JCC Summer Camps

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Early Childhood Summer Programs at the JCC - Ages: Infant-3 years
Located at Sid Jacobson JCC, we provide a variety of two and three-year old summer camp experiences. These summer programs provide enriching activities for young children as well as a cadre of Mommy & Me classes, including Little Maestros, Fun For Us and Music for Aardvarks! Additional benefits include a safe environment, licensed staff, NAEYC accredited, transportation and before- and after-care. For more information, contact Gale Kaplan, Director of Early Childhood Services at 516-484-1545, ext. 126, gkaplan@sjjcc.org

Camp Jacobson at Robin Hood - Ages: 3-17 years
Camp Jacobson provides a quality summer camp experience at Bernice Jacobson Day School & Camp in Old Westbury. Additional benefits include a campground that spans 15 acres, three heated swimming pools, professional sports fields, programs led by licensed staff and specialists, door-to-door transportation through Long Island and Queens, special clinics and workshops, personal growth and new friendships. For more information, contact Steve Miller, Assistant Director at 516-484-1545, ext. 118, smiller@sjjcc.org or visit our Camp Jacobson at Robin Hood website at www.campjatrh.com.

Also at Camp Jacobson  . . .

Community Service Experience Summer Program (CSE) - Grades: 9-12
CSE, an award-winning summer volunteer program, is the premier teen summer program on the North Shore. This program is now part of Camp Jacobson at Robin Hood. Additional benefits include exciting environmental and social service-oriented volunteer projects, trips and a letter of community service hours for graduation requirements.
For more information, contact Steve Miller, Assistant Director at 516-484-1545, ext. 118, smiller@sjjcc.org or visit our Camp Jacobson at Robin Hood website at www.campjatrh.com.

Summer Streeters - Grades: K-6
Summer Streeters, the most affordable full-day eight-week day camp on the North Shore, is located at Sid Jacobson JCC. Traditional camp activities include swimming, sports, arts, drama, music and more! Additional benefits include optional before/after childcare and optional transportation. For more information on Summer Streeters, contact Stuart Botwinick at 516-484-1545, ext. 112, sbotwinick@sjjcc.org.

Also at Summer Streeters . . .

Counselor In Training (CIT) Program - Grades: 9-10
This is the perfect program for those teens looking for a fun, challenging and rewarding summer experience. Participants will receive ongoing training and supervision prior to and during the summer. An interview is required for acceptance to the program. Additional benefits include hands-on experience working with children entering grades kindergarten through 6th grade and community service credits for local high schools. For more information on Summer Streeters, contact Stuart Botwinick at 516-484-1545, ext. 112, sbotwinick@sjjcc.org.

Special Needs Camps

Kehilla Day Camp - Ages: 5-17
Kehilla Day Camp, located at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, is a summer day program for high-functioning special needs children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, speech and language delays and mood disorders. Additional benefits include small camper-to-counselor ratio, exciting activities such as swimming and adaptive sports, a variety of social skill building and experiences. For more information, contact Sharon Hanover, Director of Special Needs S.O.U.R.C.E. Services at 516-484-1545, ext. 148, shanover@sjjcc.org

Kehilla Vocation Experience - Ages: teens and young adults
Kehilla Vocation Experience is a vocational program for high-functioning teens and young adults with special needs. Additional benefits include placements at community job sites, basic job skills, recreational and social skill-building experiences. For more information, contact Lisa Warren, Special Needs Social Worker at 516-484-1545, ext. 215, lwarren@sjjcc.org

Kehilla Kayf at Roundlake - Ages: 7-21
Kehilla Kayf is a special needs sleepaway camp for high-functioning special needs children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, speech and language delays and mood disorders held through the New Jersey Y's Roundlake Camp in Lake Como, PA. Additional benefits include learning to become more independent and enhancing basic life skills. For more information, call 973-575-3333 or email rlc@njycamps.org

More Summer Experiences

Maccabi Games - Ages: 13-16
The JCC Maccabi Games brings together Jewish teens for a week of competition in team and individual sports. Additional benefits include meeting other Jewish teens from across the nation and the world and volunteer hours. For more information, contact Sarah Schmitt, Program Director of Membership and Fitness at 516-484-1545, ext. 143, sschmitt@sjjcc.org

Summer Stock - Grades: K-12
Children and teens will have the time of their lives in our fabulous summer production. Additional benefits include gaining confidence and friendships while experiencing the thrill of performing. For more information, contact Susan Kalman, Theatre Arts Director, at 516-484-1545 ext 110, skalman@sjjcc.org

One Week Broadway Summer Camp, Camp ACA - Ages: 7-16
In collaboration with A Class Act NY, Camp ACA offers workshops with Broadway stars and A Class Act staff. Additional benefits include training in musical theatre, dance, acting, voice training, improvisation, stage combat, stage makeup and a trip to a Broadway matinee. For more information, contact Susan Kalman, Theatre Arts Director, at 516-484-1545 ext 110, skalman@sjjcc.org

JCC Swim Training Camp - Ages: 6 and up
JCC Swim Training Camp develops and enhances the participant's approach to swim training. Must be able to complete 6 laps in the pool. Additional benefits include in depth stroke analysis, discussions on training and performance, generalized dietary guidelines. For more information, contact Marshall Kurland, Aquatics Director at 516-484-1545, ext. 162, mkurland@sjjcc.org.