Camp Shemesh in New Albany
For campers ages 3 through entering first grade

Times:
Half day option (Dagim Campers only) 8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Full day option 8:45am-3:30pm

Location/Contact:
JCC New Albany
79 North High Street, New Albany
Nancy Thoman, Director, (614) 855-4885

• Camp Shemesh campers are divided into two age appropriate units-Dagim (fish) for 3-4 year olds and Olim (moving up) for kindergartners and 1st graders.
   
• Camp Shemesh accommodates flexible schedules.
  Campers can choose to attend 3 or 5 days of camp per week for a minimum of 4 weeks. For added flexibility, Dagim campers can choose between a full and half day option!
   
• Camp Shemesh campers participate in swim lessons 3 times a week.  Campers are bused to the JCC’s Camp Hoover pool (just 10 minutes away) for swim lessons. Lessons are taught by certified water safety instructors.
   
• Each day is filled with fun outdoor and indoor activities. Indoor time includes playtime in the gymnasium and classrooms. Typical daily activities for all campers include all-camp openings with lots of singing and ruach (spirit), and specialties such as nature, music, sports, arts and crafts, Judaics and Israeli Culture. Olim campers also participate in daily chugim (special interest activities), a dance specialty and two late nights throughout the summer.
   
• Weekly Special Events!
  Events are varied according to fun and exciting weekly themes. Special events include a visit by the Bug Man, a Camp Shemesh Carnival and a spot in the New Albany Fourth of July parade! Camp Shemesh campers also participate in dress up days such as Pajama Day, Crazy Hat Day, Super Hero Day and much more!
   
• 6:1 camper to staff ratio provides each camper with individual adult supervision and attention. Staff are skilled in early childhood education and are seasoned counselors. The Olim campers even have an Israeli Shlicha to round out their camp staff.