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Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st)

Valley of the Sun JCC · $459/week

Shemesh Day Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children in grades K-8, focusing on Jewish values, arts, sports, and swimming at the Valley of ...

▌ Editor's read The Shemesh Day Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its programs for various age groups, including the Chaverim group for K-1st graders. The camp is operated by the Valley of the Sun JCC, indicating a nonprofit ownership structure. The JCC's Google reviews average 4.6 stars from 182 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child development, safety, and first aid. The program is a day camp, offering activities such as swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and Jewish culture. While not ACA accredited, the camp's affiliation with the JCC and its explicit mention of staff background checks are positive indicators. The camp's Instagram handle is @valleyofthesunjcc and its Facebook handle is valleyofthesunjcc.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–7
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, members receive a discount. Prices go up by $40 per week after April 1st.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st)

What ages does Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st) accept?
Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st) is open to children ages 5–7. 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 Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st) cost?
Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st) publishes $459/week for the standard session. USD, members receive a discount. Prices go up by $40 per week after April 1st. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st)'s hours?
Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st) runs 9:00 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 Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st)?
Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st) 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 Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st) provide lunch?
Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st) 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 Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Scottsdale?
Shemesh Day Camp - Chaverim (K-1st) is one of 13 traditional day camp camps in Scottsdale 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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