Specialty JCC Summer Camps

Step Up Your Game Basketball Camp

Ages:  10 - 14
Date:   June 25 - 29
Time:   9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fee:     $150/$100 JCC Members (includes t-shirt)

This camp will give attention to individual skill improvement, as well as team based activity. There will also be daily contests and competitions. Brendan Doherty will lead a team of qualified coaches & athletes through a fun-filled week of basketball. Participants will need to bring their own lunch and will be offered daily swim in our pool.

Competitive Swim Camp

Ages:  8 - 15
Date:   August 13 - 17
Time:   9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fee:     $175/$125 JCC Members 

Join USA certified swim coach, Jamie Burns & JCC Aquatics Coordinator, Ellie Barvinchak, in this camp built around the four principals: swimming efficiently, training effectively, working as a team and having fun. The cornerstone of this camp is a dedication to helping campers improve each of the four strokes when it comes to technique and race strategy. There will be exercises and drills inside and outside of the pool. Each camper must bring lunch, sneakers, water bottle, bathing suit and towel.

Little Stars Basketball Camp

Ages:  5 - 10 
Date:  August 13 - 17
Time:  9:00 am - Noon
Fee:    $100/$50 JCC Members (includes t-shirt)

This fun camp teaches young players the skills & attitude necessary to be successful in the game of basketball. Our drills & exercised will guide young children in developing motor skills and coordination. Camp includes many skill-building activities, competitions & games!

Art Camp

Ages:  5 - 11
Date:   August 13 - 17
Time:  12:30 - 3:30 pm
Fee:     $90/$70 JCC Members 

Jump into the world of art with Robyn Adams, a NYS certified art teacher from Vestal Hills Elementary. The week long camp will be full of color, paint, paper-mache and more! Campers will explore many different art mediums in individual projects, work together on a collaborative project and learn all about artists. 

Nothing But Net Shooting Camp

Ages:  11 -15
Date:   August 13 - 17
Time:   1:00 - 4:00 pm
Fee:     $100/$50 JCC Members (includes t-shirt)

This camp is an action packed afternoon of basketball. Our coaches will take the group through different aspects of scoring throughout the week. Each day we will then incorporate the skills learned into games & competitions. The group will be divided appropriately according to age and skill level.

2 Week Theatre Camp

Ages:  8 - 11
Date:   August 13 - 17 & August 20 - 24
Time:   9:00 am - Noon
Fee:     $160/$130 JCC Members 

Join professionally trained actor/director and drama teacher, Joshua Sedelmeyer in this exciting 2 week theatre workshop. Joshua has extensive experience teaching & spearheading children's theatre classes in the area as well as starring in several productions himself both locally and internationally. Throughout this 2 week camp students will develop their acting skills, learn the ins and outs of a theatre production, grow their confidence and more! Students will have a performance on their last day of camp, Friday August 24.

Tennis Camp

Ages:  5 - 11
Date:   August 13 - 17
Time:   12:30 am - 3:30 pm
Fee:     $100/$75 JCC Members 

Whether you are a tennis pro or new to the game, this camp will give your child the opportunity to practice the fundamentals, improve their game and have fun! Instructed by Binghamton Tennis Center Pros, this camp will keep kids engaged and active. Participants should bring a water bottle and afternoon snack. 

NBA Week

Ages:  11-14
Date:   August 20 - 24
Time:   9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fee:     $150/$100 JCC Members (includes t-shirt)

This camp will be a week long tournament filled with games and activities. Players will be put into their teams by their coaches on the first day. Along with the tournament will be activities based on skill improvement. Participants will need to bring their own lunch and will be offered daily swim in our pool.

Intro to Synchronized Swim Camp

Ages:  6 - 12
Date:   August 20 - 24
Time:   9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fee:     $175/$125 JCC Members 

Learn the basic skills needed both on land and in the water in order to be a successful synchronized swimmer. Swimmers will be taught basic moves in the water, as well as exercised on land to help improve strength, flexibility and stamina. Swimmers should be comfortable swimming a full length in the pool, as well as fully submerging themselves in the water. Instructor, Emily Pullis, is a nationally ranked synchronized swimmer and coach for the BGC Gaviatas. Campers need to bring bathing suit, towel, sneakers and bagged lunch each day to camp.

for more information or to register for a camp call the JCC Office 607-724-2417 or email JCCOffice@binghamtonjcc.org