J Camp Day Camp
A Fun & Engaging Summer Camp for Kids in Overland Park
J Camp 2024 Weekly Sessions: June 3-Aug. 2
Enrollment begins in February
Looking for the best summer camp near you in Overland Park? Campers at J Camp will participate in a variety of activities – including sports, crafts, games, archery, and, of course, swimming in our Olympic-sized outdoor pool, Waterama, slides, and Splash Pad area!
Youth who attend J Camp learn new skills, increase their knowledge, and make friends. Through their participation over the summer, campers will gain an understanding of teamwork, group decision-making, cooperation, and effective leadership.
J Camp encourages diversity by genuinely welcoming campers into a fun and inclusive environment at this exceptional summer camp for kids. Campers of all faiths and cultures are welcome!
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J Camp for Members & Guests, Ages 2-13
Enrollment for Summer 2024 will open in February!
J Camp Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |Early Care 7 - 9 a.m. | Late Care 4 - 6 p.m. at an additional cost.
Looking for childcare near you in Overland Park? J Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and is a licensed childcare program.
J Camp Provides Everything You’re Looking For!
Super-convenient
- Located in the heart of Johnson County near I-435 and Nall
- Full-time and part-time camp options
Unparalleled facilities
- Indoor and outdoor spaces, sports fields, classrooms, gyms, and turf field
- On-site swimming pool, Waterama, Splash Pad, and water slides!
Variety of Premiere and Specialty Summer Camps for Kids
- Includes art, sports, theater, dance, culinary, STEM, LEGO®, and general camps
- School Age Camp: Youths entering 1st through 8th grades
- Child Development Center Camp (CDC): Age 2 through youth entering kindergarten.
- Swimming, sports, crafts, archery, tennis, field trips, special Undernights, and more!
- Learn new skills with structured recreational and educational activities
- Jewish values and Israeli cultural activities
What’s NEW this summer?
- New Camp choices for Dance Camp, LEGO® Camp, STEM Camp and Culinary Camp!
- New themes and program activities for Barney Goodman and BOOM!
- New! Challenge Camp for campers entering 7th-8th grade!
- Road to Broadway Theatre Camp production of "Willy Wonka KIDS"
- Summer Stock Theatre production of "Disney’s Finding Nemo JR: held in The White Theatre!
"I have told everyone I know how impressed I was with the quality of everything you offer, but also how organized everything was. VERY IMPRESSED."
About Our Summer Camps for Kids
The J summer camp for kids offers a variety of options and activities - everything from sports to music, LEGO®, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and more!
J Camp Orientations
Parents and Campers are encouraged to attend a Camp Orientation session to meet the Staff and receive program information.
J Camp Parent& Camper Orientation
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Social Hall.
Please contact DD Gass, J Camp Director for more information.
CDC Camp Parent Orientation
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Please contact Machaela Whelan, CDC Director for more information.
J Camp Financial Assistance
The Jewish Community Center welcomes all families to consider participation in our summer camp for kids. Enrollment in J Camp is required for financial assistance requests to be processed. For questions regarding financial assistance, contact us at 913-327-8008 or via email at [emailprotected].
Apply for Financial Assistance
Campers with Special Needs
The J is a community center with the resources to support a limited number of children with special needs for J Camp. This is possible primarily through funding from Sasone and the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City.
Sasone, a department of the Jewish Federation, provides critically needed support for children identified with developmental, medical, or special needs to participate in J Camp group programs. With the help of Sasone and other funding organizations, we work with the staff to modify and adapt our program experiences.
If your child has special needs or will require assistance to successfully function in a group setting at J Camp, contact the appropriate J Camp Director to request an application for para-educator assistance BEFORE enrolling. In addition to the J Camp enrollment fee, families are asked to pay a portion of the para-educator cost. Space is limited. Financial assistance is available on a limited basis for para-educator support.
DD Gass, School-Age J Camp Director | Email or 913-327-8079Machaela Whelan, Child Development Center (CDC) Camp | Email or 913-327-8051
J Camp is generously supported by the following partners:
The Hyman Scherer
Memorial Endowment
J Camp of Greater Kansas City is proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association. Developed exclusively for the Camp industry, this nationally recognized accreditation focuses on program quality, health, and safety issues, and requires us to review every facet of our Camp operation. J Camp is also licensed by the State of Kansas.
Questions? Contact us!
DD Gass
Director of J Camps& Youth Programs
913-327-8079 |Email DD
Machaela Whelan
Child Development Center Director
913-327-8051 |Email Machaela
Barry Birkmeyer
Assistant Director of J Camps & Youth Programs
913-327-8098 |Email Barry
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