper. Campers engage in a wide range of activities taught by professionally trained educators, including: painting & sculpture, martial arts, theater, sports, and science. Campers will engage in an enticing Jewish Values and Israel education program, led by our wonderful group of Machon Madrichim. This exciting, action-packed program will be offered at two separate locations this summer, at the Marks JCH and at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Staten Island. Campers will participate in swimming at both sites. Groups in Tzofim are co-ed and have a maximum of 10 campers, each supervised by experienced camp counselors.
Key info:
- Ages: Children entering 5th-6th grades
- Schedule: CLICK HERE
- Hours: 9am-5pm
- Koser Meals: Hot lunch and snack provided. For the menu: CLICK HERE
- Registration: Call Joseph Armanious at 718-943-6345
Tuition:
$3,140 Register
$1,685 Register
$2,245 Register
Haverim: For teenagers entering 7th-9th grades
The Haverim division thrives off participation in social action projects and learning about civic engagement! Campers take their first steps as leaders in their community, volunteering during Mitzvah Day and gaining new skills in one of our many activity periods. Haverim campers participate in various sports, culinary arts, painting & sculpting, theater, STEM, and more! Haverim teens collaborate in large scale team-building activities, competitions, and through experiential group projects. This exciting, action-packed program will be offered at two separate locations this summer, at the Marks JCH and at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Staten Island. Campers will participate in swimming at both sites. Groups in Haverim are co-ed and have a maximum of 10 campers, each supervised by experienced camp counselors.
Key info:
- Ages: Children entering 7th – 9th grades
- Schedule: CLICK HERE
- Hours: 9am-5pm
- Kosher Meals: Hot lunch and snack provided. For the menu: CLICK HERE
- Registration: Call Joseph Armanious at 718-943-6345
Tuition:
$3,410 Register
$1,890 Register
$2,520 Register
Inclusion Camp
The JCH provides a safe and stimulating environment in a small group setting for children with special needs. Through a combination of traditional camp activities, each child will have a positive and empowering summer experience. The program focuses on helping campers make friends and build social skills. We also help the children develop physical skills in sports and swimming.
Key info:
- Ages: 2 – 14
- Sample Schedule: June 29 – August 21
- Hours: 9am-5pm
- Meals: varies by age. Please inquire.
- Registration: Call Joseph Armanious at 718-943-6345
- Tuition: varies by age. Please inquire.
Call Joseph Armanious at 718-943-6345
Camp Payment Policies, Discounts, and Scholarships:
A non-refundable deposit of $250 per child is required to secure registration. We accept all major credit cards. Full payment of all camp fees is required by June 1st, 2020. Failure to pay in full by that date will result in automatic cancellation of your child’s enrollment in camp with a loss of all fees paid to date. Anyone registering after June 1st, 2020 is required to pay in full at time of registration.
There will be no refunds or reductions of fees for days missed due to illness, absence, vacations, or change in family circumstances during the camp sessions. Refunds, less the non-refundable deposit, will be issued for cancellations in writing received before April 1st, 2020. No refunds will be made after April 1st, 2020 for any JCH camp programs, due in part to pre-contracted services such as buses, staff, campground fees, and other accommodations. JCH Camp reserves the right to suspend or expel any child from the day camp program. In such instances, no refunds will be issued.
Sibling Discount:
Full Season- a $150 per camper discount will apply for each additional camper in the same family.
Half season- a $50 per camper will apply for each additional camper in the same family.
*Scholarship recipients are not eligible for this discount.
