Camp JCA Shalom

Camp JCA Shalom offers Builders Habonim one-week mini camps for first-time campers, Rishonim for an extended stay away from home, and Giborim, which includes an undernight experience at camp. It also offers Alufim, Chaverim, Gesher, TASC, Kibbutz, Israel Trip, and CITs, with activities that include teamwork, adventure, personal challenges, hiking to the beach, ocean kayaking, an overnight in Malibu, and an exclusive out-of-camp overnight adventure.

Programs

• Builders Habonim – One Week Mini Camps — Entering Grade 2-6 · Mini camps for first-time campers; available during Session 2.
• Rishonim — Entering Grades 2-4 · First extended stay away from home; available Sessions 1 and 3.
• Giborim — Entering Grades 5-6 · Includes an “undernight” experience right here at camp.
• Alufim — Entering Grade 7 · Campers embark on their first out-of-camp overnight.
• Chaverim — Entering Grade 8 · Teamwork, adventure, and personal challenges.
• Gesher — Entering Grade 9 · Includes hiking to the beach and ocean kayaking, followed by an overnight in Malibu.
• TASC — Entering Grades 10-11 · Teen leadership program with an exclusive out-of-camp overnight adventure.
• Kibbutz — Entering Grade 11 · Immersive four-week leadership experience; personal interview required.
• Israel Trip — Entering Grade 11 · Once in a lifetime Israel travel experience.
• CITs — Entering Grade 12 · Counselor-in-training experience; personal interview required.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–12 years old
• General schedule: A Typical Day at Camp JCA Shalom: 8:00am wake-up; 8:30am camp meet-up; 8:45am breakfast; 9:15am cabin clean-up; 10:00am-1:00pm morning rotational programming; 1:15pm lunch; 2:00pm rest hour; 3:00-5:00pm afternoon rotational programming; 5:00pm free time; 6:30pm dinner; 7:15pm song session; 8:00pm evening programs; 9:00pm-11:00pm goodnight.

About the provider

Camp JCA Shalom was established in 1951 and has been operating for over 70 years. Its mission statement describes transformative experiences through communal living, outdoor learning, community, and camp magic for campers going into grades 2-12.

Last updated September 6, 2026.