Camps
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 in grades 2-10 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
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
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
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
06/23/2025 - 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
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
06/23/2025 - 06/29/2025
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
09/26/2025 - 09/27/2025
An activity-filled overnight at Camp Wise for those who want a taste of Camp Wise and existing campers.
A fun-filled overnight at Camp Wise for kids currently in grades 2, 3 and 4. Whether you're an existing camper or interested in experiencing a taste of camp, this weekend is guaranteed to be filled with friends, camp activities and Camp Wise-style Shabbat programming. Kids will stay in our Chalutzim village cabins and keep busy with the ropes course, arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, STEM-related activities and a spirit circle. Parent drop-off on Friday is at Camp Wise and the weekend will conclude with pick-up and Havdalah program at Mandel JCC's Beachwood Campus.
Camps, K-12
08/15/2025 - 08/17/2025
A Shabbat overnight program at Camp Wise for 5th-6th graders.
At Camp Wise, we’re not ready to give up on summer just because camp is over. We bet your kids aren’t either. This Shabbat overnight is a great opportunity for kids in grades 5 and 6 to enjoy a special time at camp in our Ohalim village. During the day, camp activities include pool and lake fun, ropes course, arts and crafts, and sports. In the evening, everyone will experience the special Ohalim spirit with a campfire and s'mores and sleeping in our open-air cabins.
Camps, Early Childhood, K-12
08/17/2025 - 08/17/2025
Enjoy the afternoon at Camp Wise for a family outing.
Wrap up summer with an awesome day at Camp Wise. Kids of all ages and adults can get in touch with their adventurous side by soaring to new heights on the ropes course, using their creative talents to make something in the art shack, enjoying other activities at the lake, pool and more! Free however registration is required
Camps, K-12
12/02/2024 - 08/15/2025
Registration fee for J-Day Camps Summer 2025 prior to enrolling in summer sessions.
Whether your child is at our Anisfied Day Camp or Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp -- or a combination of both -- campers will participate in a wide variety of programs and experience the best summer. After you pay this one-time nonrefundable registration fee for J-Day Camps Summer 2025, you can sign up for camp at: https://jdaycamps.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/App#ApplicationSeason
Aquatics, Early Childhood, Jewish Life, K-12
07/11/2025 - 07/11/2025
Families with children ages 0 - 8, celebrate Shabbat in nature at the Mandel JCC outdoor pool.
Celebrate Shabbat in nature at the Mandel JCC outdoor pool! Come for a Shabbat sing along, swimming and enjoy popsicles with your little ones. For families with children ages 0-8.
Camps Leadership
Jill Sadowsky
Sr. Director of Camping and Youth Services
216-593-6258
Aubree Lieberman
Director of Day Camps and Youth Services
216-593-6236
Dan Utley
Director of Camp Wise
216-593-6228
Rebecca Copeland
Director of Camp Wise Operations
216-593-6293
