STARS
Amusement Park Action Week

Open to Anyone Entering Grades 6 - 9

Week 6: August 4 — August 8
(Registration for STARS should be done with the Camp Rishon registration form)
Hit the road this summer for five days of amusement parks and other great action with your friends. Each day, STARS will take you and your friends to a different amusement park in NY. STARS prices include all entrance costs and transportation. Campers should bring
a non-meat lunch each day. Spending money for souvenirs is optional. Camp hours are generally from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, but early departure and late return may occur on certain days depending on the destination.

Please Note: In order to run the STARS Program, a minimum of 12 campers must be enrolled by July 7th.

 

Adventure Week with Manlius Pebble Hill
Ages: Rising 7th - 9th graders

Dates: July 7 — 11
(no refunds after June 27)

July 21 — 25
(no refunds after July 11)

Time: Full day
(see explanation below)

Cost: $350.00 per week
($50 non-refundable deposit
required with registration)

Max: 8 students

Adventure Coordinator: Jonathan Kresge

Every day brings an exciting challenge for you. Spend five activity-filled days participating in a broad range of activities designed to teach you new skills, test your endurance, and build your confidence. The Adventure Week Program will take you away from your everyday activities and bring you the unusual. A typical week might involve sailing in Oswego one day, rock climbing in Rochester, a water park in Canandaigua, white water rafting in Watertown, and hiking and swimming in the Ithaca gorges. The time frame varies daily, with most days running between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Participants will be required to bring a lunch, water bottle and change of clothes daily. Group size is limited to ensure a positive program experience. All expenses paid, aside from personal vending or concession choices at the waterpark or any other facility. (Daily activities may vary from year to year.)

Register early to reserve your spot. Group size is limited to 8 participants. Because of the nature of this program, participants must be rising 7th – 9th graders to be eligible for enrollment. Rising 10th graders will be considered if there is room. Younger ages cannot
be accommodated. A packet of waivers and release forms will be mailed with your confirmation. Forms MUST be signed and returned in order to participate.

CIT (Counselor in Training)

CIT's Must Be 15 Years Old at the Time of Attendance

Weeks 1 — 8

Develop leadership skills, learn the basics of camp counseling, and provide support to camp groups. CIT's will be assigned to a group that they will assist all week long. CIT's will report to counselors and head counselors for job duties. An interview may be required prior to acceptance. CIT's may need to attend counselor meetings and /or training. CIT's must be JCC family members and enrollment is limited. The per-week fee for the CIT is $30.

 

Camp Aide

For Those Entering Grades 7 - 9

Weeks 1 — 8

Created by a demand for programs for this age group, each Camp Aide will work with a job coach during his or her week at the JCC. The Camp Aide will be assigned to a group and assist the counselors and CIT's. Camp Aides will have the added advantage of participating in the programs of their group. Swimming, field trips, and overnights are all included in this camp. Camp Aides may be required to attend a meeting/training with the Director. Camp Aides do not have the ability to choose the groups to which they are assigned, but the Director will work with their interests to assign them to an appropriate group. Requests can be made, but are not guaranteed. Camp Aides must be family members of the JCC. The per-week fee for a Camp Aide is $100. Space is limited.

 

Teen Transformation Challenge

Open to Anyone Entering Grades 7 - 10

Dates: July 7 — August 15

Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Cost: $600 Member, $750 Non-member

Being healthy takes hard work, determination, and guidance. Let the JCC’s team of professionals help this summer with its new fitness program just for teens and pre-teens. Middle and high school athletes may find it to be the perfect way to stay in shape all summer, and keep them ready to succeed on their sports teams in the fall. It can also help jump-start teenagers who feel they want to work toward a healthier body and mind.
Imagine a full-day program in which you get to explore every aspect of being fit and healthy. You will likely find yourself trying new forms of exercise you’ve never experienced before – one of which may become your new favorite.

To truly round out your knowledge about how to be fit and healthy, you’ll get professional nutritional counseling and fitness assessments, so you can set or maintain diet, weight, and strength goals. A psychologist will mentor students on healthy living and help create a plan to stay healthy and fit through the new school year.
The program will run for six weeks, and is open to young men and women entering grades 7 - 10. Progress will be tracked, and the participant who makes the most improvement to his or her sample schedule will be rewarded with a full-fitness membership to the JCC’s Neulander Family Sports and Fitness Center.

Enrollment: Minimum of 6 enrolled by June 23 to run the program.