Summer Camp

Enrollment Begins:

February 3, 2025 -families who participated in the 2024 summer camp February 10, 2025 -new families

Registration Tips

We are excited to announce our 2025 summer camp season dates, themes and details for JPH Organization at Ferry Hill. Join us for an unforgettable summer camp experience at JPH at Ferry Hill, where we embrace an unplugged and natural environment along the pristine South River. With 60 years of history, our camp is built on beautiful traditions of community, friendship, and wholesome activities, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for children to thrive.

Mark your calendars today and let your child experience the magic of summer in a natural setting where friendships flourish, memories are made, and personal growth takes center stage.

 Weekly Camp Fee:

Week 1 $375.00 (4 days)

Week 2 through 7 $400.00 (each)

• A 50% deposit is required upon registration. The balance is due by May 31, 2025. Payment plans are available and listed on JPH’s Active site (to be launched upon registration dates).
• A sibling discount is provided for families registering their 3rd child and more. The discount is $50 per child per week for 3rd child or more.
• A 100% refund is given with cancellation prior to May 31, 2025, minus a $25 administration fee per week cancelled. 
• A 50% refund is given for cancellations from June 1, 2025 to June 27, 2025, minus a $25 administration fee per week cancelled.
• Cancellations after June 27, 2025 do not receive a refund unless we are able to fill your child’s spot. A 50% refund will be given the spot is filled. Please note it is difficult to fill spots as the summer progresses as children tend to be scheduled in other activities. 
• Cancellations must be received in writing via email to camp@jphcommunity.org (voicemails are not valid for cancellation).

Weekly Camp Dates & Themes:

Week 1:

6/30/2025 - 7/3/2025

Party Around the World: Celebration of Cultures → "Celebrate You: A Wellness Festival"

This camp week focuses on joy, cultural appreciation, and emotional well-being through fun, diverse activities and celebrations. Campers explore various self-care traditions from around the world, helping them connect with themselves and others.

Wellness Focus: Joy, cultural appreciation, social connection, emotional well-being.

Week 2:

7/7/2025 - 7/11/2025

Olympic Week → "The Wellness Games: Strength, Balance, and Team Spirit"

The Olympic spirit comes to life in this camp through physical and mental challenges that promote teamwork, physical fitness, and personal growth. Campers focus on setting goals, supporting each other, and celebrating achievements, big and small.

Wellness Focus: Physical fitness, teamwork, goal-setting, self-esteem.

Week 3:

7/14/2025 - 7/18/2025

Barnyard Palooza → "Farm to Heart: Growing Wellness Together"

This camp connects kids with nature, animals, and the importance of caring for the environment and themselves. The focus is on nurturing emotional and physical well-being through outdoor activities, animal care, and farm-to-table experiences.

Wellness Focus: Nature connection, emotional healing, physical activity, nurturing.

Week 4:

7/21/2025 - 7/25/2025

Welcome to the Big Top → "The Circus of Self-Discovery"

The circus is all about fun, overcoming challenges, and supporting each other. This camp focuses on building emotional resilience and self-confidence, using circus arts and teamwork to foster a sense of joy, creativity, and mindfulness.

Wellness Focus: Emotional resilience, confidence building, mindfulness, stress relief.

Week 5:

7/28/2025 - 8/1/2025

Nature Unleashed → "Wild at Heart: Wellness in the Wilderness"

 In this camp, children are encouraged to explore the outdoors and tap into their innate resilience, curiosity, and creativity. With activities like nature hikes, mindfulness in nature, and outdoor challenges, campers strengthen both body and mind while connecting to the natural world.

Wellness Focus: Nature connection, physical health, emotional resilience, mindfulness.

Week 6:

8/4/2025 - 8/8/2025

Shark Tank Week → "The Innovators of Self-Care"

 Campers work as teams to “pitch” ideas that promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Whether it’s creating a new wellness activity or designing a mindfulness app, this week is all about nurturing creativity, leadership, and self-care skills.

Wellness Focus: Creativity, problem-solving, leadership, self-care.

Week 7:

8/11/2025 - 8/15/2025

Camp Got Talent → "Unleashing Your Inner Strength"

 This week encourages campers to explore their unique talents while focusing on personal growth and self-expression. Through performances, art, and talent showcases, campers learn to celebrate their individual strengths and build confidence.

Wellness Focus: Confidence, self-expression, emotional health, self-esteem.

Early Care Program:

Week 1- Monday through Thursday

● 8 am to 9 am

● $80.00

● Week 2 through 7

● 8 am to 9 am

● $100 each week

Beginner Swimming Lessons:

7/7/2025 to 7/17/2025

Monday through Thursday (8 total lessons) led by certified lifeguards. Focus on basics for beginners from entering the pool, to breathing, to going underwater, floating and basic swim. Lifeguards will adapt to swimmers ability after day 1 assessment.

● 3:15 pm to 3:45 pm

● Fridays reserved for make up due to weather conditions

● Campers will be escorted to the pool for lessons

● Kids not attending camp may be dropped off prior to lesson start

Counselor-in-Training Program (CIT):

This program is all about helping your kid become a great leader, mentor, and role model for younger kids. As a CIT, they will learn important skills to help them build confidence, work with others, and make a difference.

CIT Training Focus:

• Being a Leader: Learn how to guide and inspire others by setting a good example and helping your group succeed.

• Staying Organized: Learn how to plan fun activities, keep things running smoothly, and manage your time well.

• Solving Problems: Learn how to recognize disagreements, fix problems, and help everyone work together.

• Creating Activities: Participate in designing and leading games, crafts, and other fun things kids will love.

• Taking Care of Others: Learn how to notice when someone might need help or support and how to create a safe and happy environment for everyone.

• Asking for Help: Learn to recognize when you need advice or support from a JPH staff member or counselor.

• Growing Yourself: A focus on growth as a person by learning new skills, building confidence, and becoming the best version of yourself.

The program is a 2-year program (CIT 1 and CIT 2). Orientation is one week and the registered CIT receives two additional weeks to train and practice and learn while working with the groups and rotations under the supervision of a JPH staff member and counselors.

Program Fee: $475

Includes Orientation and 2 additional weeks.

Supplemental weeks are offered and fees are listed in ACTIVE upon registration.