Yes, you may still request friend placements for camp.  However, please be aware that while we will do our best to honor those requests, we will be grouping campers based on factors such as schedule, enrollment periods, etc. to minimize the number of transitions that take place throughout the day.

 In order to guarantee the optimal experience for children enrolled in camp programs at the J, group sizes are limited and size limits will be strictly observed. This summer, Group size maximums will be 12 campers and 2 to 3 counselors. Furthermore, our Camp Leadership will build groups to minimize changes to the group setting (i.e. limiting kids in and out each week.) As with every summer, Camp administrators will place children in the group that best serves each child’s developmental needs. Staff will use the child’s date of birth, gender, and the number of camp weeks for which the child is registered to determine the most appropriate placement for each child. The final decision will be made by the Camp Administrative Staff. Parents will be notified of group assignments in the days prior to the start of the camping.