Camp Scholarships Financial assistance may be available through the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Financial Assistance recipients must be Jewish, but do not have to be members of the JCC.

NEW! Application deadline is January 28, 2026.

Applications are required and will be posted soon.

For any questions regarding financial assistance, please contact Diane Walker at (402) 334-6551 or dwalker@jewishomaha.org.

Summer Fun Days | 9 am–4 pm
Camp Shemesh | 9 am–12 pm
J Camp, LIT & Full Day Premiere | 9 am–4 pm
Morning Premiere Camps | 9 am–12 pm
Afternoon Premiere Camps | 12–4 pm
Before Care | 7-9 am
After Care | 4-6 pm
Half Day Add-On, Afternoon | 12-4 pm
Undernight | 4-8:30 pm
Overnight | 4-4 pm

Lunch hour is available for those attending a morning and afternoon premier camp on the same day. Kids attening Summer Fun Days or Camp who remain at the J after 4:15 p.m. will be auto enrolled into After Care at the daily drop-in rate.

Wednesday, January 28

Camp Scholarship Applications Due
Financial assistance for Jewish youth may be available through the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Contact Diane Walker at dwalker@jewishomaha.org for more information. Please see page XX for details. 

Wednesday, February 4

Member Registration Open-Online Only
10 am-Member registration opens for Summer Fun Days, Camp Shemesh, J Camp, Premier Camps, Swim & Dive Team, and Half Day J Camp Add On.  

Wednesday, February 18

Non Member Registration Open-Online Only
10 am-Non Member registration opens for Summer Fun Days, J Camp, Premier Camps, and Half Day J Camp Add On. Online only. 

Monday, February 23

Registration Opens: Before & After Care, All-Camp Family Night and Overnight & Undernights
10 am-Member and Non Member registration opens for all Before & After Care, the All-Camp Family Night and Overnight & Undernights. Registration is online only.  

Wednesday, February 25

Early Bird Registration Deadline
9 pm-All early bird pricing on all programs will expire. 

Friday, May 1

Cancellation Deadline
Cancellations must be made BEFORE May 1 to receive any credit back. 

Thursday, May 12

Parent Orientation
6 pm-All camp parents are invited to this informational meeting held at the J in the Goldstein Community Engagement Venue.   

Friday, May 8

Last Day to Register for Swim Team
9 pm-Registration for any remaining Swim Team spots will close. 

Thursday, May 14

Swim & Dive Team Parent Meeting I/Tryouts
6 pm-Informational meeting for parents of Swim Team participants. Meeting location TBD. The meeting will be followed at 7 pm by mandatory swim testing for all participants new to the program. Held in the indoor pool. 

Sunday, May 17

Swim Team Parent Meeting II/Tryouts
2 pm- Informational meeting for parents of Swim Team participants. Meeting location TBD. The meeting will be followed at 3 pm by mandatory swim testing for all participants new to the program. Held in the indoor pool. 

Sunday, May 17

Kindergarten Mini Camp
1:30-4 pm-Incoming Kindergarteners can come and “try-out’ camp! Learn about the ins and outs of camp, play some games and meet some Camp Staff. Held in the Goldstein Community Engagement Venue. 

Thursday, May 21

Meet the Staff Ice Cream Social
6 pm-Come and meet our 2026 J Camp Staff, pick up your shirt, drop off any forms and get a tasty treat! Held in the Goldstein Community Engagement Venue. 

Monday, May 25

No Camp/No Swim Team
The Youth Department will be CLOSED on May 25. There will be no Camp or Fit & Sit programs. The Fitness Center and pool will be open for JCC member use and will observe holiday hours. Swim Team will not be held.  

Tuesday, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27

LIT Training Sessions
Leaders in Training will be required to attend a 3-hour training course prior to attending a L.I.T. session. The Tuesday, May 26th session will be held from 9 am-12 am The Wednesday, May 27th session will be held from 1-4 pm Participants only need to attend one of these sessions.  

Tuesday, June 9

Camp Family Night
4-7 pm-Campers who are registered for any week of camp are invited to bring their family and join us for dinner and games. This event is free with camp registration, but we ask that you RSVP. Held in the JCC Pavilion. Registration for this event will be online and will open on Monday, February 23rd. 

Friday, June 26

Camp Talent Show
2 pm-Watch our J Camp Talent Show as it will be live streamed for families and friends to view. More details coming soon. 

Friday, July 3

No Camp/No Swim Team
The Youth Department will be CLOSED on July 3rd. There will be no Camp or Fit & Sit programs. The Fitness Center and pools will be open for Member use and will observe holiday hours. Swim Team will not be held.  

Wednesday, August 12

Camp Lost & Found Day
Missing something? Come check out our Camp Lost & Found! This event will be your last chance to claim any items before they are donated. Lost & Found Day will be held 10 am to 9 pm in the Goldstein Community Engagement Venue. 

2026 Summer Camp registrations will open this February. Registration will be online only via Daxko. Camps fill quickly. We recommend you register as soon as possible once registration opens. We also strongly recommend that you set up your Daxko account in advance of camp registration opening. For information on how to access / use your Daxko account, click here. 

To watch a video on how to register using your Daxko account, click here.

Registration for Undernights and Overnights will open later in the Spring for those who are eligible.

DETAILS
Current JCC membership is required for member pricing (on the date of registration through the camp term attending).
• One registration per camper must be completed.
• Appropriate deposit or payment must be turned in with registration
• JCC account must be in good standing
• All health forms, waivers, and contact information MUST be submitted prior to attending

QUESTIONS?
If you have questions on your Daxko account, please contact us!

Claire Holdforth, Client Services Associate
(402) 334-6419 | choldforth@jccomaha.org

Jacob Geltzer, CRM Director
(402) 334-6452 | jgeltzer@jccomaha.org

Payment Information

Payment Information
– All Summer Fun Day registrations need to be paid in full at the time of registration.
– Payment plans are based on the schedule below.
– Individuals who participate in the Payment Plan option are required to pay via automatic bank withdrawal or credit / debit card.
– A $50 nonrefundable deposit for each week of camp is required at the time of registration. The balance remaining (your grand
total minus the deposits) will be charged to your card / account on the following schedule:
– All camp weeks occurring in June will be paid April 1st
– All camp weeks occurring in July will be paid May 1st
– All camp fees must be paid in full by May 1, 2026.
– We do not offer prorated amounts for days missed.

Change Policy
– A $25 change fee may be assessed for switching camps after registration.
– Change fees and any additional costs should be paid in full at the time of the change.
– Any registration changes must be made by May 1st, 2026.
– Changes will NOT be allowed after this deadline. Adding an additional camp is not considered a change and families will not be assessed a fee unless the change falls under the Late Fee Policy, see below.
– We will not change existing payment plan

Late registration Fee Policy
If registrations occurs within two weeks of the camp or program start date, the following late registration fee will be applied:
– Summer Fun Days: $20 per child per day
– J Camps / Premiere Camps: $50 per child per camp
– Late registration is subject to camp director approval

Cancellation & Refund Policy
– Please notify the Business Department of cancellations in writing. Written cancellations should be emailed to billing@jccomaha.org.
– No pro-rated or full refunds shall be permitted for any missed days. This includes the Half Day and Before/After Care add-ons.
– Cancellations made prior to May 1, 2026 will receive a credit on your account for your payment minus the $50 nonrefundable deposit to be used for future programs at the Staenberg Omaha JCC.
– Any cancellation made after May 1, 2026 is not eligible for refund or credit. If registered participants do not show up for a program and have not notified our staff, there will be no refunds or credits will be given.

If you have questions, please contact us!

Claire Holdforth, Client Services Associate
(402) 334-6419 | choldforth@jccomaha.org

Jacob Geltzer, CRM Director
(402) 334-6452 | jgeltzer@jccomaha.org

Coming Soon

This summer, we will manage all health forms, waivers, and contact information through the PlayerSpace system. All forms will be handled online and will be accessible to parents starting March 1st. Our JCC Discipline Policy Form and DHHS Parent Brochure Form must be downloaded, signed and then uploaded to your PlayerSpace account. Immunization records must be uploaded to your PlayerSpace account.  Completion of these forms are mandatory and must be completed before the first day of camp. Parents must fill out the red, Emergency contacts, tab on their PlayerSpace account and identify who is allowed to pick up your child(ern). Parents must complete the following forms for each child. These forms should be updated every year. If you have questions on these forms, contact Jacob Geltzer at (402) 334-6404 or jgeltzer@jccomaha.org.

• DHHS Parent Brochure

• JCC Youth Dept Discipline Policy

• Camper Allergy Plan

The 2026 Parent Manual will be posted this spring. 

Additional information on what to bring, our Water & Swim Safety Policy, and our Lunch & Food Policy can be found in the camp Parent Manual. If you have questions please call Amanda Welsh at (402) 334-6409 or e-mail awelsh@jccomaha.org.

Additional information on what to bring, our Water & Swim Safety Policy, and our Lunch & Food Policy can be found in the camp parent manual. The manual will be available to download, starting in March. If you have questions please call Amanda Welsh at (402) 334-6409 or e-mail awelsh@jccomaha.org.

Completion of all camper health forms, medical authorization release, discipline policy and DHHS Parent Information Brochure for Licensed Child Care Form is mandatory. This summer, we will manage all health forms, waivers, and contact information through the PlayerSpace system. All forms will be handled online and will be accessible to parents starting March 4th. Completion of these forms is mandatory and MUST be completed prior to attending your first day of camp. If you have questions, please contact Jacob Geltzer at jgeltzer@jccomaha.org or at (402) 334-6452.

The health and safety of our campers is always our top priority.  Health & safety protocols will implemented as needed, based on any health directives put in place by the Centers for Disease Control, our state government, and our local government.