School’s Out Camp

2025 -2026 School’s Out Programs

High-Quality, Fun Camp Programming and Jewish Education

When schools are closed, and parents need to be at work, Makom Community is here with FUN camp programming and learning for kids. All of our camp days run from 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM and are complete with outside playtime, healthy snacks, and fabulous activities! Makom Community camp days are created for kiddos ages 4 and up. Our individual camp days throughout the school year are $90. Please note that prices increase to $100 for camp days a week prior to their start date.

At camp, you can expect your kiddo to:

  • Connect, grow, and play.
  • Participate in team building exercises, crafts, movement games, improv, and dance.
  • Work collaboratively on larger-scale placemaking and community-building projects.
  • Explore Philly’s many parks, museums, murals, splash pads, and more.
  • Bring in the light of Shabbat on Fridays.

Upcoming School’s Out Camps:

Camp Days for the 2026-2027 school year:

  • Friday, September 18
  • Monday, October 12
  • Tuesday, November 3
  • Wednesday, November 11
  • Monday, November 16
  • Friday, January 15
  • Friday, January 29
  • Friday, February 12
  • Wednesday, March 10
  • Monday, March 22
  • Tuesday, March 23
  • Wednesday, March 24
  • Thursday, March 25
  • Friday, March 26
  • Thursday, April 15
  • Monday, May 17
  • Tuesday, May 18

Camp Weeks:

June & August Camp enrollment is now open

What do friendship bracelets, team building games, beaded key chains, freeze dance, and field trips all have in common? They’re all on the agenda for this summer’s School’s Out Camps at Makom Community! This summer, the theme is pure CAMP, and we are dusting off all the old favs. Register today for June and/or August camp, and get ready to wish you could join your kids at camp! Summer Camp costs $525, which includes the price of Franklin Institute admission. Please note that the price will increase by $50 one week before the Monday of that camp week.

  • June Camp 2026:
    Monday, June 15 – Friday, June 19
  • August Camp 2026:
    Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21

 

Sample Camp Schedule:

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Drop off & Soft Start: Campers can be dropped off anytime in this timeframe. They will start their morning with board games, LEGOs, and art.
10:00 AM
Welcome and Snack: Morning snack is provided and campers and staff take some time to get to know each other, settle in, start their day, and maybe sing a song!
10:30 AM
Tefilah: Prayer, Music, and Movement: Tefilah at Makom includes singing and moving with the music—jumping, dancing, and contextualizing the text of prayers through the use of gestures and sign language to provide deeper understanding.
11:00 AM
Activity Block: Campers launch into our camp theme of the day.
12:00 PM
Lunch: Provided by the campers’ family.
1:00 PM
Outside Time: We will either head to the local Playground or the Library, depending on the weather.
2:30 PM
Snack & Rest and Relaxation: After so much time outside and an action-packed schedule, campers have the opportunity to rest and relax. Campers at Makom are typically found during this time reading stories with an educator, building a fort to relax in, or finding some quiet space to play.
3:15 PM
Afternoon Activities: More games, activities, and baking!
3:45 PM 
Electives: Campers will choose from a variety of activities.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 
Relaxation Stations & Pick up: Campers are picked up by 6:00 PM.
Have any questions? Feel free to reach out to Ash Fisher-Tannenbaum, Assistant Director of Learning Lab.
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