Traditional Camp is composed of two 4-week sessions. Traditional Camps offer the best overall experience for campers with varying interests. All campers participate in all-camp programs like Wacky Wednesday and Kabbalat Shabbat and enjoy activities with the Art, Drama, Israeli Culture, Nature and Sports Specialists.
SESSION ONE: JUNE 17 - JULY 12
SESSION TWO: JULY 15 - AUG 9
NO CAMP JULY 4 • CAMP DAY: 9AM - 3:30PM
FEES
PER SESSION RATES: CHAVERIM, SHALOM AND YELADIM
JCC MEMBERS: $665 • COMMUNITY: $740
EARLY STAY (7-9AM): $120 • LATE STAY (3:30-6PM): $160
(ha-va-reem; Hebrew for friends)
Offered both sessions!
First-time campers will make new friends while experiencing the best of JCC summer camp. Campers will participate in team-building and small-group activities. Chaverim features a daily swim time that includes both free and instructional swim.
CAMP CHAVERIM
Entering Grade Kinder
SESSION 1 & 2 WAITLIST
Offered both sessions!
Shalom campers experience new things each day through small-group activities and team-building opportunities. Shalom features daily swim that includes both free and instructional swim and one field trip each session.
Entering Grade 1
CAMP SHALOM
(sha-lom; Hebrew for peace)
SESSION 1 WAITLIST
Offered both sessions!
Yeladim is for campers who are ready for new and exciting experiences. They will participate in small-group activities, free and instructional swim and two field trips each session.
(yell-ah-dem; Hebrew for children)
Entering Grade 2
CAMP YELADIM
FEES
PER SESSION RATES: SAYARIM, CHANICHIM AND PERFORMING ARTS
JCC MEMBERS: $685 • COMMUNITY: $760
EARLY STAY (7-9AM): $120 • LATE STAY (3:30-6PM): $160
CAMP SAYARIM
(sy-ah-reem; Hebrew for touring)
Entering Grades 3-4
Offered both sessions!
Sayarim campers split their time between exciting activities at the JCC and great field trips around San Antonio. Campers will participate in two field trips each week to destinations such as water parks, nature areas, and local attractions. Campers will also participate in small-group time, free swim, and an overnight at the JCC each session.
SESSION 1 WAITLIST
CAMP CHANICHIM
(ha-na-heem; Hebrew for campers)
Offered both sessions!
Chanichim features exciting activities at the JCC, free swim, two field trips each week, and a camping experience each session. Each session will feature an overnight at the JCC and a two-night trip to a nearby state park. Well-trained camp staff ensure a safe and fun experience while on trips and overnights.
Entering Grades 5-6
SESSION 2 WAITLIST
PERFORMING ARTS
CAMP
Offered in session one ONLY!
Be part of J-Camp tradition by producing a hit show for family and friends, as well as participating in traditional camp activities. Campers will learn acting skills, movement, and vocal technique and gain confidence by appearing in a production of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians. Campers will also have free swim daily.
Entering Grades 3-8
It's so difficult to find a safe way to give kids any freedom these days. Field trips with reliable counselors gave my son the feeling of independence in a safe environment. At J-Camp, he can really get to know other kids and learn how to work with others."
- Joe, J-Camp Parent since 2007