Marks JCH offers age-appropriate and stimulating activities for all campers. It is a community of children, teenagers, and adults that fosters positive relationships, encourages new experiences, and creates lasting friendships. It is where Jewish values are reflected in everyday activities and where all are welcome. Marks JCH camp program is a combination of exciting trips and hands-on activities that are led by professional instructors. Our older campers enjoy exciting day and overnight trips throughout NYC and surrounding cities and states. Yeladim (2-4 years old): Yeladim campers thrive in our nurturing environment. We focus on the social, emotional and physical growth of each camper. We offer daily swimming lessons and activities range from dramatic play to sports to an introduction to Israeli culture. Chalutzim: Juniors (Kindergarten-2nd Grade) & Seniors (3rd-4th Grade) We challenge Chalutzim campers with a wide range of athletic, creative, and community activities in a supportive environment, grounded in Jewish values. Counselors help campers strengthen social skills, cultivate self-esteem, and practice good sportsmanship. From archeology expeditions and Mad Science class to boating excursions and overnights, all activities are designed to ensure our campers will have a summer they’ll never forget. Tzofim (5th-6th Grade): The Tzofim program is designed to meet the changing social, emotional and recreational needs of the older camper. Campers select from a wide array of adventures and activities – including tennis, drama, softball, jewelry making and boating. Day and overnight trips are a favorite for this division! Haverim (7th-9th Grade): Haverim provides a combination of outdoor adventure activities, Jewish cultural programming and old-fashioned camp fun. Participants travel to theme parks, museums and outdoor adventure activity centers in the New York metro area. Haverim campers have traveled to Club Getaway, Washington D. C., Boston, Virginia, Florida, Philadelphia and Lake George for their overnight experiences. Please visit www.jchcamp.com for specific information about each group mentioned above along with details about our specialty divisions include Volleyball Camp and Kibbutznik- Russian Immersion Camp.