JCP offers a fun-filled camp experience for young children ages two-and-a-half through five years old. Our program provides a secure, caring, creative, and joyful environment. While at JCP, campers will spend their time building friendships, community, and great memories. Children will participate in a variety of activities each week including arts and crafts, water play, tennis, music, and drama.

>> Visit jcpdowntown.org/camp to register.

Admission is conducted on a rolling basis, and the spots are filling up quickly. To ensure a spot, fill out your application now. (See the registration form for details on the Add-A-Week option.) Please contact Franny Galli at 212-334-3533 or jcpcamp@jcpdowntown.org with any questions.

New this summer: JCP Camp introduces Kayiz 2015, our Hebrew Language Camp Initiative. All JCP campers will take part in a Hebrew language specialty program and will have additional exposure to Hebrew language, vocabulary, and music during their camp days. In addition, All-Camp Kabbalat Shabbat will take place each Friday. All campers will come together to feel the community spirit and sing Shabbat songs. At registration, parents may pre-order challah for their child to take home each Friday, carrying over the Shabbat feeling from camp to home.

Our camp staff are highly trained and experienced early childhood educators who bring creativity and excitement to each camp day.

Welcome to our summer 2015 My Grown Up & Me programming!
We are excited to announce the return of Sing Me a Story, last summer’s sold-out hit class for the youngest members of our JCP community. In addition, please join us for Summer Play Together! a new summer version of our popular JCPlay and JCP Together classes. Both are held at JCP’s 146 Duane St. location.

Sing Me a Story
An exciting summer class for children ages six months to three years and their grown-ups! Join Wendy Gelsanliter, Associate Director of the Early Childhood Center, for finger plays, songs, and stories on Thursday mornings during camp. In addition to working with young children in school settings, Wendy has produced three CDs for children and their families: Dancin’ in the Kitchen, Ants Wear Underpants, and I’m Hungry I Need a Bandaid.

For: Children age 6 months to 3 years (as of June 1st) and their grown ups
Time: 9:15-10 a.m.
Dates: Thursdays from June 10 through July 15. Also available in June or July sessions (June 10, 17, and 24; and July 1, 8, and 15).

Summer Play Together!
Following in the tradition of our much-loved JCPlay and JCP Together classes that meet during the year, we are excited to introduce this expansion of our summer programming. In this special group time for toddlers and their grown-ups, children will gain self-confidence as they play alongside each other in a classroom environment with JCP Staff and their adults nearby. Class routine includes free play, snack, circle time, story time and gross motor play, allowing for practice in smooth transitions and opportunities for exploration of materials.

For: Children age 14 months to 22 months (as of June 1) and their grown-ups
Time: 9:15-10:30 a.m.
Dates: Wednesdays from June 10 through July 15. Also available in June or July sessions (June 10, 17, and 24; and July 1, 8, and 15).

To register for summer programs, click here.

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