The Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford offers Jewish community summer camps in West Hartford, including Camp Shalom–a day camp in the woods along the Farmington River for children in kindergarten through 10th grade–and Sports Jams specialty sports camps for grades 1-12 of all skill levels. Programs mix traditional camp activities, sports, and outdoor recreation.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Mandell JCC directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Toni KarnesThe BEST!!!!Great gym, pool, exercise classes, spa services, and the staff is the greatest. Knowledgeable helpful and caring about your progress and health. THE BEST. EVERYBODY SHOULD JOIN - TODAY
★★★★★Jim CepWe signed up for Music Classes on Saturday mornings with Miss Lexi, for our 18month old granddaughter. The music classes aren’t just for fun, they are for basic fundamental learning of music beats,tones and rhythm. Parents and grandparents of the children are also part of the learning as we all sing, dance and play with musical instruments together. I would highly recommend these music classes to anybody who has a young child who they are looking for a fun activity and a Saturday that would help their child be exposed to music. Miss Lexi and the folks that work this program are phenomenal. We took our other grandchild there an hour taking our second grandchild.
★★★★★Avi Smith-RapaportA phenomenal organization doing so much for the community and families. The gym is second to none with tons of machines and equipment for all levels. The pool is one of my favorite parts of the jcc. It's a great pool and very well maintained. I highly recommend looking into all that it has to offer. If you have little ones there are many classes and swim lessons and things like that and if you're older there's nice things to do to relax like a nice sauna after a long day in the pool area
★★★★★Marianne OrzechowskiGorgeous community center. The youth theater show was spectacular!! Chase Art Gallery within is pristine and poignant. So much offered there! Adult Wellness/Firness, children's recreation, social impact and gatherings. Kudos to this vital community!
★★★Corey RothI joined recently, and honestly, the experience has been a big adjustment. The number of rules in place here is overwhelming, especially around the pool area. It feels like you can’t walk ten feet without being scolded by the staff for something. I’ve been used to gyms with a more relaxed atmosphere, like BigSky, where I never felt like I was constantly under scrutiny. While I understand the need for some rules, the sheer volume here makes it hard to enjoy the space without feeling like you’re being watched all the time. If you’re used to a more laid-back gym, this might not be the right fit. Will post an update soon.