K5 & 1st Grade
Our youngest campers are introduced to daily camp life, welcomed into the camp community, and given ample opportunity to explore all that camp has to offer while also developing the self-help and social skills necessary to begin school in the fall.
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Netzorim (sprouts) • entering K5
Daily Schedule
9:30 am Bus Arrival & Morning Assembly
9:50 am Color Time & Morning Snack
10:05 am Group Activity I
10:55 am Netzorim Choice/Specialty Program
11:45 am Lunch
12:15 pm Song Session & Chofesh (recess)
1:30 pm Swim Time
2:30 pm Story Time & Play Areas
3:20 pm Snack & Afternoon Assembly
4:00 pm Bus Departure
Alonim (oaks) • entering 1st grade
Daily Schedule
9:30 am Bus Arrival & Morning Assembly
9:50 am Color Time & Morning Snack
10:05 am Group Activity I
10:55 am Alonim Choice/Specialty Program
11:45 am Lunch
12:15 pm Song Session & Chofesh (recess)
1:30 pm Group Activity II
2:30 pm Swim Time
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 K5 & 1st Graders
Program Descriptions
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Session 1 – A • June 19-23
Ninja: Channel your inner ninja with our RDC Ninja Warrior. Campers will challenge themselves through different ninja courses and activities.
Ball Games: From dodgeball to birdcage, this specialty program is full of a variety of games. Campers will learn new games each day and have fun creating their own.
Beautiful Butterflies: An in-depth exploration of the life cycle from egg to butterfly, for the budding entomologist! We will search for caterpillars and watch them grow, learn about the plants and flowers they need, and make butterfly-related crafts.
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Session 1 – B • June 26 – June 30
Arts & Crafts: Let your creativity shine! Campers will make a variety of arts and crafts projects using different materials and techniques.
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!
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.
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Session 2 – A • July 3-7
Spectacular Seeds: Plant the seed of curiosity in your camper by exploring seeds! We will explore what seeds need to grow and how they spread. We will plant seeds, sample edible seeds, make art with seeds, and so much more!
Soccer: This program will focus on the basics of soccer through fun drills and games with our expert coach, Michelle!
Legos: Campers will explore and build with different types of Legos. Become a master builder with both Lego kits and free play!
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Session 2 – B • July 10-14
Ninja: Channel your inner ninja with our RDC Ninja Warrior. Campers will challenge themselves through different ninja courses and activities.
Basketball: Campers will learn basic basketball skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting through fun games and drills.
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
Ninja: Channel your inner ninja with our RDC Ninja Warrior. Campers will challenge themselves through different ninja courses and activities.
Ball Games: From dodgeball to birdcage, this specialty program is full of a variety of games. Campers will learn new games each day and have fun creating their own.
Beautiful Butterflies: An in-depth exploration of the life cycle from egg to butterfly, for the budding entomologist! We will search for caterpillars and watch them grow, learn about the plants and flowers they need, and make butterfly-related crafts.
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Session 3 – B • July 24-28
Arts & Crafts: Let your creativity shine! Campers will make a variety of arts and crafts projects using different materials and techniques.
Racket Sports: From tennis to pickle, to badminton, these campers will get a sampling of many different racket sports!
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.
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Session 4 – A • July 31-August 4
Spectacular Seeds: Plant the seed of curiosity in your camper by exploring seeds! We will explore what seeds need to grow and how they spread. We will plant seeds, sample edible seeds, make art with seeds, and so much more!
Soccer: This program will focus on the basics of soccer through fun drills and games with our expert coach, Michelle!
Legos: Campers will explore and build with different types of Legos. Become a master builder with both Lego kits and free play!
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Session 4 – B • August 7-11
Ninja: Channel your inner ninja with our RDC Ninja Warrior. Campers will challenge themselves through different ninja courses and activities.
Basketball: Campers will learn basic basketball skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting through fun games and drills.
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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