Tikvah/Kavod – Special Needs
A summer camp experience for children and teens with varying exceptionalities such as cognitive, emotional, developmental and learning disabilities. Staff embraces each participant’s individuality, and supports campers in their efforts to improve their abilities and achieve their goals. New campers are assessed through the cooperative efforts of the Camp Shalom Director and Special Needs Consultant, parents or guardians, and input from school or private service providers and placed into one of two units, Kavod or Tikvah. Low staff to camper ratio of 1:3 or 1:4 depending on need. Our low ratios give our campers the opportunity for adventure and accomplishment with the safest supervision standards. Families may also provide their own aides if they feel their children will benefit from a one to one ratio.
Inclusion Camp Available for campers in K-8th grade
Campers can be included in a group from one of our general day camp units. Inclusion campers will participate with their typically developing peers with a little more assistance by providing our 1:3 or 1:4 ratios. We give special consideration to matching personality types of other campers, as well as the primary counselor, to ensure the most successful experience. Campers who wish to participate in our inclusion program must get approval from the Camp Shalom Director prior to registering for camp.
Summer School Camp Shalom Session
Children who attend Allamanda Summer School in the morning can enjoy an afternoon of Camp Shalom fun at the Mandel JCC in Palm Beach Gardens.
JCC Camp Shalom provides a fun and rewarding summer camp experience for children with varying exceptionalities. Campers enjoy sports, games, music, dance, art, cooking, and much more.
New campers are assessed through the cooperative efforts of the Camp Shalom Director, parents or guardians, and input from school or private service providers.
Our low staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3 or 1:4, depending on need, gives our campers the
opportunity for adventure and accomplishment with the safest supervision standards.
Monday –Thursday, 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. / Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dates to follow Palm Beach County Summer School Dates. Aftercare is available for an additional fee.
Tikvah/Kavod – A Typical Day
Each day Tikvah and Kavod provides 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 • Playground • Computers • Bounce House • Fountains
Specialty Period 1
Each week every camper will experience a wide variety of activities:
Nature • Dance • Gymnastics • Sports • Art
Israeli Culture • Tennis • Cooking • Music
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
Lunch
Beginning with a prayer of thanks, campers enjoy eating their home packed lunch with friends.
Specialty Period 2
Nature • Dance • Gymnastics • Sports • Art • Israeli Culture • Tennis • Cooking • Music
Wacky Water Time
From Slip N’ Sliding into home plate during a game of water kickball or taking a plunge down the Camp Shalom slide you never know what’s in store!
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.
