Cincinnati and the surrounding areas have many options for those who are seeking a summer camp for their child. To help our readers choose the camp that best suits their child’s needs, The American Israelite offers the following listings highlighting the finest summer camps the area has to offer. As of this date, all camps listed below are open for summer 2025 and are taking precautions for the health of the campers.
Camp Chabad
Experience the Magic of Camp Chabad — Cincinnati’s Premier ACA-Accredited Jewish Day Camp!
Give your child the summer of a lifetime at Camp Chabad, where fun and Jewish pride come together! From June 23rd to August 1st, children ages 5-13 will enjoy a vibrant blend of exciting activities, engaging Jewish identity experiences, and unforgettable memories in a nurturing and safe environment.
Our exceptional staff is dedicated to ensuring every camper feels welcome, supported, and inspired. Camp highlights include:
Exciting Field Trips: Explore the best attractions Cincinnati has to offer.
Creative Arts and Sports: Unleash creativity and stay active with a wide range of activities.
Character Refinement Program: New this summer! Build self-confidence, kindness, and strong values through engaging workshops and group activities.
Convenient Location: We’re located at the beautiful Koenig Park in Reading, offering easy access for families across the area.
Flexible Scheduling Options: Choose from weekly camp sessions to fit your summer plans.
Extended Care: Before and after-care options make it easier than ever for busy parents.
Special Offer: You can save over $350 when you sign up today!
Give your child the gift of an unforgettable summer filled with laughter, learning, and growth.
Visit campchabad.org or call 513-731-5111 for more information and to register now!
Cincy Journeys
Cincy Journeys is a grant program that enables hundreds of Jewish Cincinnati children, teens, and young adults to attend overnight Jewish camp or travel to Israel each year. These grants are not based on financial need.
Overnight Jewish Camp and Israel travel give our young community members the skills, experience, and desire to become tomorrow’s Jewish leaders.
Since 2000, more than two thousand Jewish young people from Cincinnati have traveled to Israel to develop stronger more personal connections with Israel and their Jewish heritage. Cincinnati holds the distinction of sending more Jewish youth per capita on these Israel travel programs than any other Jewish community in North America. Cincy Journeys is the most generous grants program in the country.
The program is a collaborative effort between the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, which provides one hundred percent of the funding, and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, which is responsible for marketing the program, vetting applications, and administering the grants.
Mayerson Camp JCC
At Camp at the J, kids can experience the best of summer. From swimming and archery to arts & crafts, camp values and color wars, and much more, kids will create memories and form friendships to last a lifetime.
Campers from kindergarten through eighth grade are divided into age-appropriate co-ed groups. Each group is then divided into bunks of fifteen campers to encourage small-group bonding.
In addition to activities including archery, arts and crafts, sports, drama, Camp at the J incorporates values-based learning where children learn about core values of respect, kindness, and community. Campers learn about Israel and international Jewish life through Jewish culture.
This summer Camp at the J runs June 9 – August 8 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Camp registration is by week, which offers families flexibility. Before and after care are available, and kosher lunch is available at an additional cost. Registration closes on May 16, 2025. More information and registration can be found at MayersonJCC.org/Camp. Give your child a summer to remember at Camp at the J!
