Schedule
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9am-4pm
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Early Drop-off:
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8am-9am
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Extended Day:
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4pm-5:45pm
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Extended Day and Early Drop-off are available by session or on an as-needed basis. Please note that Extended Day is not available on the last day of camp.
The Kaleidoscope day is a busy one—full of fun activities and friends! Lower Camp participants (grads K-3) travel with their assigned groups to a variety of activities. Upper Campers (grades 4-8) travel independently through the JCC facilities, choosing from a diverse offering of electives in the visual arts, performing arts, cooking, science and sports.
Food
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. 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 Kaleidoscope Creative Arts + Science Camp is in compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health policies and is 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. Staff will encourage children to stay hydrated and parents are asked to do the same.