Programs

Juniors — 4 Year-olds

Our nurturing, experienced staff and small group size gives each child the attention he or she needs to have a positive first camp experience. Juniors take part in a variety of activities, including daily Red Cross swim instruction, where the emphasis is on participation, building confidence and having fun.

Explorers — K–2nd Grade

The Explorers non-stop schedule focuses on activities that build skills, boost self esteem and create memories. Groups are single-gender and grade-level specific, allowing age-appropriate programming that offers new experiences and options each summer. Campers swim daily, with time for both instructional and free swim. Field trip frequency and destinations are determined by grade level.

Trailblazers — 3rd–6th Grade

Trailblazers choose their own specialty activities, and fourth, fifth and sixth graders also choose out-of-camp specialities. Campers gain independence and strengthen leadership skills, take on new challenges and build lifelong friendships. Trailblazers’ jam-packed schedule includes weekly field trips, twice-daily swimming and a special camp overnighter.  

Sports — 3rd–6th Grade

This all-action program emphasizes skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork and personal growth through fun skill drills, daily contests, game play and team-building activities. Campers swim twice daily and enjoy a MLB game and other sports-themed field trips.

2+2+4 — 4th–6th Grade (Day/Overnight Camp Combo)

This one-of-a-kind program helps campers make the leap from day to overnight camp with ease. Campers spend two great weeks at day camp getting to know their camp group and staff. Then they all travel together to JCC’s Camp Chi. At Chi, campers experience a summer’s worth of overnight camp fun in two exciting weeks. Campers return to day camp for the final four weeks of the summer.

Try Chi Post-Camp — 3rd–6th Grade

Try overnight camp! Campers and staff head up to JCC’s Camp Chi overnight camp in the Dells for four days and three nights of cabin life, water skiing, horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, late night camp fires and more. For campers enrolled in a JCC day camp program only.

If you have Toddlers or Preschoolers, Florence G. Heller JCC (773.871.6780) and Hyde Park JCC (773.753.3080) have great summer programs! Call for more information.