Camp Chaverim

Camp Chaverim is an ACA-accredited day camp in Newport News, VA, offering diverse summer programming for children from rising Kindergarten through 10th grade. As part of the United Jewish Communities (JCCA), the camp provides a structured and engaging environment where campers can build social skills and confidence through a wide variety of group activities.

The camp features a robust curriculum designed to engage different interests and sensory needs, including swimming, arts and crafts, athletics, cooking, STEM, and dramatic arts. For campers seeking physical challenges and teamwork, the program also includes an adventure ropes course and various teambuilding exercises, all within a supportive community setting.

Families can choose between one-week sessions or a full eight-week summer experience. The camp's programming also incorporates cultural elements, such as Shabbat, providing a meaningful and inclusive summer experience for participants.