JCC Camps at a Glance
Explore JCC Greater Boston's Summer Camps and School Break Camps
Discover the perfect summer experience for your child with JCC Greater Boston's wide range of camps. From day camps like Camp Grossman and Camp Kaleidoscope to specialized programs in tennis, swim, and arts, our camps provide engaging activities, expert instruction, and a welcoming community for kids of all ages. With convenient locations, flexible scheduling, and bus transportation from over 30 towns, JCC camps make it easy for families to create meaningful summer memories. Explore our options and find the ideal camp to spark joy, build skills, and create lasting friendships.
Camp Grossman
Dover, MA | Grades: K-10
2026 Session dates: Camp runs for eight weeks between June 29–August 21 (with optional ninth week August 24-28)
Situated on 75 acres in Dover’s Hale Reservation, Camp Grossman is a mixed-gender traditional outdoor day camp. Summer days are filled with sports, boating, art, music, drama, being outside, and making lifelong friends.
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your summer schedules. While camp is split into four two-week sessions, you also may add single "Plus Weeks" after enrolling in at least one session. Daily bus transportation is available from over 30 communities in the Greater Boston area. After care is also available (at the JCC) until 6pm.
Camp Kaleidoscope
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton | Grades: K–9
2026 Session dates: Camp runs for eight weeks between June 29–August 21
Experience the ultimate combination of creative arts and excitement with our unique blend of theater, filmmaking, music, culinary arts, science, sports, games, and outdoor activities.
School Break Camp
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton | Grades: K–5
Session Dates:
- December Break: December 24–Jan 2*
- February Break: February 16–20
- Passover Break: April 1–10
- April Break: April 20–24
Join us at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC during vacation days and school breaks for a variety of activities! The fun includes swimming in our indoor pool, sports and gym games, arts & crafts, fun surprises and more! Sign up by the day, drop-off as early as 8:00am and pick-up as late as 6pm.
Tennis Camp
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton | Grades: 1–9
2026 Session dates: Camp runs for eight weeks between June 29-August 21
Campers hone their on-court skills and strategy with valuable technical training, tournaments, games and drills. Our experienced tennis pro tailors the instruction so that athletes at every level, beginner to advanced, will progress on court. Campers enjoy daily swim in our outdoor pool and make new friends along the way.
Sports Camp
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton | Grades: K–5
Session dates: Camp runs for eight weeks between June 29–August 21
Join us for a jam-packed week filled with sport fundamentals, skills, drills and games. Young athletes will hone their athletic abilities, develop as teammates and make new friends. Campers will also enjoy an hour of daily recreational swim. Open to all levels and abilities!
Swim Camps
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton | Grades: K-10
Session dates: Camp runs for 7 weeks between June 22-July 10 & August 17-September 4
Whether your camper is a competitive swimmer looking to improve their performance or a new swimmer looking to get comfortable in the water so they can fully enjoy their summer, the JCC has a swim camp program for you! Click below to learn more.
New Specialty Camps for 2026!
3D Printing Camp
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton | Grades: 4–8
Session dates: June 29–August 10
Campers make their own creations and learn the basics of 3D Printing as they are guided through the stages of design, including conceptualization and mock-up to computer design and printing the final product.
Cooking Camp
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton | Grades: 4–8
Session dates: June 29–August 10
Campers learn cooking skills and fun recipes as they explore different flavors and foods in our popular cooking camp.
S'More Camp
Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton | Grades: K–5
Session dates: August 24–28
Give your camper grades K–5 one last week of summer fun before school starts! S’More Camp at JCC Greater Boston features pool time, arts, sports, surprise activities and optional early drop-off/after-care.
2026 Camp Comparison Chart
Looking to find the right camp dates to fit your plans? Check the chart below to find the weeks that work for you.
| Week 0 | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 | Week 9 | Week 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/22–6/26 | 6/29–7/3 | 7/6–7/10 | 7/13–7/17 | 7/20–7/24 | 7/27–7/31 | 8/3–8/7 | 8/10–8/14 | 8/17–8/21 | 8/24–8/28 | 8/31–9/4 | |
| Grossman | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Kaleidoscope | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Tennis Camp | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Sports Camp | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| All-Star Swim Camp | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Learn to Swim Camp | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Cooking Camp | X | X | |||||||||
| 3D Printing Camp | X | X | |||||||||
| S'More Camp | X |
The JCC Greater Boston Camps comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and are licensed by the local board of health.
Overnight/Day Camp Combo
Thanks to our partnership with Camp Kingswood, any first-time JCC Greater Boston camper from the Greater Boston area is invited to split their summer between a Boston JCC day camp (Camp Grossman or Camp Kaleidoscope) and Camp Kingswood. Register your camper for both camps, and save $500 off Kingswood, and $150 off any Boston JCC day camp! Learn more about Camp Kingswood!
Join the Camp Team
Join us this summer as a counselor or CIT (Counselor in Training)!
