Eight Reasons why sending your child to Jewish summer day camp is a gift that keep on giving

From spinning dreidels to lighting the menorah, Hanukkah is a time of joyful celebration, family traditions, and connecting to our Jewish heritage. These same values are at the heart of Pozez JCC’s Camp Achva, where children create their own traditions, build lifelong friendships, and deepen their connection to Judaism. This Hanukkah, as we light the candles each night, we’ve illuminated eight reasons why sending your child to Jewish summer day camp is a gift that keeps on giving.

1. Embrace Diversity: Children learn to appreciate and respect individual differences, fostering empathy and understanding towards others with diverse abilities and backgrounds.

2. Build Confidence: Inclusive environments promote a sense of belonging and acceptance, encouraging children to step out of their comfort zones, try new things, and develop self-confidence.

3. Develop Social Skills: Camp Achva provides opportunities to interact with a wide range of peers, improving communication, cooperation, and conflict-resolution skills.

4. Experience Personal Growth: Inclusive settings challenge children to overcome obstacles, adapt to different needs, and discover their own strengths and abilities. In 2025, we are thrilled to announce that we will be installing a community challenge course which will be part low ropes elements and part ninja warrior/parkour elements! We believe the course will enhance our ability to deliver on creating connections, fostering personal growth, and be downright awesome to experience!

5. Cultivate Leadership: By interacting with and supporting campers with diverse needs, children learn to become patient, understanding leaders and advocates for inclusion.

6. Strengthen Jewish Identity: Immersing in Camp Achva’s environment – teaching Jewish values – fosters a strong connection to their heritage through traditions, stories, songs, and Hebrew language.

7. Lifelong Friendships: Camp friendships create bonds built on shared experiences, acceptance, and understanding that can last a lifetime.

8. Fun and Engaging Activities: Camp Achva offers a wide range of activities adapted to all abilities, ensuring everyone can participate and enjoy the classic camp experience.

Camp Achva 2025 registration is open!
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