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Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5)

Ottawa West · $570/week

The Soloway JCC Junior Friends camp in Ottawa offers a day camp experience for children aged 3-5, focusing on Jewish values, outdoor play, and creative activ...

▌ Editor's read The Soloway JCC website loads as a legitimate community center offering various programs, including summer camps. Google reviews for 'Soloway JCC' show a strong rating of 4.6 stars based on 222 reviews, with themes often praising the community atmosphere, diverse programming, and friendly staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo a criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening. The Junior Friends camp is a day program specifically designed for children aged 3-5, emphasizing outdoor play, arts and crafts, and Jewish culture. The Soloway JCC operates as a non-profit organization. The camp's 'Nut Aware' policy is clearly stated, indicating a commitment to camper safety regarding allergies.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5) is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. community/rec center programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9, Canada
  • Phone: (613) 798-9818
  • Cost notes: CAD. Non-member full-day rate approximately $475-$570/week. Member rates lower. Half-day available for age 3. Ages 4-5 full day only. 25% deposit required.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5)

What ages does Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5) accept?
Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5) is open to children ages 3–5. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5) cost?
Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5) publishes $570/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5)'s hours?
Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5) runs 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5)?
Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5) provide lunch?
Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5) compare to other community/rec center camps in Ottawa?
Soloway JCC Ottawa – Junior Friends (Ages 3-5) is one of 8 community/rec center camps in Ottawa that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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