Bookmark this site and check back often for updates!  We will be mailing detailed program calendars to all families after Memorial Day.

 Meet the Counselors:

We're are in the process of hiring our counselors and having them fill out our questionnaires so you can get to know them better.   I'll keep posting them as they're sent to me.  We have a number of last summer's staff, or their siblings, returning this summer!

staff are listed in alphabetical order by first name:

ALISON, Camp Director

My name is Alison, and I’m going to be the Camp Director this summer! At the time of camp, I will be 26 years old. I was born in New Jersey, and I live in Bethesda, MD.  I went to school at the University of Maryland, and my favorite subject/area of study was Education.  I have 1 sister. Her name is Erica.  I also have two dogs named Kayci and Molly (who was rescued from Hurricane Katrina)!  At camp, my favorite things to do are sports and field trips. During the rest of the year, my favorite activities are playing soccer and watching reality TV.  My favorite movies or TV shows are Sex and the City, Ugly Betty, Grey’s Anatomy, and anything reality, and I really like to listen to Sublime and Rascal Flats. My favorite food is pizza.

DAVID, Senior Counselor (J Kids)

My name is David, and I’m going to be a counselor this summer! At the time of camp, I will be 19 years old. I was born in Washington, DC, and I live in Washington, DC.  I go to school at the University of Maryland, and my favorite subject/area of study is math. I want to be a computer programmer someday.  I have 2 sisters. I also have a dog named Lucky.  At camp, my favorite things to do are basketball and swimming. During the rest of the year, my favorite activities are football.  My favorite movies or TV shows is Scrubs, and I really like to listen to John Legend. My favorite food is pizza.

ETHAN, Senior Counselor

My name is Ethan, and I’m going to be a senior counselor this summer! At the time of camp, I will be 18 years old. I was born in Lexington, VA, and I live in Alexandria, VA.  I go to school at T.C. Williams High School, and my favorite subject/area of study is psychology. I want to be a psychologist someday.  I have 1 twin brother. His name is Seth. I also have 3 cats named Rachel, Sasha, and Anya.  At camp, my favorite things to do are go on field trips, participate in color war, and play sports. During the rest of the year, my favorite activities are playing guitar, volunteering, and sports.  My favorite movies or TV shows are Friday Night Lights and Pulp Fiction, and I really like to listen to rock, acoustic, country and alternative music. My favorite food is Chinese food.  I look forward to spending a fun-filled and exciting summer with you!


 

Some of this summer's field trips:

Six Flags America (Camp Adventure only):  July 2

Washington Nationals Game:  August 6

Blackberry Picking:  August 12

Waterpark Trips:  July 8 and August 20


 

Parent Handbook

clicking on the link above will open a PDF file of the handbook; you will also receive a copy in the mail.

 

Camp Calendars

 

All Camp Calendar
Session I: Cool Kids, J Kids, CIT
Session I: Super J Kids
Session I: Camp Adventure
Session I: Camp Galgalim
Session I: Camp Yad B' Yad
Session II: Cool Kids, J Kids, Skate, CIT
Session II: Super J Kids
Session III: Cool Kids, J Kids, Skate, CIT
Session III: Super J Kids
Session III: Camp Galgalim II
Session IV: Kibbutz
Session IV: Rising Stars
Session V and VI: Summer Fun Weeks
 Clicking on the links will open a PDF file of the session's calendars.  You will also receive your calendars in the mail.

 

Forms You May Still Need to Fill Out

Download the forms: 

To request a friend (J Kids, Kibbutz Camp and Summer Fun Week only), just email the Director:  alisons@washingtondcjcc.org or note it on your camp invoice and checklist.

Get Nurtured 

Parenting Center (toddler classes)

Preschool

Youth and Family Programs (year-round programs for kids in PreK-Grade 6)

Contact 

Alison Samson, Camp Director
alisons@washingtondcjcc.org
t. (202) 777-3270
f. (202) 518-9420

Sarah Rabin Spira, Early Childhood, Youth & Family Director
sarahr@washingtondcjcc.org