Specialty Camps

In addition to our traditional camp programs located at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, we also offer several specialty camps. These include specialized sports and activities, a camp for children with cancer, and community-based programs.

NEW Summer Sports & Swim Academy Programs at the JCC!
Early Bird Pricing Available Until May 1!

Swim, shoot, and score this summer at the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island’s NEW Summer Sports Academy!

The JCC offers three summer academy programs specializing in basketball, soccer, and aquatics. Aspiring athletes and swimmers at all skill levels will receive high quality instruction and have fun every day in a supportive team setting.

Program Highlights:

The JCC’s Core 24 Basketball and Soccer Strikers Summer Academy programs aim to bring out the best in every player, with high quality training that emphasizes fun, friendship, and community! Basketball and Soccer Academy players will also enjoy pool time, team-building exercises, and other special activities! Open to children ages 6 to 14 at all skill levels.
The JCC’s Summer Swimming Academy is dedicated to creating a safe environment where children can experience the joys of swimming while learning valuable water safety skills. Swimmers will complete two instructional swim sessions daily, alongside additional activities such as arts and crafts, gym time, yoga, and team-building exercises. Open to children ages 5 to 14 at all skill levels.

The JCC’s Summer Sports Academy is open Monday through Friday, from July 8 through August 23. Flexible week-by-week enrollment options available.

https://www.sijcc.org/summersportsacademy.html

Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp
Sunrise Day Camp is the world’s first full-summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings, provided completely free of charge. The Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island is the only day camp of its kind in New York City. The camp serves over 150 children from Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and nearby New Jersey. Last summer, campers participated in a Sunrise Virtual Camp Experience due to their unique health concerns during the pandemic. Sunrise Day Camp also includes fun year-round programs to keep campers connected throughout the seasons.

Learn more here!

Community-Based Camps
We also offer free camp programs at our Cornerstone, Beacon, and COMPASS sites. These programs continue the work we do at these sites throughout the year, teaching leadership skills and encouraging academic success. Community-based camps are funded by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).