Camp J
Summer Camp is a transformative experience that your children will remember for the rest of their lives. Every camper will discover, grow and learn within the supportive and safe environment that Camp J provides.
We offer two types of summer camp experiences:
1) Traditional Summer Camps that include daily swimming, and a variety of special areas including sports, art, science, music, drama and much more.
2) Specialty Camps that range from cooking, sports, STEAM, theatre, dance and much more.
There is something for every camper, at every age!
*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers
Parent Organization
Camp Kaleidoscope
In a culture of kindness, campers entering grades K-8 make friends, learn skills, and nurture their inner artists through drama, art, music, science, sports, swimming and boating. Experienced counselors, teachers and CITs serve as mentors and role models. The program consists of two 4-week sessions with flexible registration (minimum of one 2-week session.) Each session culminates in Arts Night, where campers share their accomplishments and perform for parents. Camp Kaleidoscope is a co-ed Jewish day camp open to the entire community.
*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers
Apachi Evanston
A special sense of community is fostered at Apachi Evanston and it carries over from summer to summer. Endless fun and activities, including sports, performing arts, fine arts, teambuilding and more mean there’s something for everyone each day. There is plenty of air-conditioned classroom space for activities and exploration, a large gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, a stage and an outdoor playground, plus open green fields and plenty of shaded areas for outdoor play. Several specialty programs are offered as well, including Performing Arts Camp, Sports and Apachi Ivrit. Apachi Evanston really has all the ingredients for one fantastic summer.
*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers
JCamp
JCamp is all about you! We are here to provide your camper with a high quality, customizable experience. Through the combination of weekly specialty options, swimming four days a week, field trips and exposure to a large number of activities, JCamp creates a program where your camper will develop skills, build friendships that can last a lifetime, and have fun!
*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers
Pinemere Camp
Pinemere is an authentic Jewish overnight camp in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. We have a family-feel environment with having approx. 300 campers each session. We set ourselves apart with our intimate bunk size, rustic setting, innovative programs and provide our camp community their own Jewish Identity Experience. Pinemere is proud to have a fun and welcoming environment, and accomplishes this by hiring and developing the best staff in camping. Our goal is to assist campers in building friendships, fostering their Jewish identity, acquiring new skills, and to have the BEST SUMMER, EVERY SUMMER! We have a full range of activities on our campus and offer 3/4/7 week programs, as well as a 2-week Pioneer session for our Rising 1st-3rd graders. We are a co-ed, kosher camp for campers entering 1st-11th grade.
*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers
B’nai B’rith Camp
B’nai B’rith Camp builds strong, vibrant, and welcoming communities through our life-long programs for all ages that encourage engagement and self-discovery.
We are open to everyone; a catalyst to build long-term relationships and friendships; a place where individuals and families can encounter Jewish ideas, principles, practices, and values; and a special space for convening important conversations for both the Jewish and broader communities.
BB Camp is proud to be a boundless Kehila (community) of different ages, denominations, backgrounds, languages, and abilities. Campers and staff learn about themselves, relating to others, form a family of friends they’ll have for life, and of course, have a lot of fun along the way.
B’nai Brith Camp Manitoba
BB Camp is a sleep away Jewish summer camp in Lake of the Woods, Ontario where youth learn and grow through wilderness based experiences. Our campers gain lasting friendships, resilience, independence, and a responsibility to care for the planet.
*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers
JCC Maccabi Sports Camp
JCC Maccabi Sports Camp is a Jewish overnight sports camp in the San Francisco Bay Area offering programs in soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball and tennis for boys and girls entering grades 4-11.
*We welcome transgender, intersex, non-binary and gender-non conforming campers
Surprise Lake Camp
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
Shalom Institute (Camp JCA Shalom)
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