Camp Grossman is the perfect choice for families looking to provide their children with an unforgettable summer experience. Here are just a few reasons:

• Grossman offers a unique Jewish flavor that permeates all of our activities and programs, providing a meaningful and culturally-rich experience for campers of all backgrounds.
• Our experienced supervisory staff is unparalleled in New England, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all campers while fostering a fun and engaging environment.
• Nestled in a natural, protected environment, our camp’s location and setting is truly one-of-a-kind, providing a perfect backdrop for outdoor adventure and exploration.
• With reasonable tuition fees and generous financial assistance available, Camp Grossman is an affordable and accessible option for families of all income levels.

To ensure the best possible experience for our campers, we require a minimum enrollment of one full two-week session. Unfortunately, we cannot split sessions; however, campers may add on additional weeks to extend their stay. Most campers attend an average of four to five weeks, and we highly recommend this length of stay, at a minimum, as it allows for deeper bonds to be formed within the camp community, and facilitates progress in swim instruction.

Packing List

• Backpack with Bus Tag attached
• Water bottle (labeled)
• Bathing suit, towel, beach shoes (optional)
• Lunch-see Packing Lunches below
• Sunscreen & bug spray
• Snacks
• Hat
• Rain gear and sweatshirt (may be kept at camp)
• Spare change of clothing (for younger children, may be kept at camp)

Clothing
To ensure quick return of any lost items, please label all clothing, water bottles, towels, and bathing suits with your camper’s full name. Additionally, please check the weather forecast and provide appropriate clothing, including secure footwear such as sneakers or sandals (no flip-flops please).

Valuables
To avoid loss or damage, please refrain from sending items of high monetary or sentimental value to camp. Additionally, the use of all electronics, including cell phones and handheld devices, is prohibited.

At Camp Grossman, physical activity is an essential component of our daily routine. While we promote exercise and healthy living, our sports programs prioritize teamwork and enjoyment over competition. Whether your camper loves to push themselves to the limit or prefers more relaxed activities, we have options to accommodate all interests and abilities.

Additionally, families may approve their child’s opt-out from any activity they feel uncomfortable with. Our goal is to provide a safe and inclusive environment where every camper feels empowered to try new things and have fun.

At JCC camps, we believe that swimming is a fundamental life skill and a critical part of every camper’s experience. While we do not force children to swim, we strive to help every camper build their confidence in the water and teach them to safely enjoy swimming. In cases where a child may have exceptional fears or concerns, we may offer one-on-one support to help them overcome their anxieties.

Additionally, we encourage families to reach out to us with any questions or concerns about their child’s progress in our swim program. Our dedicated staff is committed to ensuring every child feels safe and supported as they learn this important life skill.

At Grossman, we are proud to offer an informal Jewish education program that allows campers to experience Jewish culture in a relaxed environment. Our program incorporates music, weekly Oneg Shabbat celebrations, and Jewish themes. This creates a vibrant and engaging learning environment.

For our younger campers, we have a dedicated period each session to focus on Jewish culture and explore the significance of Jewish traditions in their lives. Through our program, we hope to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Jewish values while creating a fun and memorable summer experience for all our campers.

At Grossman, we welcome campers of all faiths, backgrounds, and beliefs to join us for a fun-filled summer camp experience. While approximately 90% of our campers are Jewish and 80% of our staff members are Jewish, we are proud to have a diverse community that includes campers from a wide range of cultural and religious backgrounds.

We believe that our informal Jewish education program can benefit all campers, regardless of their faith, as it promotes a deeper understanding of important values.

We understand that parents want to stay connected with their camper’s summer camp experience, which is why we offer several opportunities for families to stay informed and engaged with Camp Grossman.

Visiting day is a highly anticipated event held on the Sunday before the start of the camp season, where families can visit the camp, meet the staff, and get a sneak preview of camp in action.

Additionally, Camp Grossman uses the Campanion app to provide an area for photo viewing, to communicate with “microposts” and more. Information on how to sign up for the App will be provided to all enrolled families.

Our counselors and waterfront staff members are also in regular communication with families, with counselors sending updates at least once or twice a summer, and waterfront staff members emailing the families of our youngest campers. We believe that regular communication and involvement from families is an important part of creating a successful and positive camp experience for all.

At Camp Grossman, the health and safety of our campers is a top priority. Our camp medical team 3 medical professionals including two registered nurses with extensive experience, who can provide specialized medical care to children with allergies, asthma, and other health concerns. Our nurses carefully review each health form to ensure that every child receives appropriate medical attention. We welcome families to communicate with us about their child’s needs, and schedule appointments with our medical team during the spring, or on visiting day (which takes place in advance of the start of camp).

Payments & Cancellations

• Camp Grossman requires a separate deposit for each session or week. The deposit(s) are strictly tied to those specific sessions and/or weeks. A deposit of $75 per week is due upon registration.
• Sessions or weeks may be dropped or switched, pending availability, without loss of deposit, until February 1.
• Sessions may not be split in order to drop individual weeks.
• Payment Dates:
  • After February 1: Deposits are no longer refundable or transferable.
  • February 1–May 1: Sessions may be dropped, and all fees paid will be refunded, except the registration fee and any deposit(s).
  • May 1: Families are financially responsible for all sessions and/or weeks for which they are registered. Any outstanding fees will be collected in accordance with the previously selected payment plan option unless written notice to withdraw/unenroll has been received by May 1.
    • Tuition is non-refundable after May 1. This includes: no refunds for illness, partial sessions/weeks attended, or change of plans.
• Camp Grossman does not charge a fee to be on our waitlist. If a camper is waitlisted and a spot opens up, the next camper in line will automatically enrolled, with a deposit charged to the payment method on file and the family will receive notification.
  • Families have one week to decline the spot for a refund of the associated deposit.
  • Families may remove their name from the waitlist by email at any time.
• Payment of camp tuition may be paid in the following forms:
  • By check
  • By Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
  • By credit card.
    • A convenience fee may apply depending on the method of payment. If you elect to pay by physical check, please note that payment must be received and processed before the installment date, to avoid having that payment charged to the payment method on file.
    • A $25 processing fee will be added to your invoice for any check or EFT returned unpaid, or credit card declined.
• There are two payment options available at the time of registration:
  • You may pay in two installments (in March and in May)
  • You may pay via a monthly payment plan.
  • You must select your payment option at the time of registration. Any registration after May 1 requires full payment by June 15.

In the event that Camp Grossman must close your child’s bunk, unit, or all of camp, due to state or local mandate, we will do our best to fit you into another week, session, or JCC camp program as you prefer. If we are unable to accommodate you, JCC Greater Boston will credit your account for use in a future program.

Thanks to the support of generous individual and foundation donors, JCC Greater Boston makes every effort to offer financial assistance to campers in need. For more information, or a confidential conversation, please contact us. Applications are due February 1.

Financial aid applications must be made online before February 1, at which time all submitted requests will be reviewed. Requests made after February 1 will be reviewed individually and are dependent upon funds remaining. Awards are not guaranteed year to year or for weeks added after February 1. If you are unable to accept the award, you must submit a written request to either reduce enrollment or withdraw. You must submit this request within two weeks of award notification in order to receive a refund of any deposit(s) connected to the withdrawal.

Additional weeks may be added after the deadline has passed, however, there is no guarantee that the aid will be the same. Financial aid is not transferable between camps.

Beginning Summer 2024, Camp Grossman no longer provides or allows any nut (tree and peanut) products at camp. We ask that families (and staff) also refrain from sending nuts, nut butter, and other nut products to camp to further our efforts to make camp a safe and inclusive place for all. While new to Grossman, this policy is consistent with that of most schools and other camp settings, but if it is new to you, or you have any questions, please feel to contact us at grossman@jccgb.org.