“Shemesh” is the Hebrew word for sun and Camp Shemesh is our summer camp experience for Members, ages 3-5. All campers will enjoy sunny days full of crafts, songs, sports, cooking, and all of the things they love to do! In addition to engaging in our wide range of programs, campers will also have access to exclusive time at the Goldstein Family Aquatic Complex Splash Pad! Campers are divided into groups based on their age/school level. Activities for 3 -5 year olds will vary per day and can include: art, crafts, music, movement and fine motor skill activities, swim time and splash pad time. (Campers who are not potty trained will need to bring swim diapers for water activities.) Camp is led by our professional, NAEYC Accredited staff – the best early childhood educators in Omaha!
Registration
- Registration for Camp Shemesh will open on February 5th (Members Only).
- All Early Bird Pricing will expire on February 26th.
- Registration and pricing is per week
- Registration will be accepted online only, through Daxko. For more information on registration, click here.
- Open to JCC Members, Ages 3-5
- Runs 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Camp is held at the Pennie Z. Davis Early Learning Center
- Registration is per week
- Registration will be accepted online only, through Daxko. For more information on registration, click here.
Camp by Week
Week 1: June 2-6….Welcome Week
Help us kick off a great summer by joining us for the first week of Camp Shemesh! Please note, there will be no swim or splash pad time this first week.
Step 4 – Regular: $229 | Early Bird: $207
Step 5 – Regular: $211 | Early Bird: $191
Week 2: June 9-13…Muddy Buddies
Squish, slip, slide, and slosh through the mud as we explore dirt with all of our senses. We will be celebrating Mud Day on Thursday, June 8.
Step 4 – Regular: $229 | Early Bird: $207
Step 5 – Regular: $211 | Early Bird: $191
Week 3: June 16-20….Hit a Home Run
Omaha is excited to be hosting the College World Series and the ELC is excited to be hosting YOU! Join us for this fun week. We’ll cap things off with an ELC Tailgate Shabbat!
Step 4 – Regular: $229 | Early Bird: $207
Step 5 – Regular: $211 | Early Bird: $191
Week 4: June 23-27….Go Prehistoric
Stomp, chomp, and roar – we’re going dinosaur hunting! Help us dig for fossils, and learn all about dinosaurs.
Step 4 – Regular: $229 | Early Bird: $207
Step 5 – Regular: $211 | Early Bird: $191
Week 5: JuNE 30 – JULY 3….Sea to Shining Sea
Celebrate the land of the free and home of the brave! Wear your red, whites, and blues for a week of spirit dress days and fun activities. Don’t miss our parade on July 3 at 2:30 p.m.
Step 4 – Regular: $229 | Early Bird: $207
Step 5 – Regular: $211 | Early Bird: $191
Week 6: July 7-11….Camp Creates
We’ll explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics all week. Join us for experiments, art projects, and building challenges.
Step 4 – Regular: $229 | Early Bird: $207
Step 5 – Regular: $211 | Early Bird: $191
Week 7: July 14-18….Shemesh to the Rescue
Join us for this special week of learning. We’ll discover all of the special community helpers we have in our city.
Step 4 – Regular: $229 | Early Bird: $207
Step 5 – Regular: $211 | Early Bird: $191
Week 8: July 21-25….Camp Color War
It’s the best week of summer! Show off your team spirit and compete with your class for the coveted Color War Cup. We’ll also have the 4th Annual ELC Color Run!
Step 4 – Regular: $229 | Early Bird: $207
Step 5 – Regular: $211 | Early Bird: $191
Week 9: July 28 – August 1….Goodbye to Summer
Time to say goodbye to another great summer! We’ll splish on the splash pad, try new foods, and have a lot of fun.
Step 4 – Regular: $229 | Early Bird: $207
Step 5 – Regular: $211 | Early Bird: $191
Questions? Contact us!
ELC Front Desk (402) 334-6413
Lisa Cooper (402) 334-6414 | lcooper@jccomaha.org
Amy Dworin (402) 334-6415 | adworin@jccomaha.org
Interested in becoming a J Member? Contact Member Services at (402) 334-6426.
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