X Camp

for tweens in grades 5-8

WARNING: Once you've experienced X Camp at the J, regular life may seem empty and boring. Are you ready to take your summer experience to the next level? Do you love fun, excitement and adventure? Then come join us.

We've got three awesome camps that will blow your mind. Do you have what it takes to brave the great outdoors? Then check out our Outdoor Adventure Camp. Need a fun way to beat the heat? Dive into our Surf and Turf Camp. Are you ready to learn some new skills while enjoying some fun, friendly competition? Athletic Escape is the camp for you.

No matter what you're interested in, you can customize your summer of fun by choosing your own schedule. Once you've experienced X Camp, summer will never be the same!

Outdoor Adventure
Session 1: June 21-July 9 
Do you have a thirst for adventure? Then come join us as we explore the great outdoors. Campers will develop confidence and increased self-sufficiency while engaging in thrilling activities and exciting adventures such as hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, and horseback riding. We will push ourselves to new heights as we navigate trails, traverse not-too-treacherous terrain, scale climbing walls, and work together to make it through the ropes course. Still need more thrills? We'll also take a field trip to play paintball. This camp may also include an overnight camping trip, depending on weather.

Surf and Turf
Session 2: July 12-July 30 
Get ready for some fun and relaxation in the sun. Surf and Turf is all about sunny days and soaking up the rays. We'll beat the heat with daily trips to local beaches around the area. Activities might include swimming, kayaking, water fights, paddle boats, dive contests, bocci ball, frisbee golf, and many other fun, easy-going activities. We will also take some special field trips to places like Henry Moses Aquatic Center, Vasa Park, Wild Waves, and Family Fun Center. If you're ready to have a blast in and out of the water, then come get your feet wet at our Surf and Turf camp.

Athletic Escape
Session 3: August 2-20
Get ready for three weeks of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition.

In the first week, we'll develop all kinds of basic athletic skills through various games, while cultivating a competitive edge. Games will include dodgeball, kickball, Capture the Flag, and other exciting team games. We might even take a trip to Sky High Sports.

 

In week two, we'll shift our focus to golf. During this week, we'll visit many different 9-hole and miniature golf courses around the area. Destinations may include Green Lake pitch and putt, Interbay golf course and Jackson golf course. There will also be some time to work with actual golf pros so you can get the instruction you need to perfect your swing.

For the third and final week, we'll play at a specialized tennis facility where each child receives individual instruction on volleying, serving, backhands/forehands, rallying, and match play. If you're ready to take your game to the next level, this is the camp for you.

Typical Daily Schedule
9:30 a.m. Check In
9:45 a.m. Team-Building Exercise: relay races, ice breakers
10:30 a.m. Morning Adventure: hiking, trailblazing, beach swimming
11:30 a.m. Skill Development: soccer, frisbee, golf
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Afternoon Excursion: paint ball, kayaking, rock climbing
3:00 p.m. Swimming
3:30 p.m. Snack Time and Announcements
4:00 p.m. Closing Circle

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LOCATION
Stroum JCC Mercer Island and daily field trips

TIME
Monday though Friday
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

DATES
Three-week and one-week options available
Session I: June 21-July 9 Outdoor Adventure
Session II: July 12-July 30 Surf and Turf
Session III: August 2-20 Athletic Escape

COST
Three Week Sessions
Early Bird Registration (by April 1): $750 per session
Standard Registration (after April 1): $810 per session

Weekly Option
Early Bird Registration (by April 1): $275 per week
Standard Registration (after April 1): $295 per week

 

 

For more information, contact SJCC Sports Specialist Josh Colwell at JoshC@sjcc.org or 206-232-7115, extension 254.