CAMP SHALOM

PRE-SCHOOL HALF DAY CAMP
Ages 2-3 K'tanim
Entering Nursery 3 (born 2007) Hours: 9:00am—11:30am
This "mini" camp will provide a fun and nurturing experience, while introducing your 2 & 3 years old to the world of camp. We will have theme days, special guests, swimming, crafts and play time. Limit 12 per group. Run by ECE staff. 1 week sessions.

Ages 3-5 Simcha
Entering N4 & K (born 2006/5) Hours: 9:00am—1:00pm
Your preschooler will enjoy a morning filled with stimulating activities. There will be crafts, games, special guests, swimming and much, much more. Each session in Simcha is two weeks, except session 4. Children must be toilet trained in order to participate.

Simcha After Camp Care
Hours: 1:00pm—3:30pm
The perfect place for children with lots of energy, and ideal for children with older siblings enrolled in full day camp.

PRESCHOOL SPECIALTY CAMPS

Sportball Parent & Tot
Outdoor Soccer Ages 2-4
Parents are instructed how to correctly assist their children in learning the FUNdamentals of soccer. Programs focus on: throw-ins, kicking, dribbling and goalie skills. Coaches teach in a fun and creative manner, with a focus on success and participation. Grandparents and caregivers are also welcome to bring children to programs. We recommend the same adult attends the program each week. Every child gets a Soccer Ball + Shirt
Instructor: Vancouver Sportball Location: Montgomery Park
Ses I July 7-28; Ses II Aug 4-25
Age 2-3 Wed 5:30-6:15pm Ses I 3556 Ses II 3558 M$105; N$135
Age 3-4 Wed 6:15-7:00pm Ses I 3557 Ses II 3559 M$105; N$135

Sportball Camp Ages 3.5-5.5
Join the Sportball team for a summer camp experience that your child will never forget! Children participate in the skills and games of seven different ball sports. Sports include: soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, and golf.
Instructor: Vancouver Sportball Location: JCC Gym East
Ses I Aug 16-20 9:00am-12:00pm 3560 M$195; N$235
Ses II Aug 23-27 9:00am-12:00pm 3561 M$195; N$235

British Mini Soccer Ages 3.5-5.5
A unique way to learn the fundamentals of the game. Fun games, competitions and challenging skill-building activities will captivate and enlighten the youngest players. Download Flyer...

FULL DAY CAMP
9:00am-3:30pm
Entering Grade 1 BONIM ALEPH
Entering Grade 2 BONIM BET
Bonim is the perfect place to start "building" wonderful camp memories. We offer exciting field trips, challenges and adventures; theme days including sports day, Jewish culture, arts and crafts, drama, dance and music, daily swimming and lots of fun in the sun… Overnight trip optional.

Entering Grades 3 & 4 TZOFIM
At Tzofim we "scout" for fun and adventures. We emphasize outdoor activities, sports, dance, music and Jewish heritage programs, field trips, special guests and theme days including mini-Maccabi games. A one-night camping trip to Alice Lake at the end of each session is included.

Entering Grades 5-8 HALUTZIM
This program is for outdoor enthusiasts. Halutzim provides pre-teens with the opportunity to explore B.C.'s most valuable asset - Nature. We will spend our days hiking, biking, climbing and even kayaking. Each session features a 3-night, 4-day camping excursion. The Halutzim group is limited to 12 spaces per session, so please register soon!

Camp Shalom After Camp Care
Hours: 3:30 - 5:30pm
For Bonim, Tzofim and Halutzim participants

TEENS FULL DAY
9:00am-4:00pm
Entering Grades 9 & 10 C.I.T.’s
Counselors-In-Training
The stepping stone to the next level, becoming a Camp Shalom Jr. Counselor. Through workshops and experiential learning, participants will develop and strengthen their communication, organizational and programming skills. The CIT’s will participate in all camp activities, working side-by-side with Jr. and Senior Staff. A camping trip will conclude the program and a certificate of completion will be issued. Applications can be picked up in the Teen Lounge.

Entering Grades 11 & 12 Jr. Madrichim
This program provides the experience necessary to become a confident and skilled Madrich. Participate in Staff training week, overnight camping trip & First Aid training. Work side by side with Senior Counselors to guarantee lots of experience with children of all ages. (Weekly honorarium provided). Candidates must meet all qualifications. Please contact camp office to set up an interview.

SPECIALTY CAMPS

BRITISH SOCCER CAMP Download Flyer...

SPORTS CAMPS
Baseball Camp
Ben Groberman and Ben Neumer are ecstatic to be returning to the JCC for a second year of baseball camp! This camp provides a structured, non-competitive environment in which to learn and play. New participants will learn the fundamentals, and experienced players will enhance their skills and teamwork. Children will be divided in small groups by skill level. Just like last year, the camp will be a fundraiser and help the instructors compete in the Annual International Jewish Men's Slo-Pitch Softball Tournament in Toronto/Hamilton. See you on the field!
Location: Montgomery Park Diamond
Ses I Aug 23-27 9:00am-12:30pm 3562 M$150; N$195

Floor Hockey Camp
Come enjoy playing Canada's Winter game this Summer at Floor Hockey Camp! This camp provides a structured, non-competitive environment in which to learn and play. New participants will learn the fundamentals, and experienced players will enhance their skills and teamwork. Children will be divided in small groups by skill level. Instructors: Ben Groberman & Ben Neumer
Location: JCC Gym
Ses I Aug 23-27 12:30:00am-3:30pm 3563 M$150; N$195

Martial Arts Camp
In this Camp program Children will learn to be "street smart", to think, and not panic in potentially serious situations. Discipline and respect are taught by leadership & example.
Instructor: Olympic Coach Alexei Orekhov
Location: JCC Gym
Ses I (3-days)
Jun 28-30 9:00am-12:00pm 3538 M$100; N$130
Ses II (5 days)
Aug 30-Sep 3 9:00am-12:00pm 3539 M$150; N$195

SCIENCE EXPLORERS Ages 6-12
Become a Mad Science Investigator. Use forensic science to track down an elusive ice cream thief. Learn the fundamentals of rocketry as you build your model rocket. Step into a chemist’s shoes, mix and dissolve a variety of everyday ingredients to create amazing reactions. Learn the basics of the code of life, and make a model of a cell. And much more.
Instructor: Mad Science Vancouver
Location: JCC AD Arts & Craft Room
Ses I Jul 12-16 9:00am-12:00pm 3564 M$195; N$235

ROCKIN ROBOTS Ages 7-12
Learn about the uses of robots in our world and spend time experimenting with super cool red-hot robots. Discover the science of circuits and how robots use sensors to explore things around them. Use your skills to build your very own working robot to take home with you! Instructor: Mad Science Vancouver
Location: JCC Room 102
Ses I Aug 23-27 12:30-3:30pm 3565 M$195; N$235

KIDS CAN COOK Ages 6-12
Campers will learn about food in other cultures as well as how to prepare foods they love. A wonderful opportunity to polish manners, learn table etiquette and safe food handling while learning creative garnishing & carving techniques. Every day Campers will prepare a 3 course meal lunch to eat.
Location: JCC AD Arts & Craft Room
Ses I Aug 23-27 9:00am-12:00pm 3566 M$195; N$235

SPA CAMP Ages 6-9
If you want to get pampered, relax and learn all about healthy living this program is for you! Participants will enjoy daily walks, yoga, swimming and beauty treatments while learning how to give themselves the perfect manicure, pedicure and facial. Emphasis is on friendships and healthy lifestyles.
Location: JCC Room 102
Ses I Aug 23-27 9:00am-12:00pm 3567 M$195; N$235

PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP Ages 9-12
Campers in this week-long exploration of photography will get a chance to learn new ways to "see" through exposure to the history of photography, daily group assignments and discussions, and creating a personal photo essay. We will learn from the masters and from each other as we discover what images intrigue, delight, and move us. We will study and experiment with Portrait, Nature and Photojournalistic Photography, working both indoors and out, including one session in a studio setting. An important component will be for each camper to develop the confidence and skills to tell the stories she or he wants to tell, through the medium of photography. The week will end with a small exhibition open to friends and family. [Requirements: No previous experience required; the assignments will engage any level of photographer. Please bring a camera, preferably with variable settings, and the camera manual.) Instructor Rachel Lando
Location: JCC Room 103
Ses I Aug 23-27 9:00-12:00pm 3568 M$195; N$235

HEBREW ULPAN CAMP Ages 6-9
This exciting new program has been designed to provide children with Israeli culture and language education. A great way to develop their Jewish identity. Study Hebrew, learn new songs, and Hebrew folk dancing, and learn about Jewish tradition and Israeli culture in a fun and stimulating camp.
Location: JCC Room 103
Ses I Aug 23-27 12:30-3:30pm 3570 M$150; N$195

MIXED MEDIA ARTS CAMP Ages 6-12
Snap, sketch and sculpt in this mixed-media camp. Work with photography, illustration techniques and various sculpting projects to explore how artists use a variety of materials to create their artwork. A wonderful and exciting opportunity for the young artist to explore different media such as pencil, ink, pastel, colored pencils and markers. Students will complete a project each day. Creativity and imagination will be emphasized. An art exhibit will be held the last day of camp.
Location: JCC AD Arts & Craft Room
Ses I Aug 23-27 12:30-3:30pm 3569 M$195; N$235

PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS

Musical Theatre Summer Camp Ages 8-12
Participants will spend the day singing, acting and dancing under the direction of our Dena Wosk School of Performing Arts professional staff, who are performers as well as instructors. Campers will receive theatre training and experience in putting on a show: sets, costumes, stage managing,… and we throw in some swimming for the fun of it! Performance on the last day of camp. An excellent preparation for next year's "Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance!" auditions.
Aug 16–27 9:00am-3:30pm 7900 M$400; N$480

Summer Afternoon Dance Camps
The Dena Wosk Sampler - Dance & Theatre
Ages 6-9
Mo-Fr 3:30-5:00pm 1.5 hours /day
Instructors from the Dena Wosk School of Performing Arts faculty.
Try different forms of dance, explore in short bursts of fun what the Dena Wosk School of Performing Arts is offering throughout the year! Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Drama and Musical Theatre for all to taste! (no dance shoes required for this sampler)
7990 Ses 1 Jul 5–9 3:30-5:00pm
7991 Ses 2 Aug 9-13 3:30-5:00pm 7992 Ses 3 Aug 16-20 3:30–5:00 pm
7993 Ses 4 Aug 23-27 3:30–5:00pm
M: $100; NM: $120

Dancestories - Jazz, Hip Hop & Theatre
Ages 9-12
Mo-Fr 3:30-5:30pm 2 hours/day
Instructors from the Dena Wosk School of Performing Arts faculty
Dance started when people needed to communicate and celebrate, and most of all tell a story. Dancers will try different methods of storytelling through movement (Jazz, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre styles), focusing on how to captivate an audience, how to own your space on stage and how to express yourself as a dancer. But most of all, how to have fun!
7994 Ses 1 Jul 5–9 3:30-5:30pm
7995 Ses 2 Aug 9-13 3:30-5:30pm 7996 Ses 3 Aug 16-20 3:30–5:30 pm
7997 Ses 4 Aug 23-27 3:30–5:30pm
M: $120; NM: $150