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NO INCREASE IN CAMP GADOL FEES.  PRICES ARE BEING HELD AT 2009 LEVELS.


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Give your child an unforgettable summer at Camp Gadol where children 2 yrs -entering grade 4 are encouraged to spread their creative wings, try new skills and stretch their imaginations.

Fun for Preschoolers
Our youngest campers, 2 years - entering Pre-K are introduced to the day camp experience through a variety of professionally led outdoor and indoor activities, art, music, nature, water play and more. Pre-K children swim in our heated pool every day. Groups are led by experienced, adult teachers and caring staff with one counselor for every 4-5 children.


A Full Day of Activity for Older Children

Children entering grades K-4 enjoy a variety of activities including swimming, soccer, baseball, gymnastics, martial arts, music, nature and more in a nurturing, non-competitive environment. Special themed days such as Pajama Day, Crazy Hat Day, Sport Day and more highlight each week and are enjoyed by all campers. Special late nights and BBQ's are always something campers look forward to and enjoy. Our oldest campers entering grades 3 and 4 also enjoy a local trip every week.

Registration Options  
For Campers 2 - 3.5 years  
Monday - Friday 9:00am-Noon
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-Noon
   
For Campers entering Pre-K  
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 2:00pm
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
   
K - 2 Grade  
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
   
3 - 4 Grade  
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm

 

General Information

Food
Camp Gadol and Summer Arts Center now provide hot Kosher lunch. Our lunches are catered daily. A menu is available prior to camp. There will be no nut products served anywhere in camp either as lunch or as a snack.

Swimming Campers swim five days per week in our 25-yard, heated indoor pool. Campers receive daily instruction from our professional staff of Water Safety Instructors. The pool is staffed with at least three certified Water Safety Instructors, as well as at least three certified lifeguards during all swim periods. In addition, counselors are both on deck and in the water to supervise campers. Our Aquatics Program follows American Red Cross guidelines.

Special Events & Theme Days
There will be weekly special theme days. Campers will participate in creative games, crafts and song. Enjoy the wonder and talent of National Circus Project, magicians, musicians, and more. Theme days include Pajama Day, Winter Wonderland, Israel Day, Very Merry UnBirthday, and more.

Camp Dates

Full summer Monday, June 28th – Friday, August 13th
Session I Monday, June 28th – Wednesday, July 21st
Session II Thursday, July 22nd – Friday, August 13th
   
  No Camp on Monday, July 5th
   
2010 Camp Gadol Fees (includes hot kosher lunch)
NO FEE INCREASES!!!  PRICES  HELD AT LAST SUMMER'S LEVEL.
 
Camps Hours Weeks Basic Fee
Gadol 3's   Full Summer Only  
(2 - 3.5 year old) 9am - 12pm 5 day $2,500
  9am - 12pm 3 day $1,700
Gadol 4's      
(Entering Pre-K) 9am - 4pm Full $4,300
    Half $2,950
  9am - 2pm Full $4,150
    Half $2,750
       
       
Gadol K-2nd Grade 9am - 4pm Full $4,300
  9am - 4pm Half $2,950
       
       
Gadol 3rd-4th Grade 9am - 4pm Full $4,500
    Half $3,000
       
In addition to camp fee, there is a $40 registration fee/child or two or more children, $75.


Summer Arts Center
Unleash your creative talents in art, dance and theatre! For kids entering grades 2-9.
Click here for more info!


 

Family Fitness Special
Camp isn’t just for kids at the JCC! Upon registering your child/children for camp at the JCC, you and your family can register to use the JCC’s state-of-the-art fitness center and indoor pool – FREE – from June 28th through the last day of camp. Come in for a tour of the facility. We know you’ll agree that the JCC is the place for you and your kids to be!

For more information on specific amenities offered by the JCC Sports & Fitness Center, please feel free to contact John O’Brien, Sports & Fitness Director, at x329.




Director of Camping,
Caryn Symons
Caryn Symons has joined the JCC as Director of Camp Gadol. Caryn is no stranger to the JCC. In addition to 7 years as a teacher of all ages in the Nursery School, for the past 4 years she has been a Head Counselor at Camp Gadol. Caryn brings her own brand of creativity, enthusiasm and community spirit that will enrich each child's camp experience. Caryn received her Masters Degree in Education from Queens College and was an award winning High School Guidance Counselor before raising her two sons, who are both alumni of the JCC Nursery School and Camp.