Camp Overview
FAQ
Do I have to be a member in order to attend the JCC summer program?
No, everyone is welcome!
How does the camp communicate with the parents?
Communication between parents and staff is essential in delivering quality care to children. It is important that parents feel comfortable asking staff questions about their children’s experiences in our program. Each classroom will present newsletters every two weeks in conjunction with the themes. Staff is available to speak to parents briefly at arrival and pick up times. Staff is also available to schedule a meeting or a telephone conversation with parents to speak at more length.
What food is served at camp?
As a Jewish Community Center program, we must observe the rules of Kashrut; therefore, all food served is kosher. We provide a mid-morning snack for all our campers. Snacks include fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, crackers and water.
How does the camp handle allergies?
Please let us know if you child has any allergies: food, pollen, animals, etc. If your child has a food allergy, it is especially important that you notify the school prior to camp and also note it on your child’s health form. We are a Nut-Free program and do not allow any products that contain nuts or that have been processed in a facility that handles nuts.
What should I send for lunch?
Please send a dairy lunch including a drink. No meat products or shellfish may be brought to camp. Lunch suggestions include yogurt, cheese, pasta, pizza, tuna fish, bagel and cream cheese, fruit. Each classroom has their own microwave so that things can be heated up. Please note that we do not refrigerate lunches; therefore please enclose an ice-pack in your child’s lunchbox.
What is your policy on clothing?
The JCC is a place for learning, growing and fun. In order to ensure that children can participate fully in our activities, we ask that they be dressed appropriately. Clothes should be comfortable and washable. Please have your child bring in a bathing suit and a towel. Sneakers are recommended as they are safer than clogs, Crocs or sandals especially when a child is running or when climbing on the playground equipment.
PLEASE REMEMBER ALL CLOTHING SHOULD BE LABLED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME!
What is your sick policy?
According to state regulation, 102 CMR 7.05 (1) (a) 5; 102 CMR 7.25 (3) (a)-(c), Any child, who has the symptoms of a cold or signs of the flu coming on with fever, chills, or sore throat, should be at home. However, when a child does become ill at the Center, parents are called and each situation is evaluated individually. Health regulations require children be fever free for 24 hours before returning to the Center and have received 24 hours of antibiotic treatment, if prescribed. During the course of the day, if any of the following symptions develop, the parent will be notified to take the child home:
- Fever of 100˚ F or higher
- 2 episodes of vomiting or diarrhea
- Unexplained rash
- Inflammation of the eyes with drainage
- Lice
- Open or infected wounds
What is your policy on medication?
We will administer prescription medication only with a written order from a physician, which may include the label on the medication, and which must indicate that the medicine is for the specific child as well as specify the dosage, number of times per day and number of days the medication is to be administered.
My child will be napping at the program. What does he/she need for nap time?
Your child needs to have a blanket or crib sheet and if they want a soft rest toy to snuggle with. Children are not required to sleep but we give them this time to rest quietly on their mat to have energy for the afternoon.
