Registration Policies

Registration Policies

How to Register

Registration begins Thursday, January 27, 2022 for PJCC Center and Community Members and returning Summer 2021 campers. Registration begins Thursday, February 3, 2022 for the general public.

Click on the Register button or go to https://mypjcc.org to register online. When space is full, campers will be placed on a waitlist in the order applications were received, with current PJCC Center Members receiving priority, followed by current Community Members. Campers may not be enrolled in multiple programs with the same or overlapping program dates.

Preschool camp registration is open to current PJCC Preschoolers, and Preschoolers enrolled in the 2022–2023 school year only. Families may complete summer registration pending acceptance to the PJCC Preschool.  Families who decline, defer, or withdraw from the 2022–2023 school year at the PJCC Preschool will be automatically withdrawn from the summer program and forfeit any non-refundable deposit.

All registering families will receive a parent packet via email with additional information and camp policies in May 2022.

Priority Registration

Current PJCC Center and Community Members and returning Summer 2021 campers receive priority registration for Camp Keff. One adult from your household must have a current PJCC membership at the time of registration and remain current through the camp sessions they are registered for in order to receive member rates. Priority online camp registration starts Thursday, January 27, 2022. Those eligible for priority registration will receive an email with the link to our online registration system before the link becomes public.

Early Bird Registration

Grades K-12:

Campers who register by 6:00 pm on Monday, March 21, 2022 will automatically get the early bird discount of $50 off per week. All registrations completed after 6:00 pm on Monday, March 21, 2022 will be charged full price.  

Preschool Camp:

Preschool Campers who register by 6:00 pm on Monday, March 21, 2022 will automatically get the early bird discount of $25 off per week for 4 hours per day programs, or $50 for 8 and 10 hours per day programs. All registrations completed after 6:00 pm on Monday, March 21, 2022 will be charged full price.

Payments and Deposits

  • Payment of $150 per camp is due upon registration. Payment is due in full at the time of registration for any additional financial options. 
  • $50 per camp week is considered a non-refundable deposit.
  • Deposit payments hold your space in camp until June 5, 2022.
  • Registration forms received after June 5, 2022 must include full payment for all programs.
  • Payment is due in full on June 5, 2022. Campers with unpaid balances will automatically be placed on a waitlist on June 6, 2022.
  • Changes to and/or withdrawals from camp sessions, including extended care, are subject to a $15 administrative fee per change.
  • Session changes are dependent upon space availability.

Refunds, Pro-rates, Cancellations, and Charges

  • There are no refunds after June 5, 2022.
  • There will be no reduction or refund of fees for camp programs because of absence, illness, required quarantine, suspension/expulsion, or withdrawal due to changes in family circumstances during camp sessions.
  • No partial enrollment or proration is available.
  • $50 per camp week is considered a non-refundable deposit. Please allow up to 3 weeks for refunds to be processed.
  • Programs are subject to change or cancellation based on camper enrollment.
  • All requests for refunds must be received in writing to camps@pjcc.org by June 5, 2022.
  • Late Pick-Up: If your child is not picked up at the pick-up time for which you registered, a late fee will be charged according to the following scale. Campers that are continually picked up late may be removed from the camp program.
    1-20 minutes…$20
    21-30 minutes…$40
    31-60 minutes…$80

Financial Assistance Available

The PJCC is proud to provide financial assistance to families with financial need. Adjustments are based on financial need and budgetary considerations and require a separate application. To apply please register for the camps you are interested in and pay the initial deposit for each camp program, which is $150 per week. Then, email camps@pjcc.org or ececamps@pjcc.org, requesting the financial aid application for Summer 2022. Priority will be given to qualifying applications received before April 1, 2022. Financial assistance does not apply to the hot lunch option. Submitting a financial assistance application is not a guarantee of financial assistance.

Holiday Closures

There will be no camp offered on Monday, June 20, 2022 and Monday, July 4, 2022 due to the Juneteenth and Independence Day holidays.

Nutritious Lunch

Save time every morning by signing up for our hot lunch program, which will include a variety of delicious meals for your child. Each day lunch is packaged and delivered directly to your child. Registration details will be provided in the parent packet, which will be distributed in May 2022.

Publicity

Unless otherwise specified in writing, you grant permission to Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), including the Camp Keff program, its agents, and its employees the irrevocable and unrestricted right to take, use, copyright, and produce photographs and videos taken of your child, yourself, and members of your family while participating in PJCC and Camp Keff activities for any lawful purpose, including print and/or electronic publication, promotion, social media, Web content, illustration, advertising, trade, or historical archive in any manner or in any medium. You hereby release PJCC and its legal representatives from liability for any violation or claims relating to said images or videos. Furthermore, you grant permission to use the statements of your child, yourself, and members of your family given during an interview or evaluation with or without your name for the purpose of advertising and publicity without restriction to time limit or geographic area. You waive your right, your child’s rights, and your family’s rights to any and all compensation stemming from the use of these materials.

American Camp Association

Grades K – 12 camp programs are accredited by the ACA. This ensures the highest quality programs and safety for your camper. For more information regarding ACA and the accreditation process, please visit the ACA website.

How to Register

Registration opens on Thursday, February 17 at 9:00 am. When space is full, campers will be placed on a waitlist in the order applications were received, with current PJCC Center Members receiving priority, followed by current Community Members. Registration takes place in MyPJCC, the PJCC’s registration site.

Payment and Deposits

  • Full payment for Spring Camp is due upon enrollment, including extended care. $50 per camp week is considered a non-refundable deposit.
  • Changes to and/or withdrawals from camp sessions, including extended care, are subject to a $15 administrative fee per change.

Refunds, Pro-rates and Cancellations

  • There are no refunds after March 11, 2022.
  • There will be no reduction or refund of fees for camp programs or extended care because of absence, illness, suspension/expulsion or withdrawal due to changes in family circumstances during camp sessions.
  • No partial enrollment or proration is available.
  • A non-refundable deposit portion of $50/week is included in all camp registrations.
  • Please allow up to 3 weeks for refunds to be processed.
  • All requests for refunds must be received in writing to the camp office by March 11, 2022.

Additional Camp Policies

  • Programs are subject to cancellation based on camper enrollment. Programs may be changed.
  • Late Pick Up – If your child is not picked up at the pick-up time you registered for, a late fee will be assessed. Campers that are not picked up after 3:00 pm pick-up will be placed in Extended Care and charged according to the equivalent of one day in that program.  If a child is not picked up at 6:00 pm, they will be charged according to the following scale:
    • 1-20 Minutes…$20
    • 21-30 minutes…$40
    • 31-60 minutes…$80
  • A week prior to camp, you will receive a parent packet via email with additional information and camp policies.
  • Campers will be asked to take a COVID-19 test during the week before their camp program begins. You will be required to submit a negative test result via email prior to the start of your child’s first day of camp.