2025 JCamp 180 Conference
ABOUT THE EVENT
Kadima | Let’s Go Forward!
We are excited to see you at the JCamp 180 Conference at the Marriott Springfield Downtown from
October 20-22, 2025!
As we move forward, 25 years into the new century, how do we ensure the long-term sustainability and vitality of Jewish camps for the next 25 years and beyond?
How can we tap into our innovative ideas to respond to a rapidly changing world? And how can camps prepare today to navigate the challenges of tomorrow? This conference will explore how innovation and resilience can strengthen your organizational development–and the people and funding needed to bring these ideas to life.
Join us in Springfield as we celebrate a quarter century and chart our path forward for Jewish camp, for today, tomorrow, and forever.
Registration is free for all attendees.
CONFERENCE DETAILS
WHEN: **Monday, October 20, starting at 2:00 p.m. and ending on Wednesday, October 22 at 12:30 p.m. Optional pre-conference intensives (pre-registration required) will be offered Monday starting at 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: The event will take place in Springfield, MA. Conference meals and most sessions will be held at the Marriott Springfield Downtown.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Room blocks are available at the Marriott Springfield Downtown and the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place (across the street from the Marriott). Use these discounted links to book your hotel room:
- Marriott Springfield Downtown at $169 per night plus taxes by Friday, September 26 or call 413-781-7111 and reference JCamp 2025.
- Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place at $169 per night plus taxes by Monday, September 22 or call 413-781-1010 and reference JCamp 2025.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: The 2025 JCamp 180 Conference is designed for camp lay leaders, executive directors or directors of camp, and development professionals. Representatives from JCamp 180 affiliated overnight and day camps and grantees are expected to attend. Donors and stakeholder organizations that support camps are also welcome.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Timely workshops, deep dives, inspiring keynotes and networking. We work to develop content for many audiences: new board members, first-time conference attendees, as well as experienced board members and staff. Our goal is that everyone will walk away with new connections and actionable learning to help them become stronger leaders at their camp, tackle challenges, and raise resources to support their work.
We can’t wait to see you in Springfield, MA in October!
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Monday, October 20
Pre-Conference Intensives (optional)
8:30 - 12:30 Choose One of Three Learning Options, geared toward Lay Leaders
(Breakfast & Lunch included)
Conference Kickoff
2 PM Opening Plenary
Workshops - Session A
Networking Session
Dinner and Evening Program
Tuesday, October 21
Breakfast
Deep Dive Workshops
Lunch
Workshops - Session B
Workshops – Session C
Chofesh (Free Time)
Dinner and Evening Program
Wednesday, October 22
Breakfast
Morning Plenary
Team Time for Making an Action Plan
Conference Closing Plenary, concluding at 12:30 PM
Grab & Go Lunch
Registrants will receive more details about the schedule and speakers in the fall.
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