JCC Camp Ruach In Bridgewater To Hold Virual Open House

Press release from the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center:

Dec. 17, 2020

JCC Camp Ruach will be holding a Virtual Open House Monday, January 11, 2021 at 8 PM. JCC Camp Ruach is located on 14 beautiful acres at the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center (JCC), 775 Talamini Road in Bridgewater. The community is invited to attend the Open House and learn details on the upcoming camp season.

JCC Camp Ruach is offering Early Bird savings of $250 off new camp registrations. (Families that have already decided to send their child to JCC Camp Ruach may register online at jcccampruach.org and do not need to attend the Virtual Open House in order to receive the savings.) Early Bird savings end January 15, 2021. Some restrictions apply on the Virtual Open House offer. Open House registration and personal tours can be scheduled with Camp Director, Alanna Steinberg: asteinberg@ssbjcc.org or 908-433-9026. Registered families will receive the Open House Zoom link and password.

“We are looking forward to Camp 2021 and to providing our campers with a fun-filled summer,” said Alanna Steinberg, JCC Camp Ruach Director. “Camp Ruach always has, and will continue to provide a safe, quality, and diverse experience for our campers,” she added.

Camp Ruach is a high-caliber, inclusive, and welcoming day camp program for campers ages two years through entering grade 9. Camp Ruach is offering eight weeks of camp June 28 – August 20, 2021, with a flexible schedule, as well as offering a post camp option. Diverse programming includes instructional and free swim, art, cooking, music, athletics, archery, ropes course, STEM, dance, community service projects, and more. Camp grounds include indoor and outdoor pools and an ADA-compliant splash pad. A half-day option is available for youngest campers, and transportation is provided for full-day program. Camp Ruach strictly adheres to all NJ State Department of Health safety and health protocols.

Kindergarten through third grade campers participate in the Camp Elective Program. The program for 4th-6th grade campers consists of an enriching elective programs and trips. Road Rulz Teen Travel for grades 7-9 offers daily and overnight trips throughout the summer. The Sababa program for 7th - 9th grade campers offers day trips and onsite camp activities. LIT (Leadership in Training) for Grades 8 and 9 prepares campers to be counselors, and offers one trip/week and participation in a community service project. Final implementation of trips for summer 2021 will only occur with clearance from NJ Department of Health.

Camp Ruach offers an inclusion program for children with Special Needs offering one-on-one staff and individualized schedules as needed. Assessments are required prior to enrolling in the inclusion program. A variety of specialty camps are offered August 23-27 for Grades K-6. Post-camp program available August 23-27 for campers ages 3-5. Details available on the Camp website: jccCampruach.org. For additional information, please contact Camp Director Alanna Steinberg: asteinberg@ssbjcc.org or call 908-443-9026. Live chat at jccCampruach.org

The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center is a social service agency that serves residents of all ages residing in Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, providing fitness, recreational, social, cultural and educational programs for the entire community. The state-of-the-art facility includes an indoor salt based heated pool, outdoor salt based heated pool with dome enclosure during the off season, gymnasium, newly renovated and expanded fitness center and group fitness studios, and JFitGround, an outdoor adult fitness training facility used for personal and small group training. The JCC offers Personal Training, and group fitness classes -- both outdoors and virtually -- including Les Mills classes. The JCC offers a wide variety of adult educational programs including lectures and film series. The JCC Blaustein Early Childhood Center provides childcare for ages 6 weeks through full day Kindergarten and the J-Crew After School Program is open to children in Grades K- 6. Club J All Day is the JCC’s new program for kids in Grades 1-4 to assist them with distance learning. The JCC is home to the Bridgewater Tide Swim Team and Summer Swim Club. The JCC offers a variety of special needs programs including the J-Zone Respite Program for children ages 5-16, J-Cares Adult Intern Program, J-Connects Social Programs for Adults, Adaptive Aquatics Skills Program and the Rising Tide Special Olympics Swim Team. The JCC Blaustein Early Childhood Center, JCC Camp Ruach and the J-Crew After School Program work with families with children with special needs. The JCC offers adjusted schedules and one-on-one assistance. For additional information, visit the JCC website at ssbjcc.org.

The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center is located at 775 Talamini Road in Bridgewater. The JCC is a social service agency that serves residents of all ages residing in Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, providing fitness, recreational, social, cultural and educational programs for the entire community. The state-of-the-art facility includes an indoor salt based heated pool, outdoor salt based heated pool with dome enclosure during the off season, gymnasium, fitness center, group fitness studios and JFitGround, an outdoor adult fitness training facility used for personal and small group training. The JCC offers a wide variety of virtual adult educational programs including lectures, author talks and films. The J-Crew After School Program is open to children in Grades K- 6. The JCC is home to the Bridgewater Tide Swim Team and Summer Swim Club. The JCC offers programs for children and adults with Special Needs, including the J-Zone Respite Recreation Program and the J-Cares Adult Intern Program. For additional information, visit the JCC website at ssbjcc.org or call 908-443-9018.

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