Early Childhood Camps


Sun & Fun (2 - 3 year olds)

Campers will experience the best summer-time fun in a transitional 3 or 5 day program. Days are filled with swimming in our indoor and outdoor wading pools, arts & crafts, music, sports and so much more!

Staff

  • Adult head counselors
  • Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Swim Right Certified Instructors
  • Sports, art and music/theater specialists
  • Camper to Counselor Ratio 4:1

Days and Times

  • Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, or Monday - Friday (You Choose!)

Hours

  • 9:30am - 12:00pm

What's Exciting in Sun and Fun

  • Creative arts
  • Shabbat celebration
  • Sports & Games
  • Playground & Imaginarium
  • Snack time
  • Music
  • Swimming
  • Weekly theme and special events

Click here for our Sun & Fun registration form with pricing.

KinderCamp (2½ - 5 year olds)

Sports, music, creative arts, and swimming in our indoor and outdoor wading pool are just a sneak peak into the action packed week of a JCC KinderCamper. Your child will thrive in our warm and caring environment housed in our state of the art facility. Kosher lunch is provided.

Staff

  • Adult head counselors
  • Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Swim Right Certified Instructors
  • Sports, art and music/theater specialists
  • Camper to Counselor Ratio 4:1

Days and Times

  • Monday - Friday

Hours

  • 9:30am - 1:30pm

Optional extended hours

  • 7:00am - 9:30am and/or 1:30pm - 6:15pm (6:00pm on Friday)

What's Exciting in KinderCamp

  • Camp show
  • Creative arts
  • Playground & Imaginarium
  • Music
  • Creative movement
  • Shabbat celebration
  • Sports & Games
  • Swimming
  • Weekly theme and special events
  • NEW for 5 Year Olds: ActiveZone: Exergaming Arcade and Field Trip to JCC Camps at Medford

Click here for our KinderCamp registration form with pricing.

Our Staff

  • The Early Childhood Assistant Director supervises Summer Camps at the Katz JCC
  • Adult head counselors in each bunk assisted by trained staff
  • Excellent camper/counselor ratio
  • Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Swim Right Certified Instructors
  • Counselors trained in group dynamics, child development, self-esteem and peer relationships
  • Sports, art, theater and music specialists

Grouping Campers

  • All campers are grouped (or "bunked" as it is called in camp) with their age appropriate peers
  • There are 4-5 counselors per bunk

Programs / Facility

  • Come to our Open House on May 1st to see our awesome facilities!
  • Each bunk is housed in an air-conditioned state-of-the-art room designed for young children
  • Daily swim in one of our 4 swimming pools:
    • Outdoor filtered shallow pool
    • Outdoor pool for advanced swimmers
    • Indoor instructional pool
  • 2 outdoor age appropriate playgrounds
  • Imaginarium - indoor climbing & play structure
  • Sports and games: soccer, basketball and water games
  • Full size air-conditioned gymnasium
  • Arts & Crafts and music
  • Camp show
  • Weekly theme and special events

Other Important Information

  • All camps are held at the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
  • Open House on May 1st from 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Katz JCC
  • No camp July 4th.
  • Financial assistance is available based on need. Contact Madeleine Barbano for an application, 856-424-4444 x1229.
  • Limited space is available for children with special needs through our Open Hearts / Open Doors program. For more information, contact Eileen Elias at 856-424-4444 x1114.

For more information, contact Gail Cohen at 424-4444 x1242.

Early Childhood Camps Forms & Registration
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