Camp JCC wrapped up another successful Winter Camp to conclude a fun filled 2024. More than 50 children attended the camp during the two weeks of school holiday closures, enjoying the “Camp JCC Winter Cabin” with each day featuring its own song as its theme for the “Winter Cabin Playlist.” The playlist included such classics such as Cold as Ice, Sweater Weather, Light One Candle, So much funnikah, Eternal Flame, The Final Countdown, Light My Fire, and Ice Ice Baby.
Winter-themed or song-related crafts, indoor games and sports, STEM projects, daily free swim, and Israeli culture with Tidewater’s Shinshinim Danielle Hartman and Emily Patyuk were part of each day. With Hanukah coinciding with Winter Camp, campers also enjoyed a dreidel competition, latkes, daily candle lighting, gelt, and a special game of Hanukah/Winter Camp jeopardy. Beyond the latkes, campers enjoyed culinary creations of their own – making chocolate balls, ice cream in a bag, and s’mores. And for the first time, Camp JCC hosted a New Year’s Noon celebration complete with a countdown, balloons, and lots of cheering.
As a part of the Camp JCC School Days Out program, families were able to choose from several packages or any individual days for Winter Camp. And, since many school calendars are not aligned with each other, this option to customize schedules enabled campers to participate in their class holiday parties, holiday travel plans, and all of the fun of Camp JCC.
Camp JCC School Days Out is open to Kindergarteners through fifth graders. More information, pricing, and registration can be found at campjcc.org. Spots for Spring Break/Passover Break are already filling up, so register soon.
To learn more about Camp JCC, or to hear about year-round opportunities for teens in the community, contact Dave Flagler, director of camp and teen engagement, at DFlagler@UJFT.org or 757-452-3182
