K-6th Grade Camp
At Camp Shalom, we strive to provide an environment that fosters peer relationships, while still considering the needs of the individual camper. Our K–6th grade program allows campers to participate in a camp schedule that offers a mixture of traditional camp programming and individualized activity choices. All campers are given a choice of a weekly chugim (electives) which allows them to custom-design their schedules for personal preferences. Each week of camp, features a fun filled special event day like Water works/ Foam works, Carnivals, Shows and more.
Flexible summer camping options
Campers sign up by the week so Camp Shalom fits into your busy summer schedule. Sign up for as little as 2 weeks or come the whole summer. The choice is yours!
Camp Shalom Provides…
Every day is a Special Day at Camp Shalom! Each day features a selection of traditional camp activities including:
- Art
- Sports
- Instructional and Free Swim
- Israeli Culture
- Science
- Drama
- Karate
- Dance
- Chugim (elective period) allowing campers to choose their own activity based on interest
- And more!
In addition weekly campers participate in…
several special activities each week, be prepared for everything from Wild West Day to a Lip Sync Contest to Wacky Water Day!
- Dress up days
- Theme Days
- Maccabi Games
- Shabbat
Camp Groups
Nitzan (Sprouts)
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Campers entering Kindergarten
An exciting time has come for these children as they begin kindergarten in the fall. It is also means their first year in Upper Camp has arrived. We help prepare these campers for kindergarten all summer long, focusing on friendship and fun and providing opportunities that parallel what they will experience in school. We encourage their independence and growth in a nurturing, warm environment!
Nitzan campers enjoy all of the great on-campus Upper Camp activities including, special entertainment weekly (we bring the entertainment to them), daily instructional swim and developmentally appropriate activities all while making friends
K’tanim (Little Ones)
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Campers entering 1st grade
Going into first grade is a big step at camp. Campers can customize part of their schedules with Chugim (electives) and head off campus for trips every other week! Trips are done to local venues such as bowling, fun center and the water park.
Another exciting addition for these campers is the fantastic Camp Shalom late nights. Twice during the summer campers stay late at camp and enjoy sports, arts and crafts, extra swim time, dinner and additional camp fun!
Kesher (Connection)
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Campers entering 2nd & 3rd grade
Our on campus fun is complimented by once a week exciting field trips. Lion Country Safari, the Wow Factory, and the Water Park are just a few of the field trips that our Kesher campers enjoy during the summer. In addition campers customize part of their schedules with Chugim (electives) allowing them to focus on what interests them.
Campers look forward to one late night at the JCC extending our camp day fun well into the evening. They also enjoy an overnight at the JCC, creating one big sleepover PJ party!
Kochavim (Stars)*
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Campers entering 4th-6th grade
Kochavim is the perfect bridge from traditional camp program to an introductory travel camp experience. Campers spend 3 days a week onsite at our day camp and 2 days a week on incredible day trips like Funky Fish at the beach, catching a baseball game at the Miami Marlins Park or bouncing around at Off the Wall (just to name a few). Kochavim gives campers the opportunity to design their own camp experience through chugim (electives) weekly.
Campers will have one sleepover at the JCC before embarking on 2 day one night travel adventure to theme parks in Orlando.
*Entering 6th graders have the choice to participate in Kochavim or Giborim. Click here for more information on the Giborim unit.
Camp K-6th – A Typical Day
Each day Camp Shalom contains age-appropriate programming to target the needs of every camper.
Each day will include….
Boker Tov
Energized spirit fest to start the day off right! At Boker Tov we sing all our favorite camp songs and enjoy exciting bunk competitions.
Bunk Time
A time and place to develop and strengthen friendships in a small group setting while engaged in social activities.
During Bunk Time campers participate
in activities such as:
• Group Games
• Gaga
• Bounce House (Palm Beach Gardens only)
• Scavenger Hunts
Specialty Period 1
Each week every camper will experience a wide variety of activities:
• Science • Dance • Gymnastics • Sports • Art • Drama
• Israeli Culture • Tennis • Music • Cheerleading • Scooters
Swimming
Individualized small group instructional swim facilitated by Quality Swim (Boynton Beach) and Swim With Gills (Palm Beach Gardens) instructors provides every camper to strengthen their swim skills. Following Instructional Swim campers enjoy time to practice all the skills they have learned and just have fun with friends while under the supervision of counselors and lifeguards
Chugims (special activities to meet individual interests)
Chugims meet three days a week for two week sessions.
Professional companies or camp specialists will be brought in each week to work with the Camp Shalom campers.
• Martial Arts • Science • Skateboarding• Biking • Drama • Arts and Crafts • Cheerleading • Tennis - Just to name a few!
Lunch
Beginning with a prayer of thanks, campers enjoy eating their home packed lunch with friends.
Specialty Period 2
An opportunity to participate in another specialty activity
Specialty Period 3
An opportunity to participate in another specialty activity
Snack
A camp provided, nutritious and healthy bite to satisfy any hunger.
Closing
One last chance to get out any energy campers have left through song and cheer while showing their spirit and approval of the day. Campers and parents are presented with any information (handouts/notes) they need for the following camp day.
