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!

Tips for Campers & Parents

Make your camp experience as smooth as possible with our helpful guides and advice. Get everything you need to know - from packing tips to preparation guides - ensuring you’re all set for a fun and stress-free camp session.

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

6 hours ago3 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

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

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