Teen Camps (Grades 7-12): Service & Adventure

Our teen camps are for youth in grades 7-12 and are geared towards helping campers develop leadership abilities through service, adventure, learning and fun.

Registration for Teen Camps 2019 is open! Call 285-6500 for more details.

Camp Hilbert Peer Camper

Grades: 10 - 12

Dates: June 17 - August 16

Peer Campers participate in the full Camp Hilbert experience while working directly with a child with special needs. As a Peer Camper, you will have the opportunity to learn valuable skills and the ability to work alongside our dynamic staff. Teen volunteers play a vital role in building a fantastic summer for a camper with special needs! For more information or to apply, please contact Melissa Bunce at 545-8658 or mbunce@weinsteinjcc.org.

No cost; application required.

Voices Together Peer Camper

Grades: 8 - 12

Dates: July 29 - August 16

Voices Together is a safe and structured day camp for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Teen volunteers play an enormous role in making this the premier program for children with Autism. As a Peer Camper in Voices Together, you will enjoy being part of a full camp program and also have an amazing experience working with a remarkable staff and group of campers. For more information about being a Peer Camper for Voices Together, please contact Melissa Bunce, Director of Inclusion and Support Services, at 545-8658 or mbunce@weinsteinjcc.org.

No cost; application required.

Counselors In Training (CIT)

Grades: 9 & 10

Session One: June 17 - June 28
Session Two: July 1 - 12

Staff: LaVenus Harried

Our Counselor in Training (CIT) program is designed for those entering 9th and 10th grade who want first-hand leadership and staffing experience, while still enjoying time for social interaction. Our CITs participate in team-building, leadership training, and experience a summer they will never forget. CITs must commit to two weeks with us, but we encourage them to spend all four weeks to get the full experience. Each week will focus on a new set of skills and development topics. Our program is cumulative, so the lessons are progressive from 9th grade to 10th grade.

CIT Program Includes:

Orientation and training prior to camp
Volunteer services
First Aid/CPR certifications
Intro to lifeguard skills/ training
Job preparations (creating resumes and completing job applications; interview skill training, mock interview with the director)
Community service projects
Leadership skill and development workshops
Team-building activities and group projects
Practical experience working with children
Field trips every other week that include Kings Dominion, archery, high ropes course
One overnight at the Weinstein JCC
Outdoor survival skills
Cooking Israeli cuisine
Stipend and certificate
Camp newsletter

Ganim Volunteer Corps (GVC)

Grades: 7 - 12

Dates: June 17 - August 9

9AM - 12PM

GVC is designed to help participants meet their schools' community service requirements while still having an exciting, fun and meaningful time at camp. Each participant will be placed in a Camp Ganim group to assist the counselors and will have the opportunity to learn valuable skills working with children.

Weekly Cost: $50 for Members, $75 for Non-Members

For more information on Teen Camps at the Weinstein JCC, please contact Leslie LaBrie at (804) 545-8650 or llabrie@weinsteinjcc.org.