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Visit Our JCC Camp Shai Website
303-316-6392
campshai[AT]jccdenver.org
350 S Dahlia
Denver, CO 80246
CAMPER AGES: K - 12
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. 9am-4pm with occasional overnights
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Jewish. Jewish Community Center - we welcome people of all backgrounds, faiths and abilities.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Ruach (spirit/sportsmanship) permeates every aspect of camp, from the staff to campers. We provide engaging activities for our campers that spark their imagination and inspire them to celebrate their individuality. Campers and staff will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for Jewish values while celebrating their individuality. Our campers create lifelong friendships during the day and leave camp every night with a new song to sing and exciting story to tell.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Shai has a full inclusion program where we are able to provide additional supports to campers with identified needs. Call the Camp Director for more information and to find out if this is a good fit for your camper!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Team Sports, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Adventure, Travel, and more. We Offer A Variety Of Fun Activities Including Swimming & Swimming Lessons, Cooking, Israeli Culture, Nature, Music & More!
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on Dahlia between Alameda and Leetsdale in Denver.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have a whole school, fields, sports courts, and more that we get to use! And, what's more is we have the JCC indoor pool for swimming lessons and outdoor pool for free swim!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Traditional Day Camp
Camp Shai offers a full-day, traditional day-camp experience for campers entering grades K–8. Activities at Camp Shai are designed to challenge campers and help them grow in a safe, supportive environment. Each day at camp offers countless opportunities to make friends and memories while having a BLAST!
Shai Sports
Shai Sports campers get to improve their skills and work on sportsmanship (ruach) while having a great camp experience in the process! As a result of participation in Shai Sports, campers will:
Increase their ability and technical skill around their sport of choice
Develop a higher emotional intelligence with regard to teamwork and group participation
Develop social skills that help them make friends and ultimately a better teammate
After a fun morning of sports, campers get to enjoy free swim in the pool to cool off before joining back up with Camp Shai for chugim (free-choice activities).
Full-Day Specialty Camps
Camp Shai is excited to present our full-day Specialty Camps (9:00 am–4:00 pm) with a wide variety of subjects to pique the interest of all campers grades K–6! Full-Day Specialty Camps offer an incredibly fun and well-rounded day – two hours of specialized instruction Monday thru Thursday in addition to free swim and camp activities each day. Full-Day Specialty Camps offer an excellent opportunity to gain experience and exposure to a specialized activity such as woodworking, farm camp, Wizarding, Bugs! with the Butterfly Pavilion and more.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer financial assistance on a needs basis. After applying for camp, you can apply for financial aid.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our enrichment activities are offered during the school year as well as School's Out Camp to keep the camp spirit going year 'round!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.jccdenver.org for prices and available sessions.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Visit our webpage for a full list of job openings at Our Camp Website Link: www.jccdenver.org
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