Summer Day Camp at the JCC
The JCC has two summer camp options: Camp Ruach, a unique Jewish day camp experience open to rising first through ninth graders and a Leaders-In-Training program for teens. Summer day camp at the J is open to children and teens of all backgrounds, cultures, and religions.
Find your friends at Camp Ruach!
Countdown to Camp:
Camp season runs June 16–August 15, 2025
Camp Registration is now open!
Camp Ruach (rising 1st-7th graders)
Registration is now open. Click below to register for your age group/camp session.
Completed Camper Enrollment Packets & full camp payment ($345 per week) are due by April 1st. All campers must have an active JCC Membership to attend.
Email Daniel “Tuxedo” Smedley or call 253-0701 ext. 107 for more information.
Whether they are here for one week or the whole summer, Camp Ruach campers come away having grown and changed, carrying a newfound sense of confidence. Here, everyone is celebrated! Feeling valued and supported, campers become strong, confident community members while gaining new abilities and having fulfilling experiences. Our energetic Camp Ruach staff work and play with our campers to ensure that they feel safe and nurtured as they have the time of their lives! Click here for the 2020 Camp Ruach podcast episode to hear more about Camp Ruach summer magic! Need-based scholarships are available through the Esther and Hyman Burstein Scholarship.
Leaders in Training Program
Leaders in Training (LIT) are an integral part of the Camp Ruach experience. As rising freshmen and sophomores in high school, these teenagers help plan and run activities, support senior staff, and help make unforgettable memories for the campers attending each session. LITs will receive special trainings, activities, and discussions geared towards building healthy communication skills, a strong work ethic, and will learn first hand what it means to be a leader. The goal of the LIT program is to help build confidence, cement leadership skills, and give real-life interpersonal experience to teens who are looking to grow into successful young adults.
Email Associate Director of Teens & Tweens Justin Greenbaum for more information.
2025 Weeks and Themes
June 16-20 קְהִילָה Kehilah (Community)
We’re kicking off camp with a week all about building connections and teamwork! Campers will create collaborative art, participate in group challenges, and explore what makes our camp community special.
Freaky Fashion: Hat Day
Camp Closed for Juneteenth on June 19
June 23-27 מִשְׂחָקִים Mischakim (Games)
Get ready for a week of play! From giant board games and live-action versions of classics to creating brand-new games, this week will be all about fun, strategy, and creativity.
Freaky Fashion: Dress like your favorite game character
June 30-July 3 מַזָּרוֹת Mazzarot (Constellations)
Prepare for a star-studded week filled with constellations and star power! We will explore the legends behind the stars, make telescopes, discover our very own star potential.
Freaky Fashion: Stars and Stripes!
Camp Closed for Independence Day on Friday July 4
July 7-11 תַּנִּינִם Taninim (Sea Monsters)
Dive into the mysteries of the deep with a week devoted to legendary creatures of the seas! This is also our water week so we will spend every day in an awesome rotation of getting soaked and then drying off!
Freaky Fashion: Fishy Fashion
July 14-18 קֶשֶׁת Keshet (Rainbow)
Celebrate the colors of the rainbow in a week full of creativity and joy. Campers will experiment with color mixing, tie-dye, and learn about the science behind rainbows.
Freaky Fashion: Show us your rainbow!!
July 21-25 תַּעֲלוּמָה Ta’aluma (Mystery)
Solve riddles, find clues, and uncover secrets! Campers will transform into detectives and spies, solving camp-wide mysteries and creating their own suspenseful stories.
Freaky Fashion: Go Under Cover!!
July 28-August 1 מְכוֹנוֹת Mechonot (Machines)
It’s time to tinker! Campers will build, design, and experiment with creative contraptions. We’ll explore the mechanics of simple machines and the engineering behind everyday inventions!
Freaky Fashion: Robots VS Aliens
August 4-8 סְפָרִים Sfarim (Books)
Step into the pages of your favorite stories! We’ll celebrate books and storytelling with writing workshops, story time adventures, and creating our own books to share.
Freaky Fashion: BOOK DAY
August 11-15 תִּיקּוּן עוֹלָם Tikkun Olam (Repair the World)
We’ll wrap up the summer with a week focused on kindness and making the world a better place. Campers will engage in acts of service, sustainability projects, and activities that show how small actions can make a big difference.
Freaky Fashion: Upcycled Fashion
