Summer Day Camps 

J-Day Camps offers an experience for all kids in kindergarten through 8th grade. At Anisfield Day Camp, our youngest campers are treated to an active, nurturing and fun-filled experience with art, sports, swimming, makerspace, music, dance, drama and more. Campers in grades 2-6 spend their days at our beautiful, wooded property in Burton for Camp 360 – a taste of everything – or specialties including athletics, creative arts, horseback riding, gymnastics and more. The Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp is a place for campers in K-8 with all experience levels to stretch their imagination, find their voice, gain confidence on and off the stage, and learn about creative movement, costume design, improve, music and more. 

Jewish Overnight Camp

Camp Wise is the only Jewish summer overnight camp in Ohio and welcomes hundreds of campers ages 6 to 17 each summer. Located on 325 acres in Chardon, Camp Wise provides campers and staff with opportunities to disconnect with the day-to-day demands and connect with new people, new opportunities and a feeling of accomplishment. A summer at Camp Wise is filled with kayaking and jet skiing on our private lake; challenging yourself on the ropes course and rock climbing wall; gaining confidence in performing arts, dance and theatre programs; trying new things such as horseback riding, archery, podcasting and a variety of sports. Campers get a vibrant and enriching experience supported by Jewish values. 

School’s Out Vacation Camps

When school is out, The J is in. During our holiday, vacation and professional development day programs, youth will have active days complete with arts and crafts, sports, games and even a few special surprises.

Upcoming Camps

  • Election Day: 11/5
  • Thanksgiving: 11/26 and 11/27
  • MLK Jr. Day: 1/20

Featured Classes

Camps, K-12

07/07/2025 - 07/28/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

06/11/2025 - 07/06/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

07/10/2025 - 08/04/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

06/16/2025 - 07/16/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

06/11/2025 - 07/06/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

07/10/2025 - 08/04/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

06/11/2025 - 07/06/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

07/10/2025 - 08/04/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

06/11/2025 - 06/22/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

06/23/2025 - 07/06/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

07/22/2025 - 08/04/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

07/10/2025 - 07/21/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

06/06/2025 - 07/28/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

06/11/2025 - 07/06/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

07/10/2025 - 08/04/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

06/06/2025 - 08/04/2025

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Jewish Life, K-12, Adult

11/13/2024 - 11/13/2024

A challah making class infused with spiritual knowledge.

Learn what challah means to the community, different tasty ingredients to incorporate and the various ways to braid this bread. We will mix our own spiritual knowledge and connect that to the meaning of challot, coming together to raise our understanding and taste buds. The class repeats on October 9, Oct. 30 and Nov. 13. Register for one class or all three.

Jewish Life, K-12, Adult

10/30/2024 - 10/30/2024

A challah making class infused with spiritual knowledge.

Learn what challah means to the community, different tasty ingredients to incorporate and the various ways to braid this bread. We will mix our own spiritual knowledge and connect that to the meaning of challot, coming together to raise our understanding and taste buds. The class repeats on October 9, Oct. 30 and Nov. 13. Register for one class or all three.

K-12

11/06/2024 - 12/18/2024

Learn essential skills like dribbling, shooting, passing, defense and footwork.

Full Court Fundamentals with TNBA is a youth basketball skills program designed to help young athletes improve their basketball fundamentals in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will focus on essential skills like dribbling, shooting, passing, defense and footwork through engaging drills and games. This course is for all skill levels, from beginners to more advanced players looking to refine their technique. Led by experienced coaches from the National Basketball Academy, the program emphasizes teamwork, personal growth and confidence building.

K-12, Arts and Ideas, Adult

11/17/2024 - 11/17/2024

A hands-on metal wire bending workshop.

This hands-on workshop is for adults and teens. Koby will explain the basics of his manual metal wire bending technique, including how to make connections and ways to create using pliers and a wire cutter. Each participant will construct their wire creation using the workshop theme of Home. What is a home for you? Pick one item that reminds you of home. Maybe it’s a figure? Or an abstract idea? All artistic skill levels are welcome. This event is made possible by support from @akiva.

K-12

08/26/2024 - 06/13/2025

Wind down after school with activities, homework help and friends.

Kids ages K-6 enjoy a variety of activities including basketball and tag in The J's gymnasium, playing games with friends, or creating art projects. It's the perfect place to wind down from the school day, get homework help, and get recharged for family time.

K-12

11/16/2024 - 11/16/2024

A rodeo-themed kids night out program with fun Wild West activities, crafts and snacks.

Saddle up for a rip-roarin' good time at J-Kids Rodeo Roundup Kids' Night Out. The evening will include country line dancing, lasso skills with a fun roping station, horseshoe toss and stick-horse races. Swing by our craft corral to make your very own sheriff's badge or decorate a cowboy hat to take home. Themed snacks are included. This is a drop-off event so parents can enjoy a date night.

Aquatics, K-12, Adult

11/17/2024 - 12/22/2024

A blended lifeguarding certification course that combines online work with in-person classes.

Learn the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. All classes are mandatory. The deep water class is held at the Beachwood pool. No class Nov. 24. The online portion of the class is assigned when you register for the course and is done at home. It is completed at least one week prior to the course start date.

K-12

11/06/2024 - 12/18/2024

An introduction to essential skills like dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and footwork

Mini-Dribblers with TNBA is an introductory youth basketball skills program designed to help young athletes learn and improve their basketball fundamentals in a fun and supportive environment. Through engaging drills and games, participants will focus on essential skills like dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and footwork. The program caters to beginner skill levels and is led by experienced coaches from the National Basketball Academy. Mini-Dribblers participants will work on teamwork, personal growth and confidence building while learning and practicing basketball skills.

Early Childhood, Jewish Life, K-12

10/21/2024 - 10/21/2024

A fun family Sukkot celebration with pizza and activities.

Celebrate Sukkot in The J’s sukkah during this family event. Enjoy kosher pizza, crafts and some Sukkot stories. For families with children ages birth to 8 years old.

Aquatics, K-12

11/04/2024 - 12/09/2024

An introduction to water skills that help children ages 6-12 feel comfortable in the water.

Children ages 6-12 receive lessons based on a logical, level progression that helps swimmers develop water safety, survival and swimming skills. The class is designed to give participants a positive learning experience while working on strokes, floating and basic water skills.

Aquatics, K-12

11/04/2024 - 12/09/2024

Level 2 swim lessons build upon introductory water skills to help children ages 6-12 succeed with fundamental aquatic skills and strokes.

Children ages 6-12 receive lessons based on a logical, level progression that helps swimmers develop water safety, survival and swimming skills. The class is designed to give participants a positive learning experience while working on fundamental aquatic skills including front crawl and backstrokes, floating and basic water skills.

Aquatics, K-12

11/04/2024 - 12/09/2024

Level 3 swim lessons build upon Level 2 lessons to help children ages 6-12 with stroke development.

Children ages 6-12 receive lessons based on a logical, level progression that helps swimmers develop water safety, survival and swimming skills. Stroke development builds on the skills learned in Level 2 through additional guided practice in deeper water working on rhythmic breathing and adding new strokes after refining front crawl and backstroke.

K-12

11/05/2024 - 11/05/2024

An action-packed full-day J-Kids school's out program.

This Election Day, give your kids a day full of fun and adventure at J-Kids Vacation Camp. They’ll make a splash in the pool during our swim sessions, unleash their creativity in vibrant arts and crafts projects, and burn off energy in action-packed sports games. Whether creating masterpieces, competing in friendly sports, or splashing around with friends, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. AM and PM care is available for an additional cost.

Camps, K-12

01/20/2025 - 01/20/2025

An action-packed school's out program for school-aged kids.

This MLK Jr. Day, give your kids a day full of fun and adventure at our special school's out program. Your child will enjoy a day packed with activities. They’ll make a splash in the pool during our swim session, unleash their creativity in vibrant arts and crafts projects, and burn off energy in action-packed sports games. Whether they’re creating masterpieces, competing in friendly sports, or splashing around with friends, there’s something for every child to enjoy. AM care and PM care are available for an additional cost.

K-12

11/26/2024 - 11/26/2024

A full-day, action-packed vacation camp before the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Enjoy Thanksgiving break with friends at our J-Kids School's Out Camp. Your child will enjoy a day filled with activities that will keep them smiling all day. They’ll swim in The J's indoor pool, unleash their creativity in arts and crafts projects, and burn off energy in action-packed sports games. Whether they’re creating masterpieces, competing in friendly sports, or splashing around with friends, there’s something for everyone. AM and PM care are available for an additional cost.

K-12

11/27/2024 - 11/27/2024

A full-day, action-packed vacation camp before the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Enjoy Thanksgiving break with friends at our J-Kids School's Out Camp. Your child will enjoy a day filled with activities that will keep them smiling all day. They’ll swim in The J's indoor pool, unleash their creativity in arts and crafts projects, and burn off energy in action-packed sports games. Whether they’re creating masterpieces, competing in friendly sports, or splashing around with friends, there’s something for everyone. AM and PM care are available for an additional cost.

K-12

11/05/2024 - 12/17/2024

An introductory self-defense class for youths.

Krav Maga is a self-defense system that originated in Israel and is known for its focus on real-world situations. The name translates to "contact combat" in Hebrew. The self-defense system uses elements from wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai and jujitsu. This introductory self-defense class, led by Master Maranganti of Krav Maga Cleveland is principle based and will focus on aspects of self-defense, in a fun, safe, controlled environment for children. Students will focus on learning basic strikes and defenses through skill coaching and interactive games. For youths in grades 3rd-6th.

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