The Abrams Announcer

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!

The Power of Camp

Experience the transformative magic of camp! Discover how camp builds confidence, sparks creativity, and forges lifelong friendships. This category shares inspirational stories and insights that reveal why camp isn’t just a fun summer - it’s a powerful, life-changing experience that nurtures personal growth, independence, and a sense of adventure for every camper.

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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

Children play tug-of-war on grass, wearing summer clothes. Text overlay about a summer camp in Lower Bucks County possibly in New Jersey.

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

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: 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

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

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❤️ 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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The Abrams Announcer

The Power of Camp

Meet Samantha Eichert, Our New Senior Director of Camps

❄️ Snow Day Camp Challenge ❄️

Big Breakthroughs and Small Wins: What Growth Looks Like at Camp

What It Means to Be a Nonprofit Summer Camp

Why Summer Camp Costs What It Does

What Parents Notice After the First Three Weeks of Summer Camp

Why a Summer Camp Job Is a "Real Job"

How to Know If Your Pre-K or Kindergarten Child Is Ready for Full-Day Summer Camp

The Best Summer Camp in Lower Bucks County Might Actually Be in New Jersey

A Parent’s Guide to the Top Summer Camps in Mercer County, NJ

Camp-to-Go: Super Sour Lollipops - Camp Activities You Can Do at Home This Winter Break

Camp-to-Go: Camp Dance Lessons - Camp Activities You Can Do at Home This Winter Break

Camp-to-Go: Living Room Gaga: Camp Activities You Can Do at Home This Winter Break

Thank YOU for helping us give back all summer long!

❤️ The Heart of Camp: Celebrating Our Brave-Making Team