Hashomer Hatzair is a progressive Zionist youth movement that was established 100 years ago and specializes in youth-led experiential Jewish education. Based on the values of equity, community, and social responsibility, our camps, and activities encourage youth to shape their communities and find personal relevance in Judaism, Jewish peoplehood, and Israel.

Camp Shomria engages year-round participants at our campsite in Upstate New York. We grow vegetables, get our eggs from our chickens and, take care of goats. Most of our electricity is supplied by solar panels. Our campers experience the beautiful wilderness of the Catskills, learn important scouting skills, make life-long friends, and are part of a caring and meaningful community.

The games that we play, the way we take care of our camp, and the interaction we have with nature all contribute to the holistic nature of our education.

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

Built around a picturesque lake in the small town of Palmer, Massachusetts, Camp Ramah has been providing inspiring summer experiences for sixty years. Camp Ramah is situated on over 90 acres of land and features clean, comfortable bunks, a kosher kitchen and dining hall, an infirmary, a hotel-style guest house, a state-of-the-art education complex and a brand-new gymnasium, theater, and fitness center. In addition to a beautiful lake at the center of camp, we offer a wide range of recreational facilities from volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, soccer fields and softball diamonds, to an arts studio, climbing wall, fifty-foot high Alpine Tower, and so much more.

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

For over 60 years, thousands of children have experienced firsthand the warmth, traditions, spirit and exhilarating fun that make Golden Slipper Camp an ideal choice for the summer.

Nestled in the magnificent Pocono Mountains, Golden Slipper Camp feels special the moment you walk in. With clean, modern cabins clustered in villages and set in the woods, you get a sense that life-changing experiences take place here. And they do!

Most important, our campers contribute to the engaging spirit of Golden Slipper just by being themselves. Though the Camp is rooted in Jewish tradition, Golden Slipper campers are a diverse group, in culture and faith, who live and grow together, forming new lifelong relationships.

CKids Gan Israel Poconos offers a top-quality overnight camp experience in a beautiful setting for girls entering 3rd-8th grades, regardless of their Jewish background. Our camp provides a truly immersive experience infused with Jewish values, and we minimize social pressures by offering single-gender sessions. In our fun and nurturing environment, campers develop new skills and build meaningful friendships within a small-group setting, fostering a close-knit family environment that creates lasting moments. This 24/7 immersive experience allows children to make new Jewish friends, lasting memories, and internalize the beauty and values of Judaism. Over the past 12 years, CKids Gan Israel Poconos has welcomed over 800 Jewish girls from 25 states and 8 countries, aiming to deepen their understanding of entering adulthood as strong, self-confident teens while fostering a sense of strong Jewish identity that will impact their lives and inspire others.

Connect with motivated students from around the globe and learn with professionals in their fields for a life-changing summer of intensive study, experiential learning and vibrant Jewish community.

In summer 2020, Genesis will offer both a three-week course only session, as well as a three-week course with an additional week of leadership training.

Shape what and how you learn. Explore new perspectives, develop and strengthen your voice, pursue your interests within a dynamic community, and discover how Judaism informs the way you see and approach every part of your world.

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

For over 32 years, Camp Nageela, situated on 45 breathtaking acres in Sullivan County NY, has offered campers completing grades 3-10 an extraordinary four-week experience of fun and character growth. Our camp experience is comprised of a wealth of activities and specialty programming, designed to cater to the interests of each individual camper. We strive to ensure healthy living and provide campers and staff air-conditioned hotel-like accommodations and clean, spacious facilities. Our fully equipped infirmary is staffed with trained medical personnel, and our Camp Mom.

Since 1998, when Crane Lake Camp joined the URJ family of overnight camps, children in the Northeast have come to our home in West Stockbridge, MA to experience the transformative power of Jewish camping. Our intimate camp environment allows campers to embrace the challenge of learning new skills in athletics, aquatics, the arts, adventure, and nature programs. Campers also immerse themselves in a wide range of innovative Jewish educational pursuits and creative spiritual experiences. Every child who spends a summer at Crane Lake Camp returns home a little wiser, more self-confident, and more connected to the Jewish community. *ACA Accredited

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

Surprise Lake Camp is a special place, a home away from home for generations of young people. We believe in the value of community and friendship. Our Jewish values and identity shape our days and our connection to nature. We’re dedicated to helping young people unplug, grow, and develop values, confidence, and skills to last a lifetime. And we are fortunate to share this extraordinary place, this setting of incredible natural beauty, adding to SLC’s storied history as the nation’s longest-running Jewish sleepaway camp.

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

Ramah is a transformative Jewish experience for campers, staff, families, and communities of the New York Metropolitan area. Located on over two hundred acres in Dutchess County, Camp Ramah in the Berkshires provides an immersive Jewish experience for campers to learn new skills and develop lifelong friendships. Our campers participate in a mix of arts, athletics, and outdoor education programming infused with a love of Israeli culture and Jewish heritage. Through shared prayer, song, and communal living our campers and staff develop strong Jewish identities. Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is an inclusive community with the Breira Ramah program helping children with learning and social challenges experience the magic of a Ramah summer.

The camping experience can make all the difference in the development of any child or young adult. The same is true for anyone living with a disability. The summer offers everyone a chance to grow and mature in an informal educational setting where the classroom.