Camps
Some of childhood’s most meaningful memories begin at camp.
JCC camp programs provide children with opportunities to explore, play, learn, and grow in safe, supportive environments filled with friendship, adventure, and discovery. Campers build confidence, develop independence, try new activities, and create memories that last long after summer ends.
From first-time campers to returning families, camp is where lifelong friendships are formed, new experiences begin, and children discover what they’re capable of achieving.
JCC Day Camp
For more than 90 years, JCC Day Camp has provided a summer camp experience for thousands of children guided by the principles of safety, fun, discovery, friendship, and values. Housed at the scenic Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, kids experience the joy of nature while making lifelong friends.
Marvin’s Camp for Children with Special Needs
Marvin’s Camp allows children with special needs to experience the joys of summer camp. All Marvin’s Camp programs are led by highly experienced staff with degrees in special education, social work, and school psychology and is staffed by highly trained, energetic, devoted, and child-friendly counselors. We maintain low camper-to-staff ratios to ensure excellent care and attention to each camper.
Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp
Sunrise Day Camp is the world’s first full-summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings, provided completely free of charge. The Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island is the only day camp of its kind in New York City. The camp serves children from Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and nearby New Jersey.
The camp, which is located on the grounds of Staten Island Academy, serves over 200 children every year. Activities include sports, music, arts & crafts, swimming, and other games.
Recognizing the extraordinary financial demands that a child’s chronic illness can have on a family, Sunrise Day Camps and its year-round and in-hospital programs are offered completely free of charge to all children being treated for cancer and their siblings, on a non-sectarian basis. Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island is a proud member of the Sunrise Association.
Summer Sports Academies
We offer Summer Sports Academies for basketball, soccer, and flag football. These camp-like programs take place in July and August, from Monday to Friday. We also offer a Morning Splash Club, featuring swim instruction and fun in our outdoor pool, as well as a summer aquatics semester.
Community Based Camps
We also offer free camp programs at our Cornerstone, Beacon, and COMPASS sites. These programs continue the work we do at these sites throughout the year, teaching leadership skills and encouraging academic success.