When School’s Out, the JCC is In!

Open to all children ages 5–13

December 29 & 30 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

 

What Campers Will Enjoy:

• Winter-themed art: painting, sculpting & crafting

• High-energy fun: basketball, gaga, relays & team challenges

• Sweet treats: baking and decorating cookies

• Special guests & inspiring community members

• Games, friends, and lots of laughter all day long!

Winter Day Camp Tentative Schedule

Day 1

Time Activity
8:00am – 9:00am Drop Off

Warm-Up Activities
9:00am – 9:15am Announcements
9:15am – 10am Winter Arts & Crafts
10:00am – 11:00am Group Game/Gym/Fitness
11:00am – 12:30pm Snack & Midday Reset
12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm Afternoon Activity Block

(Crafts/Indoor Games)
2:30pm – 3:45pm Group Games & End-of-Day Fun
3:45pm – 4:30pm Pack-up & Pickup

Day 2

Time Activity
8:00am – 9:00am Early Care & Drop Off
9:00am – 9:15am Announcements
9:15am – 10:00am Crafts
10:00am – 11:00am Basketball/Pickleball
11:00am – 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 – 4:30pm Pack-up & Pickup

Sign Up For The Best Camp Around

In 2 Steps!

Step 1: Register Your Child

(Be sure to complete ‘Step 2’ below and purchase your camp to complete registration)

    Child's Name*

    Grade (2025/2026)*

    Birthdate*

    Address*

    Age*

    Gender

    ➕ Add Additional Children (Optional)

    Parent 1 Contact Info


    Parent 2 Contact Info (Optional)


    Emergency Contact (Required)

    For registration questions or last minute registrations, please contact Crystal

    Step 2: Purchase Your Camp

    • $99 total for 2-Day Winter Break Camp
    • We do not offer before/aftercare for Winter Break Camp

    General Information

    • Campers can be dropped off at Friedman JCC anytime after 8:00am, and picked up anytime before 4:30pm.
    • Lunch will not be provided. Campers are required to bring their own lunch and snack.
    • We will have a snack cart with drinks and snacks ranging from $1-$2.

    Additional Camp Information

    • Campers will need to wear suitable clothes; shirts, shorts, etc. Campers must wear enclosed shoes with socks…NO SANDALS!
    • 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 8:00 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 at the beginning of camp. Children will be consistently rewarded for good behavior through the use of verbal praises, smiles, awards, stickers, prizes, etc.
    • Campers who choose to break a rule will be subject to the appropriate 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.