The camp day varies by program, with most starting at 9am. Early drop-off and extended day options are available and also vary by camp.
Food
All camps provide a lunch period. Children should bring a kosher (vegetarian or dairy) lunch and snack in an insulated (cooler) bag or container. For an additional fee, the JCC onsite café will provide lunches for children enrolled in camps meeting at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC. Details are available at the camp office.
Safety
Campers are supervised by specialists with many years of experience working with children from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. While we take every precaution to safeguard the physical and emotional wellbeing of each child, camp is staffed by a registered nurse (RN) and a physician on call. In the case of an emergency, the local hospital is located less than five miles from the JCC.
Parents may request copies of background checks, health care and discipline policies as well as procedures for filing grievances. JCC Summer Sports Camps are in compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health policies and are inspected and licensed by the City of Newton Department of Public Health.
Sun Safety
Children will be outdoors for many activities during the camp day and should arrive with sunscreen applied. Staff will make time for children to reapply throughout the camp day. Parents may also give permission for staff to help children apply sunscreen.
Hydration is also very important and water is available for campers throughout the day. Each child should bring a water bottle every day. Staff will encourage children to stay hydrated and parents are asked to do the same.
Permission to Apply Sunscreen