A day off of school just got a lot more fun!

School’s Out! Camps are scheduled around days that local schools are not in session. School’s Out! brings the magic of Camp Shai to the school year with fun and engaging programs for children of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. By integrating our core Jewish values of kindness (chesed), respect (kavod), community (kehillah), positive attitude (ruach), and courage (ometz lev) into everything we do, children will gain resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

A Community Where Everyone Belongs:

At JCC Camp Shai, we aim to create a community that embraces diversity. We welcome all those who wish to participate, including but not limited to; people of any race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, family structure, ability, culture, and spirituality. At Camp Shai, it is our mission to help all campers in our care to spark their imagination and inspire them to celebrate their individuality. After all, one of our most important values at camp is understanding the impact of having a community that embraces you for who you are and what you bring to the table.

Hours & Pricing

Each day of School’s Out! Camp runs from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. We offer both Sunrise Care and Sunset Care options for families that are in need of more time in the mornings or evenings.

Sunrise Care	7:30 am – 8:30 am	$20/day
School’s Out! Program	8:30 am – 3:30 pm	$100/day
Sunset Care	3:30 – 4:30 pm	$20/day

This year, we are also offering a special discount for families enrolling with more than one of their children. We will knock 20% off the enrollment cost for additional siblings. If you are interested in getting this discount, please contact registrar@jccdenver.org.

School’s Out! A Community Where Everyone Belongs

Our Inclusion Philosophy

Licensing & Accreditation

We hold ourselves to incredibly high standards around safety, as well as operations and programming. In addition to being in excellent standing with the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing, Camp Shai is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) as of 2023. The ACA accreditation process was a deep dive into all programs and operations of Camp Shai to ensure that we continue to meet the extensive standards laid out by the ACA and the State of Colorado. After turning over every stone, we are proud to say that we are an ACA Accredited Camp.

School’s Out! Days

School’s Out! Days are one-off camp programs that we host throughout the year when local schools are out of session for certain federal holidays, professional development, and other such closures. School’s Out! Days are filled with hands-on programming in areas like engineering and design, arts and crafts, and sports.

For the full calendar of offerings, please click here.

School’s Out! Break Camps

School’s Out! Break Camps are larger blocks of camp programs that we host throughout the year when local schools are closed. In addition to your favorite camp activities, campers will have the opportunity to swim at the JCC’s indoor pool and campers in grades 2nd and up will go on field trips in the surrounding area.

Spring Break Camp: Shai Spy

Theme: Shai Spy
March 24 – 28
Registration Opens February 3, 2025

Get ready for a week of top-secret missions and undercover adventures at Spring Break Camp!

Campers will transform into secret agents as they take on thrilling challenges, decode hidden messages, and discover explosive science experiments. Our junior detectives will work together to crack secret codes, uncover clues, and get a chance to splash around in the indoor pool.

Campers in grades 2nd-5th will also embark on a different field trip around Denver each day before continuing the adventure at the JCC.

Field Trips

Attention: The indoor pool will be closed for repairs during Spring Break Camp, but don’t worry—we have plenty of fun activities planned!

For the full calendar of offerings, please click here.

School’s Out! Camp FAQs

Do I have to be Jewish to attend?

No, you do not have to be Jewish to attend. School’s Out! Focuses on universal human values (middot) with a Jewish lens; however, we embrace everyone who wants to be a part of our community. If you like games, arts and crafts, and fun campy songs, then School’s Out! Is the place for you!

Do you provide meals or snacks for campers?

School’s Out! does not provide meals for campers but we do provide a small morning and afternoon snack. All food provided by the JCC will have a hechsher symbol on it.

Do you have any policies regarding what food I can send my camper with?

Yes! School’s Out! Is a nut-free program and we ask that all families help us in keeping our staff and camper safe. While we recognize that food restrictions can often be an additional burden for parents and their sometimes-picky eaters, we have made this policy change to accommodate the number of severe nut allergies amongst our camper and staff community.

My camper is 4 years old. Can they join?

We require the youngest campers to have completed at least one year of schooling and be at least 5 years-old before joining us at School’s Out! This is to ensure campers have the best possible experience with us.

How do I register my child?

In order to register your camper, families will need to utilize the CampInTouch system. To create a new account or log in to your existing account, please visit this link.

Do you offer any discounts?

Yes, families may be eligible for a sibling discount if they register more than one of their children. We will knock 20% off of the enrollment cost for additional siblings.

What are your cancellation and refund policies?

Cancellation requests received more than 72 hours in advance will result in a 100% refund of your enrollment. Cancellation requests received less than 72 hours in advance will result in a 50% refund of your enrollment.

In the event that School’s Out! Programs need to be canceled due to inclement weather (ie a snow day), families will receive a credit for a future School’s Out! program.

What enrollment forms are required?

As a state-licensed childcare program, there are several forms that are required for children to be in our care. All required enrollment forms are listed in your family’s CampInTouch account and must be completed before the program’s deadline. Campers cannot attend camp without completed forms.

Please note that if your camper has any severe allergies or health needs (asthma, diabetes, etc.), additional forms will need to be submitted to the camp and approed by our program’s Nurse Consultant. Please ensure that these forms are submitted as soon as possible to help our team make sure that everything is set for your camper’s arrival.

Why are the Fall 2024 School’s Out! dates listed in 2025 in CampInTouch?

We use our CampInTouch system for various programs across the JCC that all utilize different timelines. All of our School’s Out! programs for the 2024-25 season will be listed in 2025 in CampInTouch.

“I can’t tell you how much fun my girls had. They are consistently reporting Camp Shai as the “best part” of their winter break! Looking forward to seeing you soon.”