Wyoming Valley JCC Day Camps is a place to discover new interests, develop artistic and athletic talents, make new friendships and deepen old ones, and build skills that will last a lifetime. Summer Day Camps at the JCC began in 1931. JCC Day camp is located at the JCC Holiday House Facility, One mile from Harveys Lake in Idetown. Holiday House is a gated 40 acre property with 24 hour security. A diverse and qualified staff from around the United States participates in a five-day orientation program prior to the start of camp, they provide a 5-1 camper to staff ratio, and they facilitate guided discovery. All directors are over 21 yrs of age. We also employ a full – time Registered Nurse (R.N.) who is on site during camp hours to handle all medical issues. All camps include transportation to and from camp, lunch, and snacks. Before and after camp care is available at both camps and the JCC in Wilkes-Barre.
Maslow Family Foundation Funds
JCC Autistic Program

Thank you to the Maslow Family Foundation

            Rick Evans, JCC Executive Director is pleased to announce that the Maslow Family Foundation has again given a grant to the JCC to fund the Center’s Autistic Programs at the campsite for the summer of 2013.

            The summer camp program accommodates individuals with autism or other special needs from the ages of 5-40.  The participants have been referred to this program by local school systems and local social agencies.  The JCC camp program addresses some of the obstacles of children living with autism and other special needs. By participating in the camping program, children, teens and adults have the opportunity to interact in a noncompetitive setting, while strengthening and exercising their muscle groups while working on balance and coordination.

            The JCC Autistic Program is directed by Wendy Patton and Joan Kleinman.  Special thanks to the Maslow Family for their continued support.
Summer is fun for all at JCC Day Camp

The Maslow Foundation funds the Jewish Community center's program for Autistic campers at the JCC day campsite.

Pictured l-r are Patrick, Jonah, Emari, Lauren, Kimmi, Aemon, Kayla, Brian, Mimmy, Melanie Maslow, Rusty, Heather, Zach, Lilly, Emma, Jen Ripka, staff; Joan Kleinman, director;  Wendy Patton, director; , Malissa, Joe Casey,staff;  AJ, Danielle, Nick, Mike, Mike, Jim Casey, staff.
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George Curry, Greg Myers & Don Flynn to Head Football Clinic at JCC Day Camp Site
George Curry, former head coach at Berwick Area and WVW schools will be instructing a football clinic for boys and girls ages 5-14 on Monday, July 9, 2012  from 10 am to 12:00 noon at the JCC forty acre camp site located near Harvey's Lake. Joining Curry on the 9th, will be Greg Myers, head football coach at Crestwood High School and District Two Coach of the Year and Don Flynn, former head coach at Bishop Hoban and Assistant Coach at WVW and currently, Crestwood. On Tuesday, July 10, Ed Michaels, former head coach at Wyoming Valley West and currently Assistant Coach at Coughlin High School, will be instructing children ages 5-14. Areas of instruction over the two days will include quarterbacks, receivers, running backs, defensive backs and linebackers. For more information or to register for these clinics, call Rick Evans, executive director, at the Jewish Community Center at 570-824-4646.
 
l-r: George Curry, Greg Myers

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JCC Friends of Camp Luncheon Held
The Jewish Community Center of Wyoming Valley Day Campers and staff recently paid tribute to Friends of Camp contributors at the campsite located near Harvey's Lake.

Pictured l-r: Row 1: Atty. Joe Savitz, Janice Savitz, Dr. George Moses, Max Bartikowsky, Anna Cervenak, Rick Evans, JCC Executive Director. Row 2: Elizabeth Eastman, Erwine's Health 7 Hospice; Debbie Troy, Mimi Ross, Tudy Harris, Bunny Fierman, Diane Dutko, Luzerne Foundation. Row 3: Sara Pisarz, camp program director; Denise Garofalo, Rob Friedman, camp chairman, Steve Libenson, Atty. Larry Keiser, JCC President, Charles Barber, Luzerne Foundation.
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    Attention Camp Parents

    As we continue to plan for the 2013 camp season, we need your help and participation. Last year the parental support was overwhelming, and we are hoping for the same this year. We are looking for your help in two specific areas:
     
    Sponsors for each week’s Oneg Shabbat: A special Welcoming of the Shabbat Program each Friday for Little Menschen, K’Ton Ton, Nagila,  Mitzvah & Noar. The cost of sponsoring an Oneg is $18.00. We will thank each sponsor at the Oneg and your children or grandchildren will say the prayers that week. Sponsors are invited to camp on their Oneg. We will call you with the date.

     

    Special Events Programming: We are always looking for sponsors for our special camp events, such as our once-a-season Rita’s Ices, fruit for all campers and staff, Treat Day, gift and prize bags for camp contests, our Talent Show, and sponsors for K’Ton Ton, Nagila,  & Mitzvah shows, to name a few. Sponsorships are $25.00 or more.

     

    Call Barbara Sugarman for more information at 824-4646.


    Click here to fill out the sponsor form right online.
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    JCC Camp Staff Meet to Prepare for 2012 Season
     Pictured are members of the JCC Day Camp Staff, who recently met to plan the 2012 season.  Seated l-r Tarra Miller, Noar Director; Barbara Sugarman, Office & Transportation Director; Stephanie Hussey, Aquatics and Program Director; Don Flynn, Director of Staffing Services; Standing l-r Rick Evans, JCC Executive director; Rob Friedman, JCC Camp Chairman; Sara Pisarz, Program Director; Elaline Slabinski, Camp Nurse, Sean Miller, Mitzvah Director; Cheri Greenberg, Little Menschen Director; Leslie Baltimore, K’Ton Ton Director.  For more information on the JCC Day Camp, located near Harvey’s Lake, contact Rick Evans, Executive Director at 824-4646.  Camp dates are June 18 through August 10.

    2012 Campsite Renovations Announced

    Rick Evans, JCC Executive Director, is pleased to announce the following renovations at the campsite for the 2012 season:
    • Upper pool leaks are all being repaired so we can maintain our 82 degree water temperature during the camping season.
    • The bathhouse at the upper pool for boys and girls is being remodeled with new lighting, flooring, more changing stalls, new and improved bathroom facilities and much more.
    • The bathroom, behind the dining hall, is being torn down and a new facility is being built.  There will be all new bathroom facilities for girls and boys.
    • The basketball and newcomb courts, located near the tennis courts are going to be blacktopped and relined.  New adjustable baskets and volleyball nets are being installed.
    Future renovation plans for the camp, to begin after the 2012 camp season will include:
    • Remodeling of the K'Ton Ton House Facilities 
    • Leveling of the upper soccer and baseball fields
    • Heating of the Rosenberg Gym for use during the winter months
    • Building replacement facilities for the current gimp, drama, nature, Jewish Culture and music shacks.
    • Updating water and sewer systems
    • Updating camp staff, nurses and bathroom facilities.

    Coach Don Flynn has been busy putting together a professional sports staff of local athletes and coaches to run our camp's sporting activities for this summer season.
     
    The remodeling of the campsite comes through the support and cooperation of the Board of Trustee, Max Bartikowsky, chairman; the Jewish Federation of Wyoming Valley, Paul Lantz, president; Real Estate Committee, Chuck Cohen and David Schwager, chairpersons; JCC Board of Directors, Gary Greenberg, JCC President and Rob Friedman, chairman of the camp improvements for the Federation, JCC and Real Estate committees. 
     
    For more information, or to register your child for the 2012 camping season, visit us on the web at www.jccwb.com or call Rick Evans, Executive Director at 947-6766.   We look forward to seeing you at camp this summer.