Take your summer to new heights with a day camp experience like no other. At Camp Hoover, (rising 4th – 8th grade) 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.
At Camp Hoover, we create from the foundations of Jewish values and build our experience through safety, fun, and learning.
JCamps operate under a set of Jewish Core Values to help us achieve our vision and mission. These values strengthen the foundation of our day camps, establish a stronger Jewish learning environment, and provide set guidelines for our staff on how to plan more effectively. Furthermore, campers and staff gain a stronger sense of ownership of their own Jewish exploration that can be carried over to everyday life.
CAMP Dates & Rates
Optional Add-Ons & Fees
Weekly Hot Lunches
$35: Available for Camp Chaverim and Specialty Camps located at the College Ave JCC ONLY.
Aftercare
$80 (member)/$90 (community): Extend your camper’s day at the College Ave JCC location until 5:30! Aftercare will be held in the Zusman, where campers will be offered snacks and activities after their day of camp! Available for campers entering 1st-5th grades.
Registration Fee
$50: A one-time registration fee will be added for each camper registering after February 15th
Why JCamps
Amazing Staff
Our staff complete 25+ hours of training on child development, safety practices, and mental health awareness. Many of our staff grew up attending JCamps and most are coming back for their second, third, or even fourth summers as counselors!
Convenience
JCamps provides FREE busing from JCC North/Beth Tikvah and JCC New Albany/CJDS to all camps and from JCC College Ave to Camp Hoover!
Jewish Values
Each day, our values are woven into all activities! Kehilla (Building Community), Hachnasat Orchim (Welcoming Guests), Shmirat Haguf Vehanefesh (Nurturing the Body and Soul), Klal Yisrael (Connection to the Jewish People), and Gemilut Chasadim (Bestowing Kindness).
Health & Safety
All camp staff are First Aid/CPR certified and FBI/BCI background checked. A camp nurse is onsite at Camp Chaverim and is available to consult with Camp Hoover staff as needed.
Jewish Values
Campers swim EVERY DAY (weather permitting). Camp Chaverim campers receive daily swim lessons from our Red Cross-certified Water Safety Instructors (WSIs).
Choose Your Own Adventure
Camp Chaverim and Hoover will have opportunities throughout the week to choose activities that they want to participate in! Activities will change for each rotation and may include competitions of kickball, knockout, or pickle ball; art activities like origami, sculpting, or water colors; games like chess, yard Yahtzee, or corn hole; and opportunities for movement through nature walks, yoga, or dance.
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