Camp Census

Data is uniquely important to building the field of Jewish camp. This Census collects data that is aggregated, analyzed, and shared back through reports that identify trends and learnings and give us better leverage to advocate for the field.

CENSUS FINDINGS

Jewish camp has maintained the gains of last summer and the field has settled into a new normal within our post-pandemic world. In summer 2023, the field served +3% (6,000) more campers and counselors than in summer 2022. Part of this new reality includes hiring more staff, since fewer are working the full summer. Camps are having to raise more money to keep up with rising costs and the increased demand for camper financial aid. The field of Jewish camp has shown great resilience and has embraced a spirit of innovation, experimentation, and collaboration these past years. We know Jewish camps will continue to be a source of radiance and light for tens of thousands of children, teens, young adults, and families. This report was made possible through the collective contributions of our camp leadership and Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) staff.

Please share and discuss these findings with your staff, stakeholders, and partners. And, we would love to hear how you are utilizing the findings from this report. Feel free to share that, as well as any questions about the report, with Nila Rosen and Bethany Berger, Director and Manager of Learning and Research, at .

Trends Report 2022

 

 

Read the Full 2023 Census Report (PDF)

 

 

Previous Camp Census Reports

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2021 Census Report

2020 ConCensus Report

2019 Day Camp Census Report 2019 Overnight Census Report

2018 Day Camp Census Report 2018 Overnight Census Report

2017 Day Camp Census Report 2017 Overnight Census Report

2016 Day Camp Census Report 2016 Overnight Census Report