Camp Programs | Shalom Austin

CAMP PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2024 IS OPEN!

JCAMPS 2024

We can’t wait to get back to JCamps for Summer 2024! We’re breaking in our shoes for song-session dances, refreshing our vocabulary for the Hebrew word of the day, and planning for new amazing theme days! Camp classics like tennis at the Hurt Family Tennis Center and cooling off at the Rochelle and Stanley Ferdman Family Aquatic Center return with even more new and exciting surprises. Get ready for the best summer ever!

Soccer Ball Boys Sitting Field 2

Early Childhood Camp

A boy and girl practice shooting a bow and arrow during archery at JCamps.

School-Aged Camp

EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMP

Entering 3s – PreK

If your child will be age 3 by September 1, 2024, please select “Threes: 3 by Sept 1” when prompted to select a grade in CampInTouch. Camps for this age group are labeled as “3s.”

If your child will be age 4 by September 1, 2024, please select “Pre-K: 4 by Sept 1” when prompted to select a grade in CampInTouch. Camps for this age group are labeled as “Pre-K.”

Pre-Camp | MAY 28-31

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

Theme: Ninja Warrior! – 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!

  • Experienced, enthusiastic staff
  • Gymnastics (floor, air floor, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
  • Art, cooking, outdoor adventure, fun & games
  • All campers must be potty trained
  • Daily swimming
  • Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories!
  • Must be aged 3 by 5/1/24 and fully potty trained
  • This camp is 9:00am to 1:00pm

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!

  • Experienced, enthusiastic staff
  • Gymnastics (floor, air floor, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
  • Art, cooking, outdoor adventure, fun & games
  • All campers must be potty trained
  • Daily swimming
  • Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories!
  • Must be aged 4 by 5/1/24 and fully potty trained
  • This camp is 9:00am to 3:30pm

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

Join Soccer Shots–7x Winner of the Austin Chronicle’s Best Youth Sports Program– for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally-recognized program offers a positive, high-energy, 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 such as a t-shirt, mini soccer ball, water bottle, and more. All campers must be fully potty-trained. This camp is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday-Thursday. This camp does not swim.

SESSION D | JULY 15-26

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

Theme: Paris 2024 – We’re bringing Paris to Austin to celebrate this year’s Summer Olympics! We will travel through different countries and different sports!

  • Experienced, enthusiastic staff
  • Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, airtrak)
  • Art, cooking, outdoor adventures, and fun & games
  • All campers must be potty trained
  • Daily swimming or water games for campers 4 and up
  • Fun kids, fun coaches, and lifelong memories!
  • Must be aged 3 by 6/1/24 and fully potty trained
  • This camp is 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Kim’s Gym Tiny Tumblers | Pre-K

Theme: Paris 2024 – We’re bringing Paris to Austin to celebrate this year’s Summer Olympics! We will travel through different countries and different sports!

  • Experienced, enthusiastic staff
  • Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, airtrak)
  • Art, cooking, outdoor adventures, and fun & games
  • All campers must be potty trained
  • Daily swimming or water games for campers 4 and up
  • Fun kids, fun coaches, and lifelong memories!
  • Must be aged 4 by 6/1/24 and fully potty trained
  • This camp is 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Last Blast 1 | July 29 - August 2

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

Join Soccer Shots–7x Winner of the Austin Chronicle’s Best Youth Sports Program– for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally-recognized program offers a positive, high-energy, 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 such as a t-shirt, mini soccer ball, water bottle, and more. All campers must be fully potty-trained. This camp is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday-Thursday. This camp does not swim.

LAST BLAST 2 | AUGUST 5-9

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

Theme: Spirit Week – Show us your Kim’s Gym spirit! Every day, we will have a new and fun theme to participate in.

  • Experienced, enthusiastic staff
  • Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, airtrak)
  • 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 aged 3 by 6/1/24 and fully potty trained
  • This camp is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Kim’s Gym Tiny Tumblers | Pre-K

Theme: Spirit Week – Show us your Kim’s Gym spirit! Every day, we will have a new and fun theme to participate in.

  • Experienced, enthusiastic staff
  • Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, airtrak)
  • 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 aged 4 by 6/1/24 and fully potty trained
  • This camp is 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Last Blast 3 | AUGUST 12-16

Kim’s Gym Tiny Tumblers | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Pre-K

Theme: Best of the Best – We’re bringing back all of our favorite themes to form one awesome week of camp!

  • Experienced, enthusiastic staff
  • Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, airtrak)
  • Art, cooking, outdoor adventure, fun & games
  • All campers must be potty trained
  • Daily swimming or water games for campers 4 and up
  • Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories!
  • Must be aged 4 by 6/1/24 and fully potty trained
  • This camp is 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

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

Theme: Best of the Best – We’re bringing back all of our favorite themes to form one awesome week of camp!

  • Experienced, enthusiastic staff
  • Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, airtrak)
  • Art, cooking, outdoor adventure, fun & games
  • All campers must be potty trained
  • Fun kids, fun coaches, lifelong memories!
  • Must be aged 3 by 6/1/24 and fully potty trained
  • This camp is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This camp does not swim.

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

Join Soccer Shots – 7x Winner of the Austin Chronicle’s Best Youth Sports Program – for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally recognized program offers a positive, high-energy, and age-appropriate introduction to soccer. Our half-day camps consist of multiple soccer sessions out on the JCC field and indoor time doing daily crafts, reading, and team-building activities. Each camper will also receive a camp prize such as a t-shirt, mini soccer ball, water bottle, and more. All campers must be fully potty-trained. This camp is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This camp does not swim.

SCHOOL-AGED CAMP

Entering Kinder – 6th Grade

JCamps Health Safety Mask Zone
PRE-CAMP | MAY 28-31

ESTEAM Comic Book Creation | 3rd-6th Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, join our talented team of graphic artists, game enthusiasts, and comic book gurus to create your very own Heroes of Legend! Campers will explore the history and lore of traditional comic books. They will then create their heroes and tell their unique stories. This class will be a combination of writing and drawing and challenge campers to share their vision through both words and images. This camp does not swim.

ESTEAM Lego Maker – Crazy Creations | K-2nd Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, young engineers develop their engineering design skills as they investigate ways of defining problems, brainstorming solutions, and testing and refining prototypes. Crazy Creations will have campers refine their problem-solving skills as they create a solution to a problem with constraints and improve on others’ ideas. This camp will focus on creating a fun, friendly, and caring environment for our youngest LEGO® builders! This camp does not swim.

ESTEAM Lego Space Invaders | 3rd-6th Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, this camp incorporates technology concepts, engineering principles, programming, and imagination for our advancing robot engineers. Campers travel to the edge of the universe on a mission to make a distant planet habitable for humans. Students will build robots, learn to program, tackle challenges, and hone their robotics and project-planning skills. Students will be challenged with the LEGO© robotics Kits, where they will build and program their robotic creations! This camp does not swim. 

Kim’s Gym | K-5th Grades

Theme: Ninja Warrior! – 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!

  • Experienced, enthusiastic staff
  • Gymnastics (floor, air floor, bars, beam, vault, air trak)
  • Art, cooking, outdoor adventure, fun & games
  • All campers must be potty trained
  • 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.

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 will be self-protection, self-defense, and summer readiness. 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 — 7x Winner of the Austin Chronicle’s Best Youth Sports Program — for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally recognized program offers a positive, high-energy, 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 such as a t-shirt, mini soccer ball, water bottle, and more! 

SESSION A | JUNE 3-14

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 3-4 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 3-4 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!

Tennis | K-4th Grades

*WAITLISTED* Tennis Junior Varsity: 1st-2nd Grades
*WAITLISTED* Tennis Rookies: K

*WAITLISTED* Tennis Varsity: 3rd-4th Grades

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 champion. Learn from fantastic coaches and tennis pros 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 | K-6th Grades

*WAITLISTED* Soccer Junior Varsity: 1st-2nd Grades
*
WAITLISTED* Soccer Varsity: 3rd-4th Grades

Join us for our 2-week soccer camp at Shalom Austin! This camp will focus on the fundamentals of soccer; passing, dribbling, shooting and spatial awareness, all while having a blast learning the game! We will teach our campers the rules and history of soccer, how to be a good teammate, and working within a team setting in a fun and interactive way. The camp will focus on drills, contests, and scrimmaging that will allow campers to work in a safe and friendly environment on our soccer pitch! 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!

*REGISTRATION CLOSED* 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 spend their afternoon with fun classic camp activities like swimming and seeing activity specialists. They will also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Pride Day, Theme Days, and so much more!

*Projects will differ from last summer.

*REGISTRATION CLOSED* ZACH Theatre Moana Workshop | 1st-2nd Grades 

What can we say, except “You’re Welcome!” Join ZACH Theatre to learn the basics of musical theatre while working on confidence, creativity, and collaboration! Campers will engage in acting, movement, arts & crafts and voice to work together and explore the wonderful story of Moana. Please note – this camp focuses on process (the skills of singing and movement) over product. The two-week camp ends with a demonstration where campers perform a selection of songs from Moana for families and friends.

*WAITLISTED* ZACH Theatre Matilda Workshop | 3rd-6th Grades

Revolting Children Unite! Join ZACH Theatre and practice movement, singing and acting to bring selections of songs and scenes from the musical Matilda to life! Please note – this camp focuses on process (the skills of singing, dancing and acting) over product. The second week ends with a demonstration where students perform a selection of songs and scenes from Matilda for friends, family and fellow campers.

SESSION B | JUNE 17-28

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 3-4 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 3-4 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!

Basketball | K-6th Grades

*REGISTRATION CLOSED* Basketball Junior Varsity: 1st-2nd Grades
*REGISTRATION CLOSED* Basketball Varsity: 3rd-4th Grades

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!

Tennis | 1st-6th Grades

*WAITLISTED* Tennis Junior Varsity: 1st-2nd Grades
*WAITLISTED* Tennis Varsity: 3rd-4th Grades

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 champion. Learn from fantastic coaches and tennis pros 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!

*REGISTRATION CLOSED* 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!

*REGISTRATION CLOSED* 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 Camp. 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 applications. We will also explore printmaking techniques and 3-D sculpture. Campers spend their afternoon with fun classic camp activities like swimming and seeing activity specialists. They will also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Pride Day, Theme Days, and so much more!

*Projects will differ from last summer

SESSION C | JULY 1-12 (Closed July 4)

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 3-4 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 3-4 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!

Maccabi | K-6th Grades

*WAITLISTED* Maccabi Rookies: K
*WAITLISTED* Maccabi Junior Varsity: 1st-2nd grade

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, Football, Capture the Flag, Pool Basketball, 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 in the action for what we know will be an unforgettable summer!

Tennis | 1st-6th Grades

*WAITLISTED* Tennis Junior Varsity: 1st-2nd Grades

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 champion. Learn from fantastic coaches and tennis pros 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 in the action for what we know will be an unforgettable summer!

*REGISTRATION CLOSED* 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 mâché mask. Campers spend their afternoon with fun classic camp activities like swimming and seeing activity specialists. They will also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Pride Day, Theme Days, and so much more!

*Projects will differ from last summer.

SESSION D | JULY 15-26

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 3-4 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 3-4 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!

Tennis | K-4th Grades

*WAITLISTED* Tennis Junior Varsity: 1st-2nd grades

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 champion. Learn from fantastic coaches and tennis pros 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 in the action for what we know will be an unforgettable summer!

*REGISTRATION CLOSED* Kim’s Gym | K-5th Grades

Theme: Paris 2024 – We’re bringing Paris to Austin to celebrate this year’s Summer Olympics! We will travel through different countries and different sports!
  • Experienced, enthusiastic staff
  • Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, airtrak)
  • 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

*REGISTRATION CLOSED* 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 spend their afternoon with fun classic camp activities like swimming and seeing activity specialists. They will also get to participate in group bonding events like Friday Shabbat, Pride Day, Theme Days, and so much more!

*Projects will differ from last summer

LAST BLAST 1 | July 29 - August 2

ESTEAM LEGO Maker: Sports | K-2nd Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, young engineers develop an understanding of energy, energy transfer, and collision. Sports will have them building a mini golf course, bowling alleys, and hockey game as they refine their problem-solving skills, create a solution to a problem with constraints, and improve on others’ ideas. This camp will focus on creating a fun, friendly, and caring environment for our youngest LEGO® builders! This camp does not swim.

ESTEAM LEGO Smart Moves | 3rd-6th Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, this camp incorporates technology concepts, engineering principles, programming, and imagination for our advancing robot engineers. Campers will gain first-hand experience in getting a sensor-equipped vehicle (your robot) to gain access to places and things while avoiding or surviving impacts, all in a test environment. Campers will build robots, learn to program, tackle challenges, and hone their robotics and project-planning skills. Campers will be challenged with the LEGO© robotics Kits, where they will build and program their robotic creations! This camp does not swim.

ESTEAM Movie Science | 1st-6th Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, join our team of industry professionals while we make movie special FX accessible and fun! In this program, campers will engage in hands-on practical science demonstrations. They will learn how to make simple special FX from glowing slime to dry ice FX while exploring the science behind each project. This camp does not swim.

Kim’s Gym | K-5th Grades

Theme: Around the World – Pack your bags and get ready for the trip of a lifetime. We will be traveling all over the world, making famous stops along the way!

  • Experienced, enthusiastic staff
  • Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, airtrak)
  • 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 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 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: Moving with Science | 1st-5th Grades

From Mad Science, join a team of camper engineers and build bridges, domes, cubes, and pyramids. Assemble and control pulleys, levers, catapults, and simple machines. This camp does not swim.

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 — 7x Winner of the Austin Chronicle’s Best Youth Sports Program — for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally recognized program offers a positive, high-energy, 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 such as a t-shirt, mini soccer ball, water bottle, and more! 

*REGISTRATION CLOSED* Sticky Fingers: Farm to Table Cooking | K-6th Grades

Come explore the bounty of summer-fresh, local, colorful ingredients and explore how those foods got from the ground to our plates. Young chefs will learn what makes certain ingredients so super for the body and how delicious they can taste, while practicing basic cooking skills and techniques on their way to becoming super chefs! All meals created in this camp are meat-free. After cooking, campers spend their afternoon with fun classic camp activities like swimming, games, and more!

B’Ivrit | K-6th Grades

JCAMPS

קורא לכל דוברי העברית ברמת שפת אם , בואו והצטרפו אלינו הקיץ לקייטנה מטריפה שכולה בעברית !!!

הקייטנה מיועדת לילדים אשר מדברים עברית ברמת שפת אם ומחפשים חוייה של קייטנת קיץ שכולה בעברית.

ילדים ייהנו מפעילויות כמו אומנות, ספורט, משחקים ועוד הרבה !!!

הקייטנה אינה מיועדת לילדים אשר לומדים עברית אלא רק לדוברי עברית שוטפת .

Calling all Hebrew speakers, join us for JCamps in Hebrew! This camp is designed for native Hebrew speakers who are looking for a camp experience fully in Hebrew. Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, sports, games, and more! This camp is for fluent Hebrew speakers and is not for campers who are learning Hebrew.

LAST BLAST 2 | AUGUST 5-9

ESTEAM: CosPlayer Creations | 3rd-6th Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, this hands-on program will encourage campers to reuse and re-purpose everyday items around them to help bring their favorite characters to life. They will design a costume, props, and makeup and then use pieces from their wardrobe, combined with our costume & props closet and beauty box, to bring their vision to life. Our instructors will lead them through the alteration and design process. This camp does not swim.

ESTEAM: LEGO Maker – Amusement Park | K-2nd Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, young engineers learn about the steps involved in defining a problem, brainstorming solutions, and testing and refining prototypes to improve their ideas. The amusement park camp will have campers use LEGO® bricks, gears, and motors to build a carousel, twirling teacups, Ferris wheel, and more fun challenges. This camp will focus on creating a fun, friendly, and caring environment for our youngest LEGO® builders! This camp does not swim.

ESTEAM LEGO: Invention Squad | 3rd-6th Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, this camp incorporates technology concepts, engineering principles, programming, and imagination for our advancing robot engineers. Campers will apply their engineering design skills to each step of the design process by defining a problem and success criteria and making different prototypes. Campers will build robots, learn to program, tackle challenges, and hone their robotics and project-planning skills. Campers will be challenged with the LEGO© robotics Kits, where they will build and program their robotic creations! This camp does not swim.

ESTEAM: Lights, Camera, Action | 3rd-6th Grades

From ESTEAM Learning Labs, this program is a hands-on, fast-paced program that allows campers to work directly with industrial film and video production professionals. Campers produce, direct, light, shoot, and edit like experts as they create content for this week’s camp. Campers will outline ideas, create a resource list, craft their story objectives, create content, and learn how to edit. This camp does not swim.

Kim’s Gym | K-5 Grades

Theme: Spirit Week – Show us your Kim’s Gym spirit! Every day we will have a new and fun theme to participate in!

  • Experienced, enthusiastic staff
  • Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, airtrak)
  • 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* Mad Science: Wings and Things | 1st-5th Grades

From Mad Science, design, build, and test fantastic flying creations including kites, planes, rockets, hovercrafts, and more! Experiment with the laws of physics, gravity, and motion. This camp does not swim.

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 — 7x Winner of the Austin Chronicle’s Best Youth Sports Program — for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally recognized program offers a positive, high-energy, 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 such as a t-shirt, mini soccer ball, water bottle, and more! 

Young Rembrandts Olympic Artistry: Gold Medal Cartooning | 2nd-6th Grades

From Young Rembrandts, while our country’s athletes are going for the gold this summer, Young Rembrandts artists will mark the occasion with an all-Olympic-themed cartooning curriculum. In this series, our athletes – not all of them human! – will show off their skills in baseball, basketball, martial arts, surfing and more. Artists will learn to draw colorful characters, create exaggerated expressions and dynamic poses, and tell a story by illustrating a cartoon sequence. Every artist wins in these Olympics! Campers spend their afternoon with fun classic camp activities like swimming, games, and more.

*WAITLISTED* ZACH Theatre: Act the Story | 1st-2nd Grades

Bring your imagination to life! In this fun beginners acting camp by ZACH Theatre, campers will learn the basic Actor’s Tools and work on building confidence, creativity, and collaboration onstage! Campers will engage in acting, movement, arts & crafts and creative drama to work together and bring their most creative stories to life! Please note – these classes focus on process (the skills of acting and story-telling) over product. The camp ends with a demonstration where campers perform an original devised play for friends and families.

ZACH Theatre: Improv | 3rd-6th Grades

Join ZACH Theatre for a fun and fast-paced camp that’s great for young actors with any level of experience. Through acting games and exercises campers will learn how to say “yes” to ideas, create characters, make specific choices, and let go of judgment to reach their full creative potential. Please note – this camp focuses on process (the skills of acting and improvisation) over product. The semester ends with a demonstration where campers perform a selection of improvisation games and scenes for friends and family.

LAST BLAST 3 | AUGUST 12-16

*Priority registration for current Dell JCC members opens Tuesday, February 27 at 10:00 AM!
*Community-wide registration will open Thursday, February 29

Mad Science: Science Explorations | K-1st Grades

From Mad Science: Discover space travel as you prep your “egg-stronaut” for flight and build your very own flying orbiter. Discover your scientific passion by exploring life, earth and physical science.

Mad Science: Camp Eureka! | 2nd-6th Grades

From Mad Science: Each day overcome challenges using basic materials, tips from famous inventors, newly acquired science knowledge and the most important thing of all – your mind.

Soccer Shots Premier | K-2nd Grades

Join Soccer Shots — 7x Winner of the Austin Chronicle’s Best Youth Sports Program — for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Our nationally recognized program offers a positive, high-energy, 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 such as a t-shirt, mini soccer ball, water bottle, and more!

Kim’s Gym | K-5th Grades 

Theme: Best of the best! – We’re bringing back all of our favorite themes to form one awesome week of camp!
  • Experienced, enthusiastic staff
  • Gymnastics (floor exercise, bars, beam, vault, airtrak)
  • 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!

TEEN CAMP

Entering 7th – 9th Grades

Pre-camp | May 28-31

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

Madatzim LEADERS | Session A-C | JUNE 3-14, JUNE 17-28, JULY 1-12 (CLOSED JULY 4)

Campers! Are you entering 7th-9th grade? Then you have what it takes to join our NEW JCamps program – the Madatzim Leaders!

Madatizim leaders are the next generation of camp fun. As a leader, you will spend time learning about what it means to lead and work with campers younger than yourselves. You’ll have a ton of fun camp experiences together – tie-dye and cooking, anyone? – while building on your skills and relationships as you work directly with a JCamps bunk.

As a Madatzim leader, you will learn how to create, plan, and implement your favorite camp programs that you and your friends come up with, experience the creation of the magic of camp, and of course, have the most fun and meaningful summer with us at JCamps! Campers will earn volunteer hours at Madatzim.

Sign up for one week or multiple!

Session A: Week 1 & 2

Session B: Week 1 & 2

Session C: Week 1 & 2

SESSION D | JULY 15-26

Kim Gym’s 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

Keep Austin Weird | Session D Week 1 | 7th-9th Grades

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!

Austin Adventurers | Session D Week 2| 7th-9th Grades

Round out your summer by exploring the great outdoors with Austin Adventurers! We’ll find the best parks and green spaces the city has to offer, swim in familiar favorite pools (and explore new ones), and so much more! Get ready for a rocking end to summer where the sky’s the limit! 

LAST BLAST 1 | July 29-August 2

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

LAST BLAST 2 | AUGUST 5-9

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

LAST BLAST 3 | AUGUST 12-16

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

HEAR FROM OUR FAMILIES!

After attending cdc@cbi for preschool, my kids are currently are now in public school, with very few other Jewish kids. JCamps was a natural next step to help them continue building their Jewish community. Last summer, Cameron made meaningful connections with other campers and counselors. He loved going every day and can’t wait to go back! Carly Cera | Parent

Our family loves JCamps! Betsy and Teddy decorated their bed with crafts from JCamps and insisted on making a video to send to their beloved counselors showing their decor and telling them how much they love their creations. Camp leaders also followed up immediately when I expressed Teddy had a challenging time making friends. Counselors helped him find his good buddy who he now loves seeing at soccer during the school year. The personal touches and attention make JCamps so special!
Lindsey Fitzpatrick | Parent

Ethan Lane-Miller

Ethan Lane-Miller

JCamps Director

O (512) 735-8058
jcamps@shalomaustin.org

CONTACT US