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JCC Abrams Camps is a nonprofit summer camp serving Princeton, Mercer County, and Lower Bucks County with joyful day camp and travel programs for PreK through 10th grade. Where every day is a new adventure rooted in tradition . JCC Abrams Camps brings together the classic fun of summer camp with the deeper purpose of instilling Jewish values and fostering community . It’s where children and teens come together for a transformative experience that fosters personal growth, friendships, and a connection to Jewish identity. At camp, every day is an opportunity to learn, explore, and grow in a fun, supportive, and nurturing environment. From learning to climb the rockwall to passing the deep water test, our campers grow in confidence and character. The friendships formed here last long after the summer ends, and the lessons learned stay with them for life. Take a look at what the best summer ever looks like... We've been a trusted choice for campers, families, and staff since 1960. Why JCC Abrams Camps? Hear it directly from our camp family.
- Tours | JCC Abrams Camps
Visit our campus, meet staff, and discover what makes Abrams so special. Take a free no-pressure tour today! SWING BY for a TOUR Why Take a Tour? See the Magic in Person: Explore our 10+ acre campus and discover why JCC Abrams Camps is a place where children thrive. Meet Our Team: Get to know the dedicated staff who will support your camper every step of the way. Experience the Difference: Learn how our programs, community, and facilities make JCC Abrams Camps the perfect choice for your child. We want you to feel comfortable - our tours are completely free, and we promise there’s no pressure to commit. We can’t wait to welcome you and show you what makes JCC Abrams Camps so special!
- Camp Interest Form | JCC Abrams Camps
Request summer camp information from JCC Abrams Camps, serving Princeton, Mercer County, and Lower Bucks County with day camp and travel programs for PreK–10th grade. interest FORM Not sure yet? That's okay! Fill out our no pressure interest form to start the conversation with us.
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- Camp-to-Go: Camp Dance Lessons - Camp Activities You Can Do at Home This Winter Break
Missing camp already? Same. That’s why we’re launching Camp-to-Go , a mini menu of camp-inspired, screen-free activities you can do right at home. Each idea below is quick to set up, easy to repeat, and kid-approved. Try one (or all four), snap a pic, and tag us so we can cheer on your living-room Gaga champions, bracelet designers, dancers, and tiny chefs. Camp Dance Lessons: Ba Kalil 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. Video instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oKnxk17pj3tH2zBHsK-mzU-NbVYBwuwe/view?usp=sharing (We know this video isn't our fabulous dance specialist, Brittany, but this is almost as good. Time: 10–25 minutes Best for: Any age You’ll need: A little open space Water (dance breaks are real) Optional: a flashlight for “stage lights” The song Ba Kalil - Here's a link to our Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/user/plkpqaj82wmu5nci7yzl0jvpv?si=fc74ab9d31154a1d How to Run a Camp Dance Session Warm-up (2 minutes): march in place, big arm circles, gentle stretches. Learn it: watch once, then do it again. Practice it: run it 2 more times with “performance energy.” Make it a show: someone announces, someone performs, someone cheers. Add a challenge round: Do it in slow motion Do it with MOSTLY WACKY KNEES ! Do it super tiny Do it with “camp faces” only (no words, just expressions) Tag-us moment Record a 5–10 second clip of your best part and tag us so we can share and celebrate.
- 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! Sam joins our community with a deep love of Jewish camping, a passion for hands-on learning, and a strong belief in the power of camp to help children grow into confident, curious, and connected individuals. As we look ahead to summer, we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her stepping into this role. A Camp Leader Through and Through Samantha comes to JCC Abrams Camps from URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy, where she most recently served as Senior Assistant Director. She brings years of experience in overnight Jewish camping, along with leadership roles throughout New Jersey’s Jewish community. Her academic background reflects her deep commitment to education and Jewish life. Samantha earned a BA in Judaic Studies and Sociology, with a minor in History, from the University of Hartford. She also holds a Master’s degree in Religious Education from Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion and is a graduate of the Union for Reform Judaism’s Youth Professional 101 Program. Why Camp Matters to Sam At the heart of Samantha’s work is a belief in experiential, hands-on learning. She sees camp as a place where young people can explore who they are, try new things, build meaningful friendships, and develop a strong sense of belonging. To her, camp is not just a summer experience. It is a foundation for lifelong confidence and connection. A Little More About Sam When she’s not talking about camp, which is often, Samantha is a proud Philadelphia native and devoted Philly sports fan. She lives in Lumberton, New Jersey with her husband, Matt, and their two dogs, Woody and Ariel. A self-proclaimed Disney super fan, she brings enthusiasm, warmth, and a whole lot of camp spirit wherever she goes. What’s Next Samantha will officially be joining us in mid-February and is already looking ahead to a summer filled with fun, friendship, and meaningful experiences for our campers. We’ll be sharing opportunities soon for families to meet her in person, and we hope you’ll join us at our upcoming S’mores & Tours Open House on February 22 to say hello and get excited for the summer ahead. We’re thrilled to welcome Samantha to the JCC Abrams Camps family and can’t wait for all that’s to come. Get to Know Sam: Camp Q&A What was your favorite camp activity growing up? Arts and crafts, especially ceramics, and soccer. I would alternate between the two whenever I could! If you could design your perfect camp day, what would it include? We’d start the day with singing and dancing, maybe Zumba. My day would definitely include arts and crafts, soccer, and the pool, even better if I got a double swim period. Gaga is a MUST. Is it even camp without Gaga? Lunch would be pizza, snack would be chocolate chip cookies or Rita’s water ice, and my water bottle would have friendship bracelet string tied on it so I could make bracelets with friends. Ice cream or popsicles? I’m a Philly girl, so Rita’s water ice, specifically gelati. But if I have to choose, mint chocolate chip ice cream. Pool day or Gaga day? Half and half. The pool is great for cooling off, and Gaga is my favorite way to hang out with friends and get a little competitive. Boker Tov or End of Day? Boker Tov. Let’s start our day in community! What song instantly puts you in “camp mode”? Any Israeli dancing song or line dancing song. Cotton Eyed Joe, Cha Cha Slide, Macarena. I love when we can be silly together. What’s one camp tradition you hope never disappears? Color War. I haven’t been part of a Color War in about 10 years and I am SO excited to be back at a camp where we get to have friendly competition with friends and dress in team colors. If you had to lead a camp cheer, what would it be about? My love for camp, of course! When is Color War? Sometime this summer 😉 What’s one fun fact about you that might surprise our camp families? My favorite animal is a ring-tailed lemur. I also love a good golf cart ride and taking campers and staff on “Carts & Conversations with Sam.” What’s your favorite way to recharge after a busy day? If the weather is nice, sitting by the beach or pool with a good audiobook. And snuggling with my dogs, always. What’s one hobby or interest you love outside of camp? I’m a crafter. Painting with diamonds projects are everywhere in my home. And I’m very passionate about the Flyers. I love you, Gritty! Why JCC Abrams Camps? What drew you to JCC Abrams Camps? I was a day-camp kid all the way. Day-camp campers and families are my people. Getting to be part of a Jewish day camp is really special. I believe camp is a place for identity building and connection, and Abrams Camps already has an incredible foundation for that. What excites you most about joining our camp community? The people. I’ve loved meeting folks already and can’t wait to spend more time getting to know everyone. What do you hope campers feel when they walk through our gates each morning? Joy and a sense of belonging. Camp should be a place where everyone feels most like themselves and loved for exactly who they are. What’s one skill camp teaches better than anywhere else? Relationship building. Camp is where kids learn to navigate friendships, compromise, and resilience. Silly answer: how to make all kinds of friendship bracelets. What’s something every child deserves from their camp experience? To feel loved and held by their community. Camp should be a safe place to try new things, to fail and try again, and to know there are people who support you no matter what. Which of our values is your favorite? Belonging. That’s what camp is all about to me. Finding a place where you’re part of something special and bigger than yourself. Camp becomes better because you’re here.
- ❄️ 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. ☃️ How to Participate Anytime between sundown Saturday and Monday night , create a snow day moment inspired by camp. You might: Build a snow fort that looks like the sports barn Bundle up in your Abrams Camps hoodie or gear Turn your backyard into “winter camp” (Igloo Gaga pit, anyone?) Capture any moment where camp shows up in your snow day Step 1: Post It Post your photo or video on social media and tag us . Step 2: Email It After posting, email your photo or video to camps@jccpmb.org by 11:00 PM on Monday . Your email must also tell us which reward applies to you (details below). 🎁 What You’ll Receive If you have NOT yet placed your Summer 2026 deposit: Post and tag us Place your fully refundable Summer 2026 deposit by 11:00 PM on Monday Receive $100 off per family 📌 This offer applies to deposits placed between January 24–26 . If you HAVE already placed your Summer 2026 deposit Post and tag us Receive a custom Abrams Camps beanie for you Plus a $100 discount certificate you can gift to a friend (per family) 📧 What to Include in Your Email To qualify, your email to camps@jccpmb.org must include one of the following messages: Option A: Deposit Discount “I placed my Summer 2026 deposit between January 24–26 and would like to activate my $100 discount in my account.” Option B: Beanie + Friend Discount “I have already placed my Summer 2026 deposit and would like to receive the beanie and gift my $100 discount to a friend.” Please include: The name of the friend receiving the discount (double check that they plan to use it so it doesn't go to waste! 🎟️ Friend Discount Fine Print The $100 discount certificate is valid for one family. We will send you the certificate to give to one friend with their name on it (as per your email) on Tuesday. The friend must register and place their fully refundable deposit by February 1 One gifted discount per family ⏰ Important Deadlines Post + email your photo/video by: Monday 1/26/26 at 11:00 PM Deposit deadline for $100 off: Monday 1/26/26 at 11:00 PM Friend certificate expiration: February 1 2026 JCC Abrams Camps reserves the right to modify or end this promotion at any time. All rewards are subject to verification. Limit one reward per family. Rewards are non-transferable and have no cash value.







