CAMP SIMCHA BROCHURE - 2019-2010
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SUMMER <strong>CAMP</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
June 11 to August 2<br />
Infants to Entering 2nd Grade<br />
<strong>CAMP</strong>ERS FOR SUMMER-FRIENDS FOREVER<br />
20350 NE 26th Ave, North Miami Beach. FL 33180<br />
www.CampBTBRC.org 305.932.2829
THE PREMIER JEWISH DAY <strong>CAMP</strong><br />
IN SOUTH FLORIDA<br />
We are dedicated to providing our community with a summer program that engages,<br />
inspires, and educates our campers in a safe and positive atmosphere. We recognize<br />
the importace of every child’s individual growth, and we pride ourselves in providing<br />
an environment rich with opportunity.<br />
Shirley Schreiber Family Camp Simcha is devoted to enhancing your child’s sense of<br />
Judaism with enriching experiences including art, song and weekly Shabbat services.<br />
Campers spend their days engaged in activities throughout the Beth Torah campus.<br />
Our daily programs include sports, fitness, games, educational activities and<br />
instructional swimming at our on-site pool.<br />
The safety of all campers is our top priority. Our on-campus security will not allow<br />
any person onto the BTBRC campus without proper identification. All visitors and<br />
vendors are screened before being allowed entry. Before camp begins, all parents<br />
will be asked to obtain a BTBRC identification card in order to gain entry into campus.<br />
Our security staff is specially trained for school and camp facilities.<br />
Camp fees include a nutritious kosher lunch prepared exclusively for our campers by<br />
Events by Executive Caterers.<br />
Our Camp Director, Jeni Buchholz, grew up at Beth Torah Benny<br />
Rok Campus. She worked both in our youth department and at<br />
Camp Simcha before attending and graduating from Florida State<br />
University with a degree in Recreation and Leisure Service<br />
Administration. She brings more than 15 years of youth and camp<br />
experience to the Beth Torah/Camp Simcha Family.
PERSONAL ATTENTION<br />
IN A CARING ENVIRONMENT<br />
COUNSELOR-TO-<strong>CAMP</strong>ER RATIO 1 TO 4<br />
All of our head counselors are certified in CPR and First Aid, and have teaching<br />
credentials and experience working with their age group.<br />
All of our staff undergoes training sessions before and throughout the summer.<br />
The instructional swim program uses Red Cross and WSI certified swim<br />
instructors and is run by Bubbles Swim School.<br />
Our specialists are trained to provide your child with daily activities that will<br />
enhance their self-esteem and produce a fun and rewarding summer time<br />
experience.<br />
All instructors are equipped to provide<br />
age-appropriate activities.<br />
RUACH<br />
DANCE<br />
YOGA<br />
SPORTS<br />
SCIENCE<br />
CARNIVALS<br />
NUTRITION<br />
MUSIC<br />
KARATE<br />
JUDAICS<br />
FIELDS TRIPS<br />
GYMNASTICS<br />
STORYTIMES<br />
WEEKLY THEME DAYS<br />
SWIMMING LESSONS<br />
WATER FIELD DAYS<br />
OUTDOOR GAMES<br />
ARTS & CRAFTS<br />
LIVE SHOWS
INFANT TODDLER<br />
AGES 13 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS<br />
Halberstein Infant Toddler and Whitebook Bright<br />
Beginnings Programs offer a safe, nurturing and<br />
educational place where children can come grow with us.<br />
Full and part time classes are available to fit every family’s<br />
needs. These programs, directed by Grace Erdfrocht, are<br />
housed in the Shelley Buidling, specifically designed and<br />
equipped for infants and toddlers. Our dedicated,<br />
well-trained, experienced staff will guide individual<br />
children as they take their first steps towards<br />
independence, learn to be part of a group, and gain<br />
confidence in their unique abilities.<br />
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<strong>CAMP</strong> <strong>SIMCHA</strong><br />
AGES 3 & 4<br />
Kiddie Camp is our developmentally age-appropriate<br />
program for your three-year old who is ready for fun filled<br />
new experiences. Throughout each day, they will be<br />
introduced to hands-on sensory activities and fine & gross<br />
motor skill development. The program will introduce<br />
campers to identifying numbers and letters in an engaging<br />
manner. Swim instruction is provided twice each week<br />
and sports & fitness will be provided three times each<br />
week. The 3-year-old groups do not leave campus for field<br />
trips; the field trips come to camp!<br />
Junior Kindergarten participates in a complete summer experience with a wide<br />
variety of development-enhancing activities for the entire summer. Swim instruction is<br />
provided on campus three days each week and sports & fitness will be provided twice<br />
per week. Campers partake in activities that reinforce literacy, pre-reading, pre-writing,<br />
pre-math and fine motor skills, as well as carefully selected age-appropriate field trips<br />
AND LIVE SHOWS TWICE PER WEEK.
KINDERGARTEN CONNECTION<br />
CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN<br />
Children entering Kindergarten will participate in an<br />
expanded variety of camp activities, all designed to be<br />
developmentally appropriate. All children in our<br />
Kindergarten Connection will swim and attend field trip<br />
twice a week as well as have weekly water play time which<br />
includes a water slide. Our Kindergarten program is<br />
specifically designed to give each child the personal<br />
attention they need while exploring and expanding their<br />
horizons.<br />
SENIOR DIVISION<br />
CHILDREN ENTERING FIRST & SECOND GRADE<br />
1st & 2nd Grade Campers will be divided by grade and will<br />
be a part of our Senior Division. In addition to all of the<br />
exciting specialist that we bring to campus for all of our<br />
campers, 1st & 2nd graders will participate in a more<br />
extensive Art & Sports Program. All campers in this<br />
division will attend field trips twice per week and will swim<br />
three time per week. Swim will include one day of<br />
instructional swim, one day of free swim and one day of<br />
water play.
SHIRLEY SCHREIBER FAMILY <strong>CAMP</strong> <strong>SIMCHA</strong> POLICIES<br />
Registration:<br />
1. $250 non-refundable deposit per camper and $250 security and safety fee must accompany each registration form.<br />
2. All enrollments are subject to space availability.<br />
3. All placement requests should be made on the registration form. We will attempt to accommodate one request per<br />
camper<br />
4. A 10% sibling discount is applied and deducted from the lower camp fee.<br />
5. Payment plans can be set up through May 15, <strong>2019</strong>. Final payment of camp fees is due no later than May 15, <strong>2019</strong>. If<br />
payment is not paid in full by this date, a child’s space cannot be guaranteed.<br />
6. Any registrations received after May 15, <strong>2019</strong> requires payment in full.<br />
7. All Health Forms must be submitted to the camp office and be current to begin camp.<br />
Refund & Cancellation Policy:<br />
1. All refunds will be subject to a $100 processing fee and a $250 nonrefundable registration fee per child, for a total of $350.<br />
2. Camp fees are NON-REFUNDABLE after May 16, <strong>2019</strong>, including, but not limited to absences, withdrawals, inclement<br />
weather, or in the event a camper is asked to leave camp for behavioral and/or disciplinary reasons.<br />
Early/Late Stay Care Policy:<br />
1. Early Care hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 am until camp begins. Afternoon Late Stay Hours are Monday-Thursday<br />
until 6:00 pm and Friday until 5:00 pm.<br />
2. All parents must park to drop off or pick up their child.<br />
3. Hours are subject to change in the event of preparing for the observance of a Jewish or National holiday, in which case<br />
Camp Simcha staff will advise parents/guardians in advance.<br />
4. After 6:00 pm there is a dollar-a-minute charge.<br />
5. In the event that a parent/guardian is unable to pick-up a child by closing time, please inform the camp office and make<br />
alternate arrangements for pick-up.<br />
Accident Form/Medications:<br />
1. All allergies must be clearly noted in the health section of the registration form.<br />
2. The health history provided to the camp of my child is correct so far as I know, and the child that I have registered have<br />
permission to engage in all prescribed camp activities, except as noted by the examining physician and myself.<br />
3. BTBRC/Camp Simcha does not assume responsibility for any injury. In case of medical emergency, BTBRC/Camp Simcha<br />
has permission to take my child to the physician or hospital to secure proper treatment. Parent/guardian assumes<br />
responsibility for all fees.<br />
4. I authorize employees of BTBRC/Camp Simcha to treat my child for headaches, sore throat, minor cuts & bruises, and to<br />
administer over-the-counter medications, i.e. antibiotic cream, .05% Hydrocortisone cream, cough drops, Pepto Bismol, or<br />
Children’s Tylenol. Parent/guardian will be contacted.<br />
Field Trip Policy:<br />
Should the camper be unwilling, unable, or choose to forgo the designated field trip, alternative accommodations are not available.<br />
Campers cannot be dropped off or picked up from an off campus location.<br />
General Policies:<br />
1. BTBRC/Camp Simcha is not responsible for lost or stolen items.<br />
2. I grant BTBRC/Camp Simcha permission to use my child’s photograph in promotional materials. I agree that neither my<br />
child, our assignees, nor myself will be entitled to compensation for such use.<br />
3. I agree to pay the program fees in which my child is registered; including registration, security and safety, and late fees<br />
where applicable. I understand that if my camp balance is not paid in full by May 15, <strong>2019</strong>, I will forfeit my reserved space<br />
with Camp Simcha and all monies paid.<br />
4. I hereby give permission for my child to participate in all camp activities, including PG movies and planned field trips<br />
away from the campus utilizing different modes of transportation.<br />
5. My child and I are aware that rules are established both before and during the summer, which enable us to provide a safe<br />
and secure environment for all. Any rules not followed may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from<br />
camp.<br />
6. I understand that the activities in which my child participates during the course of camp may result in media coverage. I<br />
agree that my child’s image, name, age and quotes may appear in such publicity.<br />
7. I understand that any child who is not picked up by the end of carpool will be taken to late stay, and I will be billed the<br />
late stay hourly rate of $15. (Please see the early/late stay policies above.)<br />
8. All campers must be potty trained.<br />
Food Policies:<br />
1. All lunches and snacks served at camp are kosher (including field trip days).<br />
2. We are a peanut and tree nut sensitive campus.<br />
3. All snacks brought from home must be pareve, and peanut and tree nut free.<br />
4. If celebrating a birthday, all goods brought onto campus must be kosher and adhere to that day’s lunch.
Shirley Schreiber Family Camp Simcha<br />
<strong>2019</strong> Registration<br />
***Form must be completed in its entirety.***<br />
Camper’s Last Name______________________________ Camper’s First Name_________________________________ Gender: M F<br />
Birth Date / / Age as of Sept. <strong>2019</strong> ________ Grade as of Sept. <strong>2019</strong> ________ T-Shirt Size 2T 3T 4T S M L<br />
Camper’s Address ___________________________________________________ City __________________________<br />
Zip ______________<br />
Camper Resides with _____________________________________________ Home Phone ______________________________________<br />
Parent 1 Name _____________________________________ Cell Phone _____________________Other Phone____________________<br />
Parent 2 Name______________________________________ Cell Phone _____________________Other Phone____________________<br />
Parent 1 E-mail Address_________________________________ Parent 2 E-mail Address ________________________________<br />
Select the appropriate program and session for your child.<br />
Program<br />
Session<br />
_____ Pre Toddler (13 Months to 18 Months) _____ 8 Week Session (June 11 th – August 2 nd )<br />
_____ Toddler’s & 2’s Half Day _____ 1 st 4 Week Session (June 11 th – July 6 th )<br />
_____ Toddler’s & 2’s Full Day _____ 2 nd 4 Week Session (July 9 th – August 2 nd )<br />
_____ Kiddle Camp (age 3 by Sept. 1 st & Potty Trained) _____ 6 Week Session (June 11 th – July 20 th )<br />
_____ Kiddie Camp ½ Day (Dismissed After Lunch) ***Camp is closed July 4 th ***<br />
_____ Junior Kindergarten (age 4 by Sept. 1 st )<br />
_____ Kindergarten Connection (entering Kindergarten)<br />
_____ Senior Division (entering 1 st & 2 nd grade)<br />
Extended Care<br />
Early Arrival<br />
Late Stay<br />
_____ Pre-Toddler & Toddler (8 am – 9 am)<br />
_____ Pre-Toddler & Toddler (3 pm – 6 pm)<br />
_____ Ages 3 and Above (7:30 am – 8:45 am)<br />
_____ Ages 3 and Above (4 pm – 6 pm)<br />
***Late stay ends at 5 pm on FRIDAY for Shabbat***<br />
If possible, please place my child in a group with: ________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
If your child currently attends a Beth Torah school, what class are they in? ________________________________________________ ___________<br />
Physician’s Name _____________________________________________________________ Phone_______________________________________________________<br />
Does your child have any allergies? _________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________<br />
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Please include any important information about your child _____________________________________________________________________________<br />
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Medical Insurance Co. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___<br />
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:<br />
Besides parent(s)/guardian(s), who else is authorized?<br />
Name: ________________________________________________________<br />
Phone: ________________________________________________________<br />
Relationship: ________________________________________________<br />
Name: ________________________________________________________<br />
Phone: ________________________________________________________<br />
Relationship: ________________________________________________<br />
PICK-UP AUTHORIZATION:<br />
Besides parent(s)/guardian(s), who else is authorized<br />
to pick up your child from camp?<br />
Name: ______________________________________________________<br />
Relationship: ______________________________________________<br />
Name: ______________________________________________________<br />
Relationship: ______________________________________________<br />
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<strong>2019</strong> Camp Payment Form<br />
Camper #1 _________________________ Camper #2 _________________________ Camper #3 ________________________<br />
CARD HOLDER INFORMATION<br />
________________________________________________ ______________________________<br />
Billing Address_______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________<br />
_________________________________________________________________ _____________________<br />
I hereby accept the full terms and conditions of this agreement and the Shirley Schreiber Family Camp Simcha Policies.<br />
A non-refundable deposit of $250 per child, along with the $250 security and safety fee per family are due with this<br />
registration form.<br />
SUMMARY OF FEES AND PAYMENT OPTIONS:<br />
Security and Safety Fee (One Charge Per Family)<br />
$________250.00_<br />
Child 1 Camp Price<br />
Child 2 Camp Price<br />
Child 3 Camp Price<br />
$______________________<br />
$______________________<br />
$______________________<br />
Sibling Discount 10% 2 nd Child_____________ 3 rd Child_____________ $______________________<br />
Other Fees (Early Drop-Off AND/OR Late Stay)<br />
$______________________<br />
TOTAL DUE:______________________<br />
If payment dates are not specified, the total amounts of fees and tuition will be charged at time of registration.<br />
January 31, <strong>2019</strong><br />
$_____________<br />
February 15, <strong>2019</strong><br />
$_____________<br />
March 15, <strong>2019</strong><br />
$_____________<br />
April 15, <strong>2019</strong><br />
$_____________<br />
May 15, <strong>2019</strong> All camp fees must be paid in full by May 15, <strong>2019</strong> $_____________<br />
<strong>2019</strong> FEE SCHEDULE<br />
All camp fees must be paid in full by May 15, <strong>2019</strong>. All camp fees are non-refundable after May 15, <strong>2019</strong>.<br />
Fees are listed as member*/non-member. Please circle your selections.<br />
Program Weekly 4 Weeks 6 Weeks 8 Weeks<br />
Pre – Toddler $520 / $605 $1550 / $1800 $1965 / $2390 $2375 / $2845<br />
Toddlers & 2’s Full Day $420 / $530 $1500 / $1850 $1865 / $2190 $2210 / $2545<br />
Toddlers & 2’s Half Day $520 / $605 $1600 / $1900 $2065 / $2490 $2450 / $2900<br />
3’s Full Day $420 / $505 $1550 / $1950 $1870 / $2315 $2150 / $2705<br />
3’s Half Day $395 / $480 $1450 / $1800 $1690 / $2105 $1995 / $2545<br />
Junior Kindergarten $445 / $530 $1700 / $1875 $1890 / $2290 $2150 / $2745<br />
Kindergarten Connection $470 / $555 $1800 / $1900 $2015/ $2460 $2295 / $2845<br />
Senior Division $470 / $555 $1800 / $1900 $2015/ $2460 $2295 / $2845<br />
Early Drop Off<br />
Pre – Toddler & Toddler (8 am – 9 am)<br />
$50 $150 $200 $250<br />
Early Drop Off<br />
3 years and above (7:30 am – 8:45 am)<br />
$50 $200 $300 $400<br />
Late Stay<br />
Pre – Toddler & Toddler (3 pm – 6 pm)<br />
$100 $400 $600 $750<br />
Late Stay<br />
3 years and above (4 pm – 6 pm)<br />
$70 $270 $400 $550<br />
*Member price is based on <strong>2019</strong>/2020 membership.<br />
*** Late Stay ends at 5pm on Friday due to Shabbat observance ***<br />
Any additional weeks added after May 15, <strong>2019</strong> will be subject to the weekly pricing.<br />
Children not picked up by 4 pm will be taken to Late Stay, and parents will be billed the hourly rate.<br />
***Applications will only be accepted if your account is current.***<br />
Payment Form must be submitted and signed with Registration Form.<br />
I acknowledge that I have read and accept the full terms and conditions of this agreement and the Shirley Schreiber Family Camp Simcha Policies.<br />
Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________________<br />
Date: _______________________