Back by popular demand, Shalomaland returns for a second season to explore San Diego’s Jewish history! Guided by Dr. Joellyn Zollman, we’ll visit key sites and uncover the city’s vibrant Jewish legacy, from pioneer Louis Rose to visionary Jonas Salk, in this four-session class.

Ohr Shalom Synagogue and Banker’s Hill
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 10:30am-12:00pm

After visiting Temple Beth Israel in our last session, we now head to its second home—Ohr Shalom Synagogue. Along the way, we’ll explore Banker’s Hill and learn about Jewish life in downtown San Diego after World War II.

Exploring La Jolla through the eyes of Jonas Salk, Louis Kahn, and Roger Revelle
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 10:30am-12:00pm

In our final session, we’ll spotlight three Jewish innovators who shaped San Diego—Jonas Salk, Louis Kahn, and Roger Revelle. During our visit to the Salk Institute, we’ll explore how their work transformed North County and left a lasting impact far beyond the Jewish community.

Friday, March 6, 2026 | 6:30 PM

Join JCompany for Shabbat Shakespeare, a joyful gathering that blends the warmth of Shabbat with the magic of the Bard. Enjoy a whimsical journey into As You Like It, where disguises, mistaken identities, and tangled hearts collide in the forest—leading everyone toward a happy ending.

This special Shabbat Shakespeare experience includes a full dinner with table seating, creating a warm, communal evening of great food, meaningful connection, and live theatre you won’t forget.

David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Experience the Jewish Community Symphony in Cinematic & Classical, a thrilling journey from Vaughan Williams’ lively Overture to The Wasps to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting Sleeping Beauty Suite. Clarinetist Robert Zelickman dazzles in Weber’s Concertino, followed by John Williams’ heartfelt Viktor’s Tale and Khachaturian’s exhilarating Gayane Dances.

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM

Join JCompany for Shabbat Shakespeare, a joyful gathering that blends the warmth of Shabbat with the magic of Shakespeare. Enjoy a whimsical journey into As You Like It, where disguises, mistaken identities, and tangled hearts collide in the forest—leading everyone toward a happy ending. This ticket includes a Shabbat Tote and standard show seating, making it the perfect way to celebrate community, culture, and theatre as Shabbat begins.

Join us for a fun-filled, jam-packed, 45 minute class of music and movement with Jennifer Meltzer. We will explore and play with various instruments, sing, move our bodies, and even enjoy some special stories. Fridays (Shabbat Themed).

Wednesday Price (7 Weeks): $196 | $175 JCC Members
Friday Price (5 Weeks): $140 | $125 JCC Members

Hevra campers have an exciting summer ahead filled with a wide variety of activities including crafts, swimming, sports, and music. Don’t miss out on this fun, enriching camp experience! The first week of each session will be a traditional camp week (except Session 4, which will follow the Week 1 schedule), with the second week focused on the themed programming described below.

SESSION 1: A World of Puppetry (DURING WEEK 2)  

Campers dive into the magical world of puppetry by creating hand puppets, marionettes, and more! They’ll bring their characters to life through movement, storytelling, shadow puppetry, and beginner ventriloquism—all while letting their imaginations shine..

SESSION 2: Advanced Magic (DURING WEEK 2)

Ready to take magic to the next level? This camp is perfect for curious, creative campers eager to learn impressive new tricks—whether you’re brand new or already have experience. Campers will explore advanced illusions, sleight-of-hand, misdirection, and showmanship, while building confidence and performance skills. Get ready to amaze friends and family with magic that’s bigger, bolder, and unforgettable!

SESSION 3: A Taste of America (DURING WEEK 2)

This hands-on cooking camp celebrates the diverse flavors of the USA! Campers will spend the week preparing and tasting dishes from different regions of the country—and along the way, discover new foods they love.

SESSION 4: Marine Science Camp (DURING WEEK 1) *

Dive into the excitement of Mission Bay Aquatics Center’s Ocean Exploration Camp! Campers become ocean scientists as they test water quality, study plankton, and build their own underwater explorers. From kayaking through Mission Bay’s ecosystems to catching and observing sea creatures, this hands-on camp is full of discovery and adventure

*Additional waiver must be signed to participate.

Are you interested in learning a musical skill/instrument, but not sure, which is your favorite? Second and third graders have a rare and thrilling opportunity at our amazing 4-week camp. Campers will learn the fundamentals of playing the recorder, keyboard, violin, African drums, make instruments, and learn voice techniques. No previous experience required. Campers will also get to enjoy all the traditional Camp Jaycee activities. Get ready to make music and have a blast!

One 6-week session: June 28–August 7 | Performance: August 3

Break a leg with Bidur! 🎭 Your rising star will sing, dance, and act their way through the summer while building confidence and shining on stage. Campers collaborate to design costumes and sets, explore stage makeup and props, and bring it all together in a spectacular final performance.

And because it’s camp, the fun goes beyond the stage—think swimming, arts & crafts, weekly field trips, and a show-stopping day trip to Universal Studios with late pickup that night. Cue the applause!

We will gather in our classroom for a quick morning circle, then off to play, explore and get messy! Enjoy gym with our PE Specialist Coach Dru, and finish off our day outside in the smaller preschool playground. Every class will incorporate music and movement, the Jewish holidays will be celebrated, and each day ends with bubbles and stamps

Wednesdays: March 18, 25, April 1, 15, 22, 29, May 6,13,20 & 27, 2026

Get ready to mix, stretch, squish, and slime! In Slime Camp, slime lovers will dive hands-first into the ultimate sensory experience as they learn how to create slime using common household ingredients. Campers will experiment with a variety of fun add-ins and techniques to craft the thickest, stretchiest, ooey-gooiest slime imaginable. Expect messy fun, creative exploration, and endless smiles as campers perfect their slime-making skills!