School Break Camp

Packing List

• Come dressed to be active and have fun!
• Label EVERYTHING.
• Lunch: Please pack a dairy (no meat) or vegetarian lunch to respect the facility’s Kosher policies. Do not pack nuts in consideration of camper allergies.
• Snack
• Water bottle
• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• Swim caps are required for the pool. Feel free to send one to camp, or one can be provided.

Clothing
To ensure quick return of any lost items, please label all clothing, water bottles, towels, and bathing suits with your camper’s full name. Additionally, please check the weather forecast and provide appropriate clothing, including secure footwear such as sneakers.

Valuables
To avoid loss or damage, please refrain from sending items of high monetary or sentimental value to camp. Additionally, the use of all electronics, including cell phones and handheld devices, is prohibited. We encourage all campers – regardless of age – to leave cell phones at home. All communication must go through the Camp Office.

• All food supplied by the camp is kosher certified and nut-free.
• Campers should bring a healthy, nut-free snack and lunch from home every day.
• Lunch is available to order for an additional fee.
• Campers registered for After Care are provided a daily snack around 3pm.

JCC Newton Camps are staffed by a healthcare supervisor and a physician is on call. In case of an emergency, the local hospital is less than five miles away from JCC Greater Boston.

JCC Newton Camps are in compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health policies and is inspected and licensed by the City of Newton Department of Public Health. As part of that relationship, we have been asked to share commonly asked questions about Meningococcal Disease.

Parents may request copies of background checks, health care policies, discipline policies, as well as procedures for filing grievances.

• We work with multiple security partners and consultants to ensure a safe camp environment. Many of our security measures are visible, while others are not. 
• All visitors must show their JCC pass or ID for admission into the building.
• Families, staff and all campers must enter the building through the front entrance and check in at the desk.
• Campers are only released to authorized adults. 

2026 Terms and Conditions

Please Note: Payment in full is due upon registration. No refunds are available for this program.

• If a JCC Camp must close your child’s bunk, or all of camp, due to an unexpected single-day closure such as excessive heat, power loss, state or local guidance, or other unforeseen safety circumstances, JCC Greater Boston will not issue refunds. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our campers.

Thanks to the support of generous individual and foundation donors, JCC Greater Boston makes every effort to offer financial assistance to campers in need. For more information, or a confidential conversation, please contact us. Financial aid is not transferable between camps.

JCC Newton Camps are designed to be fully inclusive. Campers who benefit from accommodations and supports participate in all activities and are fully integrated into their age group with their peers. Where necessary, camp may provide an Advocate Counselor to provide additional support within the bunk to ensure all campers are fully included. Our Inclusion Coordinator works with our Camp Leadership Team, Camp Counselors, and families to design and facilitate an inclusive environment for each camper. As each camper’s needs are different, the inclusion process and supports provided may differ. Inclusion support can include one or more of the following interventions: 

• Additional forms, intake calls, and/or meetings with support staff (teachers, aids, other) as part of registration to gather additional information to ensure we are set up for success prior to summer
• Check-ins with campers and/or family members as needed
• Visual schedules, sensory breaks, and/or other tools
• Additional staff support

For more information, email camp@jccgb.org.

Absence: If your child will be out of camp for the day, arriving late, or leaving early, please email the camp office at camp@jccgb.org.

Illness: Keep children home if they are not feeling well. Campers with a fever will not be admitted to camp. Campers who develop a fever or other symptoms of illness will be sent home. Campers will be asked to follow precautions and regulations regarding COVID-19, which will be updated based on current conditions and provided before camp begins. Parents are expected to arrange prompt pickup of any child who is ill.

Pick-Up Policy: Campers will be released to parents/guardians or those listed on your registration form. If your camper will be picked up from camp by anyone else, please let us know.

Before and After Care: Available by the day. Please sign up within your CampInTouch account.

• Morning drop-off is 9:00-9:15am. Cars drive through the loop, dropping off in designated areas.
• Before Care drop-off is 8:00-8:45am. Park in the lot and escort your camper to the main entrance or pull up to the drop-off area as instructed.

• Pickup is 3:45–4:00pm.
• If you arrive after 4pm your camper will be in After Care and you will be charged for the day.
• After Care is 4:00-6:00pm daily and available for an additional fee. Registration in advance is required.

• Before Care drop-off is 8:00-8:45am. Park in the lot and escort your camper to the main entrance or pull up to the drop-off area as instructed.
• After Care is 4:00-6:00pm daily and available for an additional fee. Registration in advance is required.