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Welcome to our official blog...and your window into the heart of camp life. Here, you'll find the latest camp updates, inspiring stories, and behind-the-scenes insights that capture the magic of our community. Whether you're planning your next adventure or just curious about the camp experience, The Abrams Announcer is your go-to source for all things camp. Dive in and join our journey!
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How To Build A Quinzee Snow Shelter
Our Teva specialist, Jacey, put together a simple guide so your family can build a Quinzee snow shelter right at home. It is hands-on, a little bit science, a little bit teamwork, and a whole lot of winter fun.
Team JCC Abrams
3 hours ago3 min read
Meet Samantha Eichert, Our New Senior Director of Camps
We are so excited to welcome Samantha Eichert as our new Senior Director of Camps at JCC Abrams Camps!
Team JCC Abrams
Feb 24 min read
❄️ Snow Day Camp Challenge ❄️
Turn your snow day into camp memories (and earn $100!)
The storm is coming, and snow days have a lot in common with camp. Cozy moments, creativity, and a little bit of magic when routines slow down.
So we’re turning this weekend into a Snow Day Camp Challenge and inviting our camp families to join the fun.
Team JCC Abrams
Jan 232 min read
Big Breakthroughs and Small Wins: What Growth Looks Like at Camp
At camp, “breakthrough” might mean deep water or the rock wall, or it might mean one brave bite and a calmer drop-off. Here’s why the small wins are the big story, and how camp helps kids surprise themselves.
Ilyssa Thomas
Jan 233 min read
What It Means to Be a Nonprofit Summer Camp
When families begin researching summer camps, one detail often gets overlooked: whether a camp operates as a nonprofit or a for-profit organization.
Understanding what “nonprofit” really means helps families make more informed choices about wher
Ilyssa Thomas
Jan 153 min read
Why Summer Camp Costs What It Does
For many families, summer camp is one of the largest seasonal expenses they will consider. It is also one of the most thoughtful decisions parents make each year.
When tuition numbers come into view, it is natural to pause and ask questions. Why does camp cost so much? Why do prices vary so widely? And how do families decide what is actually worth it?
Ilyssa Thomas
Jan 154 min read
What Parents Notice After the First Three Weeks of Summer Camp
By about week three, patterns begin to emerge. Not because camp is magic, but because time, consistency, and community have had a chance to do their work.
Here is what parents often start to notice.
Ilyssa Thomas
Jan 154 min read
Why a Summer Camp Job Is a "Real Job"
Let’s clear something up right away. Summer camp jobs are fun. Really fun.
They involve laughter, movement, inside jokes, songs you did not expect to know by heart, and the kind of energy that comes from spending your days outdoors instead of behind a desk.
They are also very real jobs that require responsibility, professionalism, and care.
Both things can be true at the same time.
Ilyssa Thomas
Jan 154 min read
How to Know If Your Pre-K or Kindergarten Child Is Ready for Full-Day Summer Camp
For many parents, deciding whether a Pre-K or Kindergarten child is ready for full-day summer camp can feel like a big decision. Even families who have had positive preschool experiences often wonder whether a longer day or a new environment will be too much.
Ilyssa Thomas
Jan 144 min read
How to Choose a Summer Camp: A Parent’s Guide to Finding the Right Fit
Choosing a summer camp can feel overwhelming, especially when many programs sound similar on the surface. Rec camps, sports camps, specialty programs, school-based options, day camps, and sleepaway camps are all designed with different goals in mind.
Ilyssa Thomas
Jan 143 min read
The Best Summer Camp in Lower Bucks County Might Actually Be in New Jersey
For many Lower Bucks County families, the best summer camp option may not be the closest one. Increasingly, parents are looking just across the river to New Jersey for a deeper, more traditional camp experience.
Ilyssa Thomas
Jan 144 min read
Mah Jongg Makes a Comeback in Mercer County
More than just a game, Mah Jongg offers meaningful benefits for both the mind and the community. New lessons at JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks are helping players connect, learn, and play.
Ilyssa Thomas
Jan 133 min read
A Parent’s Guide to the Top Summer Camps in Mercer County, NJ
A Parent’s Guide to the Top Summer Camps in Mercer County, NJ. What families should know before choosing a day camp and why one program continues to stand out.
Ilyssa Thomas
Jan 135 min read
Camp-to-Go: Super Sour Lollipops - Camp Activities You Can Do at Home This Winter Break
At camp, cooking is never just cooking. It’s a little science, a little confidence, and a lot of “wait, I made that?!”
These super sour lollipops are inspired by “Acid Pops,” but at camp your kids may recognize them from Cooking with Sara more than anything else!
Abrams Author
Dec 23, 20252 min read
Camp-to-Go: Camp Dance Lessons - Camp Activities You Can Do at Home This Winter Break
Camp dances are basically joy in a reusable format. This one is simple: press play, follow along, and let your living room become the stage. Let's learn Ba Kalil!
Abrams Author
Dec 23, 20251 min read
Camp-to-Go: Campership Friendship Bracelets - Camp Activities You Can Do at Home This Winter Break
At camp, so much of what kids take home is not a thing. It’s a value. A moment. A feeling. These bracelets are a fun way to make that “camp feeling” wearable.
Abrams Author
Dec 23, 20252 min read
Camp-to-Go: Living Room Gaga: Camp Activities You Can Do at Home This Winter Break
If your kid has ever come home talking about Gaga, this is the one. You do not need a Gaga pit to get the energy. All you need is a “boundary,” a soft ball, and a little room to move.
Abrams Author
Dec 23, 20252 min read
Golden Age Member Spotlight: Florence Lipstein - Happy 100th Birthday!
There is an old adage that says, “If you need something done, ask a busy person.”
Florence Lipstein is certainly that person. As she celebrates her 100th birthday on December 19, her talents, skills, and compassion are evident in everything she has so generously undertaken.
Abrams Author
Nov 20, 20252 min read
Thank YOU for helping us give back all summer long!
This week we are giving thanks for the ability to make the world a better place. At camp, giving back happens all summer long.
Abrams Author
Nov 20, 20251 min read
❤️ The Heart of Camp: Celebrating Our Brave-Making Team
This week, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the incredible people who form the heart of camp. They are the dedicated helpers and mentors who create the magic, the moments, and the memories that define a JCC Abrams Camps summer.
Abrams Author
Nov 13, 20253 min read
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