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 this summer!
Springfield, MA | Ages 5+ | June 22 - August 21, 2026
If you are ready, you can register here.
Or keep reading to find out about all the ways your child(ren) can have a summer of fun at camp. ☀️
An ACA-accredited, full-day camp experience
Sponsor a summer of fun and friendship!
From underwriting a week of arts or sports to helping us purchase a new maker cart or sun shade, your sponsorship gift will have a meaningful impact at camp. Explore our summer camp sponsorship opportunities and help us deliver high-quality, enriching programming while keeping camp affordable and accessible for every family.
Why Come to Camp at the Springfield JCC?
Our ACA-accredited program provides an authentic, outdoor day camp experience for children ages 5+, plus a Counselors in Training program for teens ages 14-15. Choose from traditional camp, inclusion camp for campers with different abilities, or 2-4-1 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 our pool, conquer the ropes course, master archery, or get active with many other indoor and outdoor sports and games. They can take a quieter moment to create something special in our arts & crafts sessions. They can connect with 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
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
Enjoy one more week of camp at 2-4-1 Sports Camp! Play lots of sports and have lots of fun
ACA Accreditation - and What That Means to You and Your Child
As camp professionals, we understand that your biggest concern is for the safety of your child. We also know that you want your child to be happy and thriving while they are at camp. We share those same goals, which is why we have taken the added step of becoming an accredited camp through the American Camp Association (ACA).
ACA accreditation means that our camp has submitted to a transparent, thorough review of our entire operation by the ACA - from staff qualifications and training to emergency management - and complied with the highest standards in the industry. It demonstrates our commitment to quality camp programming and to the health, safety, and overall well-being of our campers and staff.
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You can verify our accreditation status at any time by visiting www.ACAcamps.org or by calling 1-800-428-CAMP.
Rooted in Jewish Values - Open to All
Each week at camp, we explore a different Jewish value, brought to life through meaningful and enjoyable activities. These values are helpful for everyone in everyday life, and campers are supported to understand each value and how they can live it out at camp, at home, and at school.
Tzedeka | Giving charity
We teach our campers to give back to those in need in order to create a more just society.
V'ahavta L'araecha kamocha | Love your neighbor as yourself
We treat everyone in our camp community with the same love and respect that we would want them to give to us.
Tikun Olam | Repair the world
It is not our job to fix every problem, but everyone is responsible for doing what they can to make the world a better place.
Pekuach Nefesh | Save a life
Saving just one life, even your own, is as important as saving the entire world.
Shmirat Haguf | Take care of your body
We are thankful for our amazing bodies and take care of them by making healthy choices.
G’milut Chasadim | Do acts of kindness
Treating everyone with kindness is one way we can all help make the world a better and happier place.
Shmirat HaTeva | Take care of the earth
We do everything we can to take care of the earth so that it is here for future generations.
Hakarat Hatov | Call out the good
It is important to say thank you for all of the hard work everyone puts in to making our summer together spectacular.
Summer camp at the J, while rooted in Jewish values, is open to children of all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs - every child is welcome here!
Camp Chat
Keep up-to-date with all the exciting news about summer camp in our blog!
Affordable and Flexible
We work hard to make summer camp affordable. Financial aid 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.
Find out more about dates, rates, and registration here.
Happy Campers = Happy Families
“My son had such an amazing time at camp! He came home every day excited to tell me about new friends, fun activities, and all the adventures he got to try. As a parent, it was wonderful to see his confidence grow and to know he was in such a positive and supportive environment. We’re so grateful for the memories he made this summer!”
for Landon B 📸
“My daughter felt so proud of being able to get up and perform her talent for the camp and loved how they cheered her on.”
for Isabelle L, age 5
"My girls REALLY loved camp. They loved the other kids they met, I thought it was great they were so exposed to such rich diversity of students, and they liked the camp counselors they had. I saw the relationship building in action each day, and you don't see that everywhere! My girls said they want to come back and earlier than we did this year. I loved the wide variety of activities they had and that a good amount of time was spent outdoors. Great value for what we received! THANK YOU!"
for Elizabeth B, age 12
We are looking forward to your campers joining us at camp for a summer of fun! ☀️ Register now!
Have questions about summer camp?
If you have questions or would like a tour of camp, please email Stephanie Albano, Camp and Elementary Director, who will be happy to help.
*This camp must comply with regulations of the MDPH and be licensed by the LBOH.
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.
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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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