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Dance isn't just a form of art or entertainment; it's a powerful medium that offers a plethora of benefits, ranging from physical health to emotional well-being and beyond. Whether you sway to the rhythm of ballroom beats, tap into the quick steps of salsa, or find peace in the fluid motions of contemporary dance, incorporating dance into your life can be transformative. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of dance.

Does the idea of sitting at a desk all day make you feel physically sick? Are you happiest when spending time outside, being active, with other people? Do you enjoy working with a team of supportive, like-minded people? Are you a student looking for a seasonal job that is both enjoyable and will make a good addition to your resume? If the answer to any of those questions is "yes," then a job as a camp counselor might be the right fit for you. As a member of a summer camp staff team at a place like Siegel JCC, you'll get to experience a truly unique opportunity to grow as a leader and a person—while also having the time of your life. 

For parents of adolescents and pre-teens, the question of what to do with your kid over the summer can be a stressful one. Kids at that age are too old for daycare, but too young for a job. And while some older kids are trustworthy and mature enough to be left at home alone, many parents worry that leaving them to their own devices will keep them on their devices all day, every day—not a great way to spend a summer. 
Even as they mature, kids can still benefit from structured, positive activities, time to socialize, and supervision by trusted adults. If you're looking for something that checks all those boxes, summer camps for older kids offer all that and more. Here, we've outlined a few of the benefits of summer camp for teens and adolescents.

Last week the Siegel JCC, along with our fantastic community, were featured in the podcast, Unorthodox. Listen to interviews with Ivy Harlev, CEO of Siegel JCC, and other members of the community, on the first segment of Across the JEW.S.A. 

Looking for a summer camp in Wilmington, Delaware? These are our top 10!

Stuck on how to engage your kids over summer vacation? Here are our most engaging summer experiences - just for kids!

Looking for the best summer camps in Delaware? Check out our top 10!

Looking for the best value on summer camp for the kids? Check out our top 5!

Looking for a summer program for the kids? Check out our favorites!

Looking for a camp but need transportation? Here are our favorites!

Hear all about our top five amazing summer camp experiences at Camp JCC!

Looking for a summer camp with field trips? Here's our favorites!

Here are the top 5 best reasons why so many campers return to Camp JCC Delaware every year!

Here are the top five things kids love about Camp JCC!

Looking for fun Jewish experiences over the Summer? Look no further than our list of favorites!

Looking for more reasons to sign your child up for Camp JCC? We've got ten!

Working at a summer camp teaches important 21st Century Skills, and Camp JCC Delaware will tell you how to use them.

Looking for work at a camp for the summer? Check out the best places to work in Delaware!

If you needed more reasons to love the Siegel JCC, here's 10!

Looking for the best camps outside Philadelphia? Here are our favorites!

Proper customer services are a high priority at Camp JCC Delaware, and here's why.

Looking for a summer program for your teen? Here are a few of our favorites!