On Black Friday, November 28, registration for Camp JCC Summer 2026 opened.
Opening camp registration on Black Friday is not an accident. Through the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and New Year’s seasons, families travel to be together and often have their own traditions of how time is spent during these celebratory times. Some mark the occasions with bargain hunting, some brave the outdoor temperatures with a hot beverage in the cold crisp air, some craft and decorate, and some think about the gift giving associated with this time of year.
It has become a Camp JCC tradition to open summer registration on the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday. Even though this is not when the camp community is together and Camp JCC does not want to compete with holiday traditions and celebrations, plenty of connections to summer camp can be found during this season.
The first connection is the season itself. With short hours of daylight and the cooler temperatures, thoughts of the long warm summer days and knowing that these seasons will return to summer is something to look forward to. The second connection is that special feeling of being with loved ones. That feeling of connection and joy is what brings people back to camp year after year. And finally, as holidays gifts are considered, it is important to remember that Camp JCC is not just an excellent summer camp. Camp JCC is a place where children, teens, and young adults connect, build community, learn, play, and grow with each other. The skills, friendships, memories, and joys of Camp JCC are not limited to two summer months; they stay with campers and staff throughout the year and, in fact, for many future years. The gift of summer camp lasts well beyond the winter giving season.
Camp JCC Summer Camp is open to every rising Kindergartener through 8th grader this coming summer. In the Black Friday spirit, Camp JCC is offering an early bird registration special through December 31. Staff and Counselor-In Training applications will be available soon. More information, pricing, and registration can be found at www.campjcc.org.
Camp JCC registration: A Black Friday tradition
