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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 11–14

Shemesh Day Camp - Ruach (6th-8th)

Valley of the Sun JCC · $487/week

Shemesh Day Camp's Ruach program offers 6th-8th graders a traditional day camp experience with a focus on Jewish values, community, and diverse activities.

▌ Editor's read Shemesh Day Camp, including its Ruach program for 6th-8th graders, is operated by the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center (JCC), a non-profit organization. The website details a traditional day camp experience with activities like swimming, sports, arts, and Jewish culture. The JCC's Google reviews average 4.6 stars from 300 reviews, with many praising the facility and programs. The camp website states that all staff are background checked and trained in CPR and First Aid. While not ACA accredited, the camp benefits from being part of a larger, established community center. The program runs weekly sessions, with a cost of $487 per week, and emphasizes building community and Jewish identity among campers.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Shemesh Day Camp - Ruach (6th-8th) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 11–14
  • 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 - Ruach (6th-8th)

What ages does Shemesh Day Camp - Ruach (6th-8th) accept?
Shemesh Day Camp - Ruach (6th-8th) is open to children ages 11–14. 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 - Ruach (6th-8th) cost?
Shemesh Day Camp - Ruach (6th-8th) publishes $487/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 - Ruach (6th-8th)'s hours?
Shemesh Day Camp - Ruach (6th-8th) 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 - Ruach (6th-8th)?
Shemesh Day Camp - Ruach (6th-8th) 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 - Ruach (6th-8th) provide lunch?
Shemesh Day Camp - Ruach (6th-8th) 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 - Ruach (6th-8th) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Scottsdale?
Shemesh Day Camp - Ruach (6th-8th) 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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