Summer Camp Info

Camps Airy & Louise 

Built upon 100 years of experience and tradition, Camps Airy & Louise provides Jewish children with a fun, creative and adventurous summer experience that promotes self-growth, leadership, and a positive sense of Jewish identity – all while making friendships that last a lifetime.

Camp Barney Medintz

Camp Barney Medintz has provided the most magical Jewish summer overnight camping adventure for boys and girls for six decades! Surrounded by more than 500 acres in the picturesque North Georgia mountains, Camp Barney Medintz campers experience the magic of summer camp and the joy of making lifelong friends while challenging themselves with new activities and gaining self-confidence and independence that will benefit them for a lifetime. Along the way, each and every day, they develop and solidify their connection to their Jewish identity. Camp Barney Medintz is truly Our Summer Place.

Camp Barney offers 1-week, 2-week, and 4-week options throughout the summer. The four-week sessions are available for campers completing 2nd through 10th grade. The two-week sessions are available for campers completing 2nd through 7th grade. The one-week option, CBM Experience, is available for campers completing 1st through 3rd grade. We offer a Staff In Training program for campers completing 11th grade. Campers are divided into age groups, or Units, based on the grade they have most recently completed.

Camp Poyntelle

Camp Poyntelle has been making children’s summer dreams come true since 1947. As a premier Jewish summer camp, we offer a traditional sleepaway experience filled with amazing memories, lasting friendships, and nurturing and compassionate staff. We feel that camp is one of the few places a child can be their own person, without judgment or social pressure. Our intentional community is designed to allow kids to be kids, in a low-key, fun, and inclusive environment.

Camp Zeke

Camp Zeke is the first and only overnight summer camp where kids and teens celebrate healthy, active living through cooking, fitness, sports, and arts in a joyful Jewish environment. Our youngest campers travel with their bunks and rotate through all our activities, while our older campers choose electives based on their interests; with every passing year, campers have more choice in their day. So whether you want to cook spectacular dishes, perform in a circus arts show, lift weights in a full gym, zen out in yoga, play sports, or join a swim class, you can create your perfect day at Camp Zeke. The vast majority of our campers, who range in age from 7 to 17, come back summer after summer and grow up at camp.

Emma Kaufmann Camp (EKC)

Emma Kaufmann Camp, the overnight camp of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, has been a home-away-from-home for generations of children and teens. Located 70 miles south of Pittsburgh in the beautiful hills and forests along Cheat Lake in Morgantown, West Virginia, 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. Founded in 1908, EKC is one of the oldest Jewish overnight camps in the United States. Rich in traditions, EKC is a place where families send their children year after year and generation after generation; where each camper, new and returning, is welcomed as part of an inclusive community.

At EKC, we live Jewish values and traditions. We provide a positive Jewish atmosphere in which all campers are encouraged to explore their feelings of community and spirituality as they experience and learn about Judaic culture, history and tradition. Living Jewishly at EKC encompasses the welcoming tradition of hachnasat orchim, inclusive of children of all backgrounds. Values rooted in our Jewish heritage set the tone for daily life at camp and shape a Jewish vision, inspiring children, staff, parents and alumni. Understanding Jewish values encourages our campers and staff to live more mindfully and to develop strong Jewish identities.

NJY Camps (Camp Nah-Jee-Wah, Cedar Lake Camp, Teen Camp, Round Lake)

NJY Camps is the largest Jewish camp complex in the world, serving more than 7400 participants in our overnight camps, family camps, and visiting groups. On our Milford campus, Camp Nah-Jee-Wah serves boys and girls from grades 1 through 6; Cedar Lake Camp, grades 7 through 9; and Teen Camp, grades 10 through 11.  Round Lake Camp is a special needs inclusion program serving children and adolescents with mild autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and social skill disorders.  

Turning 103 years old, NJY Camps is built on the longstanding tradition of excellence in Jewish camping. Our program is designed to be fun, age-appropriate and engaging! We provide an extensive range of activities so each camper gains exposure to many different types of experiences/activities. Activity areas include athletics, water sports, arts, outdoor adventure, science, and music & drama. Across our programs, campers participate in 6 activity periods daily, many of which they get to choose themselves from our 25+ electives in Nah-Jee-Wah and 50+ electives in Cedar Lake/Teen Camp. 

NJY Camps is set up in such a way that our youngest campers in Camp Nah-Jee-Wah have their own campus and facilities, while our older campers in Cedar Lake & Teen Camp have their own campus and facilities to enjoy as well. This helps to ensure that we deliver on our promise for an exceptional, and age appropriate program for campers of all ages.

To promote a strong sense of camp community among all the campers the entire camp joins together frequently for special events such as Shabbat Services, Fourth of July Fireworks, weekly BBQs, Maccabiah/Color War, and so much more!

Ramah Day Camp Greater DC

At Ramah, we provide children entering grades K-8 with the very best camping experience in a setting of love, friendship, wonder and discovery, and a place where Judaism is integral to daily activities.

Your child’s well-being is our top priority. Our emphasis on camper care distinguishes Ramah as a premier summer experience. We make sure that each camper is safe, happy and secure and that summer will be a time of growth, excitement, learning and fun!

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Come join the fun at Ramah Sports Academy (RSA) this summer!  RSA is an overnight summer sports camp for children and teens with a passion for athletics and a desire to elevate all aspects of their game. With experienced coaches, caring role models, state-of-the-art athletic facilities, and a wide range of electives, RSA is the perfect mix of elite sports instruction, joyful community, and inspiring Jewish living. 

Our mission of providing a premier sports program that empowers campers to achieve their greatest potential as confident athletes, while building character and fostering a deep love for Judaism and Israel is fulfilled by committing to our four guiding principles, the four Cs: Coaching, Confidence, Community, and Connection.

Interested in learning more about RSA?  Register for one of our virtual information sessions, visit our website, and/or contact us at info@ramahsport.org.  We look forward to meeting you!

URJ 6 Points Specialty Camps: Sports Academy, Creative Arts Academy, and Sci-Tech Academy

The Union for Reform Judaism is proud to host three elite specialty sleep away camps that have focuses in sports, science & technology, and The Arts. Serving all of North America and campers currently in grades 3 - 11 (rising 4th - 12th graders) the 6 Points Specialty camps are proud to offer exceptional summer programming that will impact your campers life using existing passions, all in a Jewish home.

6 Points Sports Academy: Located in Asheville, NC and founded in 2010, 6 Points Sports Academy was the nation's first Jewish Sports Camp. Spend your summer surrounded by passionate Jewish athletes who want to grow in their sport in one of our following workshops (taught by NCAA-level coaches!): Baseball, Basketball, Cheer & Dance, Softball, Swimming, Soccer, Tennis, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Golf. Join the 800+ Jewish Athletes who make Sports Academy their summer playing field!

6 Points Sci-Tech Academy: Located outside of Boston, MA, curious campers who love to discover new things can learn from the best at our premiere Jewish STEM summer camp!  Our staff members guide campers in bringing to life the questions that capture their imaginations. Using a hands-on, project-based approach, campers learn and create in a collaborative environment in one of the following workshops, all taught by experts in their field: Robotics, Video Game Design, Programming & Coding: Javascript, Digital Film Production, Chemistry, Cryptology, Behaviorial Sciences, and Digital Art Lab: Graphic Design. We also have teen leadership programs that focus on leadership in STEM for rising 11th and 12th graders!

6 Points Creative Arts Academy: Located outside of Philadelphia, PA, campers can spend their summer with passionate Jewish campers and professional arts mentors! Campers get to focus on what they love by choosing an arts major to focus their attention on, building skills and exploring new disciplines in a safe, welcoming, fast-paced Jewish environment. Depending on their current grade, options include: Contemporary Theatre, Creative Writing, Dance, Musical Theatre, Instrumental Music Ensemble, Photography, Vocal Music Ensemble, and Visual Arts. Create, connect, and celebrate at URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy this summer! 

GAP Year Programs

Kivunim

Kivunim is a gap-year program that inspires its program participants to forge a lifelong relationship with Israel and the Jewish People through travel across the world - gaining understanding of Jewish life and history together with that of the many cultures, religions and worldviews amongst whom the Jewish people grew in its 2000 year Diaspora. Our international travels build and deepen Jewish identity within the context of an emerging sense of “world- consciousness” both as Jews and as citizens of the world.

Tivnu Gap Year program

Tivnu: Building Justice offers the only Jewish gap year program in the U.S.! Tivnu Gap Year participants connect Jewish life and social justice through individualized internships, discover the Pacific Northwest, and create a home together in Portland, Oregon. Whether you spend your year advocating for immigrants’ rights, creating mentorships for LGBTQ kids, building up tiny house villages or cooking for houseless Portlanders, you’ll know you made a difference.

Alexander Muss High School in Israel

We are the only pluralist, college prep, fully accredited program where high school students from the United States and across the globe study abroad together. Our Israel Studies curriculum spans Jewish and Israeli history, using the land as the classroom, while our General Studies department provides a multitude of classes at various levels.

Yallah! Israel

Yallah! Israel is the premier teen travel program by the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), offering unforgettable, immersive journeys through Israel and Europe. With over 60 years of expertise in providing top standards of health, safety, and security, Yallah! Israel is the adventure of a lifetime. Teens explore the land in a way they’ve only dreamed of, forming a tight-knit Jewish community while hiking, discovering, and adventuring with friends from across the globe. The program offers five distinct experiences for Summer 2025, including a European adventure, ensuring participants return with lifelong memories and friendships.

Yuval Yisrael

Yuval Yisrael’s mission is to make the Israel experience an integral part of the individual’s Jewish journey. Our program allows participants to intimately connect with Israeli society and culture by creating an immersive Jewish experience that speaks to participants of diverse backgrounds. Powered by Ramah Israel and USY, Yuval Yisrael benefits from over six decades of experience designing and running exceptional, safe, and meaningful Israel programs with a focus on building egalitarian Jewish communities. Approaching Israel as a dynamic arena in which various expressions of Judaism intersect, participants engage in both intellectual and experiential exploration of Jewish tradition. Yuval Yisrael encourages the development of a personal understanding of one’s Jewishness and an individually meaningful relationship with Israel and the Jewish people.This program is for current 10th-12th graders.