Discover
Discover is our “traditional” summer camp program which features a variety of activities including daily instructional and recreational swim, sports, Arts & Crafts, cooking, music, ropes course, science, nature, and more.
Discover runs from June 26–Aug. 18, 2023.
8 weekly sessions, 9AM–4PM.
Campers entering grades K–5.
Returning Campers New Campers
Our lifeguards and specialists are certified professionals who are able to differentiate their instruction for all levels and abilities. Campers are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone as they challenge themselves to try new things and improve their skills.
Our activities and programs are created with thoughtfulness and intention to promote skill building, guided risk taking, teamwork, friendship, and fun. In addition to our daily schedule, campers will participate in special events, late nights, and special dress-up days related to our exciting weekly themes.
Discover Junior
Campers entering Kindergarten
June 26–August 18, 2023
8 weekly sessions, 9am–4pm
Your Discover Junior camper will engage in all the fun activities and special events enjoyed by our Discover campers, but in an environment more developmentally appropriate for their age and level. Nurturing and attentive counselors will help to foster independence, resilience, self-esteem, self-respect, and kindness in our Discover Junior campers.
CAMP WEEKLY THEMES—SUMMER 2024
Week 1: 6/27-7/3 (No Camp 7/4 & 7/5)
Great American Fair
Kick off Summer 2024 by celebrating America! Campers will dazzle during our annual USA Day Parade, and show off their wiffleball skills in a camp-wide tournament! Everyone will enjoy classic fair treats like apple pie, lemonade, hot dogs, and caramel corn! It is sure to be a party in the USA!
Week 2: 7/8-7/12
Crazy Colors
Join us somewhere over the rainbow! Each day will represent a different color, but campers will be mixing and matching colors while they paint their counselors! The Bubble Bus & an exciting Foam Party are on the calendar too! The week will be capped off with our famous Banner Day parade & Color Run. It is sure to be a colorful week!
Week 3: 7/15-7/19
Anything Goes
During this week, anything goes! Campers will face their fears, dress up in their favorite costumes, and enjoy our Watermelon Fiestaville! There will be other silly surprises in store, and an opposite day that will turn our camp schedule upside down! Time to get wild & wacky!
Week 4: 7/22-7/26
Superheroes Assemble
This week will celebrate all kinds of heroes! Everyone will enjoy our annual Camp Carnival with a superhero twist. We will also honor everyday heroes, such as firefighters, police officers, EMTs and more, with our first annual Touch a Truck event! The week will end with our Camp Cheer Off, which is going to be a super great time!
Week 5: 7/29-8/2
Camp Rock
Camp is all about play, and this week we are playing our music nonstop! Mr. Kurt & an impressive Silent Disco will join us to make sure the jams never stop! Karaoke Kraze, Name That Tune, and more will make everyone wish this summer song will never end!
Week 6: 8/5-8/9
Another Week in Paradise
This week will be a spectacular week in camp paradise! Dance at our luau, dress up as Rocky, and eat s’mores with friends. Who will be the winner of the Golden Shovel award? You’ll have to come to find out!
Week 7: 8/12-8/16
Barnyard Palooza
Saddle up for Barnyard Palooza! We are bringing the full farm experience to camp; churning butter, harvesting fruits & vegetables, and square dancing at our second annual JCC Rockland Camps Hoedown! Our popular ponies & petting zoo will be making their annual summer visit; so this week will have everyone “yeeing” and “hawing”!
Week 8: 8/19-8/23
Greatest Hits
We are turning up the greatest hits of Summer 2024! We will celebrate Rocky’s birthday, make Memory Boxes, and relish in the great times we had during the summer. We will end the summer with our emotional Closing Ceremony, which of course, doesn’t leave a dry eye at camp.
Discover Staff
Jordan Sakin
Discover Program Co-Director