Summer camp

American Jewish summer camps offer Israeli teens a break from pressures at home

770 teens from the Gaza Envelope attended camp this past summer as part of Campers2Gether, a Jewish Agency initiative that began in 2024.

The Jewish Agency partners with North American camps and Jewish federations to provide Israeli teens with a respite from the war.
Muslim women attend Friday prayers at Iqraa Dunmurry Mosque in Belfast, Northern Ireland, August 9, 2024.

Shi'ite org. axes UK children's summer camp following radicalization concerns, Iran ties

Camp Wilayah

Islamic combat training camp run by pro-Hezbollah preacher takes place in UK

Participants at the five-day summer camp for youth who experience stuttering.

Israeli researchers unveil program to treat stuttering in children with five-day camp


Summer camps in the shadow of the war: No longer fly far and pay a lot

Summer camps in the shadow of war: Affordable and close to home. Israel Summer Camps Forum offers diverse camps at accessible prices for all.

  Israeli Travel Camp

Seeking normalcy and increased resilience, Israeli families turn to summer camp

Summer camps in Israel are adopting new operations to support kids affected by the war and adding multiple security measures, while summer programs aimed at promoting dialogue face new challenges.

 Groups participating in the summer camp programs.

Yael Foundation to donate $1.75 million to Jewish children attending summer camp

One camp in particular which is expected to benefit from the funds is the Mosaic United camp for Jewish children who are currently refugees from the Ukraine.

 Mark the first day of camp on the calendar and count down together (Illustrative).

Israeli youth who lost family members on, since October 7 attend FIDF US summer camp

Friends of the IDF hosts a record 340 participants from bereaved families in their annual summer camp, including 32 Israeli youth who lost family members since October 7.

The first camper group who left Israel last week

Israeli kids with life-threatening illnesses find respite from war at Catskills camp

The camp tries to create a tranquil and inviting atmosphere to match the landscape outside, and also hosts an infirmary that can see to the children's treatments.

 Campers and counselors dance after lunch at Camp Simcha, July 3, 2024.

Big holiday ahead: Technological summer camp in Thessaloniki for teenagers

Tech summer camp in Thessaloniki for teens 15-18, with participants from Israel and worldwide. Python, biological sciences, website development, entrepreneurship, and more!


Rabbi Albert Thaler, founding director of Ramah Nyack day camp, dies at 91

Rabbi Thaler, who ran the camp until 1997 and also served for 37 years as rabbi of Temple Gates of Prayer in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, died April 18. He was 91.

Rabbi Albert Thaler leads a havdalah service at the Queensboro Hill Jewish Center, the synagogue where he worked for 25 years until, in 1980, becoming rabbi of Temple Gates of Prayer, also in Queens, New York.

How US Jewish summer camps are preparing to welcome Israeli staff — many fresh from war

Those who are hired will arrive at camp after months of living under fire — and in some cases after fighting in Gaza.

American Jewish camp directors at a Jewish Agency for Israel seminar.

Spring camp for disabled children charges forward despite Hamas war

The young campers enjoyed five days of activities like water sports, beach parties, a pajama party, a sunrise trip and more.

Keren Shemesh: Spring Camp for Children with Disabilities and evacuees took place despite the war

Summer Camps Israel forum provides camp experience for evacuees Forum is planning additional camps

"We are happy to expand the activities for the Passover holiday and to provide additional youth with the vacation they so desperately need", says Shawna Gudman, founder of the Summer Camps Israel.

  Camp Kimama for youth from Re’im