The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp, the largest Jewish Day Camp in the GTA, has been providing campers and staff with memorable summer experiences for over 31 years. There are many unique elements of camp although the quality of our staff, our Red Cross swim program and our Israeli Cultural Programs really set us apart.

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

Camp Chaverim offers programming for campers ages 3-14. Our day camp program offers opportunities for 3 year olds through entering 6th grade an opportunity to experience a camp experience on site at our JCC that sits on 25 acres. Each camper receives daily swim lessons and recreational swim. We have specialists that range from disciplines ranging from art, nature, science, archery, drama, and more! We dive into Israeli Culture and the highlight of the week is a camp wide Oneg Shabbat on Friday afternoons!

Our Tween camp program is form those entering 6th-8th grade and is travel based. A combination of day trip and overnight trips give teens the opportunity to experience local attractions and do some traveling themselves.

In a culture of kindness, campers entering grades K-8 make friends, learn skills, and nurture their inner artists through drama, art, music, science, sports, swimming and boating. Experienced counselors, teachers and CITs serve as mentors and role models. The program consists of two 4-week sessions with flexible registration (minimum of one 2-week session.) Each session culminates in Arts Night, where campers share their accomplishments and perform for parents. Camp Kaleidoscope is a co-ed Jewish day camp open to the entire community.

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

A special sense of community is fostered at Apachi Evanston and it carries over from summer to summer. Endless fun and activities, including sports, performing arts, fine arts, teambuilding and more mean there’s something for everyone each day. There is plenty of air-conditioned classroom space for activities and exploration, a large gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, a stage and an outdoor playground, plus open green fields and plenty of shaded areas for outdoor play. Several specialty programs are offered as well, including Performing Arts Camp, Sports and Apachi Ivrit. Apachi Evanston really has all the ingredients for one fantastic summer.

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

Camp Isaiah provides a fun-filled, safe environment where campers and staff can explore rewarding, challenging, and meaningful experiences in a Jewish setting. Our camp proudly offers a summer experience that creates connection, community and a foundation for lifelong Jewish living.

OUR AMAZING PROGRAMS!
Entering Grades K-5
Entering Grades 6-8** JCIT Adventure & Leadership Program
Entering Grades 8-10** CIT Program & Madrichim Program
**Rising 8th graders may choose to be either a JCIT or CIT

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

Whether your child is a sports enthusiast, an aspiring thespian, wants the total camp experience or simply wishes to explore the world beyond Long Island, we have a summer program that’s customized to their needs and interests. All our programs offer:
-Fun and exciting activities throughout the summer
-A safe place for children to be active and outdoors
-An ideal environment for children to grow and flourish,
and make friendships and memories to last a lifetime!

Become part of our camp family. Meet our year-round staff. Schedule a tour of our campgrounds. Discover why our campers call the Mid-Island Day Camp their Summer home away from home.

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

At Ramah, we provide children who are entering Pre-K through 9th grade with the best camping experience – in a setting of love, friendship, wonder and discovery, a setting where Judaism is integral to daily activities.

Your child’s well-being is our most important consideration. We make sure that each camper is safe, happy and secure and that summer will be a time of growth, excitement, learning and fun!

In addition to our general program, Ramah is proud to offer Shaar, a Hebrew Immersion program. Shaar campers engage in the full camp schedule – entirely in Hebrew. All aspects of the day are conducted solely in Hebrew, giving children an opportunity to gain proficiency as they participate in the myriad of activities that make camp magical.

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

JCC Camp Ruach is an extraordinary day camp located on over 14 acres of land. Our 9-week program offers campers ages 2 yrs through grade 9 a fun-filled summer! Camp Ruach is dedicated to your child’s safety and well-being. We know your child will have a fantastic summer through our supportive and nurturing environment while participating in a wide variety of activities and programs. Highlights include sports, swim, ropes courses, karate, theater, art, music, dance, cooking, zip line, mini-golf, archery, community service projects, day and overnight trips, and more. Summertime is an opportunity for children to play, experiment and grow with friends. We also offer a special needs inclusion camp program and various specialty camps.

Hiking trails, swimming pools, and open meadows set the scene for a summer of adventure on the 75-acre Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in the forest of the Staten Island Greenbelt. For over 60 years, campers entering Kindergarten-8th grade have been transported on air-conditioned buses from convenient locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn for a summer in the country, so close to the city.

Our professional staff empowers campers to be themselves in a supportive, nurturing environment. With innovative, kid-charged activities from nature and science, to the arts and athletics, in addition to two daily periods of instructional and free swim, there’s something for everyone at NCDC.

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

At Camp Shai, we strive to create a community that welcomes diversity. We invite all those who wish to participate including but not limited to people of any: race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, family structure, ability, marital status, culture, and spirituality. At Camp Shai, it is our mission to help all campers in our care to spark their imagination and inspire them to celebrate their individuality.

Camp Shai offers a little something for EVERYONE from sports to art to STEM to our traditional day camp experience, we offer a variety of activities that are all engaging and fun!

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