Summer Camps

See a list of our current camp programs.

Download 2008 Summer Day Camps Brochure (PDF document)

When you choose one of the JCC summer camps, you can be assured that you've made a great decision. We offer a variety of quality camps for children ages 5-15 including Camp Chai, Basketball Camp, JCC & Rio Vista FC Soccer Camp, Golf Camp, Horseback Riding/Aqua Camp, Performing Arts Camp, and our CIT Program. JCC campers have fun and make new friends, while learning the values and traditions of Jewish culture in an informal educational environment. The camping experience can actually increase young peoples' connection to Judaism through the creative learning activities and observances that occur as part of camp activities.

Our campers work with dedicated camp counselors who help children have a positive experience and promote individual growth and group cooperation. Full-time JCC program staff members oversee each camp unit.

Send your child(ren) this summer to meet new friends, learn new skills, and develop a deeper understanding of Judaism. Then, when your children return to school, send them back to the JCC for our school vacation programs where they will see their camp friends and familiar staff faces.

Summer Shlichim Program

The aim of the Summer Shlichim Program is to send qualified, professional staff from Israel to our camp to add a uniquely Jewish, Zionist and personal Israeli dimension. Shlichim are mature, educated young people who have completed army or national service and are experienced in areas of formal and informal education as counselors, teachers, youth or child care workers. Shlichim possess leadership as well as other assorted skills and talents and are highly motivated, dynamic role models able to work with our campers and staff. They are also open-minded, flexible, patient and most importantly, "mensches."

For the past four years, the JCC has brought in wonderful Israeli counselors who have added a great deal of culture and fun to the JCC camp experience. We are very fortunate to be able to offer such a great experience for our JCC campers. This year, we are very excited to be able to bring two Summer Shlichim to our camp. One will specialize in Israeli Culture and the other in Dance.

The JCC is looking for three to four families to house our camp Shlichim (one or both) for a couple of weeks during the summer. This is a great way to bring an incredible cultural experience into your home for you and your children. All of our previous host families have had a wonderful experience. If interested, please call Jacob Haner at 348-4466.

General Information

  • Register your child(ren) at the JCC reception desk or through the mail.
  • Please use one registration form per child. Additional forms are available at the JCC front desk.
  • A $50 non-refundable deposit is required per child/ per session.
  • JCC membership is not required for camp, however JCC members get priority registration and a discounted rate. Each of our camp programs has limited enrollment. Our programs fill quickly; therefore, we encourage you to register as soon as you receive this brochure.
  • Camp Chai will have a parent orientation meeting prior to camp on May 31st from 6-7 pm. A parents' manual with various forms will be mailed to you before this meeting.
  • Children will have the option of bringing a sack lunch or they may purchase a hot lunch at the JCC for $5 per day. A T-shirt for your child is included in your camp fee for Camp Chai.
  • Complete payment is due 2 weeks prior to each camp session start date. After May 31, fees will be refunded ONLY if there is another child to take the place of the child being withdrawn. Camp deposits are non-refundable. Once camp has begun, there will be no refunds.
  • JCC members can save $10 a session on Camp Chai when registered before March 31, 2007.
  • The JCC welcomes campers with special needs. It is very important that we meet with each family prior to camp to determine how the camp staff and parent(s) can make your child's camp experience successful.
  • Partial Scholarships are also available for Camp Chai. Please contact Jacob Haner at 348-4466 to request a scholarship application. Please have most current tax forms and pay stubs available when applying for a camp scholarship. Scholarship deadline is April 13.
  • Credit card information is required at time of registration for registration form to be processed.