Camps:
Amitzim: Adventurers Camp
   (Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9)
Bay Explorers (New!)
   (Grades: 4, 5, 6)
Broadcast News (New!)
   (Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8)
Dance Camp
   (Grades: 6, 7, 8)
H20 Adventures
   (Grades: 4, 5, 6)
JCCSF Great White Sharks Swim Camp(New!)
   (Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Junior Lifeguards (New!)
   (Ages: 11-14)
Lights! Camera! Action!
   (Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8)
Music Producers (New!)
   (Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
Musical Theater - The Music Man Jr.
   (Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8)
Rock 'n' Roll
   (Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8)
Spa Experience
   (Grades: 6, 7, 8)


Preteen & Teen Programs

View the Preteen & Teen Programs Schedule

Preteen and Teen programs feature Bay Area adventures, Music and video production and leadership programs for aspiring counselors. This season, campers can also get a jump start in their training to become junior lifeguards!

2009 JCC Maccabi Games®

JCC Maccabi Experiences - Compete. Host. Volunteer.

JCC Maccabi Games®

For Jewish teens, ages 12 - 16
TRYOUTS FOR TEAM SAN FRANCISCO IN MARCH! Register for tryouts at www.jccmaccabisf.org

There are three ways to participate on Team San Francisco.

TEAM SPORTS (AGES 13-16)

  • Girls and Boys Basketball
  • Girls and Boys Soccer
  • Baseball
  • Flag Football
  • Volleyball

INDIVIDUAL SPORTS (AGES 12 -16)

  • Bowling
  • Dance
  • Golf
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Track and Field

STAR REPORTING (AGES 12 -16)

  • Reporting
  • Photography

Team San Francisco athletes must be Jewish; meet above age requirements on or before July 31, 2009; and live or attend school within the area of San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica and South San Francisco. For eligibility from outside this area or other details, please contact Josh Steinharter, Delegation Head, at 415.292.1253 or jsteinharter@jccsf.org

JCC Maccabi ArtsFest® JCC Maccabi ArtsFest logo

For Jewish youth entering grades 8 - 12

Orange County, CA August 9 - 14, 2009 ArtsFest® is an opportunity for teens to represent San Francisco through acting, music, writing, photography, dance, painting and filmmaking. Auditions and art presentations take place March 22. Travel begins August 7.

For information on ArtsFest please contact Alan Scher, ArtsFest Delegation Head, at 415.292.1261 or ascher@jccsf.org

Leadership Programs

Counselors-in-Training - CITs

Grades 9 - 11, June 15 - July 10, July 13 - August 7

Have a great time developing skills, building a professional resume and making an impact on childrens' lives. Mentored by the CIT Director and other counselors, teens get hands-on experience in group leadership, child development and conflict resolution. The four to eight week program includes an overnight trip and other outings. Acceptance to the program requires a written application and in-person interview.



Junior Counselors

Grades 11 & 12, June 15 -July 10, July 13 - August 7

Junior Counselors spend four to eight weeks working with campers (ages 5 - 12) and take part in weekly training to develop their leadership skills and theme-day programming. Junior Counselors must have completed a minimum of one summer as a coundselor-in-training in a camp setting. Acceptance to the program requires a written application and in-person interview.



For information about leadership programs, please contact Rachel Kamen, Club 18 Teen Program Coordinator, at 415.292.1249 or rkamen@jccsf.org.

Download the CIT application