TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS

Traditional Programs provide a classic day camp experience with a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities each day: sports, games, arts & crafts, science, music, cooking, and more. Campers enjoy swimming in our heated outdoor pool, and weekly on-site special events, such as a magic show, carnival, and so much more! Each week has its own special theme and value.

Focused Program takes our traditional program to a new level offering weekly themed activities to keep the summer fun going.  No two weeks are ever the same, which gives campers a new and exciting take on our traditional programming.  Campers will participate in swimming, art, cooking as well as activities themed to their program name.

All programs below are the grade your camper is entering in the Fall of 2024.

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Age Groups & Available Camp Programs:

  • Kindergarteners – Yeledim
  • 1st graders – Sabra, Focused Program, Circus, STEAM
  • 2nd graders – Yalla, Focused Program, Musical Theater, Circus, STEAM
  • 3rd graders – Yalla, Focused Program, Musical Theater, Circus, STEAM, Sports & Swim 
  • 4th & 5th graders – Kadima, Musical Theater, Circus, STEAM, Sports & Swim
  • 6th graders – STEAM, Musical Theater, Circus, Sports & Swim, Sababa
  • 7th & 8th graders – Sababa, Musical Theater, Circus
  • 9th-10th graders – Yoetz (Counselor in Training)

Dates & Times:

Monday June 10th – Friday, August 16th

No Camp Tuesday, July 4th

1-day Program Available Friday, July 5th

Camp Hours:

  • Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm.
  • Extended Care is Available Monday-Friday, from 4:00-6:00pm

Visit our Registration Information page for more information.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Yeledim (rising Kindergarteners)
For campers who will be starting kindergarten in the fall. Yeledim helps prepare children for the transition from preschool to kindergarten.  Discover what it mean to be a BIG KID at Camp Shalom.  Our compassionate staff understand that this can be an exciting and challenging transition for some campers.  The Yeledim day includes a designated time for transition and relaxation after lunch.  Campers swim during the week and have a dedicated space to do their programming.  Our Yeledim program will run 8-weeks from June 10th – August 2nd, on a weekly Monday-Friday registration.  This program has a 1:6 ratio for staff to campers.

REGISTER HERE SOON! to join us for summer 2024!

Post-Camp is available for Kindergarteners, though they will not be separate group; their group will be Kindergarten – 2nd grade.  This will encourage them to interact and engage with other campers.

Visit our Registration Information page for more information.

Two Options for Rising Kindergarteners 

Rising Kindergarteners have two options for summer 2024: Camp Shalom’s school-aged program or Katan Preschool Program.

Camp Shalom: Our summer camp for school-aged children is a more fast-paced program, offering enrollment by the week from June 10th- August 16th for those entering Kindergarten. This option is led by summer camp counselors, and is a great fit for children who are more mature and can keep up with a busy activity-filled day and new peers each week. Camp Shalom runs 9:00am-4:00pm daily, with the option to add Extended Care from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

Katan: Join the 5-year-old age group at the APJCC Preschool’s summer program, Katan, which is being offered in two sessions:  June 17th- July 19th, 2024 (no camp June 19th, July 4th or July 5th), and July 22nd- August 15th, 2024. This program is run by our fully qualified preschool educators, and is the right fit for children who thrive with consistency and the opportunity to be in a stable group of peers and a more structured program.  For this option, you can register for half-day (8:30am-12:00pm), full-day (8:30am-4:00pm) or extended day (8:30am-5:30pm).

*Please contact the Camp Shalom Office at (408) 357-7416 or preschool at (408) 357-7417 for further information on which option is the best fit for your child.

Campers in Sabra and our NEW focused programs will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities while at camp.  All program listed below will swim during the camp week, as well as participate in our all camp activity.

Looking for Specialty Programs for your rising 1st grader? Check out our Specialty Page.

Sabra (rising 1st graders)
Sabra campers are full of ruach (spirit) and Camp Shalom energy! Sabra campers get to enjoy arts and crafts, science and nature, games and sports, and weekly special events! Through a broad range of traditional camp activities like tie-dye, slime, games of lava monster and more, Sabra campers will focus on building relationships and working together. Sabra campers will swim twice per week! Our Sabra program will run 8-weeks from June 10th – August 2nd, on a weekly Monday-Friday registration.

Focused Programs

Week 1 (June 10-14): Thingamabobs & More

Week 2 (June 17-21): Around the World

Week 3 (June 24-28): Culinary & Cartoons

Week 4 (July 1-3* No Camp 7/4): To Infinity & Beyond
(There will be a 1-day program offered on Friday, 7/5)

Week 5 (July 8-12): Sweet Treats

Week 6 (July 15-19): Sports of All Sorts

Week 7 (July 22-26): Storybook Creation

Week 8 (July 29 – August 2): Little Chef: Remy’s Cooking Adventure

REGISTER Here Soon for summer 2024!

Post-Camp is available for campers Kindergarten-8th grade, and runs August 5-16, 2024, for two weeks.

Visit our Registration Information page for more information.

Campers in Yalla and our NEW focused programs will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities while at camp.  All program listed below will swim during the camp week, as well as participate in our all camp activity.

Looking for Specialty Programs for your rising 2nd or 3rd grader? Check out our Specialty Page.

Yalla (rising 2nd & 3rd graders)
Yalla campers spend their day in their cabin groups experiencing all the best that Camp Shalom has to offer! As a team, campers will enjoy a wide variety of traditional camp activities like sports, creative play, arts and crafts, science experiments, and more! Yalla campers will build friendships and explore the ways they can make their communities great! Yalla campers will enjoy weekly special events and swim twice per week! Our Yalla program will run 8-weeks from June 10th – August 2nd, on a weekly Monday-Friday registration.

Focused Programs

Week 1 (June 10-14): Thingamabobs & More

Week 2 (June 17-21): Around the World

Week 3 (June 24-28): Culinary & Cartoons

Week 4 (July 1-3* No Camp 7/4): To Infinity & Beyond
(There will be a 1-day program offered on Friday, 7/5)

Week 5 (July 8-12): Sweet Treats

Week 6 (July 15-19): Sports of All Sorts

Week 7 (July 22-26): Storybook Creation

Week 8 (July 29 – August 2): Little Chef: Remy’s Cooking Adventure

REGISTER Here Soon for summer 2024!

Post-Camp is available for campers Kindergarten-8th grade, and runs August 5-16, 2024, for two weeks.

Visit our Registration Information page for more information.

Campers in Kadima  will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities while at camp including swimming during the camp week, as well as participating in our all camp activity.

Looking for Specialty Programs for your rising 4th-5th grader? Check out our Specialty Page.

Kadima (rising 4th & 5th graders)
Kadima campers spend most of the day enjoying organized activities with their cabin groups. By connecting silly (and sometimes messy) traditional camp activities to Camp Shalom’s values, Kadima campers will develop ideas for projects that serve the community. Kadima campers will make unforgettable memories and friendships as they play, create, and explore as a team. Kadima campers will have weekly special events lined up. Our Kadima program will run 8-weeks from June 10th – August 2nd, on a weekly Monday-Friday registration.

REGISTER Here Soon for summer 2024!

Post-Camp is available for campers Kindergarten-8th grade, and runs August 5 -16, 2024, for two weeks.

Visit our Registration Information page for more information.

Campers in Sababa  will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities while at camp including swimming during the camp week, as well as participating in our all camp activity.

Looking for Specialty Programs for your rising 6th-8th grader? Check out our Specialty Page.

Sababa (rising 6th-8th graders)
We will embark on adventures, build relationships, and have plenty of fun as we travel away from camp 2 days per week.  Each week will feature one highlight field trip, and for the second day campers will get to choose their outdoor excursion for the week.  They will get to pick the location from a list of pre-determined locations. Back at camp we will take part in team building, sports, hang outs, swimming, cooking and more!  Sababa is the perfect fit for teens who are looking for something fun and different every day. Our Sababa program will run 8-weeks from June 10th – August 2nd, on a weekly Monday-Friday registration. (Please Note: Week 4 (July 1st-3rd) will have one off-camp field trip.)

Weekly Highlight Field Trips* (Please note, field trips are subject to change):
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In addition, each week Sababa campers will help to choose an outdoor excursion to take part in from a pre-determined list: outdoor parks, beaches or other locations.  Once they have chosen the location, an email will be sent to families regarding the location and anything the camper will need to bring.

REGISTER Here Soon for summer 2024!

Visit our Registration Information page for more information.

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