Camper Success
The Camper Success Team is dedicated to ensuring every camper has a safe, positive, and successful experience at camp. This team provides support for camper behavior, mental health, inclusion, and overall well-being. Working closely with counselors, unit heads, directors, and parents, the Camper Success Team helps create strategies that promote positive behavior, emotional regulation, and meaningful participation in all camp activities.
By fostering understanding, empathy, and consistency across all camps, the Camper Success Team helps make sure that all our campers — regardless of background or ability — can thrive in the camp community and experience the joy, connection, and growth that define our program.
Before registering for the Inclusion Program or Chaverim, parents of new campers must contact Sarah Koenig to learn about our application process. We encourage all families to reach out if you have any questions or reservations about your child’s needs and placement at camp.
NEW Camper Care Shelter
Our new Camper Care Shelter provides dedicated spaces, including a recharge room and sensory room, to help campers be their best selves throughout the camp day. The recharge room provides a quiet space where campers can take a break and reset before returning to their camp group feeling calm, supported, and ready to rejoin the fun. Our sensory room is designed specifically for regulation and exploration. This space features sensory input opportunities that allow a camper to regulate their emotions before successfully returning to their camp group.
Inclusion Program
Rising Pre-K–7th Graders
The Inclusion program offers beneficial support for your child’s summer through our Camper Success Team. Whether it be a 1:1 facilitation experience, or simply support and accommodations from our team, we are here to make sure your child feels comfortable and is able to enjoy their camp experience to the fullest. While we are not a therapeutic environment, we work closely with outside therapists in ensuring your camper’s needs are met here at MJCCA Day Camps. We will work with your family and evaluate your child’s current placement to determine if a facilitator is needed. Spaces will fill quickly, so be sure to secure your child’s spot when registration opens.
Chaverim
Rising 7th–12th Graders with Special Needs
Our Chaverim program features a dedicated team of staff experienced in supporting children with special needs, a low camper-to-staff ratio, and access to a wide range of camp activities. Each week will welcome a new small-group cohort of campers who will get to experience all the fun of camp, with activities including arts & crafts, ropes courses, swimming, sports, outdoor cooking, and so much more!
Please Note: We require a minimum number of campers enrolled in order for this program to run.
Learn More About Our Chaverim Program
We do not tolerate behavioral issues that jeopardize the safety and wellbeing of other campers and staff. Failure to adhere to behavior guidelines in the Parent Handbook will result in immediate dismissal with inability to return that week, with no refund. Length of dismissal is at Director’s discretion. If the dismissal extends to future weeks, a credit for those weeks will be applied to your MJCCA account.