Camp Shemesh

For campers ages 3 yrs (by September 30, 2007) through entering 1st grade

June 16-August 8
8:45am-11:45am (Yeladim)
8:45am-1:00pm (Half day option for Dagim campers only)
8:45am-3:30pm (Full day option)

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At JCC New Albany at the Columbus Jewish Day School
79 N. High Street, New Albany
Nancy Thoman, Director
(614) 855-4885
nthoman@columbusjcc.org

3 or 5 day, full or half-day camp experiences for children who turn 3 by September 30, 2007 through 1st grade.
Swimming lessons 3 times each week. Campers ride the bus to the JCC's Camp Hoover pool (just 10 minutes away) for swim lessons taught by certified water safety instructors with Red Cross patches acknowledging and rewarding each child's participation and swim skills.
A conveniently located camping experience for our New Albany and northeast Columbus families
Groups divided by age for a better camping experience:
Campers are divided into three age appropriate units: Dagim (fish) for 3 year olds, Zavim (turtles) for 4 year olds, and Olim (moving up) for campers entering kindergarten and 1st grade.
Campers can choose to attend 3 or 5 days of camp per week. For added flexibility, Dagim campers can choose between full and half day options!
Weekly special events like a visit from the Bug Man, a Camp Shemesh Carnival and a spot in the New Albany Fourth of July parade! Camp Shemesh campers also participate in dress up days such as Pajama Day, Crazy Hat Day, Super Hero Day and much more!
Individual adult supervision and attention with a 6:1 camper to staff ratio. Staff are skilled in early childhood education and are seasoned counselors. Campers even have an Israeli Shlicha to round out their camp staff.

A day at Camp Shemesh includes...

Days filled with fun outdoor and indoor activities. Indoor time includes playtime in the gymnasium and classrooms.
Daily activities for all campers like all-camp openings with lots of singing and ruach (spirt), specialities such as nature, music, sports, arts and crafts, Judaics, Israeli culture and swim lessons.

New for 08 at Camp Shemesh

Once a week a different superhero will come to Camp Shemesh to teach the Judaic Value of the Week!
Camp Shemesh campers will be extending our explorations of the natural world with weekly nature field trips.
Campers will also have two week sports and specific game plans including kickball, soccer, t-ball, etc.
Olim campers will also enjoy scooter time out and about the New Albany school campus!