Welcome to Alef Art & Swim Camp!
A vibrant Jewish creative space where children immerse themselves in Jewish values and traditions through the arts. Through various art mediums and activities, your child will deepen their connection to their rich Jewish heritage and explore the world around them in a safe and nurturing Jewish environment. Our camp also features local adventures, guest entertainers, and engaging workshops, ensuring there’s something for everyone!
At Alef Art & Swim Camp, we celebrate our Jewish identity and the unique value of each camper. Every day offers opportunities for your child to shine, and if they have a specific talent or skill, we’d love to know so we can help them grow and develop it further. Our camp is dedicated to enriching the lives of children from diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations through an exciting and meaningful camp experience. From daily Jewish prayers and baking challah for our Shabbat Party to creating hand-crafted paper, pottery, and Judaic items, Alef Art & Swim Camp offers a multi-sensory program that encourages children to be themselves, try new things, and have a fantastic time!
Location:
To accommodate all our campers, Alef Art & Swim Camp will take place at two locations, just a block apart, depending on ages and session:
1. Our beautiful two-story, 2,700 sq. ft. Jewish Center at 406 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003.
2. The Hill Center at 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003.
Both locations are conveniently situated just a block from the Metro, across the street from the Eastern Market playground and Southeast Library, and surrounded by many other gems on Capitol Hill. Campers will enjoy a variety of exciting excursions throughout their time at camp.
Activities:
Activities your child can anticipate in Alef Art & Swim Camp:
- Circle Time
- Social-Emotional Development
- Art Theory
- Guest Entertainers
- Circus Show
- Bubble Show
- Fair Day
- Pottery
- Mad Science
- Snacks and Lunch
- Local Adventures on the Hill
- Sports
- Gardening
- Swimming (available for older campers only)
- Pajama Party
- Jewish Heritage Workshops
- Music and Movement
- Outdoor Time at Eastern Market Playground
- Cooking Experiences
- Friday Challah Making
- Shabbat Party
- And more!
Food
All food served at Alef Art & Swim Camp will be certified kosher, and school-safe (free of major allergies, as deemed necessary based on registration). We will provide daily morning and afternoon snacks, and well as lunch for your child.
*For picky eaters, please make arrangements prior to the beginning of camp to ensure that Alef Art & Swim Camp can provide nutritious options for your child.
Refund Policy
We understand that life happens and plans can change. At the same time, securing the best counselors for the summer is highly competitive. To ensure we choose the most qualified staff, we begin confirming our team in late February. Additionally, we order supplies based on the number of registrations.
Full Refund: A full refund (excluding the 3.5% processing fee) is available until the end of Early Bird pricing, which this year ends on January 20, 2026.
Credit for Future Use: A 75% refund in the form of credit, to be used for the following summer, is available until June 1, 2026. After June 1, a 50% credit refund will be offered.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We understand that every situation is unique, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your family.
For registration-related inquiries, please contact our Office Admin, Nikko, at [email protected].
For child development questions, reach out to our Camp Director, Shana Ceitlin, at [email protected] or call the office at 202-643-5644.
