Camp Keshet
Talia Mugg, Camp A La Carte, Keshet & Habonim Director x 245 tmugg@worcesterjcc.org
Click here to view the 2012 Summer Camp Brochure
Camp Keshet Registration Packet
Camp Keshet
Entering Grades 3-6 in the Fall of 2012
At the Worcester JCC, we recognize and respect children as individuals, each with different interests and needs. So we have created a new camp - one that gives children the opportunity to choose exactly what makes them happy and grow.
This summer at Camp Keshet, the campers will be able to try week-long specialty camps that range from an art camp at the Worcester Art Museum to a music-theatre camp at Pakachoag Music School and More!
Monday - Friday
9 AM - 4 PM
AM & PM Extended Day Available
Bus Transportation Available
Here is a schedule for a typical day at Camp Keshet:
9:00 - 9:30 AM - Flag Pole
9:30 AM - Depart to specialty activities
2:00 PM - Return to JCC
2:15 - 3 PM - Swimming
3:00 - 3:40 PM - Snack and recreational activity
3:40 - 4:00 PM - Departure
CAMP KESHET SESSIONS 2012:
Week 2.............July 2 - July 6 (No Camp July 4, 2012) - Lego Robotics Camp
Week 3.............July 9 - July 13 - Tennis Camp
Week 4.............July 16 - July 20 - Musical Theatre Camp
Week 6.............July 30 - August 3 - Karate Camp
Week 6.............July 30 - August 3 - Art Camp
Week 7.............August 6 - August 10 - Tennis Camp
Week 8.............August 13 - August 17 - Musical Theatre Camp
Lego Robotics Camp
at the Worcester JCC
Week 2, July 2 - 6 (no camp Wednesday, July 4)
This week long Lego Robotics camp is for the Lego lovers. This camp will use the specialized technology that was developed by Lego and is used in thousands of schools and colleges through out the U.S. The campers will create Lego cars that drive themselves and cranes that lift objects. This is a hands-on and minds-on camp suitable for all.
Tennis Camp
At Paxton Sports Centre
Week 3, July 9 - 13
Week 7, August 6 - 10
The professional staff at the Paxton Sports Centre will offer the campers the FULL Tennis experience. From serves to volleys to drop shots to slices. Become a tennis ace and have a great time too! Campers should bring their own racquets.
Musical - Theatre Camp
at Pakachoag Music School
Week 4, July 16 - 20
Week 8, August 13 - 17
Bring up the lights! Find your mark! The show goes up in a week! Calling all actors and artists! Come work and learn with seasoned professionals to refine your acting and singing skills. If the spotlight isn't for you, we offer a second track for artists and craft people to learn more about prop-making and scenography. Each week offers a different show so signing up for both weeks guarantees even more fun! Each Friday will feature a performance at a late afternoon/early evening time to be announced.
Art Camp
at the Worcester Art Museum
Week 6, July 30 - August 3
The JCC is excited to partner with the Worcester Art Museum in this program designed especially for our campers. This specialty combines looking at authentic art objects from over 50 centuries of art in the Museum galleries with art-making experiences in the Museum studios. Create art and learn to think and respond creatively. Campers will have the opportunity to try new materials and gain self confidence. All youth, not just those with perceived talents, benefit from working with art materials and learning about self-expression. Media may include drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, computer art, mixed media, printmaking or fashion.
Karate Camp
at Holden Martial Arts
Week 6, July 30 - August 3
Campers will gain the love for fitness and the motivation for success. If you want your child to have a fit body, strong mind and good moral compass, this is the camp for your child. Campers will enjoy a fun and energetic kids Karate program focused around fitness and self-defense.
Our week long camp will include fun and exciting Karate work-outs, age-appropriate high energy drills, coordination improving games, listening and concertration exercises and lessons on dealing with bullies and stranger danger.