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!

Surf's Up! Master the waves and hit the beach! Join our experienced friends at Surf Sessions and learn surfing techniques, water safety, and an appreciation for the ocean. Campers surf for half of the day and then come back to the JCC to participate in traditional camp activities. This camp is open to surfers of all skill levels, and all equipment is provided.

Prerequisite: Participants must be able to swim

Gotta Catch ‘em All! In Pokémon camp, we will be focusing on everything Pokémon! We will be trading and battling with Pokémon cards, making cool Pokémon crafts from accessories to statuettes to our very own cards (not for official use of course) and many things in between; playing Pokémon-related games to test your abilities as a Pokémon trainer, as well as trivia to test your Poké-knowledge. Come join the adventure at Pokémon camp!

Let’s dance! Campers will move, groove, and have fun learning exciting dance styles like Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Bollywood, Latin, and more. Each day is full of music, movement, creativity, and big smiles as campers build confidence and express themselves through dance.

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!

Let the games begin! Spend the week competing in different, fun games, sports and activities. Campers will earn points and represent their team’s country through a variety of events! Do you have what it takes to earn a gold medal?

Let’s dance! Campers will move, groove, and have fun learning exciting dance styles like Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Bollywood, Latin, and more. Each day is full of music, movement, creativity, and big smiles as campers build confidence and express themselves through dance.

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.

And a 5,6,7,8! Get moving with our Dances of World Camp! Great exercise for the body and mind – Learn a variety of dance styles and learn about the cultures and traditions that inspired them! Each day campers will be learning a different dance style from one of our instructors and will be able to show off the dance of their choice for family and friends at an end-of-the-week dance show!

There are so many cool ways that we can use science and scientific inventions to understand the natural world around us! We will build a variety of creations built around understanding nature, with lessons on things like meteorology, as well as making inventions that directly harness the powers and attributes of the natural world.