As summer approaches, reader’s thoughts turn to camp

Dear Wendy,

Even though it is only the beginning of March, I am already planning my children’s summer vacation.  Will J-Camp still exist while the Dwares JCC is under construction? I have a 4 year old and 8 year old and would like to know my options.

Thank you!

Busy mom already

planning for summer

Dear Busy Mom,

From one busy mom to another – YES!! J-Camp will definitely be operating in full force this summer. Beginning June 20 and running through Aug. 19, camp will be just as fantastic this summer as last. 

Our lower camp goes to age 5 and upper camp is for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. The CIT (counselor in training) program is for seventh to  10th graders.

The Spirit calendar for 2016 is already out and Seth, Shannon and Jo-Anne are knee deep in planning.

The official camp day goes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but kids can arrive as early as 8 a.m. and be picked up as late as 6 p.m. (there is an additional charge for extended day). Camp tuition at the Dwares JCC includes lunch, snacks and towels for swimming. How convenient is that?

You can attend as many weeks as you would like; they do not have to be consecutive. There will be surprises all summer long. Thursday trip day is always a highlight – from Mystic Aquarium to The Audubon Society, this year will be more exciting than ever.

Camp culminates with Carnival week. On the last day of camp, there will be a Carnival celebration for every camper who attends camp at any point throughout the summer. More information will be available about that as summer approaches. 

Our camp guide is online at jewishallianceri.org, or stop by and pick up a copy. 

For more information on lower camp, contact Jo-Anne Petrie at jpetrie@jewishallianceri.org, or 401-421-4111, ext. 180.

For more information on upper camp, contact Seth Finkle at sfinkle@jewishallianceri.org, or 401-421-4111, ext. 146.

WENDY JOERING is director of member and concierge services at the Jewish Alliance.