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Mix and match camp programs, sign up for as many different camps and weeks as you wish. Different experiences are provided on a weekly/bi-weekly basis to ensure your child has the opportunity to experience everything Camp JCC has to offer!

 

Spend your week(s) exploring your favorite interests and discovering new hobbies! Whether your camper chooses a Specialty Camp or Traditional Camp, everyone will attend Camp JCC from 8:00-3:30pm daily! 

 

Camp is available on a flexible, week-by-week basis June 8 - August 14, 2026 (10 weeks total). Drop-off begins at 8:00am. All campers should arrive by 8:30am! Pick up begins at 3:00pm. All campers must be picked up by 3:30pm! 

 

  • $25 deposit per session is due at the time of registration. All deposits are non-refundable.
  • One time registration fee of $50 per camper is due at the time of enrollment. (This fee is waived on Kick-Off to Camp Day - January 25!)
  • A 2.8% credit card convenience fee will be added to all credit card transactions.

Traditional Camp 

 

Weeks 1-10 

June 8 - August 14  I Students Entering Grades: 1-5

Weekly Cost: $290 Member / $390 Non-Member*

*after May 8th: $340 Member / $440 Guest

 

Arts and crafts, swimming, free choice, structured themed activities and physical education will take place throughout the day! Campers will be in small groups, interacting with their peers and counselors. The entirety of the day will be spent outside on campus! Come explore, learn and have a blast with us this summer at Camp JCC! 

Pre-Teen Camp Track

 

Weeks 1-10 

June 8 - August 14  I Students Entering Grades: 6-8

Weekly Cost: $290 Member / $390 Non-Member*

*after May 8th: $340 Member / $440 Guest

 

Separate from the 1st-5th grade Traditional Campers, students in grades 6th-8th will take on Camp JCC through a different lens — complete with team building activities, service learning projects, and even STEM challenges! Learn the value of being a leader, working as part of a team, and having a blast with counselors and peers! Time for physical activity, exploration, and extended swim time are just a few of the perks to our “pre-teen camp track.” We can’t wait to welcome our future leaders to Camp JCC!

Specialty Camps

 

Weeks 1-10 

June 8 - August 14  I Prices & Ages Vary

 

All campers (traditional and specialty) participate in morning activities together, including morning snack, daily swimming, and activities with their peers. After lunch, those in specialty camps will go with their small groups to spend the afternoon participating in their specialty camp activities. Specialty camp programming runs Monday-Thursday, but prices include the whole week, including Friday Fun Days! Take a look in the Camp Guide to get an idea of specialty camps offered!

You Belong at Camp JCC!


 

  • Morning (8:00-10:45am): Drop off and pick up will take place at the Camp Pavilion. Drop off begins at 8 am. All campers are expected to arrive before 8:30 am. Grades 1-3: Swim from 8:45-9:45am followed by morning round up from 9:45-10:45am. Grades 4-8: Morning round-up from 8:30-9:45am followed by swim from 9:45-10:45am.
  • Lunch (10:45-11:30am): Parents may pack a lunch for their campers or elect to purchase boxed lunches. This year, there will only be afternoon snacks for campers.
  • Afternoon (11:30am-3:00pm): Specialty campers will go to their specialty camps. Traditional campers will get their sunscreen, bug spray, and, if needed, get ready for a field trip. On occasion we will have a special visitor. 2:30-3:00pm: Campers will finish cleaning and packing up. Following this all campers will get together for the Afternoon Round down.
  • Pick Up Time (3:00-3:30pm): Children will enjoy an afternoon snack with their peers while awaiting departure. All campers will be in their own areas working on a community project or activity.

 

​Aftercare is available from 3:30-5:30pm daily. All campers must be picked up by 5:30pm.

  • 5-Day Option: $150 per week
  • 3-Day Option: $110 per week

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Swimming at Camp

  • All campers should bring a swimsuit, towel, goggles (if needed), and a swim bag to put wet clothes in.
  • Grades 1-3 swim from 8:45am-9:45am. All campers must be at camp by 8:30am so they have time to get ready for swimming. Please make sure your campers are in a swimsuit when they get dropped off.
  • Grades 4-8 swim from 9:45am-10:45am. All campers should be at camp by 8:30am for the Morning Round Up. If they come in swim wear, please have them wear a t-shirt and shorts over a swimsuit as they will first be participating in Morning Round Up and a morning activity.

 

Dates & Times

  • Camp is available on a flexible, week-by-week basis.
  • Drop-off begins at 8 a.m. All campers should arrive by 8:30 a.m.
  • Pick up begins at 3:00 p.m. All campers must be picked up by 3:30 p.m. unless enrolled in aftercare.
  • Drop-off and pick up are at the camp pavillion.

Lunches & Snacks

  • We provide a Kosher-style, nut-free afternoon snack each day.
  • If packing, please provide a kosher-style (with meat and dairy kept separate) and nut-free lunch Monday-Thursday.
  • Free Friday Cookouts for all campers!
  • Daily Kosher lunch available for purchase at the time of registration! *If your child has any dietary restrictions, please list it on your medical form.
    • Camp JCC offers kosher-style, nut-free boxed lunches available for purchase M-Th. $35 per week for boxed lunches.
Recognizing the need to service all members of the entire community regardless of their ability to pay the full cost of programs or membership, the Shaw JCC of Akron offers financial assistance to those experiencing financial hardships. It is our sincere hope that families and individuals will never be denied participation in JCC programs because of financial reasons. We understand that asking for assistance may be difficult; therefore, we strive to make the process easy, confidential and as fair as possible. Please click HERE for the Financial Assistance Form.