What makes Jewish summer camps different from all other camps?

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly why the Jewish overnight camping experience has such a profound effect. Somehow, while gazing across a crystalline lake in the silence of the dawn, or building a smoky fire that sparks conversation late into the night, something magical happens. Friendships with the strength to last a lifetime are born. The quest for knowledge about Judaism begins.

For many children, overnight summer camp is their first immersion in Jewish life. While meeting peers from all over New England, campers find that their Jewish heritage is a communal bond with their friends, rather than something that sets them apart. Jewish overnight camps have the ability to transform young lives and connect our children and teens to Judaism in new and lasting ways.

CJP proudly supports both day camps and overnight camps for youth and teens throughout Greater Boston. To find the right camp for your child, browse the links below.

Day Camps in Greater Boston:

JCC of Greater Boston
The Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston offer a variety of summer day camps.
www.jccgb.org

JCC Jacob and Rose Grossman Camp
Serves boys and girls, ages 4 ½ to 15 years.
Activities: swimming, boating, sports, cultural and social experiences.
Scholarships and bus transportation from 37 Greater Boston communities are available.
www.grossmancamp.org
617-244-5124 (winter) 781-329-9300 (summer)

Camp Gan Israel at Chestnut Hill
Serves boys and girls, ages 2.5 to 15 years.
There is nothing like the spirit and warmth of Camp Gan Israel at Chestnut Hill.  At Gan Izzy, we know that the children love creative activities, games, trips, sports and the like; and we ensure that they have a safe, fun and wholesome summer.  But, more importantly than just “a good time”, we know how to give children memories that will last a lifetime.  We offer outstanding athletic, outdoor exploration and creative arts programs under the guidance of professional instructors who are all highly qualified in their fields.
www.campgan.org
617-738-6966 (winter) 617-630-4629 (summer)

Jewish Overnight Camps:  

Foundation for Jewish Camp
The Foundation for Jewish Camp, a public foundation, is the only national organization dedicated to nonprofit Jewish resident camps, advancing program and leadership excellence to camps, and access to vibrant Jewish experiences for campers. FJC works with more than 130 camps, 62,000 campers, and 12,000 counselors across North America to further its mission. For more information on camps and on other resources, please visit www.jewishcamp.org

92nd Street Y
Passport NYC
Co-ed, for students entering grades 9 -12 grades.
Three week Jewish values-driven, socially conscious NYC based specialty camp.
Intensives include: Culinary Arts, Fashion, Film, NYC Music Industry, and Baseball.
www.92Y.org/PassportNYC
sgoldman@92Y.org
646.734.1189

BIMA at Brandeis University
Co-ed, for students currently in grades 9 -11.
Four week summer arts institute with Jewish education.
Majors: Music (instrumental and voice), visual arts, writing, theater.
www.brandeis.edu/bima
bima@brandeis.edu
781-736-8417

Camp Avoda
Serves boys ages 7 to 15 years. Located on Lake Tispaquin near Cape Cod.
Activities: land and water sports, crafts, woodworking, ropes courses, climbing tower, video production and photography.
www.campavoda.org
campavoda@aol.com
781-334-6275

Camp Bauercrest
Serves boys ages 7 to 16 years. Lake Attitash in Amesbury, MA.
Activities: boating, swimming, tennis, gym, computer lab, arts & crafts, softball, soccer and more.
www.bauercrest.org
rob@bauercrest.org
978-443-0582

Camp JORI
Co-ed camp for grades 2 through 10. Worden’s Pond in Southern Rhode Island.
“Reaching Up” program for campers with special needs, ages 11-14.
Activities: Sports, arts, swimming and Jewish culture.
www.campjori.com
campjori@hotmail.com
401-463-3170

Camp Micah
Co-ed camp for ages 7 – 15 in Bridgton, Maine.
Activities: Hiking/wilderness, sports, theater/arts, aquatics, mountain biking/boarding, skate park.
www.campmicah.com
617-244-6540

Camp Pembroke
Serves girls ages 8-16. Located in Pembroke, MA.  One of the Cohen Camps.
Activities: land and water sports, cultural programming, nature, boating, ropes course, field trips.  CIT Leadership program with Israel travel.
www.camppembroke.org
info@camppembroke.org
508-881-1002

Camp Ramah in New England
Co-ed camp for grades 2 -10 nestled in the Berkshires.
The Tikvah Program is designed for campers with special needs.
Activities: sports, creative arts, outdoor adventures, Hebrew, Jewish ethics, history and culture.
www.campramahne.org

Camp Tel Noar
Co-ed ages 8-16. Located in Hampstead, NH. One of the Cohen Camps.
Activities: land and water sports, cultural programming, nature, boating, ropes course, field trips. CIT Leadership program with Israel travel.
www.camptelnoar.org
info@camptelnoar.org
508-881-1002

Camp Tevya
Co-ed ages 8-16. Located in Brookline, NH. One of the Cohen Camps.
Activities: land and water sports, cultural programming, nature, boating, ropes course, field trips. CIT Leadership program with Israel travel.
www.camptevya.org
info@camptevya.org
508-881-1002

Camp Yavneh
Co-ed camp for ages 8 – 16 in Northwood, NH; affiliated with Hebrew College.
Activities: Hebrew and Judaic courses, sports, arts, nature, boating and swimming.
www.campyavneh.org
info@campyavneh.org
617-559-8860

Camp Young Judaea
Co-ed camp for ages 8 – 15 in southern New Hampshire.
Activities: sports, arts, waterfront activities, Judaic studies.
www.cyj.org
781-237-9410

Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake
Co-ed camp for grades 2 – 8 in New York’s Hudson River Valley.
Activities: sports, art, music, swimming, boating, climbing tower, field trips.
www.cyjsl.org
212-451-6233

Genesis at Brandeis University
Co-ed summer program for grades 10 and 11.
Participants get a taste of college through Jewish studies, academics, the arts and humanities and social action projects.
www.brandeis.edu/genesis
genesis@brandeis.edu
781-736-8416

JCC Maccabi Camp Kingswood
Co-ed camp for ages 8 – 16 in Bridgton, Maine.
Activities: athletics, creative arts and cultural programming.
www.kingswood.org
617-558-6528

URJ Crane Lake Camp
Co-ed camp for students entering grades 3 – 10 in West Stockbridge, MA.
Activities: sport intensive, waterskiing, windsurfing, adventure/nature, fine arts, Judaic program.
www.urjnecamps.org
hmay@urj.org

URJ Eisner Camp
Co-ed campus-style program for students entering grades 2 – 10 in Great Barrington, MA.
Activities: arts, athletics, radio, videography and climbing wall.
www.urjnecamps.org
lbordman@urg.org