We have programs for school-age children in grades kindergarten and up!! Vacation camp is open to current JCC members, JCC afterschool or recent JCC summer camp and JCC vacation camp families. DSS subsidy accepted for this program. Circus Camp and Basketball Camp are open to all!
For Fall 2024, the 10% sibling discount will be for AJCC Members only.
If you would like more information about our program, or would like a tour, please call: Andrew Katz, Youth Director, at 518-438-6651 ext. 113. You can also email him at AndrewK@albanyjcc.org
Vacation Camp (K-6th grade)
Enjoy fun projects, sports, games, guest entertainers and more!!
- Times: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm in the JWV Room and Room 18 in Early Childhood. Limit of 39 campers.
Sample Schedule: Arrival, Games, Snack, Special Activities, Gym or Outside Time, Lunch, Gym or Outside Time, Snack, Games, and Pick Up. - Campers need a nut-free cold lunch, sneakers, weather appropriate clothing, and a water bottle, with child's name on the bottle, daily.
- Two Kosher & Nut Free Snacks Provided, morning and afternoon. During Passover/April Break, we only provide Kosher for Passover snacks.
- The Parent Handbook must be completed once per school year along with any NYS Medical forms (see below).
Circus Camp
Enjoy a fun week of Circus acrobatics, juggling, gymnastics, clowning around, and more with Sean-O of Circus Theatricks! Fun show put on by the campers for families each Friday of the camp week at 2:30pm in our JCC Auditorium (in person and Live on our Camp Shalom Facebook group). Limit of 20 campers.
- Offered during December, February, and April breaks
- Open to campers 8 to 13 years of age
- Times: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; includes before and after care (8am-5:30pm)
- The Parent Handbook must be completed once per school year along with any NYS Medical forms (see below).
2024-2025 Dates - TBD
Capitol Region Basketball Boot Camp
Skills, drills, games, and more! Learn from CRBB Coaches all about basketball. All skill levels are welcome. Program held in the Gymnasium. Limit of 20 campers.
- Offered during most one day School Break days (Veterans Day, MLK Day, Juneteenth)
- Open to campers 7 to 14 years of age.
- Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- The Parent Handbook must be completed once per school year along with any NYS Medical forms (see below).
April 10th date cancelled due to gym floor work
2023-24 Vacation Camp Dates/Availability
2024
- May 21: Albany School's Conference Day - click link
- May 24, 28, 29: Unused Snow Days - click May 21 link above
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June 19: Juneteenth Day - click link
Based on the Albany School District Calendar. The Albany JCC is closed on major Jewish holidays.
2024 - registration begins September 2024
- October 14: Columbus/Indigenous People's Day
- October 25: Conference Day
- November 11: Veterans Day
- November 27: Pre-Thanksgiving Day
- December 23-24, 26-27, 30-31: December Break, & Circus Camp (tentative)
2025
- January 20: MLK Day
- January 29: Lunar New Year
- February 7: Conference Day
- February 17-21: February Break & Circus Camp
- March 31: Conference Day
- April 14-18: April Break & Circus Camp
- May 23, 27, 28: TBA/Unused Snow Days
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June 19: Juneteenth Day
Based on the Albany School District Calendar. The Albany JCC is closed on major Jewish holidays.
Health and Safety Forms
Please click on the form to download.
- OCFS Medication Consent Form
- OCFS Allergy Plan
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OCFS Individual Healthcare Form
- OCFS Adverse Child Experiences - please review this document before registering
Parent Handbook
Click here to download the AJCC_Afterschool_and_Vacation_Camp_Parent_Handbook_for_2023-2024.pdf