J-Camp

Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303

mapOshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303

About

J-Camp is a day camp that includes activities such as water days and arts and crafts. The program offers a variety of camp options, including Traditional Camps, Tayasim Hebrew Immersion Camp, Explore the Bay Camp, CIT Camp, PM Care, and a Post Camp: Summer Celebration.

• Ages: 4–15 years old
• Schedule: Camp hours 8:30 AM–3:30 PM in two four-week sessions

J-Camp is a day camp offering programming for incoming transitional kindergarten through 10th grade campers. The camp runs as two four-week sessions of traditional camp, and each session is described as a unique experience with fun and engaging programs. Camp programming is described as specially designed for fun, safety, and to promote meaningful friendships.

The camp’s mission states that J-Camp builds a spirited community where campers are immersed in joyful camp activities and develop meaningful relationships with others while engaging in individual personal growth. According to the mission, camp activities build confidence, stretch imaginations, and teach new skills. The mission also states that J-Camp is guided by Jewish values and is a welcoming and inclusive camp where campers of all backgrounds and their families learn, play, and connect. The mission further explains that staff members believe each child is a unique individual with their own rate and process of development, and that the goal is to introduce children to many new experiences and help each child feel confident and secure in the journeys they create while at camp. The mission states that the camp is dedicated to enriching the lives of campers and facilitating friendships, powerful moments, and memories that will last a lifetime.

The leadership team includes Camp Director Phil Bassett and Assistant Camp Director Monica Valdez. The staff is described as fantastic and experienced. One parent testimonial notes that their children loved the variety of activities, including water days, arts and crafts, and a visiting magician, and that this was their family’s fifth summer at J-Camp. Another parent testimonial describes the camp as a highlight for their 11-year-old, mentioning welcoming and engaging experiences, exciting activities, new friendships, outdoor adventures, creative projects, team games, and caring and attentive staff. The mission also states that J-Camp is a welcoming and inclusive camp where campers of all backgrounds and their families learn, play, and connect.

Last updated March 17, 2026.

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