Ready for the best summer yet?

The Dwares JCC team has been working hard to create the best Summer J-Camp for your child! We provide a diverse and welcoming environment for all our campers each week with J-Campers partaking in a wide variety of activities that support their growth into well-rounded, lifelong learners. In a healthy, creative, and active environment of Judaic and secular values, J-Camp is built on four pillars of JAMS: Judaism, Arts, Movement (athletics), and STEM.  

Using an experiential learning model, campers will delve into JAMS exploring teambuilding, daily swim lessons, sports, community, the arts, science, and many more activities! The daily schedule will rotate through every program activity we offer, and we strive to focus on specific interests of each camper.  

Not only do we offer programs on site, but we have weekly field trips and specials guests! In the past, field trips included the zoo, local parks, museums and more. Special guests have included animal folks, cultural performers, storytellers and more. Field trips and special guests will be confirmed closer to the start of camp. In addition, lunch is provided for all campers at camp. Stay tuned for the camp menu.

J-CAMP: Grades Entering K-Entering Grade 6  |  Leader in Training (LIT): Entering Grade 7-Entering Grade 9  | Counselor in Training (CIT): Entering Grade 10

We provide a diverse and welcoming environment for all our campers with a new theme and corresponding activities every week. J-Camp is built on four pillars of JAMS: Judaism, Arts, Movement (athletics), and STEM.

In addition to our on-site programs, we have weekly field trips and specials guests! In the past, field trips included the zoo, local parks, museums and more. Special guests have included animal folks, cultural performers, storytellers and more. 

J-Camp Weekly Themes 

Week 1: June 22nd – 26th     
Theme: Camp Hollywood | Hiddur Mitzvah: Beautifying a Mitzvah
Hollywood is all about artistic expression! Campers will explore how to make their good deeds "shine" through song, performance, art, or film and bring joy and beauty to the mitzvot they do. 

Week 2: June 29th – July 2nd (No Camp on Friday July 3rd) 
Theme: Stars, Stripes, and Summer Fun | Achdut: Unity  
"Stars and Stripes" symbolize unity and shared purpose. Campers can explore how being united as friends hels make our community shine. 

Week 3: July 6th –  July 10th
Theme: Inventors & Builders | Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World 
Every inventor or builder improves something because they see a problem and find a creative solution. Campers can learn that their ideas and teamwork can help “build” a better world for everyone. 

Week 4: July 13th – July 17th  
Theme: Camp Olympics | Zerizut: Enthusiasm and Energy in Doing Good 
The Olympics are full of energy and passion! Campers will channel that excitement into teamwork, helping others, and giving their best — not just in games, but in everyday mitzvot. 

Week 5: July 20th – July 24th  
Theme: Time Travelers | L’dor V’dor : From Generation to Generation 
As “time travelers,” campers can journey through history — exploring how our ancestors lived, what they valued, and how we carry those lessons forward today. It reminds us that we’re part of a timeless chain connecting past, present, and future. 

Week 6: July 28th – August 1st 
Theme: Music Mania | Simcha: Joy
Music brings people together in joy and celebration! Campers can explore how singing, dancing, and making music helps us express gratitude, happiness, and the joy of being part of camp. 

Week 7: Aug 3rd – Aug 7th  
Theme: Ruach (Spirit) Week | Kehillah: Community 
Ruach shines brightest when we share it together! Campers can learn that true camp spirit means lifting others up, celebrating together, and making everyone feel included. 

Week 8:  Aug 10th – Aug 14th   
Theme: Splashtastic Week | Hakarat HaTov: Gratitude / Recognizing the Good 
Whether we’re splashing in the pool or running through sprinklers, Splashtastic Week reminds us to be thankful for the joy, fun, and beauty that water brings to our lives

Week 9: Aug 17th – 21st 
Theme: Carnival Week | Chesed: Kindness
Carnival Week is a perfect time to practice kindness — helping friends at games, cheering others on, and making sure everyone feels included and valued. 

Arrival & Dismissal | Located at Session St. Playground

Drop-off: 8:45- 9:00am 
If you have a child that attends the ECC, you may drop off your camper as early as 8:30am.

Pick-up: 3:45-4:00pm
Please note that if you are late, you will be charged $5 every 5 minutes you are late.

Early Pick Up: If you need to pick up your child early for any reason, please notify the camp director by email or phone. No child will be authorized for pick up without confirmation ahead of time.

If you arrive late to pick up, your child will be inside a J-Camp Room.

Add Ons: Located inside JCC in J-Camp Room 
Please note that once you have registered for an add on, there is NO REFUND.

Early Care: 8:00am – 8:45am 
Price: $12.50 Per Day

Extended Care: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Price: $25 Per Day

Pricing

Early Bird 
Deadline February 20th
Member: $333
Non-Member: $418

Camper Rates
Member (Weeks 1, 3-9): $356
Member (Week 2): $286
Non-Member (Weeks 1, 3-9): $447
Non-Member (Weeks 2): $357

LIT Rates
Member Session 1 (Weeks 1 & 2): $409
Member Session 2 (Weeks 3 & 4): $454
Member Session 3 (Weeks 5 & 6): $454
Member Session 4 (Weeks 7 & 8): $454
Member Session 5 (Week 9): $ 227

Non-Member Session 1 (Weeks 1 & 2): $469
Non-Member Session 2 (Weeks 3 & 4): $520
Non-Member Session 3 (Weeks 5 & 6): $520
Non-Member Session 4 (Weeks 7 & 8): $520
Non-Member Session 5 (Week 9): $ 260

Early & Extended Day Rates (Rates are per day)
Early Care: $12.50
Extended Care: $25

Ready to sign-up? Email Rachel at raccetturo@jewishallianceri.org. 

J-Camp Sample Schedule

8:00am – 8:45am: Early Care (Add On)

8:45am – 9:30am: Camp Arrival and Morning Circle – All campers gather and sit together to learn about what is happening around camp, get to know one another, and sing camp songs.

9:30am – 10:00am: Transition to Camp Space and have snack

10:00am – 10:45am: Activity 1

10:45am – 12:00pm: Elective

12:00pm – 12:30pm: Lunch

12:30pm – 1:00pm: Free/Down Time

1:00pm – 1:45: Activity 2

1:45pm – 2:45pm: Activity 3

2:45pm – 3:30pm: Activity 4

3:30pm – 3:45pm: Pack up camp belongings and transition to dismissal

3:45pm – 4:00pm: Camp Dismissal

4:00pm – 5:30pm: Extended Care (Add On)

Examples of Activities: Sports & Games, STEM, Instructional Swim, Art, Jewish Culture, Water Games, Cooking, and Music & Dance.

Examples of Electives: Free Swim, Yoga, Challah Making, GAGA, and Unstructured Play like board games, card games, reading, Legos, and more. 

Leader in Training (LIT)

The Leader in Training (LIT) program is designed for teens who want to enhance their skills in leadership. Leadership involves thinking creatively and critically, making difficult decisions, communicating ideas clearly, and being able to work with others around them. Our LIT program is transitioning to a two-week session format, with each session highlighting a leadership focus areas such as teamwork, decision-making, or communication. The LIT/CIT Director will provide guided lessons and activities throughout each session. Additionally, the LITs will also have time to develop relationships with campers and get hands-on experience. This program is for teens entering 7th through 9th grade that want to have a fun summer developing their leadership skills, creating self-confidence and making new friends. 

To be a LIT: 

Counselor in Training

The Counselor in Training (CIT) program is designed for teens who want to further their leadership skills and/or prepare to become a counselor at J-Camp in future years. Just like our LIT program, CITs will also have time in a classroom setting where they develop and hone in on their leadership skills, ranging from critical thinking to organization and problem solving. The CITs will be assigned a group to work with for the week and will be required to run at least 1 or 2 activities with that group. The activities can range from arts and crafts to sports and games. This program is for teens entering 10th grade that want to further their leadership skills and who want to learn more about how to be a counselor in the future! 

To be a CIT: 

Ready to sign-up? Email Rachel at raccetturo@jewishallianceri.org. 

Cancellation/Change/Refund Policy

Before April 1st

Weeks may be dropped or changed, subject to availability, with a full refund for each week. Registration fees and add-ons are not refundable. However, for those families who signed up during the Early Bird period and received the early bird rate, a 50% refund will be given as long as one week of camp is maintained. Please note that any change of week that is made is a $50 change fee.

Between April 1st – May 31st

Changes to the weeks attending may be made, subject to availability, if the number of weeks remains the same or increases. Please note that any change of week that is made is a $50 change fee. There is no refund of cancellations, registration fees, and add-ons.   

June 1st and Later

Changes to the weeks attending may be made, subject to availability, if the number of weeks remains the same or increases. Please note that any change of week that is made is a $50 change fee. There is no refund of cancellations, registration fees, and add-ons.    

We are already working on making next year's summer camp experience even more exciting!

For more information, contact Rachel Accetturo.

Dwares JCC Membership Info 
Those with a family membership at the Dwares JCC, who are in good standing, are eligible for member prices for J-Camp. You must be a member at the time of registration through the end of the camper’s enrollment.

To become a member, contact Member Services at 401.421.4111 or MemberServices@JewishAllianceRI.org to learn more.