CBF’s mission is to build a lifelong camp family for Jewish children from all backgrounds to explore their identities in an inclusive and welcoming environment, one amazing summer at a time. We offer five day, two week, four week, and six week overnight camp options.

At CBF we combine the wisdom of industry best-practices, experienced leadership, strategic partnerships, and an innovative approach to programming to give your child a summer experience they will cherish forever. We have been rated #1 in program areas such as sports, creative arts, and overall programming. At Camp Ben Frankel, each child gets to choose their activities from over 100 options.

Our campers range in age from rising 2nd to rising 12th graders and come from all over the United States and Israel.

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

Emma Kaufmann Camp, the overnight camp of the Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh, has been a home for generations of children and teens. Located 70 miles south of Pittsburgh in the beautiful hills and forests along Cheat Lake in Morgantown, WV, EKC provides the perfect setting for adventures, sports and recreational activities on land and water; the perfect environment for each camper to learn, grow and develop independence, confidence and a sense of self.

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

Camp Wise has specialized in creating memorable experiences for children entering grades 2-12 for over 115 summers. At Camp Wise in Chardon, Ohio, campers experience the adventure of climbing to new heights on our new ropes course, the thrill of jet skiing on our lake, the excitement of learning to ride a horse, and so much more while developing their self-confidence and Jewish identity. The friendships formed in the safe and healthy environment of Camp Wise last a lifetime.

*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

Camp Kinder Ring, filled with Friendship, Love and Spirit, has been welcoming children for almost 90 years. Nestled in the Hudson Valley, in Hopewell Junction, New York on more than 100 acres of pristine property and overlooking beautiful Sylvan Lake, Camp Kinder Ring boasts tremendous facilities, programming and staff. It offers the pinnacle in Sleep-Away Camp Experience for boys and girls aged 7-16. Camp Kinder Ring is proud of the variety of programming offered to expose children to a wide array of activities from an impressive Athletic Program, to a magnificent Waterfront including a huge swimming pool and exciting lake activities, to Arts and Crafts, Drama, Adventure Center and Ropes Course, Jewish Culture program, and more!

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

Camp Zeke is the first and only overnight camp where kids celebrate healthy, active living through fitness, cooking, sports, gourmet food, and joyful Judaism.

Our youngest campers travel with their bunks while our older campers create their day based on their interests. So whether a camper wants to run faster, get stronger, zen out in yoga, play sports or cook impressive dishes, they can create their perfect day.

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.

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

CTeen Xtreme is a unique travel camp geared for high school students with trips for girls and boys. Our program promises to boost your teen’s self-esteem with extreme adventures, extreme trips, and an extreme love for being Jewish. Self-discovery, adventure, bonding with peers, and appreciating group dynamics are essential during the adolescent years when children are transformed into adults. Our outdoor adventure program’s array of adventurous hikes and thrilling trips are designed to boost the self-confidence, sense of responsibility, communication and survival skills of our teens. Our Staff members are hand-picked for their experience, expertise, good social skills, warmth and a love and knack for teens.