The Marcus
Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is pleased to announce that its Online
Day Camp Registration is now open for
returning campers, and opens Sunday,
January 19 at 10:00 am for new campers. MJCCA
Summer Day Camps offer more than 100 different options for children ages 5 – 14,
including: Traditional Camps, Specialty Camps, Teen
Camps, Performing Arts Camps, and Sports Camps. MJCCA Day Camp starts
the week of May 26, 2014 and the fun continues through August 8, 2014. For information, visit www.atlantajcc.org/camps.
New Camps for 2014
Include:
Ø Behind the Scenes Travel Camp (For rising 3rd-8th
Graders)
Join us as we travel to
five critically acclaimed local attractions for backstage tours and a peek into
the inner workings of theatrical production.
Destinations may include: Georgia Aquarium, Medieval Times, Center for
Puppetry Arts, the Alliance Theater and the Fabulous Fox Theater. Campers will get to meet actors, directors,
and designers who work on some of the most elaborate productions in Atlanta.
Ø EA Sports – It’s In The Game (For rising 2nd-8th
Graders)
This camp offers a variety
like no other! We’ve taken the best from both the real and virtual sports
worlds. Working alternately between the
console-based sports and real sports, this fun-filled week will include
practice time, games, team play, fun competition, and will conclude with an
exciting EA Sports Day!
Ø Color War Camp (For rising 1st-6th graders)
Let the games begin! In
our off-the-wall Color War Camp, every day is a new crazy competition. There will be something for everyone this
week, as campers participate in tons of creative activities including art,
swimming, sports, cooking, and more! Get
ready to cheer on your team!
Ø Push Kart Rally (For rising 3rd-6th graders)
Get rolling in our
“camper-powered” Go-Kart Derby! Campers will work in teams to design, build,
and decorate their very own wooden push-powered go-karts. Teams will learn about racing strategies,
safety on the track, and how best to control their karts to cross the finish
line.
Ø Superhero Camp (For rising K)
Join us for our new
Superhero Camp, where campers will spend the week engulfed in superhero
excitement! Activities include saving
fellow superheroes from evil plots, creating gadgets and costumes, inventing a
unique superhero character, a visit from a superhero, and much more!
Ø Creative Writing (For rising 6th-9th graders)
Explore the world of
wordsmiths in our new Creative Writing Camp.
Learn tons of techniques, tips, and tricks to help you tell a
captivating story, edit and review your work and your friends’ writing, and
finally submit a finished product to be published at the end of the week!
Ø Atlanta Hawks Dance Camp (For rising 1st-6th graders)
The Atlanta Hawks
Cheerleaders are excited to bring the first ever Atlanta Hawks Dance Camp to
the MJCCA! Led by seasoned Hawks’
cheerleaders, campers will participate in exciting activities like learning
dance techniques and high energy routines.
Ø The Camp Barney Medintz Experience (For rising 3rd-4th
graders)
Campers are invited to sample the best of both day and overnight
camp. Campers
will spend 3 nights at Camp Barney Medintz, the summer overnight camp of the
MJCCA, located in the North Georgia Mountains, and will participate in an
exciting mix of specialized programming).
Ø Leaders in Training (LIT – for rising 9th graders) and Staff in Training
(SIT – for rising 10th
graders)
Participants in our Leaders
in Training program will take the beginning steps to being the ultimate group
or activity counselor. Rising 9th graders will work with campers,
travel on field trips as a group, and participate in leadership and team
building programs. The Staff in Training program provides rising 10th
graders the opportunity to work directly with children. The program will
also offer engaging training sessions that will include camp program planning
and best practices in working with children.
Popular Returning Camps
Include:
Aerial & Acrobatics ∙ Archeology Rocks ∙ Atlanta
Hawks Basketball ∙ Chess Camp ∙ CIA Fusion ∙ Fencing ∙ Hollywood Bound ∙ Intro to Graffiti Art ∙ Junk
Art ∙ Lego Robotics ∙ Meteorology Camp ∙ Need for Speed Travel Painting
Frenzy ∙ Sports Broadcasting ∙ Spy Camp ∙ Video Game Builders ∙ Water
Wipeout
Additional MJCCA Day Camp Highlights:
Ø FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION: There are 23 convenient stops at
locations around metro-Atlanta, including a new stop this year in the
Emory/Decatur area.
Ø New 6-month payment plan.
Ø Multiple week discount: Attend 6 or more weeks of camp (per
camper) and receive $25 off per week.
About
the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA)
The MJCCA is
committed to strengthening the quality of life throughout metro-Atlanta, and is
recognized as one of the most highly regarded Jewish community centers
nationally. From preschoolers and adolescents, to young adults and seniors, the
MJCCA offers unique and engaging programs, events, and services for every
member of the community. Please visit us on the web at www.atlantajcc.org.
Contact
Information
For information about the various day camp
offerings, call 678.812.4004, or visit www.atlantajcc.org/camps.
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