Community Life Inclusion

Dinner of Champions

Teens (13-17), Adults (18+), Adults (65+)

Thousands of campers with disabilities, who make up 20% of our camp community each year, have received inclusion support thanks in large part to funds raised from the Dinner of Champions.

Supporting Inclusion at Lessans Camp JCC

The Dinner of Champions makes our inclusive summer camp possible for every child of all abilities and their families. We are proud to have raised millions of dollars to ensure that families of children with disabilities pay no more than families of typically-developing children pay. Thousands of campers with disabilities, who make up 20% of our camp community each year, have received inclusion support thanks in large part to funds raised from the Dinner of Champions.

About Dinner of Champions

At The Dinner Of Champions, we induct outstanding Jewish athletes and sports professionals into the Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and honor high school athletes with the Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Award.

Through the Dinner of Champions, the Bender JCC recommits to its core value of inclusion and creating a meaningful summer camp experience to children of all abilities.

2025 Honorees

2025 Honorees Coming Soon

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities and Tickets

Sponsorship Opportunities and Tickets coming soon

A Legacy Of Athletic Excellence

The Dinner of Champions celebrates athletic achievement while supporting inclusion at Lessans Camp JCC, giving children of all abilities the opportunity for a meaningful summer experience.

The Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame celebrates outstanding Jewish athletes and sports professionals with strong ties to the Greater Washington, DC area. Inductees must have a history of excellence in sports, leadership, and character, and a connection to the local community—whether through growing up here, attending school, or being active in the area’s sports scene.

The Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Award honors outstanding Jewish student-athletes from the Greater Washington, DC area. To qualify, nominees must be rising seniors who shine in sports, excel academically, and are involved in community service.