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 camp: An American Jewish tradition

Findings show the first factor is Jewish day school, the second is an Israel experience and the third is Jewish camps.

 FUN AT A Jewish summer camp.

Kids’ camps in Israel gear up for post-pandemic summer of fun

Camps aim for strong recovery after easing of health restrictions, with many reporting sold-out programs.

 The BIG IDEA summer camp teaches tech to youths ages 7-17.

Lawsuit alleges mishandling of sex assault allegation at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

The lawsuit’s allegations come amid a nationwide reckoning about the handling of sexual assault allegations within Jewish institutions.

“We chose the Berkshires as many of us ride their often and are familiar with the routes and the terrain and elevations. While there will be riders of varying levels. We believe it will be challenging yet accessible to all levels of our rider constituency. Some of us will be out there the weekend be

Jewish summer camp veterans are opening a camp for trans kids

Berkowitz is working to create a different kind of summer camp experience for children — and staff — who are LGBTQ.

 Campers and staff gather around the bonfire at Camp Manitowa, the host site of Camp Indigo Point.

New Israeli-American summer camp opening in the Berkshires

A new Camp Kimama called "Half Moon" will open this summer in the Berkshires, Massachusetts.  

 Summer Camp Kimama Half Moon

Jewish adult summer camp includes color war, fire breathing and shabbat

Held on Labor Day weekend just before Rosh Hashanah, Camp Nai Nai Nai drew some 100 adults in their 20s and 30s from throughout North America to have fun, make new friends and do Jewish stuff.

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Conservative movement to investigate sexual abuse allegations

Following allegations of sexual abuse, the Conservative movement announced it would implement new safety measures and investigate how program officials have handled complaints.

 USY members celebrate at the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism's 2015 convention.

A Jewish camp in Wisconsin has closed early due to a COVID outbreak

The outbreak at Herzl was detected on July 28 when a camper exhibited COVID-like symptoms and tested positive for the virus. Four other children in the camper’s program subsequently tested positive.

Kids play softball at Camp Ramah in California. The camp will face a significant shortfall if it needs to refund all of its tuition this year.

Jewish summer camps adapting to a COVID-19 reality

With limited capacity and a COVID response team, Jewish summer camps across the US are operating again this summer.

Jewish summer camps are adapting to a new reality amid the pandemic.

This 'pre-boot camp' project helps teach young men about the military

The teenagers involved often come from difficult and risky life situations and work hand-in-hand with the Division for the Advancement of Youth at the Jerusalem Municipality.

This 'pre-boot camp' project helps teach young men about the military