2025 Camp at the J
June 9 – August 8
Camp at the J hours: 9am – 3:30pm
J Members: $375 a week
Public: $425 a week
Deposit: $50 a week
Bundle & Save!
Sign up for a 4-week session to save $100
Session 1: June 9 – July 3
Session 2: July 7 – August 1
J Members: $1,400 | Public: $1,600
Note: Add-ons for Before and After Crew are not included in bundles.
Before Crew
Hours: 8 – 9am
J Members: $62 a week
Public: $72 a week
After Crew
Hours: 3:30 – 6pm
J Members: $82.50 a week
Public: $103 a week
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Financial Assistance
Mayerson JCC Financial Aid – This is need-based financial aid. If you are interested in applying, please email or call the JCC Membership Director, Ariel Gamm at 513.792.5652 or [email protected].
Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Savings Account Program – This is need-based funding available to families that live at or below 300% of the Federal poverty. Children must be between the age of 6 and 18. Families that qualify will receive $500 per child. To learn more, visit the following website here.
Please reach out to Camp Director, Jake Preston at [email protected] or 513.722.7245
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Camp Activities
Mayerson JCC summer camp offers a variety of fun and educational programming. Camp activities include archery, arts and crafts, sports, drama, and much more. These activities foster friendship, build confidence, and offer opportunities for campers to learn new skills.
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Jewish Values
Cincinnati’s Camp at the J incorporates values-based learning where children learn about core values of respect, kindness, and community. Campers learn about Israel and international Jewish life through Jewish culture. At the end of each week, we gather for Shabbat Sing, where we celebrate our JCC camp community and give out weekly awards.
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Age Groups
Campers are divided into age-appropriate co-ed groups. Bunk sizes encourage small-group bonding. These groups are designed for what grade your child will be in the upcoming year.
- Pioneers (ages 4 – 5, must be in kindergarten)
- Trailblazer (ages 6 – 8)
- Raiders (ages 9 – 11)
- Quest (ages 12 – 13)
No one shall be denied admission to our camp, or to the benefits of our program services because of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap.
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Work at Camp
Working at Camp at the J offers invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else!
Summer 2025 Camp Staff applications coming soon!
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Wellness at Camp at the J
Our goal at Camp at the J is to serve the whole child, from supporting their physical and mental wellness to weaving in Jewish cultural education, and making sure they just have a lot of fun!
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ACA Accreditation
Camp at the J is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Accreditation demonstrates accountability, credibility, and commitment to the highest standards for risk management, child development, aquatics, and health care. It means that Camp at the J complies with up to 300 ACA health, safety, and program quality standards.
2024 Camp at the J Sponsors
Presenting:
Sandler Family
Platinum:
Jen & John Stein
Montgomery Pediatric Dentistry
Gold:
Evelyn & Marc Fisher
Lauren & Robert Smyjunas
Cassinelli, Shanker & Associates Orthodontics
Silver:
Dr. Marc Schneider & The Christ Hospital Physicians – Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Kai & Sara Bitter
In-Kind:
Shomrei Olam
DJ Toad
Main Event
Marx Hot Bagels
Contact Rick Lefton at [email protected] about sponsorship opportunities for Summer 2025.
FAQs
We have a public rate, but J Members will receive a reduced rate. More information on becoming a member, please contact our membership at [email protected]
Camp at the J strives to include all campers. We do not deny admission to our camp, or to the benefits of our program services because of race, color, national origin, gender identity, ability, or age.
Advocates are trained staff assigned to campers with a range of learning, developmental, and/or physical disabilities. Advocates work in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio with campers to further support camper success at camp.
Need-based financial aid may be available. Please contact our Membership Director Ariel Gamm for more information at 513.792.5652 or [email protected].
Campers should pack each day:
- Packed lunch
- Water bottle
- Snacks
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunscreen
Please label all camper belongings with full name to ensure items return with them each day.
Campers should wear comfortable shorts and t-shirts that are okay to get dirty. For your child’s safety, socks and sneakers (closed toe and heel) are required. Sandals, Crocs, and flip-flops may be packed for swimming or water activities. Pioneers and Trailblazers campers are encouraged to wear their swimsuit under their clothing to camp as they will swim daily before lunch.
All campers will receive one camp T-shirt for FREE.
Your child’s name, photograph, or video clip may be used by the J in news articles and publications unless we receive a written objection prior to the first day of camp. If you would to request your child not be used in future publicity, please contact us at [email protected].
In the event of a minor accident or injury, first aid will be administered on site. Should the accident or injury require more than basic first aid, 911 will be called and your child will be treated by a professional EMS or transported to the hospital. In this event, a parent or guardian will be contacted immediately.
The J has a ratio of lifeguards to patrons 1:25. We hire only experienced/certified lifeguards and provide mandatory periodic testing and in-service training sessions. J lifeguards will always wear hip packs containing basic emergency equipment.
Campers will have the opportunity to take a swim test with our lifeguards each Monday. Campers who do not pass will take daily swim lessons until they can pass the swim test.
We do not offer a sibling discount. If your family has a membership through the JCC, we do have need-based financial aid available. Please contact our Membership Director Ariel Gamm for more information at 513.792.5652 or [email protected].
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