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For Members & Community, Entering 1st-4th Grades
Barney Goodman Summer Day Camp
A great camp for kids that want to experience a little bit of everything at J Camp! Barney Goodman Summer Day Camp includes crafts, games, sports, science, songs, swimming, archery, Israeli activities, field trips, and life-long friendships. We also have Friday afternoon Shabbat where we celebrate the end of the week. Trained Camp staff promote kindness, respect, and Jewish values.
A Day in the Life of a Barney Goodman Camper
Every group is different, but here’s a great sampling of the schedule for Barney Goodman Campers. Generally, Campers are grouped by gender and in grade groups: 1st & 2nd, or 3rd & 4th grades.
Morning Activities, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
- Circle Time! Songs and cheers and getting ready for the day.
- Morning activities – such as crafts, games, science, archery, Shirim (music) or Kol Israel (Israeli Cultural activities)
- Swim Lessons (1st & 2nd Grade: Monday–Thursday)
Lunch, 12 p.m.
Afternoon Activities, 1-4 p.m.
What is J Camp Undernight?
A special activity at J Camp where Campers can choose to attend the optional Undernight and stay at camp with their Barney Goodman friends on select Wednesday nights from 4-8 pm. There is no extra charge for Undernights. The Undernight activities include special games & activities, extra swimming, a cook-out (Vaad supervised), a campfire, songs & s’mores.
Barney Goodman Undernight this summer is Week 4: Wednesday, June 24.
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