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Camp Ganim FUN ESCH OO Camp Sessions Session one: June 15 - July 10 Session two: July 13 - August 7 Information Address: Weinstein JCC 5403 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA 23226 Telephone: 545-8615 Staff L E R PR R S FO 8:1 for 3 to 5-year-olds ✹ Parents are welcome to visit and become involved ✹ Ganim Volunteer Corps: Grades 7–12 - Volunteer with preschool camp groups - Learn valuable skills - Qualifies as community service to meet school requirements U O OR PL TD A Y ✹ Camp Ganim is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia ✹ Daily swim lessons for toilet-trained 3-year-olds and up ✹ Highly trained and nurturing counselors ✹ Kosher snacks provided ✹ Low child-to-counselor ratio: 6:1 for 2-year-olds, O Day camp for preschoolers ages 2-5 { PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Enthusiastic and talented art and music specialists Creative hands-on art activities Gardening and outdoor exploration of nature Tending vegetable and herb gardens Israeli Scout visiting each camp group Outdoor water play and dirt digging area Special entertainment Musical activities Special visit from the Israeli Scout Caravan Shabbat celebration every Friday Daily flag raising and camp songs Family special events { Closings: June 8, July 3, August 31-Sept. 2 (teacher training) Priority enrollment is given to Weinstein JCC members who register for Camp Ganim prior to February 13. Lily Ocasio, Camp Ganim Director 285-6500, ext. 8115, [email protected] Donna Peters, Early Childhood Director, 545-8617, [email protected] Barbara Wise, Early Childhood Assistant Director, 545-8616, [email protected] Carol Smoot, Camp Ganim Secretary, 545-8615, [email protected] Myles Phelps, Camp Ganim Swim Coordinator, 545-8640, [email protected] Age Requirements/Rates Ages 2 (by 6/15/15) – 5-years-old Monday – Friday (5 days) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $730 M / $860 NM per session Ages 4 (by 10/15/15) – 5-years-old Monday – Friday (5 days) 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $995 M / $1,125 NM per session 2-year-olds only T/W/TH (3 days) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $600 M / $700 NM per session Special Needs Enrollment Procedure The Early Childhood Department is proud to offer an inclusive camp program for children with special needs. Eligibility for participation this summer is for campers currently enrolled in our 2014-2015 preschool program or enrolled in the upcoming 2015-2016 preschool year. A pre-application meeting is required for all children not currently in the 2014-2015 preschool year. Call Melissa Bunce, Director of Inclusion and Support Services at 545-8658 to schedule a meeting. 19