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

Ramah in the Rockies is a Jewish outdoor adventure camp located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. We offer 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, and Mexico come for two or four weeks to spend their time on our gorgeous 360-acre ranch, challenging themselves physically, intellectually, and spiritually. We are a kosher, Shabbat-observant community that empowers our campers to explore their Jewish idenities. The entire camp splits into small groups bi-weekly to go on age-appropriate backcountry adventures throughout CO. Come experience the joyous Judaism, incredible vistas, and lifelong connections made through the magic of Ramah in the Rockies this summer!

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

URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute, the Reform Movement’s camp in Wisconsin, combines creative and innovative Jewish experiences with all the fun of summer camp! OSRUI provides a fun, supportive and nurturing environment. A summer with us promotes independence, personal growth, and lifelong friendships.

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

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

JCA Shalom’s vision of Tikun Olam (creating a better World) is fulfilled through a positive Jewish living experience. In our warm and supportive community environment, campers are able to live, learn, and play in a group setting that encourages personal growth and self-discovery.

Campers participate in a variety of dynamic programs and activities that develop a wealth of new skills and interests. From our youngest campers, to our counselors-in-training, Camp JCA Shalom promises a fun-filled adventure that will have you coming back year after year. We invite you to come and enjoy the beauty of nature, the feeling of community, the comfort of friends, the joy of learning, and the experience of a lifetime!

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

Tamarack Camps, Michigan’s premier Jewish summer camp, is home to 1,100 acres of woods, private lakes, and nature trails. But more than that, it’s home to your next adventure.

Join us for days filled with horseback riding, land sports, boating, canoeing, paddleboarding, water-skiing, tubing, overnight trips, theater and drama, arts and crafts, ropes course, music, nature, cooking, Israeli dancing and Jewish programming and SO. MUCH. MORE!

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

Where life-long friendships are born, identities discovered, and youth challenged to grow in mind body and spirit within a vibrant Jewish community.

Deep in the Black Forest of Colorado, an hour south of Denver is the not-so-hidden gem of JCC Ranch Camp. A year-round retreat center and packed summer camp offers programs for those from all walks of life, with a summer program serving campers in 2nd through 11th grade. Whether it be horseback riding, backpacking, sports or art – this is a space to grow and flourish.

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

Gindling Hilltop Camp is designed to help Jewish youth have a fun-filled summer, foster friendships, and develop personal identity and self-esteem. At Camp, Judaism is not merely a programming device, it is our essence. Many of our counselors grew up at Camp, and we are all deeply committed to your child’s experience and inclusion in our community. With a wide range of activities and electives like arts and crafts, archery, ropes course, and so much more, Camp seeks to provide personalized experiences for each and every one of our campers. Our campers learn to stretch their limits, build meaningful relationships, develop a connection to Judaism, and have the time of their lives!

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

CYJ Sprout Lake is a co-ed Jewish overnight camp for children in grades 2-8. Located in upstate New York’s beautiful Hudson River Valley, we offer an elective-based program featuring horse-back riding, basketball, cooking, soccer, ceramics, music, softball, swimming, archery, nature, drama, field trips, tennis, video production, a climbing tower, a petting zoo, a high ropes course, and so much more.

We welcome campers from a wide spectrum of Jewish backgrounds in a shomer Shabbat, Kosher environment. Our programming aims to strengthen Jewish identity, foster a connection to Israel, create lasting friendships, encourage individual achievement, and heighten self-esteem and leadership skills.

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