Frequently Asked Questions - Summer Camp

For both Summer Camp and School Days Out, camper registration is online and parents need to create an account for our parent dashboard if they have not done so already.

Once you have set up an account and answered a few questions, you will then be prompted to select which weeks you would like to come to camp. After selecting those options, parents will find a dashboard of necessary forms. Some may be due initially while others may be due at a later date.

Parents will need to select submit enrollment request in order to register. Once there, parents will get an email and a screen confirming their request. Your application will then be reviewed and processed before your enrollment is complete.

For Summer Camp, a deposit of 25% is required to reserve your place in camp with the remainder of the payment being due on June 1, 2027. Payment plan options and financial assistance are available.
 
For School Days Out, unless selecting a payment plan for the “All School Days Out Package” or a “10 Day Package,” payment in full is due at the time of registration.

There are several payment plans available. Please review the options below and select the plan that best fits your needs. If you experience any difficulty choosing a plan or completing your payment, please contact Kate-Lynn Cipolla, Camp JCC Director.

Summer Camp 2027

• This is the default registration option.
• A 25% deposit is due at registration, and the remaining balance is due by June 1, 2027.
• Please do not select this option if you plan to pay your full camp balance at the time of registration.

Camp Payment Plan

• After the required 25% deposit, the remaining camp balance will be divided into three additional payments.
• This plan will reflect all eligible discounts.
• If you do not select this payment plan, your remaining Summer Camp balance will be due in full by June 1, 2027.

Camp FA (Financial Assistance)

• Select this option if you plan to apply for financial assistance.
• The financial assistance application window is February 1–April 30, 2027.
• Financial assistance is awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

Camp FA with Payments (Financial Assistance)

• Select this option if you plan to apply for financial assistance and would like the flexibility to make additional payments toward your camp balance before financial assistance decisions are made.
• The financial assistance application window is February 1–April 30, 2027.
• Financial assistance is awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

School Days Out

• This payment plan may be used only for the All School Days Out Package or the 10-Day Package.
• Payment for all other School Days Out options is due in full at the time of registration.

Important Payment Information

• All credit card payments are subject to a 3% processing fee.
• Unless you have selected the Camp Payment Plan, the remaining Summer Camp balance is due by June 1, 2027.

• Fall 2026 Early Registration Special:
  • Register by December 31 and receive $20 off per week for any number of weeks. (Max 8)
     
• Winter 2027 Early Registration Special:
  • Register for 5 or more weeks between January 1 and March 31 and receive $20 off per week.
     
• Sibling Discount: 
  • Families with two or more children enrolled in the same week of camp receive a $25 discount for each child after the first.
  • All children must be part of the same family membership to qualify.​

Last Blast does not count toward the total number of camp weeks enrolled and is not eligible for early-bird pricing or discounts.

Please contact Kate-Lynn Cipolla, Camp Director at klcipolla@ujft.org or Christine Carnahan, Camp Manager at ccarnahan@ujft.org and we will be happy to assist you!

Before June 1st, 2027
Withdrawal or Session Cancellation of Camp JCC Summer Camp :

• If you need to cancel or withdraw from a week of Camp JCC before June 1, 2027,  you will receive a refund minus either the 25% deposit or a $100 cancellation fee—whichever amount is less.
• There is no fee to switch camp weeks. We are happy to make a change if space is available in your child’s group for the requested week.
• If you are applying for financial assistance and you choose to withdraw without accepting the offer, your deposit will be fully refunded.

After June 1, 2027
Withdrawal or Session Cancellation of Camp JCC Summer Camp:

• All cancellations must be in writing 14 days prior to the start of camp or said session to be eligible for a refund.
• All canceled camp sessions are eligible for a 75% refund only. Fees cannot be reduced or refunded for absences due to routine illness, family matters, holidays—including July 4—vacations, or weather-related events and other acts of nature. Camp sessions are nontransferable and may not be reassigned to another individual.

• For School Days Out, refunds, less an administrative fee of 25% will be issued until five (5) business days prior to the program. No refunds will be offered after that time.  
• Changes and swaps for days within the "10 Day Package" or "5 Day Package" can be made when possible. If not possible, there is no refund nor proration for time missed. 
• All canceled camp sessions are eligible for a 75% refund only. Fees cannot be reduced or refunded for absences due to routine illness, family matters, holidays—including July 4—vacations, or weather-related events and other acts of nature. Camp sessions are nontransferable and may not be reassigned to another individual.

Financial assistance is available as the JCC strives to ensure that no child is denied a camp experience.

 
Please see the financial assistance page for complete details.

Camp JCC, located on the Sandler Family Campus, is a Kosher facility. This means that all food served at camp is Kosher and properly labeled as such.

Campers must bring a kosher style and nut free lunch to camp. Kosher style means no pork products, nor mixing meat and dairy products in the same food item.

Camp JCC will provide campers with a daily snack (2 for those doing PM Care). Parents are welcome to send extra kosher style nut free snacks in their campers’ lunch box.

Camp JCC is allergy aware and nut free. This means that while products containing nuts will never be served, we cannot prevent all potential exposures. We ask that all food items brought to camp are nut free. For the safety of everyone, campers may not share food with each other.

Yes we do!

Camp Weeks 1-8

• Campers in groups up to rising 3rd grade will have both instructional and recreational swim each day (weather permitting).
• Campers in 4th-5th grade will also have instructional swim but this may be impacted by their activity schedule.
• Campers who are rising 6th-8th graders will have recreational swim each day, schedule and weather permitting.

During Last Blast, there is no instructional swim but all campers enjoy recreational swim in our outdoor pool daily.

During School Days Out, recreational swim in our indoor pool is optional for all ages in attendance.