 Tsofim (Entering grades 4 and 5)
Based at our Springfield site
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (with the exception of certain trips)
Tsofim, Hebrew for “scouts,” offers a busy week of fun-filled day-trip adventures. Tsofim provides a recreational travel experience with a sampling of entertaining and exciting trips. Campers travel 4 days each week and spend Fridays with other travel campers at the Springfield campsite for special events.
It’s Tsofim – It’s An Adventure:
- Daily travel to beaches, ballparks, water and amusement parks, aquariums and more!
- Overnight and extended trips each session
- A lively Shabbat program at the JCC concludes each week
Staff: Adult Unit Director and Assistant Unit Director supervise staff and campers. Experienced Senior Counselors, trained in travel procedures and safety, work directly
with campers.
Overnight Trips:
Session 1
Philadelphia, PA (2 nights, 3 days) Highlights include: Philadelphia Zoo, Franklin Institute, Duck Tour
Club Getaway, Kent CT (2 nights, 3 days) Recreational overnight camp setting
Session 2
Cape May/Wildwood, NJ (2 nights, 3 days) Highlights include: Dolphin Watch, Morey’s Piers, IMAX
NJY Camps (2 nights, 3 days) Recreational overnight camp setting
All trips subject to change
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Na'arim (Entering grades 5 and 6)
Based at our Springfield site
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (with the exception of certain trips)
Na’arim, Hebrew for “youth,” embark on adventures near and far through this interactive travel program. Na’arim is the perfect program for adolescent campers interested in a variety of activities. Travel includes trips designed solely for Na’arim. Campers travel 4 days a week and spend Fridays with other travel campers at the Springfield campsite for special events.
It’s Na’arim – It’s Unbelievable:
- Daily travel includes rafting, amusement and water parks, a Broadway show, fishing and more!
- Overnight and extended trips each session
- A lively Shabbat program at the JCC concludes each week
Staff: Adult Unit Director and Assistant Unit Director supervise staff and campers. Experienced Senior Counselors, trained in travel procedures and safety, work directly with campers.
Overnight Trips:
Session 1
Washington, DC/Virginia (3 nights, 4 days)
Highlights include: Air & Space Museum, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Go-Carts Plus
Club Getaway, Kent CT (2 nights, 3 days) Recreational overnight camp setting
Session 2
NJY Camps (2 nights, 3 days) Recreational overnight camp setting
Vermont/Upstate NY (3 nights, 4 days)
Highlights include: Ben & Jerry’s, Vermont Teddy Bear, Great Escape
All trips subject to change
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Chalutzim Entering grades 7 and 8)
Based at our Springfield site
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (with the exception of certain trips)
Chalutzim, Hebrew for “pioneers,” experience the ultimate in day trips and extended travel! Campers travel 5 days a week. Whether your interest is sports, theater, roller coasters or sightseeing, you’ll find it all in Chalutzim!
It’s Chalutzim – It’s Incredible:
- Action-packed mix of day and overnight trips, including extended overnight each session
- Incredible day-trip excursions include a NY comedy club, amusement parks, sporting events, Broadway and outdoor adventure trips offering rafting, hiking, rock climbing and spelunking
- Most extended trips include transportation on air-conditioned coach
- buses, dairy and Kosher meals, hotel accommodations and fun-filled
- itineraries packed with touring and interactive experiences
- A lively Shabbat program at the JCC concludes each week
Staff: Adult Unit Director and Assistant Unit Director supervise staff and campers. Experienced Senior Counselors (college-aged and older), who are trained in travel procedures and safety, work directly with campers.
Overnight Trips:
Session 1
Lake Placid, NY (3 nights, 4 days)
Highlights include: Olympic Experience, Baseball Hall of Fame, Howe Caverns
New Orleans, LA (4 nights, 5 days)
Highlights include: Superdome Tour, Rebuilding NOLA, Steamboat Mississippi tour, Swamp tour, Cemetery Voodoo Tour
Session 2
Montreal, Canada (4 nights, 5 days)
Highlights include: Whitewater Rafting, Funicular Train, Montmorency Falls
Philadelphia (3 nights, 4 days)
Highlights include: Baseball Game, Ghost Tour, Laser light show
All trips subject to change
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