Barbara & Sanford Orkin Teen Camps
With teen-specific camps like cooking and art, your teen will continue to grow as an individual while creating friendships and memories worthy of a thousand smiley face emojis. We are offering several Travel Camps, where spaces are limited and camps will fill quickly!
If you are a first-time family, click here for all you need to know about your teen’s first summer at MJCCA Day Camps!
Staff-in-Training (SIT)
Rising 9th Graders
The MJCCA Summer Leadership Institute is a dynamic, hands-on program designed for 9th graders to be the best Staff-in-Training (SITs). Participants will gain real-world experience working with campers at MJCCA Day Camps, bringing energy and creativity to the day while developing valuable leadership skills.
Staff-in-Training (SITs) will meet twice weekly in cohort sessions featuring influential community leaders, focusing on leadership development, best practices for working with children, and turning leadership ideas into action. The program also includes field trips designed to strengthen social
bonds and provide opportunities for meaningful mitzvah community service projects, offering participants a chance to apply their new skills and earn community service hours.
With a focus on mental health, personal strengths development, and addressing community needs, the MJCCA Summer Leadership Institute equips teens with the tools they need to become compassionate, innovative leaders. By bridging traditional education with immersive, camp-like experiences, the program ensures that participants remain engaged and prepared for future leadership roles in camp and the greater Jewish Atlanta community.
Learn More About Our SIT Program
The SIT program is a proud partner of JumpSpark, The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s teen initiative, and is not eligible for financial assistance or the Multiple-Week Discount. MJCCA Day Camps registration and refund policies also apply to the SIT program. Additionally, MJCCA Day Camps will not issue any credits or refunds if you are terminated from the SIT program at any point during the summer. SIT participants are placed in a Camp Isidore Alterman group with limited spots. The deadline to register is May 15, 2025.
Teen Chaverim
Rising 7th–12th Graders with Special Needs
Our Teen Chaverim Program includes staff experienced in working with children with special needs, a low camper-to-staff ratio, and access to our camp activities. Each week will be a new small group cohort of campers.
As part of their curriculum, Chaverim campers have an amazing time running the camp Shuk, modeled after an Israeli marketplace. Younger campers exchange shekels (coins) for goodies like entertaining toys and delicious snacks. Shopping helps strengthen decision-making and social skills for campers. For our Chaverim campers, the Shuk fosters independence, helps improve communication skills, increases pride, offers responsibility, and gives them the chance to chat with fellow campers. Please Note: A minimum number of campers enrolled in this program is required.
Before registering for the Inclusion Program or Teen Chaverim, parents of new campers must contact Sarah Koenig to learn about our application process. We will work with your family and evaluate your child’s current placement to best determine if a facilitator is needed. Spaces will fill quickly, so be sure to secure your child’s spot when registration opens in January.
Learn More About Our Teen Chaverim Program
