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• THE CAMP BRANDEIS TEAM

  
  

  

  
  

  Mirza Kopelman - Camp Director

  Mirza brings over 20 years of experience in K-8 education to his role at Brandeis. He was previously the Afterschool and Summer Camp Director at Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, a preschool - 8th grade independent school in the East Bay, where he was responsible for  developing vibrant, engaging, and child-centered programs throughout the school year and summer. He takes a holistic approach to working with students, recognizing the importance of social, emotional, and spiritual learning. An accomplished musician and avid record collector, Mirza is also a father of four and a longtime Bay Area resident.

  
  
  
  
  

  

  
  

  Zindzi Sugerman - Assitant Camp Director

  Zindzi has been with Brandeis for 3 years in multiple capacities. The past year she has been the resident teacher for 3rd Grade and this coming year, she will be the Librarian for Brandeis. She has  experience in the classroom as well as helping students individually and in small groups. “I help students with literacy, writing proficiency and spelling. I also teach math and Hebrew. I have two children at Brandeis, a rising 3rd and 6th Grader. I aspire to provide my students with a sense of adventure and exploration. I believe that the journey to learning begins with a feeling of safety and from there we can play and become curious about the world around us.”

  
  

   

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• CAMP BRANDEIS COST

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  Special Offer! Super-Duper Early Bird Special! Registration opens Dec. 18th! For Rising 1st and 2nd graders who register before Jan. 8th - $999 per session (two weeks of camp). 
  
  

  Early Bird Special! - Early Bird camp registration starts on January 9, 2025, and ends on January 31, 2025 - $1099 per session (two weeks of camp)
  
  Standard Registration - Register between Feb. 1 and May 1 - $1199 per session (two weeks of camp)
  
  Late Registration - Register after May 1 - $1299 session (two weeks of camp)
  
  Please note that we can not accommodate requests to split sessions as we do not offer one-week sessions. Our camps are designed in two-week increments so that we can offer the best experience and consistency for our campers. 
  
  Payment Options: One or Two Payments.
  Full Payment at the time of registration
  
  Split payment in Two: 1st payment-half of the enrollment total due at registration and the remainder on March 1st, 2025. 
  
  

  To Register Click Here and Click on New Sign-Up!

   

  FINANCIAL AID

  Financial Aid is available for Brandeis students who received 25% or more tuition remission during the 24/25 school year. Students who qualify will receive $200 off per session and $100 off per session for Aftercare. 
  
  

  The following are Camp Brandeis coupon codes for families who receive 25% or more in tuition assistance during the 24/25 school year. We will verify all codes used to confirm the code eligibility. 

   

  For Standard Camp Registration - 8:30 am - 3:15 pm (No Aftercare)

  One Camp Session: 1SESSION

  Two Camp Sessions: 2SESSIONS 

  Three Camp Sessions: 3SESSIONS

   

  For Camp + Aftercare - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  One Camp + Aftercare Session: 1SESSION+AFTERCARE

  Two Camp + Aftercare Sessions: 2SESSIONS+AFTERCARE

  Three Camp + Aftercare Sessions: 3SESSIONS+AFTERCARE

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• WHAT IF I AM NOT A CURRENT BRANDEIS PARENT, CAN MY STUDENT STILL ENROLL?

  Yes, non-Brandeis students may attend the camp. 

  
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• CAMP THEMES FOR 2025

  
  

   

  Session 1: Buggin’ Out in the Garden!
  (June 16 - June 27)
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  Every summer for our first session we like to start with a deep and hands-on focus on nature. Since it is still technically spring when we start we take the opportunity to get our hands dirty with planting, gardening, and exploring the wonderful and surprising brilliance of nature. By planting early we allow the children to experience the cycle of seed to sprout to full-grown plants by the end of summer. This year we’ll have an additional focus on insects and how they interact with the environment to help all the plants on earth grow. 

  For our field trips we’ll be heading to Tilden Farm in Berkeley and CuriOdyssey in San Mateo!

   

  STEM Focus: Ecology, Biology, Building and Construction 

  Arts Focus: Jewelry, Sculpture, Nature Design

  Physical Focus: Variety of Team Sports and Games

  
  
  

  Session 2: Space and Time Travelers
  (June  30 to July 11)
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  After spending our first session on planet earth we’ll launch into space to explore our solar system, our galaxy and then the universe! Who knows, maybe we’ll even go back in time to visit the dinosaurs or zoom into the future to see what the world looks like in a thousand years! Once again, we’ll be doing lots of hands-on exploration. We’ll get to build and use tools, create artistic masterpieces, explore space flight and more!
  For our two field trips we’ll be doing indoor skydiving at iFly in Union City and Chabot Space and Science Center in the Oakland Hills!  

   

  STEM Focus: Building, Engineering, Flight, Physics

  Arts Focus: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture

  Physical Focus: Target Based Games, Ninja Play, and more
  
  
  

  Session 3: Splash Zone! (July 14 - July 25)
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  We’re bringing back this fun theme from last year because it was such a hit! What can be better than enjoying waterplay during hot summer days! We’ll be spending lots of outdoor time, with water play and super cool water based STEM projects each day. Bring your bathing suits and changes of clothes! We’ll definitely have a foam party on Fridays and each of our two field trips will be to Crown Beach in Alameda which is a fantastic and safe beach for kids to swim and splash around in. 

   

  STEM Focus: Earth and Environmental Sciences/Water Experiments/Maker
  Arts Focus: Water-based arts and more
  Physical Focus:  Gymnastics, Summer Olympics, and more

   

  *While we do not anticipate any changes to our programming, please be advised that all specialized activities and field trips are subject to change. 
  
  PRICING IS FOR TWO-WEEK SESSIONS, AFTERCARE IS PROVIDED AT AN ADDITIONAL COST. 

  Please note that we can not accommodate requests to split sessions as we do not offer one-week sessions. Our camps are designed in two-week increments so that we can offer the best experience and consistency for our campers. 

  
  

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• WHAT HAPPENS ON A TYPICAL DAY AT CAMP?

  Camp Brandeis offers a fun, engaging, and activity-packed camp experience. Students will participate in visual or performing arts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), and a sport or movement activity each day. Each two-week camp has a unique theme that serves as our roadmap for learning, and exploration. As a special bonus, we will take a weekly field trip via private bus and end each week with a joyful celebration and send-off featuring, for example, a visiting performance or workshop, bouncy houses, foam parties, sweet treats, and music!
  
  

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• WHERE IS CAMP?

  Camp Brandeis takes place on our beautiful two-acre campus near Lake Merced. Campers have access to our Maker Space (The D.E.N.), a beautiful gymnasium with basketball hoops and a climbing wall, three different playgrounds, the library, and our art and music rooms.

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• WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

  Camp Brandeis is open to the public for rising K-5th-grade students. You do not need to be affiliated with The Brandeis School of San Francisco! However, rising kindergarten students must have prior experience attending a full-day program such as preschool or daycare.
  
  

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• IS THERE AFTERCARE?

  Brandeis offers aftercare from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day. Students eat an afternoon snack and then spend the afternoon having a blast with other campers. Aftercare is a great time to let loose and enjoy lots of free-play options, games, arts and crafts, and a few organized activities as well. 

   

  Aftercare Package: $350 per two-week session 
  
  

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• CAMP BRANDEIS COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM FOR TWEENS AND TEENS 

  Develop your leadership skills in a supportive and engaging environment!

   

  In addition to our summer camp, Camp Brandeis offers a Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) with priority registration for Brandeis students and alumni. Our CIT program allows graduating middle schoolers and early-stage high schoolers the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while learning important leadership and life skills. 

   

  Everyday, CITs will put their creativity, collaborative, and initiative skills to use,  participating in fun engaging activities that emphasize mindful leadership, while also assisting camp teachers and camp counselors in their activities. They will also be trained in CPR and First Aid. 

   

  Cost: $549 per two-week session 

   

  Who should register for the Counselor-in-Training program?

   

  This program is for you if:

  • You will be entering grades 8th-11th in Fall 2025
  • You have a sincere desire to work with children
  • You enjoy learning in a hands-on environment.
  • You are ready to be a role model for younger children.
  • You would like to develop and improve your leadership abilities. 

  Sounds like fun? Great! Limited spots are available, so apply early! 

   

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• CAMP BRANDEIS BAY AREA PARTNERS

   

  Camp Brandeis is partnering with Kidokinetics (kidokinetics.com) this year for our athletic and movement component of camp. We also utilize Zum bus services for all of our field trips and will be working with multiple organizations to bring different shows and entertainment to camp each session!

   

   

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