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JCC Day Camps 2014
...experts in summer fun since 1903
Camp Hoover
Parent Manual
1125 College Ave. • Columbus, Ohio 43209
JCC
231-2731
JCC Camp Office
559-6251
www.columbusjcc.org
Important Names and Numbers
Halle Schwartz
Director of Children, Youth Teen & Camping
559-6279
[email protected]
Marie Wells
Camp Arye Director
559-6266
[email protected]
Lauren Barnes
Camp Registrar/Administrative Assistant
559-6251
[email protected]
Mark Moscardino
Camp Hoover Co-Director
559-6218
[email protected]
Shara Reiss
Camp Ora Director
231-2731 ext. 363
[email protected]
Nancy Rosen
Camp Hoover Co-Director
559-6250
[email protected]
Leslie Rosen
Camp Yeladim Director-East
559-6289
[email protected]
Kaley Rosenthal
Camp Chaverim Director
559-6250
[email protected]
Sheri Vorenberg
Camp Yeladim Director-New Albany
855-4885
[email protected]
Kim Moore
Specialty Camps Director/CIT
559-6253
[email protected]
Ellen Kozberg
JCC North Yeladim Director
764-2414
[email protected]
Don’t miss the Camp Open House,
on Friday, June 6 from
4:00 - 5:30 pm at the
JCC College Avenue Zusman Building.
If you would like a tour of Hoover, please
call the Children, Youth, Teen and Camping
Department at 559-6251.
A note from the Director of Children, Youth, Teen and Camping
Halle Schwartz
JCC Camps are first and foremost, a family. The influence of family is very important, as it helps us to
develop and even shapes our personality. Family also gives us knowledge that guides us through life, and
the ideals we live by, day in and day out. Here at JCC Camps we wish to instill the values of togetherness,
tradition, and heritage in all of our campers. JCC Summer Camps 2014 theme is “We are Family;” because
it is through the lens of family that we view the past, live the present and have hope for the future.
I am thrilled to have you and your campers(s) be a part of the JCC of Greater Columbus Summer Camp
family. On behalf of the entire camp staff we are all so excited to have the opportunity to spend this
summer with your children and to make your children’s summer a memorable experience.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have about summer camp. I look
forward to have an amazing and fun filled summer with all of you!
Sincerely,
Halle Schwartz
Director of Children, Youth, Teen and Camping
614-559-6279
[email protected]
Dear Hoover Campers and Parents,
Welcome to Camp Hoover! We are very excited for a fun-filled and unforgettable summer. We are both
looking forward to co-directing Camp Hoover this year and have been working hard to make sure this will be
an exciting summer. Our main goal is to make sure this a memorable summer for everyone!
We have an incredible staff of new and returning counselors and specialists that are eager to work with the
campers this summer. The entire Hoover staff is committed to making this the best summer ever. This summer
there will be plenty of opportunities for your camper to grow and learn. Every day your camper will have an
opportunity to participate in a number of different activities including boating, ropes, music, art, sports, gaga,
swimming and nature, and much more! Each activity allows your child to build on existing skills, learn new
ones, and have a great time while doing it. Through these activities campers will practice team building and
leadership skills while building friendships that will last a lifetime.
This summer there are a few scheduled overnights and late nights that will give campers the opportunity to
continue the camp fun late into the evenings. In addition, each bunk will participate in off-campus trips. We
are hoping all campers will have a great time with these opportunities. Please fill out all forms in the parent
pack so your child will not miss out on any of these exciting opportunities.
We are ready for this summer and we hope you are too! If you have any questions, feel free to contact either
of us by phone or e-mail. We are looking forward to a great summer!
Shalom,
Mark Moscardino Nancy Rosen
Camp Hoover Director Hoover Camp and Family Park Resident Manager
614-559-6218614-559-6250
[email protected] [email protected]
Dear Parents,
In our continuous efforts to provide the best possible care to our campers and JCC Summer Camps is once
again partnering with CampDoc.com.
CampDoc.com is an electronic health record system for camps, and will help us consolidate and integrate
camper health information into a centralized and secure location. Their system will give our doctors and nurses
instant access to camper health information, a key component in providing quality patient care.
The security, confidentiality and privacy of your camper’s personal health information will always be protected.
Only JCC Summer Camps health staff will have access to camper health information, and the CampDoc.com site
is secure, encrypted and password protected.
Returning Campers
You will receive a notification email from CampDoc.com with information about how to review and complete
your camper’s health information.
• Click the link in this email to set a new password for your CampDoc.com account.
• Follow the instructions, and complete the health history for your camper. Alerts will appear for any missing
required information.
• Upload any required documents to your CampDoc.com account.
• Return to CampDoc.com at any time to make changes/updates to your camper’s health information
before camp begins.
New Campers
You will receive a “Welcome E-mail” from CampDoc.com with information about how to complete your camper’s
health information.
• Click the link in this email to set a new password for your CampDoc.com account.
• Follow the instructions, and complete the health history for your camper. Alerts will appear for any missing
required information.
• You may return to your CampDoc.com at any time to make changes/updates to your camper’s health
information before camp begins.
Please set [email protected] as a ‘safe sender,’ to avoid accidental delivery to
junk and spam folders.
We are excited to continually evolve – building safer, more productive and more
efficient systems to create the best experience for you and your family.
We can’t wait to see you this summer,
Halle Schwartz
Director of Children, Youth, Teen and Camping
Our Goal
JCC Summer Camps provide a commitment to the highest quality camping experiences within unique Jewish
environments. Campers are encouraged to learn new skills and master old ones, to make decisions, take
responsibility, be independent, respect others, form lasting friendships built on memories and most of all…have
fun. Campers develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation for Jewish heritage and traditions while also
developing a true sense of community.
Our Program
JCC Summer Camps provide a safe nurturing environment where campers gain self esteem, confidence, learn
new skills and tackle new challenges. We encourage campers to try new activities and gain a love for the
outdoors with meaningful Jewish experiences.
A summer at the JCC is spent immersed in daily camp life highlighted by dynamic and innovative programming.
Activities include swimming, sports of all kinds, music, nature, Israeli culture, and Judaics. Every Wednesday has a
special theme with exciting activities related to the weekly theme. Campers will experience Maccabi games, an
Olympic-style sports program that encourages team work, team building, sportsmanship, where they can interact
in an atmosphere of fun and physical fitness.
JCC Summer Camps offer many options and flexibility. Campers can sign up for a minimum of two weeks up to
eight weeks with a three day and five day option.
JCC Summer Camps impact more than 700 campers and staff every summer.
Our Staff
Everyone knows that our campers are an extraordinary group of children, but not everyone knows that our
counselors are extraordinary too. Our staff is comprised of over 100 dedicated leaders, working together to
create an energetic and comfortable warm Jewish environment. Staff takes great pride in their quality of work
and has their own motivation to spend their summer at JCC Summer Camps, but each staff member is a caring,
dedicated, responsible and fun-loving individual.
A Typical Day at Camp
• Cars and busloads of campers arrive at camp in the morning for the day to begin. They meet with their
counselors and participate in the daily opening activity. After opening, campers participate in a variety of activity
periods. Varying by age and camp, specialty activities include Judaics, swimming, art, music, nature, sports,
boating, high ropes and archery. Specialty activities are led by trained specialists. During the balance of the day,
campers participate in bunk activities, led by each group’s counselors, and free swim (except preschool age
camps). Each day ends with a camp closing.
• Pre-Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday with special activities. In addition, special theme programming
helps tie together many of the Jewish components of camp.
Daily Reminders
Please make sure your child has the following items each day :
• Lunch
• Backpack
• Swimsuit- please send your child to camp wearing swim suit underneath clothing
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellant (optional)
• Towel
• Plastic bag for wet swimsuit and towel
• Put sunscreen on your camper BEFORE he/she arrives at camp in the morning and pack a container of
sunscreen in your camper’s bag so that it can be reapplied after swimming. If you would like your child to use
insect repellent please pack it in a zip lock bag in your camper’s bag. Please note, in order for staff to assist your
child in applying sunscreen or insect repellant the medicine section of the Camper Health History Form must be
completed through www.campdoc.com.
Judaism at Camp
The theme for camp will be Building our Kehila (Community).
Week One: Building a Bayit (Home) / Shabbat Activity - Mezzuah
Week Two: Mishpacha (Family) History / Shabbat Activity - Candle Sticks
Week Three: Behema (Animals) are Family / Shabbat Activity - Kiddush Cup
Week Four: Mispacha (Family) Traditions
Week Five: Maccabi / Shabbat Activity – Family Shabbat
Week Six: Family Vacation / Shabbat Activity – Israeli Shabbat
Week Seven: Chaverim (Friends): Our Extended Family / Shabbat Activity – Challah Baking
Week Eight: Kal (Community) is Our Family / Shabbat Activity – Hamsha Making
*see website for more information
As a Jewish camp, Israel plays an integral role in our programming. Our goal is to show Israel to the kids in
a way that is more than geography; in a way that connects further to the Jewish State.
Food and Drinks
• Daily kosher parve or dairy snacks will be provided in all camps. In addition, Kosher meals will be served
at latenights and overnights. Kosher laws are observed for all food provided by the camp.
• All campers should bring a lunch and drink each day, packed in a bag. We
strongly recommend the use of reusable lunch bags clearly labeled with a first and last name.
Refrigeration is available for all lunches eaten outside. Lunches may not be shared.
• Drinking water is available at all times on the campground. To cut down the use of paper cups, campers
are encouraged to use water bottles. Campers will be reminded throughout the day to drink water.
Tips for Better Brown Bag Lunches
All lunches must be DAIRY or PAREVE
Pareve foods include anything vegetarian (not meat or dairy)
Food for thought…
• Cheese (in hunks, cubes, on pretzel sticks, sandwich or slices)
• Cheese sandwiches
• Peanut butter sandwiches made with peanut butter are great but try mixing the peanut butter with
honey, marshmallow fluff or sliced bananas,
• Bagel and cream cheese combined with raisins, sliced cucumbers, black olives or crushed pineapple
and spread on nut or raisin bread or a bagel makes a nutritious sandwich
• Tuna or egg salad sandwiches
• Salads
• Nutella sandwiches
• Hard boiled eggs (peeled for younger children)
• Cheese or veggie pizza
• Cold Pasta
• Cheese or veggie quesadilla
Cookout Lunch Every Wednesday
Every Wednesday campers will enjoy cooking their camp lunch by the fire. JCC will be providing food.
Forgotten Lunch Policy:
We understand that things can get chaotic in the morning before camp and you may forget to pack a
lunch for your camper. However, you will be charged for a forgotten lunch, so please make packing a
lunch for your child a priority! If you have questions or comments regarding this policy.
Camp Attire
• Campers are encouraged to wear comfortable, casual clothes, t-shirts, shorts and sneakers. Campers do
get dirty. Do not send expensive clothes, shoes, sandals, game boys, cameras, ipods, cell phones, sports
equipment or jewelry to camp. Campers are discouraged from bringing personal items to camp. The
camp will not be held responsible for lost, damaged or misplaced items. Yeladim campers should bring
an extra set of clothes and diapers, if necessary.
• Campers should use sunscreen prior to coming to camp and wear hats. Counselors will help younger
campers and encourage older campers to re-apply sunscreen at intervals during the day. Campers
must supply their own labeled sunscreen in their camp bag.
• Campers should bring their own camp bag to camp, clearly labeled in permanent ink with a first and
last name on the outside of the bag. Please label all clothing and towels brought to camp.
• Campers will receive a camp t-shirt at the Open House.
Rainy Days
We pray for sunshine and 75 degrees, but we are prepared for inclement weather. In some cases, regular
programming is altered and special programs are prepared in advance to keep the fun and excitement
flowing. Field trips may also be planned. In the event of rain, children should still bring all necessary items,
as if it were a sunny day. Parents/Guardians should dress campers appropriately; we will be outdoors if
at all possible. In the event of extremely hot conditions, the Camping Services Director will use their best
judgment to determine whether or not it is safe to keep campers outside. If campers remain outside, we
will use all necessary means to keep campers cool. If campers are taken inside or on a field trip, parents
will be notified via email.
Latenights/Overnights
Latenights are an exciting part of camp for campers. During a latenight, campers will stay at camp until
7:00pm for additional camp fun. Dinner will be provided by the JCC. Pickup for all latenights will be on the
campgrounds at 7:00pm. Email reminders will be sent out prior to latenights. Please note there is no bus
transportation to JCC North or New Albany.
Overnights are another exciting part of camp for older campers. Food and sleeping arrangements are
provided by the JCC. You will receive an email with related information prior to an overnight.
Packing for an Overnight
Please send your camper with a sleeping bag, change of clothes and socks for the next day, pajamas,
toothbrush and toothpaste, 2 lunches (will be refrigerated) and a flashlight.
Helpful Suggestions for Overnights
1. Pack concisely and carefully.
2. Label all items with your camper’s name. This helps avoid lost items.
3. Pack in a durable plastic garbage bag with campers name on the outside of the bag.
This will protect your child’s sleeping bag from getting dirty.
4. Do not bring valuable items.
5. Campers are responsible for the safety of all personal items.
Visiting Camp
You are welcome to visit camp at any time. Please stop by the Pool Office at Hoover, to let us know you’re
visiting, and to help you locate your child on the campgrounds. Camp personnel have been instructed to
question all non-familiar people on the campground.
Medical Information, Emergencies, Medications, and Medical Insurance
• Campers with severe allergies, such as to bee stings or nuts, who may require staff assistance need to
prepare an emergency plan with your camp director.
• A completed Camper Health History Form must be on file in the Camp Office prior to the start of camp.
• Medication or drugs should be given to the Camp Nurse at the College Avenue camp site or Camp
Director at Hoover at the Open House or on the first day of camp, with specific written directions from the
physician for their use. All medications must be in their original bottles. If you have concerns about your
child’s participation in a camp activity, please contact the Camp Director prior to camp.
• All camp staff are instructed about the importance of parent communication. If your child becomes sick
or injured during their time at camp, you will be notified immediately. The camp nurse is on duty from
8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the College Avenue site. Staff are trained and certified in First Aid and CPR at all sites.
• Medications of any kind require a completed Health History Form before they can be administered or
applied. The camp will administer prescription medication as long as it is in the original container with
label still intact. Over-the-counter medication may be administered to a child if there is written consent
from a doctor to administer the medication. In order for your child to have staff assistance while applying
sunscreen, calamine lotion and bug repellent the medical section of the Health History Form must be filled
out and signed by a parent and/or guardian.
• For your child’s safety, do not send medication in your child’s bag. Please give medication to a staff
person, in the original container, and make sure appropriate information has been given.
• Visit our website and click on the Camp.doc link to fill out your forms.
Policy on Communicable Disease
At all times of operation, the JCC is staffed with at least one person trained in identification
and management of communicable disease. All staff adhere to routine practices of hand washing and
disinfecting procedures. The following policy has been dictated by the Ohio Department of Human Services
and is adhered to by our JCC.
These precautions shall be taken for children suspected of having a communicable disease:
a. The JCC shall immediately notify the parent or guardian of the child’s condition when a child has been
observed with signs or symptoms of illness.
b. A child with any of the following signs or symptoms of illness shall be immediately isolated and
discharged to his parent or guardian. The JCC’s policy for re-admitting the child is also listed. Please be
advised that the JCC reserves the right to request a physician’s note of re-admittance upon the child’s return
to camp.
• Diarrhea (more than one abnormally loose stool within a 24 hour period) - Child should not return to
camp until diarrhea has ceased for at least 24 hours.
• Severe coughing - Child may return to camp when coughing ceases.
• Difficult or Rapid Breathing - Child may return to camp when condition ceases.
• Yellowish Skin or Eyes - Child may return to camp when color returns to normal.
• Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) - Child may not return to camp until 24 hours after the start of
treatment with antibiotics.
• Temperature of 100 degrees or above - Child should not return to camp until there has
been no fever for 24 hours.
• Untreated infected skin patches/Unusual spots or rashes - It will be left to the discretion of the Nurse,
Early Childhood or Camp Director whether or not a doctor should be contacted for examination and
further instructions.
• Unusually dark urine and/or gray or white stool - Child may return to camp when an explanation can
be provided.
• Stiff Neck - Child may return to camp with an explanation and further instructions from a physician.
• Sore throat or difficulty in swallowing - Child may return to camp when symptoms have ceased or when
an explanation can be provided.
• Vomiting - Child may return when vomiting has ceased.
• Evidence of lice, scabies, or other parasitic infestation - Child will be checked by the office before
they will be permitted back into the camp.
• A complete communicable disease chart is posted in the Early Childhood offices.
• A child with any of the signs or symptoms of illness shall be immediately isolated from other children.
Once contact with the parent or guardian has been established, it is expected that the child will be picked
up immediately. In the event the parent or guardian cannot be reached, the person designated on the
emergency form will be contacted. As the Center is not equipped to accommodate sick children, no
child shall remain longer than two hours after contact has been made. Parents are advised to have a
back-up procedure arranged. In the event that they would be unable to comply with this policy, special
arrangements should be set up prior to the start of camp.
• A mildly ill child, one not exhibiting the above stated symptoms, will be allowed to rest in the Nurse’s
Office. The parent will be notified and asked to pick up the child as soon as possible. Emergency
numbers will not be called for a mildly ill child.
• In order to ensure the health of all the children and staff, it is imperative to follow these guidelines. When
children return to camp too soon their resistance is low, which only makes them more susceptible to
recurring illness, as well as the fact that they may still be contagious to other children and staff.
Effective Communication
• Effective communication between staff, parents and campers is most important. A calendar of activities
is on the web site. You will also receive email updates from your Camp Director. Those families attending
the camp Open House will meet their child’s counselor. If, during the summer, a concern arises, please
contact your child’s Unit Head or Camp Director.
• Camp Directors will be on the grounds during the camp day and will return calls each day after 4 p.m.
Of course, any urgent matters will be handled immediately.
• Appointments with the Camp Directors can be made for later afternoons or evenings as needed by
calling the Camp Office.
• Keep in mind that camp goes by very quickly and that it is best to address any concerns as soon as they
arise.
• When camp information is sent home, it will be placed in the child’s camp bag. You may wish to place a
ziplock bag in your child’s camp bag to keep information dry.
• We encourage cooperative projects at camp, therefore, large numbers of individual art projects will not
be brought home.
Behavior Expectations
• On the first day of each week, children will be informed of the camp’s expectations and consequences
of inappropriate behavior. Although we always hope for appropriate behaviors at camp, problems do
occur. Parents will be kept informed and involved in any problems that come up. Problems are dealt with
in a positive manner. The JCC reserves the right to send any child home from camp if his/her behavior
becomes unmanageable, disruptive or endangers the welfare and safety of his/her fellow campers or
staff. There is no use of corporal punishment at camp.
• Hoover campers and parents are required to return a signed Behavior Expectation Form prior to the
start of Camp.
• Aggressive toys such as real or pretend guns, water guns, knives or swords are not permitted at camp.
• The use of drugs and alcohol, including cigarettes, is prohibited at all times. Violations are grounds
for immediate removal from camp.
Absences
If your child is going to be absent from camp, please contact the camp office at 559-6251 or by e-mail at
[email protected] prior to 9:00 a.m. Although we realize campers miss camp for all reasons, there is
no refund, credit or extension for missed days of camp.
Lost and Found
We make attempts to return all lost and found items at the end of each camp day. However, if you are
missing items, please check the lost and found. For Chaverim and Arye campers, lost and found will be
located at the Chaverim shed. For Ora campers, lost and found will be located at the Ora Shed. Camp
Shemesh lost and found items will be in the Preschool Office. Hoover campers can find their lost and found
items in the Pool Office. Towels left at the pool may be found in the Fitness Welcome Center. Please make
sure all personal belongings have a first and last name marked in permanent ink. Labeled items will easily
be returned to the campers.
Swimming
• Camper swim programs will be held in the outdoor pool, weather permitting.
• Camp Hoover campers should bring a bathing suit and towel to camp each day in their camp bag.
• Hoover campers will look forward to a program that includes personal safety, swimming skill
development, lap endurance and pool games.
Early Dismissals
If you find it necessary to pick up your child prior to the end of the camp day, please give a note to your
child’s Unit Head or Camp Director stating the time of pick-up and who will be picking him/her up. Please
do not ask your counselor to bring your camper to the parking lot for early dismissal. Hoover campers who
change drop-off busses must have written permission from their parents.
Camp Shirts
Your child should wear his/her camp shirt every Monday. Photos will taken throughout the week and will
be posted to our Shutterfly account and may be purchased by parents if they would like. Camp shirts will be
distributed at the Camp Open House. If a camper misses the Open House, he/she will receive a shirt on the
day of the photo session.
CAMP
Drop Off - Pick Up *
Schedule For Car Pool
A.M.P.M.INSTRUCTIONS
Ora������������������������9:00��������� 1:00��������Drop off in the back of the JCC near
the Rosenfeld Pavilion or in front of ECS Wing.
Pick up in front of ECS wing
Chaverim����������9:00��������� 3:30��������Drop off and pick up in the back of the
JCC near the Rosenfeld Pavilion
Arye����������������������9:00��������� 3:30��������Drop off and pick up in the back of the
JCC near the Rosenfeld Pavilion
* Bus times may be different for the NE/NW locations.
Hoover������������ 8-8:15������ 4:00��������Drop off and pick up in the back of the
JCC near the Rosenfeld Pavilion
• All camp drop off and pick up (except PM Ora pick-up) will take place behind the
JCC near the Rosenfeld Pavilion. All traffic should enter through the JCC entrance on
EUCLAIRE and proceed behind the JCC to the parking lot in front of the pavilion. Traffic
moves counterclockwise through the parking lot (see map, page 10).
• Ora afternoon pick-up will be located in front of the Ellman Early Childhood wing.
• Parents wishing to park and walk their child(ren) out to the camp ground may do so.
There will be absolutely NO PARKING allowed in the vicinity of the Rosenfeld Pavilion.
Please park in the main JCC lot and walk your camper through the lobby to the
campgrounds.
• There will be limited parking spaces near the pavilion for Arye parents.
• Campers using off-site bus stops should refer to the transportation schedule for times
and locations (see pages 13 & 14).
• Children will be taken to child care and charged the appropriate hourly child care fee,
if not picked up within 15 minutes of dismissal time.
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N
Hoover
Family Park
Walnut St.
Cubbage Rd
Central College Rd.
I-270
161
Ulry Rd.
Take I 270 North towards Easton;Take Rt. 161 East towards
New Albany; Take The Little Turtle Way Exit; Go straight until
you reach Ulry Road - take a left; Continue on Ulry Road until
you reach Central College; turn left; Follow the road until you
reach Cubbage Road; turn right onto Cubbage Road; Go
straight until you reach the stop sign at Walnut Street; Follow
this road down to camp; There is parking near the basketball
courts and by the shed. (If parking by the shed turn left at the
fork.
Hoover Family Park
4920 E. Walnut St.
Westerville, Ohio
ALL CAMP Transportation
• If your family has a custody arrangement that affects transportation or pick up that staff should be
informed of, please let your Camp Director know in writing.
• If you child will be going home with a friend, or you have another change in transportation, you MUST
call the Camp Office, e-mail [email protected] or send a note to the Camp Director with the
information.
• Please note, unless we receive a change through written confirmation from you, an e-mail or phone
call, we will assume that your child should be utilizing their regular transportation method/time
(whether this is a bus, car pick up, etc). On latenights and overnights, we assume that every camper in
the unit is staying unless we hear from you.
• If camp staff has not been notified of a change in pick up for your child, and an unfamiliar person (to
camp staff) arrives at camp to pick up your camper, they will not be released to that person until we
gain verbal consent (by phone) from a parent/guardian.
• As Hoover campers depart their buses; campers may walk to their cars. Camp staff will remain
present until ALL campers are picked up.
Many Hoover campers are approved to remain unattended at the JCC after camp Please notify Mark
Moscardino in writing if you give your camper permission to be at the JCC unsupervised after camp
hours. Please Note, the camper will be responsible for themself once they depart the Hoover buses at
the JCC.
JCC 2014 Summer Camp
Camper Drop Off Points
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
= Hoover, Arye & Chaverim Drop Off & Pick-Up & Optional Ora Drop-off
••••••=
Optional Ora Drop-Off & Afternoon Ora Pick-Up
Livingston Avenue
Ora Drop off & Pick-up
•• •
Tennis
Courts
ECS
• • • • • •Main
• • Castlegate
Entrance
JCC
College
Pool
Zusman
Building
Rosenfeld
Pavillion
Parking
Lot
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Hoover, Chaverim, Arye
Drop-off/Pick-up Optional
Morning Ora Drop-off
Stop
Sign
Heritage
Tower
Wexner
Heritage
House
Euclaire
Day Camp Transportation
Please make note of the following:
• Times listed are departure and arrival times. Please be at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to the designated time.
• The Parent/Guardian is responsible for their child in the morning until they board the camp bus.
• On the first day of each week, children will be informed of the camp’s expectations and consequences of inappropriate
behavior. Although we always hope for appropriate behaviors at camp, problems do occur. Parents will be kept informed
of and involved with any problem that arises. Problems are dealt with in a positive manner. The JCC reserves the right to
not provide transportation to any child if his/her behavior becomes unmanageable, disruptive or endangers the welfare
and safety of his/her fellow campers or staff.
• In the afternoon, if a parent/guardian is not present at the designated time, the child will remain with a staff member until
picked up.
• The receptionists at the JCC (for College Avenue & New Albany stops) and JCC North will be notified if a bus is delayed.
Call either location for specific information.
• For lost and found items on the buses, please contact the camp office.
• Buses have taken trial runs. However, there may be slight delays initially. Please be patient during the first week of camp.
• Each bus will have at least two Bus Counselors who will help ensure a safe and enjoyable trip to and from camp. If you
have any messages to send to camp, please give them to the bus counselor, in writing.
Transportation Schedules
* Please have your camper to the bus stop 10 minutes prior to pick-up time.
To JCC East from:
BUS ROUTE
PICK-UP
DROP-OFF
JCC North................................................................. 8:30am......................1:35/4:05pm
JCC New Albany................................................. 8:30am............................4:00pm
To Hoover from:
BUS ROUTE
PICK-UP
DROP-OFF
JCC East..................................................................... 8:15am............................4:00pm
JCC New Albany ............................................... 8:45am............................3:45pm
JCC North................................................................. 8:30am............................4:15pm
The central pick-up points for camper transportation are:
•JCC North — .1985 Swansford Drive (Saint Andrew’s Church), Dublin
• JCC New Albany — 150 E. Granville Rd., New Albany
Animal Policy
Campers may not bring animals to camp unless previously approved by their camp director.
Cell Phone and Electronic Devices Policy and Agreement
Camp Hoover 2014
Camp, including trips and overnights, are an opportunity for campers to enjoy exciting activities and bond with their peers.
To promote this camp climate, campers are discouraged from bringing cell phones, electronic game devices, or any other
electronic device to camp.
We respect and appreciate the relationship campers have with their families, but in order for our campers to enjoy camp
fully, they must be able to develop skills on their own. If there is an emergency or we are concerned about your child’s
well being, Hoover staff will contact you immediately.
During overnights, each camper will have the opportunity to make a short call home on a staff member’s cell phone
between the hours of 9pm and 11pm if they wish to do so. If there is no one available to take the call, the child can
leave a message. We ask that parents do not call campers or staff members during trips or overnights. If a late arrival is
expected from a trip, the camp office will inform parents by e-mail or phone.
Please understand this policy is to maximize the safety and happiness of our campers. If a camper brings a cell phone or
electronic device to camp, it must remain in his/her backpack and the JCC will not be responsible for ANY damages to
any devices. Additionally the JCC is not responsible for lost devices. An exception to this policy is the use of music devices
during the music chug.
I, _____________________________, understand that I am not to bring a cell phone or other electronic device to camp
(Printed name of Camper)
. _____________________________
(Camper Signature)
I, _____________________________, have read the above cell phone and electronic device policy and agree to
(Printed name of Parent)
the above guidelines. I understand that if there is an emergency or concerns I may contact the camp office at
614-559-6251.
____________________________________________________________________________
Signature of ParentDate
Camp Hoover Field Trips
Please check the box next to the trip your child will be attending.
Mystery Field Trip (June 26th, 2014) 4th-8th Grade
Bus will depart from Hoover at 9:30 am; and return promptly at 3:00 pm.
Hoover Drop-off and Pick-up will be normal.
Packing items: As field trip approaches, parents will be notified via e-mail of packing list and details.
Kings Island (July 17th, 2014) 5th-8th Grade *note: 4th graders will stay at Hoover
Bus will depart from Hoover at 9:30 am; and return to the Bexley JCC at approximately 9:00 pm.
No Pick-up for 5th-8th Grade on 7/17/14. Normal transportation for 4th graders will be available.
Packing items: Swimsuit, Towel, Sunscreen, Water Bottle, no open toe shoes, bagged lunch.
Extra $ for Snacks/Souvenirs *note: campers will only be able to purchase drinks Dinner will be served.
Bogrim Aventures (July 21st - 22nd, 2014) 7th & 8th Grade Only
Bus will depart from Bexley JCC at 9:00 am on 7/21/14; and return promptly at 2:00 pm to CAMP HOOVER on 7/22/13.
Regular camp pick-up will follow.
Please drop off at Bexley JCC (not Hoover) on 7/21/14 and pickup will be normal on 7/22/14.
Packing items: 2/3 changes of clothes, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, water bottle, pillow, sleeping bag, bus entertainment, trash
bag (for wet clothes), NO FLIP FLOPS!! 2 pairs of shoes (one to get wet, one to stay dry)
Please return this permission slip by:
6/1/14 (it is not guaranteed that children who return permission slips after 6/1/14 can attend the trip)
I give permission for my child
to attend Camp Hoover Field Trips
during Summer 2014
In case of an emergency, I give permission for my child to receive medical treatment. In case of such an emergency, please
contact:
NamePhone
Parent/GuardianSignatureDate
Policies and guidelines
Begin by signing up for a minimum of 2 weeks and then pick and choose which weeks you need for the remainder of the
summer.
Campers are welcome to begin their initial 2 week camp session any week during the season.
Note: Ora and Chaverim 3 day sessions are Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.
Note: Yeladim 2-day session is Tuesday, Thursday only and 3-day session is Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.
Refund
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Withdrawals on or before April 1, 2014: full refund less $100 deposit.
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Withdrawals April 2 - June 2, 2014: full refund less $100 deposit and $50 administrative fee.
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If a camper reduces or changes the number of weeks enrolled in camp more than once, there will be a $75
administrative fee for each time the registration is reprocessed.
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No refund or withdrawals after June 2, 2014. Unused camp days cannot be refunded or substituted with additional
camp days. No refunds are given for vacations or other absences from camp, or for weeks dropped after June 2, 2014.
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Refunds are processed after camp is concluded, unless a complete drop is requested prior to the start of camp. No
refunds will be processed during camp.
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All camp registrations received after April 1 will include a $75 late registration fee.
Scholarships
• Need-based scholarships are available. Camp Arye campers who receive third party funding are not eligible for
scholarships. Applications are due by March 3, 2014. Contact Ralph Rothschild at 614-559-6230 for more information.
Payment
• A $100 nonrefundable deposit per child must be included with camp registration.
• There is a $75 fee for registration after March 3, 2014 for all camps, including Arye and Specialty Camps. Payment for
adding weeks is due at the time the change is requested. Your credit card will be charged on that date. In order to be
processed, all camp registrations must include a Payment Form indicating method of payment and payment plan. All fees
must be paid prior to the start of camp.
My signature below signifies that I have read the above
documents and have agreed to abide by JCC Summer Camp policies.
SignatureDate
Camp Hoover Behavior Contract
The purpose of our camp is to develop new friendships, knowledge, skills, and promote an enjoyable summer. This can be
achieved only when the rights and welfare of all are considered. With positive behavior, courtesy, and politeness we can
set a positive mood for the entire summer. During camp activities, which include camp transportation and all off-camp
events, campers will be held to the following contract to ensure this positive environment throughout the summer.
All campers are subject to the rules listed below.
Our staff is instructed to maintain these rules. Please read them carefully.
1. Campers must remain seated on the bus at all times.
2. When riding a bus, no body parts or objects are to be sticking out of windows. It is inappropriate to make obscene gestures out of the bus windows.
3. Campers will be responsible for keeping their bus clean from garbage. Garbage is to be put in the trash can and
not thrown out of the bus windows.
4. Campers should keep noise levels to a minimum. It is a State Law that when crossing railroad tracks it is silent on the
bus.
5. Campers must keep hands to themselves at all times.
6. Campers should be on time for scheduled activities.
7. Campers may not skip activities.
8. Campers are expected to care for and transport their personal belongings. We strongly encourage all valuables to
be left at home.
9. Campers are expected to show consideration and respect for their fellow campers, counselors, bus drivers, and other
staff.
10.Fighting and disrespect will not be tolerated.
11.Campers must respect all property, facilities, and equipment.
12. Any damages or theft of supplies will be paid for by the camper or their parent/guardian.
13. Drugs, alcohol, fireworks and tobacco are strictly forbidden. Use of these items will result in immediate withdrawal
from camp.
14. Cell phones, iPods and DS systems are all forbidden. Use of these items will result in confiscation and will be returned
to camper at the end of the day.
15.Campers who repeatedly break camp rules will lose camp privileges. These privileges will be determined by a staff
member or director at his/her discretion.
16. Children posing dangerous or unsafe actions at camp or on trips, to self, other campers, or counselors, will be
removed from camp. This behavior could also result in possible suspension from all camp or camp activities.
Parents will be notified if behavior contract is violated.
The JCC reserves the right to dismiss any camper without refund who repeatedly disregards camp rules, or who endangers
the safety of others.
After reading these rules, I understand the importance of good behavior as it relates to a successful summer at Camp
Hoover.
Camper’s Signature____________________________Date___________________________
Print Camper’s Name______________________________________
Parent’s Signature_________________________________________
Please retain one copy and return a signed copy. This must be submitted to the camp office by June 1st.