Click here to view the digital 2025 Summer Camp Brochure.

Camp Hours

Summer Fun Days………………………….9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Camp Shemesh……………………………..9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
J Camp, L.I.T. & Full Day Premiere.….9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Morning Premiere Camps………………..9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Premiere Camps……………..1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Before Care…………………………………..7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
After Care……………………………………..4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Half Day Add-On, Afternoon.…………..12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Undernight…………………………………….4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m
Overnight………………………………………4:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
*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. 

(W) February 5 – Member Registration Open
10:00 a.m. – Member registration opens for Summer Fun Days, Camp Shemesh, J Camp, Premier Camps, and Half Day J Camp Add On. Registration is online only.

(W) February 19 – Non Member Registration Open
10:00 a.m. – Non Member registration opens for Summer Fun Days, J Camp, Premier Camps, and Half Day J Camp Add On. Registration is online only.

(M) February 24 – Registration Open: Before & After Care, Camp Family Night
10:00 a.m. – Member and Non Member registration opens for all Before & After Care and the All Camp Family Night. Registration is online only.

(W) February 26 – Early Bird Registration Deadline
9:00 p.m. – All early bird pricing on all programs will expire.

(M) March 3 – 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.

(Tu) May 6 – Parent Orientation
6:00 p.m. – All camp parents are invited to this informational meeting held at the J in the Goldstein Community Engagement Venue.

(F) May 9 – Last Day to Register for Swim & Dive Team
9:00 p.m. – Registration for any remaining Swim & Dive Team spots will close.

(TH) May 15 – Swim & Dive Team Parent Meeting I / Tryouts
6:00 p.m. – Informational meeting for parents of Swim & Dive Team participants. Meeting location TBD. The meeting will be followed at 7:00 p.m. by mandatory swim testing for all participants new to the program. Held in the indoor pool.

(SU) May 18 – Swim Team Parent Meeting II / Tryouts
2:00 p.m.- Informational meeting for parents of Swim & Dive Team participants. Meeting location TBD. The meeting will be followed at 3:00 p.m. by mandatory swim testing for all participants new to the program. Held in the indoor pool.

(SU) May 18 – Kindergarten Mini Camp
1:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Incoming Kindergarteners can “try-out’ camp. Kids will make a craft, meet staff, learn about pool safety and riding the bus. Held in the Pavilion.

(TU) May 20 – Meet the Staff Ice Cream Social
6:30 p.m. – Campers and their parents are invited to meet camp staff, pick up their camp shirt, drop off forms and get a tasty ice cream treat. Held in the Pavilion.

(M) May 26 – No Camp / No Swim & Dive Team
The Youth Department will be CLOSED on May 26th. There will be no Camp or Fit & Sit programs. The Fitness Center and pool will be open for Member use and will observe holiday hours. Swim & Dive Team will not be held.

(TU) May 27 & (TH) May 2 – L.I.T. Training Sessions
Leaders in Training will be required to attend a 3 hour training prior to attending a L.I.T. session. The Tuesday, May 27th session will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. The Thursday, May 29th session will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Participants only need to attend one of these sessions.

(TU) June 10 – All Camp Family Night
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Campers who are registered for any week of camp are invited to bring their family and join us for dinner and games. This is 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 24th.

(F) July 4 – No Camp / No Swim & Dive Team
The Youth Department will be CLOSED on July 4th. 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 & Dive Team will not be held.

(W) August 13 – 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 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Goldstein Community Engagement Venue.

2025 Summer Camp registrations 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 DATES

(W) February 5 – Member Registration Open
10:00 a.m. – Member registration opens for Summer Fun Days, Camp Shemesh, J Camp, Premier Camps, L.I.T., Swim & Dive Team, and Half Day J Camp Add On. Registration is online only.

(W) February 19 – Non Member Registration Open
10:00 a.m. – Non Member registration opens for Summer Fun Days, J Camp, Premier Camps, L.I.T. and Half Day J Camp Add On. Registration is online only.

(M) February 24 – Registration Open: Before & After Care, Camp Family Night
10:00 a.m. – Member and Non Member registration opens for all Before & After Care and the All Camp Family Night. Registration is online only.

(W) February 26 – Early Bird Registration Deadline
9:00 p.m. – All early bird pricing on all programs will expire.

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
– 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 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, 2025.
– 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, 2025.
– 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.
– We will not change existing payment plans.

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, 2025 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, 2025 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

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.

Applications required. All applicants must fill out a camp registration form along with the financial assistance application. If you are applying for financial assistance, please fill out the Letter of Intent located on the JCC website, under the Camp / Parent Information Tab. Once completed, please submit the letter to BOTH Amanda Welsh at awelsh@jccomaha.org AND Diane Walker at dwalker@jewishomaha.org.

Application deadline is March 3, 2025. Visit www.jewishomaha.org/education/scholarship-and-grants/ for applications. For any questions regarding financial assistance, please contact Diane Walker at (402) 334-6551
or dwalker@jewishomaha.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

Download the 2025 Camp Parent Manual HERE

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.