May 18, 2012 High: weather image
JCC Home
Contact Us
Blog
Jobs
Camp Brochure

K'Ton (ages 2,3,4 & Entering Kindergarten)

K'ton campers comprise their own unit where they receive individual programming and attention to meet their specific needs.  K’ton campers receive a wide variety of age-appropriate programming and activities.  The campers have a nice combination of both outdoor and indoor camp time.  We offer various naptime options and welcome non-potty trained children!  Stacey Herman, the K’ton Unit Head leads an amazing staff of highly trained and qualified adults and assistants.  Many of them work year round in our preschool and they all create a bond with the children that make JCC Camp Ruach their home for the summer.

Click here for more information

 

Gadol (Campers Entering Grades 1-3)

Once campers reach first grade they are ready for our Gadol unit.  Gadol campers enjoy a balance of all different activities utilizing all of our outdoor camp grounds.  They are also able to choose from a list of electives to give them more of a personalized schedule and a chance to explore new activities.  The High Ropes Course, Mini-Golf Course, Skateboard Park, Musical Theatre Program and Specialized Sports Clinics are among some of the favorites.  Sandi Arnold, our Gadol Unit Head along with a majority of the staff continue year after year in this unit because they love working with the campers and each other.  JCC Camp Ruach becomes both the camper’s and staff's home for the summer.

Click here for more information 

 

Tzahov (Campers Entering Grades 4-6)

Tzahov Campers are entering grades 4-6.  This unit empowers the campers to create part of their schedule and have some independence. Two days a week they get to go on all inclusive day trips including a 1-night overnight.  Three days a week the campers participate in a combination of group activities as well as electives.  Tzahov Campers also have the opportunity to “try out” sleep away camp for one Monday - Friday Week at the NJY Resident Camp in Milford, PA for an additional fee.  Michele Hecht is returning as our Tzahov Unit Head.  Michele was the Tzahov Unit Head in 2009 & 2010.  We are so excited to have her back again.  Michele goes on all the trips with this unit.  The staff in this unit is comprised of many college graduates who love spending their summers year after year with our campers.  Our camp has become their home for the summer too!

Click here for more information 


 

Road Rulz (Campers Entering Grades 7-9)

Road Rulz is our teen travel program for campers entering grades 7-9.  This unit consists of day trips, multiple overnights and 2 week-long trips.  These campers have the experience of traveling every day on a combination of day, one night and 4-5 night overnight trips.  Jenn Deitrich is the Unit Head.  She and her staff work throughout the year to make Road Rulz the teen's home for the summer.

Click here for more information

 

Leadership In Training (LIT)

Leadership in Training Program (LIT) combines learning to be a leader in the community through community service, learning how to be a great counselor, volunteering with the campers and going on 1 fun trip a week.  The campers themselves have a lot to do with the planning of this program to make it just right for them!  Rob Mangel is the LIT Unit Head.  Rob has worked in our Tzahov Unit for the past 3 summers and he currently staffs our afterschool program.  Rob is also a teacher in Manville working with elementary age children.

Click here for more information  

 

 

 




Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC
775 Talamini Rd., Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Phone 908-725-6994, Fax 908-725-9753