Best Jewish Summer Camps
Summer camps have become an important part of Jewish culture here in the United States. Each summer, children from all parts of the world gather at a Jewish summer camp and spend their time participating in exhilarating adventures while following Jewish traditions.
While these camps help children learn about their identity and traditions, they also offer the same exciting traditional camp activities like hiking, ziplining, archery, swimming, sports, and much more. It’s a safe place for campers with Jewish heritage to continue learning about themselves and make great memories.
Top Jewish Summer Camps
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Bridgton, ME
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Ages 7-18
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Coed
For over 110 years, campers have called Camp Kingswood their second home. Located in the pristine lake region of Maine, at the base of the White Mountains, Camp Kingswood’s rustic waterfront location provides the perfect setting for 2nd through 11th graders to have an unplugged, authentic Jewish overnight camp experience steeped in fun, growth, and adventure.
At Kingswood, campers can...
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Santa Rosa, CA
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Ages 8-17
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Coed
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...
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Arlington, WA
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Ages 6-17
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Coed
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...
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Colorado Rockies, CO
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Ages 8-17
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Coed
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,...
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Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA
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Ages 7-18
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Coed
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...
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Sonoma County, CA
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Ages 8-17
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Coed
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...
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Atlanta, GA
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Ages 4-15
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Coed
In The City Camps are hosted in Atlanta and provide a Jewish day camp experience that's unforgettable. From Pre-K to 9th graders, Jewish culture and values are instilled in the experience but the camps are inclusive and open to any campers regardless of background.
Your child can enjoy an overnight camp atmosphere in a day camp environment that features extensive...
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Wisconsin
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Ages 8-16
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Coed
The Steve & Shari Sadek Family Camp Interlaken JCC is an overnight Jewish camp for students in 3rd to 10th grade. It was founded in 1966 and has been providing summer adventures driven by Jewish values since then. Situated in...
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Ojai, CA
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Ages 8-17
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Coed
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.
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Monterey, MA
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Ages 6-17
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Coed
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...
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Ortonville, MI
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Coed
Since 1902, Tamarack Camps has been a leading Jewish camp that was established by the Fresh Air Society. It focuses on building a vibrant Jewish community-based in Ortonville, Michigan, and provides young children and their families an enriched Jewish camping...
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Belgrade Lakes, ME
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Ages 7-16
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Coed
Located in the beautiful wilderness of Maine's gorgeous Belgrade Lakes, Camp Modin is one of the oldest Jewish camps, having been created in 1922. Camp Modin is a place for your children to learn and explore in a nurturing environment...