We have programs for school-age children in grades kindergarten and up!! Vacation camp is open to current JCC members, JCC afterschool or recent JCC summer camp and JCC vacation camp families. Circus Camp and Basketball Camp are open to all!
DSS subsidy accepted for this program. Gap payments/parent shares are due prior to each camp day.
Please note, the 10% sibling discount will be for AJCC Members only.
If you would like more information about our program, or would like a tour, please call: Andrew Katz, Youth Director, at 518-438-6651 ext. 113. You can also email him at AndrewK@albanyjcc.org
Vacation Camp (K-6th grade)
Enjoy fun projects, sports, games, guest entertainers and more!!
- Times: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm in the JWV Room and Room 18 in Early Childhood. Limit of 39 campers.
Sample Schedule: Arrival, Games, Snack, Special Activities, Gym or Outside Time, Lunch, Gym or Outside Time, Snack, Games, and Pick Up. - Campers need a nut-free cold lunch, sneakers, weather appropriate clothing, and a water bottle, with child's name on the bottle, daily.
- Two Kosher & Nut Free Snacks Provided, morning and afternoon. During Passover/April Break, we only provide Kosher for Passover snacks.
- The Parent Handbook must be completed once per school year along with any NYS Medical forms (see below).
Circus Camp
Enjoy a fun week of Circus acrobatics, juggling, gymnastics, clowning around, and more with Sean-O of Circus Theatricks! Fun show put on by the campers for families each Friday of the camp week at 2:30pm in our JCC Auditorium (in person and Live on our Camp Shalom Facebook group). Limit of 20 campers.
- Offered during December, February, and April breaks
- Open to campers 8 to 13 years of age
- Times: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; includes before and after care (8am-5:30pm)
- The Parent Handbook must be completed once per school year along with any NYS Medical forms (see below).
2024-2025 Dates - December 23-24, 26-27; February 17-21, April 14-18 - register here!
Capitol Region Basketball Boot Camp
Skills, drills, games, and more! Learn from CRBB Coaches all about basketball. All skill levels are welcome. Program held in the Gymnasium. Limit of 20 campers.
- Offered during most one day School Break days (Veterans Day, MLK Day, Juneteenth)
- Open to campers 7 to 14 years of age.
- Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- The Parent Handbook must be completed once per school year along with any NYS Medical forms (see below).
2025 School Year Dates - January 20, February 7, March 31, and June 19 (registration goes live soon)
2024-2025 Vacation Camp Dates/Availability
Based on the Albany School District Calendar. The Albany JCC is closed on major Jewish holidays.
2024-25 - registration open for all hyperlinked dates but Unused Snow Days in May (click available links)
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December 23-24, 26-27, 30-31: December Break (click PDF, spots left will be
listed below), & Circus Camp (23-24, 26-27)
- Circus Camp = 4 spots left
- Regular Camp:
- Dec 23 = 7 spots left
- Dec 24 = CLOSED
- Dec 26 = 6 spots left
- Dec 27 = 16 spots left
- Dec 30 = 6 spots left
- Dec 31 = 12 spots left
2025
- January 20: MLK Day
- January 29: Lunar New Year - click PDF link (spots left will be listed below dates)
- February 7: Conference Day
- February 17-21: February Break & Circus Camp
- March 31: Conference Day
- April 14-18: April Break & Circus Camp
- May 23, 27, 28: TBA/Unused Snow Days (registration will open in April if needed)
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June 19: Juneteenth Day
Based on the Albany School District Calendar. The Albany JCC is closed on major Jewish holidays.
Health and Safety Forms
Please click on the form to download.
- OCFS Medication Consent Form
- OCFS Allergy Plan
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OCFS Individual Healthcare Form
- OCFS Adverse Child Experiences - please review this document before registering
Parent Handbook
Click here to download the Parent Handbook for 24-25 school year