Join us after camp ends and before
school starts for Summer Vacation Zone.
Campers entering preschool 3 through grade 8. Monday, August 23 - Friday, September 3
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ages 3 and 4
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Grades K-8
(Before care available 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Late Stay available 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
Advance registration only
For more information, contact
Early Childhood Administrator, Ricki Solomita,
at 908-889-8800 ext. 239 or rsolomita@jccnj.org
Chaverim, in Hebrew, means “friends.” This unit is where we welcome new friends into the Camp Yachad family. Chaverim campers spend their days in a nurturing, structured indoor/outdoor camp program.
It’s Chaverim – It’s Fun:
Campers begin each day with a spirited “Boker Tov” good morning activity
Groups are staffed with a minimum of 3 counselors
Camp groups are based in air-conditioned classrooms
Campers participate in an instructional swim program
Campers have a balanced schedule of age-appropriate activities, including sports & games, arts & crafts, music & movement, Judaica, nature, gymnastics and more!
Special events and theme days are an integral part of the Chaverim calendar
A lively Shabbat celebration concludes each week
Staff: Adult Unit Director supervises staff and campers. Adult Senior Counselors who are certified teachers supervise each group. Assistant Counselors and CITs (Counselors in Training) support each group. Professional specialty instructors are also on hand.
CHAVERIM Program Options 2-day 2 1/2-year-old program
Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Bus transportation not available)
Yeladim, in Hebrew, means “children.” Megalim, in Hebrew, means “discoverers.” As they step up to the next level, the children in these exciting units experience a full day of camp with special attention given to transition. Yeladim and Megalim campers spend their days in a structured outdoor camp program with opportunities to come indoors for specific activities.
It’s Yeladim & Megalim– It’s Exciting:
Campers begin each day with a spirited “Boker Tov” good morning activity
Groups are staffed with a minimum of 3 counselors
Groups are based in a tented picnic area located outdoors
Campers participate in instructional and recreational swim programs. (2 PM Yeladim have instructional swim only)
Campers learn specific sports skills (soccer, lacrosse, baseball, etc.) from professional instructors each week
Campers experience an expanded array of age-appropriate activities including: gymnastics, arts & crafts, field games, outdoor adventure, music, Judaica, martial arts and more!
Special events and theme days are an integral part of the Yeladim and Megalim calendar
Megalim campers receive offsite tennis instruction and participate in special camp “undernights”
A lively Shabbat celebration concludes each week
Staff: Adult Unit Director supervises staff and campers. Experienced Senior Counselors supervise each group. Junior Counselors and CITs (Counselors in Training) support each group. Professional specialty
instructors are also on hand.
YELADIM& MEGALIM Program Options Kindergarten boys & girls
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Kindergarten boys Kindergarten girls 1st grade boys 1st grade girls
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sabra, in Hebrew, means “native-born Israeli.” The most advanced 5-day onsite program, Sabra includes sophisticated instruction in specialty areas and an action-packed full-day program.
It’s Sabra – It’s Amazing:
Campers begin each day with a spirited “Boker Tov” good morning activity
Groups are staffed with a minimum of 3 counselors
Groups are based in a tented picnic area located outdoors
Campers participate in instructional and recreational swim programs
Campers experience an accelerated schedule of age-appropriate activities
Sabra campers receive comprehensive instruction during week-long, professionally instructed sports clinics such as basketball, soccer, golf, hockey and baseball
Sabra campers travel offsite each week for tennis and gymnastics instruction
Sabra campers participate in the camp show and in special camp “undernights”
Special events and theme days are an integral part of the Sabra calendar
One-night, overnight program options available to 3rd & 4th grade campers for an additional charge.
A lively Shabbat celebration concludes each week
Staff: Adult Unit Director supervises staff and campers. Experienced Senior Counselors supervise each group. Junior Counselors and CITs (Counselors in Training) support each group. Professional specialty instructors are also on hand.
SABRA Program Options 2nd grade boys 2nd grade girls 3rd grade boys 3rd grade girls 4th grade boys 4th grade girls
Olim (Entering grades 3 and 4)
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Olim, in Hebrew, means “settlers.” This unit is the perfect combination of a traditional campprogram an introductory travel camp experience. Campers spend 3 days a week onsite at the JCC camp and 2 days a week on incredible day trips! Olim gives campers the opportunity to design their own camp experience through an electives program that offers innovative areas of instruction. Olim also introduces campers to the excitement of travel camp programs.
It’s Olim – It’s Awesome:
Trained staff provide instruction in free-choice elective activities, including (but not limited to) sports (baseball, basketball, soccer), performing arts (dance, improvisational theater), music – (musical theater & songwriting) art (drawing, painting, jewelry, wearable art, tie dyeing) science (cool chemistry, rocketry) and so much more including Spy Camp, photography & journalism, and Israeli culture
Olim combines a TRAVEL and ELECTIVES program in 1 week!
One overnight each session at NJY Camps & one night overnight at the J each session
A lively Shabbat celebration concludes each week
Staff: Adult Unit Director supervises staff and campers. Experienced Senior Counselors trained in both electives instruction and travel procedures work directly with campers.
Day Trips Include:
• Mini-Golf
• Beach Excursions
• Sporting Events
• Zoo Trips
• Rock Climbing
• Tours
OLIM 1 (3rd grade) Program OLIM 2 (4th grade) Program
Monday through Friday travel Onsite at the JCC for 3 days, traveling on day trips for 2 days ALL OLIM CAMPERS ARRIVE AND DEPART FROM THE JCC
haverim (Ages 2 1/2 – 4) 
CHAVERIM Program Options
Staff: Adult Unit Director supervises staff and campers. Experienced Senior Counselors supervise each group. Junior Counselors and CITs (Counselors in Training) support each group. Professional specialty
