Policies and Guidelines

Ora, Chaverim, Hoover, Shemesh, Yeladim

Whatever works for you! Begin by signing up for a minimum of 2 weeks and then pick and choose which weeks you need for the remainder of the summer.

Campers are welcome to begin their initial 2 week camp session any week during the season.

Note: Ora and Chaverim 3 day sessions are Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.

Note: Hoover chugim and activities run on a 2-week rotation, beginning on weeks 1, 3, 5 & 7. Campers entering camp on weeks 2, 4, 6 or 8, will have a limited selection of activities/chugim for the 1st week. These limitations may also occur if a camper chooses, following their initial 2 week session, to add camp in 1 week increments.

Note: Yeladim 2-day session is Tuesday, Thursday only and 3-day session is Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.

Camp Arye

All campers who receive funding from MRDD must provide Camp Arye with their Individual Service Plan (ISP) before submitting a registration form. If a camper receives funds from MRDD, that camper's ISP MUST state that the child attends Camp Arye in the summer.
Arye campers MUST enroll for a 4 week session.
Arye campers must enroll by May 14, 2010. All Arye units are subject to fill before the May 14 deadline. If a unit closes before May 14, a waiting list will begin.

Discount Eligibility

ALL DISCOUNTS ARE APPLICABLE ONLY TO FULL-YEAR (2 MEMBERS OR MORE ON MEMBERSHIP) JCC MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING.

To receive the Early Bird Discount between February 1-March 1, families must be full-year (2 members or more on membership) JCC members in good standing, current on all tuition, dues and fees, and enroll in a minimum of 4 weeks. Full year members who sign up between February 1 and March 1 will receive a $50 discount per child.

All full-year (2 members or more on membership) members who enroll in a full 8 weeks of camp will receive a 10% discount. The 10% discount does not apply to transportation, childcare, Summer Kickoff Camp or Safari Camp. Specialty camp weeks count toward the 8 week discount requirement; however, the 10% applies only to the Chaverim or Hoover portion of the specialty camp fee.

The JCC Camp Team will apply the discounts to your total after confirming your eligibility.

Additional Camp Weeks

Extensions are welcome and processed with NO administrative fees, provided space is available.

Payment for adding weeks to camp is due at the time the change is requested. Your credit card will be charged (or an EFT will be transferred) on that date.

Refund Policy, Changing Registration & Payment

Withdrawals on or before May 7, 2010: full refund less $100 deposit.
Withdrawals between May 8 and June 11: full refund less $100 deposit and $50 administrative fee.
If a camper reduces or changes the number of weeks enrolled in camp more than once, there will be a $75 administrative fee for each time the registration is reprocessed.
No refund or withdrawals after June 11, 2010. Unused camp days cannot be refunded or substituted with additional camp days. No refunds are given for vacations or other absences from camp, or for weeks dropped after June 11, 2010.
Refunds are processed after camp is concluded, unless a complete drop is requested prior to the start of camp. No refunds will be processed during camp.
All camp registrations received after May 14 will include a $75 processing fee.

JCC Membership Requirements

Camp registration is available to JCC members in good standing, with no balances due for membership, tuition, or activity fees. Families must obtain either a full year or a summer membership prior to enrolling in camp. JCC membership must be maintained through the camp session(s). See below for membership fees. All prices include sales tax.

EARLY BIRD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT: Purchase your Family Summer Membership for this year at last year's price. Last year's price of $352.28 (including tax) is valid until March 1, 2010. Membership must be paid in full at time of registration.

New Full Year Membership (includes tax) *
Only full-year members (2 members or more on membership) are eligible for camp discounts.

Two member family - $661.85 ($56.66/month)
Three member family - $757.93 ($64.66/month)
Four or more member family - $811.30 ($69.10/month)
Teen Membership (13-18) - $229.51 ($20.63/month)
Family Summer Membership (includes tax) $368.29
Individual Summer Membership (18 and older; includes tax) $208.16
Camp Arye Membership (4 week session) - $170.80 (3 payments of $58.43 in March, April, May)

JCC summer members enjoy a summer of fun with use of general membership facilities including: gym, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, fitness room, racquetball and tennis courts and JCC Hoover Family Park on select Sundays. Summer members can attend any JCC day camp and all camp fee payment requirements and deadlines apply.

For membership information, call 614-559-6227 or 614-559-6229 or email lstarr@columbusjcc.org.

*Registration fee of $50 and first month's pro-rated membership fees due upon joining. Monthly membership fee includes a $1.50/month service fee.

Scholarships

Need-based scholarships are available. Camp Arye campers who receive third party funding are not eligible for scholarships. Applications are due by April 15, 2010. Contact Ralph Rothschild at 614-559-6230 for more information. Download the scholarship application here.

Payment

A $100 nonrefundable deposit per child must be included with camp registration.

There is a $75 fee for registration after May 14, 2010 for all camps, including Arye and Specialty Camps. Payment for adding weeks is due at the time the change is requested. Your credit card will be charged on that date. In order to be processed, all camp registrations must include a Payment Form indicating method of payment and payment plan. All fees must be paid prior to the start of camp.