Camp JCC 2021: Much more than fun

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Camp JCC 2021: Much more than fun!

Sierra Lautman

This summer, Camp JCC provided consistency and happiness—what campers so desperately needed after a difficult year. Campers were able to be kids again, counselors were able to role model while showing off their silly side, and families had a sense of routine and normalcy that wasn’t so available last year. With many families registering for additional weeks throughout the summer, it was clear that kids just couldn’t get enough of the pool, popsicles, friends, and fun. Campers who attended school virtually last year, flourished surrounded by new friends. As one camper was overheard saying as she walked out of camp, “This was the best summer ever! I want to go all next summer. Mom, wait! I don’t want to wait until next summer to see all of my new friends!”

Good news for this particular camper, as well as for other children anxious to see their camp friends again: the Simon Family JCC is already planning plenty of children and family programming throughout the year.

For more information about Camp JCC’s summer camp and year-round programming, or to get on the list for early bird rates, visit CampJCC.org or contact Dave Flagler, director of Camp and Teen Engagement, at DFlagler@UJFT.org or 757-452-3182.

Jordan Cubitt, one of the Tel Aviv/Jaffa group campers, on a kayak adventure.

Masks cannot conceal the smiles of Tel Aviv/Jaffa group campers.

Bunk 8 campers pose after participating in the annual “Color Run.” The fish were biting for “Eilat” group campers. Water play on a hot day.

Sababa in the Sukkah

Sunday, September 26 5:30–7:30 pm

Join the Sababa Social Club and the In[HEIR]itance Project in the Sandler Family Campus Sukkah for an introductory artistic salon that examines the history and lived experiences of the people of Hampton Roads in relationship to the themes and narrative of the book of Exodus.

This conversation, facilitated by In[HEIR] itance Project artists, is part of an open artistic process that invites community members to share their personal insights as inspiration and material for a final play that will premiere at the Virginia Arts Festival in 2022.

No experience or preparation necessary. Come ready for a kosher nosh, delicious drink, and to listen and share.

Free and open to the community with pre-registration required. For more information and to register visit JewishVA.org/ Sababa9 or contact Jill Grossman, Director, Arts + Ideas, at jgrossman@ujft.org or 757-965-6137.