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Our Programs

Upcoming Offerings

Camp GPS

LEAP - Leadership Engagement and Advancement Program

Enrollment Program

Major Gifts for Your Camp

Fall 2026/2027

At A Glance

Enrollment Program

The JCamp 180 Enrollment Program is designed to give camps the tools to increase both the retention of current campers and the recruitment of new families.

Enrollment GSD for Day Camps

Join JCamp 180 for a day camp focused Enrollment Sprint at the Fall Jewish Day Camp Conference. 

Bring your team to spend time evaluating your current enrollment practices, identify areas for growth, and create a plan that will help you focus your efforts for Summer 2027. The sprint will involve light prework to get ready and two follow up sessions.

*Note: October 12 is a pre-conference day. The Jewish Day Camp Conference formally begins on October 13.

Applications Due

August 31, 2026

Program Starts

September 29, 2026

Program Goal

Measurably increase recruitment and retention in both the short- and long term.

Professional staff responsible for recruitment/retention at day camps; participation is limited to 8 camps. At least one team member must attend the Jewish Day Camp Conference in person at JCC Camps at Medford from October 12-14, 2026


Register For The Day Camp Conference

This enrollment program is designed for day camp team members who are the primary recruiters for the camp (Assistant Directors, Program Directors, Parent Liaisons, etc). At least one member of the team must attend the in-person sessions at the Fall Jewish Day Camp Conference at JCC Camps at Medford in October.

Note:

Overnight camps can apply for the online sprint.

Online Sprint Application More Details

To learn more about the program visit

Enrollment for GSD Day Camps

For other questions about the program,

Email Elizabeth Kaplan

Enrollment GSD for Overnight Camps

A cohort-based online program for overnight* camp professionals responsible for camper recruitment and retention.

The 6-day sprint October 7-9, 19-21 (with monthly follow-up presentations) provides time, space, and accountability partnership for camps to evaluate/update their enrollment plan and define 3-5 specific projects to grow their enrollment over the next year.

Applications Due

August 31, 2026

Program Starts

October 7, 2026

Program Goal

Measurably increase recruitment and retention in both the short- and long term.

Professional staff responsible for recruitment/retention at overnight* camps; participation is limited to 8 camps.

Enrollment GSD (Gather, Strategize, Deliver) is designed for camp team members who are the primary recruiters for the camp (Assistant Directors, Program Directors, Parent Liaisons, etc). The sprint component is designed to be a participatory activity for the greater camp team, with several check-in sessions with the Camp Director/CEO to ensure buy-in and long-term viability.

To learn more about the program visit

Enrollment for GSD Overnight Camps

For other questions about the program,

Contact Ari Polsky

Camp GPS

Applications for the 2026/2027 cohort of Camp GPS are open!

Apply by October 16, 2026. 

An accelerated 3-month online strategic planning process for day or overnight camp teams to define their future vision, strategic direction, and goals; also to refresh a previous plan that has expired or lacks current relevance. 

Applications Due

October 15, 2026

Program Starts

November 10, 2026

Program Goal

Determine your camp’s strategic priorities and set the organization’s course for the next 3+ years.

A small team (5-8 members) comprised of a diverse mix of senior staff and volunteers; participation is limited. 

Team participation, including professional and lay leadership. We recommend a strategic planning team of 5-8, comprised of a diverse mix of senior staff and volunteers all of whom are committed to the long-term success of camp. Teams must include the camp director and at least one board or committee member.

To learn more about the program visit

Enrollment for CampGPS

For other questions about the program,

Contact Us

LEAP

Applications for the 2027 cohort of LEAP are open!

Apply by October 30, 2026. 

A cohort-based, 10-month program providing skill-and capacity-building training to chairs/vice chairs of boards or camp committees of overnight and day camps to empower them to lead their organizations. Small grants are available to participants to enact governance plans developed in the program.

Applications Due

October 30, 2026

Program Starts

January 31, 2027

Program Goal

Build camp capacity by helping board and camp committee chairs/vice chairs practice healthy, creative, and responsible governance.

Current board chair or vice chair of camp board/committee; participation is limited to 12 individuals.

Participants must be the current Board Chair or Vice Chair of a JCamp 180-affiliated camp (one participant per camp).

To learn more about the program visit

Enrollment for Leadership Engagement and Advancement Program

For other questions about the program,

Contact Us

Major Gifts

Applications for the 2027 cohort of Major Gifts for Your Camp are open! 

Apply by December 4, 2026.

 A year-long online program focusing on what works in successful major gifts fundraising and applying it to your camp. Participants will develop a major gifts action plan during weekly sessions in January and February, and then work their plan with continued learning, coaching, and peer support during monthly calls throughout the year.

Applications Due

December 4, 2026

Program Starts

January 2027

Program Goal

Develop a major gifts action plan to help build a sustainable major gifts program.

A team (3+ participants), including at least 1 professional and lay leader who are fundraising champions for camp. No prior major gifts experience is required. This program will be most successful for camps that have a fundraising plan and infrastructure in place. 

Team participation, including at least 1 professional and lay leader who are fundraising champions for camp. 

To learn more about the program visit

Enrollment for Major Gifts for Your Camp

For other questions about the program,

Contact Us