Are you in grades K-7? If you answered YES, then join us for Winter Camp Shalom! We have two fun-filled weeks planned!!

Dates
Monday, December 23, 2024 – Friday, January 3, 2025 (excludes December 25 and January 1)

Cost
$67*/day for 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$75*/day for 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
*sibling discount of 5% will be applied at registration

Location
Temple Beth Or
5275 Marshall Road
Dayton, OH 45429

Please pack a lunch for your camper – snacks will be provided!

We can’t wait to spend your winter break with you. For questions and to register, please contact Suzzy Nandrasy, Director of Day Camps & Youth Programming at 937-401-1550 or snandrasy@jfgd.net.

At Camp Shalom, friendships flourish in ways that go beyond simply meeting someone new. Here, we nurture the qualities that create lasting bonds —kindness, empathy, bravery, trust, and communication. While your child may find their best friend at camp, they’ll also learn what it takes to be a best friend.

Camp Shalom ventures out every week to swim and go on field trips. Museums, nature reserves, and unique experiences await us! When we’re not on the road, we are at Temple Beth Or in Washington Township where we have ample indoor and outdoor space that’s perfect for rainy days or epic slip & slide races. We also have a full kitchen for cooking, a dedicated art room to inspire creativity, and full-time security to ensure we are safe while having fun.

Kids are encouraged to take on challenges, embrace failure, and celebrate successes — all with the unwavering support of counselors and peers. Whether it’s missing a soccer goal, shaping a clay masterpiece that doesn’t quite hold up, or gathering the courage to leap off the diving board for the first time, every moment is an opportunity for growth, resilience, and camaraderie.

Campers cheer each other on, share in the joy of accomplishments, and learn the value of standing by one another through ups and downs. At Camp Shalom, best friends are built through shared experiences and unforgettable memories. From our wide range of specialty camps to our beloved traditional day camp, summer 2025 promises to be a season of fun, discovery, and personal growth. Let your child dive into an unforgettable adventure filled with laughter, learning, and maybe even a new best friend.

Join us for an incredible summer at Camp Shalom — where Jewish ruach (spirit) and summer joy grow together!

We are always looking for high-energy, young folks who love working with kids. If you know someone interested in becoming a camp counselor, have them email Suzzy Nandrasy at snandrasy@jfgd.net. You may also click the button below to apply.

CHALUTZIM (“Pioneers”) ~ Counselors in Training; incoming 8th – 10th graders
Chalutzim are typically experienced campers who are ready to take on some leadership. They assist counselors in engaging campers and preparing for activities. Chalutzim is a great opportunity for young people who are interested in becoming a camp counselor one day and would like an insider experience before taking on the full responsibility. Chalutzim will always be under the supervision of Camp Shalom staff. They will receive a stipend of $5/day for working at camp and will be paid each Friday for the current week.

CAMPERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Camp Shalom strives to be an inclusive environment. If your child has unique social, emotional, physical, or medical needs, please contact Suzzy Nandrasy at least one month prior to camp to ensure we can meet your child’s needs. If specialized or individual care is necessary, there may be an additional charge.

DATES, HOURS, AND RATES

Discounts
We offer a 5% discount for siblings enrolled in our program (first child is full price; discount applies to second child and beyond).

Registration Fee
Camp Shalom charges a non-refundable registration fee of $75. Sign up before March 1st, and we will wave the registration fee. Use code early75.

Cancellation Policy
Full Refund (minus registration fee): Cancel at least 21 days before the camp week starts.
50% Refund (minus registration fee): Cancel at least 14 days before the camp week starts.
No Refund: Cancel less than 14 days before the camp week starts.

SPECIALTY CAMPS

These camps have limited space, so register early to ensure your camper’s spot! All specialty campers will go swimming & attend field trips with traditional campers.

Theatre Camp • Weeks 2-4 | Acorns and older | $925
Experience the magic of theatre from all aspects: writing, acting, costuming, and set design. This three-week camp will encourage creativity and focus on process that culminates in a skit-style performance for Camp Shalom campers and families.

Cheer Camp • Week 2 | all ages | $325
This cheerleading camp is exclusively designed for Camp Shalom and led by the Centerville High School’s Varsity Competition Cheer Squad coach and cheerleaders. Learn jumps, motions, cheers, and a dance routine to showcase to the rest of camp on the last day.

**NEW** Battlebots Coding Camp • Week 2 | Sprouts and older | $350
Combining STEM skills with spirited competition (and some destructive fun), campers will build and program robots to compete in a sumo wrestling battle. iCode Centerville will teach campers coding basics using Vex Robotic Kits in their specialized coding studio.

Tennis Camp • Week 3 | Acorns and older | $325
Sharpen your tennis skills or learn the basics for the first time. Quail Run’s coaches will teach our campers sportsmanship and love of the game. Rackets will be provided if needed.

Imagination Illumination Art Camp • Week 3 | all ages | $325
Big imaginations meet new skills and techniques to create art experiences campers won’t find at school. Campers will use UV reactive materials
to create art pieces that light up their creativity and the night!

LEGO Camp • Week 4 | Leaves and younger | $325
Let’s build! Learn engineering and collaboration through LEGO building led by Brixilated. With lots of fun for younger campers and more complex challenges for older campers, no one will LEGO of these memories.

**NEW** Culinary Camp • Week 5 | all ages | $260
Focusing on kitchen safety and basic cooking skills, campers will learn to prepare a variety of foods and bring home a recipe book of the dishes they make. This is a four day camp due to the July 4th holiday.

Magic Camp • Week 7 | Leaves and younger | $325
Magic Dave returns to teach kids how to perform magic tricks while building confidence and teaching life skills. The week will conclude with a fun magic show sure to wow the other campers!

**NEW** Content Creation Camp • Week 7 | Leaves and older | $350
Film & edit video like your favorite social media personalities. iCode Centerville will teach campers how to create a short story video from concept to completion in their specialized coding studio. No videos will be published on the internet, but campers can take home their completed videos to show friends and family.