Camp
Early Childhood Camp
CLICK HERE for our 2012 Camp Brochure!
All camps are Monday-Friday, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm. For a list of Early Childhood programs offered during the summer, click on Early Childhood Summer Programs.
Full Session – 6/28-8/19
Half Session – 6/28-7/25 or 7/26–8/19
Our counselors plan activities and experiences which will encourage a fun-filled summer in a nurturing atmosphere. Each program has its own unique daily schedule, which includes group activities, outdoor play, music and movement, and many other special experiences to enhance your child’s summer days.
You can choose to enroll your child in any of the following Early Childhood Summer options…
GAN T’CAMP (For children who are 6 weeks - 2.7 years old)
9:30 am - 3 pm – Monday - Friday
This program offers a full-day summer experience that includes daily arts & crafts, story time, rest time, free play & outdoor playground time. For our older groups, scheduled sprinkler play as well as music, are scheduled several times throughout the week. Children need not be toilet trained.
A nutritious kosher lunch is included. Before & after care are available. Transportation may be an option for older children.
K’TON TON (For children 2 by July 1st or enrolled in Toddler Playgroup for the upcoming school year)
9:30-11:30 am – Your choice of two or three mornings a week
This program is designed to ease your child into his/her camp experience with special emphasis on separation and socialization - - great for an early introduction to regular school programs in the fall. Sprinkler time, story time, music, and arts and crafts are just some of the activities we will share.
Children need not be toilet trained.
YELADIM (For children entering 3 year old nursery)
9:30 am-12 pm or 9:30 am-1 pm - T/Th/F or M-F
Yeladim offers our older toddlers an opportunity to play, interact, and share new experiences with friends in a fun and safe environment. Daily experiences include outdoor water play, music classes, arts & crafts activities, and so much more. Our Extended Day Program (until 1:00) is designed for those preschoolers who would benefit from a longer day.
Parents supply a bagged, kosher dairy lunch. Children need not be toilet trained. Transportation is available.
SPORTS CHAVERIM (For children who are 2.10- 5 year olds)
9:30 am - 3 pm - Monday–Thursday or Monday-Friday
For parents who are looking to stay within the confines of the Mid-Island Y JCC, this program is designed to give your child a total camp experience, including daily swim, various sports, art, music, and more. Daily swim in the pool, the best combination for the athletic child.
A nutritious kosher lunch is included. You may register for our Full Camp Session, or a Half-Session, whichever better fits your summer schedule.
HIGH FOURS (For children who are 4 by July 1 or enrolled in upcoming 4 year Nursery)
9:30 am - 3 pm - Monday-Friday
M/W/F camp will be held at the Mid-Island Y JCC and T/Th camp will be held off-site at our Henry Kaufmann Campground
This “split” camp is designed to offer your child the opportunity to enjoy a full week camp experience at both the Mid-Island Y JCC building and our Henry Kaufman Campgrounds. Activities will include daily swim instruction and water play, sports and games, movement, Jewish culture, and many other “traditional” camp electives.
A nutritious kosher lunch is included. You may register for our Full Camp Session, or a Half-Session, whichever better fits your summer schedule.
HIGH FIVES (For children entering Kindergarten in the upcoming school year)
9:30 am - 3 pm - Monday-Friday
M/W/F camp will be held at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds and T/Th camp will be held on-site at the Mid-Island Y JCC.
This “spilt” camp is designed to give your child a full camp experience that builds self-esteem and independence. This program offers fun at both the Mid-Island Y JCC and the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds. Activities will include daily swim instruction and water play, sports and games, movement, computers, and many other “traditional” camp electives.
A nutritious kosher lunch is included. You may register for our Full Camp Session, or a Half-Session, whichever better fits your summer schedule.
