Specialty JCC Summer Camps
2021
Summer Co-Ed Sports Camps
Little Stars Basketball Camp
Ages: 5 - 8
Date: August 16 - 20
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Fee: $100/$50 JCC Members
Beginner Players - Our experienced staff will teach the skills, game play and attitude necessary for them to improve as basketball players. Individual skill work, competitions and game play will be the focus.
Nothing But Net Shooting Camp
Ages: 8 - 12 & 12 - 15
Date: August 16 - 20
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Fee: $100/$50 JCC Members
Beginner & Experienced players - Coaches will take the groups through different aspects of scoring & incorporate the skills learned into games & competitions. Groups will be divided according to age & skill level.
Competitive Swim Camp (CANCELED)
Ages: 12 - 16
Date: August 23 - 27
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Fee: $100/$80 JCC Members
For Beginner Swimmers - For those new to competitive swim and are looking for basic stroke development in all four strokes. Campers must bring lunch, goggles, sneakers, water bottle, bathing suit and towel each day. Must be able to swim 100 yards without stopping.
For Advanced Swimmers - For those with some experience in swim, looking for development in all four strokes and some pace training. Mus be able to swim 200 yards without stopping.
NBA Week
Ages: 10 - 15
Date: August 23 - 27
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Fee: $100/$50 JCC Members
Beginner & Experienced Players - This camp will be a week long tournament filled with games and activities. Players will be put into their teams by their coaches on the first day. Along with the tournament will be activities based on skill improvement. Participants will need to bring their own lunch and will be offered daily swim in our pool.
Pickleball
Ages: 7 - 12
Date: August 30 - September 3
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Fee: $100/$80 JCC Members
Learn the basics of this exciting, fast paced game that is a racquet sport combining tennis, badminton and table tennis. Skill work and game play will be the focus. Taught by certified teaching professional & USAPA Ambassador Zorano Tubo.
Summer Specialty Camps - Week 1 August 23-27
choose 1 group for week 1 (A, B or C)
* All specialty camps are FULL. To be added to a waitlist email Youth Director Nora Graven at NoraG@binghamtonjcc.org
Group A: Adventure is Out There! & It's All Fun & Games (FULL)
Adventure Is Out There
Time: 9:00 am - Noon (ages 5 - 7) / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ages 8 - 12)
We will discover the amazing world around us, right here on our own 8 acres! Nature hikes, animal tracking, fossils, outdoor fort building and more. Nature lovers will LOVE this outdoor experience.
It's All Fun & Games!
Time: 9:00 am - Noon (ages 8 - 12) / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ages 5 - 7)
Come have fun with us as we PLAY all sorts of GAMES! We'll divide into teams and compete against each other. Games like UNO, relay races, balloon tosses and minute to win it challenges.
Group B: Mad Scientist & Detective Mystery Camp (FULL)
Mad Scientist
Time: 9:00 am - Noon (ages 5 - 7) / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ages 8 - 12)
Paper mache vaolcanoes, experiment with color, make slime, learn about solids and liquids, do an egg drop challenge, fly paper airplanes and conduct experiments.
Detective Mystery Camp
Time: 9:00 am - Noon (ages 8 - 12) / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ages 5 - 7)
Paper mache volcanoes, experiment with color, make slime, learn about solids and liquids, do an egg drop challenge, fly paper airplanes and conduct experiments.
Group C: Fiber Arts & Cupcake Wars (FULL)
Fiber Arts
Time: 9:00 am - Noon (ages 8 - 12) / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ages 5 - 7)
Children will learn tie-dying techniques, silk screening, weaving and working with felt
Cupcake Wars
Time: 9:00 am - Noon (ages 5 - 7) / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ages 8 - 12)
Explore flavor, the science of baking, decorating and design as children 'compete' in daily challenges with appearances from guest judges.
Summer Specialty Camps - Week 2 August 30 - September 3
choose 1 group for week 2 (A, B or C)
Group A: Wizarding School & Splash Camp (FULL)
Wizarding School
Time: 9:00 am - Noon (ages 8 - 12) / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ages 5 - 7)
Let your imagination take flight here at our very own Wizarding World! Children will be immersed in magical games like Quidditch and Wizard's Chess. Learn the science behind potions, try wizard treats and journey on magical quests.
Splash Camp
Time: 9:00 am - Noon (ages 5 - 7) / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ages 8 - 12)
This camp is all about water, from basic swim lessons to sprinkler fun. Children will receive instruction from our Aquatics staff then participate in challenges and games in our pool and outdoors.
Group B: Paper Art & Fuse Bead Mania (FULL)
Paper Art
Time: 9:00 am - Noon (ages 5 - 7) / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ages 8 - 12)
Make your own paper, create sculptures, learn origami & exercise your creativity with one of the world's oldest art forms. Paper is more than just fro drawing! Fold, cut, sculpt and rip through what you think paper can do and use it like you never have before.
Fuse Bead Mania
Time: 9:00 am - Noon (ages 8 - 12) / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ages 5 - 7)
Take your fusing to the next level in this 3D fuse bead extravaganza! Children will work on fine motor skills, engineering and patience all while creating one of a kind fuse bead art and architecture.
Group C: LEGO Builders Challenge & Animal Adventure or Music Video (FULL)
LEGO Builders Challenge
Time: 9:00 am - Noon (ages 8 - 12) / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ages 5 - 7)
Class will design & build a giant LEGO display over the course of the week. Younger age group will use a variety of materials suitable for their age.
Animal Adventure
Time: 9:00 am - Noon (ages 5 - 7)
Learn about animals and their habitats through themed games, art projects and science experiments.
Music Video
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm (ages 8 - 12)
Does your child dream of being a superstar or enjoy making videos? Children will focus on writing lyrics, brainstorming camera shots and performing on camera. We'll end the week with our own music video!
Pricing for Specialty Camps:
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Morning/Afternoon session - $100 / $80 JCC Member
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Full day of camp (choose 1 group each week)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $190 / $150 JCC Member -
Campers must bring bagged lunch. Lunch break will run Noon - 1:00 pm
for more information or to register for a camp call the JCC Office 607-724-2417 or email JCCOffice@binghamtonjcc.org
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