Blog

This past year has been a transformative one at the J. Across our campus, we’ve invested in meaningful renovations designed to enhance the way our community gathers, moves, relaxes, and connects. Each project was approached with intention, care, and a deep understanding that the J is not just a facility—it is a shared home for our community.

To kids, a shaded grove, a sandbox, or just a patch of grass can feel like the world’s biggest classroom. For young children, time outside is more than a break from screens — it is a proven way to build healthier bodies, sharper minds, and stronger social skills.

Summer camp is more than just a place for children to enjoy the great outdoors — it's a transformative experience that helps kids develop crucial life skills. Among the most valuable of these are social skills and team-building abilities, which play a critical role in a child's emotional and intellectual growth.