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Welcome to the Day Camp @ the JCC

Day Camp @ the JCC is a place for joyful exploration and unforgettable experiences each summer for children ages 3–5.

We create an environment where campers feel empowered to discover new interests, build and strengthen friendships, and gain a stronger sense of confidence and independence throughout the summer. Day Camp @ the JCC infuses fun, engaging programming with age-appropriate developmental skills. As early childhood professionals, we understand the importance of creating a safe, nurturing environment that serves as a strong foundation from which children can explore more deeply, meaningfully, and joyfully.

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We look forward to welcoming your child to our growing camp community!

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Countdown to Camp

We are so excited that you and your child(ren) will be joining us this summer! We can’t wait for all of the laughs, s’mores, and special Settoga moments. Below please find this summer’s lunch menu, special events calendar, bus stops, and camp-inspired at-home activities to keep you busy until your child steps onto the camp bus this summer!

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See what we have in store for your child this summer! Click here to view age appropriate camp schedules for your child!

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FAQ

Who Are Your Staff?

We hire warm, engaging staff members to work with your children each summer. Our Leadership Team comprises early childhood professionals who are educators, school administrators, and social workers during the year. Our head counselors and specialists are also in the field of education and are typically teachers, after-school counselors, graduate students, or professionals in their specialty area. The rest of our bunk staff are students or young professionals who share a love and passion for working with young children. All of our staff undergo extensive training before camp begins and we provide professional development opportunities throughout the summer to further professional growth. Many of our staff return year after year and some of our staff are former campers of Day Camp @ The JCC!

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What Makes The Jcc Summer Camps Different From Other Camps?

There is a tremendous ruach (spirit) in each of our JCC camps that generates warmth, care, and love. Our staff is a remarkable group of individuals—experienced, thoughtful, and responsible. We create a camp experience that fosters a true sense of community. Each child is treated as an individual and provided with a unique and enjoyable summer experience. The Day Camp @ the JCC offers children a chance to learn and grow, to try new activities, and to make new friends.

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What's Your Approach To Working With Young Children?

Similar to the JCC Nursery School, we use a child-focused, play-based approach to working with young children. We believe that all children are capable, competent beings who each possess unique interests and come to camp with their own experiences and ideas. Children are able to thrive when they feel like their voices are heard and when given opportunities for autonomy and choice-making, so we provide our campers with a wide array of specialties to choose from and electives to partake in. Our staff maintain a warm, organized environment, where children feel safe to explore and try new things, while also establishing natural guidelines to support children in understanding what it means to be a part of a cohesive group. Our hope is that by the end of the summer, campers gain a stronger sense of who they are and what they’re interested in, and leave camp feeling confident, joyful, and valued as an integral member of our community.

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