UPDATES FOR 2019:
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2018 and while many of the Mandell JCC summer programs remain the same for the 2019 season, it is possible that this post may contain some outdated information (and links!). Please view their 2019 Summer Program Guide for the most current information.
Additional (and updated) information about summer camps and programs can be found on the Mandell JCC website HERE.
Additional (and updated) information about the Swim & Tennis Club can be found HERE.
Camp Shalom has a new website. Find it HERE.
This post has been sponsored by the Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford. Any opinions expressed by this blogger are 100% her own.
Hello Out and About Mom Readers! There may be snow on the ground right now, but summer is coming soon! And if you’re anything like me, you have already started your frantic search for summer programs for your kids. (Because otherwise they might be home with me every. single. day. Ahhh! 🙂 )
Well, today I am happy to say that we are going to make your life (or at least your summer planning) a little bit easier because we have the Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford here with us to introduce you to their wealth of summer camps and programs. They literally have everything (or very close to it!). From sports to shows to s’mores, the Mandell JCC has a summer program for whatever your child is into these days 🙂
Maybe it’s the quintessential day camp experience at Camp Shalom. Or a Sports Jam for your budding athlete. Or a Campareenah program for your preschooler or soon-to-be kindergartener. From preschool to high school, there’s something fun for every kid in the family!
And speaking of family fun, did we mention the Swim & Tennis Club? We’re talkin’ pools, programs, pastimes and a pirate ship playscape! (Check out our visit to the Swim & Tennis Club HERE.)
Everything you need to make summer great is here in this post!
So read on for a time-saving summary of all the summer programs that the Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford has to offer, and then use the handy links throughout to find additional information about the programs you think will inspire your child.
Even better, for a limited time, the Mandell JCC is offering Out and About Mom readers a special discount if you mention this post when you register for camps by April 15th! (Please note: this offer is from 2018 and may not be valid any longer)
We hope you find this Camp Guide useful, whether you’re looking to fill in a week here and there, or sign up for an entire summer of fun! Because all this snow has to end sometime, right? 😉
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2018 and while many of the Mandell JCC summer programs remain the same for the 2019, it is possible that this post may contain some outdated information (and links!). Please view their 2019 Summer Program Guide for the most current information.
A Guide to Summer from the Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford
We know you have many options for summer camp, and that figuring out those options can be overwhelming. At the Mandell JCC, we not only want to make the summer camp selection process simple, but we also want to help families save money.
No one does summer better than the Mandell JCC, which is open to everyone. We have an array of camps, including our popular weekly sports-specialty camps and our stunning day camp in the woods along the Farmington River. We also offer theater, art and cooking camp as well as something for our little friends, proving there really is something for everyone.
We also want to extend an offer to Out and About Mom readers to help make your decision a little more affordable. For anyone who signs up for one of our camps, and mentions this Out and About Mom post, we will give them a special discount, helping you to save on any camp as well as our Swim & Tennis Club, located in Bloomfield (please note: this special offer is from 2018 and may not be valid any longer).
CAMP SHALOM – Lunch & Transportation Provided
Let your kids live it up on the shore of the Farmington River! Camp Shalom, which is open to everyone and celebrating 40-years at the Windsor location, is the ONLY camp in Connecticut to offer a traditional day camp experience with both a pool and the riverfront.
S’mores by the campfire, making friends and building memories, Camp Shalom promises to be the most fun your kids will ever have at camp! For additional info download the brochure HERE.
Camp Shalom is for children entering kindergarten through 10th grade.
This summer favorite offers camp enthusiasts many options during the day:
- Swimming & Lessons
- Motor Boating
- Canoeing
- Water Skiing
- Tubing
- Kayaking
- Paddle Boarding
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Sports
- Archery
- Arts (ceramics, pottery, hip-hop and more)
- So much more!
*2, 4, 6 and 8-week options available*
SPORTS JAMS
Photo courtesy of the Mandell JCC
Does your child prefer a sports-specialty camp? We’ve got that! Summer at our Sports Jams camps is about teamwork, friendships, learning and building a child’s skill set at any level. Pick from any or all of our 10+ weeks of programming. Campers are active and engaged in weeks of activity under the guidance of experienced and talented instructors. All of our Sports Jams programs place an emphasis on sportsmanship, high energy and fun.
For Sports Jams that take place at the Swim & Tennis Club in Bloomfield, the mornings are filled with your child’s sports-specific instruction, followed by lunch (bagged or purchased from The Swim & Tennis Club Snack Bar), pool time and recreation based activities. Get more information HERE.
Sports Jams are for children entering 1st through 9th grade. Age range varies by sport. See the summer guide for more details.
Jams include:
- Tennis Jam
- Durelle Brown Basketball Jam
- Zeke Seguro Soccer Jam
- Baseball Jam
- Sport-A-Palooza Jam
- Cheerleading Jam
- Karate Jam
- Golf Jam
- Andrew Pinnock Football Jam
- Lacrosse Jam
- Dance Jam
Full-Day Camp: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Half-Day Camp: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*Some camps offer different start times – see the summer guide for more details: http://www.mandelljcc.org/Summer*
ADDITIONAL CAMPS/JAMS
Photo courtesy of the Mandell JCC
Imagination Jam:
One-week only camp for those looking for an alternative to our sports-related programming. Includes art experiences, cooking, movement, indoor free swim, outdoor play, games and more! Find more info HERE.
*For children entering 1st through 5th grade; Full-Day Camp Only*
Cook! Bake! Explore! (Mandell JCC):
Each day of cooking camp will provide opportunities for campers to enjoy culinary experiences from cutting to cleanup. Find more info HERE.
*For children entering 2nd through 5th grade; Campers choosing the full-day option will take a bus to The Swim & Tennis Club for an afternoon of recreational activities. Lunch included*
Arts Camp:
Arts camp is all about children having fun and expressing themselves. Find more info HERE.
*For children entering 1st through 6th grade; Lunch option provided by Café J is available*
Theater Camp:
Campers will put on a big staged musical with two full performances. Find more info HERE.
*For children entering 3rd through 8th grade; Space is limited; Lunch option provided by Café J is available*
CAMPAREENAH
Photo courtesy of the Mandell JCC
3-year old Program:
Half-Day: 9:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Preschool summer program filled with a balance of indoor and outdoor activities. The entire JCC is available to campers.
4-year old Program:
Half-Day: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Full-Day: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Preschool summer program filled with a balance of indoor and outdoor activities. The entire JCC is available to campers.
Ready, Set, Kindergarten:
Summer program for children entering Kindergarten in the fall designed to challenge each camper cognitively, physically and creatively.
Find more info on Campareenah programs HERE.
THE SWIM & TENNIS CLUB
Looking for an oasis not far from home? Enjoy The Swim & Tennis Club, which features one of the region’s largest swimming pools with a slide, kiddie pool, playscapes, sandpit, volleyball, basketball, tetherball, gaga pit, shuffleboard, pirate ship, ping pong on the pool deck, arts & crafts building and 8 Har-Tru tennis courts.
When you need a break, grab a bite at our full-service snack bar.
Don’t forget to check out this OAAM post about The Swim & Tennis Club for a sneak peek!
We hope you’ll consider a summer with the Mandell JCC. With so much to offer, your kids…and your family…will never have so much fun!
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2018 and while many of the Mandell JCC summer programs remain the same for the 2019, it is possible that this post may contain some outdated information. Please view their 2019 Summer Program Guide for the most current information.
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