CAMPS

WHAT A SUMMER!

JCamps 2023 was unlike ANY summer we’ve had before! This camp season, we welcomed over 950 individual campers – a new record! As we’re gearing up for the next best summer, take a look back at some of our favorite snapshots from Summer 2023. We can’t wait to see friends old and new next summer at JCAMPS!

WHY JCAMPS?

The JCamps experience is unlike any other that Central Texas has to offer. We welcome campers of all backgrounds and interests, and work hard to make sure there are ways for each camper to learn, grow and have a great time throughout the entire summer! We believe that campers from both Jewish and non-Jewish backgrounds alike can thrive within the cultural treasures that Judaism offers, and therefore base our philosophy on six points in order to mirror those of the Star of David.

JCAMPS 2024

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Camp Dates

Dates & Rates

JCAMPS TRADITIONS

FLAGPOLE

Flagpole kicks off every JCamps day

SWAG

During Sessions A-D, all school-age campers will receive their JCamps Summer T-shirt! What color will it be this year? If you register for our promotions or incentives, your camper is also eligible to score their very own, exclusive JCamps Swag!

SONG SESSION

Song Session wraps up every JCamps Day

SPECIAL EVENTS

Maccabiah, JCamps Pride Day, Shir Show and more!

SHABBAT PROGRAM

Each Friday ends with a meaningful and fun program to close out the week as one camp

THEME DAYS

Crazy Sock Day, Israel Day, Olympics Day and More!

HEALTH & SAFETY

The safety and health of our participants, families and staff is our number 1 priority. JCamps will continue to abide by our high health and safety standards and protocols.

HEAR FROM OUR FAMILIES!

Our 6-year-old son had a fantastic summer at JCamps. There was so much to love about the experience — from the variety of activities offered to the passion, hard work, and enthusiasm we saw each day from the counselors. What we loved most was the commitment to making JCamps an inclusive, fun, and positive experience where every child felt that they belonged — the staff and camp counselors were very intentional about this. It’s truly a wonderful experience and we cannot wait to be back to JCamps next year!
Nisha Devarajan | Parent

My two new campers had a really good time at the JCamps this year! Before signing up, I was super nervous about the swimming, because they’ve never been swimming without a parent/nanny there with them, but I felt reassured by [JCamps] safety practices, and they loved pool time. They told me some fun facts they learned about Israel, and they really liked their counselors. Thanks for running a great program!
Jennifer R. | Parent

The gist of it is that [my daughter] was so excited to be old enough for her first summer at JCamps. While she was there she made a new friend. Later in August, we were doing a different camp where she was worried she wouldn’t know anyone, but we were lucky enough that [her friend] had registered for that same camp and they were so excited to see each other! Since then, we’ve had a playdate with the family and the kids have formed a lasting friendship.
Lily S. | Parent

Financial Aid

We believe everyone should have access to participate in our community, regardless of financial need. Awards of financial assistance are made possible for community members by generous contributions to the Shalom Austin Annual Campaign. Financial aid is distributed based on availability of funds and eligibility of your household. If you would like to learn more about financial aid, please reach out to us at financialaid@shalomaustin.org.

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