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SUMMER CAMPS - peace love camp! - Levine Jewish Community Center
LEVINE JCC

             SUMMER
              CAMPS
             2021
              June 7 – August 13

                      • love • c a m p!
                peace

                           POWERED BY
SUMMER CAMPS - peace love camp! - Levine Jewish Community Center
REGISTER
                                                                                                                                          (EARLY)
                                                                                                                                          THEN look
  imp ortant)
(                                                                                                                                          forward
     dates                                                                                                                                to SUMMER
                                                                                                                                             fun!
December 14, 2020
LJCC Member Priority
Registration Opens              ONE                                                  ONE
January 11, 2021
                               HEART                                              COMMUNITY                                                              DEAR CAMP FAMILIES,
Non-member                                                                                                                                               Welcome to the Mindy Ellen Levine Day Camp at the Sandra and Leon Levine
Registration Opens                                                                                                                                       Jewish Community Center! Summertime is an opportunity for children to play,
February 26                                                                                  *MEMBER PRIORITY*                                           learn new skills, celebrate and grow with new and old friends. Our camp programs
                                                                                                                                                         combine these pursuits along with caring staff and state-of-the-art facilities,
Financial Assistance                                                                        REGISTRATION OPENS:
Applications Due                                                                                                                                         creating a positive, enriching atmosphere in which our children celebrate Jewish
                                                                                    Monday, December 14, 2020                                            living. We can’t wait to get started, so get ready for a summer filled with friendship,         Mark DiDonato
April 15                                                                                Registration is for LJCC members in good                         fun and memories that will last a lifetime. Happy Camping!           ( Mark )                 Camp Mindy Director
Late Registration                                                                      standing by December 14, 2020. Members                                                                                                                         This is Mark’s 10th year as
Fees Apply                                                                                receive priority until January 11, 2021.                                                                                                                      Camp Mindy Director.
                               Doreen Sparks
May 7                                                                                                                                                    Our Philosophy
                           Camp Mindy Administrator                                                NON-MEMBER                                            At Mindy Ellen Levine Day Camp, we believe that
Camp Forms Due               This is Doreen’s 14th year                                         REGISTRATION OPENS:                                                                                                 Senior Staff
                                 as Administrator.                                                                                                       a summer camp experience can have positive                 Our senior camp staff is comprised of full-time
June 4                                                                                                  January 11, 2021                                 and lasting benefits for your child. Through               Levine JCC professionals. With years of experience
Fees Due in Full                                                                                                                                         making friends, participating in an array of               in the field of summer camping, this closely-knit
                              QUESTIONS?                                                              REGISTER ONLINE AT:                                activities, learning new skills, being outdoors,           group works throughout the year to establish
June 7-11                     704-944-6728
Preview Camp Week       doreen.sparks@charlottejcc.org
                                                                                    CHARLOTTEJCC.ORG/CAMPS                                               and experiencing Judaism, camp becomes a                   standards and develop exciting programs for our
                                                                                                                                                         place where campers have fun, grow, and feel               campers. This combination of experience, hands-
June 14                                                                                                                                                  good about who they are. Our campers follow                on management, and programmatic creativity
First Day: Camp Mindy                                                                                                                                    a schedule that takes full advantage of all                ensures that Mindy Ellen Levine Day Camp is the
                                                                                                                                                         Shalom Park facilities. Our specialists develop            best possible program for your child.
June 21                       FIND YOUR CAMP (IT’S HERE!)                                                                                                their activity centers so that campers have fun
First Day: Camp Katan         Welcome to Camp.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 3   experiences, learn new skills, and accomplish
                              Camp Policies & Procedures.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 4                realistic goals. Your child will return home at the        Counselor Staff
July 5                                                                                                                                                                                                              Our staff is comprised of mature, enthusiastic
                              CAMP KATAN: Preschool .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 5-7               end of the day with a sense of accomplishment
CAMP CLOSED                                                                                                                                                                                                         young men and women who are dedicated to
                                                                                                                                                         and satisfaction. After all, that is what camp is all
July 29                       CAMP MINDY: Grades K–5.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 8-10                    about. At Camp Mindy, we also encourage the                the development of your children and sensitive
Last Day: Camp Katan          PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS: Grades 1–8.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 11                                      expression of feelings and ideas and work with             to their needs. All staff will participate in a
                                                                                                                                                         our campers so that they may develop a sense of            formal staff orientation before the start of the
(Ends at 12pm)                TEEN CAMP: Grades 6–10 .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 12-13
                                                                                                                                                         respect and understanding for the feelings and             camp season. Unit heads and/or the camp
July 30                       SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMPS: Grades 1–10 .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 14-15                                            opinions of others. As a Levine Jewish Community           director supervise counselors using a hands-on
Last Day: Camp Mindy          Scholarship Information .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 16           Center program, the Mindy Ellen Levine Day                 approach that ensures only the best of care for
                                                                                                                                                         Camp emphasizes Jewish identity and traditions.            our campers. The Mindy Ellen Levine Day Camp
August 2-6                                                                                                                                                                                                          is always fortunate to have a significant number
                                                                                                                                                         Through Jewish life experiences and learning
Encore Camp Week                                                                                                                    Specialty                                                                       of returning staff creating an atmosphere rich in
                                                                                                                                                         about our history and culture, we instill a special
August 9-13                                                                                                                       SPORTS CAMPS           feeling of pride in all our campers. A Jewish camp         professional experiences and camaraderie.
Finale Camp Week                                                                                                                                         helps ensure that these values and beliefs are
                                                                                                                                                         transferred to the next generation.
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SUMMER CAMPS - peace love camp! - Levine Jewish Community Center
CAMP KATAN
Member Registration Opens: December 14th
                                                                                     CAMP POLICIES &
                                                                                      PROCEDURES
4 Members receive priority until January 11, 2021.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               (preschool Unit)
4 Members must be in good standing as of 12/14/2020.
4 Members can only register family members.

    Deposits                                      Value Pricing for all camp programs,         with their immunizations for all illnesses
    A non-refundable deposit of $375 is due       you must be a member in good                 prescribed by the department of health.
    at registration. Completed registration       standing of the LJCC by 12/14/20.            Families must provide documentation
    paperwork must accompany deposit.           • In order to receive LJCC Member Value        of their child’s immunization status           At the Katan Unit of Camp Mindy, your preschool camper will experience a new
    Deposits are applied towards camp             Pricing you must remain an LJCC              before they may attend camp and must           world of fun! Their days will be spent making new friends, learning new skills,
    tuition.                                      member in good standing through              update the LJCC when their child receives      and experiencing new activities in a safe and secure summer environment,
                                                  08/31/21. In the event that a change         immunizations following enrollment             while celebrating Jewish ideals in a traditional day camp atmosphere. We offer
    Fees                                          in LJCC membership status is made            through the end of the camp program.           small groups, dedicated and caring professional staff, and a varied schedule
    • $375 non-refundable deposit per             between the time of registration and         The LJCC does not accept exemption for
      camper is required for all Camp Mindy       8/31/2021, non-member pricing will be        this policy unless this exemption is due       with music, arts and crafts, games and sports, swim lessons, sprayground, and
      Campers. Specialty Sports & Tennis          applied to your account.                     to an illness protected by the Americans       more. We encourage the campers to grow and have fun while making them
      Campers enrolling for one week only       • Extended payment plans and/or                with Disabilities Act (ADA).                   feel safe and protected in an age-appropriate facility. Your preschool camper              Patty Torcellini
      will be charged in full for the selected    Financial Assistance are available to                                                       will be talking about camp for weeks after the summer is over. Give your child             Katan Unit Director
      camp. Specialty Sports & Tennis             families who qualify (see page 16).          Kosher/Food Policy                             the gift of camp – a summer experience that is truly amazing!                             This is Patty’s 8th year
      Campers enrolling for more than one         Please contact the LJCC Scholarship          • The Mindy Ellen Levine Day Camp is
      week, have the option to pay $375 at        Committee for information regarding            a kosher facility. All food and drinks                                                                                                    as Unit Director.
      the time of registration and select a       these programs.                                provided by camp are done so in
      payment plan for the remaining balance • Priority Camp registration concludes              accordance to the laws of Kashrut
      or pay in full.                             on 4/15/2021. All Camp registrations           (Jewish Dietary Laws). Campers are                                                        “Parent & Me”
    • Payment options include cash, check or      received after 04/15/21 will be charged        required to bring a kosher lunch to                                                       Play Dates with Perks!
      credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover,    a $100 administrative processing fee.          camp each day.
      American Express).                                                                       • Camp Mindy is an allergy aware facility.                                                  12-30 months, with parent
    • All camp fees must be paid in full by     Terms & Conditions                               We take every precaution to ensure                                                        Looking for a new organized, fun-filled summer play date
      June 4, 2021. All camp fees must follow • All camp forms must be completed                 children with food allergies are safe,                                                    for you and your child? Come join us for crafts, songs,
      the terms of the Payment Authorization      by May 7, 2021. Campers will not               but we do not limit what campers can
      Form, which must accompany the              be allowed to attend camp without              bring for lunch.                                                                          spray ground time, snacks, circle time and more! Be
      application.                                completed medical forms.                                                                                                                 sure to bring your bathing suits, a towel, and a change
    • Camp tuition will not be refunded in full • The Administrative Staff must be             Swim Program                                                                                of clothes. We’ll be outside for water activity time, and
      for any reason. No refunds will be made     made aware of any special needs or           Our swim program is designed to                                                             inside we’ll have a theme-oriented class including an art
      for absences or withdrawals during          limitations of individual campers prior      encourage campers at all levels to                                                          project and snack. Our “circle time” is loaded with music,
      camp sessions. For withdrawal requests      to enrollment. Failure to disclose special   improve and strengthen their aquatics                                                       movement, instruments, and stories. On Fridays, we
      made prior to March 15, 2021, a charge      needs or limitations may compromise          skills. The camp lessons follow the same
                                                                                                                                                                                           celebrate Shabbat together!
      of $75 per week registered, or your full    your child’s enrollment in Camp.             curriculum as our JAWS Swim School.
      deposit will be applied, all other funds  • The LJCC’s Administrative Staff reserves     Our “8-Step” approach to learning to
      will be eligible for a refund or account    the right to cancel any camper’s             swim has been specifically designed to
      credit. For withdrawal requests made        enrollment or dismiss a camper whose         teach children to swim and be ready for                                                     Play Dates with Perks!
      after March 15, 2021, but prior to April    medical condition, conduct, influence,       a competitive swimming environment
      15, 2021, a 50% refund will be processed    or behavior is deemed unsatisfactory or      upon completion of the process. The                                                         Wed & Fri • 9:15-10:45am
      or account credit made. Any withdrawal      not in the best interests of camp.           prerequisite requirement for each tier is                                                   DATES               #WEEKS     M     NM
      requests made after April 15, 2021        • Camper groups will be formed by the          the successful demonstration of the skills                                                  June 21-July 2        2      $100   $120
      and prior to the start of camp are not      number of weeks campers attend camp,         from the preceding class, except for the
      eligible for refund, however, a request     however, there may be exceptions and         first tier. Swim evaluations will take place                                                July 5-July 16        2      $100   $120
      for an account credit not to exceed 25%     the Camp Administrative Staff will make      during the first few days of camp. Each                                                     June 21-July 16       4      $180   $230
      of the full camp fees paid. No refunds      the final decision on camper placement.      tier of classes includes safety training. If
      nor account credits will be granted after                                                you have any questions regarding the
      camp has begun. All refunds are subject Immunization Policy                              swim program, please contact the LJCC
      to a 20% admin fee.                       The LJCC requires that all children who are    Senior Director of Athletics and Aquatics,
    • In order to be eligible for LJCC Member enrolled in Summer camp are up to date           Josh Steinberger at 704-944-6746.
                                                                                                                                                      REGISTER EARLY!
                                                                                                                                                 Registrations received after April 15th           NO CAMP              CHARLOTTEJCC.ORG
4                                                                                                                                                                                                   JULY 5th               704-944-6728                            5
                                                                                                                                                 will incur a $100 administration fee.
SUMMER CAMPS - peace love camp! - Levine Jewish Community Center
CAMP KATAN                                                                                                                                                                    FULL-DAY CAMP CARE
                                                        *Please remember, in order for your child to have a successful experience
                                                                                                                                              (PEACE OUT)
                                                        at Camp Katan, your child should easily separate from their caregivers.
                                                             ( every little thing’s gonna be alL right! )                                                                       Options For Working Parents
                                                                                                                                                  Rest Time
                                                                                                                                                12:45-2:45pm
                                                                                                                                            All children enrolled in a
                                                                                                                                           full-day program will have    *SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS for 2s & 3s
                                                                                half day                                       half day
                               half day
    Katantanim 2s                                Yeladim 4s                                        Mindy Lites PreK                          a rest period each day.
    M/W/F | Mon-Fri                              Mon-Fri,                       full day           Mon-Fri,                    full day      Children do not have to     Pitzponim - FULL DAY 2s
    9am-1pm                                      9am-1pm | 9am-4pm                                 9am-1pm | 9am-4pm                           sleep but need to be      • Must be two years old before 09/15/21.
                                                                                                                                            prepared to lie down and     • Must be enrolled in a FULL-DAY program.
    • Must be two years old before               • Must be four years old before                   • Must have completed a                     rest during this time.      Proof of enrollment in the CJP or JPS full-day
      06/21/21, unless enrolled in the             08/31/21.                                         four-year-old preschool program                                       program must be provided at registration.
      CJP one’s program.                         • Must be entering a 4-year-old                     and entering a Pre-K program in
    • 6 months experience in preschool             preschool program Fall 2021;                      Fall 2021; proof of enrollment must                                 Working parents, be assured your littlest ones
      must be completed immediately                proof of enrollment must be                       be provided at registration.                                        will experience a nurturing, developmentally
      prior to entering camp. Proof of             provided at registration.                       • Must be fully potty-trained.                                        appropriate program consistent with their current
      enrollment must be provided at                                                                                                                                     environment. A bit of splash time will be included
                                                 Each day campers will enjoy                       Has your child already been                                           to spice things up for the summer!
      registration.                              exciting activities led by a host                 through the Yeladim (4s) program
    Circle time and stories, special             of specialists. Staff will help to                at Camp Katan, but will enroll in
    projects, playground, and water-             enhance positive self-esteem,                     a Pre-K program in the fall? Our                                      Chavarim - FULL DAY 3s
    fun are what are in store for our            while providing a warm and                        Pre-K program will be located                                         • Must be three years old before 09/15/21.
    littlest ones! Shabbat will be a             nurturing environment. Our                        in the Camp Katan building.                                           • Proof of enrollment in a FULL-DAY preschool
                                                                                                                                                                           program must be provided at registration.
    highlight. We’ll have fun with               swim program emphasizes water                     Our Mindy-Lites campers will
    everything we do!                            adjustment, basic swimming skills,                experience many fun activities with                                   Campers will enjoy active days filled with
                                                 and safety in and around the water.               our preschool specialists and make                                    friendship and smiles. Designed to foster and
                                                 NOTE: Older 4s (Yeladim) may be                   regular excursions up to Camp                                         promote self-confidence and independence
    Chavarim 3s                half day          moved into Mindy Lites depending                  Mindy.                                                                while nurturing each child. Chaverim campers
    Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm                             on group numbers.                                                                                                       will receive LJCC’s Learn to Swim Instruction
                                                                                                                                                                         emphasizing water adjustment, basic swimming
    • Must be 3-years-old before
                                                                                                                                                                         skills and safety in and around the water.
      09/15/21.
    • Must be entering a 3-year-old                 Katantanim 2s
      preschool program Fall 2021;                                         DAYS            DATES              #WEEKS      M         NM
                                                          HALF DAY                                                                                                         Pitzponim 2s
      proof of enrollment must be                                          M/W/F           June 21-July 28      6      $1250    $1415                                                          FULL DAY M-F, 9am-4pm
                                                          9am-1pm                                                                                                          Chavarim 3s
      provided at registration.                                            Mon-Fri         June 21-July 29*     6      $1620    $1815
    Campers will enjoy active days                                                                                                                                         DATES                    #WEEKS       M          NM
                                                    Chavarim 3s
    filled with friendship and smiles.                                     DAYS            DATES              #WEEKS      M         NM                                     June 21-July 29*           6      $1850    $2165
    Designed to foster and promote                        HALF DAY                                                                                                         June 21-July 16 (3's only) 4      $1325    $1535
                                                                           Mon-Fri         June 21-July 16      4      $1085   $1230
    self-confidence and independence                      9am-1pm
                                                                           Mon-Fri         June 21-July 29*     6      $1500   $1715
    while nurturing each child.                                                                                                                                          *Camp ends at 12pm on July 29.
    Chaverim will receive LJCC’s Learn              Yeladim 4s & Mindy Lites PreK
    to Swim Instruction emphasizing                                        Mon-Fri         June 21-July 16      4      $1085   $1230
                                                          HALF DAY
    water adjustment, basic swimming                      9am-1pm          Mon-Fri         June 21-July 29*     6      $1500   $1715
    skills and safety in and around the                                                                                                                                             CAMP KATAN
    water.                                                                                                                                                                     AM/PM EXTENDED CARE
                                                          FULL DAY         Mon-Fri         June 21-July 16      4      $1325    $1535
                                                          9am-4pm          Mon-Fri         June 21-July 29*     6      $1850    $2165                                      Take It Easy! Leave it up to us to provide high
                                                                                                                                                                           quality early morning and late afternoon care,
                                                                                                                                                                            so you can take care of business worry-free!
                                                 *Camp ends at 12pm on July 29.
                                                                                                                                                                             AM Care (7-9am)          PM Care (4-6pm)
                   REGISTER EARLY!                                                                                                                                            4 Weeks / $280          4 Weeks / $280
              Registrations received after April 15th                  NO CAMP                  CHARLOTTEJCC.ORG
                                                                        JULY 5th                   704-944-6728                                                               6 Weeks / $420          6 Weeks / $420             7
6             will incur a $100 administration fee.
SUMMER CAMPS - peace love camp! - Levine Jewish Community Center
CAMP MINDY                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (totally COOL)
    traditional day camp                                                                                                                                                                                                        Camp is a time to make new

    (Unit K-1) (Unit 2-3) (Unit 4-5)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 friends; accordingly we are
                                                                                                                                   Kochavim                                                                                       not able to honor camper
                                                                                                                                   2nd & 3rd Grade Unit             FULL DAY                                                           friend requests.
                                                                               Samantha Meyers                                     Campers will experience camp from a new
                                                                                     K-1st Grade                                   perspective. Diversified, action-packed programs
                                                                                    Unit Director                                  geared toward learning new skills, building self-
                                                                               This is Samantha’s 8th     Mitch Ormand             confidence, and developing personal growth.
                                                                                                            2nd-5th Grade
                                                               half day
                                                                                year as Unit Director.
    Nitzanim                                                                                                 Unit Director         Activity Highlights
    Kindergarten & 1st Grade Unit                              full day                                   This is Mitch’s 10th     Traditional Team Sports • Camp Crafts • Free Swim
                                                                                                         year as Unit Director.    Swim Instruction • Archery • Special Events
    This unit is specifically structured for children beginning
                                                                                                                                   Gardening • Engineering • Nature • Israeli Culture
    their first years of camp. Activities are geared towards
                                                                                                                                   Computers • Tennis • Drama • Science
    giving our campers a sense of independence while
                                                                                                                                   Shabbat Celebrations • Camp Wide Activities
    building their self-esteem. Campers will have the
                                                                                                                                   Cooperative Group Activities
    opportunity to experience a wide variety of activities
    while being supervised by our carefully trained team of
    counselors and specialists.
                                                                                                                                   Ruach
                                                                                                                                   4th & 5th Grade Unit             FULL DAY
    Kindergarten Activity Highlights
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              FULL DAY
    Camp Crafts • Swim Instruction • Games • Israeli Culture                                                                       This unit is specifically designed with our oldest
    Engineering • Drama • Archery • Computers • Special Guests
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sports Focus Camps
                                                                                                                                   campers in mind. Each exciting activity will bring
    Music • Science • Athletic Activities • Tennis • Nature
                                                                                                                                                                                                    2nd-5th Grades
                                                                                                                                   new challenges while building a sense of teamwork
    Judaic Art • Weekly Themes • Shabbat Celebrations                                                                              and camaraderie.                                                 Do you love to stay active? This focus camp is
                                                                                                                                                                                                    a traditional camp with an emphasis on sports.
    1st Grade Activity Highlights                                                                                                  Activity Highlights                                              Campers will be participating in a wide variety of
    Traditional Team Sports • Special Events • Tennis                                                                              Traditional Team Sports • Camp Crafts • Free Swim                extra sports activities each week, in a traditional
    Camp Crafts • Swim Instruction • Free Swim • Israeli Culture                                                                   Swim Instruction • Archery • Special Events                      camp setting.
    Archery • Drama • Engineering • Camp Wide Activities                                                                           Gardening • Engineering • Israeli Culture • Computers
                                                                                                                                   Science • Nature • Tennis • Drama • Group Activities             Activity Highlights
    Cooperative Group Activities • Weekly Themes
                                                                                                                                   Shabbat Celebrations                                             Extra Sports Activities Each Week • Team Sports
    Nature • Science • Computers • Shabbat Celebrations
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tennis • Golf • Archery • Swim Instruction
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Free Swim • Special Events • Engineering
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Israeli Culture • Computers • Group Activities
    Nitzanim K/1                                                                                                                  Kochavim 2/3                           FULL DAY                   Nature • Science • Shabbat Celebrations
                    DATES                         #WEEKS      M           NM                                                      & Ruach 4/5                        Mon-Fri • 9am-4pm
    HALF DAY*       June 14-July 30                 7      $1630   $1955
                                                                                                                                  DATES                #WEEKS                  M         NM
      Mon-Fri       June 14-July 23                 6      $1425   $1700
     9am-1pm                                                                                                                      June 14-July 30          7            $2065          $2520          Sports Focus
                    June 14-July 9                  4      $1065   $1260                                                                                                                              Mon-Fri • 9am-4pm
                                                                                                                                  June 14-July 23          6            $1890          $2285
                                                                                                                                  June 14-July 9           4            $1425          $1695          DATES             #WEEKS            M           NM
                    June 14-July 30                 7      $2065   $2520
     FULL DAY                                                                                                                     July 12-30               3            $1085          $1290          June 14-July 30      7          $2415      $3045
                    June 14-July 23                 6      $1890   $2285
      Mon-Fri                                                                                                                     June 14-25               2             $750           $885          June 14-July 9       4          $1505      $1875
                    June 14-July 9                  4      $1425   $1695
     9am-4pm                                                                                                                      June 28-July 9           2             $725           $860          July 12-30           3          $1140      $1425
                    July 12-30 (1st Grade only)     3      $1085   $1290
                                                                                                                                  July 12-23               2             $750           $885

    * Nitzanim half-day must have a minimum
    of 10 campers registered by 5/5/21.
                                                                                                                                                    REGISTER EARLY!
                                                                                                                                             Registrations received after April 15th           NO CAMP            CHARLOTTEJCC.ORG
8                                                                                                                                                                                               JULY 5th             704-944-6728                          9
                                                                                                                                             will incur a $100 administration fee.
SUMMER CAMPS - peace love camp! - Levine Jewish Community Center
EXTENDED CAMP
                                                                                   PROGRAMS                                       (cultural arts unit)

                                                 Preview, Encore
                                                 & Finale Camps              FULL DAY      LEGO® Mania Camp                                                                                                            Kayla Piscatelli
                                                 Grades K-5th                              Grades K-5th                           Grades K-8th                                                                      Cultural Arts Unit Director
     AM/PM CAMP CARE                                                                                                              TWO SUMMER PERFORMANCES                                                    This is Kayla’s 5th year as Unit Director.
                                                 • Campers must be enrolled                Builders will dive into
       Program & Fees                              in regular camp in order to             thousands of LEGO                      FULL DAY Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
       Kindergarten-Teens                          participate in Extended Camp            bricks at LEGO Mania
                                                                                                                                  Involvement in the Arts boosts self-confidence,                    DISNEY’S MOANA JR.
                                                   Programs.                               Camp! They'll design
       AM/PM enrollment must                                                                                                      communication skills, critical thinking, fosters a strong       June 14–July 10 (4 wks; no camp 7/5)
                                                 • Morning and evening after-camp          their own creations,
     correspond to the number of                                                                                                  work ethic, relieves stress and creates memories and                   Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
                                                   care is available.                      learn architecture and engineering
      weeks of registered camp.                                                                                                   friendships that last a lifetime.                                     M/$1505      NM/$1875
                                                                                           concepts, create amazing LEGO
                                                 If you need a safe, friendly              mosaics, and have a great time                                                                                 Camp Performances*
 Relax! We've got you covered.                   environment for your child during         building with their friends. If your   Develop your abilities in all areas of the visual and                 Fri, July 9 • 9:30am & 1pm
 Our morning and evening care                    the week before or the weeks              child loves to build, then don't let   performing arts, work with highly trained instructors                   Public Performances*
 programs are designed to meet                   after camp, then these programs
 the needs of your child as they                                                           them miss this camp!                   in a professional and nurturing environment and                Sat, July 10 • 2pm, 4pm (sensory), 6pm
                                                 are designed for you. Staffed by                                                 experience the magic of being part of a team of
 look forward to a busy day of
                                                 trained professionals from Camp                                                  young performers!
 campactivities or as they rest
                                                 Mindy, campers will enjoy a wide                                                                                                             A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD KIDS
 up from the full day of camp.
                                                 variety of engaging activities.                                                  Junior Company: Grades K-3*                                         July 12–31 (3 weeks)
 Supervised by our trained staff,
                                                                                                                                  Our youngest campers will enjoy a perfect blend                     Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
 campers enjoy activities, games,
 or just some good old-fashioned                 Program Highlights                                                                                                                                  M/$1140     NM/$1425
                                                                                                                                  between Camp Mindy and Cultural Arts camp.
 quiet time. Programs include                    Swimming • Sports • Games • Movies                                               Outdoor games, visual and performing arts                                Camp Performances*
 supervised games, crafts, sports,               Arts & Crafts • Themed Activities                                                instruction, and rehearsals for each session’s musical                Fri, July 30 • 9:30am & 1pm
 movies and cooking.                                                                                                              production, will keep these artists busy all day.                       Public Performances*
                                                                                                                                  Option to end each day with free swim.                        Sat, July 31 • 2pm, 4pm (sensory), & 6pm
     AM Care:           PM Care:                       All Extended Camps
    7-8:30am              4-6pm                        Mon-Fri • 9am-4pm                                                          Senior Company: Grades 4-8*
*2 Weeks $140      *2 Weeks $140                       PROGRAM               DATES            #WEEKS        M         NM          Campers may audition for singing, dancing and                       Be a Star - COMBINE BOTH!
 3 Weeks $210       3 Weeks $210                       Preview Camp*         June 7-11           1      $350        $430          acting roles or choose to be in the ensemble. In                  DISNEY’S MOANA JR. AND
 4 Weeks $280       4 Weeks $280                       Encore Camp           August 2-6          1      $350        $430          addition to rehearsals for each session’s musical           A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD KIDS
*5 Weeks $350      *5 Weeks $350                       Lego Mania Camp       August 2-6          1      $400        $480          production, they will also enjoy creative activities             June 14–July 31 (7 wks; no camp 7/5)
 6 Weeks $420       6 Weeks $420                       Lego Mania Camp       August 9-13         1      $400        $480          in improvisation, characterization, and voice and                       Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
 7 Weeks $490       7 Weeks $490                       Finale Camp           August 9-13         1      $350        $430          movement, as well as guided instruction in drawing,                    M/$2415     NM/$3045
                  *Grades 2-5 only.                                                                                               painting, crafts and mixed media, with the freedom           See above shows for all performance dates*
                                                                                                                                  to create their own projects. Option to end each day
                                                             AM/PM Care Available for Extended Camps                              with free swim.
                                                           AM 7-9am             PM 4-6pm*
                                                         M/ $70 per week     M/ $70 per week
                                                        NM/ $80 per week    NM/ $80 per week
                                                       		                  *No PM Care on 6/10;                                               *important note*
                                                       		Adjusted Preview Week                                                         Campers MUST be available for ALL Fri/Sat
                                                       		                PM pricing: M/$55 NM/$65                                        performance dates (July 9-10 & 30-31).
                                                                                                                                      If you register for/begin arts camp and then
                                                                                                                                        are unable to attend ALL 5 performances,
                  REGISTER EARLY!                                                                                                     you may not continue participation in camp
             Registrations received after April 15th             NO CAMP                CHARLOTTEJCC.ORG                                      and no refunds will be given.
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             will incur a $100 administration fee.
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TEEN CAMPS                                                        Michelle Rusgo
                                                                                                Counselor in Training (CIT)
                                                                                                Rising Grades 9-10
     (GESHER TRADITIONAL)                                               Teen Unit Director
                                                                                                Application-based program; must apply and be accepted
     (LEADERSHIP)
                                                                       This is Michelle’s 4th
                                                                       year as Unit Director.   to the program prior to registration. Call the Camp Office
                                                                                                704-944-6728 for an application.
                                                                                                The CIT program provides a summer experience for teens who
                                                                                                are interested in pursuing a counselor position at the Levine JCC.
                             totally cool... Camp is a time to                                  Participants will gain a greater understanding of the role of a
                            make new friends; accordingly we are not                            Summer Camp Counselor by taking part in leadership building,
                             able to honor camper friend requests.                              skills development, and team building activities!                        Athena’s Path I & II
                                                                                                The CIT program will focus on the daily structure of camp                Girls’ Leadership Camp
     Gesher Traditional Teen Camp                                                               and counselor schedules. Participants will receive training in           Rising Grades 6-8
     Grades 6-8                                                                                 the areas of child development, first aid, activity planning,
                                                                                                differentiated instruction, as well as additional skills needed          Athena’s Path camp is a fun time for girls,
     Teen Camp consists of 6th, 7th and 8th graders where                                       to become an effective and successful counselor. CITs will be            filled with funny games and activities, cool
     campers enjoy 2 days of “traditional” on-site activities                                   assigned to a summer camp group, enabling them to have a                 instructors, and lively discussions- all about
     including swimming, sports, archery, and canteen, as                                       hands-on experience and observe counselors in action. CIT’s              middle school. The social drama of middle
     well as fun activities just for teens including Improv,                                    will have the opportunity to select a specific content area and          school can take its toll on academics, self-
     chocolate making, and Color War. Every Friday will be                                      receive individualized training in the skills and abilities needed       esteem and attitudes about school. Our
     our community service day. Whether we are making                                           for their desired area of focus. Upon completion of the program,         games and activities teach girls the tools
     sandwiches for the homeless or making knotted                                              CITs will have the opportunity to apply as a Counselor Assistant.*       they need to navigate the middle school
     blankets for the Humane Society, Friday is our day to                                                                                                               social scene and be the leaders of their
     take part in Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World). The                                           CIT Program: Mon-Fri • 9am-4pm                                        own lives. Our tools give girls confidence to
     other 2 days will be spent off-site traveling to all sorts                                   DATES              #WEEKS                 M          NM                solve their own problems in middle school,
     of exciting places, such as the US National White Water                                      June 14-July 9         4             $600           $900               and beyond! Our high school interns are
     Center, Carowinds, or Sports Connection.                                                     July 12-30             3             $450           $675               great role models, make the activities more
                                                                                                  June 14-July 30        7             $900          $1350               fun and help the girls feel comfortable.
                                                                                                                                                                         Your Athena’s Path girl discovers that being
       Gesher Teen Camp                                                                                                                                                  a leader doesn’t necessarily mean being
                                                                                                *NOTE: Rising 10th graders are eligible for hire as Counselor            class president. It means solving problems
       Mon-Fri • 9am-4pm                                                                        Assistants. Those who are not deemed ready for hire may                  creatively, doing what she believes is
       DATES                          #WEEKS       M      NM                                    participate In the CIT program. Completion of the CIT program does       right, and staying true to herself. While
       June 14-June 25                  2      $850     $950                                    not guarantee hire as a Counselor Assistant in a future summer.          she plays games, tries new activities, talks
       June 28-July 9 (no camp 7/5)     2      $825     $925                                                                                                             confidentially, and giggles, she learns to:
       July 12-23                       2      $850     $950
       July 26-30                       1      $455     $505                                                                                                             4   Lead with a unique style
                                                                                                Counselor Assistants (CAs)                                               4   Evaluate & respond to criticism
                                                                                                Rising 10th Graders                                                      4   Communicate positively
                                                                                                Application-based position; CA positions are limited and filled          4   Solve problems creatively
                                                                                                based on applicant's experience and qualifications. Call the             4   Take the right kind of risks
                                                                                                Camp Office 704-944-6728 for an application.                             4   Identify local & realistic role models
                                                                                                                                                                         4   Plug into healthy friendships
                                                                                                Counselor Assistants (CAs) are seasonal positions at the Levine
                                                                                                JCC. Teens who are hired to fill CA roles will receive in-group
                                                                                                experience and on-the-job training. CAs will learn leadership                        August 2–6
                                                                                                skills, child development and guidance techniques. CA’s will work                  Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm
                                                                                                with camp leadership, unit heads, and experienced counselors to                    M/$325       NM/$350
                                                                                                learn and grow into amazing counselors!
                                                         LOVE peace
                                                          love LIFE
                                                                                                                REGISTER EARLY!
                                                                                                           Registrations received after April 15th           NO CAMP          CHARLOTTEJCC.ORG
12                                                                                                                                                            JULY 5th           704-944-6728                         13
                                                                                                           will incur a $100 administration fee.
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2021 TENNIS CAMPS                                                  FOOTBALL • LACROSSE • ALL-SPORTS • SOCCER • BASKETBALL
  SPORTS CAMPS                                                                                                                          Drop-off u Flexibility & Conditioning u Instructional Stations u Lunch
                                                                                                                                            u Swimming u Game Play u Instructional Stations u Pick-up

                                      TENNIS CAMP WEEKS:                                                                                               Renaldo’s desire, determination, and hard work on and off the field made him a
                                      Week 1:      June 7–11                                                         Renaldo Turnbull                  valuable NFL player. Renaldo and his staff will share their love and knowledge of
                                      Week 2:      June 14–18
                                                                                                                    Flag Football Camp                 football every day with your child. Campers need to bring each day: A kosher
                                                                                                                         GRADES 2-6                    lunch, water bottle, sneakers and cleats, pool shoes, swimsuit and towel.
                                      Week 3:      June 21–25
                                                                                                                     June 7-11 • 9am-4pm               Renaldo Turnbull – All-American at WV University; first round NFL draft pick;
                                      Week 4:      June 28–July 2                                                     M/$275 NM/$330                   NFL All-Pro & Pro Bowl player; played w/ New Orleans Saints & Carolina Panthers.
                                      Week 5:      July 6–9 (No camp 7/5)
                                                                                      Greg O’Connor
                                      Week 6:      July 12–16                        Director of Tennis
                                      Week 7:      July 19–23                                                                                          JLAX is for boys with all experience and ability levels. Players will reinforce their
                                                                                     World class tennis
                                      Week 8:      July 26–30                        player and coach,
                                                                                                                        JLAX Boys                      lacrosse skills through a variety of fun drills and challenging games, then beat the
                                                                                                                      Lacrosse Camp                    heat and jump in the pool for an opportunity to experience “pool lacrosse!” This
                                      Week 9:      August 2–6                      this is Greg’s 9th year
      ER
REGIST )
                                                                                                                                                       camp is sure to be the favorite of the summer! Campers need to bring each day:
                                                                                     as Tennis Director.             w/Jamie Schmidt
 (EARLY
                                      Week 10:     August 9–13                                                                                         40” standard lacrosse stick, lacrosse gloves, lacrosse helmet, a kosher lunch, water
                                                                                                                          GRADES 1-9                   bottle, cleats or closed toe shoes, pool shoes/slides, swimsuit & towel. Lacrosse equipment
                                                                                                                    July 19–23 • 9am-4pm               may be provided if you do not have; please see instructor directly.
                                                                                                                     M/$280 NM/$340                    Jamie Schmidt – Founder and creator of Cool Kids Lacrosse, the original
            MEMBER PRIORITY           Junior CRUSH Tennis Camp                                                                                         pool lacrosse camp, and is ready to share the experience with JLAX!
           REGISTRATION OPENS:        GRADES 1-12
       Monday, December 14, 2020      An enjoyable introduction to tennis, focusing on fundamentals
                                      and tennis basics. Daily weekly schedule:                                       All-Sports Camp                  Designed to instill quality learning with enthusiastic instruction to help your child develop sports
  NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION STARTS:                                                                                        GRADES 2-6                    skills and a love of sports and sports activities. Each day a different sport will be introduced.
                                      8:55-9:05 am      Arrival/ pick-up by mailboxes                                                                  LJCC sports staff will instruct each day. Don’t miss the fun! Campers need to bring each day:
               January 11, 2021       9:05-9:55am       Conditioning/Alternative Sports                             July 26–30 • 9am-4pm
                                                                                                                                                       A kosher lunch, water bottle, sneakers, pool shoes or slides, swimsuit & towel.
                                      10am-12:15pm      On court drills/tennis skills                                 M/$275 NM/$330                   Camp is led by LJCC sports staff dedicated to outstanding youth development.
            REGISTER ONLINE:          12:20-1:45 pm     Pool/Lunch (half-day departs 1pm)
       charlottejcc.org/sportscamps   1:55-3:50 pm
                                      3:55-4:05 pm
                                                        On court games, matches, point play
                                                        Pick-up at mailboxes                                        Soccer Skills Camp                 Fundamental skills will be taught throughout the week. We use fun games to provide plenty of
                                                                                                                        GRADES 1-9                     opportunities for the players to apply newly acquired skills in game situations. Camp is led by
                                      FULL DAY Option: 9am-4pm
                                                                                     Junior                        August 2–6 • 9am-4pm                LJCC sports staff. Campers need to bring each day: A soccer ball, water bottle, sneakers and

                                                                                      CRUSH                                                            cleats, shin guards, a kosher lunch, pool shoes or slides, swimsuit & towel.
                                                                                                 Levine
                                      Per Week: M/$310 • NM/$370                                          JCC
                                                                                                                     M/$275 NM/$330
                                                                                                                                                       Camp is led by LJCC sports staff dedicated to outstanding youth development.
                                      HALF DAY Option: 9am-1pm                                Tennis
                                                                                                       Team
                                      Per Week: M/$220 • NM/$304
                                                                                                                        Dell Curry                     Dell is returning this summer to share his love and knowledge of the game! Dell’s
                                      DAILY RATE Option: M/$90 per day • NM/$120                                     Basketball Camp                   sharp shooting, quick release, and unlimited range, along with his leadership both on
                                      Daily rate is only available to members and non-members who                       GRADES 3-10                    and off the court, made him a valuable NBA player. His hands-on approach at camp
                                      have been in camp other weeks in 2021. To arrange, email:                    August 9–12 • 9am–4pm               has made our program an overwhelming success. Campers need to bring each day:
                                      gregory.oconnor@charlottejcc.org                                                                                 A kosher lunch, water bottle, sneakers, pool shoes or slides, swimsuit & towel.
                                                                                                                 (4 days) M/$275 NM/$330
                                                                                                                                                       Dell Curry – 16 year NBA veteran; original Charlotte Hornet; current NBA analyst.

                                                                     For questions about Tennis Camps,          For questions about Specialty Sports Camps,
                                                            contact LJCC Director of Tennis, Greg O’Connor      contact LJCC Sports Director Stephanie Garner
                                                          704-944-6748 • gregory.oconnor@charlottejcc.org       704-944-6743 • stephanie.garner@charlottejcc.org

                                                                     REGISTER EARLY!
                                                                Registrations received after April 15th                NO CAMP                  CHARLOTTEJCC.ORG
14                                                                                                                      JULY 5th                   704-944-6728                                                                                               15
                                                                will incur a $100 administration fee.
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one love, one heart,
                                                                                                                CONTACT US
                     ONE COMMUNITY,
                     we’ll make you feel alright!
                                                                                                                  Camp Mindy Office
                                                                                                                      704-944-6728
                                                                                                                    Katan Unit Office
                                                                                                                        704-944-6891
 CAMP SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION                                                                                   Levine JCC Main Line
 We work together to build a community that is inclusive to all, one that is founded                                   704-366-5007
 upon the belief that our community is stronger when we participate in Jewish life.                                       ...................
 We are blessed with the ability to be shepherds of our Community’s scholarship                                          Mark DiDonato
 funds and take seriously our responsibility to make these funds available to all who            Senior Director of Youth & Camp Programs
 may need scholarship assistance.                                                                     mark.didonato@charlottejcc.org

 When each member of the community participates in our Camp programs, our                                           Doreen Sparks
 community becomes much more than the sum of its members. Our lives are                                    Camp Mindy Administrator
                                                                                                      doreen.sparks@charlottejcc.org
 enriched by these binding relationships, helping us to grow from the richness of our
 individuality.                                                                                                       Patty Torcellini
                                                                                                                    Katan Unit Director
 We welcome scholarship applications throughout the registration period;                             patty.torcellini@charlottejcc.org
 priority is given to applications received by February 28, 2021. Campers must
                                                                                                                    Samantha Meyers
 be registered for camp in order to be considered for a scholarship.                                           K-1st Grade Unit Director
                                                                                                                k1uh@charlottejcc.org
 Scholarship Applications are available via email. Please email your request to:
 scholarship.committee@charlottejcc.org. Complete and return the application along                                   Mitch Ormand
 with the requested documentation and a copy of the camper’s registration to:                             2nd-5th Grade Unit Director
 Scholarship Committee/Levine JCC • 5007 Providence Rd • Charlotte, NC 28226                          mitch.ormand@charlottejcc.org
                                                                                                                    Michelle Rusgo
 *NOTE: If you have filled out a scholarship application for Membership in 2020,                                   Teen Unit Director
 you do not need to fill it out again. Instead, please write “Scholarship application on file”       michelle.rusgo@charlottejcc.org
 on the camper’s registration and turn it in. The deposit is still required.
                                                                                                                      Kayla Piscatelli
 If you have questions, contact the LJCC Scholarship Committee, via email:                                  Cultural Arts Unit Director
 scholarship.committee@charlottejcc.org or ask an Administrative Staff                               kayla.piscatelli@charlottejcc.org
 member for assistance in navigating the scholarship process.                                                      Joshua Steinberger
                                                                                                   Senior Director of Athletics & Aquatics
                                                                                                 joshua.steinberger@charlottejcc.org

                                                                       K-5th                                    Gregory O’Connor
                                                                       Grade                                      Director of Tennis
                                                                                                   gregory.oconnor@charlottejcc.org
                                                                        Mon-Fri
                                                                        3-6pm                                     Stephanie Garner
                                                                                                                 Director of Athletics
                      Come join the BEST Afterschool Program!                                      stephanie.garner@charlottejcc.org
                      Our award-winning program is located in the Activity Center
                      at Camp Mindy. We are committed to providing a well-rounded
                                                                                                                       Jodi Finkelstein
                      experience with fun daily activities and supervised homework.
                                                                                                                  Membership Manager
                                                                                                      jodi.finkelstein@charlottejcc.org
                                                                                                                     Anna Gunsher
                                                                                                              Senior Program Officer
                                                                                                      anna.gunsher@charlottejcc.org

                                                                                                             Sandra and Leon Levine
                                                                                                            Jewish Community Center
                                                                                                               5007 Providence Road
                      704-944-6733 mitch.ormand@charlottejcc.org                                                Charlotte, NC 28226
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