JCAmp - Jewish Community Alliance

Embrace the moments, cherish the time at JCAmp!
Ages 2 and up

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Overview

Welcome to Jacksonville’s Best Summer Camp where we embrace the moments and cherish the TIME with familiar favorites and new offerings!

At JCAmp, our days are enriched through Teamwork, Instilling self-confidence, Making a difference and Empathy. Campers gain leadership skills, develop a greater appreciation and respect for cultural differences, engage in team-building activities and enjoy activities in one of two fabulous locations.

Two girls smiling at JCAmp, with a colorful inflatable slide and a group of kids in the background.

Children gathered around laptops, focusing intently on their screens while collaborating.

Two children sitting on pool chairs, smiling and hiding under a gray towel.

A performer in a colorful outfit entertains children on stage with props, while a girl and boy stand beside him. An audience of children watches from the floor.

A group of kids in a kitchen, some leaning on a counter and one stirring a pot on the stove. Various baking ingredients and utensils are scattered on the counter.

A group of children and a man gather around a table full of board games, smiling and holding up game boxes in a room with shelves and cabinets.

Two kids smiling while playing with LEGO sets on a table.

A group of young children holding silver pom-poms pose with a woman in a dance studio.

A smiling child with wet hair stands outdoors in front of colorful inflatable water slides on a sunny day.

Two children in colorful swimsuits sitting in a wooden box outside, surrounded by grass and a fence with greenery and flowers in the background.

Two young people in fencing gear face off in a gymnasium. Others practice in the background while a coach observes. Colorful banners hang from a balcony above.

Person in a light purple hoodie and black pants ice skating indoors, smiling with arms outstretched. Others are skating in the background.

Person ice skating indoors, smiling, wearing a black cap, black shirt, and gray sweatpants, making a peace sign. Other skaters and cones are visible in the background.

Four children in ice skates sit on a bench in an esports gaming lounge, holding snacks and smiling.

Children stand with hands on cheeks in a large room during a group activity.

A young girl in a green swimsuit smiles at the camera while standing at the edge of a swimming pool with other swimmers in the background.

A group of people standing and posing on the deck of a naval ship with a cityscape in the background.

Three children sitting on a bench under a tree, eating watermelon slices. Other children are playing in the background.

Child in a blue t-shirt making a playful peace sign gesture with both hands, tongue out, and wearing a camouflage fabric on their head.

Four riders on horses wait in an outdoor arena. Each rider wears a helmet, and the horses have saddles. Trees and a fence are in the background.

A girl in pink leggings holds a rope and feeds a brown horse outdoors.

A young girl on a horse, wearing a helmet, holds the reins while an instructor with a braid and a t-shirt stands beside, outdoors in a riding arena with trees in the background.

Two children in a classroom are focused on assembling small plastic pieces from a tray. Other children are visible in the background.

A group of children and an adult posing happily with a table and two cups in a room with a black backdrop.

Child in a blue outfit slides down a wet playground slide, smiling with eyes closed, outdoors.

A woman assists a child in pink goggles swimming in a pool. Another child sits on the edge with a yellow toy.

Two children in colorful swimwear play with sand buckets in a sandy outdoor area. Other children are in the background near a shaded structure.

Children seated at a table with snacks, including a banana and a white bowl. One child is reaching into the bowl, while others look on.

A woman kneels and shows a lizard to a group of children seated in front of her in an indoor setting.

Three children smile while holding colorful jellyfish crafts with ribbon tentacles.

A woman and a child pet a horse in front of a horse trailer. The woman wears a black shirt and sunglasses; the child wears a pink shirt and green shorts.

Man in a blue shirt and cap, mid-jump, surrounded by smiling children seated on chairs in a classroom setting.

A young boy in a blue shirt sits at a table, focused on a crafting project. Surrounding him are colorful papers and tools in a room with shelves.

A child in a swimsuit joyfully jumps into a puddle, with a group of other children and playground equipment visible in the background under a large tree.

A child in a blue shirt is painting on paper with red paint using a brush, seated at a table.

Two children sitting at a table making s'mores with graham crackers and marshmallows on a baking sheet.

Two children in life jackets stand in a swimming pool. One child is smiling, and the other is playfully sticking out their tongue.

A child in a red shirt plays with shaving cream on a table in a classroom setting.

Children and a teacher explore a science activity with colorful liquids at a classroom table.

Children practice a dance routine on stage, with arms raised. A projected image of a grand staircase is in the background.

Two children in rain ponchos paint a long banner on the ground under a covered area, surrounded by art supplies.

A group of teenagers posing on stage in casual clothes, some seated and some standing, with a dark curtain backdrop.

Children sitting on a gym floor, smiling and posing for the camera, with others interacting in the background.

Group of children and a young adult sitting on a gym floor, smiling at the camera. Some children are eating snacks.

Two young girls stand outdoors on a basketball court. One wears sunglasses and holds stuffed animals; the other smiles and holds a plush toy. Trees and a grassy field are in the background.

A child in colorful swimwear plays in water under a tree on a sunny day, with a small building in the background.

Child smiling while lying upside down on a wooden bench in a grassy backyard.

A young boy in a yellow shirt stands by a table with a book on leaves and a pine branch. He is smiling, and colored pencils and a "Leaves" book are on the table.

Two young boys focus on playing chess in a bright room with a large window. Chess pieces are visible on the board in the foreground.

Three girls pose indoors with one lifted in the center, arms raised. They are in a room with tables and a patterned carpet.

Children wearing green shirts are playing chess in a classroom setting, seated at tables with chess boards.

Children sit on the floor in a classroom, reading and discussing papers. Colorful posters and a backpack are visible in the background.

Children sitting on the floor in a classroom, reading a paper and talking, with backpacks and colorful signs in the background.

Two young girls smile at the camera while sitting at a table with a sewing machine. Other children and an adult are in the background.

A young girl in a pink dress uses a sewing machine to sew a zebra-patterned fabric.

A smiling boy in a gray Under Armour t-shirt holds up a peace sign. In the background, a group of kids looks at a display inside a room with beige walls and a tiled floor.

A group of children and adults pose indoors with a man wearing stilts and colorful clothes in the center.

Two children in a classroom setting; one with a toy fishing rod sitting on a chair, attempting to catch toy fish on a blue cloth, while another child stands nearby, smiling.

A child and an adult in sunglasses play with a toy in a swimming pool near the 4 ft depth marker.

Five children play outside, with four standing around a seated girl in a small yellow bowl. They are all wearing swimsuits and appear to be enjoying a playful moment.

A child in a blue jersey and colorful shorts plays catch with a red and blue ball in a park with trees and grass.

Instructor leads a group of children in a lunge exercise in a gym.

A group of children and two adults are gathered around a kitchen counter with baking ingredients and a large blue bowl. One adult is assisting a child in the mixing process.

Children and an adult interact in a classroom. One child holds a rubber duck. A board with writing and a window are in the background.

A teacher helps four children with a painting activity at a table, surrounded by art supplies and leaves.

A group of children and a teenager posing in a kitchen, some wearing chef hats. They are standing near cooking appliances and ingredients.

A girl playing tennis, swinging her racket to hit a ball, on an outdoor tennis court surrounded by a chain-link fence and greenery.

A group of children playing tennis on a court. One child is approaching a tennis ball with a racket.

A tennis instructor guides a group of children holding rackets on a tennis court. A cart filled with tennis balls is nearby. Trees and fencing are in the background.

A group of people gather around a kitchen counter as a woman applies peanut butter to a chocolate cake in a baking dish.

Three children stand outside by a paved area with water and a sculpture. One child wears sunglasses and smiles at the camera. Two other children are in the background near the water.

Three children sit at a table in a classroom, drawing and coloring on paper, with water bottles in front of them.

Four children swimming underwater, wearing goggles and swimwear, smiling and gesturing towards the camera.

A group of children and adults participate in an outdoor activity near a playground, with a building in the background.

JCAmp Programs

Click below to learn more about each JCAmp program and find the right fit for your camper.

Two toddlers at a table; one holds a toy animal while the other looks down. Purple paper is on the table. Classroom setting with tiled floor and rug.

Warm Up and Wind Down | Rising Grades 1 – 9

A group of children in blue shirts participate in an indoor activity, with one girl looking back at the camera. Stage lighting illuminates the scene.

Sababa Theatre Camp | Rising Grades 1 – 9

Three children smile at the edge of a pool, with others swimming and lounging in the background.

Shoresh | Rising Grades 1 – 2

A group of children are gathered around a picnic table outdoors. Trees and a basketball hoop are in the background. Some children are standing, and one is seated on the table.

Anaf | Rising Grades 3 – 4

Children sitting on the floor in a gymnasium, listening to a speaker on stage. Three boys sitting close to each other, one wearing a backpack.

Aliyah | Rising Grades 5 – 6

Camp Aman | Rising Grades 1 – 9

A group of people standing on a sandy beach, each holding a brightly colored surfboard, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.

Yalla | Grades 7 – 9

A group of children standing around a table.

Mensch Program | Rising Grade 10

Frequently Asked Questions

Mission and Vision

JCAmp Mission

We work collaboratively to build quality relationships and experiences that support a sense of communal belonging and positive personal development for all.

JCAmp Vision

To empower staff, campers and their families to create a fun, safe environment open to the entire community that fosters positive individual and communal-based growth built on a foundation of Jewish values.

Core Values

English Hebrew

Teamwork Chaveirut (chah-vey-root) – friendship

Instilling Self Confidence Ometz Lev (ooh-met-z lehv) – grit, courage

Making a Difference Tikkun Olam (tea-koon ooh-lahm) – repairing the world

Empathy Chesed (cheh-said) – kindness

Fabulous Facilities

The JCA’s extensive campus at 8505 San Jose Boulevard includes indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, full-court gymnasium, indoor running track, art studio, auditorium, dance and exercise studios, outdoor playgrounds, and over 100,000 square feet of indoor space.

A second campsite is located at the Jacksonville Jewish Center, 3662 Crown Point Road. An excellent facility with multifunctional indoor spaces, a swimming pool, baseball field, tennis courts and more, The Center provides an ideal setting for unlimited JCAmp experiences!

Two Summer Camp locations map

Registration Policies

JCAmp programs are open to all children regardless of race, religion or ethnicity.

Within our programs, groups are designed to meet each camper’s needs as an individual and the needs of the program. Placement is based on age, grade, and other factors to create well-balanced groups. While friendship requests are accepted, they are requests only and not guaranteed. Requests must be reciprocal and emailed to [email protected] two weeks prior to your campers session to be considered in the placement process (not available in Pattycakes, K’Ton, Tovim or Kindercamp).

The JCA reserves the right to change campers’ group placement if placement does not serve the best interests of the individual or group.

Camp dates, times, and/or locations are subject to change.

JCA Membership is not required. However, JCA members and children currently enrolled in Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool & Kindergarten, or for the 2026-27 school year, have priority registration through February 27. Guests are encouraged to submit applications with deposits early to secure a space when general registration opens. In the event space is not available, all monies are refunded.

Registration for all JCAmp programs is required at least three business days prior to the start date. For additional information please contact [email protected].

Policies and Procedures

Fees and Deposits

Applicants must be in good financial standing with the JCA to register for JCAmp. All applications must be completed online or submitted to the Program Registrar’s Office.

A nonrefundable, nontransferable $100 deposit per session, regardless of session length, is due at the time of registration. Balances for all camp programs, regardless of session, must be made via auto draft (bank account or credit card) and paid in full by May 1, 2026. The JCA will not guarantee placement if balances are outstanding after that date.

Full Summer/Full Payment Discount

JCAmp families who register by February 20 for a minimum of eight weeks with full payment at the time of registration will receive a 5% discount. Initial payments must be made by cash or check only, made payable to JCA. There are no discounts for Pattycakes, K’Ton, Tovim, Kindercamp or Aman. This discount does not apply to those receiving financial assistance. Click here to fill out the fillable PDF and turn into [email protected].

Refunds

While we know plans can change, JCAmp deposits are non-refundable. Refunds of JCAmp program fees will be granted only if the JCA is notified in writing of withdrawal prior to May 1. Notification of withdrawal on or after May 1 will result in the loss of all fees paid.

All changes to registration, including schedules or sessions, must be made in writing and will result in a $15 charge per change payable at the time the change is made.

Financial Aid

Tuition Assistance

Through the generosity of our donors, need-based adjusted fees are available. Full deposits are still required upon registration. Financial Assistance forms, with required documentation including a 2025 tax return, must be received by March 13 to be considered for allocation by April 1. Late applications for tuition assistance are accepted for review provided there are remaining funds. 

If you wish to receive a Financial Assistance packet, please indicate that on the registration form or download here. If financial aid is insufficient or unavailable, deposits are refunded. For more information, contact Aileen Casado at [email protected].

Swim Assessment and Information

The JCA is an authorized provider for the American Red Cross. All skills taught follow the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program guidelines. JCAmp lesson plans are a modified version of our Learn to Swim Curriculum, focusing on water safety and lifesaving skills, not stroke development.

Lifeguard ratios are approved and standardized by the American Red Cross.
JCA and The Center pools meet or exceed the state requirements for aquatic facilities.
Pool water chemistry is tested at least every three hours throughout the day, exceeding health department requirements.
Pool use is contingent on weather and health and safety standards. We will never compromise our standards to keep the pool open.
All campers will be required to participate in a swimming skills assessment at each location they attend JCAmp this summer. Due to facility differences, we do not transfer swim assessments between sites.
Campers will be assigned a yellow or red swim neckband to wear in the pool throughout camp based on the strength of their swimming ability. These bands will assist our American Red Cross certified lifeguards in keeping our less experienced swimmers safe.
The JCA will supply YELLOW (swimmers who pass the test) and RED (swimmers identified at risk) neckbands to each child. Children with red neckbands will be required to wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket. Please do not send neck bands from home.

Swim Instruction

K’Ton, Tovim, Kindercamp, and JCAmp Shoresh

JCA swim instructors are certified and trained Water Safety Instructors (W.S.I.) and Instructor Aides

Swim groups are formed according to swim ability
Our Learn to Swim group lesson program, which utilizes a level-by-level curriculum focused on in-depth stroke development is available in the afternoons on-site at the JCA.

Resources

2025 JCAmp Family Orientation Manual

2025 Gan Yeladim and Kinder Camp Family Orientation Manual

2025 JCAmp Brochure

Four badges indicating certifications and awards: CampSafe Certified, NAEYC Accredited, American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider, and 2025 Community's Choice Award.

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2026 JCAmp Brochure