Sports of All Sorts
Not every athlete has found their favorite sport yet, and that’s exactly what Sports of All Sorts is designed for. Campers will spend each day exploring a variety of sports and games while building athletic skills, confidence, and a love of movement. Participants will experience traditional sports like soccer, basketball, baseball/softball, and ultimate frisbee alongside favorites such as flag football, volleyball, kickball, gaga, and more. Through fun competitions, skill-building activities, and the shared experience of overnight camp, campers discover new interests, make friends, and develop teamwork that carries into every aspect of camp life.
Our Home: JCC Ranch Camp
Maccabi Sports Camp is now hosted in Elbert, Colorado at JCC Ranch Camp. With over 380 acres in Colorado’s Black Forest, JCC Ranch Camp offers a scenic setting for outdoor adventure and community connection. Operated by the Staenberg–Loup Jewish Community Center, the property features cozy cabins, a central dining hall with a kosher kitchen, a swimming pool, a 60,000-square-foot sports field, equestrian facilities, and high and low ropes courses with a zip line. Miles of trails wind through pine forests and rolling hills for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, while cottages, bungalows, and platform tents offer additional lodging options for family camps and retreats.
Jewish Values. Real Friendships. Unforgettable Summers.
Maccabi Sports Camp is the West Coast’s only Jewish overnight sports camp, and a flagship partner of the Oshman Family JCC. On a baseball diamond, that culture shows up in how players handle adversity, how they compete, and how they treat opponents — win or lose.
Baseball is a game where failure is constant. The best hitters in the world fail seven out of ten times. How a player responds to that — how they carry themselves after a strikeout, how they lead in the dugout when things aren’t going well — is where character lives. At Maccabi, that’s coached as deliberately as swing mechanics.
Jewish players feel immediately at home. Players of all backgrounds consistently tell us they leave Maccabi with something they didn’t expect to find at a baseball camp: a group of people they competed hard with and genuinely trust.
Shabbat, evening programming, and community traditions are woven through the week in a way that feels alive — not scheduled or obligatory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this camp co-ed? Can boys and girls attend together?
Yes — Maccabi Baseball Camp is fully co-ed. Boys and girls train and compete together in the same program. And to be clear: our girls players play baseball, not softball. They receive the same position-specific coaching, play in the same game situations, and are held to the same competitive standard as the boys. We don’t offer a separate girls program — because baseball doesn’t require one.
Do girls play baseball or softball at this camp?
Baseball. Real baseball — same field, same rules, same positions as the boys. Maccabi Sports Camp is one of the only youth sports camps that offers girls a genuine co-ed baseball program rather than redirecting them to softball. If your daughter wants to play baseball, she’s in the right place.
What ages and skill levels is this camp for?
We welcome players ages 8 through 16, from kids picking up a glove for the first time to competitive travel and school team players working on specific skills. Our kids baseball camp sessions are progressive and ability-grouped — so every player is challenged and coached at the right level, not sorted by age alone.
Is this an overnight camp or a day camp?
Maccabi Baseball Camp is a true overnight, sleep-away camp. Players live at JCC Ranch Camp for the duration of the session. For a sport with as much mental complexity as baseball, the overnight format — with team film sessions, evening discussions, and the accountability that comes from living and competing together — produces better development than any day camp can.
Where exactly is the camp located?
Maccabi Sports Camp is owned and operated by JCC Ranch Camp and takes place on its 380-acre property in Elbert, Colorado, nestled in the Black Forest. Campers enjoy cabin accommodations, a 60,000-square-foot sports field, a swimming pool, and miles of trails through pine forests and rolling hills. The JCC’s administrative office is in Denver, but camp takes place at Ranch Camp in Elbert.
Does my child need to be Jewish to attend?
Not at all. Maccabi Sports Camp welcomes players of all backgrounds. Our Jewish values create a culture built on character, integrity, and community — qualities that resonate across traditions. Jewish players feel deeply at home; players of all backgrounds consistently tell us they leave with friendships they didn’t expect to make at a baseball camp.
How do I register?
Use the Enroll Now link to start your application through the CampInTouch portal. We’re happy to answer any questions and help you figure out if Maccabi is the right fit for your player. Contact us.
Ready to Give Your Child the Summer They’ll Talk About Forever?
Whether your child is stepping into the batter’s box for the first time or pushing toward their next competitive level, we want them with us at Maccabi Sports Camp this summer.
