Weinstein JCC Summer Camps

Free to be. The magic that is summer.

Camp Ganim

For Preschool Campers

Running, climbing, exploring, dancing, swimming, and lots of giggling—it’s all part of your child’s day when they’re at Camp Ganim. Designed specifically for children ages two through five, this fun day camp offers children a summer filled with fun interactions with nature, swimming, art, water play, music, gardening and more, with a group of great friends and caring counselors.

CAMPERS ENJOY

  • Creative nature and art activities
  • Developing friendships with peers
  • Hands-on Gardening
  • Music and movement
  • Outdoor water and mud play
  • Shabbat celebrations every Friday
  • Low child-teacher ratios
  • Swim lessons (toilet trained 3 years and older)
  • Spending lots of quality time outdoors in the gardens, edible schoolyard, playgrounds, climbing trees on the JCC property, and taking safe risks to build confidence and independence while exploring the natural world!

Families that are registered in the 12-month preschool program are automatically enrolled
in Camp Ganim. If your child is not currently enrolled in the Preschool’s 12-month program, please consider sending your child to either Session One or Two or both!

Weinstein JCC 2024 Summer Camp Registration IS OPEN!

Explore our 2024 Summer Camps Magazine to discover the amazing adventures awaiting your camper!

New or returning Camp Ganim Family? Download your fillable application here, complete it, and email it to Caroline Clark at [email protected].

If you have questions about Camp Gamin, reach out to Early Childhood Administrative Assistant, Caroline Clark, at [email protected].

For more information about summer camps at the Weinstein JCC, please contact Donna Peters, Early Childhood Program Director at [email protected] or 804-545-8617.

Enrollment for Neurodiverse Children

We offer an inclusive Early Childhood and Camp program for children enrolled in our Preschool. Below is the Camp Ganim intake procedure for children who are neurodiverse and/or children receiving support services currently or at any time prior to the start of camp (OT, PT, Speech, Hearing, Educational, Behavioral, Counseling, Medical, etc.):

  • Child must be enrolled in our Early Childhood program for the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Parents are required to share any evaluations, IEP’s/IFSP’s, treatment plans and progress notes to assist in determining strategies that will best support your child’s success within our program.
  • Prior to acceptance, an intake meeting will need to be set up. Parents must contact Hunter Lacy, Inclusion and Support Coordinator at [email protected] to schedule a meeting to discuss how their child’s specific needs can be supported within our camp and preschool program.