Powered by the Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia, in collaboration with Gesher Jewish Day School, Camp Achva provides fun and formative summer experiences for school-age children in grades K-10. Since 1969, Camp Achva has been the premier Jewish day camp in Northern Virginia. Following a traditional day camp model, our vision is to create a safe space for campers and staff to learn and grow through building relationships with each other, engaging in meaningful programming, and embracing old and new camp traditions infused with Jewish culture.

Through daily scheduling, special events, and leadership opportunities, campers of all ages look forward to augmented, age-appropriate programming that builds upon itself each year.

*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers

Pick and choose some of our amazing Specialty Day Camp half-day options, come to our full-day Cherryvale Day Camp, learn how to be an entrepreneur at Camp Inc. Business Academy, and if your child is going into Kindergarten next year, come to our Kindergarten readiness program!

*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers

Our Innovative Program Includes:

• Activities tailored to youth and young adults with a variety of special needs
• Core focus on building social skills, lasting friendships and self-esteem
• Individualized plans to grow with campers at each stage of development
• Comprehensive vocational experiences for older participants
• Newly built air-conditioned sports complex, outdoor fields for all sports, mini golf course, nature trails, multiple playgrounds and four Olympic-sized swimming pools at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Wheatley Heights
• Snack and lunch provided daily.

Our campers play sports, swim and hike, gain new experiences in arts, drama, music, dance, nature and camping. But at Kinderland they also encounter ideals of social justice and peace. They don’t hesitate to sing a Yiddish labor song, paint a mural of Harriet Tubman or write a skit about putting an end to war—that’s just what you do at Camp Kinderland, where it is okay to think, to care, to question and to act. There is nothing quite like it; and it works because the values of community and culture, of justice and righteousness, are inextricably integrated with the friendship, the joy, the beauty, the sheer fun and adventure, of life at sleepaway camp.

*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers

Camp L’man Achai is an overnight camp that combines an enriched Jewish atmosphere with the best recreation programs. CLA is about making people feel welcome and at home in a traditional Jewish setting. It strives to let every camper take part in traditions they might not practice outside of camp and give them an opportunity to build meaningful and lifelong friendships, enjoy outdoor adventure and deepen their love of Judaism. We pride ourselves with A Heritage of Happy Campers!

Camp Keff is a day camp for children ages 2 to teens entering grade 12.

Our preschoolers are grouped by age as they explore art, science, movement, and swimming.

We offer a variety of camps for our K-6th grade campers from our signature camps in which children get to participate in art, science, field trips, sports, Israeli/Jewish activities to our specialty camps which provides campers the ability to deep dive into one theme for a full week.

Keff Teen Adventures, our teen program, includes full week trips to Southern California, hiking and adventure excursions, maker camp, trapeze arts and more.

*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers

Camp Kef at the Kaiserman JCC is committed to providing an excellent, well-rounded summer camp experience where all children have the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, self esteem, Jewish pride, lasting friendships and unforgettable memories, in a safe, nurturing and fun environment. Powered by a dynamic staff and challenging programming for all ages, Camp Kef is the place to be! In fact, we have so much fun here that we named our camp ‘Kef’ which is Hebrew for ‘fun’.

CampJCC Indy is the best way to experience new adventures, make new friends, and spend the summer just being a kid! Campers will participate in a combination of activities geared toward their age group, building friendships through games, nature and science studies, sports, music, drama, swimming, arts and crafts, and much more! There will be late nights for Kindergarten & 1st graders, overnights for our 2nd-3rd graders, adventurous trips for our 4th-5th graders, and unique adventurous journeys and opportunities to give back to the community they call home available to our 6th-8th grade campers. We also have special theme days, all-day events and a camp-wide Lip Sync performance!

*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers

While every year we keep adding to our menu of programs and activities, one thing stays the same—our ruach (spirit)! The magic a child experiences and the friendships that are developed at camp last a lifetime. Camp exposes us to new activities, new people, and to things we may never have tried before. In addition, the self-confidence that builds in children greatly impacts their future endeavors. You will not find a more dedicated or passionate group of leaders—with many of our staff starting as campers. There’s nothing like the Camp Jaycee experience!

*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers