Camp Ruach

Camp Ruach, Find your friends here!

Camp Ruach is a unique Jewish day camp experience open to first through eighth graders; Camp Tikvah, an inclusive day camp experience for children on the autism spectrum; and a leaders-in-training program for teens. Summer day camp at the J is open to children and teens of all backgrounds, cultures, and religions. Whether they are here for one week or the whole summer, Camp Ruach campers come away having grown and changed, carrying a newfound sense of confidence.

Here, everyone is celebrated! Feeling valued and supported, campers become strong, confident community members while gaining new abilities and having fulfilling experiences. Our energetic Camp Ruach staff work and play with our campers to ensure that they feel safe.

*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers

Meet The Director

Tuxedo Smedley

Tuxedo has been in the camp world his whole life, but started as a camp professional about 8 years ago and can't imagine doing anything else.