Invest in Your Camp With JCamp 180!
Upcoming Fall 2026/2027 Offerings
JCamp 180 Enrollment Program 
New for 2026! Join JCamp 180 for a day camp focused Enrollment Sprint at the Fall Jewish Day Camp Conference. Bring your team to spend time evaluating your current enrollment practices, identify areas for growth, and create a plan that will help you focus your efforts for Summer 2027. The sprint will involve light prework to get ready and two follow up sessions.
Who It's For: Professional staff responsible for recruitment/retention at day camps; participation is limited to 8 camps. At least one team member must attend the Jewish Day Camp Conference in person at JCC Camps at Medford from October 12-14, 2026. *Note: October 12 is a pre-conference day. The Jewish Day Camp Conference formally begins on October 13.
Applications Due
August 31, 2026
Program Starts
September 29, 2026
Program Goal
Measurably increase recruitment and retention in both the short- and long term.
Participation Requirements
This enrollment program is designed for day camp team members who are the primary recruiters for the camp (Assistant Directors, Program Directors, Parent Liaisons, etc). At least one member of the team must attend the in-person sessions at the Fall Jewish Day Camp Conference at JCC Camps at Medford in October.
Format
This program begins with an introductary online session on September 29, 2026 for all participating camps. At least one member of the team must attend the in-person sessions at the Fall Jewish Day Camp Conference at JCC Camps at Medford: a pre-conference, in-person session on Monday, October 12 and programming throughout the conference on Tuesday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 14. Participants can take advantage of self-guided content after the conference and until a final in-person meet-up and sharing at Foundation for Jewish Camp's Leaders Assembly in Baltimore in January.
JCamp 180 Enrollment Program
A cohort-based online program for overnight* camp professionals responsible for camper recruitment and retention. The 6-day sprint October 7-9, 19-21 (with monthly follow-up presentations) provides time, space, and accountability partnership for camps to evaluate/update their enrollment plan and define 3-5 specific projects to grow their enrollment over the next year.
Who It's For: Professional staff responsible for recruitment/retention at overnight* camps; participation is limited to 8 camps.
Applications Due
August 31, 2026
Program Starts
October 7, 2026
Program Goal
Measurably increase recruitment and retention in both the short- and long term.
Participation Requirements
Enrollment GSD (Gather, Strategize, Deliver) is designed for camp team members who are the primary recruiters for the camp (Assistant Directors, Program Directors, Parent Liaisons, etc). The sprint component is designed to be a participatory activity for the greater camp team, with several check-in sessions with the Camp Director/CEO to ensure buy-in and long-term viability.
Format
The enrollment program begins with an intensive 6-day sprint October 7-9, 19-21 to evaluate current practices and identify project areas. Camps will walk away with a completed poster outlining their big plans and topics. It continues with four monthly online gatherings (Dates TBD). Throughout the program, participants will have opportunities to get feedback and wisdom from fellow camp professionals and a JCamp 180 coach.
*In 2026, the online Enrollment GSD cohort is limited to overnight camps. Day camps are invited to participate in the in-person Enrollment GSD cohort. See below for more information.
Camp GPS
An accelerated 3-month online strategic planning process for day or overnight camp teams to define their future vision, strategic direction, and goals; also to refresh a previous plan that has expired or lacks current relevance.
Who It's For: A small team (5-8 members) comprised of a diverse mix of senior staff and volunteers; participation is limited.
Applications Due
October 15, 2026
Program Starts
November 10, 2026
Program Goal
Determine your camp’s strategic priorities and set the organization’s course for the next 3+ years.
Participation Requirements
Team participation, including professional and lay leadership. We recommend a strategic planning team of 5-8, comprised of a diverse mix of senior staff and volunteers all of whom are committed to the long-term success of camp. Teams must include the camp director and at least one board or committee member.
Format
9 live online webinars/work sessions for camp teams plus group coaching calls for Team Leaders.
Leadership Engagement and Advancement Program (LEAP)
A cohort-based, 10-month program providing skill-and capacity-building training to chairs/vice chairs of boards or camp committees of overnight and day camps to empower them to lead their organizations. Small grants are available to participants to enact governance plans developed in the program.
Who It's For: Current board chair or vice chair of camp board/committee; participation is limited to 12 individuals.
Applications Due
October 30, 2026
Program Starts
January 31, 2027
Program Goal
Build camp capacity by helping board and camp committee chairs/vice chairs practice healthy, creative, and responsible governance.
Participation Requirements
Participants must be the current Board Chair or Vice Chair of a JCamp 180-affiliated camp (one participant per camp).
Format
3 retreats (winter launch in-person; spring in-person; online fall conclusion), individual coaching calls, and quarterly coaching calls with the whole cohort.
Major Gifts for Your Camp 
A year-long online program focusing on what works in successful major gifts fundraising and applying it to your camp. Participants will develop a major gifts action plan during weekly sessions in January and February, and then work their plan with continued learning, coaching, and peer support during monthly calls throughout the year.
Who It's For: A team (3+ participants), including at least 1 professional and lay leader who are fundraising champions for camp. No prior major gifts experience is required. This program will be most successful for camps that have a fundraising plan and infrastructure in place.
Applications Due
December 4, 2026
Program Starts
January 2027
Program Goal
Develop a major gifts action plan to help build a sustainable major gifts program.
Participation Requirements
Team participation, including at least 1 professional and lay leader who are fundraising champions for camp.
Format
Six online sessions January and February 2027 focusing on learning the fundamentals and related tools for successful major gifts programs. Monthly online group follow-ups from March-May 2027 and September-November 2027.