	1414 Walnut Street Berkeley CA 94709 and 4500 Redwood Rd Oakland CA 94619

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Camp Tzofim

Oakland Summer Camp

During the summers, JCC of the East Bay in Oakland runs CAMP TZOFIM, a summer day camp for children and young people entering grades K-10. Each 2-week session is full of fun activities, such as trips, games, sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and much more. Campers entering grades 3 and above go on overnight camping trips during the second week of each session.

2008 Session Dates

SESSION 1: June 23-July 3
SESSION 2: July 7-18
SESSION 3: July 21-August 1
SESSION 4: August 4-15
ACHARAY (AFTER) TZOFIM: August 18-22

CAMP TZOFIM PROGRAMS

Campers are grouped into six different units according to their age or entering grade:
Rishonim (Starters) - Kindergarten
Sabra (Natives) - Grades 1 & 2
Giborim (Heroes) - Grades 3 & 4
Chaverim (Friends) - Grades 5 & 6
Habonim (The Builders) - Grades 7, 8, & 9
Gesher-CIT's (Counselors in Training) - Grade 10
Click here to read more about each program.

CAMP STAFF

JOSH KRAMER returns for his ninth year as Camp Director. Josh has been part of the Camp Tzofim community for over 20 years, first as a camper, then a CIT, then counselor, Rosh Eidah (unit head), and Program Director. He is very excited to be growing the Camp Tzofim community, expanding the camp's programs, and is looking forward to a great summer for everyone.
The Camp Tzofim staff is composed of talented young women and men who are dedicated to enriching the lives of our campers and love working with children. All staff members go through intensive, ongoing training that strengthens their ability to help children develop socially, physically and culturally. Our counselors and leadership staff are trained and certified in CPR/first aid. They bring rich, varied backgrounds and have special talents in athletics, theater, the arts, dance, camping, education psychology, and Judaic studies.

JCC of the East Bay in Oakland

JCC of the East Bay in Oakland is a vibrant community agency hosting numerous events, workshops, programs and activities. JCS is enjoying tremendous success and is proud to sponsor Camp Tzofim 2008. Annual JCC of the East Bay in Oakland Association Fee is $85 per household (June to June) and is due with Camp registration . This fee also entitles families to attend events, workshops, and the Jewish Music Festival in our Berkeley site.

EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT

Camp Tzofim is pleased to be a part of the EBRPD's Day Camp Outreach Program. Cooperative efforts with the EBPRD have provided us with great opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of our local parks.

LOCATION

The location of Camp Tzofim 2008 is Our new site at 4500 Redwood Rd. Camp Tzofim has its own park site at Joaquin Miller and Roberts Parks, while field trips and excursions go to many other Bay Area locations.

For our north East Bay Campers, we provide a shuttle bus that will transport kids from the JCC in Berkeley to our Redwood Hights location and back.

SWIMMING

All campers have an opportunity to swim 2-4 times each week at the Tim Oliver Swim Academy at EHCC. For details about your child's swim schedule, please see the description enclosed in your Registration Confirmation Packet.

MUSIC & KUMSITZ

Singing is an integral part of the Camp Tzofim experience. The Camp Tzofim music specialist spends concentrated time with each unit on and overnights and extended evenings. Each morning begins with 'Kumsitz' -- an assembly filled with counselor skits, singing, group cheers and the popular Camp Tzofim song.

FIELD TRIPS

Each session includes a one-day trip to an exciting location in the Bay Area. Some of the field trips planned include: Adventure Playground, Tilden Park, Half Moon Bay and Crown Beach.

OVERNIGHTS & EXTENDED EVENINGS OF FUN

Each session, Giborim (grades 3-4) travel to our overnight site in Anthony Chabot Park for a one night camping trip. Chaverim (grades 5-6) enjoy two-night overnights at different sites in the State and National Park system. Habonim (grades 7-9) will go on three-night overnights. Sabra campers (grades 1-2) have an Erev Kef (Extended Evening of Fun) each session, ending at 8:14 p.m. at our home base or our Joaquin Miller Park site (weather permitting.) During the Family and Friends Overnight at the end of the summer, campers and their families camp out together at Anthony Chabot Park.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation to day use sites, overnights, swimming and field trips is on rented buses, mini-vans or in the JCC of the East Bay in Oakland 15-passenger CHP certified vans. Drivers with Class B certification are always used when the JCC of the East Bay in Oakland passenger vans are driven.