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TNT (Top Notch Teens)

Teens (Grades 7-8)

Experience all day fun with your friends this summer at TNT! Connecting, learning, and leading are the goals of this popular program for middle schoolers.

Overview

Summer 2025! TNT campers will choose their own adventure by selecting one of our two different tracks. In the afternoon, all campers can continue to pursue their passion by trying their hand at sports, art, and other fun elective tracks. TNT includes special events, an overnight at the JCC and a trip to Hershey Park.

2025 Camp Dates

June 23-August 15

Times
Monday-Friday | 9:00am-4:00pm

Options

TNT “VOLUNTEENS” (Two four-week sessions)

Weeks 1 to 4: June 23-July 18 (No camp July 4)
Weeks 5 to 8: July 21-August 15

As TNT Volunteens, teens spend the morning learning the value of giving back by earning community service hours by volunteering each morning in the JCC pre-school (Noah’s Ark Camp). This track will earn approximately 60 hours of community service during each 4-week session.

Inclusion Program
Children with a range of learning, developmental, social, emotional and/or physical challenges are paired with trained staff enabling them to successfully participate in all camp activities alongside their peers. Space is limited. Additional charges will apply. If you have a child with special needs that would benefit from participating in our program please contact Stephanie Ziman at 410.559.3515 or sziman@jcc.org to find out about available Inclusion openings.

TNT Day Camp (Four-Two week sessions)

Weeks 1 and 2: June 23-July 4 (No camp July 4)
Weeks 3 and 4: July 7-18
Weeks 5 and 6: July 21-August 1
Weeks 7 and 8: August 4-15

Don’t want your day camp experience to end? Enjoy your favorite day camp activities all morning long! Activities will include J Day favorites such as archery, zipline, arts and crafts, and many more. This track will not earn community service hours.

Inclusion Program
Children with a range of learning, developmental, social, emotional and/or physical challenges are paired with trained staff enabling them to successfully participate in all camp activities alongside their peers. Space is limited. Additional charges will apply. If you have a child with special needs that would benefit from participating in our program please contact Stephanie Ziman at 410.559.3515 or sziman@jcc.org to find out about available Inclusion openings.

TNT was a great bridge of camper and independent activities for teens. Working with the younger kids gave my teen a sense of responsibility and importance. He also got to hang out with his friends and do age-appropriate activities.

TNT Parent

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