Summer 2017 - Mandell JCC

Mandell JCC

Summer 2017 THE SWIM & TENNIS CLUB | SPORTS JAMS CAMPAREENAH | ARTS CAMP | THEATER CAMP

www.mandelljcc.org

Register for all JCC Camps Online! Visit mandelljcc.org/camps to sign up today.

Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center | Zachs Campus | 335 Bloomfield Ave. West Hartford, CT 06117 | 860-236-4571

Photos by Lorraine Greenfield, Shana Sureck, Jerry Margolis

Applications & Registration

Refund Policies

All applications and registration forms can be found online at www.mandelljcc.org.

Refund policies differ for each summer program. Refer to the applications for details.

Reduced JCC Member Rates

Summer Payment Plan Option

The reduced JCC member rates are available only to those members who belong at the time of application and remain members throughout the summer season. JCC memberships must be maintained for a minimum of 6 months to secure the member rates.

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We have made it easier for you to manage your summer expenses with our Summer Payment Plan. Contact Jessica Farrell, 860-231-6329, [email protected]. Please view individual registration forms for final payment dates.

Dates & programs subject to change.

Summer 2017

Programs at a Glance

Table of Contents

May 27

Asphalt & Har-Tru Tennis Courts & Pools Open (Weekends Only) – The Swim & Tennis Club

June 14-16 Tennis Jam 14-16 Sport-A-Palooza Jam 17 Pools Open Full Time – The Swim & Tennis Club 19-23 Tennis Jam 19-23 Sport-A-Palooza Jam 19-23 Karate Jam 19-July 14 Camp Shalom - Session 1 19-July 14 Theater Camp 19-Aug 11 Campareenah 26-30 Tennis Jam 26-30 Sport-A-Palooza Jam

The Swim & Tennis Club Pages 4-5

Sports Jams Pages 6-12

Campareenah Page 13

Arts Camp & Theater Camp Page 14

Valley Sports Jams Page 15

July 3-7 10-14 10-14 10-14 13 16 17-21 17-21 17-21 17-21 17-28 24-28 24-28 24-28 24-28 31-Aug 4 31-Aug 4 31-Aug 4 31-Aug 4 31-Aug 4 31-Aug 11

Tennis Jam - No camp July 4 Andrew Pinnock Football Jam Golf Jam Tennis Jam Theater Camp Performance Theater Camp Performance Soccer Jam with Zeke Seguro Tennis Jam Dance Jam Arts Camp – Week 1 Camp Shalom - Session 2 Durelle Brown Basketball Jam Tennis Jam Dance Jam Arts Camp – Week 2 Arts Camp – Week 3 Durelle Brown Basketball Jam Golf Jam Sport-A-Palooza Jam Tennis Jam Camp Shalom - Session 3

For Camp Shalom visit www.mandelljcc.org/campshalom

August

7-11 7-11 7-11 7-11 14-18 14-18 14-18 14-18 14-18 21-25 21-25 21-25 21-25

Cheerleading Jam Arts Camp – Week 4 Sport-A-Palooza Jam Tennis Jam NEW Camp Shalom - Session 4 Sport-A-Palooza Jam Stem LEGO® Engineering Jam Sharks Competitive Swim Jam Tennis Jam Creative Cooking Jam with Growing Great Schools Karate Jam Sport-A-Palooza Jam Tennis Jam

September

4 Asphalt & Har-Tru Tennis Courts & Pools Close at 7:00 pm

Register for all JCC Camps Online! Visit www.mandelljcc.org/camps to sign up today. | 860-236-4571

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The Swim & Tennis Club

Director: Sara Billings, 860-231-6331, [email protected] Summer Phone: 860-243-0794 | Location: 4 Duncaster Rd., Bloomfield

The Swim & Tennis Club is the place for a special family vacation, each Head Tennis Pro and every day. Relax on the deck Ben Bishop and catch up on your favorite summer reading; participate in activities and events; sign your children up for Sports Jams camp, tennis and swim lessons; and spend an evening out with your friends. Your summer membership includes the special programs we have on weekdays, weekends and holidays. You belong at The Swim & Tennis Club.

CATEGORY Family

Individual

By March 15, 2017

After March 15, 2017

Rate

$745

$945

JCC Member

$480

$680

Rate

$535

$735

JCC Member

$400

$600

Payment plans available. The last automatic payment and all dues must be paid in full by May 15, 2017.



FACILITIES

• One of the region’s largest swimming pools • Parent-friendly kiddie pool • Enclosed waterslide • Arts & Crafts Hut • Family changing room • Lounge chairs and shaded areas • Snack Bar • Basketball and volleyball courts, Gaga pit, ball field, shuffleboard, tetherball, and foursquare • Playgrounds with oversized pirate ship & sand pit • 4 Har-Tru tennis courts and 4 asphalt tennis courts • NEW! Oversized Connect Four

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES • Private swim lessons*, swim team*, water basketball • Adult water group fitness classes • Daily arts & crafts projects* • Family Shabbat program • Individual and group tennis lessons for youths and adults* • Special events including Opening Weekend Celebration, July 4th, Pirate Day, Water Theme Day, Movie Night, Closing Weekend Celebration • Adult Women Inter-Club Tennis League team

*additional fee

STAFF

• Professional management staff on site during all hours of operation • Certified lifeguards • Group fitness instructors • WSI certified swim instructors • USPTR Certified Tennis Director

SUMMER CELEBRATION RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES

Weekday or weekend, daytime or evening, we’ll create a package that ensures a fun time for all. Contact Mitch Shakun at 860-231-6323 for your next special event. • Family reunions • Birthday parties • Anniversary celebrations • Graduation parties • End-of-school-year picnics • Company outings

TENNIS SEASON 2017

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend Asphalt and Har-Tru courts open May 27

POOL SEASON 2017

Weekends Only: May 27-June 11 June 17-August 20: Daily 10:00am-7:45pm August 21-September 4: Limited Hours

MANDELL JCC SHARKS SUMMER SWIM TEAM Year-round Head Coach: David Laudati, 860-231-6320, [email protected] Summer Coaches: MaryKate Haverly, Melissa Harhay

The Mandell JCC Sharks Swim Team is a nonprofit member of United States Swimming dedicated to the development of competitive and recreational swimmers through technique and endurance development. Ages 6 - 17 years RECREATION TEAM For registration, practice times, and meet schedules visit our website www.mandelljccsharks.org

Important Dates

SUMMER TEAM 2017 ONLINE TEAM REGISTRATION OPENS Summer Recreation Team Swimmers....................................May 1

PRACTICE DATES Summer Team Practices begin (tentative).....................................Jun 19

SHARKS SWIM TEAM TRYOUTS Want to join the Summer Sharks Swim Team? All new swimmers ARE REQUIRED to try out for the team. Tryouts begin May 1 by appointment. Head Coach David Laudati, 860-231-6320 All Sharks participants must be JCC members or members of The Swim & Tennis Club. Payment plans are available.


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Camp Day Options FULL Full-Day Only Camps DAY 9:00am-3:30pm Led by specialists, these camps focus on days filled with fundamental instruction, skills, drills, game play, and hands-on experience. All camps have a lunch break and a free swim incorporated into the day.

Director: Thai Tran, 860-231-6410, [email protected] Camp Administration: April Adorno, 860-231-6327, [email protected] Recreation & Wellness Director: Bonnie Hittleman-Lewis, 860-231-6361, [email protected] Summer at our Sports Jams camps is about teamwork, friendships, learning and building a child’s skills at any level. Pick from any or all of our 10+ weeks of programming. Campers are active and engaged in weeks of activity under the guidance of experienced and talented instructors. We offer full-day and half-day options, as well as before and after care. All of our Sports Jams programs place an emphasis on sportsmanship, high energy, and fun.

NEW! STEM LEGO© Engineering Jam See page 11

Creative Cooking Jam with Growing Great Schools See page 12

HALF DAY -----------FULL DAY

Half-Day or Full-Day Camps

Half-Day: 9:00am-12:00pm Full-Day: 9:00am-3:30pm

Some Sports Jams programs are half-day, with the option to extend to a full day. In the morning, these camps are led by sport specific specialists, such as Tumble Brook Country Club’s golf professionals for Golf Jam, Zeke Seguro for Soccer Jam, Cheerleading, and more. Our specialists focus on sport-specific instruction through skills, drills and game play. Campers opting to stay for the full day have their afternoons filled with recreation based activities in a wide variety of sports and games, along with a lunch break* and free swim. The Mandell JCC’s Assistant Sports Director and Sports Jams Director, Thai Tran, and his high-energy staff lead the afternoon portion of the day. Note: See Golf Jam & Swim Jam pages for camp times.

Before/After Care Options:

Before Care: 7:30-9:00am After Care: 3:30-5:30pm

Registration: Advance registration is required for all programs. A $25 processing fee will be added to any registration received after 5:00 pm on Thursday for any program that begins the following Monday. Application and registration forms can be found at www.mandelljcc.org.

*Full-day campers may bring lunch or purchase a meal from Café J or The Swim & Tennis Club Snack Bar.



ANDREW PINNOCK FOOTBALL JAM Grades 2-8 as of Fall 2017 Location: The Swim & Tennis Club Rain Day Location: Mandell JCC

FULL DAY

July 10-14 Football Jam is led by former NFL player, University of South Carolina Alumnus, Bloomfield High School graduate, and AllAmerican football player, Andrew Pinnock. Andrew is back for his sixth season leading the Football Jam program. A former 6-year NFL player with the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos, he has coached youths ages 8-18. Andrew and the staff create a positive and fun environment where young athletes build their confidence and skills. Mornings and early afternoons are filled with offensive and defensive football skill development and drills. At the end of each day, players will be placed on teams to participate in a Flag Football League. This is a NO CONTACT Camp.

By March 15, 2017


Full-day $310/$280

Full-day $340/$310

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DURELLE BROWN BASKETBALL JAM

FULL DAY

Grades 1-9 as of Fall 2017 Location: Mandell JCC

July 24-28 | July 31-August 4 Durelle Brown brings over 20 years of basketball coaching experience to the Sports Jams camps. Currently Head Basketball Coach at Wilbraham & Monson Academy, he was the former Basketball Head Coach at Kingswood Oxford, a Program Director at Camp Renaissance and Dan Doyle KO Skills Development Clinics. Durelle and his staff combine skill instruction and game situations along with daily doses on the importance of leadership, sportsmanship and hard work. Durelle’s passion for teaching/coaching basketball, combined with his ability to connect with children of all ages and skill levels, creates a fun and high-energy experience for all Sports Jams participants. By March 15, 2017


Full-day $310/$280

Full-day $340/$310

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SHARKS COMPETITIVE SWIM JAM* Grades 3-9 as of Fall 2017 | Location: Mandell JCC


SEE RATES FOR TIMES

August 14-18 Full-Day option: Campers participate in non-swimming activities from 9am-12:30pm. Spend a week in competitive swim training with Mandell JCC Sharks Head Swim Coach, David Laudati; Assistant Head Coach, Mike Krajewski; and Assistant Coach, Sandy Bowman. For over 10 years, Dave, Mike and Sandy have been coaching competitive swimmers, and between them have coached CT Swimming Age Group Qualifiers, Senior Qualifiers, Zone Qualifiers, and Junior National Swimmers. Campers will work on refinement of stroke technique, have individual and small group stroke analysis and discussions, along with fun activities in and out of the pool. Daily pool training, dry land training, and videotaping with on-deck review by coaches are important components of the camp. The week will end with an inter-squad meet on Friday. By March 15, 2017 Rate/JCC Member

After March 15, 2017 Rate/JCC Member

Half-day 12:30-3:30pm

Full-day 9:00am-3:30pm

Half-day 12:30-3:30pm


$175/$155

$305/$275

$200/$175

$335/$305

*For prospective and competitive swimmers. Campers not previously on the Sharks Swim Team MUST schedule a tryout with Coach Dave at the Mandell JCC prior to June 1.

Note: This is NOT a learn to swim program.

DANCE JAM


FULL DAY

July 17-21 | July 24-28 Dance Jam is led by Kim Corona, who has been teaching dance for 10+ years as the Director of the Mandell JCC Dance School. Miss Kim and Miss Pam, as they are referred to by their students, are known for their abilities to work with all skill levels and styles of dance. Campers train in a variety of dance styles including Jazz, Acro/Gymnastics, Ballet, Modern, Hip-Hop, and Theatrical Dance. Each week will culminate with a showcase performance for family and friends. By March 15, 2017


Full-day $295/$265

Full-day $315/$285

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Rate/JCC Member

SPORT-A-PALOOZA JAM Grades 1-8 as of Fall 2017 Location: The Swim & Tennis Club Rain Day Location: Mandell JCC


June 14-16* | June 19-23 | June 26-30 July 24-28 | July 31-August 4 | August 7-11 August 14-18 | August 21-25 Sport-A-Palooza Jam is a fun-filled week packed with a variety of sports including basketball, baseball, flag football, lacrosse, soccer and more. The program is designed to teach, inspire, challenge, motivate, and promote teamwork and sportsmanship in children of all skill levels. Sport-A-Palooza is led by Thai Tran, Sports Jams Director and the Assistant Sports Director at the Mandell JCC, who is in his 9th summer with Sports Jams Camps. Thai has a special knack for bringing out the best in all children, both on and off the playing field. In partnership with his experienced, passionate and high energy counselors, this camp is an exciting week for children of all ages. *Prorated for short week. By March 15, 2017


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Half-day

Full-day

Half-day

Full-day

$170/$145

$285/$260

$195/$165

$310/$280

TENNIS JAM

Grades 1-8 as of Fall 2017 Location: The Swim & Tennis Club Rain Day Location: Mandell JCC

Head Tennis Pro

Ben Bishop

June 14-16* | June 19-23 HALF DAY June 26-30 | July 3-7** -----------FULL DAY July 10-14 | July 17-21 July 24-28 | July 31-August 4 August 7-11 | August 14-18 | August 21-25 Ben Bishop will be returning to our Tennis Jam program this summer. Ben brings 35+ years of tennis experience and has been both a nationally and globally ranked tennis player. He has spent the past 20+ years teaching and coaching children and adults of all ages and skill levels. Campers – beginner through advanced – will focus on forehand, backhand, volley, serve, scoring, and court etiquette. Mini games and activities reinforce skills in a fun learning environment. *Prorated for short week. **No camp July 4. Prorated for 4 days. By March 15, 2017


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Half-day

Full-day

Half-day

Full-day

$170/$145

$285/$260

$195/$165

$310/$280


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KARATE JAM



June 19-23 | August 21-25 Dave LaPorte, Mandell JCC Karate School Director, is a third degree black belt with over 20+ years of experience. He has been leading the Mandell JCC Karate School for the past 7 years. Sensei Dave and his staff train campers in karate moves, jumps, kicks, and weapons (nunchucks), and will introduce self-defense and stranger safety. Campers will improve their coordination, balance and focus while building self-confidence in an atmosphere of active fun and learning.

By March 15, 2017


Rate/JCC Member

Rate/JCC Member

Half-day

Full-day

Half-day

Full-day

$170/$145

$285/$260

$195/$165

$310/$280

GOLF JAM


SEE RATES FOR TIMES

Grades 2-8 as of Fall 2017 Location: Tumble Brook Country Club (mornings) The Swim & Tennis Club (afternoons)

July 10-14 | July 31-August 4 (No Before Care Option) Learn the basic skills to play great golf, or take your current skills to the next level. Geared for the beginner-intermediate golfer, this camp is led by the Golf Pros at Tumble Brook Country Club. Basics such as grip, posture and alignment will be taught. Campers will progress to putting, chipping, pitch shots, full swings, etiquette and rules. Campers supply their own golf clubs and bags. Full-day campers are transported to The Swim & Tennis Club for the afternoon.

By March 15, 2017 Rate/JCC Member



Half-day 9:15-11:45am

Full-day 9:15-3:30pm

Half-day 9:15-11:45am

Full-day 9:15-3:30pm

$260/$235

$380/$350

$285/$260

$400/$375

Dates & programs subject to change

ZEKE SEGURO SOCCER JAM



July 17-21 Returning for his sixth season to our Sports Jams camps, Zeke Seguro has successfully coached at all levels from Travel Soccer to Premier Soccer, in addition to the Hall High School Varsity and Quinnipiac University teams. At each level, he has produced championship teams and players. This program will provide a fun and challenging environment for players at all levels to improve their skills. All campers must supply and wear their own shin guards. By March 15, 2017


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Rate/JCC Member

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Full-day

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$170/$145

$285/$260

$195/$165

$310/$280


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STEM LEGO® ENGINEERING JAM

Kids are natural engineers and gifted creators. An experienced instructor will challenge each camper to their potential through our new LEGO® inspired engineering camp. Each age group will spend a half day focused on LEGO® engineering and a half day filled with a wide range of recreational activities. GRADES 1-3 (MORNING) Tap into your imagination with tens of thousands of LEGO® bricks! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique design. Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. GRADES 4-6 (AFTERNOON) Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® bricks! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge each camper to their full potential.


Full-day $350/$325


Full-day $375/$350


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CHEERLEADING JAM



August 7-11 Cheerleading Jam will feature the best of cheerleading skills including stunts, jumps, tumbling, dance, and more. The week will culminate with a mini performance showcasing the campers’ new skills.

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Full-day

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$170/$145

$285/$260

$195/$165

$310/$280

CREATIVE COOKING JAM

with Growing Great Schools Grades 2-5 as of Fall 2017 Location: Mandell JCC

August 21-25

FULL DAY

IN Chefs-in-training will explore their creativity OUR NEW through hands-on cooking experiences CATERING that will inspire them to try new foods KITCHEN! and develop their culinary skills. Kids will cook up their own healthy lunch and snack each day, and the grand finale will be a Shabbat dinner for the entire family. Campers will work up an appetite while also mastering physical literacy skills in the gym through play, dance and yoga. Additional activities will include STEAM gardening projects, crafts, dining etiquette and mindfulness. Shabbat Dinner: $18 per family


Full-day $375/$350



Full-day $400/$375


CAMPAREENAH Director: Gennifer Delay Pasternak 860-231-6343, [email protected] Location: Beatrice Fox Auerbach Early Childhood Center, Mandell JCC 3-Year-Olds (3 by December 31, 2017) Half-day: 9:00am-12:30pm 2-, 3- or 5-day options available 4-Year-Olds (4 by December 31, 2017) Half-day: 9:00am-12:30pm* Full-day: 7:30am-5:30pm *Additional afternoon hours available (12:30-3:00pm)

The fun lasts all year at the JCC – and summer is no exception! Campareenah is our preschool summer program. Our counselors are early childhood educators and experienced college students who provide children with an array of theme-based weekly activities. Groups are small, with high staff-to-child ratios. The entire JCC is available to the campers. The day is filled with indoor and outdoor activities in a safe, creative and nurturing environment: daily supervised swim, sports/movement, outdoor playground, art, games, skill-building, storytelling, music, and more. Wacky Wednesdays, Theme Thursdays, and Fridays Shabbat are always highlights of the week.

READY, SET, KINDERGARTEN

RSK Coordinator: Andrea Rosenfield, Teacher of Transitional Kindergarten at the Mandell JCC B.A. Muhlenberg College, M.A. University of St. Joseph The perfect summer program for children entering Kindergarten in the Fall, “Ready, Set Kindergarten” is designed to challenge each camper cognitively, physically, and creatively while developing their curiosity, promoting teamwork and cooperation, and supplying plenty of summer fun! Each week, children participate in a wide variety of small and large group activities, reflective of both the children’s interests and relevant summer themes. By engaging in these dynamic learning experiences, we support rising kindergarten students in becoming self-confident, self-assured and positive about their accomplishments. The program includes weekly field trips to fun and exciting destinations. Full-day campers will spend afternoons participating in enrichment programs such as pottery, science and nature exploration, karate and more! The final week (Aug. 7-11) campers will set out for Camp Shalom each morning. This week will really prepare them to be Camp Shalom campers next year! For registration form, fees and schedules visit www.mandelljcc.org or email [email protected]


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Grades 1-6 as of Fall 2017

Week 1: July 17-21 Week 2: July 24-28 Week 3: July 31-August 4 Week 4: August 7-11

Director: Jane Pasternak, 860-231-6342, [email protected] Location: Arts Studio, Mandell JCC Before Care: Begins 7:30am – $8 per morning After Care: Ends 5:30pm – $8 per afternoon Kids are natural creators! Budding artists will spend their mornings creating art through a multitude of hands-on experiences that teach new skills in the worlds of clay, dimension, shading, print-making, puppetry, drawing and more. Dress for a mess! Half-day and full-day options are available. Full-day campers pack a lunch, enjoy additional art activities, snack, swimming and time on the Playscape or outdoor play at the Mandell JCC. Shabbat is celebrated each Friday afternoon. A lunch option provided by the Mandell JCC’s Café J is available.

PROGRAM

Before March 15, 2017


Half-day 9:00am-12:00pm

$285/$234 per week

$331/$280 per week


$415/$364 per week

$484/$420 per week

Rate/JCC Member

Rate/JCC Member

Scene from Shrek Jr. 2015. Photo by Jerry Margolis.

THEATER CAMP

Entering grades 3-8 as of Fall 2017

June 19-July 14 | 9:00am–4:00pm Camp Director: Jane Pasternak, 860-231-6342, [email protected]

Sponsored by

Location: Herbert Gilman Theater, Mandell JCC Before Care: Begins 7:30am – $8 per morning After Care: Ends 5:30pm – $8 per afternoon Lights, camera, action! Young thespians will take to the stage and also learn all aspects of putting on a full theatrical performance. This summer’s production will be Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic tale of Cinderella*. This beloved story is about a young girl, Cinderella, living an unfortunate life with her evil stepmother and stepsisters. She realizes, with a little bit of magic, that “impossible things are happening every day.” The theater camp experience will culminate with two performances. Theater Director: Mac Cherny | Musical Director: Emily Weiser A lunch option provided by the Mandell JCC’s Café J is available. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. *pending licensing agreement

Before March 15, 2017


Full-day $2000/$1700

Full-day $2355/$2030

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Performance Dates

Thursday, July 13, 7:00pm Sunday, July 16, 1:00pm Dates & programs subject to change.

Full Day: 9:00am-3:00pm | Half Day AM: 9:00am-12:00pm | Half Day PM: 1:00-4:00pm

Brad Seaman Shooting Clinic

Half-day AM | Grades 6-12 | July 5 - 7 $135 by March 15/$160 after March 15 Join Coach Brad Seaman for a 3-day shooting clinic. Players will have the opportunity to fine tune their skills with a focus on form, footwork and creative drills.

Craig Archambault Basketball Jam

Full-day | Grades 3-8 | July 10-14, July 31-August 4 $295 by March 15/$320 After March 15 Craig Archambault, Head Coach, Canton High School Basketball, and his staff will lead campers in dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive drills and games. Whether you’re a recreational or competitive player, this camp is for you!

Brad Seaman Basketball Jam

Half-day AM | Grades 6-12 | July 24-28, August 14-18 $225 by March 15/$250 after March 15 Brad Seaman, an Avon native is the Varsity Basketball Coach at Kingswood Oxford School, played Division III collegiate basketball and has coached at prestigious camps and schools across the Northeast. Brad takes a holistic approach to basketball and encourages hard work and maximum effort on and off the court. Drills, skills, conditioning and game play will be included.

Seth Greenberg Basketball Academy Full-day | Grades 3-9 | August 7-11 $350 by March 15/$375 after March 15 Coach Greenberg, with 35 years experience as a college basketball coach, two-time ACC Coach of the Year and ESPN College Basketball Analyst, will lead all aspects of camp – skill & drill sessions along with competitions – and will be on-court daily interacting with players. He will be utilizing techniques with all campers that he used successfully to develop top competitive college teams.

Spring & Summer Evening Leagues Bring your team and get on the court! Competitive league play over six weeks. Certified officials will oversee games. First place teams in each league receive championship t-shirts. For more information contact Taylor Losey, 860-693-2378, [email protected].

· Men’s Basketball · High School Varsity and Jr. Varsity Girls Volleyball · Middle School Girls Volleyball · High School Boys Basketball · Middle School Boys Basketball

Gym Rats Jam

Half-day AM | Grades 1-6 | June 19-23, August 21-25 $160 by March 15/$185 after March 15 Perfect for the “gym rat” in your family! Crazy games, relay races, obstacle courses, team challenges, all varieties of tag and more!

Karate Jam

Half-day AM | Grades 1-4 | June 26-30 $160 by March 15/$185 after March 15 Dave LaPorte, Mandell JCC Karate School Director, is a third degree black belt with over 20 years of experience. Sensei Dave trains campers in karate moves, jumps, kicks and will introduce self-defense and stranger safety. Campers will improve their coordination, balance and focus while building self-confidence in an atmosphere of active fun and learning.

Intro to STEM with LEGO® Jam

Half-day AM | Grades 1-3 | July 17-21 $225 by March 15/$250 after March 15 Tap into your imagination with tens of thousands of LEGO® bricks! Build engineer-designed projects such as Boats, Snowmobiles, Catapults, and Merry-Go-Rounds. Then use special pieces to create your own unique design!

STEM Challenge with LEGO® Jam

Half-day PM | Grades 4-6 | July 17-21 $225 by March 15/$250 after March 15 Power on your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® bricks! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as Catapults, Pneumatic Cranes, Arch Bridges, and Battletracks! An experienced instructor will challenge students to engineer at the next level.

University of Hartford Volleyball Jam

Half-day AM | Grades 6-12 | July 17-21 $225 by March 15/$250 after March 15 The University of Hartford Women’s Volleyball coaches will focus on passing, setting, hitting, proper footwork, drills, skills and game play. This camp caters to both recreational and competitive players. No matter your skill level, this camp is a great fit!

Ninja Training Jam

Half-day AM | Grades 1-4 | August 14-18 $160 by March 15/$185 after March 15 Obstacle course fun and training where campers will test their balance, core and strength in an energetic, safe & fun environment. Course difficulty will increase throughout the week, and campers will have the chance to build their own course. Individual and team competitions will be incorporated along with team building and other games.

310 Albany Turnpike, Canton | 860-693-2378 | www.mandelljccvalley.org | [email protected]

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Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center 335 Bloomfield Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117 860-236-4571 www.mandelljcc.org

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 2764 Hartford, CT

The fresh air, the woods, the water, s'mores by the campfire, making friends and building confidence — that's what Camp Shalom is all about. Located on 75 wooded acres along the Farmington River, Camp Shalom is the perfect place for your children to swim, boat, canoe, water-ski, tube, kayak and paddleboard, under the watchful eyes of Red Cross-certified instructors. Their fun-filled days also include fishing, hiking, sports, the arts and so much more. For more information, dates, pricing, and for our Camp Shalom brochure, visit www.mandelljcc.org/campshalom or contact Karen Wyckoff, 860-231-6317, [email protected]. Summer Phone: 860-688-2267.