Open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with pre and post-camp care options, the Springfield Jewish Community Center (JCC) Day Camp offers premium summer programs infused with Jewish learning and values from Kindergarten through high school. Located on the Longmeadow/Springfield, MA line, the Springfield JCC Day Camp is easily accessible for CT and MA residents. Our secure camp is located on 20 acres of beautiful grounds with basketball courts, a playground, athletic fields, private woods, a high and low ropes course, a zip line, a picnic grove, a pavilion, and more. Additionally, its air-conditioned indoor facility boasts a fitness center, an auditorium with a performance stage, an arts and crafts studio, classrooms, flexible play spaces, and best of all: an indoor 6 lane, 25-yard swimming pool!

With the encouragement and guidance of our highly-skilled staff, campers of all abilities and faiths participate in programs and activities designed to foster safe fun, growth, creativity, Jewish values/traditions, and lasting friendships. Instruction from our arts and crafts, archery/nature, ropes course, Judaic, and sports specialists will help campers discover their hidden talents. Whether making new friends or developing new skills, Springfield JCC Day "Camp-ers" will experience their best summer ever!

Camp Staff Orientation is: June 17th 4-8pm, June 18th 4-8pm & June 20th 3-5:30pm

Camp Runs June 23 rd through August 15th

Camp Lifeguard

• Fully participate in staff training and weekly meetings.
• Supervise and guard all pool activities
• Provide surveillance during aquatic activities to help prevent and to manage injuries.
• Provide rescues as needed.
• Utilize first aid CPR and other emergency management services as needed.
• Evaluate the aquatics abilities of campers and staff.
• Assist aquatics instructional staff in the swimming program area
• Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures while in their program activity.
• Act as a reference for all aquatics activities.
• Assist in the delivery and supervision of all water activities and special events at the pool.
• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the pool program area
• Conduct daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
• Clean the pool area daily keeping it free of hazards and debris.
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Build on the foundation of Jewish values held by the JCC
• Be proud of the program and curriculum that you put together and implement

Requirements:

• Current lifeguard certification

• At least 16 years old

• MA CORI/SORI/EEC background clearance

• Must be able to commit to at least 7 out of the 8 weeks of camp as well as orientation

• First Aid/CPR Certification (will be provided)

• $16.50 - $19.50

• Placement dependent on education level and years of experience