Attend a Jewish Summer Camp or Israel Trip
For generations Jewish camps have inspired our children to love Judaism, live Jewishly throughout their lives, and to be their best, most authentic selves. Rabbi Immerman often says that he is the rabbi, father, husband and person he is today because of his experience with Jewish camping. Studies have shown that Jewish children who attend Jewish summer camp and Israel trips feel a more profound sense of Jewish identity and purpose.
We are fortunate to have many Jewish day and overnight camps in our area. If you already attend a camp, that’s wonderful.. Read URJ’s six reasons to attend summer camp.
We also offer annual scholarships for students to attend camp.
Jewish Day Camps for Younger Children (Ages 4-9)
Woodbridge, CT
At JCC Day Camps children expand their horizons, hone their social skills, develop leadership skills all while having the time of their lives. Located at the JCC of Greater New Haven, the camp’s outstanding facility includes an outdoor pool, a stage, sports fields, hiking trails, a low ropes course, arts and crafts area, a volleyball court, picnic areas, and more.
Jewish values are woven into the fabric of camp life through daily activities. The concept of “tikkun olam”—of helping one’s local community and repairing the world—is central to Judaism. At JCC Day Camps, we bring that concept to life through volunteer work, acts of kindness and compassion, and tzedakah projects, that our campers take part in.
Jewish OverNight Camps
Great Barrington, MA
At URJ Crane Lake Camp, we build a Culture of Kindness through our actions every day. Campers experience what it is like to live in an immersive Jewish community. This complete immersion allows children to see the world through a Jewish lens, giving them a fuller appreciation of the richness of Judaism and strengthening their Jewish identities along the way. They live the Jewish values of Rachamim (compassion), Kavod (honor and respect), Derech Eretz (civility), G’milut Chasadim (kindness), Tikkun Olam (repairing our world), and so many more!
West Stockbridge, MA
URJ Eisner Camp is a camp where everyone feels at home. Our campers enjoy engaging activities and programs, develop life-long friendships, and live with a super-star staff that acts as role models, living Jewish values-not just teaching them. When you entrust your children to us, they will experience what it is like to live in an immersive Jewish community. They live the Jewish values of Rachamim (compassion), Kavod (honor and respect), Derech Eretz (civility), G’milut Chasadim (kindness), Tikkun Olam (repairing our world), and so many more!
Byfield, MA
URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy is the Jewish camp that curious minds have been waiting for! At 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, scientific inquiry meets fun. Campers entering grades 5-10 spend two weeks exploring robotics, video game design, science, digital media, and a host of other fun activities in a friendly setting with campers who share similar interests. Our oldest campers in grades 11 and 12 take their STEM learning to the next level through our teen leadership programs, where they learn how to make the world a more whole, just, and compassionate place through science and technology. Our Jewish values increase our appreciation and aptitude for science and technology, and our understanding of science and technology principles heightens our approach to Judaism.
Madison, CT
At Camp Laurelwood, from the moment you drive through our gates, you become family. You arrive at a place you can call home for the rest of your life. Laurelwood is a place to find yourself, a place to have new experiences, learn new skills, make friendships that last for a lifetime and feel - perhaps for the first time in your life - like you are part of something bigger than yourself - something that only campers, staff and alumni know. Fun meets tradition with Judaics and Israeli culture in a warm, welcoming setting; Camp Laurelwood is proud to share and promote our Jewish heritage. We focus on cherished Jewish values including being kind to each other, respecting the earth, self- respect, and Israeli culture and folklore. Kosher Dietary Laws are observed.
Putnam Valley, NY
At Eden Village Camp, we live, work and play together in a Jewishly and socially diverse community. Our site features all the classics of summer camp with our unique Eden facilities - our farm, apothecary, teaching kitchens and so much more. At camp and back home, Eden Villagers model kindness and caring. At Eden Village, campers feel safe and free to be themselves. We get playful, creative, inspired and empowered. Each in our own way. Working together towards ecological health and social justice, our campers are empowered to make the world a better place.
Teen Israel Trips
On your NFTY in Israel Trip, touch ancient ruins visited by your ancestors for thousands of years. Eat delicious pita fresh off the fire. Climb sand dunes. Hike mountains. Swim in the Mediterranean. Float in the Dead Sea. Wander with your friends and meet amazing new people. Explore your progressive Jewish values from new angles. Discover yourself on the adventure of a lifetime. Choose from several specialty trips, including a deep Hebrew immersion, a trip through the lens of social justice, a sports trip for athletes, and a sci-tech Israel trip.
The mission of URJ Heller High is to Inspire in our students, the future leaders and members of Reform Judaism, a commitment to and deep love of North American Judaism, the Jewish People and the State of Israel. We achieve this mission by elevating and deepening our students’ knowledge of and connection to Jewish history, Judaism, Zionism and the modern State of Israel. With Israel as our classroom, we build a dynamic learning environment where formal instruction, experiential learning and travel combine to bring Jewish living and learning to life. Our skilled and engaging teachers create an inclusive community that fosters the development of future lay and professional leaders for Reform Judaism.