Open to Everyone Ages 3 - 15!
June 23 - August 14, 2025
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
At the Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Welcome to...
We
provide quality programs that are age-appropriate, fun, and safe for ages 3 - 15.
From the moment you drop your camper off at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center to the moment they climb back in the car to go home at the end of the day, we make sure that a fun (and safe!) time is had by all.
MJCC Summer Day Camp is a high-energy and busy camp day with lots of activities and transitions. Through socialization, arts and crafts, sports, games, and imaginative play, we encourage growth, inspire confidence, and provide the framework for lasting memories and friendships.
Our camp is imbued with a sense of Simcha (joy), Kehila (community), Ruach (spirit), and Kef (fun). Throughout all of our programs, we encourage discovery and self-expression.
Our Staff
It takes a great staff to make a great camp. We carefully screen and interview candidates to ensure that we hire staff who are committed, hardworking, and enthusiastic role models for kids. All of our staff undergo a criminal background check and are certified in First Aid and CPR. All camp staff participate in our intensive, multi-day staff training. Many of our camp staff return to us year after year, and our campers are excited to see their favorite counselors each summer.
Camp Contacts
Contact Information
Day Camp Director: 971.254.8332
MJCC Main Phone: 503.244.0111
Email: daycamp@oregonjcc.org
Camp Address:
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway Portland, OR 97219
Day Camp Office Hours:
(Open June 16 - August 14, 2025)
Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Camp Office: 971.803.7311
Hi everyone! Welcome back to the MJCC for another fun summer of Day Camp! For new families, this will be my fourth summer involved with Summer Day Camp, my third as the Director, and I am so excited to welcome you all!
- Holden
Day Camp Director: Holden Regnier (he/him)
Why MJCC Summer Day Camp?
Swimming
Part of our daily programming is spending time in the pool! See page 11 for more details.
Jewish Cul ture
Such as family Shabbat every Friday!
Field Trips
Our older campers, Kef + CiTs, get to go on a field trip every week of camp!
CiT Program
“Counselors-in-Training” learn leadership and teamwork.
Sportsplex
Equipped with a gymnastics area and full indoor soccer field, campers really get to move!
Full Day Fun
We offer camp programs from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm!
Our Camps
Camps by Age
Sababa: Ages 3 - 4
Simcha: Kindergarten
Kehila: Grades 1 - 2
Ruach: Grades 3 - 4
Kef: Grades 5 - 7
CiT: Grades 8 - 10
Campers should register for the grade they are rising into for fall 2025.
Sababa
Weekly: June 23 - August 14, 2025
Half-Day: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Full-Day: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Skyhawks Specialty Camps
Available June 16 - 20, and August 18 - 22.
For more details, visit our website.
Sababa camps will aim to help your preschooler build self-confidence, work together in teams, and learn to follow rules while having fun engaging in arts, crafts, songs, water play, and much more. Please note: Your camper must not require the use of diapers or pull-ups for the duration of the camp day.
Extend your day with
Pre + After-Care
Pre-Care: 8:00 - 9:00 am
After-Care: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Supervised fun to provide more flexibility to your summer schedule! Open to all MJCC Day Campers. Must be enrolled in an MJCC Day Camp for the week to be eligible for pre or after-care.
Simcha, Kehila, Ruach, Kef, + CiT
Weekly: June 23 - August 14, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Our classic camp includes sports, cooking, Jewish culture, drama, nature, arts + crafts, and swimming. Campers often stay with the same counselor throughout the summer, which provides a sense of consistency and helps campers feel safe and comfortable. Classic camp has a different theme each week! Campers create crafts, play games, and do activities that revolve around the theme. See the next page for themes. We go outdoors as often as possible but have the opportunity to stay indoors, as well. All campers and families celebrate Shabbat on Fridays.
Summer Camps Calendar
Week/Dates
Week 1: June 23 - 27
Week 2: June 30 - July 3*
No Camp Friday, July 4
Theme Field Trip (for Kef/CiT only)
Adventure Rock Climbing
Wild West
Frozen Yogurt + Park Walk
Please note: Registration for this camp week (June 30 - July 3) will be available by individual days. Sign up for one camp day, or all four days!
Week 3: July 7 - 11
Week 4: July 14 - 18
Week 5: July 21 - 25
Week 6: July 28 - August 1
Week 7: August 4 - 8
Week 8: August 11 - 14*
No Camp Friday, August 15
Olympic Games
Time Travelers
Trampoline Park
Frozen Yogurt + Park Walk
Mad Scientists OMSI
Under the Sea
Frozen Yogurt + Park Walk
Mythical Creatures Oregon Zoo
Spirit Week
Super Play Arcade
Registration Opens
Members: February 3
Everyone: February 10
*Week 8 will be prorated for a 4-day week.
Cost + Registration
Program Weekly Cost* Member/Guests Pre-Care
8:00 - 9:00 am $60/$65
Sababa | Half-Day 9:00 am - 1:00 pm $265/$295
Sababa | Full-Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $425/$485
Simcha, Kehila, Ruach, Kef 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $415/$455
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
4:00 - 5:30 pm
*Please note: The week of June 30 - July 3 will be charged by the day.
*Week 8 will be prorated for a 4-day week.
*Financial Aid is available. See page 11.
Registration Details
• Member registration* opens February 3, 2025, and registration will open to all on February 10, 2025.
• Members and guests will register through our Daxko registration system.
• Camp registrations for each week are accepted through Thursday of the previous week. We make every effort to accommodate late registrations after Thursday. Call 971.803.7311 for any late registrations.
• Payment is due at the time of registration.
• Enrollment fees totaling $500 or less must be paid in full at the time of registration and may be paid by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or AMEX.
• Enrollment fees over $500 may be split into two payments (with a valid credit card on file): one at the time of registration and the other on or before May 31, 2025. The second payment will automatically be charged on May 31, 2025. This payment option requires registration to be done in-house. Please contact Holden Regnier at 971.254.8332.
*Campers must be on an MJCC Membership prior to enrolling in order to access member rates and early registration. We cannot retroactively honor member rates.
Please note: Campers must not require the use of diapers or pull-ups at MJCC Summer Day Camp.
Discounts
Become
an MJCC Member!
Members receive a discounted rate on camps! Plus receive an additional 5% Early Bird Discount if you register by February 28, 2025! Learn more and inquire about a membership today at: oregonjcc.org/join
Early Bird Discount
Both members and guests receive 5% off when registering by February 28, 2025!
Important Dates
February 3, 2025 (at 12:00 pm)
Member Registration Opens
February 10, 2025 (at 12:00 pm)
Registration Open for Everyone
June 20, 2025
Summer Camp Schmooze
Campers and families will meet counselors, staff and other camp families. There will also be opportunities to explore camp spaces.
August 14, 2025
End of Camp Carnival
Campers and their families from the whole summer are invited to celebrate the end of our Day Camp season together! There will be games, music, a bounce house, and refreshments.
Calm Spaces
Our Calm Space is a dedicated room for campers who may need time and space away from their group. Campers may come and go from this space as needed. If a camper ever feels overwhelmed, overstimulated, or just needs some alone time, this space will have sensory friendly games and counselors available to support them. Each camp room will also have a “quiet corner” which campers can utilize whenever they need.
If you believe your child may need frequent access to this space, please note this in your camper’s health form and inform staff of any specific details regarding your camper’s needs.
Inclusion + Calm Spaces
Inclusion
Our summer camp is a place where values are taught, community is developed, and friendships and memories are made. Our mission is to provide a successful camp experience for campers with various needs and backgrounds. MJCC Day Camp is a high sensory experience, and our days are filled with lots of activities and lots of transitions.
If your camper has experienced challenges with quick transitions, loud environments, busy classrooms, or anything of the sort, please reach out to the Day Camp Director directly at hregnier@oregonjcc.org for more information. We appreciate clear communication and understanding during this process regarding any decisions made, as our goal is to provide a successful camp experience for everyone.
For more information, you may also contact the Day Camp Office at daycamp@oregonjcc.org.
Important Information
Swimming
Our Simcha, Kehila, Ruach, and Kef campers get in the pool each day. It is one of the great benefits of MJCC Summer Day Camp! We have an outstanding aquatic facility that allows kids to enjoy the water safely under the close supervision of Red Cross certified lifeguards. Please note: Sababa campers do not swim during MJCC Summer Day Camp.
A swim assessment is required for all campers. Life jackets will be available for all swimmers. Please bring your own towel.
Lunch + Snack
Bring a meat-free and shellfish-free lunch, two snacks, and a water bottle. Camp does not provide snacks or water bottles. You may also order your camper a lunch from Cafe at the J to be delivered to them at camp. Menu options, order forms, and veggie lunch ideas to pack for your camper are available at: oregonjcc.org/daycamp-info
Financial Aid
Visit our website for the financial assistance form: oregonjcc.org/daycamp-info Fill out the form and send it to daycamp@oregonjcc.org.
We are grateful to the Andrea & Herman Marenstein Endowment Fund, funding the Martha Olshen Scholarship for MJCC campers.
Cancellations + Refunds
Cancellations will incur a $25 processing fee per child per camp. Cancellations made within 21 days of the start of each registered week will not be refunded.
MJCC Day Camp reserves the right to cancel camp programs due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Should cancellations occur, Day Camp staff will contact the parents/guardians prior to the camp and refunds or transfers will be given. MJCC Day Camp also reserves the right to dismiss a camper whose behavior violates our Behavior Agreement, in which case no refund is given. The Behavior Agreement can be found on our website. Please review the Behavior Agreement with your camper.
Find all of our frequently asked questions, and information on registration, membership, pick-up/drop-off, our campus, and everything else by visiting: oregonjcc.org/daycamp-info Questions? Please email daycamp@oregonjcc.org.
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