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*Registration for the upcoming week closes Fridays at noon
Summer Day Camp Tentative Sample Schedule
Swimming Day Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7am – 9am | Early Care & Drop Off |
| 9am – 9:15 | Announcements |
| 9:15am – 10am | Group Arts & Crafts |
| 10am – 11am | Group Game/Gym/Fitness |
| 11am – 11:30 | Pack Up & Pool Prep |
| 11:30am – Noon | Walk To Kingston Pool |
| Noon – 1pm | Pool |
| 1pm – 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm – 3pm | Pool |
| 3pm – 3:15pm | Snack |
| 3:15pm – 3:45pm | Walk Back To JCC |
| 3:45pm – 4pm | Pack Up |
| 4pm – 6pm | Aftercare |
Weekly field trips are included, no extra costs! Tentatively scheduled for Thursdays, dependent on weather. Examples of Field Trips include but are not limited to bowling, Hillside Farms, Electric City Aquarium, Lehman Nature Sanctuary, Lackawanna Coal Mine, Frances Slocum State Park, Roller Skating, Nay Aug Park, Movies 14 and Montage Waterpark.
On-Site Day Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7am – 9am | Early Care & Drop Off |
| 9am – 9:15am | Announcements |
| 9:15am – 10am | Crafts |
| 10am – 11am | Basketball/Pickleball |
| 11am – 12:00pm. | Kickball/Outdoor Gardening |
| 12:00pm – 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Special Guest- Fire Dept |
| 1:30pm – 2:15pm | Wiffle Ball/Water Sponge Race |
| 2:15pm – 2:30pm | Snack |
| 2:30pm-3:15pm | Wiffle Ball/Water Sponge Race |
| 3:15pm -3:45pm | Elective Play/Flex Time |
| 3:45pm – 4pm
4pm – 6pm |
Pack Up
Aftercare |
Summer Day Camp Tentative Sample Schedule
Swimming Day Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7am – 9am | Early Care & Drop Off |
| 9am – 9:15 | Announcements |
| 9:15am – 10am | Group Arts & Crafts |
| 10am – 11am | Group Game/Gym/Fitness |
| 11am – 11:30 | Pack Up & Pool Prep |
| 11:30am – Noon | Walk To Kingston Pool |
| Noon – 1pm | Pool |
| 1pm – 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm – 3pm | Pool |
| 3pm – 3:15pm | Snack |
| 3:15pm – 3:45pm | Walk Back To JCC |
| 3:45pm – 4pm | Pack Up |
| 4pm – 6pm | Aftercare |
On-Site Day Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7am – 9am | Early Care & Drop Off |
| 9am – 9:15am | Announcements |
| 9:15am – 10am | Crafts |
| 10am – 11am | Basketball/Pickleball |
| 11am – 12:00pm. | Kickball/Outdoor Gardening |
| 12:00pm – 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Special Guest- Fire Dept |
| 1:30pm – 2:15pm | Wiffle Ball/Water Sponge Race |
| 2:15pm – 2:30pm | Snack |
| 2:30pm-3:15pm | Wiffle Ball/Water Sponge Race |
| 3:15pm -3:45pm | Elective Play/Flex Time |
| 3:45pm – 4pm
4pm – 6pm |
Pack Up
Aftercare |
Weekly field trips are included, no extra costs! Tentatively scheduled for Thursdays, dependent on weather. Examples of Field Trips include but are not limited to bowling, Hillside Farms, Electric City Aquarium, Lehman Nature Sanctuary, Pikes Peak Mini Golf & Laser Tag, Lackawanna Coal Mine, Frances Slocum State Park, Roller Skating, Nay Aug Park, Movies 14 and Montage Waterpark.
General Information
- Campers can be dropped off at Friedman JCC at 9:00am, and picked up promptly at 4:00pm.
- Before Care is available for $30.00 per week and those campers can be dropped off anytime between 7:00am-9:00am.
- After Care is available for $30.00 per week and those campers can be picked up anytime between 4:00pm-6:00pm. Campers picked up AFTER 6:00pm, will be assessed a late fee of $1.00 per minute.
- Before and After Care combined is $50.00 weekly.
- Field Trips ARE included in the $275.00 weekly charge. We are attempting to keep field trips on Thursdays, however may change due to weather. Field Trips consist of Bowling, Hillside
Farms, Electric City Aquarium, Lehman Nature Sanctuary, Lackawanna Coal Mine, Francis Slocum, Roller Skating, Nay Aug Park, Movies 14 and Montage - Water Park. (Those campers ONLY attending week 11 and will be attending Montage Water Park will have an additional $25.00 field trip fee)
- Lunch will be available for $40.00 per week. Lunch will be made and packed by Pierce Street Deli.
- Campers are required to bring their own snack in. We will have a snack cart with drinks and snacks ranging from $1-$2. Please send the camper with ONLY the amount of cash they are able to spend.
- Pool Day will be on Tuesdays, however may change due to weather. We will be walking to the Kingston Rec Pool. Campers should bring swimsuit as well as towel. Parents will be required to fill out a Kingston Rec Pool Waiver in order for the camper to swim.
- On non-field trip / pool days, campers will do outdoor water activities. A swimsuit or change of clothes is suggested, as well as a towel.
- A $50.00 deposit per week will be required to hold the campers spot. Weekly charges will be required to be paid the Wednesday BEFORE the week of camp. Deposits are NOT refundable or transferable.
Additional Camp Information
- Campers will need to wear suitable clothes; shirts, shorts, etc. Campers must wear enclosed shoes with socks…NO SANDALS! **Caps, hats, etc. are encouraged to block the sun.
- Each camper should bring plenty of fluids to last throughout the day. A water bottle with campers name on it is suggested. There is refillable water stations throughout the center for the campers.
- Campers are discouraged to bring Phones and Electronics, or anything valuable. JCC Camp Staff is not responsible for misplaced or damaged items.
- Absences: If at all possible, please call 570-824-4646 between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. if your child will not be attending camp on a given morning.
- Illness/Injury: If a child becomes ill or hurt at camp, parents will be notified and the appropriate course of action will be determined.
- Medications: While all JCC Camp, all staff are First Aid and CPR Certified, they are not trained or qualified to distribute any medication. General First Aid supplies such as band aids, splints, slings, antibiotic cream, antiseptic wipes, etc… will remain with camp staff. Inhalers and EPI pens are the only prescription/medications that may be sent to camp with the camper and they must know how to administer the medication themselves with the assistance of a qualified adult. For more information on this issue please email campadmin@nepajcaorg.
Camp Rules
- Camp staff uses assertive discipline in which positive reinforcement will be top priority. Camp rules and consequences will be clearly posted and discussed in detail every Monday and reviewed throughout the week as needed. Children will be consistently rewarded for good behavior through the use of verbal praises, smiles, awards, stickers, popcorn paities, prizes, etc.
- Campers who choose to break a rule will be subject to the appropiiate consequences. Consequences will consist of either major or minor offenses. Depending on offense, a conference with counselor, director, assistant camp director, and/or Manager will be conducted.
- Please discuss the following rules and consequences with your child. Please be aware that continued and/or severe discipline problems will result in suspension from camp.
- GENERAL RULES: -Follow all directions the first time given. -Respect your director, counselors, and fellow campers. -Use nice words and speak for yourself. -Always clean up your own area. -NO fighting. -If you CAN’T see a counselor or director, you are in the WRONG place. -Participate in all activities. -Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself -Rules may be changed and/or added by JCC Staff to ensure the safety of both the campers and staff at any time.
- CONSEQUENCES – JCC Camp operates on a color system with yellow being a warning and red being a phone call and notice to the parent or legal guardian. Parents will be contacted on any major offense and notified prior to disciplinary action. Continued violation of minor offenses will result in a disciplinary letter sent to parent.
- Minor Offenses (Yellow): include but are not limited to talking in a disruptive manner when one should to be listening, not cleaning up their area after eating, etc.
-Time Out
-Reprimand
-Loss of privileges
-Etc… - Major Offenses (Red): include but are not limited to cussing, fighting, obscene gestures, destruction of property, extreme inappropriate behavior, etc.
-Camper consultation with Camp Director and/or Assistant Director
-Parent consultation with Camp Director and/or Manager
-Loss of swim time or fun activities
-Suspension from field trips
-Suspension from Camp
-Etc…
*Counselors will use his/her judgment in the action taken for minor offenses. Consultation and involvement with Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, and/or Recreation Manager for major offenses. If a camper is suspended from camp, registration fees are not refundable.
At the Friedman JCC, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy, friendship, and confidence that summer camp provides. From learning new skills to building lasting friendships, camp is a place where children grow, belong, and create memories that stay with them for years.
Limited financial assistance is available for families who may need support.
If you would like to help make camp possible for another child, you can also support our community by contributing to our Camp Scholarship Fund. Your generosity helps ensure that every child has the chance to experience a summer at the JCC.
*Please select “CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS” from the Apply My Gift To dropdown option