Day Camp
Camp will be having a modified structure this year.
Visit our camp updates page for the most recent information.
General Information
At the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, we encourage growth, inspire confidence, and provide
the framework for lasting memories and friendships. We provide quality programs that are age-appropriate, fun, and safe. Our camp is imbued with a sense of: Simcha (Joy), Kehila (Community), Ruach (Spirit), and Kef (Fun). Throughout all of our programs, we encourage discovery and self-expression.The MJCC welcomes everyone, regardless of religious affiliation.
Registration
All About Registration
Camp registrations for each week are accepted through Thursday of the previous week. We make every effort to accommodate late registrations after Thursday. Call 971.254.8332 for any late registrations.
• Payment is due at the time of registration.
• Enrollment fees must be paid in full at the time of registration and may be paid by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or AMEX.
Financial aid is available.
Click here for the financial aid form. We are grateful to the Andrea & Herman Marenstein Endowment Fund, funding the Martha Olshen Scholarship for MJCC campers.
Interesting in membership? Membership has perks for camp and throughout the year. Stop by our Welcome Desk or visit oregonjcc.org/membership.
Cancellations + Refunds
MJCC Day Camp reserves the right to cancel camp programs due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Should cancellations occur, Day Camp staff will contact the parents/guardians prior to the camp and refunds or transfers will be given. MJCC Day Camp also reserves the right to dismiss a camper whose behavior violates our Behavior Agreement, in which case no refund is given. The Behavior Agreement can be found in the MJCC Parent Handbook that is emailed to all campers.
We relaxed our camp refund policy earlier this spring to allow flexibility to our families during this unpredictable time. We want to continue to allow for as much flexibility as possible while also allowing us to plan, effectively, for our staffing needs in order to ensure everyone’s health and safety. For families who need to cancel camp prior to the first day of the camp week, a full refund will be given if cancellations are made prior to Noon on the Thursday preceding the start of the camp week. Once the camp week has begun, our normal refund policy will remain in place and any camper who is excused or withdrawn from camp for any reason is not eligible for a refund. Any camp that is canceled by MJCC will be fully refunded.
Details
Drop-off and Pick-up
Lunch + Snacks
Bring a meat-free and shellfish-free lunch, two snacks, and a water bottle. Camp does not provide snacks.
Vegetarian meals can be difficult to plan if you are not used to it. Here are some food ideas for kids who are used to ham-and-cheese for lunch. Please note that we are not able to provide microwaves or refrigerators for camper lunches.
- PB&J sandwich
- Bagels and cheese
- Tortillas with cheese
- Hummus with crackers/veggies
- Vegetarian chicken nuggets
- Rice cakes and spread
- Grilled cheese
- Yogurt and granola
More veggie lunch ideas here!
Communication
Day Camp Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Camp Office: 971.254.8332
• Registration confirmation will be emailed once it has been processed.
• Specific camp information will be emailed the week before each new camp week begins.
• Stay up to date on camp happenings through Facebook, weekly camp email updates, and our website at oregonjcc.org/daycamp. Like our Facebook page at facebook.com/mjccpdx. Join our Facebook group entitled MJCC Day Camp Families.
Contact
Carli Rosenthal, Camp Manager
Josh Harrington, Assistant Camp Manager
MJCC Main: 503.244.0111
Camp Office: 971.254.8332
Camp Manager: 503.452.3436
Fax: 503.245.4233
Email: daycamp@oregonjcc.org
It takes a great staff to make a great camp.
We carefully screen and interview candidates to ensure that we hire staff who are committed, hardworking, enthusiastic role models for kids. All of our staff undergo a criminal background check and are certified in First Aid and CPR. All camp staff participate in our intensive, multi-day staff training. Many of our camp staff return to us year after year, and our campers are excited to see their favorite counselors each summer.