CAMP PROGRAMS

Kim’s Gym Tiny Tumblers | Half Day 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 3s-Pre-K

Theme: Ninja! – We are going to kick up some fun this first week of camp! Get your muscles ready to run, jump, and climb your way to becoming a true ninja warrior featuring a special ninja karate training, and an outdoor Ninja Warrior slack line course.
• Gymnastics (floor, air floor, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
• Art, cooking, outdoor adventure, Fun & games
• Special Guest Appearances
• Daily swimming
• Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories!
• Must be 3 by 6/1/23 and fully potty trained
• This camp is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Kim’s Gym Tiny Tumblers | Pre-K

Theme: Ninja! – We are going to kick up some fun this first week of camp! Get your muscles ready to run, jump, and climb your way to becoming a true ninja warrior featuring a special ninja karate training, and an outdoor Ninja Warrior slack line course.
• Gymnastics (floor, air floor, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
• Art, cooking, outdoor adventure, Fun & games
• Special Guest Appearances
• Daily swimming
• Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories!
• Must be 4 by 6/1/23 and fully potty trained
• This camp is 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Soccer Shots Classic | Half Day 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 3s-Pre-K

Join Soccer Shots for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, safe, and age-appropriate introduction to soccer. Our half-day camps consist of multiple soccer sessions out on the JCC field and indoor time doing a daily craft, reading, and team-building activities. Each camper will also receive a camp prize every day! All campers must be fully potty trained.

Kim’s Gym Tiny Tumblers | Half Day 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 3s-Pre-K

Theme: All American Road Trip – Pack your bags and get ready for the trip of a lifetime. We will be traveling across the United States, making famous pit stops along the way and celebrating the founding of our nation.
• Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
• Art, cooking, outdoor adventure
• Fun & games
• All campers must be potty trained
• Daily swimming or water games for campers 4 & up
• Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories
• Must be 3 by 6/1/23 and fully potty trained
• This camp is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Kim’s Gym Tiny Tumblers | Pre-K

Theme: All American Road Trip – Pack your bags and get ready for the trip of a lifetime. We will be traveling across the United States, making famous pit stops along the way and celebrating the founding of our nation.
• Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
• Art, cooking, outdoor adventure
• Fun & games
• All campers must be potty trained
• Daily swimming or water games for campers 4 & up
• Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories
• Must be 4 by 6/1/23 and fully potty trained
• This camp is 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Soccer Shots Classic | Half Day 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 3s-Pre-K

Join Soccer Shots for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, safe, and age-appropriate introduction to soccer. Our half-day camps consist of multiple soccer sessions out on the JCC field and indoor time doing a daily craft, reading, and team-building activities. Each camper will also receive a camp prize every day! All campers must be fully potty trained.

Kim’s Gym Tiny Tumblers | Half Day 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 3s-Pre-K

Theme: Makerspace Mania – Time to ignite your creativity! We will build, learn, explore and create together.
• Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
• Art, cooking, outdoor adventure, Fun & games
• Special Guest Appearances
• All campers must be potty trained
• Daily swimming or water games for campers 4 & up
• Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories!
• Must be 3 by 6/1/23 and fully potty trained
• This camp is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Kim’s Gym Tiny Tumblers | Pre-K

Theme: Makerspace Mania – Time to ignite your creativity! We will build, learn, explore and create together.
• Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
• Art, cooking, outdoor adventure, Fun & games
• Special Guest Appearances
• All campers must be potty trained
• Daily swimming or water games for campers 4 & up
• Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories!
• Must be 4 by 6/1/23 and fully potty trained
• This camp is 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Soccer Shots Classic HALF DAY | 3s-Pre-K

Join Soccer Shots for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, safe, and age-appropriate introduction to soccer. Our half-day camps consist of multiple soccer sessions out on the JCC field and indoor time doing a daily craft, reading, and team-building activities. Each camper will also receive a camp prize every day! All campers must be fully potty trained.

Kim’s Gym Tiny Tumblers | Half Day 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 3s-Pre-K

Theme: Storybook Summer – We all love storybooks – now let’s watch them come to life at camp, celebrating all of the wonderful stories and characters from our favorites (new and old).
• Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
• Art, cooking, outdoor adventure, Fun & games
• Special Guest Appearances
• All campers must be potty trained
• Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories
• Must be 3 by 6/1/23 and fully potty trained
• This camp is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday-Thursday. This camp does not swim.

Soccer Shots Classic | Half Day 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 3s-Pre-K

Join Soccer Shots for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, safe, and age-appropriate introduction to soccer. Our half-day camps consist of multiple soccer sessions out on the JCC field and indoor time doing a daily craft, reading, and team-building activities. Each camper will also receive a camp prize every day! All campers must be fully potty trained.

Extreme STEAM Lego Maker | K-2nd Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, campers will experience several exciting activities over the course of their camp. Every skill level, ranging from beginner to super geek, will need to fire up their brains and prepare to work in cooperative engineering teams. The Maker camp includes the following: Coding Challenges, LEGO© Master Builders, Simple Machines, Movie Making, LEGO© Mosaic art, LEGO© Ev3, NXT and WeDo Robotics systems.

Forensic Science | 3rd-6th Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, this fun, interactive, project-oriented forensic science course is designed to engage camers in this truly fascinating area of science! In the Forensics Lab, campers will learn about investigative techniques and use chemistry, molecular biology and physics to explore mysteries throughout the week. Jr. Detectives will become immersed in roles as crime scene investigators as they work together examining and analyzing evidence needed to solve the mystery of WHO DID IT!

Forensic Science Jr. | 1st & 2nd Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, this fun, interactive, project-oriented forensic science course is designed to engage camers in this truly fascinating area of science! In the Forensics Lab, campers will learn about investigative techniques and use chemistry, molecular biology and physics to explore mysteries throughout the week. Jr. Detectives will become immersed in roles as crime scene investigators as they work together examining and analyzing evidence needed to solve the mystery of WHO DID IT!

Kim’s Gym | K-5th Grades

Theme: Ninja! – We are going to kick up some fun this first week of camp! Get your muscles ready to run, jump, and climb your way to becoming a true ninja warrior featuring a special ninja karate training, and an outdoor Ninja Warrior slack line course.
• Gymnastics (floor, air floor, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
• Art, cooking, outdoor adventure, Fun & games
• Special Guest Appearances
• Daily swimming
• Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories!

Kim’s Gym Crew | 6th-9th Grades

Kim’s Gym invites teens and youths entering grades 6 through 9 to join us as crew members at our summer camps. These helpers assist our group coaches and are essential to each session’s success. Our crew members will be trained to positively interact with the campers, and the experience is truly fulfilling on both sides. We love having our crew, and the campers do too!

For application and more information contact Jess@KimsGym.com

LEGO Spybots | 3rd-6th Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, advancing robot engineers can join an elite group of recruits to become a spy-in-training. Agents-in-training will receive their super-secret mission during each camp and then learn to build and code a robot that will have to move through obstacle courses to retrieve top-secret documents. They will be challenged to incorporate technology concepts, engineering principles, programming, and their imagination using the LEGO© ® Mindstorms NXT robotics program & EV3 Construction Kits. Campers will learn how to break or make codes, learn coding, surveillance techniques, critical thinking, and solve logic puzzles. Each camp has new missions!

Soccer Shots Premier | K-2nd Grades

Join Soccer Shots for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, safe, and age-appropriate introduction to soccer. Our full-day camps consist of multiple soccer sessions out on the JCC field, daily swim or water activities, and indoor time doing a daily craft, reading, and team-building activities. Each camper will also receive a camp prize every day!

Chamudim | Kindergarten

Chamudim (cuties) is our premier Kindergarten-readiness program! Your camper will learn and hone essential skills to ensure they are ready for their exciting transition to Elementary School in the fall! Chamudim campers will gain independence, develop skills and explore almost all that JCamps has to offer! Every week, Chamudim campers will participate in art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, and water activities. Chamudim is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more!

Noar | 1st & 2nd Grades

Noar (youth) campers will really begin to develop their interests and friendships at camp through participation in all specialty areas including art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, archery, and water activities. During the day, Noar is filled with ruach (spirit), excitement and campers feel a true sense of community. Noar is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more!

Kochavim | 3rd & 4th Grades

Kochavim “stars” campers will get the full camp experience! Campers will participate in all specialty areas including art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, archery, and water activities. Kochavim campers participate in select fun activities made just for them, to engage with their bunkmates, strengthening their sense of community and enhancing their social skills (without even knowing it!). Kochavim is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more! Kochavim campers not only get the classic camp experience, but also get the awesome privilege of picking a Chug (club) each week to participate in! Chugim (clubs) are daily opportunities for Kochavim campers to do an activity of their choosing during a portion of their day. Each week will consist of roughly 4 different Chugim for campers to choose from. Once decided, campers will attend the same Chug each day. Topics rotate and are led by counselors. The goal of Chugim is to give campers choice in shaping their camp experience and allowing our counselors to flex their creativity!

Giborim | 5th & 6th Grades

Giborim “heroes” is “the coolest team” here at JCamps! Campers participate in all specialty areas including art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, archery, and water activities. The Giborim experience is designed to keep our oldest campers engaged and asking for more, all while allowing for exploration, skill building, fostering friendships and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Giborim is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more! Giborim campers not only get the classic camp experience, but also get the awesome privilege of picking a Chug (club) each week to participate in! Chugim (clubs) are daily opportunities for Giborim campers to do an activity of their choosing during a portion of their day. Each week will consist of roughly 4 different Chugim for campers to choose from. Once decided, campers will attend the same Chug each day. Topics rotate and are led by counselors. The goal of Chugim is to give campers choice in shaping their camp experience and allowing our counselors to flex their creativity!

WAITLISTED (Rookies, JV & Varisty) | Tennis | K-4th Grades

Ready to try or continue improving at one of the newest sports at Shalom Austin? Come to Tennis Camp and learn to hit groundstrokes, rally, serve, volley and compete through fun drills and games that will make anyone feel like a pro. Learn from fantastic coaches who are a ton of fun! Games and drills will not just be limited to tennis, be prepared to have all athleticism put to the test! Campers also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Pride Day, Theme Days, swimming and water activities, and so much more! Our age-appropriate program will keep your camper engaged and in the action for what we know will be an unforgettable summer!

WAITLISTED (JV) | Basketball | K-6th Grades

The JCC Summer Basketball Camp is back! Come join us this summer for a camp that centers around teaching kids’ life lessons through basketball drills and games. Everything we do is constructed to make an impact for campers both on and off the court, from developing future leaders to being great teammates. JCC Basketball focuses on the 5 major fundamentals of basketball; shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and defense. Campers will have the opportunity to learn the game through drills and stations and test their skills in competitions daily including hot-shot, dribble knockout, free throws, 1 on 1 and 5 on 5. Campers also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Pride Day, Theme Days, swimming and water activities, and so much more! Whether you are a beginner to the game or are trying to improve your skills to make a team, our camp will provide teaching to help all players improve and most importantly have fun!

WAITLISTED | Hideout Theatre Improv | 1st-6th Grades

In the Hideout Improv Camps kids learn the basics of improv, storytelling, and stagecraft mostly through playing games – because you learn better when you are having fun! Every day we play games, create stories, perform scenes, do crafts, and generally have a blast. On the final day we showcase our amazing new skills in a performance for friends and family.

WAITLISTED | Ms. Hill’s Art Adventure! | 1st-6th Grades

Come join Ms. Hill from Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) on a fun-filled two week art adventure! Theme: All About Animals We will be exploring the animal kingdom through drawing, painting, and sculpting. We will research our favorite animals to learn more about their habitats, biomes, and life cycles to create a diorama and paper mache mask. Campers will then join a camp bunk and finish their day with more fun camp activities. They will also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Pride Day, Theme Days, and so much more!

WAITLISTED | Ms. Hill’s Art Adventure! Half Day | 1st-6th Grades

Come join Ms. Hill from Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) on a fun-filled two week art adventure! Theme: All About Animals. We will be exploring the animal kingdom through drawing, painting, and sculpting. We will research our favorite animals to learn more about their habitats, biomes, and life cycles to create a diorama and paper mache mask. This camp is from 8:30 AM – 12 PM.

Chamudim | Kindergarten

Chamudim (cuties) is our premier Kindergarten-readiness program! Your camper will learn and hone essential skills to ensure they are ready for their exciting transition to Elementary School in the fall! Chamudim campers will gain independence, develop skills and explore almost all that JCamps has to offer! Every week, Chamudim campers will participate in art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, and water activities. Chamudim is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more!

Noar | 1st & 2nd Grades

Noar (youth) campers will really begin to develop their interests and friendships at camp through participation in all specialty areas including art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, archery, and water activities. During the day, Noar is filled with ruach (spirit), excitement and campers feel a true sense of community. Noar is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more!

Kochavim | 3rd & 4th Grades

Kochavim “stars” campers will get the full camp experience! Campers will participate in all specialty areas including art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, archery, and water activities. Kochavim campers participate in select fun activities made just for them, to engage with their bunkmates, strengthening their sense of community and enhancing their social skills (without even knowing it!). Kochavim is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more! Kochavim campers not only get the classic camp experience, but also get the awesome privilege of picking a Chug (club) each week to participate in! Chugim (clubs) are daily opportunities for Kochavim campers to do an activity of their choosing during a portion of their day. Each week will consist of roughly 4 different Chugim for campers to choose from. Once decided, campers will attend the same Chug each day. Topics rotate and are led by counselors. The goal of Chugim is to give campers choice in shaping their camp experience and allowing our counselors to flex their creativity!

Giborim | 5th & 6th Grades

Giborim “heroes” is “the coolest team” here at JCamps! Campers participate in all specialty areas including art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, archery, and water activities. The Giborim experience is designed to keep our oldest campers engaged and asking for more, all while allowing for exploration, skill building, fostering friendships and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Giborim is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more! Giborim campers not only get the classic camp experience, but also get the awesome privilege of picking a Chug (club) each week to participate in! Chugim (clubs) are daily opportunities for Giborim campers to do an activity of their choosing during a portion of their day. Each week will consist of roughly 4 different Chugim for campers to choose from. Once decided, campers will attend the same Chug each day. Topics rotate and are led by counselors. The goal of Chugim is to give campers choice in shaping their camp experience and allowing our counselors to flex their creativity!

WAITLISTED (JV & Varsity) | Tennis | 1st-6th Grades

Ready to try or continue improving at one of the newest sports at Shalom Austin? Come to Tennis Camp and learn to hit groundstrokes, rally, serve, volley and compete through fun drills and games that will make anyone feel like a pro. Learn from fantastic coaches who are a ton of fun! Games and drills will not just be limited to tennis, be prepared to have all athleticism put to the test! Campers also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Pride Day, Theme Days, swimming and water activities, and so much more! Our age-appropriate program will keep your camper engaged and in the action for what we know will be an unforgettable summer!

Soccer Shots Premier | K-2nd Grades

Join Soccer Shots for 2 fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, safe, and age-appropriate introduction to soccer. Our full-day camps consist of multiple soccer sessions out on the field, daily swim or water activities, and indoor time doing a daily craft, reading, and team-building activities, including Friday Shabbat, Flagpole, Theme Days, and more! Each camper will also receive a camp prize every day!

Martial Arts | 1st-6th Grades

Summer camp with Master Palacios ATA Martial Arts works hand in hand with your efforts as a parent, providing the Life Skills necessary for your child to be THE BEST THEY CAN BE! No previous experience necessary! Engaging games, projects, and hikes, plus the life-enriching skills of self-confidence, respect, self-control, and friendship. Campers also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Pride Day, Theme Days, swimming and water activities, and so much more! Our focus these 2 weeks will be self-protection and self-defense. This is a belt promotion camp. Master Palacios ATA Martial Arts Camp can help make this your child’s most exciting summer ever!

WAITLISTED | Ms. Hill’s Art Adventure! | 1st-6th Grades

Come join Ms. Hill from Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) on a fun-filled two week art adventure! Theme: Clay and Mixed Media Campers expand their imaginations and explore the exciting world of clay, mixed media and more! Students will explore the history of clay and learn various sculpting techniques and glaze application. We will also explore print making techniques and 3-D sculpture. Campers will then join a camp bunk and finish their day with more fun camp activities. They will also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, July 4th Party, Theme Days, and so much more!

WAITLISTED | Ms. Hill’s Art Adventure! Half Day| 1st-6th Grades

Come join Ms. Hill from Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) on a fun-filled two week art adventure! Theme: Clay and Mixed Media Campers expand their imaginations and explore the exciting world of clay, mixed media and more! Students will explore the history of clay and learn various sculpting techniques and glaze application. We will also explore print making techniques and 3-D sculpture. This camp is from 8:30 AM – 12 PM.

Chamudim | Kindergarten

Chamudim (cuties) is our premier Kindergarten-readiness program! Your camper will learn and hone essential skills to ensure they are ready for their exciting transition to Elementary School in the fall! Chamudim campers will gain independence, develop skills and explore almost all that JCamps has to offer! Every week, Chamudim campers will participate in art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, and water activities. Chamudim is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more!

Noar | 1st & 2nd Grades

Noar (youth) campers will really begin to develop their interests and friendships at camp through participation in all specialty areas including art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, archery, and water activities. During the day, Noar is filled with ruach (spirit), excitement and campers feel a true sense of community. Noar is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more!

Kochavim | 3rd & 4th Grades

Kochavim “stars” campers will get the full camp experience! Campers will participate in all specialty areas including art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, archery, and water activities. Kochavim campers participate in select fun activities made just for them, to engage with their bunkmates, strengthening their sense of community and enhancing their social skills (without even knowing it!). Kochavim is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more! Kochavim campers not only get the classic camp experience, but also get the awesome privilege of picking a Chug (club) each week to participate in! Chugim (clubs) are daily opportunities for Kochavim campers to do an activity of their choosing during a portion of their day. Each week will consist of roughly 4 different Chugim for campers to choose from. Once decided, campers will attend the same Chug each day. Topics rotate and are led by counselors. The goal of Chugim is to give campers choice in shaping their camp experience and allowing our counselors to flex their creativity!

Giborim | 5th & 6th Grades

Giborim “heroes” is “the coolest team” here at JCamps! Campers participate in all specialty areas including art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, archery, and water activities. The Giborim experience is designed to keep our oldest campers engaged and asking for more, all while allowing for exploration, skill building, fostering friendships and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Giborim is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more! Giborim campers not only get the classic camp experience, but also get the awesome privilege of picking a Chug (club) each week to participate in! Chugim (clubs) are daily opportunities for Giborim campers to do an activity of their choosing during a portion of their day. Each week will consist of roughly 4 different Chugim for campers to choose from. Once decided, campers will attend the same Chug each day. Topics rotate and are led by counselors. The goal of Chugim is to give campers choice in shaping their camp experience and allowing our counselors to flex their creativity!

WAITLISTED (JV) | Tennis | 1st-6th Grades

Ready to try or continue improving at one of the newest sports at Shalom Austin? Come to Tennis Camp and learn to hit groundstrokes, rally, serve, volley and compete through fun drills and games that will make anyone feel like a pro. Learn from fantastic coaches who are a ton of fun! Games and drills will not just be limited to tennis, be prepared to have all athleticism put to the test! Campers also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Pride Day, Theme Days, swimming and water activities, and so much more! Our age-appropriate program will keep your camper engaged and in the action for what we know will be an unforgettable summer!

WAITLISTED (Rookies, JV & Varsity) | Maccabi | K-6th Grades

Do you love sports? Looking to improve your skills in an energetic and supportive environment, surrounded by your friends? Maccabi at JCamps will provide two weeks of FUN while building your confidence, developing your skills, and learning about teamwork and sportsmanship. We will play – Basketball, Soccer, Pickleball, Football, Capture the Flag, Pool Basketball, Gaga, Volleyball/Catch ball and many others!! Campers also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Theme Days, swimming and water activities, and so much more! Our age-appropriate program will keep your camper engaged and in the action for what we know will be an unforgettable summer!

WAITLISTED | Ms. Hill’s Art Adventure! | 1st-6th Grades

Come join Ms. Hill from Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) on a fun-filled two week art adventure! Theme: Art Around the World Grab your art passports and spend the week discovering art from global cultures by world-renowned artists. Join us on this creative journey as campers go back in time and across the globe to learn traditional art techniques and create a variety of projects inspired by timeless masterpieces. We will learn to draw mehndi designs from India, create folk art from Mexico, paint like an Italian master, make traditional hamsas, create a Japanese inspired clay pot, and more! Campers will then join a camp bunk and finish their day with more fun camp activities. They will also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Israel Day, Theme Days, and so much more! *Projects will differ from last summer.

WAITLISTED | Ms. Hill’s Art Adventure! Half Day | 1st-6th Grades

Come join Ms. Hill from Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) on a fun-filled two week art adventure! Theme: Art Around the World Grab your art passports and spend the week discovering art from global cultures by world-renowned artists. Join us on this creative journey as campers go back in time and across the globe to learn traditional art techniques and create a variety of projects inspired by timeless masterpieces. We will learn to draw mehndi designs from India, create folk art from Mexico, paint like an Italian master, make traditional hamsas, create a Japanese inspired clay pot, and more! *Projects will differ from last summer. This camp is from 8:30 AM – 12 PM.

Chamudim | Kindergarten

Chamudim (cuties) is our premier Kindergarten-readiness program! Your camper will learn and hone essential skills to ensure they are ready for their exciting transition to Elementary School in the fall! Chamudim campers will gain independence, develop skills and explore almost all that JCamps has to offer! Every week, Chamudim campers will participate in art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, and water activities. Chamudim is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more!

Noar | 1st & 2nd Grades

Noar (youth) campers will really begin to develop their interests and friendships at camp through participation in all specialty areas including art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, archery, and water activities. During the day, Noar is filled with ruach (spirit), excitement and campers feel a true sense of community. Noar is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more!

Kochavim | 3rd & 4th Grades

Kochavim “stars” campers will get the full camp experience! Campers will participate in all specialty areas including art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, archery, and water activities. Kochavim campers participate in select fun activities made just for them, to engage with their bunkmates, strengthening their sense of community and enhancing their social skills (without even knowing it!). Kochavim is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more! Kochavim campers not only get the classic camp experience, but also get the awesome privilege of picking a Chug (club) each week to participate in! Chugim (clubs) are daily opportunities for Kochavim campers to do an activity of their choosing during a portion of their day. Each week will consist of roughly 4 different Chugim for campers to choose from. Once decided, campers will attend the same Chug each day. Topics rotate and are led by counselors. The goal of Chugim is to give campers choice in shaping their camp experience and allowing our counselors to flex their creativity!

Giborim | 5th & 6th Grades

Giborim “heroes” is “the coolest team” here at JCamps! Campers participate in all specialty areas including art, music, Israeli Culture, nature, athletics, archery, and water activities. The Giborim experience is designed to keep our oldest campers engaged and asking for more, all while allowing for exploration, skill building, fostering friendships and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Giborim is the magic of summer and pure joy of time spent outdoors with best friends, especially during group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Maccabiah, Pride Day, Theme Days and so much more! Giborim campers not only get the classic camp experience, but also get the awesome privilege of picking a Chug (club) each week to participate in! Chugim (clubs) are daily opportunities for Giborim campers to do an activity of their choosing during a portion of their day. Each week will consist of roughly 4 different Chugim for campers to choose from. Once decided, campers will attend the same Chug each day. Topics rotate and are led by counselors. The goal of Chugim is to give campers choice in shaping their camp experience and allowing our counselors to flex their creativity!

WAITLISTED (JV) | Tennis | K-4th Grades

Ready to try or continue improving at one of the newest sports at Shalom Austin? Come to Tennis Camp and learn to hit groundstrokes, rally, serve, volley and compete through fun drills and games that will make anyone feel like a pro. Learn from fantastic coaches who are a ton of fun! Games and drills will not just be limited to tennis, be prepared to have all athleticism put to the test! Campers also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Pride Day, Theme Days, swimming and water activities, and so much more! Our age-appropriate program will keep your camper engaged and in the action for what we know will be an unforgettable summer!

Kim’s Gym | K-5th Grades

Theme: All American Road Trip – Pack your bags and get ready for the trip of a lifetime. We will be traveling across the United States, making famous pit stops along the way and celebrating the founding of our nation.
• Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
• Art, cooking, outdoor adventure
• Fun & games
• All campers must be potty trained
• Daily swimming or water games for campers 4 & up
• Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories

Kim’s Gym Crew | 6th-9th Grades

Kim’s Gym invites teens and youths entering grades 6 through 9 to join us as crew members at our summer camps. These helpers assist our group coaches and are essential to each session’s success. Our crew members will be trained to positively interact with the campers, and the experience is truly fulfilling on both sides. We love having our crew, and the campers do too!

For application and more information contact Jess@KimsGym.com

WAITLISTED | Ms. Hill’s Art Adventure! | 1st-6th Grades

Come join Ms. Hill from Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) on a fun-filled two week art adventure! Theme: Meet the Masters Learn about art from the Masters, including Van Gogh, Seurat, Chagall, Klimt and Picasso. This is a great exploratory camp for young artists! We will use different mediums such as painting, printmaking, and collage. We will also explore the elements of design, the color wheel, color mixing, and artist tools. Campers will then join a camp bunk and finish their day with more fun camp activities. They will also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Winter Wonderland, Theme Days, and so much more! *Projects will differ from last summer.

WAITLISTED | Ms. Hill’s Art Adventure! Half Day | 1st-6th Grades

Come join Ms. Hill from Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) on a fun-filled two week art adventure! Theme: Meet the Masters Learn about art from the Masters, including Van Gogh, Seurat, Chagall, Klimt and Picasso. This is a great exploratory camp for young artists! We will use different mediums such as painting, printmaking, and collage. We will also explore the elements of design, the color wheel, color mixing, and artist tools. *Projects will differ from last summer. This camp is from 8:30 AM – 12 PM.

Kim’s Gym Cheer | 1st-5th Grades

A week filled with tumbling, cheers, chants, jumps, stunts, choreographed routines plus fun extras like team building, art, cooking, swimming, and a Friday performance.

Kim’s Gym | K-5th Grades

Theme: Time travelers – Prepare yourselves to travel through time and through the decades with us!
• Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
• Art, cooking, outdoor adventure, Fun & games
• Special Guest Appearances
• All campers must be potty trained
• Daily swimming or water games for campers 4 & up
• Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories!

Kim’s Gym Crew | 6th-9th Grades

Kim’s Gym invites teens and youths entering grades 6 through 9 to join us as crew members at our summer camps. These helpers assist our group coaches and are essential to each session’s success. Our crew members will be trained to positively interact with the campers, and the experience is truly fulfilling on both sides. We love having our crew, and the campers do too!

For application and more information contact Jess@KimsGym.com

LEGO Battle Bots | 2nd-6th Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, campers learn to design and build their own motorized battle cars and other vehicles. Using principles of simple and complex machines, gearing, and mechanical advantage, students will try to flip, push, or smash their opponent’s battle vehicles. Students learn the use of mechanical lifts, drills, ramps, and more to disable or overcome other bots. Students will use the LEGO Mindstorms Education Robotics system.

LEGO Maker – Amazing Machines | K-1st Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, budding engineers are given age-appropriate LEGO lessons and games, and LEGO sets with plenty of instructors to help with building. We focus on creating a fun, friendly, and caring environment for our youngest LEGO builders! They will be challenged with the LEGO WeDo robotics program where they will build and program their own robotic creations and learn about coding, engineering, gears, pulleys, levers, and more!

Mad Science: Secret Agent Lab | 1st-5th Grades

Become a Mad Science secret spy and take a fascinating journey into the world of detection, forensics, and classified information. Learn code language to send secret messages as part of your mission. Take home projects include a detective kit, spy glasses and more!

Martial Arts | 1st-6th Grades

Summer camp with Master Palacios ATA Martial Arts works hand in hand with your efforts as a parent, providing the Life Skills necessary for your child to be THE BEST THEY CAN BE! No previous experience necessary! Engaging games, projects, and hikes, plus the life-enriching skills of self-confidence, respect, self-control, and friendship. Our focus this week is school prep: focus, discipline, respect, self-esteem. This is a belt promotion camp. Modules include Bully Prevention and Team Building. Master Palacios ATA Martial Arts Camp can help make this your child’s most exciting summer ever!

Soccer Shots Premier | K-2nd Grades

Join Soccer Shots for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, safe, and age-appropriate introduction to soccer. Our full-day camps consist of multiple soccer sessions out on the JCC field, daily swim or water activities, and indoor time doing a daily craft, reading, and team-building activities. Each camper will also receive a camp prize every day!

U-Tubers Unite | 3rd-6th Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, the future entertainment of YouTube is right here. Who will be the next big YouTuber that will entertain the world? Short Form Content Creation is where it is at!! Campers will spend the week creating short form content; game play commentary, lifestyle shows, product reviews, current events, etc…. Once the footage has been captured, students will work together to edit and deliver the footage in an exciting show format that excites and captivates their audience. Any up and coming You-Tuber will love this crash course in content.
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Museum Masterpieces | 2nd-6th Grades

From Da Vinci to Van Gogh, and from Kahlo to Picasso, this Young Rembrandts workshop is the World Cup of art. In this multi-day, multi-media workshop, artists will immerse themselves in art history, learning to replicate the styles and drawings of some of the world’s most recognizable art and artists. Students will draw a variety of awe-inspiring images all while learning how to illustrate shadow and light, how to draw caricatures, and how to work with pastel chalks, among other techniques. Stock up on your framing supplies now – you will cherish your child’s creations for years to come!

LEGO Movie Maker | K-2nd Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, campers work in pairs to create a short story, draw it out, and build it with LEGO© Bricks, and then they bring it to life on film. Each session campers will choose from THEMED LEGO© KITS from MINECRAFT to SUPERHEROS (and more) and using those kits, create their very own movie, complete with sound effects & even music.

LEGO Maker – Fun & Games | K-2nd Grades

Theme: Makerspace Mania – Time to ignite your creativity! We will build, learn, explore and create together.
• Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
• Art, cooking, outdoor adventure, Fun & games
• Special Guest Appearances
• All campers must be potty trained
• Daily swimming or water games for campers 4 & up
• Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories!

Kim’s Gym Crew | 6th-9th Grades

Kim’s Gym invites teens and youths entering grades 6 through 9 to join us as crew members at our summer camps. These helpers assist our group coaches and are essential to each session’s success. Our crew members will be trained to positively interact with the campers, and the experience is truly fulfilling on both sides. We love having our crew, and the campers do too!

For application and more information contact Jess@KimsGym.com

Mad Science: Rockin’ Rockets | 1st-5th Grades

Learn about flight as you build your very own rockets. Experiment with different kinds of propulsion as you use your knowledge to blast off and recover different kinds of rockets.

Board Game Creation | 3rd-6th Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, we combine Entrepreneurship, Art, Game Play, Technology & FUN and our campers LOVE IT! This camp will challenge and inspire your child to see the world in different ways, primarily 3 dimensional! Throughout the week, students will play many different types of board games then work in teams to design a Board Game, complete with rules of engagement and then pitch that board game the last day to their peers and others.

Martial Arts | 1st-6th Grades

Summer camp with Master Palacios ATA Martial Arts works hand in hand with your efforts as a parent, providing the Life Skills necessary for your child to be THE BEST THEY CAN BE! No previous experience necessary! Engaging games, projects, and hikes, plus the life-enriching skills of self-confidence, respect, self-control, and friendship. Our focus this week is school prep: focus, discipline, respect, self-esteem. This is a belt promotion camp. Modules include Bully Prevention and Team Building. Master Palacios ATA Martial Arts Camp can help make this your child’s most exciting summer ever!

WAITLISTED | Hideout Theatre Improv | 1st-6th Grades

In the Hideout Improv Camps kids learn the basics of improv, storytelling, and stagecraft mostly through playing games – because you learn better when you are having fun! Every day we play games, create stories, perform scenes, do crafts, and generally have a blast. On the final day we showcase our amazing new skills in a performance for friends and family.

Soccer Shots Premier | K-2nd Grades

Join Soccer Shots for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, safe, and age-appropriate introduction to soccer. Our full-day camps consist of multiple soccer sessions out on the JCC field, daily swim or water activities, and indoor time doing a daily craft, reading, and team-building activities. Each camper will also receive a camp prize every day!

Junior Master Class | 7th-9th Grades | Week 1 | June 5-9

Artists, athletes, music lovers, scientists, and MORE, will spend their time being immersed in “Junior Masterclasses” from local Austinites. Campers will explore and experience new skills and areas of Austin ranging from arts and entertainment, music, sports, science and technology, and SO. MUCH. MORE! The goal of the Masterclass camp is to engage campers with new experiences, while gaining insight from the masters themselves.

WAITLISTED | Keep Austin Weird | 7th-9th Grades | Week 2 | June 12-16 

It’s not just the place we call home, but a chance for campers to capture the spirit of summer, in a city that wears the slogan “Keep Austin Weird.” Campers will spend the week exploring unique and fun things Austin has to offer. Campers will have the opportunity to get out and discover the city like they’ve never seen before! We will be exploring the Texas Hill Country, checking out the music scene, visiting local swimming holes, and experiencing all the unique things Austin has to offer. Come ready to adventure and enjoy everything that KEEPS AUSTIN WEIRD!

Junior Babysitting, Junior Lifeguarding, and Junior Coaching camp is designed to help develop campers leadership style and learn basic skills to help them succeed in future endeavors as babysitters, lifeguards, or coaches, all while still having all the fun of a classic camp day. Campers will spend time together learning about leadership, crisis management, and more.

Junior Babysitting | 7th-9th Grades

The babysitting track will help provide the knowledge needed to safely care for children. Throughout the program campers will develop leadership skills and learn basic child-care. We will be covering everything from child behavior, age-appropriate activities, professionalism, growing your own business, and more.

Junior Lifeguarding | 7th-9th Grade

Junior Lifeguards will hop into the pool for an opportunity to gain exposure to the fundamental skills crucial to becoming a certified lifeguard by working as part of a team to learn rescue and water surveillance, how to handle themselves safely in the water, and recieve a junior lifeguard certification.

Tabletop Gaming | 7th-9th Grades | Week 1 | July 3-7

Calling all current and future adventurers! Jump into the world of tabletop gaming with classics like Dungeons and Dragons, Catan, and more. Campers will have the opportunity to play a range of board games, as well as learn the basics of how to run their own roleplaying game campaign. This camp is appropriate for level 1 adventurers up to experienced dungeon masters themselves. Roll for initiative!

Content Creation | 7th-9th Grades | Week 1 | July 17-21

Do you want to learn the secrets of YouTube or TikTok content creators? In Content Creation we’ll explore the techniques of making videos, topic selection, marketing, self-promotion and so much more! We will also learn social media etiquette and best practices to help keep you safe while posting and online. Bring your phone and get ready to create!

Kim’s Gym Crew | 6th-9th Grades

Kim’s Gym invites teens and youths entering grades 6 through 9 to join us as crew members at our summer camps. These helpers assist our group coaches and are essential to each session’s success. Our crew members will be trained to positively interact with the campers, and the experience is truly fulfilling on both sides. We love having our crew, and the campers do too!

For application and more information contact Jess@KimsGym.com

Tasty Travels | 7th-9th Grade | Week 2 | July 24-28

Get a taste of the Austin food scene through exploring Austin’s yummiest and most popular restaurants (and making some of their own). From finding the city’s best breakfast taco, trying Gourdough’s famous donuts, dipping chips in Kerby Lane’s delicious queso, we will taste it all. Teen campers will also participate in Chopped inspired food challenges and discover their inner foodie. Get ready to come hungry and leave happy!