Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 9–11 · $484/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 9–11

Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th)

Valley of the Sun JCC · $484/week

Shemesh Day Camp, part of the Valley of the Sun JCC, offers a traditional day camp experience for children in grades K-8, focusing on Jewish values and commu...

▌ Editor's read The Shemesh Day Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its programs. It is a day camp operated by the Valley of the Sun JCC, indicating a nonprofit ownership structure. The camp serves children in grades K-8, with specific programs like Sababa for 4th-5th graders. The website states that all staff are background checked and trained in CPR, First Aid, and emergency procedures, demonstrating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, the JCC itself has a strong reputation, with a Google review rating of 4.6 stars from 288 reviews. The camp emphasizes Jewish values, community building, and a variety of activities including swimming, sports, arts, and special events. Social media handles for the JCC are @valleyofthesunjcc on Instagram and 'valleyofthesunjcc' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–11

Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 9–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, members receive a discount. Prices go up by $40 per week after April 1st.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th)

What ages does Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th) accept?
Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th) is open to children ages 9–11. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th) cost?
Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th) publishes $484/week for the standard session. USD, members receive a discount. Prices go up by $40 per week after April 1st. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th)'s hours?
Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th) runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th)?
Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th) provide lunch?
Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Scottsdale?
Shemesh Day Camp - Sababa (4th-5th) is one of 13 traditional day camp camps in Scottsdale that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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