Camp Habonim
Robin Burwick, Camp Habonim Director x225 rburwick@worcesterjcc.org
David
Lachapelle, Associate Director x231 dlachapelle@worcesterjcc.org
Camp
Habonim
GRADES
1 THROUGH 6
Camp Habonim immerses
children entering grades 1-6 in a wide variety of exciting, memorable,
and enriching camp experiences. Our curriculum focuses on activities that
enable children to grow, build relationships, and develop self-esteem
throughout the camp season. Sports, swimming, theatre, climbing tower,
Judaic programs, and an art program offer a variety of enriching experiences
for our campers, ensuring each child a summer of creativity, skill-building,
new friends and most importantly, fun!
Habonim Brochure for Campers in Grades 1 - 6
Application packet for Camp Habonim
CAMP HABONIM SESSIONS
2010:
Week 1.............June 21 - June 25
Week 2.............June 28 - July 2
Week 3.............July 5 - July 9
Week 4.............July 12 - July 16
Week 5.............July 19 - July 23
Week 6.............July 26 - July 30
Week 7.............August 2 - August 6
Week 8............August 9 - August 13
GRADES 1 AND 2
FOR CHILDREN ENTERING 1ST OR 2ND GRADE IN THE FALL OF 2010
- 2 swims daily, Red Cross instructional swim and free swim.
- Traditional camp activities and Judaic programming
- Twice-weekly choice periods including wall climbing, special activities in sports, arts & crafts, and the performing arts.
- Weekly cookouts
- Coed groups.
Monday - Friday •
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Weeks 1 - 8, $200 M, $230 NM
The Upper
Unit
GRADES 3 THROUGH 6
FOR CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 3 - 6 IN THE FALL OF 2010
Electives: Campers register for a single elective which runs 5 mornings a week.
- Elective choices must be made at the time of registration.
- First choices are not always available.
- If first choice is not available, campers will automatically be assigned another choice.
- All choices are appropriate for beginners and more advanced participants.
Swimming: Instructional swim for all campers enrolled in electives that take place on the JCC campus. All campers will participate in daily free swim.
Traditional camp activities and Judaic programming.
Cookouts: One each week.
Monday - Friday 9:00am
- 4:00pm
Weeks 1 - 8, $205 M, $235 NM
Additional charge for Archery, Golf, Horseback Riding, Sailing, Tennis & Saori Weaving(see electives).
Extended Modules
M - F • 7:30 - 9 am • $8 M, $10 NM per day
M - F • 4 - 5:30 pm • $8 M, $10 NM per day
Electives
THESE ELECTIVES ARE AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE PER WEEK SESSION.
SESSION NUMBERS ARE INDICATED:
- Archery
- Golf
- Horseback Riding
- Sailing
- Tennis
- Saori Weaving
Learn basic archery skills from the experts at Archery Plus. They will emphasize safety first and the fundamentals of archery in their indoor range. Stance, proper bow grip, drawing an arrow, anchoring a sight and release with follow through will be the focus on your way to gaining a working knowledge of archery.
Weeks 6, 7 & 8 - $55 per week
Let Cyprian Keyes PGA golf pros make you a pro. Each golfer will learn the following: proper grip, grip pressure, stance, balance, swing mechanics, short games, long games, woods, irons, bunker play chipping, putting rules, and golf course management. The group will take what they have learned out onto Cyprian Keyes' scenic par 3 golf course. Collared shirt required.
Weeks 3 & 5 - $90 per week
East Hill Farm Riding Academy will not only teach you horsemanship and riding skills, but they will also teach you ho to saddle and groom a horse!
Must do both weeks: Weeks 1 & 2, Weeks 4 & 5 - $290 per 2 week session.
Ahoy all your "landlubbers", come sail away with us at the JCC. We will be learning how to sail at Quinsigmaond Lake with a certified staff that will teach students everything from water safety to tying knots. You'll learn everything you need to know to be "shipshape".
Weeks 2, 3, 4 & 6 - $95 per week.
Learn the many skills and techniques of tennis. Beginners are welcome as well as advanced players. We will travel to the Worcester Tennis Club where you will learn from tennis pro Dave Sobel on clay courts. Smooth soled sneakers are preferred.
Weeks 1, 3, 5 & 7 - $85 per week.
Learn to weave using the Saori hand weaving technique. Using a loom, express yourself and let the colors and design flow and unfold!
Weeks 7 & 8 -$150 per week.
THESE ELECTIVES ARE AVAILABLE AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE AND ARE HELD ON THE JCC CAMPUS. SESSION NUMBERS ARE INDICATED:
Electives
- Art Exploration
- Be A Clown
- Dance Fever
- Frisbee Fanatics
- Just Desserts
- Making Memories
- Net Bound
- NHL Street
- Paper Plus
- Printmaking
- Sports Fans
- Theatre Arts
- Wall Climbing
- Write Stuff
Create sculputural pieces using different mediums. This is a class for expanding spatial thinking and learning structural basics for a lifetime of sculpture making. Projects include techniques in clay, papier-ma-che plaster, joint compound and many recycled materials. The prefect elective for architects, engineers, designers and dreamers.
Weeks 1 & 5
Bring out the “Clown” inside of you with Flippo the Juggling Clown! Learn how to create smiles, laughter, and happiness for others (not to mention yourself!) by making sunny days even brighter! Get an introduction to clown antics including magic, juggling, balloon twisting, face-painting, as well as how to create a unique clown character. Warning: the “Giggles” are highly contagious.
Weeks 5 & 6
Learn a variety of dance moves and have fun moving to the music with your friends. Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap.....experience a little of everything as you dance the time away.
Weeks 3, 5 & 6
Come use a frisbee in way you've never tried before. Using a frisbee, you may incorporate it in a variety of sports. Play frisbee golf, frisbee football, and frisbee baseball.
Week 8
Measure, mix, bake, taste and take. Cooks will publish their cookbook and enjoy their "just desserts" all week long.
Week 8
Learn to scrap book and create memories using different tools & techniques. Organize your special photos in a meaningful way.
Weeks 4 & 6
Campers will become familiar with the fundamentals of "net" games. Learn skills and play matches here at the JCC on our outdoor tennis courts and on the lawn. From volleyball and tennis to badminton to soccer.
Weeks 3 & 5
It’s Exciting...It’s Fast Paced!! Drill sessions, fundamental skills with daily games. Our week will culminate with round robin tournament play and fun contests.
Week 2
Learn the process of making paper. Using recycled materials, make special paper to form, design and sculpt an art piece.
Weeks 3 & 7
Using Styrofoam, clay and natural materials to make prints. Use your prints to embellish cards and other materials. Let your imagination lead you!
Week 8
If you like variety, this is the elective for you! Choose your favorite...soccer, wiffle ball, football, basketball or tennis. Everyday there's something new and exciting to play at the J. You'll never be bored.
Weeks 1, 4 & 6
Join the JCC’s summer children’s theatre and discover the adventure of acting. Children will develop skills in acting, singing, movement, stage presence, direction, and improvisation. A production will be performed at the end of the session for parents and campers.
This is a 2-week elective. In order to participate, you must be registered for both weeks 1 & 2, weeks 3 & 4. No one week participants.
Climb the 25 foot, outdoor climbing tower. Each side offers its own climbing challenge. Team building, using both physical and mental resources, will be a major focus of this elective. Children will also participate in some basic upper body strength training, which will help them reach new heights in their climbing skills. Children are guided by trained staff. Instruction is provided in the proper use of safety equipment.
All Weeks
Use your skills and be creative. Be a journalist - interview and write about someone of interest. Research a topic & share the information or write a short story. Develop your abilities and formulate ideas and improve your writing skills.
Week 7