OHC Retention Study 2026 – N. American Executive Report

Foundation for Jewish Camp recently completed a North American study of One Happy Camper® grant recipients from 2021–2025 to better understand the program’s long-term impact on camp retention and Jewish engagement.

For more than two decades, FJC in partnership with Federations, camps, and PJ Library have introduced nearly 150,000 and families to Jewish overnight camp through One Happy Camper. This study demonstrates that those investments are generating lasting impact: strong retention rates, deeper Jewish engagement, and meaningful connections to Jewish identity, community, and belonging.

The findings affirm that One Happy Camper remains a highly effective investment in Jewish life. At the same time, the research highlights the important role affordability plays in ensuring that more families can access—and continue to benefit from—the transformative impact of Jewish overnight camp.