Summer Camp for Kids at Heart!

Adults, come for a week of pure joy, connection, and creative exploration at Camp Gadol! Whether you cherished childhood summers at day camp, sleepaway, or even dreamt of a summer camp experience, Camp Gadol is your chance to recapture that carefree spirit.

This year, we will travel around the World in five days (no need for a passport), visiting five continents, their cultures, and learning about Jewish communities across the globe! Israel, Argentina, Spain, Morocco, and China await you!

Campers will dive into themed days that each include two to three hands-on activities with specialists, such as arts and crafts, music and movement, games and sports, cooking and eating, and engaging discussions – all while forming friendships and creating memorable experiences. Kosher lunch and snacks are provided each day!

Located at the Pozez JCC in Fairfax, VA. Ages 55+.

Summer 2026 Dates
Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14 @ 10:00am – 2:00pm

Register

Fees: $270 JCC Members/ $300 Non-members

Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued for cancellations up to 30 days prior to the start date.

Sample Camp Schedule:

Day 1:  Ha’Atzama – Self-Improvement
Welcome to Camp Ice Breaker
Make a Braided Friendship Bracelet or Key Chain
Self-Awareness Exercises with Sharon Alman, LCSW
Mindfulness & Meditation Workshop with Rabbi Sarah Tasman*

Day 2:  Shalom Bayit – Home Improvement
Create a Mandala
Jewish Learning – Peace in the Home with Jewish Educator Zina Segal
Art Project – Floral Candle Holder for the Home with artist Sarah Berry
Water Movement in the Pool with Cindy Marisch

Day 3:  Kol Ami – Community
Game – It Takes a Village
Learn about a Local Organization
Assemble Felt Blankets for Hospice Patients
Stretch Class with Cindy Marisch

Day 4:  Am Yisroel Chai – Israel
Play Backgammon
Kintsugi Activity with Shari Berman
Israeli Cooking with Dean Bagdadi
Israeli Dance

Day 5:  Shabbat Shalom – Tikkun Olam
Shabbat around the World
Braid Your Own Challah
Design & Personalize a Challah Board
Kabbalat Shabbat: Music & Songs with Song Leader Leah Koenig

Questions? Contact Shari.Berman@theJ.org or 703.537.3068.