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Summer Camp

Find Your Place at Camp!

At summer camp at the J, campers have fun and make memories all summer long. Our camps are a safe and happy place where campers can try new activities and make new friends.

We invite your campers to join us next summer! Registration for summer 2026 will open in January 2026. In the meantime, check out our camp blog to learn about all the ways our campers had a summer of fun at the J! ☀️

An ACA-accredited, full-day camp experience

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Find out all the exciting news from summer camp in our blog!

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Why Come to Camp at the Springfield JCC?

Our ACA-accredited program provides a full-day, authentic camp experience for children entering grades K-8, plus a Leaders-in-Training program for teens entering grades 9-10. In summer 2025, our campers chose from traditional camp, inclusion camp or a specialty sports camp, all located on our 20-acre campus on the Springfield/Longmeadow line.

Every day, campers enjoy a wide range of exciting activities. They can swim in the pool, conquer our ropes course, master archery, play pickleball or any number of other indoor and outdoor sports and games. They can take a quieter moment to create something special in our arts and crafts sessions. They can learn a little more about Jewish culture and customs through engaging Jewish activities and celebrations.

During the summer, campers build friendships, confidence and independence. Our caring counselors help them to meet and mingle with friends new and old, to take safe risks, and to develop new skills.

Pick the Perfect Camp for Your Child - Summer 2025 Options

Traditional Camp

Enjoy summer days filled with swimming, sports and outdoor fun at Traditional Camp

Inclusion Camp

Inclusion Camp welcomes and supports children with different abilities to participate with peers at camp

2-4-1 Sports Camp

Play lots of sports and have lots of fun at 2-4-1 Sports Camp
NEW for 2025

Affordable and Accessible

We work hard to make summer camp affordable and accessible. Financial assistance is available for traditional and inclusion camp, and we accept vouchers from the Seven Hills state assistance program for traditional camp. Our schedule is flexible to fit yours – book from just one week and make use of pre- and post-camp hours as needed.

Have questions about summer camp?

Please email Stephanie Albano who will be happy to help.
*** This camp must comply with regulations of the MDPH and be licensed by the LBOH

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Camp Funds

More than $500,000 has been awarded in scholarships at the Camp. Thank you to the following scholarships for their help annually:

  • The Morris Dane Campership Fund, established by the Dane Family to honor the memory of their father, husband and past president of the J.
  • The Norman Cooper Fund supports the whole J. Norman was a social worker at the JCC who is remembered for his special commitment to our Community.
  • The Kenneth Gotlib Campership Fund was established by his parents to honor the graduate of the JCC Preschool and Heritage Academy, an active J Camper and swim team participant.
  • The Szafran family created the Jordan Szafran Scholarship Fund to honor the memory of their son, Jordan, who was an avid sports camper and Cudas swim team member.
  • The David and Ruth Bennett Camp Scholarship Fund was established because the family wanted to make it possible for all who wish to enjoy a Jewish JCC summer camp experience.
  • The Rabbi Mark Dov Shapiro Memorial Fund for Social Justice aims to help lower-income families send their children to summer camp at the Springfield JCC. The fund honors the life and legacy of Rabbi Mark Dov Shapiro, a beloved spiritual leader who passed away in July 2020.

  • Vi Uretsky Camp Scholarship Fund was established by Francine Uretsky Beranbaum and Susan Uretsky Strauss in memory of their mother Vi to provide need-based scholarships for JCC Summer Campers and honor her legacy of caring for children and helping people in need.

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