Bernie Camp is a place where campers will learn, grow, and create life-long friendships while having fun and participating in a variety of engaging activities. Campers experience swimming, athletics, arts & crafts, and field trips, while gaining invaluable 21st century skills that will help them interact with the world around them now and in the future. Bernie Camp creates a tight-knit community of campers, staff members, and families and is rooted in the Jewish values of Kavod (Respect), Kehilah (Community), Chesed (Kindness), and B’Tzelem Elohim (Value of Each Individual). Join our Bernie Camp community for an unforgettable summer experience! Bernie Camp is for children entering 1-10 grade with different group options depending on grade.
This Year's Camp Theme Is L’Dor V’Dor!
L’Dor V’Dor means “from generation to generation.” Bernie camp has been a summer staple at the JCC for decades and has impacted the lives of thousands of campers. Summer of 2019 we’ll be focusing on the traditions that have made Bernie Camp so special, and introducing new aspects to pass along to future generations. We hope you’ll join us for another incredible summer of memories!
Basic Camp Information & Important Dates
Basic Camp Information:
- Bernie Camp runs 10 weeks, June 10 – August 16, 2019
- Bernie Camp is divided into several camp groups for different ages, sometimes by gender and activities. Descriptions of each camp group are provided on the following pages.
- Registration is conveniently available in weekly segments. See registration specials for multi-week registrations.
- Camp days: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Monday-Thursday; 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday.
- Extended Care available. Get up Gang 7:30 – 9 AM and/or Stay and Play 3 – 6 PM.
- Drop Off & Pick Up is at the JCC
- All camp groups swim 4 days per week
- No camp on July 4 or July 24
- Remember, Bernie Campers must be entering 1st grade or above. For younger campers (ages 2 by September 1, 2019 through Kindergarten), please see Camp K’Ton Ton options.
Important Dates 2019:
- Summer Camp Info Night, January 8: Camp K'Ton Ton at 5:30 PM, Bernie Camp at 6:30 PM
- Camp Kick Off Party, January 16, 6-8 PM
- JCC Member Registration January 21
- General Registration February 4
- Swim Team Parent Orientation April 10, 7-8 PM
- Scholarship Applications Due April 26
- Camp K'Ton Ton Parent Orientation May 15 5:30 PM
- Bernie Camp Parent Orientation May 15 6:30 PM
- Camp Fees Due: May 15 for June, June 15 for July, July 15 for August
- Full refunds available prior to May 15
- *Specialty Week 1: May 28 - 31
- *Specialty Week 2: June 3 – 7 (Swim Team Time Trials June 4)
- Week 1: June 10-14 (Swim Meet June 11)
- Week 2: June 17-21 (Swim Meet June 18)
- Week 3: June 24-28 (Swim Meet June 25)
- Week 4: July 1-5 (4th of July)* (Swim Meet July 2)
- Week 5: July 8-1, 2019 (Swim Meet July 9)
- Week 6: July 15-19 (Swim Meet July 16)
- Week 7: July 22-26 (24th of July)* (Swim Team Relay Carnival July 23)
- Week 8: July 29-August 2 (Swim Meet (Sea Squids) July 30)
- Week 9: Aug 5-9 (Salt Lake Swim League Championship Meet Aug 1-2)
- Week 10: Aug 12-16
- *Specialty Week 3: August 19 – 23
*no camp July 4 or July 24
(Yeladim means "Children") Campers participate in swimming four times per week and rotate through our enrichment specialists (art, sports and more)!
(Shoresh means "Root" i.e. roots of a tree) Campers have a broad exposure to arts & crafts, drama, music, and more!
(Kadima means "Forward") Kadima is geared towards theme weeks, independence, and leadership development
(Giborim = Heroes) Giborim is geared towards theme weeks, independence, and leadership development!
Camp Maccabiad emphasizes sports and athletics for boys.
Camp Hannah emphasizes sports and athletics for girls.
Explorers are busy with field trips, community service projects, overnights, and more!
The JCC’s C.I.T. program offers teens a chance to develop leadership skills and gain experience working with young children – potentially setting them up for counselor positions in the summers to come.
Summer Camp Kick-Off & Pre-Registration Event:
January 16, 2019, 6-8 PM
(All children must be accompanied by an adult)
Join us for camp games, snacks, and prizes! This is a great time to ask questions, meet the camp directors and staff, reconnect with old and new friends, and win FREE camp weeks. Parents will enjoy priority registration during the evening.
Registration Specials *NEW for 2019*
- We are offering Early Bird Pricing for Summer 2019! If you register in January or February 2019, you will receive 5% your registration! Regular pricing begins on March 1, 2019.
- Register for 5 or more weeks of camp by May 15, 2019 and receive a Summer Camp hat!
- Register for 8 or more weeks of camp by May 15, 2019 and receive a Summer Camp towel!
- Refer a first-time camp family and your $50 registration fee will be credited back to your JCC account! New family must indicate your name when they register.
Limit one $50 credit per family.
- 10 Week Registration Special: Register for all 10 weeks of Summer Camp (June 10-August 16) by May 15, 2019, and receive FREE Pizza Lunch for the 10 weeks of Bernie Camp. If you are registering for all 10 weeks, please leave the pizza selection on your registration blank (we don’t want to charge you for it). PLEASE NOTE:Your child must be registered for all 10 weeks (June 10-August 16).
Pizza Lunch
Tuesday and Thursday are optional
Pizza Lunch days that consist of 2 pieces of pizza, a snack, and a drink. Campers must sign up for Pizza Lunch weekly and it must be paid for in advance by Wednesday of the prior week at 6 PM.
Early Bird Price (January & February 2019): $13/week
Regular Price (March-Summer 2019): $14/week
Week 4 Price: $7/week (No Camp on Thursday, July 4)
Campers in our Bernie Camp Explorers group are not eligible for Pizza Lunch as they are busy exploring!
Inclusion & Special Needs
The JCC actively seeks and supports the participation of children with special needs in our inclusive camp program. It is beneficial for all children to have the chance to socialize with each other as friends and campers. In order to provide a safe and rewarding experience for all campers, children with special needs will be required to meet with camp staff prior to the start of camp. This meeting will address camper's individual needs and appropriate accommodations.
An additional fee of $100 is assessed to campers with special needs to make these accommodations.
For more information, to schedule, or if you are uncertain if your child would qualify, please contact:
Bernie Camp: Lauren Fredman, Bernie Camp Director 801-581-0098 ext. 135
Camp K’Ton Ton: Rebecca Pettersson, ECC Child Development Coordinator 801-581-0097
Bernie Camp Administrative Staff
Lauren Fredman - Bernie Camp Director // 801-581-0098 ext.135
Jerrad Strand - Youth and Teen Director // ext.116
Abbie Levine - Program Coordinator Bernie Camp // ext. 122
Karla Pardini - Director of Programming // ext.139
