2025 information coming soon

Camp Hours

Summer Fun Days………………………….9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Camp Shemesh……………………………..9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
J Camp, L.I.T. & Full Day Premiere.….9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Morning Premiere Camps………………..9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Premiere Camps……………..1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Before Care…………………………………..7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
After Care……………………………………..4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Half Day Add-On, Afternoon.…………..12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Undernight…………………………………….4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m
Overnight………………………………………4:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
*Lunch hour is available for those attending a morning and afternoon premier camp on the same day.
**Kids attening Summer Fun Days or Camp who remain at the J after 4:15 p.m. will be auto enrolled into After Care at the daily drop-in rate. 

2025 information coming soon

SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP CHANGE
New Earlier Deadline for 2025 – Details Coming Soon
Financial assistance for Summer Camp at the Staenberg Omaha JCC may be available through the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Financial assistance recipients MUST be Jewish, but do not have to be members of the J. Applications required. Applications will be found on the JFO website. For more information contact Diane Walker at (402) 334-6551 or dwalker@jewishomaha.org.

Online Registration Only

Summer camp registrations will be online only
We strongly recommend that you set up your Daxko account in advance of camp registration opening.
For information on how to access / use your Daxko account, click HERE.
Camps fill quickly. We recommend you register as soon as possible once registration opens.
Register online via our registration software, Daxko.

Watch a quick video tutorial on how to register HERE

Registration Information

Registration Details
Current annual JCC membership is required for member pricing (on the date of registration through the camp term attending).
• One registration per camper must be completed.
• No changes to an existing registration can be made less than 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp.
• Registrations will not be accepted after the Wednesday two weeks prior to the start of the camp.

For valid registration:
• ALL information on registration form must be completed
• Appropriate deposit or payment must be turned in with registration
• JCC account must be in good standing

If you have questions on your Daxko account, please contact us!

Jared Schroedter, Client Services Manager
(402) 334-6452 |  jschroedter@jccomaha.org

Claire Holdforth, Client Services Associate
(402) 334-6419 | choldforth@jccomaha.org

Payment Information

Payment Information
• For registration to be complete, a $50 non-refundable deposit per child for each week of camp is required at the time of registration. Cash, check, or credit deposits are accepted.
• All Summer Fun Day registrations need to be paid in full at the time of registration.
• Payment plans are available if necessary.  Individuals who participate in the Payment Plan option are required to pay via automatic bank withdrawal or credit / debit card.
• A $50 nonrefundable deposit for each week of camp is required at time of registration. The balance remaining (your grand total minus the deposits) will be charged to your card / account on the following schedule:
• All camp weeks occurring in June will be paid April 1st
• All camp weeks occurring in July will be paid May 1st
• All camp fees must be paid in full by May 1, 2024.
• We do not offer prorated amounts for days missed.

Change Policy
• A $25 change fee may be assessed for switching camps after registration.
• A family may be subject to a $25 fee if subsequent changes are made. Change fees and any additional costs should be paid in full at the time of the change.
• Any registration changes must be made by May 1st, 2024. Changes will NOT be allowed after this deadline.
• Adding a camp is not considered a change and families will not be assessed a fee unless the change falls under the Late Fee Policy, see below.
• We will not change existing payment plans.

Late registration Fee Policy
If registrations occurs within two weeks of the camp or program start date, the following late registration fee will be applied:
– Summer Fun Days: $20 per child per day
– J Camps / Premiere Camps: $50 per child per camp
– Late registration is subject to camp director approval

Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please notify the Business Department of cancellations in writing. Written cancellations should be emailed to billing@jccomaha.org.
• No pro-rated or full refunds shall be permitted for any missed days. This includes the Half Day and Before/After Care add-ons.
• Cancellations made prior to May 1, 2024 will receive a credit on your account for your payment minus the $50 nonrefundable deposit to be used for future programs at the J.
• Any cancellation made after May 1, 2024 is not eligible for refund or credit.
• If registered participants do not show up for a program and have not notified staff, no refunds or credits will be given.

If you have questions, please contact us!

Jared Schroedter, Client Services Manager
(402) 334-6452 |  jschroedter@jccomaha.org

Claire Holdforth, Client Services Associate
(402) 334-6419 | choldforth@jccomaha.org

SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP CHANGE
New Earlier Deadline for 2025 – Details Coming Soon
Financial assistance for Summer Camp at the Staenberg Omaha JCC may be available through the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Financial assistance recipients MUST be Jewish, but do not have to be members of the J. Applications required. Applications will be found on the JFO website. For more information contact Diane Walker at (402) 334-6551 or dwalker@jewishomaha.org.

Available March 1st

This summer, we will manage all health forms, waivers, and contact information through the PlayerSpace system. All forms will be handled online and will be accessible to parents starting March 1st. Our JCC Discipline Policy Form and DHHS Parent Brochure Form must be downloaded, signed and then uploaded to your PlayerSpace account. Immunization records must be uploaded to your PlayerSpace account.  Completion of these forms are mandatory and must be completed before the first day of camp. Parents must fill out the red, Emergency contacts, tab on their PlayerSpace account and identify who is allowed to pick up your child(ern). Parents must complete the following forms for each child. These forms should be updated every year. If you have questions on these forms, contact Jacob Geltzer at (402) 334-6404 or jgeltzer@jccomaha.org.

• DHHS Parent Brochure

• JCC Youth Dept Discipline Policy

• Camper Allergy Plan

View Parent Manual HERE.

Additional information on what to bring, our Water & Swim Safety Policy, and our Lunch & Food Policy can be found in the camp Parent Manual. If you have questions please call Amanda Welsh at (402) 334-6409 or e-mail awelsh@jccomaha.org.

The health and safety of our campers is our top priority. We will continue to stay in touch with local health officials and monitor the current environment in relation to Covid-19. Health & safety protocols will implemented as needed, based on the health directives put in place by the Centers for Disease Control, our state government, and our local government. If you have questions concerning our Covid-19 policies and procedures please contact our camp directors.

Additional information, such as what to bring and camp policies, can be found in the parent manual. The manual will be available for download in early May. Completion of all camper health forms, medical authorization release, discipline policy and DHHS Parent Information Brochure for Licensed Child Care Form is mandatory. (Forms can be downloaded from the red “mandatory forms” tab on this page)  If you have questions please call Amanda Welsh at (402) 334-6409 or e-mail awelsh@jccomaha.org.