CAMP SIMCHAH SPECIALTY
ENTERING GRADES 3-7
Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm
Campers who want to spend more focused time on specific activities will have fun developing skills, while also learning the ways in which communication and team-building impact their individual performance. Campers will have the benefit of our incredible aquatics program, as they receive daily instructional swim lessons and also spend their days working on their specialty.
Camp Simchah Specialty campers attend daily from 9am-4pm, and will dive into their chosen Simchah Specialty camp for an engaging, fun, and in-depth camp experience. Our Spirit Days will also be part of the Simchah Specialty camp fun! Campers may choose to register for some weeks of Camp Simchah Specialty and other weeks of Camp Simchah. Choose the programs they’re most interested in to craft a summer they will love!
Questions?
Contact Heather Gravelese, Camp Simchah Director, at hgravelese@jccns.com.
שמחה
What is Simchah?
The Hebrew word Simchah means Happiness and Joy. At Camp Simchah, we believe in the power of Camp and the power of Happiness and Joy — so we’ve selected these principles that guide everything we do at camp.
Camp Simchah Specialty Camps 2025
Sports (Weeks 1 & 5)
This camp is an athlete’s dream! Our coaches, handpicked for their sporting and instructional expertise, provide guidance on a wide range of sports, while challenging campers through scrimmages and games. Sports include soccer, basketball, dodgeball, wiffle ball, street hockey, flag football, lacrosse, gaga ball and more! Campers will learn sports tips and important lessons such as sportsmanship, respect, self-discipline, and teamwork.
Art (Weeks 2 & 8)
Get ready to explore some of the most popular art trends on Pinterest and YouTube in this new camp. Activities will include Hydro-dipping, Graffiti, Splatter Painting, Marbling and more. This camp will be full of creativity, fun, and getting messy and will certainly produce some awesome masterpieces!
Tennis (Week 3)
Campers will learn fundamentals and improve their game through footwork drills, games, strategy, and match play while having fun on the courts! It is recommended that Campers bring their own racquets.
Travel (Weeks 4 & 9*)
Who is ready for some fun summer adventure? Travel Camp is ready to take you to a variety of fun and exciting places all around the North Shore. We’ll hop on a bus in the morning at the JCCNS, travel to one of our carefully selected destinations and we’ll have a fabulous time enjoying summertime! Campers entering Grades 3 and up may register for this amazing, fun-filled camp.
*In order to attend Week 9 of Summer at the J, campers must attend at least 3 weeks during weeks 1-8. Campers may choose to register for some weeks of Camp Simchah and other weeks of Simchah Specialty Camps.
Dance (Week 6)
Campers will take the stage and learn how to dance just like their pop star idols! Whether they aspire to be the next Taylor Swift or Selena Gomez, the spotlight is on as our dancers transform into superstars. Throughout the week, campers will learn choreography and technique from our awesome dance camp instructors as they create amazing performances worthy of a world tour!
Pickleball (Week 7)
Campers will learn fundamentals and improve their game through footwork drills, games, strategy, and match play while having fun on the courts! It is recommended that Campers bring their own paddles.
This camp is an athlete’s dream! Our coaches, handpicked for their sporting and instructional expertise, provide guidance on a wide range of sports, while challenging campers through scrimmages and games. Sports include soccer, basketball, dodgeball, wiffle ball, street hockey, flag football, lacrosse, gaga ball and more! Campers will learn sports tips and important lessons such as sportsmanship, respect, self-discipline, and teamwork.
Get ready to explore some of the most popular art trends on Pinterest and YouTube in this new camp. Activities will include Hydro-dipping, Graffiti, Splatter Painting, Marbling and more. This camp will be full of creativity, fun, and getting messy and will certainly produce some awesome masterpieces!
Campers will learn fundamentals and improve their game through footwork drills, games, strategy, and match play while having fun on the courts! It is recommended that Campers bring their own racquets.
Who is ready for some fun summer adventure?SummerattheJSimchahTravel Camp is ready to take you to a variety of fun and exciting places all around the North Shore. We’ll hop on a bus in the morning at the JCCNS, travel to one of our carefully selected destinations and we’ll have a fabulous time enjoying summertime! Campers entering Grades 3 and up may register for this amazing, fun-filled camp.
This camp is an athlete’s dream! Our coaches, handpicked for their sporting and instructional expertise, provide guidance on a wide range of sports, while challenging campers through scrimmages and games. Sports include soccer, basketball, dodgeball, wiffle ball, street hockey, flag football, lacrosse, gaga ball and more! Campers will learn sports tips and important lessons such as sportsmanship, respect, self-discipline, and teamwork.
Campers will take the stage and learn how to dance just like their pop star idols! Whether they aspire to be the next Taylor Swift or Selena Gomez, the spotlight is on as our dancers transform into superstars. Throughout the week, campers will learn choreography and technique from our awesome dance camp instructors as they create amazing performances worthy of a world tour!
Campers will learn fundamentals and improve their game through footwork drills, games, strategy, and match play while having fun on the courts! It is recommended that Campers bring their own racquets.
Get ready to explore someof the most popular art trends on Pinterest and YouTube in this new camp. Activities will include Hydro-dipping, Graffiti, Splatter Painting, Marbling and more. This camp will be full of creativity, fun, and getting messy and will certainly produce some awesome masterpieces!
Who is ready for some fun summer adventure?SummerattheJSimchahTravel Camp is ready to take you to a variety of fun and exciting places all around the North Shore. We’ll hop on a bus in the morning at the JCCNS, travel to one of our carefully selected destinations and we’ll have a fabulous time enjoying summertime! Campers entering Grades 3 and up may register for this amazing, fun-filled camp.
Get ready to shoot some hoops! Our Basketball Specialty Camp teaches fundamentals of the sport while players improve their game through drills and games, all while having fun! All levels welcome!
Get ready to explore some of the most popular art trends currently featured on Pinterest and YouTube. Activities include hydro-dipping, graffiti, splatter painting, marbling, and more. Campers will get creative and messy all while having fun. And of course, we’ll be producing some awesome masterpieces to take home!
Our Tennis Specialty Camp teaches fundamentals of the sport while players improve their game through footwork drills, games, strategy, and match play… with a heavy focus on having fun on the courts! All levels welcome! Please note: It is recommended that campers bring their own racquets each day.
Our Sports Specialty Camp is your athlete’s dream come true! Our Camp Simchah coaches, handpicked for their sporting and instructional expertise, provide guidance on a wide range of sports, while challenging campers through fun scrimmages and games. Daily sports include soccer, basketball, dodgeball, wiffle ball, street hockey, flag football, lacrosse, gaga, and more! Campers learn important lessons and skills including sportsmanship, respect, self-discipline, and the importance of teamwork.
Campers will take the stage and learn how to dance just like their pop star idols! Whether they aspire to be the next Taylor Swift or Selena Gomez, the spotlight is on as our dancers transform into superstars. Throughout the week, campers will learn choreography and technique from our awesome dance camp instructors as they create amazing performances worthy of a world tour!
Campers will learn fundamentals and improve their game through footwork drills, games, strategy, and match play while having fun on the courts! It is recommended that Campers bring their own racquets each day.
Campers will create their own clay pieces all week long. Learn how to form pinch pots, create mystical animals, jewelry, and “catch-all” trays. Campers will create their own masterpieces from clay, then add the finishing touches with paint. Learn about and work with diverse types of clay to produce unique, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Ready for some fun summer adventure? Summer at the J Simchah Travel Camp takes our campers to a variety of fun and exciting places all around the North Shore. Hop on our bus in the morning at the JCCNS, travel to one of our carefully selected destinations, and have a fabulous time enjoying summertime!
Potential destinations include Stone Zoo, Paddle Boarding with SUP East Coast Style in Marblehead/Swampscott, Beantown Adventure Ropes Course, Richardson’s, and Boston Aquarium. Campers entering 3rd grade and up may register for this amazing, fun-filled camp.
*Daily required items lists including water bottle, towel, sunscreen, etc. will be recommended for each trip day.
* 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 Director.
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