Cafe at the J
Vacation Camps
(Ages 3 - 11 yrs.)
Fun Days off from School
Need something for your kids to do during school breaks? Keep them busy and having fun at the MJCC with sports, swimming, gymnastics, arts and crafts, games, and more! Kids must be potty-trained. Registration open now!
Ages 3-11
Half-Day: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Cost: $33. Member Cost: $28
Full-Day: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Cost: $60. Member Cost: $50
All campers must be fully potty trained. No exceptions.
We welcome campers from 8:00 - 9:00 am + begin programming at 9:00 am. For half-day campers, check out is at 1:00 pm.
For full-day campers, check out begins at 4:00 pm
and will continue through 5:30 pm.
Schedule for Vacation Day Camp
2019-20 - Register Today!
Oct. 1, 11, 14, 21, 22
Nov. 1, 11, 25, 26, 27
Dec. 23, 26, 27, 30, 31
Jan. 2, 3, 17, 20, 27
Feb. 17
March 13, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
April 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
May 8, 21, 22, 29
Full day: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Half day: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact Carli Rosenthal at 503.452.3436.
Register for Vacation Day Camps at the Welcome Desk.
Download the Vacation Registration Form
Download the Camp Health + Emergency Contact Form
Cancellation Policy
MJCC reserves the right to cancel camp programs due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Should cancellations occur, Camp staff will contact the parent/guardians prior to the camp and refunds or transfer will be given. Typically this will occur seven to ten days before the camp begins however this is subject to change if needed. MJCC also reserves the right to dismiss a camper whose behavior violates our behavior agreement, in which case no refund is given. Any changes or cancellations will be charged a $20 fee, per camp, for vacation camps. Cancellations made within 14 days of the start of camp will not be refunded.
Additional Information
Campers must be potty trained.
We offer rest time for campers ages 5 and under if needed. Please bring nap supplies if needed.
Campers will get to sample all of the fun things that are going on at the MJCC all year long. We will have sports classes, basic tumbling and gymnastics time, arts & crafts, and lots of fun!
Pick up and drop off will take place in the MJCC. Our Guest Services staff can direct you to the location when you arrive.
Participants will have the option to swim each day in the morning in the big pool, so please pack a swimsuit and towel. Life jackets will be provided.
For half-day campers please pack a snack and a lunch. Full-day campers should bring two snacks and a lunch. Please note: All snacks and lunches must be kosher and vegetarian.
Campers should dress appropriately for moving around and playing outdoors. Please no flip-flops.
Any allergies/medications should be outlined during the first day of drop off. At drop off we will also ask you to provide us with the name(s) of the adult(s) that will be picking up the camper(s), as we will request to see identification at pick up time.
Sample Vacation Day Camp Day
(Sample Activities May Vary)
8:00 - 9:00 am Coloring, music, board games, card games, free-play
9:00 - 10:15 am Camp programming begins: Introductions and ice breakers + art activity #1
10:15 - 10:45 am Snack time
10:45 - 11:00 am Change for swimming
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Split the group into swimmers and non-swimmers. Swimmers will go to the big to swim. Non-swimmers will play in the plex/gym/playground.
12:00 - 12:15 pm Change after swimming
12:15 - 1:00 pm Lunch time
1:00 - 1:10 Half-day check-out
1:15 - 3:00 pm Split the class into nappers and non-nappers. Nappers will begin quiet time with books read by the counselor. Non-nappers will play in the plex or outside on the playground
3:00 - 3:30 pm Snack time
3:30 - 4:00 pm Art activity #2
4:00 - 5:30 pm Check out begins at 4:00 pm and continues on a rolling basis until 5:30 pm. Coloring, board games, card games, and music