CAMP SIMCHAH
Entering Grades 1-7
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm*
Camp Simchah campers will have a blast with the classic JCCNS camp-model that we all know and love! Our shared campus with Epstein Hillel School allows for experiences both inside and out! Campers will enjoy daily rotations of Instructional Swim in our beautiful outdoor pool, Arts & Crafts, Sports & Games, Science & Nature, and some exciting, new, counselor-led group games, including use of our Gaga Pit!
Each week finishes off with our Shabbat Showcase — songs, performances, presentations & displays — a time for campers to showcase what they have accomplished that week! Plus, Spirit Days will help fill our activity-filled weeks with even more fun! Campers entering 3rd-7th grades may choose to register for some weeks of Camp Simchah and other weeks of Simchah Specialty Camps. Campers can choose the programs they’re most interested in to craft the ultimate summer!
We are also bringing back our camp overnights with fun evening activities for campers grades 3+ (or sleep-under with early pickup for campers in 1st and 2nd grade).
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.
Questions?
Contact Jonathan Heller, Camp Simchah Director, at jheller@jccns.com or Abbey Dion,
Camp Simchah Assistant Director, at adion@jccns.com.
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.
Welcoming our new Camp Simchah Directors!
Jonathan Heller
Camp Simchah Director
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.
Abbey Dion
Camp Simchah Assistant Director
Abbey Dion is thrilled to join the Camp Simchah staff as Assistant Director for Summer 2026! Abby has over 20 years of experience working with children from preschool through sixth grade. She started her career at Seaside Nursery School and now teaches fourth grade at Village School. Abby has also directed summer programs, tutors students, coaches cross country and track, and teaches fitness classes.
Daily Activities
Campers attend daily from 9am-4pm. Simchah campers will have daily rotations of classic camp activities, such as Arts and Crafts, Science and Nature, Core Values/Service Learning, Free Swim, and Music. Our oldest camper groups will also get a taste of the Specialty camp offerings within their weekly schedule.
* 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.
2026 Dates & Rates
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CAMP SIMCHAH FAMILY HANDBOOK 2026
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CAMP SIMCHAH SPECIALTY
Our Specialty Camps are for older campers, entering grades 3-7, and focus on one special skill, in addition to a sample of our regular camp activities.
CAMP SIMCHAH SPECIALTY
ENTERING GRADES 3-7
CAMP SIMCHAH
Entering Grades 1-7
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm*
Camp Simchah campers will have a blast with the classic JCCNS camp-model that we all know and love! Our shared campus with Epstein Hillel School allows for experiences both inside and out! Campers will enjoy daily rotations of Instructional Swim in our beautiful outdoor pool, Arts & Crafts, Sports & Games, Science & Nature, and some exciting, new, counselor-led group games, including use of our Gaga Pit!
Each week finishes off with our Shabbat Showcase — songs, performances, presentations & displays — a time for campers to showcase what they have accomplished that week! Plus, Spirit Days will help fill our activity-filled weeks with even more fun! Campers entering 3rd-7th grades may choose to register for some weeks of Camp Simchah and other weeks of Simchah Specialty Camps. Campers can choose the programs they’re most interested in to craft the ultimate summer!
We are also bringing back our camp overnights with fun evening activities for campers grades 3+ (or sleep-under with early pickup for campers in 1st and 2nd grade).
Questions?
Contact Heather Gravelese, Camp Simchah Director, at hgravelese@jccns.com.
Daily Activities
Campers attend daily from 9am-4pm. Simchah campers will have daily rotations of classic camp activities, such as Arts and Crafts, Science and Nature, Core Values/Service Learning, Free Swim, and Music. Our oldest camper groups will also get a taste of the Specialty camp offerings within their weekly schedule.
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.
* 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.
2024 DATES & RATES
Download PDF
CAMP SIMCHAH FAMILY HANDBOOK 2024
Download PDF
CAMP SIMCHAH SPECIALTY
Our Specialty Camps are for older campers, entering grades 3-7, and focus on one special skill, in addition to a sample of our regular camp activities.
CAMP SIMCHAH SPECIALTY
ENTERING GRADES 3-7