JCAMPS Registration 2027
Current JCC Member On Sale:
Sunday, January 10, 2027 at 10:00am
Community and pending Member on sale:
Monday, January 18, 2027 at 10:00am
JCAMPS summer 2027 dates
Summer 2027 runs June 7 – August 6, 2027
Kickoff week
June 1 – 4, 2027
Sendoff week
August 9 – 13, 2027
Information about session dates, specialty camp offerings, and camp pricing coming December 2026.
Questions?
Contact camp@columbusjcc.org
For 75 years, JCamps has been a summer home for our Jewish community and families across Central Ohio—welcoming campers from all backgrounds to learn, play, and grow together. What began as a place for children to connect and explore has become a generational tradition filled with joyful Jewish moments, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable summers.
As we celebrate this milestone, we honor the thousands of campers whose stories shape who we are—and who have helped make JCamps the premier summer camp experience in our city. With a legacy built on community, creativity, and care, JCamps continues to set the standard for what an exceptional summer can be.
(Rising 1st – 3rd Graders | JCC Columbus)
A summer at Camp Chaverim offers campers the opportunity to learn through play and new experiences, develop life-long friendships, and build independence and self-confidence in a safe and welcoming environment. Each day allows campers to be active, creative, and have fun!
Check out all Camp Chaverim has to offer: Daily Swimming & Swim Lessons, Splash Pad, Specialist-led activities, Maccabi Games, Nature, Singing, Gaga, and Shabbat/Judaics.
(Rising 4th – 8th Graders | Located on Hoover Reservoir)
Campers soar to new heights at Camp Hoover. Our campers have the opportunity to have a new adventure each day on our 40 acres of campgrounds with a high ropes course, lakefront, pool, and archery range. Campers will discover the great outdoors, make friends, and build valuable leadership skills in a way that no other camp in the Columbus area can rival.
Camp Hoover includes: Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, Zipline, Canoeing/Kayaking, Gaga, Sports, Daily Swimming, Archery, Nature Trails, Arts & Crafts, and Shabbat/Judaics.
(Rising 1st – 8th Graders | Available at Camp Chaverim & Camp Hoover)
Inclusion is central to the philosophy of JCamps. Our Arye Inclusion program provides support for children with disabilities at both Camp Chaverim and Camp Hoover. While embracing each camper’s individuality, we create an environment for them to thrive alongside their peers. JCamps provides a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3 in our inclusion program.
If you think the Arye Inclusion Program could be a good fit for your camper, please reach out at Camp@columbusjcc.org
Specialty Camp information coming December 2026.
Providing swim instruction and teaching water safety are central to the JCamps experience:
o Camp Chaverim campers receive group swim instruction at camp taught by American Red Cross WSI Certified swim instructors.
o Camp Chaverim and Camp Hoover campers enjoy free swim every day at camp.
ALL LIFEGUARDS ARE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED IN FIRST AID, CPR, AND WATER RESCUE. ADDITIONALLY, THEY PRACTICE EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN MONTHLY IN-SERVICES.
Meet Raeann
Raeann Cronebach has been at the JCC since 2015. She began working in the ECLC as she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Capital University. She brings to camp her many years of experience in creating engaging programming made just for kids at both camps and in the early childhood classroom. She has fond memories of attending day camps as a child and has enjoyed creating a safe and welcoming environment at JCamps for campers to make memories of their own. Staying connected with returning camp families and welcoming new families are Raeann’s favorite parts of camp.
Meet Emily
Emily Goldman joined the Columbus JCC Community after moving to the area in February 2021. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, she has been a part of the broader JCC community since she was an infant. With many years of experience as a camper, counselor, & director with her temple in St. Louis and JCamps, she has a well-rounded perspective of day camps. She looks forward to providing campers with an experience of Jewish Values and community, something her counselors did for her. Emily brings Ruach and an understanding of what it means to be an individual to camp. Her favorite parts of camp are the songs, the creation of life-long memories, and lanyard-making with the campers.
Meet Logan
Logan Meldrum serves as the JCamps Chaverim Assistant Director, bringing four years of camp experience and a strong passion for youth development to her role. Now in her second summer as Assistant Director, Logan is dedicated to creating a fun, inclusive, and engaging environment where campers can grow, build confidence, and form lasting connections. Outside of the summer season, Logan works as the Youth Sports Coordinator at the JCC, where she develops and leads programs that promote skill development, teamwork, and a love for sports among young athletes. Logan earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Sports Coaching from Ohio University, where she built a strong foundation in athlete development, leadership, and program design. She is committed to fostering positive experiences for youth both on and off the field and takes pride in helping counselors, campers and athletes reach their full potential.
OUR JCAMP COUNSELORS ROUND OUT OUR AMAZING STAFF TO CREATE SUMMER FUN FOR YOUR CHILD.
Why JCamps Counselors are the best:
25+ hours of training in child development, safety practices and mental health awareness
Keep ratios of 1:10 or less
First Aid, CPR & AED Certified
FBI/BCI Background checked
The most energetic, kind, and caring staff around
Counselor in Training (CIT) Program
Rising High School Freshman & Sophomores
CITs will participate in portions of staff training and will then work side-by-side with our team of counselors and directors to learn the ropes of being a part of the JCamps team. Our CIT Coordinator will be checking in with them along the way to help facilitate their learning. Leadership, communication, and teamwork are skills that our JCamps counselors need to be successful and are skills that will be taught through hands-on experience and guidance from a CIT Coordinator during the program.
JCAMPS IS ROOTED IN JEWISH VALUES
Special thanks to the Columbus Jewish Historical Society for providing photos of Jcamps throughout the years!
Become a JCC Member!
- Discounted rates for JCamps
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Early access to Registration
- Use of all the JCC’s facilities, including indoor/outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, racquetball courts and participation in many programs and sports leagues for all ages
- Access to outstanding year round programming
- For more information about JCC Membership, call (614) 559-6229 or email membershipservices@columbusjcc.org
ECLC Summer OFFERINGS
Open only to children enrolled in our ECLC program – Based on Availability
If you are interested in this offering, please contact eclcmain@columbusjcc.org