Sha’ar and Teen Travel Camp
Dave Lachapelle, Co-Director x 231 dlachapelle@worcesterjcc.org
Talia Mugg, Co-Director x245 tmugg@worcesterjcc.org
Click here to view the 2012 Summer Camp Brochure
Sha'ar and Teen Travel Camp Registration Packet
Sha'ar Teen Camp
Sha'ar is designed especially for campers entering 7 and 8 grades. This program combines many of the activities of Camp Habonim and segments of the Galit Program. Campers will participate in community service projects and have lots of opportunities to develop their leadership skills. Sha'ar is designed to train young men and women to become productive CIT's.
Our camp setting provides a safe, encouraging atmosphere for young teens to discover their abilities. In order to become a member of the Galit Program, campers must successfull complete the Sha'ar Program.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
- Daily Free Swim
- Community Service
- Sports
- Cook-Outs
- Use of the Climbing Tower
- Sports and art activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Involvement in planning camp-wide activities.
- Weekly Day Trips which include mini-golf, hiking, boating, roller-skating and adventure outings.
Sha’ar Sessions 2012:
Weeks 1.............June 25 - June 29
Weeks 2.............July 2 - July 6 (no camp on July 4, 2012)
Weeks 3.............July 9 - July 13
Week 4.............July 16 - July 20
Week 5.............July 23 - July 27
Week 6.............July 30 - August 3
Week 7.............August 6 - August 10
Week 8.............August 13 - August 17
MONDAY - FRIDAY •
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Weeks 1, 3-8 - $210/M, $250/NM
Week - $170/M, $200/NM
SHA'AR EXTENDED DAY MODULES
Monday - Friday • 7:30 - 9 am • $8 M, $10 NM per day
Monday - Friday • 4:00 - 5:30 pm • $8 M, $10 NM per day
Bus Transportation from the Westboro/Shrewsbury service area is available at the rate of $12/per day/ round trip or $7/each way. No refunds for transportation services.
Teen Travel Camp
The JCC Teen Travel Camp provides campers in grades 7 - 9 the opportunity to experience a whirlwind of adventure on exciting trips to popular destinations.
Week 6 - AWAY TRIP to Hersey Park, PA
July 30 - August 2
Day 1 - Travel by bus to Hershey Park, PA for amusements, shows & fun. Overnight at the Lancaster PA JCC
Day 2 - More fun at Hershey Park. Overnight at the Lancaster PA JCC
Day 3 - Visit Amish Country in Lancaster County and then on to Philadelphia where we will experience some of the cities unique attractions. Overnight at the Klien JCC in Philadelphia.
Day 4 - Return to the Worcester JCC after an outing in Philadelphia.
All meals, admissions, lodging and transportation are included in the fee. Minimum of 12 campers required for this trip. Deposit of $150 due at registration. Balance paid in 2 equal payments on April 15 & May 15. No refunds.
$790/M & $840/NM
Week 8 - August 13 - 16
Experience a whirlwind of adventure on exciting day trips to popular destinations. Campers have the option to bring their lunch.
Trips will include:
- Explore Boston
- Six Flags New England in Springfield
- Water Country in Portsmouth, NH
- George's Island in Boston
- Option sleepover at the JCC on Wednesday night
In the event of inclement weather, alternate trips to indoor recreational destinations will be provided. This is a week of summer fun that you don't want to miss!
Westborough/Shrewsbury bus transportion may not be available on all days due to the early departure or late return of some trips - parents will be notified.
Week 8............August 13 - August 16 (Monday - Thursday)
No Travel Camp on Friday, August 17
9 AM - 4 PM (some trips may return later than 4 PM)
$300/M, $350/NM