At JCC Day Camp, we relate to children as unique individuals who have the opportunity to grow by experiencing new challenges, developing new skills (both physical and social and building confidence. We believe that this can be accomplished most successfully in a relaxed, fun atmosphere, with support from our professional staff. As part of a group, children share, work, and play together, striving toward common goals, gaining an understanding of the significance of his or her own contributions to the group and being able to recognize and understand the needs of others. Every day, Camp is filled with activities, friendship, spirit, and adventure. All of this is grounded on a foundation based on Jewish values, informing and shaping children’s identities and building character as these values are woven through each week’s planned curriculum. Lower Camp (grades K – 2) Lower Camp is designed to instill confidence and enjoyment in campers while they start to grow independently. Days are filled with fun, friends, and engaging activities Lower Campers will participate in daily choice periods, specialty periods, swim lessons, Friday programs and much more. During our daily choice period campers will be provided with several activities and will be empowered to choose one activity for the day. Upper Camp (grades 3 – 6) Upper Camp will challenge and excite campers as they enjoy outdoor activities, while building character and forming lasting friendships. Upper Campers will participate in hobbies, special areas they focus on for the week, which they will choose at the beginning of each week of camp. Upper Campers will have the opportunity to participate in special programs, such as an overnight trip to Camp Seneca Lake (3rd and 4th graders only), late nights and overnights at the JCC. Please visit https://jccrochester.org/day-camp for trip, overnight and late-night schedules.