While school was out on Monday, Feb. 16, campers spent Presidents’ Day getting active and inspired at Camp JCC’s School Days Out program.
To celebrate American Heart Month, the day’s theme was all about heart health. Campers began the morning by brainstorming ways to keep their bodies strong, highlighting the importance of eating colorful fruits and vegetables and staying consistent with exercise. The group then transitioned from theory to practice, heading to the gym for a full-body stretch before diving into high-energy running games that kept everyone’s heart rates up and spirits high.
The afternoon balanced this physical activity with creativity and play. During the art session, campers explored color theory by creating vibrant heart masterpieces. To make their art pop, they learned to distinguish between warm tones, such as the reds, oranges, and yellows of fire, and cool tones, such as the blues, greens, and purples of a calm ocean. This creativity carried over into ‘Camper’s Choice’ where campers made fuse bead designs and strung together custom bracelets and necklaces with colorful pony beads, or participated in ‘Just Dance’.
The energy reached a peak back in the gym with a round of Musical Polyspots, a fast-paced favorite similar to musical chairs. Whether campers were splashing in the indoor pool or testing skills with tabletop games such as UNO, Spot It, and Hues and Cues, the day was a whirlwind of movement and laughter, as well as day of wellness and community, proving that a healthy heart is a happy heart.
To learn more about Kids Night Out, School Days Out, children’s classes, and more, contact Kate-Lynn Cipolla, Camp JCC assistant director, at klcipolla@ujft.org or 757-321-2306.
