Our campers spend the summer engaged in experiential art, planting and tasting in the garden, developing self-help skills, building lifelong friendships, and so much more. They have the support of our amazing preschool educators and summer staff. Each session of camp features a different Jewish value focus with fun weekly themes woven in to enhance learning. Session 1 will focus on Kehillah (community), Session 2 will focus on B'tzelem Elohim (uniqueness), and Session 3 will focus on Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).
Throughout the week campers have special activities built into their schedule. These include Movement with Suzi, process art in our outdoor atelier, and a "Messy Monday" sensory play opportunity on the naturescape. We also bring in a special guest each Friday to bring some joy and magic to our non-swim days. Some of our past (and anticipated future) guests include The Creature Teacher, Dallas Public Library, puppet shows, BubbleVibez, and more.
Dates
Session 2: June 30 – July 18
Session 3: July 21 – August 8
Our campers spend the summer engaged in experiential art, planting and tasting in the garden, developing self-help skills, building lifelong friendships, and so much more. They have the support of our amazing preschool educators and summer staff.
Swimming for potty-trained 3 and 4-year-olds
Water play on the NatureScape
Art and Movement
Special Guests each week
9:15 AM: Singalong / Shabbat on Friday
9:30 AM: Snack
10:00 AM: Water Play
10:30 AM: Naturescape
11:00 AM: Centers/Projects
12:30 PM: Closing Circle
12:45-1:00 PM: Carpool
1:00-3:00 PM: Rest Time
3:00 PM: Literacy and Quiet Activity Wakeup
3:30 PM: Afternoon Meeting & Snack
4:30 PM: Naturescape
5:00 PM: Centers/Project Time
5:30 PM: Closing Circle
5:45 PM: End of Day
Emmaline is the director of JNurture here at J Dallas as well as a member of the preschool pedagogical team during the school year. This is her 3rd year directing Camp Simchah. She has a Bachelor's of Science in Child Development and has been in the field for 16 years. Emmaline is also a camp parent and will have campers at both Lil Chai and Camp Chai this year. She has a passion for summer camp and making the most of these hot, yet exciting summer months!
Danielle is the new to the J, joining the preschool pedagogical team in September 2024. She has a Bachelor’s in Speech Language Pathology, and a Master’s in Developmental Psychology, as well as over a decade of experience working with preschool aged children. Though she is not a camp mom, she is a camp auntie! Her niece will be in Camp Simchah and her nephew will be in Lil’ Chai. This will be her first summer with Camp Simchah and she can’t wait to join in on all the fun and memory making!
