Policies and Guidelines

Ora, Chaverim, Hoover, Shemesh, Yeladim

Whatever works for you! Begin by signing up for a minimum of 2 weeks and then pick and choose which weeks you need for the remainder of the summer.

Campers are welcome to begin their initial 2 week camp session any week during the season.

Note: Ora and Chaverim 3 day sessions are Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.
Note: Hoover chugim and activities run on a 2-week rotation, beginning on weeks 1, 3, 5 & 7. Campers entering camp on weeks 2, 4, 6 or 8, will have a limited selection of activities/chugim for the 1st week. These limitations may also occur if a camper chooses, following their initial 2 week session, to add camp in 1 week increments.
Note: Yeladim 2-day session is Tuesday, Thursday only and 3-day session is Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.

Camp Arye

All campers who receive funding from MRDD must provide Camp Arye with their Individual Service Plan (ISP) before submitting a registration form. If a camper receives funds from MRDD, that camper's ISP MUST state that the child attends Camp Arye in the summer.
Arye campers MUST enroll for a minimum of 4 consecutive weeks. 6 and 8-week sessions are also available.
Arye ADULT UNIT campers must attend all 8 weeks of camp.
Arye campers must enroll by May 16, 2008. All Arye units are subject to fill before the May 16 deadline. If a unit closes before May 16, a waiting list will begin.

Discount Eligibility

ALL DISCOUNTS ARE APPLICABLE ONLY TO FULL-YEAR JCC MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING.

To receive the Early Bird Discount between February 8-March 9, families must be full-year JCC members, current on all tuition, dues and fees, and enroll in a minimum of 4 weeks. Members who sign up between February 8 and March 9 will receive a $50 discount.

All full-year members who enroll in a full 8 weeks of camp will receive a 10% discount. The 10% discount does not apply to transportation, childcare, any specialty camps, Summer Kickoff Camp, Safari Camp, or Circus Camp.

The JCC Camp Team will apply the disconts to your total after confirming your eligibility.

Additional Camp Weeks

Extensions are welcome and processed with NO administrative fees, provided space is available.

Payment for adding weeks to camp is due at the time the change is requested. Your credit card will be charged (or an EFT will be transferred) on that date.

Refund Policy, Changing Registration & Payment

Withdrawals on or before May 6, 2008: full refund less $100 deposit.
Withdrawals between May 17 and June 13: full refund less $100 deposit and $50 administrative fee.
If a camper reduces or changes the number of weeks enrolled in camp more than once, there will be a $75 administrative fee for each time the registration is reprocessed.
No refund or withdrawals after June 13, 2008. Unused camp days cannot be refunded or substituted with additional camp days. No refunds are given for vacations or other absences from camp, or for weeks dropped after June 13, 2008.
Refunds are processed after camp is concluded, unless a complete drop is requested prior to the start of camp. No refunds will be processed during camp.
All camp registrations received after May 16 will include a $75 processing fee.

JCC Membership Requirements

Camp registration is available to JCC members in good standing, with no balances due for membership, tuition, or activity fees. Camp Arye is the only camp open to nonmembers. Camp Arye campers who are not JCC members are only able to enroll in camp and receive no other program or facility privileges. Families must obtain either a full year or a summer membership prior to enrolling in camp. JCC membership must be maintained through the camp session(s). See below for membership fees. All prices include sales tax.

New Full Year Membership (includes tax) *
Only full-year members are eligible for camp discounts.
Two member family - $619.15 ($53.10/month)
Three member family - $709.89 ($60.66/month)
Four or more member family - $763.26 ($65.11/month)
Teen Membership (13-18) - $213.50 ($19.29/month)
Family Summer Membership (includes tax) $320.25
Individual Summer Membership (includes tax) $176.14
(ages 13+ for campers and 18+ for those not in camp) $170.80

JCC summer members enjoy a summer of fun with use of general membership facilities including: gym, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, fitness room, racquetball and tennis courts and JCC Hoover Family Park on Sundays. Summer members can attend any JCC day camp and all camp fee payment requirements and deadlines apply.

For membership information, call 614-559-6227 or 614-559-6229 or email lstarr@columbusjcc.org.

*Registration fee of $50 and first month's pro-rated membership fees due upon joining. Monthly membership fee includes a $1.50/month service fee.

Scholarships

Need-based scholarships are available. Applications are due by May 1, 2008.Contact Ralph Rothschild at 614-559-6230 for more information. Download the scholarship application here.

Payment

A $100 nonrefundable deposit per child must be included with camp registration.

There is a $75 fee for registration after May 16, 2008 for all camps, including Arye and Specialty Camps. Payment for adding weeks is due at the time the change is requested. Your credit card will be charged on that date. In order to be processed, all camp registrations must include a Payment Form indicating method of payment and payment plan. All fees must be paid prior to the start of camp.