Lessans Camp JCC Programs

ADOM, LAVAN, & KACHOL

Pre-K to Entering Grade 2

Our youngest campers experience all the fun activities that camp offers — like swimming, sports, music, climbing, arts & crafts, nature (Teva), and more — while building independence, skills, and friendships. Highlights include:

  • Field trips and special events
  • Fun Shabbat celebrations
  • Themed days

Adom (red)
For campers in preschool and kindergarten.  

    • Adom 4’s: Age 4 by Sept. 1, 2024. 
    • Adom 5’s: Age 5 and entering kindergarten by Sept. 1, 2024

Lavan (white)
For campers entering 1st Grade.

Kachol (blue)
For campers entering 2nd Grade. Kachol campers attend a field trip once per session.

KESEF

Entering Grade 3 - 4

Special electives for campers entering grades 3 – 4 

Our Kesef campers experience classic camp fun plus they get to choose a special elective like: claymation filmmaking, gymnastics, STEM, Lego engineering, and cooking. 

LEARN ABOUT THE KESEF PROGRAMS

ZAHAV

Entering Grade 5 - 6

Adventures and trips for campers entering grades 5 – 6

In addition to classic camp activities, Zahav campers embark on four adventures per week, which may include excursions to theme and water parks, hiking, and much more.

OMANUT | CREATIVE ARTS

Entering Grades 2-7

Visual arts for campers entering grades 2-7

Guided by our experienced specialists, campers will learn the creative process through drawing, painting, sculpting, and designing! Omanut may include an end-of-session art show and one field trip per session. 

HABIMAH | THEATER ARTS

Entering Grades 2-7

Performing arts for campers entering grades 2 – 7

Campers perform in our state-of-the-art theater, learning to act, design sets, improvise, dance, and sing from a faculty of experienced specialists.

Note: Program offered 4 weeks (sessions 1 & 2) and 3 weeks (session 3).

MACCABIAH | SPORTS CAMP

Entering Grades 2-4 Juniors | Entering Grades 5-7 Seniors

The ultimate sports camp experience for campers entering grades 2 – 7

Our young athletes pick a team sport — which may include baseball, basketball, football or soccer —  and work with specialty coaches to grow their skills through sport-specific drills, games, and competitions. Maccabiah will not have instructional swim. 

GESHER - BRIDGE

Entering Grades 7 - 9

A rewarding summer of service for campers entering grades 7 – 9

Gesher campers can earn up to 20 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours by volunteering in our community, then return to Lessans Camp JCC for classic summer camp fun like the climbing wall and swimming.

MADATZ | COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT)

Entering Grade 10

Grade 10 can earn 30 SSL hours per week. 

Teens in our Counselor in Training (CIT) program develop leadership skills through an unforgettable summer of team building, interactive workshops, and summer camp fun.

Note:  Program offered 4 weeks (session 1 & 2) and 3 weeks (session 3).

KOCHAVIM | SENIOR STARS

Senior Stars, Ages 12-21

An unforgettable summer for teens and young adults with disabilities.

Kochavim — an award-winning inclusion program for teens and young adults with disabilities (ages 12 – 21) —  invites campers of all abilities to experience the joys of summer camp by ensuring they can participate fully in all activities right alongside neurotypical campers.

We require an initial intake meeting for new Kochavim participants. For more information or to schedule your intake, please email kochavim@benderjccgw.org.

 

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL

Lessans Camp JCC Transportation Options

Our transportation options will be available as we get closer to camp.