Welcome to Camp!

We are so excited for Summer 2026!

June 22 to August 21

Last Chance for Early Bird Discount!

Enroll and pay by March 1 to receive Early Bird discount of $10 per week!

Please email sgreenfield@jccns.com after you have completed your registration to receive this discount.

When the sun is shining and school is out, Summer at the J Camp is the place to be!

From KinderCampers (2 years, 9 months to entering Kindergarten) to LITs (entering 8th or 9th grade) our award-winning summer camps offer something for everyone! KinderCamp is THE most fun place to be for local little ones offering daily art, stories, music and swimming, while Camp Simchah (entering grades 1-7) introduces kids to the wonder of traditional summer camp through a day filled with traditional camp activities, fun in the pool, Spirit Days, and more all while fostering a love of camp, community and friendship. For a more activity-specific experience, our engaging Simchah Specialty camp offers Tennis, Art, Sports and a Travel Camp!

Our Preschool Summer Program is designed for children who are 3 years old but are not quite ready for our outdoor summer camp.

Join us this summer for a fun, enriching adventure where together we can grow, learn, explore and make new friends.

Summer at the J

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Camp Simchah is Hiring!

Join our amazing team and get ready for a Summer to Remember! Camp Simchah is looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and caring team members to join us for an incredible season.

Sunday, June 22 11:00am-1:00pm

Camp Open House at the Outdoor Pool

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Explore the camp area!

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KinderCamp Director
Heather Greenberg
hgreenberg@jccns.com

KinderCamp Assistant Director
Sheri Schapiro
sschapiro@jccns.com

Jonathan Heller

Camp Simchah Director
Jonathan Heller
jheller@jccns.com

Camp Simchah is thrilled to welcome Jonathan Heller as our new Camp Simchah Director!
Read more about Jonathan.

Melissa Caplan

Inclusion Co-Directors
Melissa Caplan
mcaplan@jccns.com

Zach Dixey
zdixey@jccns.com

Preschool Summer/Early Childhood Director
Stephanie Walsh
swalsh@jccns.com

2026 Dates and Rates

(2026 rates available soon!)

Summer at the J Camp 2026 Dates and Rates

5-day week required for all camps. Spirit Days and Specialties are subject to change.

Extended Care: must sign up for all 5 days. 3-year-old afternoon extended care campers will participate in our indoor KinderCamp programming in the main JCCNS building. 4 and 5 year olds will have KinderCamp Enrichments 1:00pm-4:00pm at the outdoor pool.

All campers must be potty trained. 3-year-old Children who are not yet potty-trained or who are not quite ready for our outdoor KinderCamp may opt for our Preschool Summer Program.

* Simchah campers with siblings in KinderCamp or our Early Childhood Program may opt for a 1:00pm early dismissal from camp for all days. Inclusion campers may coordinate a shortened camp day with our Inclusion Directors.

**Preschool Summer Spirit Day may be different from KinderCamp Spirit Day.

***Epstein Hillel School STEM camp has an additional $100 materials fee.

Summer at the J

Welcoming Jonathan Heller as our new Camp Simchah Director!

Jonathan Heller

Jonathan is no stranger to camp Simchah… he spent many summers as a camper and later served as a counselor and assistant director.  He is a true veteran Jewish camp and education leader with more than 30 years of experience working with children and families, having recently completed his 25th summer as Director of Camp Hadar, a Jewish day camp in New Hampshire. Jonathan brings deep experience in staff leadership, program design, and long-term camp sustainability and we are thrilled to have him!

Jonathan is also a Grade 6 Math and Science Teacher and Lead Teacher in the Marblehead Public Schools. He lives in Marblehead with his wife and two daughters and values the strong partnership between camps, schools, and families.