Summer starts here.

Join us for the quintessential summer day camp experience.

Located on 250 wooded acres on the campus of The J, our nationally accredited day camp program serves children and teens (ages 5 to 14), and individuals with special needs (ages 5 to 28). Here, your child can customize their summer day camp experience to reflect their interests, learn about Israeli culture and community, and make memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

JCC Day Camps welcomes everyone, no matter their religion.

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Campers of all ages will enjoy our…

  • Outdoor pool, with swim time supervised by American Red Cross certified lifeguards
  • Sports fields
  • Basketball court
  • Sand volleyball court
  • Archery range
  • Campfire pits
  • Walking trails
  • Outdoor pavilions
  • Arts and crafts center
  • Indoor air-conditioned facilities
  • Free, chaperoned transportation from bus stops across Oakland County.
  • Financial-based scholarships

Registration for summer 2024 is now open!

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JCC Day Camp

Our programs

The JCC Day Camps experience caters to grade-specific social, developmental and physical needs. We help campers to achieve personal, social and physical growth whilst instilling and promoting Jewish values.

For children entering kindergarten through sixth grade in the fall of 2024

At Camp Kehilla, children express themselves, enjoy friendships, build skills, embrace diversity and feel part of a supportive community. Our experienced and trained staff help make it one of the premier camps in metro Detroit.

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For children entering first through ninth grade in the fall of 2024

For kids who enjoy skill-building, we offer a variety of specialty camps, taught by instructors/trained professionals who specialize in those areas of interest.

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For children entering seventh through ninth grade in the fall of 2024

Teens can relax and socialize while going off-site to visit places such as Dave & Busters, TreeRunner Adventure Park, the Detroit Zoo, DEFY, and more. Plus, gain skills in the kitchen during Cooking Camp or STEAM camp.

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For ages 5 to 28

By providing a range of programming options, support and excellent services, our special needs camp gives children and young adults a space to learn, grow and thrive. We offer an opportunity for families to connect with others facing similar challenges, share resources and experiences, and build lifelong friendships.

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Our mission is to provide exceptional growth opportunities in our community by delivering first-class summer camp programs through a Jewish lens, in a fun, safe, inclusive, nature-based environment.

Our team

These highly skilled, extensively trained and incredibly passionate individuals are the reason we can provide such invaluable camp experiences.

Melissa Mesa
Melissa Mesa,
Director
Reina Troxell
Reina Troxell,
Assistant Director
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Questions? Please call (248) 432-5578 or email camp@jccdet.org