A Typical Day at Camp Shelanu

A Typical Day at Camp Shelanu

From drop-off to pick-up, Camp Shelanu is a place where campers are busy having fun, building friendships, and trying new things. Here’s what a typical camp day looks like.

Drop-off & Pick-up

Camp days begin and end with our easy carline system at The Lerner School
1935 W. Cornwallis Road

  • Drop-off: 8:25–9:00am

  • Pick-up: 3:15–3:45pm

Adults stay in the car while our staff greet campers and walk them safely to and from their groups. It’s smooth, friendly, and gets campers straight into the fun

Extended Care

Need a little more coverage? We’ve got you.

  • Before Care: 7:45–8:25am

  • After Care: 3:45–5:30pm

Extended care offers relaxed, supervised play to start and end the day.

Daily Swim (Yes, Really — Every Day!)

If it sounds too good to be true… it isn’t. Weather permitting, everyone swims every day.

At the beginning of the summer, campers complete a swim evaluation and receive a colored swim band that helps lifeguards and counselors quickly identify swim abilities — including who can use the diving board or water slide.

Swim time is a camper favorite, whether they’re splashing with friends or practicing new skills.

Swim Lessons (Included!)

Campers enrolled in Classic Camp who receive a red or yellow swim band (non-swimmers or developing swimmers) participate in swim lessons three times per week, included in tuition.

It’s not uncommon for campers to start the summer hesitant around the water and end it confidently jumping off the diving board alongside friends.

Campers in Specialty Camps and Classic Camp campers with a green swim band (able to swim the length of the pool) enjoy free swim only.

Food, Snacks & Shabbat Treats

Campers bring their own kosher-style lunch and snacks each day. We ask families to let us know in advance about any food allergies or dietary needs.

While campers don’t share food, we occasionally provide a special snack or cooking activity. Camp staff are happy to work with families on solutions as needed.

Please note:

  • Camp Shelanu is nut-aware, but not nut-free

  • All food follows the Levin JCC’s kashrut policy (no pork, no shellfish, no mixing meat and dairy)

  • Kashrut practices may differ from those followed at home

Friday Bonus:
Families can order challah or babka to be sent home with their camper on Friday afternoon — the perfect start to Shabbat. Orders are due by Wednesday at 2:00pm. Just note your camper’s name and Camp Shelanu in the order comments.

Rain? Heat? We’ve Got a Plan.

One of the best things about Camp Shelanu is our incredible campus. Campers enjoy plenty of outdoor play — and when the weather doesn’t cooperate, we seamlessly move indoors.

  • Rained-out soccer? → Indoor basketball court

  • Too hot outside? → Air-conditioned crafts, games, and quiet time

  • Thunder or lightning? → Dance party, Sharks and Minnows, or surprise indoor fun

Our flexible spaces mean camp keeps rolling, no matter the forecast.

Jewish for Good