Best Jewish Summer Camps

For over 100 summers, campers have been drawn to the beauty and magic of Camp Kingswood, located on the beautiful and secluded 500-acre Woods Pond in Bridgton, Maine.

Campers can look forward to a warm and welcoming community with experienced and accessible leadership. Kids can enjoy the fun activities, and all the choices they have throughout a day to “choose-their-own adventure” at camp.

Between the waterfront, arts, sports, nature, and adventure, there are endless opportunities for children to learn new skills and excel at what they like. A perfect balance of individual growth and community-building, Camp Kingswood offers an unplugged, authentic and overnight Jewish camp experience.

Camp Kingswood offers 2, 3.5, and 7-week sessions and...

Camp Halfmoon is located in Monterey, Massachusetts. The program encourages and respects each camper's individuality and gives them excellent opportunities to grow and develop.

It has a beautiful lake where your child can swim, SUP, and kayak. Camp Halfmoon also takes campers on white water rafting trips and on other fascinating field trips. There are day camps and sleepaway camp options for children ages 6 to 17.

The day camp is a seven-week-long program for children between the ages of 3 and 14 years old. The overnight program is open to participants ages 6 to 17 years old and each session lasts 3 weeks.

The early afternoons are made up of adventurous challenges, while the...

With its overnight camp and year-round programs, URJ Camp Newman is the perfect place for children to get a fantastic Jewish experience. They have strived to build a loving community where every camper matters.

You'll find all kinds of camp activities, from a ropes course to soccer, Israeli dancing, photography, swimming, and most sports you can think of. Sign students up for a 2- or 3-week, or up to 8-week session based on their grade. Older teens can attend the longest session of 8 weeks, while younger campers starting from 3rd grade can attend 2 to 4 weeks.

URJ Camp Newman offers open houses where parents and kids can try some of their fun activities,...

Camp Ramah in California creates an inspiring environment filled with Jewish and educational characteristics. Campers come every summer to enjoy a positive Jewish experience, learn from the staff, and with the goal of becoming the next generation of Jewish leaders.

All of the camp activities that make a camp experience memorable, like sports (soccer, basketball, and more), arts, ropes courses, Israeli dancing, swimming, and everything alike are offered here.

The days at Camp Ramah are also filled with happiness through Jewish songs, prayer, Hebrew meals and education. Self-discovery and a stronger appreciation of their Jewish identity are important parts of the learning process for campers at Camp Ramah.

You can sign up for multiple sessions...

URJ Camp Kalsman invites your kids to their beautiful 300-acre campus to enjoy a Jewish overnight camp experience. Children from all over the Pacific Northwest come to experience it together.

There are activities in every setting from athletic, aquatic, artistic, and nature-based pursuits. Campers can participate in ziplining, ceramics, photography, climbing, hiking, and much more. The days are planned out with fun activities and events that help campers remember their summer forever while also forming a strong sense of community and Jewish identity.

URJ Camp Kalsman is a great place for campers to experience transformational growth. Join them for one of their 1, 2, and 3-week camps that serve grades 1 to 11th. Older campers...

Ramah in the Rockies is a Jewish outdoor adventure camp located on a gorgeous 360-acre ranch in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. They offer some of the best of outdoor adventures, (e.g. mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, whitewater rafting) in an immersive and supportive Jewish environment. Campers from 3rd grade to 12th grade throughout the US, Canada, Israel, and Mexico come for two or four weeks to challenge themselves physically, intellectually, and spiritually.

They're a kosher, Shabbat-observant community that empowers kids to explore their own Jewish identities. The entire camp splits into small groups bi-weekly to go on age-appropriate backcountry adventures throughout the state. These range from a short camping trip for young...

Welcome to Camp Tawonga, where Jewish traditions meet unforgettable outdoor adventures! Nestled in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada Mountains, at the doorstep of Yosemite National Park, this camp offers a transformative summer experience for rising 2nd to rising 12th graders. Camp Tawonga believes in fostering a vibrant, inclusive community where campers can explore their Jewish identity, build lifelong friendships, and connect with nature.

With over 100 years of experience leading the field of Jewish camping, Tawonga prides themselves on a rich history and commitment to excellence. Their loving and dedicated staff are passionate about creating a nurturing environment where every camper feels valued and supported.

Tawonga understands that financial considerations shouldn't hinder a child's opportunity to...

The Eden Village West organic farm-to-table residential Jewish camps are hosted on their beautiful campus in Sonoma County, California. Your children will become empowered to promote a more environmentally sustainable, socially just, and spiritually connected world for all.

Students in 3rd-11th grade can enjoy activities that focus on culinary arts, farming, wilderness and homesteading skills, music, and mindful movement. They also can go crafting, swimming, and tubing. The daily schedule starts off with a Modeh Ani/Gratitude activity to start the day, with traditional shacharit as one of many options to explore and express gratitude. The days include meals with rest times and snacks and camp-wide events in the evenings.

Eden Village West teaches sustainability to...