Welcome to Staten Island JCC Day Camp! We’re thrilled to have your family join our camp community this summer. Whether you’re a returning family or new to our program, we’re so grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us to be part of your child’s journey.
To help you get ready for an amazing summer, we’ve put together all the “nuts and bolts” details you need, including calendars, links to our Facebook page for photos and updates, and more. Stay tuned for everything you need to make this summer smooth and memorable for your family!
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Our traditional day camp program is divided by age groups, each designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and recreational needs of our campers as they grow. At every stage, our camp experience is spirited, nurturing, and fun!
Find all the information you will need for your programs below.
Camp K’Ton Ton and Parpar are for our youngest campers, offering a full camp experience with age-appropriate activities.
Special Features of Kton Ton and Parpar: We provide flexible scheduling options, including full-day, half-day, and partial-week choices. Please note that all K’Ton Ton and Parpar campers must be fully toilet-trained.
View last year’s K’ton Ton/Parpar calendar
Nitzan: Entering 1st Grade
Nitzan is the perfect place for your child to grow and flourish! Nitzan campers will experience a full week of camp, including sports, swimming, and cultural activities. Whether they’re returning from Parpar or are new to the JCC Day Camp family, Nitzan campers are sure to enjoy a memorable summer.
View last year’s Nitzan 2024 Calendar
Shalom/Shemesh: Entering 2nd and 3rd Grade
Shalom and Shemesh foster independence and growth, focusing on the development of social skills, self-esteem, sportsmanship, and the creation of camp traditions rooted in positive values.
View last year’s Shalom 2024 Calendar
View last year’s Shemesh 2024 Calendar
Chalutz/Chaverim: Entering 4th and 5th Grades
Chalutz and Chaverim programs strike a perfect balance between structure and creativity, competition and teamwork. With a mix of organized activities and open-ended experiences, campers have the opportunity to learn new skills, grow at their own pace, and create lasting memories.
View last year’s Chalutz 2024 Calendar
Maccabiah/Machon: Entering 6th and 7th Grades
Maccabiah and Machon are designed specifically for tweens, offering plenty of opportunities to explore new activities and choose what interests them most. Campers enjoy two weekly trips to amusement parks, bowling, and other fun destinations.
View last year’s Maccabiah 2024 Calendar
Teen travel: Entering Grades 8 and 9
Every day is a new adventure with Teen Travel! Recognizing that teens have different interests than younger campers, we’ve designed our Teen Travel program to include exciting activities and trips that teens will love, while staying true to our camp’s core values—friendship, discovery, and fun.
Teen Travelers visit popular summer destinations and explore new ones. Past trips have included water parks, amusement parks, Broadway shows, sporting events, museums, boardwalks, hands-on activities, rock climbing, laser tag, and more! Campers also enjoy overnight trips for even more adventure.
New for summer 2025: Overnight trip to Virginia
View last year’s Teen Travel 2024 Schedule
Counselor-in-Training Programs
Entering grades 9 and 10
(Upon successful completion of the program, each CIT will receive an honorarium)
Through our two Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programs, teens continue experiencing the magic of camp while helping to create an amazing summer for the next generation of campers.
CIT I/Etgar
In CIT I/Etgar, teens divide their time between learning valuable camp counseling skills by working with children and participating in meaningful community service projects. CIT I/Etgar teens get a taste of being a camp counselor, enjoy exciting trips with Teen Travel campers, and contribute to making the world a better place!
CIT II/Gesher
In CIT II/Gesher, teens deepen their impact on campers’ lives, learning about youth relationship skills, child development, and techniques for leading activities. Teens gain hands-on experience in working with children while also going on several fun trips.
Minimum registration is required.
Marvin’s Camp for Children with Special Needs
Ages: Children Ages 6 – 21
(Interviews required for all new campers)
At the JCC, we view camp as an essential part of childhood, one that should be accessible to all. Marvin’s Camp for Children with Special Needs is dedicated to providing an educational, creative, social, and safe environment for children with special needs. We offer three Marvin’s divisions
All Marvin’s programs are led by highly experienced staff members with degrees in special education, social work, and school psychology. We maintain low camper-to-staff ratios to ensure that each child receives the care and attention they deserve.
Marvin’s Juniors & Marvin’s
Children in Marvin’s Juniors and Marvin’s enjoy a variety of fun and enriching activities, including swimming, sports, music, arts and crafts, and exciting trips to places like the movies, bowling, and the zoo.
Camper-to-staff ratio: 3:1
M.O.R.E.
M.O.R.E. provides older campers the opportunity to engage with and explore their community, including several trips throughout the summer. Campers visit exciting destinations like amusement parks, water parks, sporting events, arcades, and more!
Camper-to-staff ratio: 5:1
For more information or to apply to Marvin’s Camp, contact Laura Irizarry at Lirizarry@sijcc.com or call 718.475.5268.
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We are excited to announce that lunch and snacks are included in camp fees this year! Please note that lunch will not be provided on trip days.
Extended Hours are available Monday through Friday. Campers can sign up for morning hours, afternoon hours, or both.
Morning Extended Hours
Afternoon Extended Hours
| Weeks | Mornings | Afternoons | Both |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $140 | $155 | $185 |
| 2 weeks | $245 | $275 | $350 |
| 3 weeks | $350 | $380 | $470 |
| 4 weeks | $425 | $465 | $575 |
| 5 weeks | $465 | $495 | $605 |
| 6 weeks | $495 | $505 | $635 |
| 7 weeks | $515 | $520 | $665 |
| 8 weeks | $535 | $535 | $715 |
TRANSPORTATION
Door-to-door transportation is available to and from camp each day, except for dead-end streets with no through traffic. Campers who register after June 15th may only be able to use an existing bus stop for transportation during the first week of camp.
A 50% discount on transportation is applied for additional siblings.
Bus Fees – 2025 – Register Now
| Weeks | One way | Both ways |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $145 | $250 |
| 2 weeks | $255 | $445 |
| 3 weeks | $370 | $625 |
| 4 weeks | $470 | $825 |
| 5 weeks | $500 | $885 |
| 6 weeks | $525 | $970 |
| 7 weeks | $555 | $1,035 |
| 8 weeks | $590 | $1,095 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Challah (per week) | $7 |
| Reg T-Shirt | $11 |
| Friday T-Shirt | $11 |
| Camp Bag | $15 |
2025 Camp Manual coming soon!
Download the 2024 Weekly Shmooze
CALL US
Phone:
718-475-5231 (through June 30)
718-983-9000 (July & August)
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Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds
1131 Manor Rd.
Staten Island, NY 10314
Staten Island JCC Day Camp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Staten Island, NY
