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Bender JCC of Greater Washington: Campers splash down and cool off in the water play area. ( Photos Courtesy of Camp Lessans JCC at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington)
Pozez JCC: Staff at Pozez JCC’s Horizon Day Camp-Metro DC entertain the campers.(Photos Courtesy of Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia)
Pozez JCC: Shy Ashkenazi, Pozez JCC’s shaliach, leads Shabbat songs at Camp Achva (Courtesy of Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia).
Pozez JCC: Campers at the Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia’s Camp Achva enjoy outdoor activities like soccer. (Photos Courtesy of Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia)
Edlavitch DCJCC: Campers visit a climbing park at Stead Park in Washington. (Photos courtesy of the Edlavitch DCJCC)
Edlavitch DCJCC: Campers are excited to arrive on the first day of camp (Photos courtesy of the Edlavitch DCJCC).
Edlavitch DCJCC: Campers beat the heat and take swim lessons in EDCJCC’s indoor pool. (Photos Courtesy of Camp Lessans JCC at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington)
Ramah Day Camp Greater DC: Campers participate in daily morning prayers. (Courtesy of Ramah Day Camp Greater DC)
Ramah Day Camp Greater DC: Campers reach new heights on a climbing tower. (Courtesy of Ramah Day Camp Greater DC)
Ramah Day Camp Greater DC: A camper helps keep Camp Ramah’s garden tidy. (Courtesy of Ramah Day Camp Greater DC)
In the third pandemic-era summer, and the first in which children under 12 are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, things may finally getting back to normal at Washington-area day camps.
Day campers in Maryland, Northern Virginia and the District are once again enjoying swimming, archery, arts and crafts and, of course, climbing towers and ziplines. Thanks to our community camps for sharing the fun with WJW readers.


