York JCC Summer & Specialty Camps
York Jewish Community Center, 2000 Hollywood Dr, York, PA 17403
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York JCC Summer & Specialty Camps offers weekly themed JCamp activities such as Friendship & Team Building, Art & Expression, Wildlife & Nature Quest, Games, Sports, & Team Challenges, Project STEAM, Eco & Green Innovations, Weather & Water Works, Construct & Create, Healthy Bodies & Minds, Blast Off Into Space, and Celebration & Showcase. Specialty Camps include Soccer Skills Camp, Dance Camp, Cooking Camp: Eating Around the World, STEAM Camp: Engineer Week, Basketball Camp, STEAM Camp: Lego Week, and Cooking Camp: Baking. Campers also have access to group fitness instruction, swimming, lap and family swims, a full indoor basketball gymnasium, and family art and gym activities.
• Ages: 5–11 years old
• Schedule: JCamp runs for 10 consecutive weeks from June 1–August 14, 2026, with Specialty Camps offered Monday–Friday as half day (9–11:30 AM) or full day (8 AM–4 PM).
• Price: 2026 JCamp for Kindergarten–4th Grade: Kindergarten M $315/week, NM $355/week; 1st–4th Grades M $292/week, NM $325/week, plus a $50 registration fee and a non-refundable, non-transferable one-week deposit. 2026 Specialty Camps: JCamp Add On M $85/week, NM $110/week; Half Day M $183/week, NM $235/week; Full Day M $315/week, NM $360/week (AM & PM snack and lunch included), with a $75 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit per week.
JCamp programming in 2026 runs for 10 consecutive weeks from June 1–August 14 for children entering Kindergarten through fourth grade, with weekly themes labeled Week 0 through Week 10. Specialty Camps in 2026 run Monday–Friday in specific weeks: Soccer Skills Camp (June 8–12), Dance Camp (June 15–19), Cooking Camp: Eating Around the World (June 22–26), STEAM Camp: Engineer Week (June 29–July 2, no camp Friday, July 3), Basketball Camp (July 6–10), STEAM Camp: Lego Week (July 13–17), and Cooking Camp: Baking (July 20–24). Cost for JCamp includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, all field trip fees, and events, with a packed lunch required for some field trips, and families may take one week off at no charge from JCamp. Specialty Camps are separate from JCamp but can be added on to JCamp for a full day experience, and all listed Specialty Camps have the option to be full day with lunch, group fitness instruction, and swimming; full day Specialty Camps include AM and PM snack plus lunch. Specialty Camp does not qualify for financial assistance or reduced tuition, and for employees, the teacher discount is not applicable for Specialty Camp, though the standard employee discount will apply. Dance Camp specifies comfortable clothing and sneakers (no flip flops or Crocs), and students are asked to bring a beach towel and sunglasses for the week to use as props. Early Years Discovery Camp will not be held for Summer 2026, and 2026 JCamp is currently on a waiting list only.
The York Jewish Community Center has been part of the camp scene in York County for the past 41 years and has pursued its mission since 1910 to create opportunities for everyone, inspire relationships, build a community of well-being, and enhance Jewish communal life. Its work is rooted in seven core values: Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World), Teamwork, Communications, Compassion, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect. The organization is described as a vibrant non-profit community center dedicated to welcoming the diverse population of York County, aspiring to be a home that celebrates the diversity of the communities it serves in an inclusive, welcoming, spirited environment inspired by Jewish values. Many members describe the York JCC as “a home away from home,” and testimonials note that “most of my friendships started at the York JCC,” “it’s nice to have lifelong friends from this community, where you feel safe and feel like you have a support system,” “we’ve gained more family time,” “the York JCC is our home away from home,” “the York JCC means my independence,” and “the York JCC means everything in my childrens’ lives.” The leadership team for school-age and summer camp programming includes Debria Hendricks, Director of School Age and Summer Camp, and Cheryl Smith is listed as the dance instructor, with Melody Costa noted as a contact for Discovery Camp.
Last updated July 12, 2026.
• Ages: 5–11 years old
• Schedule: JCamp runs for 10 consecutive weeks from June 1–August 14, 2026, with Specialty Camps offered Monday–Friday as half day (9–11:30 AM) or full day (8 AM–4 PM).
• Price: 2026 JCamp for Kindergarten–4th Grade: Kindergarten M $315/week, NM $355/week; 1st–4th Grades M $292/week, NM $325/week, plus a $50 registration fee and a non-refundable, non-transferable one-week deposit. 2026 Specialty Camps: JCamp Add On M $85/week, NM $110/week; Half Day M $183/week, NM $235/week; Full Day M $315/week, NM $360/week (AM & PM snack and lunch included), with a $75 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit per week.
JCamp programming in 2026 runs for 10 consecutive weeks from June 1–August 14 for children entering Kindergarten through fourth grade, with weekly themes labeled Week 0 through Week 10. Specialty Camps in 2026 run Monday–Friday in specific weeks: Soccer Skills Camp (June 8–12), Dance Camp (June 15–19), Cooking Camp: Eating Around the World (June 22–26), STEAM Camp: Engineer Week (June 29–July 2, no camp Friday, July 3), Basketball Camp (July 6–10), STEAM Camp: Lego Week (July 13–17), and Cooking Camp: Baking (July 20–24). Cost for JCamp includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, all field trip fees, and events, with a packed lunch required for some field trips, and families may take one week off at no charge from JCamp. Specialty Camps are separate from JCamp but can be added on to JCamp for a full day experience, and all listed Specialty Camps have the option to be full day with lunch, group fitness instruction, and swimming; full day Specialty Camps include AM and PM snack plus lunch. Specialty Camp does not qualify for financial assistance or reduced tuition, and for employees, the teacher discount is not applicable for Specialty Camp, though the standard employee discount will apply. Dance Camp specifies comfortable clothing and sneakers (no flip flops or Crocs), and students are asked to bring a beach towel and sunglasses for the week to use as props. Early Years Discovery Camp will not be held for Summer 2026, and 2026 JCamp is currently on a waiting list only.
The York Jewish Community Center has been part of the camp scene in York County for the past 41 years and has pursued its mission since 1910 to create opportunities for everyone, inspire relationships, build a community of well-being, and enhance Jewish communal life. Its work is rooted in seven core values: Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World), Teamwork, Communications, Compassion, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect. The organization is described as a vibrant non-profit community center dedicated to welcoming the diverse population of York County, aspiring to be a home that celebrates the diversity of the communities it serves in an inclusive, welcoming, spirited environment inspired by Jewish values. Many members describe the York JCC as “a home away from home,” and testimonials note that “most of my friendships started at the York JCC,” “it’s nice to have lifelong friends from this community, where you feel safe and feel like you have a support system,” “we’ve gained more family time,” “the York JCC is our home away from home,” “the York JCC means my independence,” and “the York JCC means everything in my childrens’ lives.” The leadership team for school-age and summer camp programming includes Debria Hendricks, Director of School Age and Summer Camp, and Cheryl Smith is listed as the dance instructor, with Melody Costa noted as a contact for Discovery Camp.
Last updated July 12, 2026.
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