Sounds like it just might interest a kid in becoming a scientist, doesn’t it? Wouldn’t you like to be a part of helping them toward that career path? You can – just by donating to the Children’s Scholarship Fund at the JCC!

“The Children’s Scholarship Fund at the JCC helps families be able to send their kids to the JCC Summer Camp, Kaleidoscope (which operates the Winter Break Camp, After-School Programs, and School’s Out Days), and the JCC Preschools,” said Ralph Rothschild, JCC Scholarships coordinator and Member Services Associate. “In this current economy, just about everyone is in need of a little assistance, and we do what we can – but we can’t guarantee that we will have the funds available to award scholarships. That is why it is so imperative that we have sponsors willing to donate to the Children’s Scholarship Fund.”

By donating to the Children’s Scholarship Fund, you help families send their children to the JCC Summer Camps, which provide a safe, nurturing environment where campers gain self-esteem, confidence, learn new skills and tackle new challenges, as well as try new activities and gain a love for the outdoors with meaningful Jewish experiences.

By donating to the Children’s Scholarship Fund, you help families enroll their children in the JCC Early Childhood program, which provides the first Jewish experience for young children, and nourishes a child’s natural curiosity and excitement while allowing each child to develop at his or her own pace.

And, by donating to the Children’s Scholarship Fund, you help a family send their future scientist to a Kaleidoscope program, where they will be able to explore not only science, but also arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor sports, and imaginative play.

Who knows? Maybe someday, one of these future scientists might just make a breakthrough that would help everyone around the globe – all thanks to you!

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“Billie Goldberg was an avid reader and lover of all books,” said Allison Senser, Reese’s mother and Billie’s granddaughter, during the dedication ceremony. “As most Jewish grandmothers go, she was incredibly loving and supportive. She specialized in Chollent and Matzah Ball soup, and always had a warm and inviting smile on her face.”

“Billie Goldberg was the great-grandmother of Reese Billie Senser, who currently is in the Rainbow Room at the JCC New Albany Preschool. Although Reese never knew her, she is named for her and shares ‘Baba Billie’s’ love of books, people, and Jewish culture,” she said.

“It is with great honor that the Goldberg and Senser families dedicate the JCC New Albany library in the memory of Billie Goldberg,” said Allison.

For more information on how to become involved with the Billie Goldberg Library or other Northeast programs, contact JCC New Albany Preschool Director Nancy Thoman at nthoman@columbusjcc.org, or (614) 855-4885.

The JCC North Preschool, located at 1985 Swansford Dr., Dublin, is one of three preschools operated by the JCC. It is joined by the JCC New Albany Preschool, 150 E. Granville Rd., and the JCC College Avenue Preschool at 1125 College Ave. Enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year will begin in February. For more information, visit the JCC’s website, or call JCC Preschool Director Nikki Henry at (614) 559-6290.

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She explained that, “The story of creation teaches about responsibility, community and building new beginnings and carrying it forward.”

“You will find these themes present in several weeks of the summer, but you also will find more personal themes that campers can work on, such as self-awareness, actions versus words and more,” said Halle.

“Every aspect in creation can, in some way, be tied to larger activities about Israel and life there,” she said. “As a Jewish camp, Israel plays an integral role in our programming. It is important to show Israel to the kids in a way that is more than just simple geography and that touches them to connect further to the country.”

Halle said camp directors currently are involved in planning for next summer. They are:

New Specialty Camps this summer will include: So You Think You Can Dance Camp, a Junior Aquatic Water Safety Camp, a Lacrosse Camp, Adventure Camp, and Girls Just Want to Have Fun. “We’re also bringing back favorites from previous years, including the My First Rock Band Camp, Cooking Camp, Lego Camp, Art Camp and Theater Camp,” said Halle.

“At Camp Ora, we will be adding Zumba and Science, which were big hits at Camp Chaverim last summer,” she said. “Camp Chaverim’s 2nd and 3rd graders also will enjoy ‘Hoover Tuesdays,’ where they will spend most of their day at our Hoover camp learning new skills such as High Ropes, Boating, Archery, and so much more.”

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The 2012 Summer Camp Early, Early Bird Registration will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 11, and a Pre-Camp Carnival is being planned for Sunday, March 4. The 2012 Summer Camp will be held from June 18 through Aug. 10.

“We’re also very pleased to announce that the JCC Summer Camp recently received its best-ever ACA (American Camp Association) certification,” said Halle. “We have a lot of things to celebrate, and things to look forward to in creating new Summer Camp memories.”

For more information about the JCC Summer Camp, contact Camp Registrar Diana Goggins at dgoggins@columbusjcc.org or (614) 559-6251.