Summer fun awaits
Shemesh Day Camp is More Than Just Camp
It’s the place where children of all ages grow, learn, play, and engage, together, as a community. The place where summer memories are made, and lifelong friendships are formed. The place where everyone feels at home.
Traditional Day Camp
Shemesh Traditional Day Camp offers a warm, inclusive environment for all campers. Our enriching program includes a variety of activities and experiences, such as art, makerspace, sports, swimming, cooking, field trips, and more.
Campers build friendships with fellow campers and find mentors in our counselors while having fun and making lasting memories!
Speciality Day Camps
New for Summer 2025, Shemesh Specialty Day Camps provide campers with the opportunity to concentrate on a particular interest, whether it’s something they’re already passionate about or wish to explore further.
These camps offer campers four hours each day in the company of peers who share similar interests, under the guidance of industry professionals. Specialty campers will join Traditional Shemesh Camp activities towards the end of the day, engaging in various Chug (elective) experiences.
Does camp include lunch and snacks?
We provide snacks twice a day and lunch only on Fridays (pizza, a side, and dessert). All food provided is kosher and nut free.
Can I purchase lunch for my child?
Yes, we work with Milk + Honey Café where you can purchase lunch for your camper(s) before 10am each day. Learn more and view their menu at milkandhoneyjcc.com.
Is there a sibling discount?
No, but we provide a one-day member and returning camper discount on 2/3/25. We also provide an early registration discount from February 3-April 15!
What is the staff-to-camper ratio?
Grades K-1 is a 1:6 ratio | Grades 2-4 is 1:8 ratio | Grades 5-10 is 1:10 ratio
What time is drop off and pick up?
Drop off is between 8:45-9:00am (AM Care is available starting at 7:30am for an additional charge). Pick up is between 3:45-4:00pm (PM Care is available until 5:30pm for an additional charge).
Do campers go on field trips and how do they get there?
Yes, we go on four all camp field trips! These include Play Places in Greater Phoenix on June 4, Herberger Theater to see ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ on June 18, Footprint Center for a Phoenix Mercury Game on July 9, and Harkins 101 for a movie on July 23. Ruach Unit for grades 6-8 go on weekly field trips and volunteer projects. For all field trips, PVUSD school buses are used.
Are you a licensed childcare facility?
Shemesh Day Camp is licensed by both the American Camp Association (ACA) and the Department of Health. ACA is an additional license assuring families that the camp(s) has made the commitment to a safe and nurturing environment for their children. ACA standards are recognized by the courts of law and government regulators as the standards of the camp community.
Do Shemesh Day Camp sessions sell out?
Yes! We strongly encourage you to register your camper before April 15. We often sell out and putting your deposit down per session saves your spot for your camper(s).
ACA Accredited
Shemesh Day Camp maintains ACA accreditation through annual compliance statements, an Annual Accreditation Report, and a peer review every 3-5 years.
- Safety First: All Youth Staff undergo background checks, fingerprint clearance, and are certified in CPR, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed. Ongoing training ensures top-quality care.
- Licensed Excellence: Accredited by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS).
- Security: High-rated security measures ensure camper safety at all times.
Join Our Team!
We’re on the hunt for an up-and-coming rockstar digital creator who sees the world through a lens and can capture the moments that make summer camp transformational for both campers and counselors.
If you’re a college student studying digital media, social media, photojournalism, broadcasting and production, etc., this is an awesome way to spend summer and build your portfolio.