Engman Camp Shalom

We Grow Spirit

Engman Camp Shalom is a summer day camp where each day is filled with more than just fun and games. Sitting on 50+ acres of land, campers spend a lot of their time outside on our campus, in addition to field trips in the Des Moines area. ECS is about building skills and confidence, making friends and memories and feeling safe, secure and happy with fellow campers and staff members.

ECS strives to provide the following opportunities for your child:
Quality programs where children experience personal and social growth
Increase individual social and physical skills through a variety of activities
Cooperation and interaction with fellow campers
Get to know children with various backgrounds and faiths
Learn to accept responsibility for personal and group actions
A camping environment in which Jewish activities and recreation are combined

Meet The Director

Sophie Homonoff

Sophie grew up in Des Moines and moved to Washington, DC for college in 1995. In November 2012, she moved back to Des Moines with her husband Matt, daughter Hailey, and son Lester. Formerly a Family Care Coordinator at Early Stages with DC Public Schools, Sophie supported families of children ages 0-5 from time of referral through the child’s placement into special education.

Sophie received a MEd in School Counseling from George Mason University and a BA in Elementary Education from American University. Sophie taught elementary school in Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia for 9 years. Sophie’s primary goal is to support and foster children’s growth and inquiry into Judaism.