J Camp Day Camp
A Fun & Engaging Summer Camp for Kids in Overland Park
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!
J Camp 2026 - Where Spirit Sticks!
Weekly Sessions, June 1-July 31, 2026
J Camp is for J Members and the Community, ages 2-13.
Enrollment for Summer 2026 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
We're Hiring!
Interested in becoming part of the J Camp team for 2026? Or do you know someone? Each year we look for enthusiastic, self-motivated summer staff members to provide program activities and supervision for our Campers. Full-time and part-time positions available. May 26-August 7, Monday through Friday.
"We love the reliability of staff knowing and attending to our family! It makes my kids feel welcomed and comfortable."
- J Camp Parent
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 Financial Assistance Available
Applications due by Tuesday, March 31
The Jewish Community Center welcomes all families to consider participation in our summer camp for kids. Families may choose to apply for Financial Assistance. Enrollment in J Camp is required for financial assistance requests to be processed. For questions regarding financial assistance, send an send an email to [email protected] or call 913-327-8220.
Campers with Disabilities
The Jewish Community Center is able to support a limited number of children with disabilities for J Camp, primarily through funding by 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 or physical disabilities to participate in a group in J Camp programs. With the help of Sasone, and other funders, we work with Staff to modify and adapt program experiences and provide Para support as available.
If your child has disabilities or requires assistance to successfully function in a group setting and wants to attend J Camp, before enrolling, contact the appropriate J Camp Director to request an application for Para assistance. In addition to the J Camp enrollment fee, families are asked to pay a portion of the Para cost. Space is limited. Financial assistance is available for Para support.
- Barry Birkmeyer, Director of J Camps & Youth Programs | 913-327-8098 or Email
- Machaela Whelan, Child Development Center (CDC) Camp | 913-327-8051 or Email
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 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Social Hall.
Please Barry Birkmeyer, Director of J Camps & Youth Programs, for more information.
CDC Camp Parent Orientation
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Please contact Machaela Whelan, CDC Director for more information.
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.
J Member and Guest pricing available
Families who have a J Family Membership or Single Family Membership are eligible to pay the J Member pricing for J Camp. Contact our Membership staff to find out about Membership options.
Questions? Contact us!
Barry Birkmeyer
Director of J Camps & Youth Programs
913-327-8098 | Email Barry
Casey Reed
Assistant Director of J Camps & Youth Programs
913-327-8079 | Email Casey
Machaela Whelan
Child Development Center Director
913-327-8051 | Email Machaela
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