Now in its 6th year, J. Academy Camp is a unique sleepover camp for kids (ages 8 to 16) from Russian-speaking Jewish families in the GTA. This year, J. Academy Camp will be held at on the scenic grounds of Camp Northland, situated in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands, near the southern boundary of Canada’s famed Algonquin Park. The campers will enjoy a 12-day educational session.

 

The camp aims to connect teens from Russian-speaking families, introduce them to the Jewish world’s culture and help them discover their Jewish roots through their personal engagements in various creative arts, interactive activities and sports. Through an innovative variety of informal educational and recreational experiences, campers will explore and deepen their relationships with their own roots and backgrounds.

Our J.Academy educational team is made up of young adults between 18 and 30 who all come from a Jewish Russian-speaking background, from both Israel and Canada. The unique, multiple identities of the educational staff fosters a meaningful connection in the kids with their culture as well as various art and social disciplines.

 

At J.Academy, campers get a chance to be involved in different Chugim, including photography, design, theatre, dance, music, journalism and advertising. Each of the Faculties offers an equal opportunity to explore, study and experiment with new artistic and social disciplines.

In addition to the stimulating educational programs, every day, campers choose from among many amazing activity options, such as land and water sports (including tennis, soccer, baseball, mini golf, volleyball, water skiing, canoeing and kayaking, among others), nature, arts and crafts and more!