SUMMER 2025
What Summers are for
A New Adventure is Waiting for You.
J-Day Camps is where nature inspires and creativity takes the stage. Through progressive programming, campers participate in age-appropriate activities that offer a new experience level each year. Don’t miss out on a summer packed with adventure, laughter and memories that will last a lifetime. Enroll your kids in Anisfield Day Camp or the Francine and Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp or a mix of both for the summer.
NEW IN SUMMER 2025
MORE CAMP!
We’re maximizing our day for even more fun!
ENHANCED PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMMING
Across all ages, Summer 2025 will offer redesigned programs to ensure activities that grow with your camper.
TEVA NATURE PROGRAM
At Halle Park, you’ll see nature programming, a garden, sand volleyball court and frisbee golf course. At Safran Park, campers will garden, engage in outdoor education and enjoy guided play on outdoor equipment.
J-Day Camp Values
J-Day Camps is guided by strongly-held Jewish values that shape our community.
American Camp Association
J-Day Camps are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring that we adhere to the highest standards of quality and safety. ACA accreditation requires a rigorous process that includes a detailed analysis of our J-Day Camp policies, procedures and practices.
Camp Team
Aubree Lieberman
Director of J-Day Camps and Youth Services alieberman@mandeljcc.org 216-593-6236
Emma Miller
Director of Performing Arts Camp emiller@mandeljcc.org 216-593-6287
Jill Sadowsky
Sr. Director of Camping and Youth Services jsadowsky@mandeljcc.org 216-593-6258
Rachel Hildebrandt Youth Programs Registrar rhildebrandt@mandeljcc.org 216-593-6249
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US daycamps@mandeljcc.org 216-593-6249
Anisfield Day Camp
Grade K • Adama (Earth) • Safran Park • Beachwood
Programming Includes:
ART
Campers participate in daily art instruction and explore creativity through multiple mediums. From watercolors to 3D sculptures and everything in between, campers enjoy projects infused with Judaism, nature and STEAM as they express themselves.
MAKERSPACE
Play-Doh, Magnatiles and Kinetic Sand – what could be better?! Adama campers take on STEAM-based challenges. Makerspace encourages collaboration, tinkering, fine motor skill development and problem-solving as campers become confident creators.
SPORTS
Through soccer, capture the flag, T-ball, gaga ball and more, campers develop new skills, practice teamwork and have a blast! Adama campers also enjoy yoga and fitness challenges that encourage them to enjoy being active!
KEF
Kef is a camp highlight! Campers are able to connect to Judaism and Israeli culture through cooking, art, music, dance and creative programming. These activities are led by a Mishlachat, a member of our Israeli staff.
MUSIC/DANCE/DRAMA
Song circles, creative dance and dramatic play allow children to flex their imaginations. Daily arts and music experiences infuse camp with song and dance and give campers space to find and celebrate their voices.
MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness experiences offer campers space to build self-awareness as they learn techniques to navigate emotions and practice empathy. Through creative activities, campers celebrate individuality and community.
SWIM
Adama campers participate in both instructional and free swim. Under the guidance of the Mandel JCC’s aquatics staff, campers gain new skills in and out of the water.
SAFETY TOWN
Campers learn about emergency preparedness, fire safety, weather, traffic, street crossing and stranger safety – all right here at camp during session 3.
TEVA
Campers will explore the great outdoors through an immersive Teva (nature) program. Adama will learn principles of leave no trace, composting, observing local wildlife and plants and working together in our community camp garden.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING
Adama campers will be introduced to new and thrilling experiences from stepping inside bubbles to fascinating wildlife encounters, each session is designed to spark curiosity and expand
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
8:30 am Drop Off
9 am Rock the Rock 9:15 am Mindfulness
10:20 am Swim Lessons
11 am Free Swim
11:40 am Music
12:20 pm Lunch
1 pm Sports 1:40 pm Art 2:20 pm Teva
3 pm Dance 3:40 pm Pick Up
Anisfield Day Camp
Grade 1 • Mayim (Water) • Safran Park • Beachwood
Programming Includes:
ART
Campers participate in daily art instruction and explore creativity through multiple mediums. From watercolors to 3D sculptures and everything in between, campers enjoy projects infused with Judaism, nature and STEAM as they express themselves.
STEAM
Campers will engineer, create, build and play through hands-on sensory exploration. At Discovery Stations, Mayim campers will be introduced to a variety of materials as they practice problem-solving, tinker and follow their own curiosities!
SPORTS
Through soccer, flag football, kickball, gaga ball and more, campers develop new skills, practice teamwork and have a blast! Mayim campers also enjoy yoga and fitness challenges that encourage them to enjoy being active!
KEF
Kef is a camp highlight! Campers are able to connect to Judaism and Israeli culture through cooking, art, music, dance and creative programming. These activities are led by a Mishlachat, a member of our Israeli staff.
MUSIC/DANCE/DRAMA
Song circles, creative dance and dramatic play allow children to flex their imaginations. Daily arts and music experiences infuse camp with song and dance and give campers space to find and celebrate their voices.
SWIM
Mayim campers participate in both instructional and free swim. Under the guidance of the Mandel JCC’s aquatics staff, campers gain new skills in and out of the water.
TEVA
Campers will explore the great outdoors through an immersive Teva (nature) program. Adama will learn principles of leave no trace, composting, observing local wildlife and plants and working together in our community camp garden.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING
Adama campers will be introduced to new and thrilling experiences from stepping inside bubbles to fascinating wildlife encounters, each session is designed to spark curiosity and expand their horizon.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE 8:30 am Drop Off 9 am Rock the Rock 9:15 am Snack + Group Time 9:40 am Swim Lessons 10:20 am Free Swim 11 am Outdoor Play + Zumba 11:40 am Lunch 12:20 pm Sports 1 pm Dance 1:40 pm Teva 2:20 pm Art 3 pm Music 3:40 pm Pick Up
Anisfield Day Camp
Grade 1 • Shoresh (Root) • Halle Park • Burton
Programming Includes:
ART
Campers will participate in daily art instruction and explore creativity through multiple mediums. Projects infused with Judaism, nature, STEAM and camp values allow campers to find new ways to express themselves.
STEAM
Shoresh campers explore the opportunity to try STEAM based activities. STEAM encourages collaboration, fine motor skill development and problem solving as campers become more confident creators.
SPORTS
Get ready for an action packed summer with a wide variety of sports! Through, flag football, volleyball, basketball and gaga ball, campers develop new teamwork skills in active play. Shoresh campers will also participate in low impact activities such as yoga and face their fears in our low ropes course.
KEF
Kef is a camp highlight! Campers are able to connect to Judaism and Israeli culture through cooking, art, music, dance and creative programming. These activities are led by a Mishlachat, a member of our Israeli staff.
MUSIC/DANCE/DRAMA
Song circles, creative movement and dramatic play allow children to flex their imaginations. They will be introduced to beloved camp traditions and will find themselves singing and dancing all year long.
SWIM
Shoresh campers participate in both instructional and free swim. Under the guidance our Red Cross certified aquatics staff, campers gain new skills in and out of the water.
LAKE
Campers will engage in age appropriate water play at our Halle Park lakefront where they can enjoy jumping on our lake toys, learning basic boating principles and making sand castles!
TEVA
What a better way to explore our beautiful campus than through an immersive Teva (Nature) program. Campers will embark on thrilling hikes on Halle park trails, discover the beauty through bird watching and plant identification and get hands on in our camp garden
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
8:30 am Drop Off at Safran Park
9:30 am Arrive at Halle Park & Rock the Rock 9:45am Teva
10:25am Swim Lessons
11:05am Free Swim
11:45am Lunch
12:25pm Low Ropes
1:05pm Music 1:45pm Art 2:25pm Group Time 3:00pm Wrap The Rock
Anisfield Day Camp
Grades 2-3 • Geza (Trunk) • Halle Park • Burton
Anisfield campers in grades 2nd –3rd will enjoy our beautiful, wooded property in Burton, Ohio for Camp 360, Athletics and Creative Arts.
Campers can customize their individual experience by signing up for a variety of majors held at Halle Park or off-site for an extra fee. This allows them to be immersed in activities they love while discovering and nurturing.
Each major will have the opportunity to swim every day and have the chance to go to the lake, archery and ropes course.
CAMP 360
Looking to get the best of all thing camps? Camp 360 is just that. Every day, campers will get creative with arts & crafts, teva programming and sports activities. They will learn about teamwork and sportsmanship while participating in a variety of sports and games.
ATHLETICS
Campers will spend some of their day immersed in all things athletic, where they will build and hone new skills. Additionally, campers’ schedules contain a variety of sports including hockey, flag football, basketball, pickleball and more.
CREATIVE ARTS
Explore the world of visual arts. Projects include a variety of mediums and techniques including painting, sculpting, charcoal, graffiti, mixed media and more.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Campers will be immersed in the English equestrian riding style experience. In addition to horseback riding, you will learn how to care for horses including grooming, feeding and total care.
*majors subject to change*
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
8:30 am Drop Off at Safran Park
9:30 am Arrive at Halle Park & Rock the Rock
9:45 am Music or Art 10:25 am Sports or Archery 11:05 am Lake
11:45 am Free Swim
12:25 pm Lunch
1:05 pm Teva or Dance
1:45 pm Ropes Course 2:25 pm Elective
3 pm Wrap The Rock
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Athletics and Creative Arts Majors will spend three hours each day in Athletics or Creative Arts Intensives, in addition
Anisfield Day Camp
GradEs 4-6 • Anaf (Branches) • Halle Park • Burton
Anisfield campers in grades 4th-6th will enjoy our beautiful, wooded property in Burton, Ohio for camp 360, Athletics and Creative Arts.
Campers can customize their individual experience by signing up for a variety of majors held Halle Park or off-site for an extra fee. This allows them to be immersed in activities they love while finding new passions.
Each major will have the opportunity to swim every day and have the chance to go to the lake, archery and ropes course.
NEW! Chugims are the “choice” blocks offered to campers in which they can choose from a wide range of interesting and fun activities 4x a week.
ATHLETICS
Anaf Campers will spend a portion of their day in athletics where they build and hone new skills. Additionally, campers’ schedules contain a variety of sports including lacrosse, pickleball, Volleyball, flag football, soccer and more.
CREATIVE ARTS
Explore the world of visual arts. Projects include a variety of mediums and techniques including oil painting, sculpting, charcoal, graffiti, pyrography and more.
CAMP 360
and music activities. They will learn about teamwork and sportsmanship while participating in a variety of sports and games.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Campers will be immersed in the English equestrian riding style experience. In addition to horseback riding, you will learn how to care for horses including grooming, feeding and total care.
*majors subject to change*
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
8:30 am Drop Off at Safran Park
9:30 am Arrive at Halle Park & Rock the Rock 9:45 am Music
10:25 am Sports
11:05 am Lake
11:45 am Free Swim
12:25 pm Lunch
1:05 pm Teva
1:45 pm Archery
2:25 pm Elective
3 pm Wrap The Rock
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Athletics and Creative Arts
Majors will spend three hours each day in Athletics or Creative Arts Intensives, in addition to enjoying other camp programming.
Looking to get the best of all thing camps? Camp 360 is just that. Every day, Anaf campers will get creative with arts & crafts, teva programming
The Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp
GradEs K-8 • safran Park • Beachwood
Seen as an extension of our Playmakers Youth Theatre program, The J’s Performing Arts Camp (PAC) is a place for campers of all experience levels to stretch their imaginations, gain confidence on and off the stage, find their voices and build lifelong friendships. Through playing a character, singing their hearts out and nurturing instruction that celebrates each individual’s creativity, PAC campers grow as performers and people.
PAC campers participate in theater classes and electives, enjoy fun in the sun, swim and express themselves through visual art. Each day, campers in grades K-5 rehearse a play written by Emma Miller, with roles specifically developed to showcase each individual. Our sixth- through eighth-grade campers dive deeply into theatrical storytelling, bringing well-known characters and scenes to the stage. All campers rehearse daily and enjoy specials such as improv and costume design, masterclasses, Scene Stealers, Playmympics and electives such as hip-hop and a cappella.
The Francine & Benson Pilloff Family
Performing Arts Camp
Nitzotzot • GradEs K-1 • safran Park • Beachwood
PROGRAMMING INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DAILY SPECIALS:
MUSIC
From camp classics to Broadway tunes, campers will sing their hearts out, engage in musical games, build their own instruments and explore their voices.
DANCE & CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Get grooving through yoga, gymnastics, prop-play, ribbon dancing, make-believe movement and the ins and outs of dance.
DRAMA &
IMPROV
In drama, campers will stretch their imaginations, explore storytelling, play and create characters and try their hand at improvising!
ART
Sewing, mask-making and favorite camper crafts oh-my! Campers will participate in art and crafts projects and put their skills to work creating costume pieces and designing their own puppets
SWIM
Mayim campers participate in both instructional and free swim. Under the guidance of the Mandel JCC’s aquatics staff, campers gain new skills in and out of the water.
OUTDOOR PLAY
Through guided outdoor play, Nitzotzot campers will enjoy fun-inthe-sun, nature walks and gardening.
CREATORS” CORNER
Each day, campers will have choice time using a variety of artistic mediums to respond to a prompt. This ageappropriate opportunity to make and share art will help spark and honor the creativity in each camper.
REHEARSAL
Campers will rehearse their very own show, complete with a character, speaking lines, choreography and singing solos for each camper, regardless of prior experience. The nurturing and educational rehearsal experience is geared specifically to young performers, many of whom are performing for the first time. As they rehearse, campers will also build courage, celebrate their individuality and come together as a team.
SHOWTIME
At the end of each session, campers will take the stage for their performance. Nitzotzot campers will also perform in out PAC-wide show, Pace, Love, PAC. We can’t wait for your camper to experience their moment in the spotlight!
SAFETY TOWN (KINDERGARTEN)
Our kindergarten campers learn about emergency preparedness, fire safety, weather, traffic, street crossing and stranger safety – all right here at camp during Session B in week six.
The Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp
Kochavim • GradEs 2-3 • safran Park • Beachwood
Chugim
Ukulele, karaoke and Battle of the Bands, oh my! There are tons of electives to choose from each week. We can’t wait to see what you’ll pick!
Playmympics
Each day, camp groups participate as a team (counselors, too!) in a creative challenge that fosters collaboration, improve and thinking on your feet. They are hilarious and theatrical-a camp favorite!
Rehearsal
Kochavim will spend the session rehearsing for opening night. All performers have a featured role with singing solos and speaking lines. Rehearsals are process-driven and help campers build skills and confidence.
Showcase
Kochavim campers have the opportunity to choose an artistic medium to pursue throughout the session. From puppetry to modern dance and songwriting to Shakespeare, campers will do a deep dive into their chosen topic. At the end of the session, campers will showcase this newfound passion in our Peace, Love, PAC show!
Showtime
Peace, Love, PAC
In this camp-wide showcase, audiences are invited to take a peek into a PAC summer. Our talented staff and campers share performing offerings, participate in camp traditions and celebrate a successful session in this fan-favorite performance.
Performances
At the end of each session, each village performs a splashy, spectacular show! Campers act, play characters, dance sing their hearts out in fabulous and fun performances complete with creative costumes. Each camper has their moment in the spotlight.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
8:30 am Drop Off 9 am Rock the Rock & Warm Ups
9:10 am Costume Design 9:35 am Swim
10:35 am Rehearsal 11:35 am Lunch
12:15 pm Improv 12:40 pm Music
1:05 pm Dance
1:30 pm Drama
1:55 pm Scene Stealers
2 pm Chugim (Electives)
2:50 pm Art
3:30 pm Snack & Playmympics
3:40pm Pick-Up
Programming
Specialties
Our campers participate in a variety of fun and interactive programs every day including:
• Arts and Crafts
• Costume Design
• Creative Moment
• Dance
• Drama
• Improv
• Music
The Francine & Benson Pilloff Family
Performing Arts Camp
Sachkanim • GradEs 4-5 • safran Park • Beachwood
CHUGIM
Ukulele, karaoke and Battle of The Bands, oh my! There are tons of electives to choose from each week. We can’t wait to see what you’ll pick!
PLAYMYMPICS
Each day, camp groups participate as a team (counselors, too!) in a creative challenge that fosters collaboration, improve and thinking on your feet. They are hilarious and theatrical-a camp favorite!
REHEARSAL
Each village spends the session rehearsing for opening night. All performers have a featured role with singing solos and speaking lines. Rehearsals are process-driven and help campers build skills and confidence. Sachkanim campers may choose to participate as a “techie” behind the scenes, instead of on the stage.
SHOWCASE
Sachkanim campers have the opportunity to choose an artistic medium to pursue throughout the session. From puppetry to modern dance and songwriting to Shakespeare, campers will do a deep dive into their chosen topic. At the end of the session, campers will showcase this newfound passion in our Peace, Love, PAC show!
SHOWTIME
Peace, Love, PAC
In this camp-wide showcase, audiences are invited to take a peek into a PAC summer. Our talented staff and campers share performing offerings, participate in camp traditions and celebrate a successful session in this fan-favorite performance.
PERFORMANCES
At the end of each session, each village performs a splashy, spectacular show! Campers act, play characters, dance sing their hearts out in fabulous and fun performances complete with creative costumes. Each camper has their moment in the spotlight.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE 8:30 am Drop-off 9 am Rock the Rock 9:10 am Art & Costume Design 9:40 am Rehearsal 10:40 am Swim 12 pm Lunch 12:30 pm Scene Stealers
12:55 pm Musical Theatre 1:20 pm Dance 1:45 pm Improv 2:10 pm Tech 2:35 pm Drama 2:55 pm Chugim (Electives) 3:20 pm Snack & Playmympics
3:40 pm Pick-Up
PROGRAMMING SPECIALTIES
Our campers participate in a variety of fun and interactive programs every day including:
• Arts and Crafts
• Costume Design
• Creative Moment
• Dance
• Drama
• Improv
• Music
• Puppetry
• Rehearsal
• Set Design
• Swimming
• Tech & Theater Design
The Francine & Benson Pilloff Family
Performing Arts Camp
Bamayim • GradEs 6-8 • safran Park • Beachwood
CHUGIM
Ukulele, karaoke and Battle of The Bands, oh my! There are tons of electives to choose from each week. We can’t wait to see what you’ll pick!
PLAYMYMPICS
Each day, camp groups participate as a team (counselors, too!) in a creative challenge that fosters collaboration, improve and thinking on your feet. They are hilarious and theatrical-a camp favorite!
REHEARSAL
Each village spends the session rehearsing for opening night. All performers have a featured role with singing solos and speaking lines. Rehearsals are process-driven and help campers build skills and confidence. Bamayim campers may choose to participate as a “techie” behind the scenes, instead of on the stage.
SHOWCASE
Bamayim campers have the opportunity to choose an artistic medium to pursue throughout the session. From puppetry to modern dance and songwriting to Shakespeare, campers will do a deep dive into their chosen topic. At the end of the session, campers will showcase this newfound passion in our Peace, Love, PAC show!
SHOWTIME
Peace, Love, PAC
In this camp-wide showcase, audiences are invited to take a peek into a PAC summer. Our talented staff and campers share performing offerings, participate in camp traditions and celebrate a successful session in this fan-favorite performance.
PERFORMANCES
At the end of each session, each village performs a splashy, spectacular show! Campers act, play characters, dance sing their hearts out in fabulous and fun performances complete with creative costumes. Each camper has their moment in the spotlight.
BAMAYIM
Our oldest Performing Arts campers enjoy beloved activities while also choosing elements of their daily schedule. Bamayim campers will rehearse for an additional performance opportunity, enjoy extra master classes and focus on ensemble-building artistic creativity and leadership skills.
BAMAYIM SHOW
Camper will perform a full-scale book musical. This elevated rehearsal process and performance will showcase the growth of our oldest campers and offer them an exciting and challenging theatrical experience.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE 8:30 am Drop-off 9 am Rock the Rock 9:10 am Rehearsal 11:30 am Swim 12 pm Lunch 12:30 pm Improv 12:55 pm Tech
1:20 pm Scene Stealers
1:45pm Dance
2:10 pm Musical Theatre 2:35 pm Drama 2:55 pm Masterclass 3:20 pm Group Time & Leadership Training 3:40 pm Pick-Up
PROGRAMMING SPECIALTIES
Our campers participate in a variety of fun and interactive programs every day including:
• Arts and Crafts
• Costume Design
• Creative Moment
2025 Dates and Rates
Anisfield Day Camp • Grades K-6
SESSION CAMP
Session 1
Weeks 1 & 2
Session 2
Weeks 3 & 4
Session 3
Weeks 5 & 6
Session 4
Weeks 7 & 8
$603 Member $756 Community
$603 Member $756 Community
$670 Member $840 Community
June 16 – 27 (No Camp June 19)
June 30 – July 11 (No Camp July 4)
July 14 - 25
$670 Member $840 Community July 28 – August 8
The Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp (PAC) • Grades K-8
SESSION
Session A
Weeks 1-4
Session B
Weeks 5-8
Session A-1*
Weeks 1 & 2
Session A-2*
Weeks 3 & 4
Session B-1*
Weeks 5 & 6
Session B-2*
Weeks 7 & 8
$1,152 member $1,422 community
June 16 – July 11 (No Camp June 19 & July 4)
$1,280 member $1,580 community July 14 – August 8
$576 member $711 community
$576 member $711 community
$640 member $790 community
June 16 – 27 (No Camp June 19)
June 30 – July 11 (No Camp July 4)
July 14 - 25
$640 member $790 community July 28 – August 8
*Two-week sessions for grades 6-8 only
Pre Camp and Post Camp SESSION
June 9 - 13
August 11-15
Before & After Care Grade K-6
camp on June 19 & July 4
2025 Planning Calendar
J-KIDS PRE-CAMP
June 9-13
ANISFIELD SESSION 1*
June 16-27
ANISFIELD SESSION 2 *
June 30-July 11
ANISFIELD SESSION 3
July 14-25
ANISFIELD SESSION 4
July 28-Aug 8
PAC SESSION A*
June 16-July 11
PAC SESSION B
July 14-Aug 8
J-KIDS POST CAMP
Aug 11-15
