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A place to spread creative wings
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Welcome to the place where campers in grades K-8 make friends, learn
new skills, stay active and explore their creative sides-JCC
Kaleidoscope Creative Arts and Science Camp, open to the entire
community!
Acclaimed for its full arts exploration, multi-cultural environment and
commitment to community service, Kaleidoscope offers campers in grades
K-8 the opportunity to engage in art, drama, science, dance, music and
technology-with a healthy dose of swimming, team sports and the great
outdoors-in two-, four- and eight-week sessions.
In a stimulating, enriching setting at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish
Community Center's campus in Newton (MA), Kaleidoscope combines an
active camp life with the values of community service, providing
opportunities for campers to be involved with worthy causes.
Join our vibrant camp community
where creativity thrives...
In the studios
Campers explore the arts under the guidance of
master artists, experimenting with techniques in professionally
equipped, air-conditioned ceramics, darkroom, painting, woodworking and
printmaking studios.
On the stage
We stage four, full-scale musical productions
that integrate playwriting, acting, vocals, dance, choreography, and
costume design. While professional directors, stage technicians and
musical accompanists guide the way, campers shine in solo and group
performances. Offstage, campers have opportunities to interact with and
learn from visiting professional performers.
In our pools and on our fields
Campers stay active and fit using the JCC's
gyms, playing fields, tennis courts, hiking trails, and indoor and
outdoor pools. Our sports and recreation specialists lead
non-competitive team activities that emphasize teamwork, good
sportsmanship and fun.
For the larger community
Campers choose worthwhile causes and plan events
to raise awareness and funds for a variety of causes-working together
and using their skills and talents to make a difference.
At Arts Nite
Each four week session culminates in a special
evening dedicated to highlighting our talented campers. Arts Nite
features a fully staged musical production and campers' artistic
creations are displayed throughout the JCC in a major multimedia
exhibition.
At iCampTM Children's Technology
Workshop
iCampers enjoy one week, mind-expanding
adventures in computer animation, engineering, robotics, graphic
design, video production and video game design-all in a specially
equipped technology classroom at the JCC. (Special enrollment required.)
Kaleidoscope complies with Massachusetts Department of
Public Health regulations and is inspected and licensed by the City of
Newton Department of Public Health.
First year campers in the two-week session (grades K-1) through arts
and drama exploration, nature hikes, swimming, sports and Shabbat
celebration-topped off by an exciting field trip.
Lower Camp (grades K-3)
campers enjoy a variety of exciting art, drama, science, sports, music
and other creative arts programming during hour-long periods.
Recreational and outdoor activities are key components. Each day
includes lunch, swimming and a snack.
Upper Camp (grades 4-8)
campers spend the morning immersed in a core selection of visual and
performing arts options. Campers choose how to spend the balance of
their day through numerous elective activities. Guest artists, writers,
specialists and performers provide sophisticated workshops in a wide
range of concentration areas. Campers swim daily. Community service and
leadership opportunities are also a cornerstone of Upper Camp.
iCampTM Children's Technology
Workshop
iCampers enjoy one week, mind-expanding
adventures in computer animation, engineering, robotics, graphic
design, video production and video game design-all in a specially
equipped technology classroom at the JCC. (Special enrollment required.)
Counselors-in-Training (grade 9
and above) learn leadership skills as they assist counselors
and specialists in camper activities and camp community events. In
addition to exploring the arts, having access to the JCC pools and
tennis courts, and participating in special outings and evening
activities, CITs participate in specially designed workshops focusing
on child development and first aid.
Facilities and Activities
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Kaleidoscope's location at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center
campus provides a wealth of resources:
- Fully equipped, air conditioned ceramics,
darkroom, painting, woodworking and printmaking studios
- Professional stage
- Technology Center with computer stations
for iCamp weeks
- Fully outfitted gym
- Playing fields and tennis courts
- Hiking trails
- Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
- Food service. Campers bring a vegetarian
or dairy lunch to camp. All meals and snacks served by Kaleidoscope are
kosher in an allergy-aware environment. Meal service options can be
arranged using the JCC's kosher café.
Activities may include:
Performing Arts
- Acting and playwriting
- American Sign Language
- Comedy
- Dance
- Improvisation
- Mock trial
- Music and songwriting
- Puppetry
- Recorder ensemble
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Visual Arts
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Silk painting
- Weaving
- Woodworking
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Science
- Animation
- Conversation hikes
- Experiments
- iCamp children's Technology Workshop
- Nature exploration
- Robotics
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Sports
- Hiking
- Non-competitive team sports
- Outdoor games and activities
- Rock wall climbing
- Recreational swimming - indoor and
outdoor pools
- Swimming lessons
- Tennis
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Special Programs and Events
- Field trips
- Ruach! Camp spirit
- Shabbat
- Theme days
- Visiting artists and performers
- Arts Nite - spotlighting
Kaleidoscope's talented campers on stage and in a multi-media art
exhibition
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2008 Camp Dates
Two week session: July 21-August 1 (K-1, first
time campers only)
Four week sessions: June 23-July 18 and July 21-August 15
Eight week session: June 23-August 15
NEW! iCamp Children's Technology Workshop: June 16-20, August 18-22,
August 25-29
*Camp will be closed Friday, July 4.
Hours
Camp Day: 9am-4pm
Early Drop-off: 8am-9am
Extended Day: 4pm-5:45pm
Extended Day not available on Friday, August 15 (last day of camp)
Drop-in Extended Day option available
The Kaleidoscope team-administration, faculty and counselors-play an
integral role in creating a fun and nurturing experience for campers.
Professional artists, performers and specialists work with counselors
and campers to provide one-on-one and group instruction. Excellent
staff-to-camper ratios support individual growth and safety. A
full-time nurse is on staff, and Red Cross-certified lifeguards and
swimming instructors staff the JCC pools.
Meet the Director
Silka Rothschild has been involved with
Kaleidoscope since 1989 - first as a parent and, since 1993, as
director. She is also the Leventhal-Sidman JCC Cultural Arts Education
Director, and has experience working with children with special needs
and their families.
| Online Registration and Fees |
APPLY ONLINE!
or
DOWNLOAD
THE KALEIDOSCOPE APPLICATION AND FEE INFORMATION (.pdf)
Register by March 1, 2008 and save!
Fees:
To qualify for the member rate, the camper's
family must have an active annual JCC membership through the duration
of camp.
Scholarships
Limited rate adjustments are available for families meeting JCC
financial eligibility standards. For more information please call 617
558-6413.
| Transportation and Directions |
Bus service is available from Wayland and Brookline at $75 per camper
per four-week session. Carpool assistance is also available. Bus
service routes may be expanded, so please call 617 558-6480 for more
information.
BY CAR:
From the North (Route 128)
Take exit 19B (Highland Ave.) towards Needham (Muzi
Ford). Take a left at the first traffic light (Hunting Rd.). Take a
left at the first traffic light (Kendrick St.). After crossing over
Route 128 and the Charles River, take a left at the second traffic
light into the Gosman Jewish Community Campus.
From the South (Route 128)
Take exit 18 - Great Plain Ave. and turn right at the
end of the exit (towards Needham). Take a right at the first traffic
light (Greendale Road). Then take a right at the first traffic light
(Kendrick St.). After crossing over Route 128 and the Charles River,
take a left at the second traffic light into the Gosman Jewish
Community Campus.
From Brookline (Route 9)
Take Hammond St. south to the rotary. Get off at the
second spoke (Newton St.). Newton St. becomes Brookline St.
Approximately 1 mile later, take a right onto Dedham St. Almost
immediately, take the left fork onto Nahanton St. After passing
Winchester St. take a right at the first traffic light into the Gosman
Jewish Community Campus.
From Newton Center
From Centre St. south, take the left fork onto Parker
St., just south of Newton Center. When Parker St. ends, take a left
onto Dedham St. After passing Charles River Country Club, take a right
onto Nahanton St. After passing Winchester St. take a right at first
traffic light into the Gosman Jewish Community Campus.
JCC Kaleidoscope Creative Arts and Science Camp
Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center
333 Nahanton Street
Newton, MA 02459
Phone: 617 558-6480 or 617 558-6488
Email: kaleidoscope@jccgb.org
EASY ONLINE APPLICATION
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