Summer Camps

SYJCC SUMMER CAMPS

No Matter Your Child's Age
We Have A Camp Custom Designed
With Them In Mind

Whether it’s your preschooler, teenager, sports enthusiast, emerging actor or artist, all around camper or child who has special needs, SYJCC has the perfect summer program to fit your family.

Camp gives children the opportunity to have fun while meeting new friends & learning new skills.

Our camps give you the security of knowing your child is being well taken care of by a team of social workers, educators & child care professionals. Camp is where experiences come alive! Our unique “pick-your-weeks” program allows you to custom design your summer.

Only sign up for the weeks you need!

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Request Camp Info

Click the link below to request information on any of our camps or to request a brochure featuring all of our camps & what makes each of them so unique.

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SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

Find out more about our camps and which one is right for your child.
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CALENDARS

CAMP CALENDARS

Click below to see our upcoming camps & activities.

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FAQs

FAQs

Here you can find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about the SYJCC Summer Camps. If you cannot find the information you are looking for, please feel free to contact us.

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LIT/CIT Opportunities

LIT/CIT Opportunities

Are you looking for an exciting camp job for the summer? Click below to learn more & apply.

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2020 Summer Camp Calendars

Camp Wonderland:

Minis: K-2nd Grade

  • Week 1-7

Inters: 3rd – 5th Grade

  • Week 1-7

Tweens & Teens: 6th – 9th Grade

  • Week 1-7

Sports: 4th – 9th Grade

  • Week 1-7

Theater Calendar

  • Coming soon!

PRICING

Click here for 2021 Camp Rates

For more information or questions about rates, please contact Nicole Helfman, Camp Director, nhelfman@syjcc.org, x123 or Melanie Waddell, Camp Registrar, mwaddell@syjcc.org or x136.

MENUS

Sample Lunch Menu – Summer 2020:

FAQ's

FAQs

Q. WHAT ARE THE CAMP HOURS?

A. Camp Hours are as follows:

Camp Wonderland: 9:00am-4:00pm

Island Quest (Gr. K-10) Camp at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds: 9:00am-4:00pm

TACSY Theater Camp: 10:00am-4:00pm

Camp Achieve: 10:00am-4:00pm

Before & after camp care hours are available from 7:00am-6:00pm for an additional fee.

Q. DOES THE SYJCC OFFER TRANSPORTATION?

A. Door-to-door transportation is available for Island Quest campers for $75 per week. Shuttle bus service from the JCC to & from the Henry Kaufman Campgrounds is included at no additional cost for Island Quest campers.

Q. MY CHILD IS NOT COMFORTABLE SWIMMING BUT I WANT HIM/HER TO LEARN HOW TO SWIM.

A. The SYJCC camps prides itself on its swim program. We follow the American Red Cross swim curriculum which has been proven to teach skills to even the most hesitant swimmer. Our swim staff is trained to work with campers of all swim abilities, using games & toys to make children more comfortable in the water. Our goal is to have every camper progress in the pool. Swim groups are small to ensure all campers have proper supervision. The aquatics department sends progress reports home every two weeks in order for parents to track their children’s progress. Many campers have even competed in the SYJCC’s swim team as a result of their camp swim experience.

Q. HOW ARE CAMPERS GROUPED? CAN I REQUEST TO HAVE MY CHILD BE WITH THEIR FRIENDS?

A. Campers are grouped based on the grade in school they are entering in the fall. Theater Camp groups may be mixed by grade based on enrollment.  The SYJCC will make every effort to honor all grouping requests during registration.

Q. DOES THE CAMP PROVIDE LUNCH?

A. Daily Kosher lunch is included in the price of camp. To opt out of lunch service for Wonderland, Camp Achieve or TACSY, a credit of $25/week will be applied to your account. Campers may also bring their own lunch which is refrigerated upon arrival at camp. We do provide a drink at lunchtime as well as an afternoon snack each day for every camper.

Q. WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF EACH CAMP SESSION?

A. The SYJCC allows you to custom design your summer to fit into your busy schedule & budget. We do require a two-week camp minimum, however, they do not need to be consecutive.  The more weeks you register for, the bigger the savings!

Theater Campers must register for a minimum of one 2-week session due to the programming.

REQUEST CAMP INFORMATION

For more information, please contact the following staff:

Camp Wonderland (Gr. Pre-K-3rd @ the SYJCC Building)

Nicole Helfman, x123, nhelfman@syjcc.org

Island Quest Day Camp (Gr. K-10 @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds)

Melissa at islandquestdaycamp.org

Stage 74 Summer Theater (Gr. 5-9 @ the SYJCC Building)

Rochele Seskin, x162, rseskin@syjcc.org

Camp Achieve (Gr. K-21 years @ the SYJCC Building)

Stacey Astachovsky, x142, sastachovsky@syjcc.org

Specialty Camps (Gr. 3-8 @ the SYJCC Building)

Nicole Helfman, x123, nhelfman@syjcc.org

Melanie Waddell, Camp Registrar, x136, mwaddell@syjcc.org

Summer Camp Employment Opportunities

CIT Program

CIT Program (Teens Entering 10th Grade)

The CIT program is an on-the-job training experience for a select group of mature teens who are interested in working with children. Applicants must take part in the Staff Training Institute prior to the opening of camp. CITs may be placed in a group in either Camp Wonderland or TACSY. There will be ongoing training throughout the summer as well as special trips. Teens interested in applying should fill out the application below and return to Nicole Helfman, nhelfman@syjcc.org or call 631-462-9800 ext. 123.  Interviews will be scheduled once applications are submitted and reviewed.

Counselors/Specialists

Junior Counselor, Senior Counselor, Unit Heads and Specialists