Specialty Camps (Grades K-8)

June 3 – August 2, 2024 | 9am – 4pm

*Specialty Camps and dates are subject to change.

At Camp J our specialty camps are designed to allow campers to dive deeper into an activity they love!

The majority of our specialty camps spend the morning in their special activity like cooking, engineering, robotics, arts & crafts, or chess.  The afternoon will include lunch, swimming, and other activities. While Camp J’s specialty camps are different from the traditional camps, the values are the same. Your campers will still be making friends, playing outside, and getting at least a little bit messy! Specialty camps swim everyday just like our traditional camp! 

Specialty Camp Descriptions & Pricing

Week 3 (June 17-21): Studio 4 Dance Camp (K-5th)
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Studio 4 Dance Company is locally and nationally known as one of the premier dance studios in Kentucky. This dance camp will offer a full variety of dance instruction, technique training and will learn several routines to showcase to their families. 

Weeks 3 and 4 (June 17-June 28): STAGES (3rd-6th) 
$660 JCC Members, $740 Summer Members, $760 Non-Members 

STAGES is an immersive experience for our campers in the world of theatre! Young performers of all experience levels and ages will engage in aspects of the theatrical process: audition, acting, solo and group singing, choreography, costumes and makeup, and tech!  With the guidance of our arts professionals, including Center Stage Educational Program Director Erin Jump, our campers will work together to learn and create parts of their own show that will be performed at the end of camp! 

Week 4 (June 24-28): Side by Side Art (K-5th)
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

A journey through contemporary art history! Each day we’ll introduce a modern artist to spark creativity and gather inspiration. We won’t simply learn about their style, but look at famous works of art as jumping-off points to create our own imaginative, vibrant and unique masterpieces! 

Weeks 5 and 6 (July 1-12): STAGES (K-2nd)
*NO CAMP July 3
rd and 4th! 
$528 JCC Members, $592 Summer Members, $608 Non-Members 

STAGES is an immersive experience for our campers in the world of theatre! Young performers of all experience levels and ages will engage in aspects of the theatrical process: audition, acting, solo and group singing, choreography, costumes and makeup, and tech!  With the guidance of our arts professionals, including Center Stage Educational Program Director Erin Jump, our campers will work together to learn and create parts of their own show that will be performed at the end of camp! 

Week 7 (July 15-July 19): Confidence Unlocked Camp (2nd-5th)
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Learning about our self-concept and how we talk to ourselves gives kids an opportunity to embrace their uniqueness. During this camp, we will discover and develop the type of person we want to become and how we can be our own best friend on that journey. With individual and group activities we will uncover personalized strategies to understand our environment and compound our desire to learn for greater development and impact- all starting with self-acceptance, permission to dream, and measuring our actions for intrinsic rewards.  

Week 8 (June 22-June 26): iMovie Camp (2nd-5th) 
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members

Week 1 (June 3-7): Store Bought (3rd-8th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Week 2 ( June 10-14): Cake Decorating (2nd-6th)
$264 JCC Members, $296 Summer Members, $304 Non-Members 

Campers will learn to design, frost, decorate, and embellish their very own cake. This year’s theme is unicorns. Unicorns are rare and beautiful creatures, just like us! This class will cover making icing, fondant work, chocolate work, the basics of icing a cake, decorating strategy, and personal creativity. Each camper will imagine and create a unicorn design that reflects their interests, hobbies, favorite colors, heroes, etc. at the end of the week, campers will take home their cakes for their families. 

Week 3 (June 17-21): Harry Potter (K-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Week 4 (June 24-June 28): International Style (K-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Week 5 (July 1-5): Cooke Craze (K-5th) 
$198 JCC Members, $222 Summer Members, $228 Non-Members 

Week 6 (July 18-12): Tasty Tales (K-3rd)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Week 7 (July 15-19): Cupcake Wars Session B (K-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Each day, campers will be divided into teams to participate in competition. Each team will be given recipes for cupcakes and icings, as well as ingredients for decoration. Instructors will teach the campers the fundamentals of baking and decorating while encouraging campers to work as a team to get creative with their team’s cupcakes. Instructors will also have mystery ingredients to teach campers how to substitute and incorporate ingredients in a recipe. Each day of camp, the campers will be judged on their cupcake taste, design, teamwork, use of mystery ingredient, and sanitation (working clean, tidy, and sanitary), and the winning team will receive a prize. Campers will enjoy their cupcakes after the competition each day. 

Week 8 (July 22-26): Game On (K-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Week 9 (July 29-Aug. 2): Cake Decorating (2nd-6th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Campers will learn to design, frost, decorate, and embellish their very own cake. This year’s theme is unicorns. Unicorns are rare and beautiful creatures, just like us! This class will cover making icing, fondant work, chocolate work, the basics of icing a cake, decorating strategy, and personal creativity. Each camper will imagine and create a unicorn design that reflects their interests, hobbies, favorite colors, heroes, etc. at the end of the week, campers will take home their cakes for their families. 

Week 1 (June 3-7 ): Bricks4Kidz Superhero Academy (K-5th) 
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Week 2 (June 10-14 ): Bricks4Kidz Brick City (K-5th) 
$252 JCC Members, $284 Summer Members, $292 Non-Members 

Week 3 (June 17-21): Bricks4Kidz Galaxy Far Away (K-5th) 
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Week 4 (June 24-28): Bricks4Kidz Transformation Creations (K-5th) 
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Week 5 (July 1-5): Bricks4Kidz World of Amusement (K-5th) 
$189 JCC Members, $213 Summer Members, $219 Non-Members 

Week 6 (July 8-12): Bricks4Kidz Harry Potter (K-5th) 
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Week 7 (July 15-19): Bricks4Kidz Extreme Ninjas (K-5th) 
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Week 8 ( July 22-26): Bricks4Kidz Mining & Crafting (K-5th)
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Week 9 (July 29-Aug. 2): Bricks4Kidz Pocket Brick Monsters (K-5th) 
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Week 1 (June 3-7 ): Mockingbird Valley Soccer Camp (K-5)
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Mockingbird Valley Soccer coaches will begin to focus on the core fundamentals of the game. We introduce the idea of creating space for players by spreading out. To further reinforce the idea of space, topics such as passing, and dribbling are addressed. Ball mastery and soccer-specific moves will be covered in training as well. All games are played using half of the field to keep the children involved as much as possible and allow for as many touches on the ball as possible. 

Week 2 (June 10-14): TNBA Basketball Camp (2nd-8th)
$264 JCC Members, $296 Summer Members, $304 Non-Members 

The National Basketball Academy camp is a weeklong session of concentrated basketball training and involves a lot of individual skill development; but for competitive aspects, campers are grouped by age and skill level whenever possible. We will break the game down while enhancing specific skills in all areas needed to be an effective basketball player and have fun. Then, we will take those abilities and apply them in daily competitions. Each participant will be placed on a team so he or she improves as an individual and as a teammate. Camp Objectives: Improve the FUNdamental skills in all areas of the game; Building Teamwork, Confidence & Performance; Learn how to work hard and be positive. 

Week 2 (June 10-14): Cheerleading Camp (K-5th)
$264 JCC Members, $296 Summer Members, $304 Non-Members 

At the foundation of cheerleading is empowerment, leadership, and culture. This camp will teach foundational skills and cheers that any cheerleader needs to know. The kids will learn about crowd leading, rhythm, and getting pumped up with a healthy outlet. We have three cheers we will practice as well as influencing an atmosphere with attitudes.  

Week 4 (June 24-28): Multi-Sport Camp (K-3rd)
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Amazing Athletes is a premier year-round developmental physical fitness program empowering children ages 18 months to 12 years old to reach developmental milestones at an individual pace.  Our action-packed curriculum encourages children to explore and develop a variety of athletic skills through the introduction of 10 different sports and seven areas of motor development.  Coaches break down the fundamentals of each sport-based skill into simple steps based on each child’s age and ability.  We focus on the importance of patience, teamwork and self-confidence in a non-competitive learning-based environment that fosters a love of healthy living. 

Week 6 (July 8-12): Volleyball (3rd-8th) 
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Campers will focus on the fundamentals of the game. We will push individual skill development; but for competitive aspects, campers are grouped by age and skill level whenever possible. We will break the game down while enhancing specific skills in all areas needed to be an effective volleyball player and have fun. At the end of the week, we will invite family members in for a fun game of Ruler of the Court! 

Week 7 (July 15-19): Martial Arts Camp (1st-3rd)
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Louisville Krav Maga will provide exercises chosen specifically to develop coordination, balance, and body control. Karate is also an excellent way for kids to work on fitness, flexibility, and agility, which can help them perform better in other athletic pursuits. Unlike team sports, however, karate has no bench and no off-season. It’s perfect for kids who need to improve their physical skills and for kids who want to be active all year round. In addition to providing an outlet for all their energy, our kids karate classes teach students the importance of discipline, respect, and self-control. We expect and encourage our students to practice these three rules not only in class but also at home and in school. 

Week 1 (June 3-7): The StoryBuilding Game (3rd-8th)
$315 JCC Members, $355 Summer Members, $365 Non-Members 

Campers will explore and dive into the imagination, creativity, and cooperation of group storytelling. We will learn basic improv rules, safety tools, and a basic rule set similar to the popular game D&D. Your camper will exercise their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork as they learn how to invite others and be invited into the wonderful playground of the mind that is the Story Building Game! Campers will take home a dice box and a set of dice at the end of this camp. 

Week 2 (June 10-14): Chess Camp (2nd-6th)
$252 JCC Members, $284 Summer Members, $292 Non-Members 

Learn the basics of chess with Coach Corbin – the West Louisville Chess Club’s senior coach and recruiter. Coach Corbin says, his students never lose: they win or they learn! This is his coaching philosophy…we never lose, we win or we learn! Campers will learn from Coach Corbin in the mornings and enjoy our traditional camp activities in the afternoons. 

Week 3 (June 17-21): Spy Camp (2nd-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Week 6 (June 17-21): Ninja and Samurai Showdown (2nd-5th) 
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

To become a ninja or samurai you need to learn their ways and to build an arsenal of their weapons. In this camp, you’ll learn about the history of ninjas and samurai through games and activities, as well as constructing their weapons out of common household items. Campers will make throwing stars, safe-to-use dart guns, magazine nunchucks and samurai swords. Learn the way of these warriors this summer at the J! 

Week 7 (July 17-21): Science Olympics (2nd-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Calling all academic-athletes to compete in the Science Olympics! In this camp, you will be designing and building boats, helicopters, rockets, and cars. Each camper will get to test and improve their designs throughout the week of camp. Some days may be all about the process, while on other days you will produce cool projects to take home. The best performing and most original designs will earn campers the gold! 

Week 8 (July 22-26): Table Top Games (2nd-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

In this class, we will focus on crafts related to classic video games and Minecraft. For Minecraft, we will build blocks and weapons out of cardstock, cardboard, and tape. We will also create your favorite classic video game characters like Mario and Zelda out of Perler beads, and cardstock. Crafty gamers are welcome! 

Week 9 (July 29-Aug. 2): Kentucky Science Center Maker Week (2nd-5th) 
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Participants will learn about what the maker movement is and why it is important. Campers will explore the principles of mechanical engineering by creating one of three dinosaur automates, each with a unique movement mechanic. Explore a print transfer method that utilizes water soluble markers to create a mirrored print. We’ll also enjoy many other objectives throughout the week! 

Check back for new camp additions! 

For more information, contact the Camp Director,
David Siskin at 502-238-2708 or
dsiskin@jewishlouisville.org.