JCC Camp Grossman is a Jewish day camp located in Westwood, Massachusetts The camp occupies 75 acres of forest on Hale Reservation. Camp Grossman provides a wide variety of activities, including arts and crafts, ropes, Red Cross Instructional swimming, sports, and photography. Campers range from ages of 4 to 15, and are placed in units according to their age. There is also a unit specifically for Orthodox Campers, who seek a more religiously structured camp experience. Campers come from around Massachusetts, and most travel to camp via busses supplied by the camp that pick up campers in surrounding towns.
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Special Needs Program
JCC Camp Grossman runs a unique integrative program for campers with disabilities. Campers in the program enjoy the same activities and camp environment under the guidance of counselors trained to work with disabled children.
Religious Emphasis
Although the majority of JCC Grossman campers and employees identify as Jewish, Judaism is not a requirement. Jewish values and traditions are explored through a variety of activities, including a weekly Oneg Shabbat celebration each Friday. All food brought to camp, and food supplied by the camp is strictly kosher. Campers from a more observant religious background have the option of enrolling in a separate Unit, in which there is more emphasis on prayer.