2021 Summer Camp Dates: June 21–July 30, 2021
Children ages 2–4 years: Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Thursday
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Synagogue Membership Not Required
(For children ages 2–4 years)
Synagogue Membership Not Required
Looking for a great Jewish summer camp in New York for kids 2-to-4-years-old? Staffed by our experienced teachers, the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Early Childhood Center summer program is available both for children enrolled in the school and neighborhood children who are interested in a fun, warm environment that fosters learning through play. The program gives children access to many of the school’s resources such as our rooftop playground, terrace, indoor playroom, art studio and state-of-the-art water machine. Children can look forward to summer projects, outdoor gardening experiences, community themed days like “Pajama Day,” and weekly Zoom Shabbat celebrations.
For children who attend the ECC year-round, the summer program provides an opportunity to build relationships with teachers and peers they’ll see during the upcoming school year within a familiar environment.
For more information on the extensive COVID-19 health and safety protocols currently in place at the ECC, click here. Please note these protocols may be updated for camp.
Juniors Camp Programs
Juniors Separation (18 months–2.5 years)
Tuesdays and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m
Tentative: Juniors Non-Separation (15 months–2.3 years)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Priority is given to families entering the ECC in the fall. Registration for Juniors will open in March.
Our Juniors Program offers an opportunity for incoming toddlers joining the ECC community to get to know the school environment, begin to become comfortable with classroom routines, and meet other children and teachers they’ll be seeing in the coming school year. The Juniors Program is also a wonderful taste of the ECC for those interested in learning more about our school. Traditionally, a grown-up accompanies each child for this program. In light of current health requirements, we plan to offer a separation option for children 18 months and older. We will revisit the possibility of non-separation option for children as young as 15 months later this spring.
Summer Camp will begin on Monday, June 21, 2021, and run through Friday, July 30, 2021. Camp will be three or five days a week, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please note, class times may be adjusted to 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. to allow for staggered arrival and drop-off of children. Children may attend weekly for a minimum of two consecutive weeks or for the full six-week session.
These classes are designed for children that have already attended a school separation program. Classes may be mixed-age depending on enrollment.
Registration for summer 2021 is now open!
Please contact Melissa Hume at mhume@swfs.org or (212) 877-4050, ext. 264, if you have any questions or to learn more about this Jewish summer program.
Registration Fee
- Members: $70 (non-refundable); $95 after March 21, 2021
- Non-Members: $85 (non-refundable); $110 after March 21, 2021
- Deposit: $200 (non-refundable and credited toward tuition)
Register for six weeks by February 8 to get early-bird rates!
Registration forms are due by Friday, March 21, 2021. Forms received after this date will require an additional $25 to be processed. Summer Program fees must be paid in full by May 28, 2021, and are non-refundable.
Weekly Rates
Five Days Per Week, Monday–Friday
- Member rate: $860/week
- Non-Member rate: $940/week
Three Days Per Week, Tuesday–Thursday
- Member rate: $560/week
- Non-Member rate: $590/week
Full Session (Six Weeks) Rates
Five Days Per Week, Monday–Friday
- Member rate: $4,980 ($4,860 by February 8)
- Non-Member rate: $5,470 ($5,350 by February 8)
Three Days Per Week, Tuesday–Thursday
- Member rate: $3,325 ($3,250 by February 8)
- Non-Member rate: $3,490 ($3,410 by February 8)
Juniors Program (Six Weeks) Rates
Separation, Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Member rate: $1,260
- Non-Member rate: $1,350
Tentative: Non-Separation, Mondays and Wednesdays
- TBA
For more information, contact Melissa Hume at (212) 877-4050, ext. 264 or mhume@swfs.org.