Entering 2nd-5th Grade
Camp grows with your camper, and the structure of this unit gives older elementary age kids more choices and more ways to individualize their day camp experience to fit their interests.
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Gadnayim (cadets) • 2nd Grade
Shomrim (guardians) • 3rd Grade
Daily Schedule
- 9:30 am Bus Arrival & Morning Assembly
- 9:50 am Color Time
- 10:05 am Swim Time
- 10:55 am Group Activity
- 11:45 am Lunch
- 12:15 pm Song Session & Chofesh (recess)
- 1:30 pm Chugim I or Specialty Program
- 2:30 pm Chugim II or Specialty Program
- 3:20 pm Snack & Afternoon Assembly
- 4:00 pm Bus Departure
Chalutzim (pioneers) • 4th-5th Grade
Daily Schedule
- 9:30 am Bus Arrival & Morning Assembly
- 9:50 am Color Time
- 10:05 am Group Activity
- 10:55 am Swim Time
- 11:45 am Lunch
- 12:15 pm Song Session & Chofesh (recess)
- 1:30 pm Chugim I or Specialty Program
- 2:30 pm Chugim II or Specialty Program
- 3:20 pm Snack & Afternoon Assembly
- 4:00 pm Bus Departure
Specialty & Choice Options
During the registration process, campers have two options for their afternoon activities.
1. Daily Chugim
Campers registered for the “Traditional Rainbow Day Camp” option have the opportunity to select 2 Chugim (free choice) activities each day. Chugim provide campers with the ability to truly create the individualized camp experience that they want and to try lots of new things throughout their week.
2. Specialty Programs
When you register your camper for one of our specialty programs (offered on a weekly basis), they continue to spend the morning with their age group peers, then their afternoon activity block is spent focusing on a particular area of interest.
Specialty Program Options for 2nd - 5th Graders
Program Descriptions
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Session 1 – A • June 19-23
Arts & Crafts: Let your creativity shine! Campers will make a variety of arts and crafts projects using different materials and techniques.
Archery: Campers will learn proper techniques and the basics of archery while also practicing their eye hand coordination in other ways. Shoot with a compound bow, learn how to keep score, and even receive awards!
Basketball: Campers will learn basic basketball skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting through fun games and drills.
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Session 1 – B • June 26 - June 30
Legos: Campers will explore and build with different types of Legos. Become a master builder with both Lego kits and free play!
Ninja: Channel your inner ninja with our RDC Ninja Warrior. Campers will challenge themselves through different ninja courses and activities.
Garden to Table: Get the inside scoop on what it takes to turn tiny seeds into a delicious meal! We will follow the process from starting seeds and taking care of the plants to harvesting, cooking, and baking with fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the garden. It’s not often we know exactly where our food comes from, but it makes all the difference!
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Session 2 – A • July 3-7
Woodworking: If I had a hammer and some nails! Campers will make birdhouses, bird feeders, toolboxes and much more while learning how to properly use tools.
Floor Hockey: Campers will practice basic hockey skills and learn the rules of the game. Plus, they will get to play on our new Admiral’s Rec Center!
Ninja: Channel your inner ninja with our RDC Ninja Warrior. Campers will challenge themselves through different ninja courses and activities.
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Session 2 – B • July 10-14
Power of Nature: How can buildings withstand earthquakes? What makes a volcano explode? How do tornadoes form? Learn about these and other natural disasters in this hands-on program.
Soccer: This program will focus on the basics of soccer through fun drills and games with our expert coach, Michelle!
Arts & Crafts: Let your creativity shine! Campers will make a variety of arts and crafts projects using different materials and techniques.
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Session 3 – A • July 17-21
Arts & Crafts: Let your creativity shine! Campers will make a variety of arts and crafts projects using different materials and techniques.
Archery: Campers will learn proper techniques and the basics of archery while also practicing their eye hand coordination in other ways. Shoot with a compound bow, learn how to keep score, and even receive awards!
Basketball: Campers will learn basic basketball skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting through fun games and drills.
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Session 3 – B • July 24-28
Legos: Campers will explore and build with different types of Legos. Become a master builder with both Lego kits and free play!
Ninja Warrior: Channel your inner ninja with our RDC Ninja Warrior. Campers will challenge themselves through different ninja courses and activities.
Garden to Table: Get the inside scoop on what it takes to turn tiny seeds into a delicious meal! We will follow the process from starting seeds and taking care of the plants to harvesting, cooking, and baking with fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the garden. It’s not often we know exactly where our food comes from, but it makes all the difference.
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Session 4 – A • July 31 - August 4
Woodworking: If I had a hammer and some nails! Campers will make birdhouses, bird feeders, toolboxes and much more while learning how to properly use tools.
Racket Sports: From tennis, to pickle, to badminton, these campers will get a sampling of many different racket sports!
Ninja: Channel your inner ninja with our RDC Ninja Warrior. Campers will challenge themselves through different ninja courses and activities.
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Session 4 – B • August 7-11
Power of Nature: How can buildings withstand earthquakes? What makes a volcano explode? How do tornadoes form? Learn about these and other natural disasters in this hands-on program.
Soccer: This program will focus on the basics of soccer through fun drills and games with our expert coach, Michelle!
Arts & Crafts: Let your creativity shine! Campers will make a variety of arts and crafts projects using different materials and techniques.
Shiluv (integration) Program
We want every camper to have a summer that fits their personal needs and abilities. The integrated Shiluv programs allow campers of differing abilities to be mainstreamed with their peers while receiving individualized support from professionally trained staff. This program is open to campers with physical, developmental, emotional, behavioral, and language support needs. A parent interview is required prior to the start of the registration process for each child. To begin the conversation, call JCC Rainbow Day Camp at 414-967-8248.
Questions?
Contact Shelby Elias, Director at JCC Rainbow Day Camp, at 414-967-8248.
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