Dear Families,
This is not the welcome email I was hoping to write as an incoming Camp Director for 2020.
It is without doubt that we are going through an unprecedented time right now, and Marks JCH is grateful to so many in our community who are on the frontlines every day – medical, emergency and essential staff. On behalf of all of us at Marks JCH – we say THANK YOU and STAY SAFE! Likewise, the “J” has continued its critical role and commitment to the community, providing meals to senior adults, and holding virtual classes and support groups for children, parents, and elderly.
Our youth staff have mobilized and adapted swiftly to the evolving needs of our extended community. We hope you had chance to join multiple free virtual offerings of Camp, After School, and Teen Department.
Like many of you, we are monitoring all updates closely, and are aware of Mayor’s recent proposal of school closures until the end of the academic year. With that said, we are in close communication with city’s department of health officials, and our sister organizations, and have no indication that camp operations will be affected. We are working hard on advocating for reasonable safety measures for camps, so we can open as planned and provide fun, engaging, and supportive program that the children need more than ever. We will work with every family to ensure Camp 2020 is what you need, what you can afford, and for many of our returning campers, what you look forward to every year.
Tikva is the Hebrew word for hope and has become our official theme for this camp season. We know this will pass, and like all of you, we hope it passes soon. Tikva drives our dedicated camp team to continue the work to plan, to innovate, and to hope. The great miracle of Jewish history is not that we survived tragedies; it is that we survived as a community committed to its vision of a better world for all people.
Please stay safe and healthy.
All the best,
Joe Armanious
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
JUNE 29-AUGUST 21, 2020
First Session: June 29 – 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:
- Transportation and Extended Care Fees
- 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. Weekly professional performance includes magic and circus shows, musical drumming activities, and animal shows. 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 life-long 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:
$2,845 Register
$1,820 Register
Please speak with camp office Register
Chalutzim: children entering Kindergarten- 4th grade in Fall
Juniors: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
Seniors: 3rd – 4th Grade
Chalutzim program is enriched with a wide range of athletic and creative activities in a supportive friendship-fostering environment, grounded in Jewish values. 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 yoga. Groups in Chalutzim have 10-14 campers, each supervised by experienced camp counselors. Children entering Kindergarten are supervised by Early Childhood teachers. Campers enjoy trips to theme parks, museums, science centers, and theaters. All trips and activities are designed to ensure our campers will have a summer they’ll never forget.
Key info:
- Ages: Children entering Kindergarten – 4th grades
- Schedule: Below:
- Click here | Juniors
- Click Here | Seniors
- Hours: 9am-5pm
- Kosher Meals: Hot lunch and snack provided. For menu: CLICK HERE
- Registration: Call Joseph Armanious at 718-943-6345
Tuition:
$3,275 Register
$2,100 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 select from a wide array of specialty tracks – including Soccer, drama, Krav Maga, jewelry making, painting, and sculpting. Groups have 10-14 campers each of the same gender, supervised by two experienced camp counselors. In addition to participating in specialized activities, children also enjoy overnight trips to Club Getaway and cities such as Washington DC, Boston, and Baltimore.
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:
Alternate Dates:
Please speak with camp office
Register
Haverim: For teenagers entering 7th-9th grades
Haverim division is our teen travel program, which provides a combination of trips to outdoor adventure courses, theme parks, water parks, and exploration of hands-on museums, science centers, as well as participation in Improv theater and creative arts. From archaeology expeditions to boating excursions and exciting and unforgettable overnight trips provide our oldest campers a chance to explore around them. Some of the overnight experiences in the past have included trips to Club Getaway, Washington DC, Boston, Virginia, Philadelphia and Lake George for their overnight experiences.
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:
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.
Transportation and Extended Care Options:
Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Full Season…………………………….$400
One Session…………………………….$250
Extended Care:
Early Drop-Off (7:45 am)
Full Season……………………………..$200
One Session……………………………..$125
Late Stay (6:30 pm)
Full Season……………………………..$300
One Session……………………………..$175
Early Drop-Off and Late Stay…….$400
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.
