The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia

Celebrating more than 40 years of summer fun for campers and staff! 

JCCNV Camps, located in Fairfax, VA serve the community and create lasting memories for campers and staff through our preschool, school-age and teen camps. Former campers still reminisce about their summers at JCCNV camps and are now enrolling their children in our programs!

Day Camps Include:

Camp K'tona: 24 months to 4 years
Camp Achva: Kindergarten to 10th grades general camps, special needs and specialty camps, teen travel
Kef Sports Clinics: Ages 6 and up
 

2010 Camp Sessions:

Staff

If you are dependable, energetic and love to work with kids, consider working at a JCCNV camp this summer! Applications are now being accepted.

Download 2010 Camp Staff Application
Download 2010 Camp Staff Reference Form

Kindergarten through 10th Grade

For more than 40 years, Camp Achva has offered campers in NoVa the unbelievable combination of fun, safety, Judaic content and life-long friendships.

Camp Achva includes:
Camp                                                    Grade (as of fall 2010)
Tzofim (Scouts)                                     K
Sensory Explorers                                K-2
Chalutzim (Pioneers)                           1, 2
Olim (Immigrants)                                 3, 4
Shalom (Peace)                                   1-3, 4-6
Shavuon Specialty Camps                  3-6
Omanoot Theater Camp (Arts)           3-7                             
Al Galgalim (On Wheels)                     6-8
Kadima (Moving Forward)                  9, 10

Download the 2010 brochure here.

24 months to 4 years 
Faifax and Alexandria Locations
9am to 1pm
Two-Week Sessions

Your child will have a great summer experience at the JCCNV. Our preschool camp is for children 24-months through four-years by 9/30/10 and provides a hands-on developmental experience in a safe, fun and Jewish environment. Activities include creative movement, music, waterplay, Friday Shabbat celebrations, entertainers and much more! Evening family programs as well.

Camper Age Requirements:
2 year old program: must be 24-months by 6/30/10
3 year old program: must be 3 years old by 9/30/10
4 year old program: must be 4 years old by 9/30/10

Download the 2010 brochure here.

For children in grades 3-5 and grades 6-8
The JCCNV and Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) have combined forces to bring us a social skills camp for children.  The summer will consist of social skills workshops, field trips, swimming, specialty inclusion classes and much more. 

If you're a talented Jewish teen in sports and/or the arts, check-out these JCC Maccabi Experience programs!

JCC Maccabi ArtsFest^®
Grades 8–12
Sunday, August 8–Friday, August 13, 2010
Baltimore, MD
The premiere arts experience for Jewish teens.

 Jewish teens from across the United States and abroad join together for one-week of intensive visual and performing arts training, social activities, community service and more! Teens audition for acceptance into the program. Arts Specialties include: acting/improv, creative writing/journalism, dance, film/television production, jazz/world music ensemble, musical theater, rock music, sports broadcasting, visual arts, vocal music.

Weekly Cost: $1,100 (includes transportation)
Discounted JCCNV Member Rate: $975
Contact: Laurie Albert, NoVa Delegation Head, LaurieA@jccnv.org, (703) 537-3064

JCC Maccabi Games^®
Ages 13–16
Sunday, August 1–Friday, August 6, 2010
Omaha, NE
Jewish teens from across the United States and abroad join together for one-week of intensive athletic competition. Sports might include: basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, bowling, dance, golf, swimming, tennis, table tennis. Most sports are available for both boys and girls.
Cost: $1,450 (includes transportation)
Discounted JCCNV Member Rate: $1,325
Contact: Nori White, JCCNV Maccabi Games Delegation Head, NoriW@jccnv.org, (703) 537-3041