Nina Ryan, M. Ed., Early Childhood Center Director, ext. 258, [email protected].
Barbara Borowska, M. Ed., Asst. Early Childhood Center Director, ext. 258, [email protected].

Our “home base” is the JCC’s beautiful air-conditioned Early Childhood Center with fully equipped preschool classrooms. Our caring professional staff is dedicated to creating an environment where your child will explore and share many adventures including, music, sports, arts, cookouts, Israeli culture, and nature. The preschool camp staff is composed of licensed preschool teachers and experienced counselors who warmly welcome your child every day. All campers receive a free camp T-shirt.

Your child’s day may include:

GAGA
GaGa Ball is a fun game that our Preschool 5’s enjoy playing. The goal of the game is to avoid being hit below the knees as other players knock the ball toward you. This game promotes the development of hand-eye coordination and critical thinking skills.

MORNING RALLY
Every morning during camp, all preschool campers will come together as a community to sing and dance at our fun Morning Rally! The children will quickly learn these silly, catchy songs and dance moves!

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
Join our music specialist for fun and unique music classes! These weekly classes offer a chance for children to express themselves through creative movement, playing instruments, and singing along to new or familiar songs. Music is monumental to the verbal and social development of young children.

NATURE EXPLORERS
Children will deepen their connection to the natural world with walks to the pond, following trails through the woods
and hands-on activities. They will get messy as they learn about the outdoors and have fun in their surroundings.

RED CROSS PROGRESSIVE SWIM LESSONS
We love hot, sunny days in the summer, but it’s important to jump in the pool and cool down! Preschool 4’s and 5’s will receive safe, fun and stimulating swim lessons from certified American Red Cross Swim Instructors every day at camp. Preschool 5’s will have an additional “free swim” period in the afternoons! Certified lifeguards are always on duty at the indoor and outdoor pools.

WATER ACCLIMATION
Preschool 3’s will enjoy our outdoor wading pool with their teachers and a certified lifeguard. The wading pool (2 ft. deep) allows toddlers to wade, splash and play in a safe environment. This promotes a positive association with swimming and water safety!