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.

Emma Kaufmann Camp (EKC)

Come join the family (and the fun!) at EKC this summer - located in Morgantown, WV, on Cheat Lake, we have experience, program, and facilities to be your campers’ summer home this summer - and into the future. 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.

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! 

Habonim Dror Camp Moshava

Habonim Dror Camp Moshava is a progressive summer camp and year-round community creating vibrant Jewish life for children in grades 3-12. Our unique participatory, youth-led model creates a lively, profound, and empowering experience, where campers can be themselves, build community, and bring the change they want to see in the world. Please visit campmosh.org or email our Camp Director, Talia Rodwin, at talia@campmosh.org to learn more!

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!

Perlman Camp

Children have been creating lifelong memories and friendships at Perlman Camp for over 65 years! Nestled in the Pocono Mountains on nearly 400 magnificent acres, Perlman Camp provides exceptional childcare, a well-rounded camp program, and an engaging Jewish environment.

For more information, email Candice@perlmancamp.org or (301) 231-5300 

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.

Sababa Beachaway

Sababa Beachaway is a unique, one of a kind summer experience for rising 5th - 12th graders! There is no other summer program that offers the combination of high energy ocean activities, spiritual and mindful Jewish programming, and a nurturing, truly kind community the way Sababa does! Our Sababa specialties include surfing, sailing, scuba diving, and ocean discovery, plus so much more! We offer 2, 4, and 6 week Sababa sessions in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA

Ramah Day Camp Greater DC

Ramah Day Camp Greater DC is housed at the beautiful Wellspring Conference Center in Germantown, Maryland. For kids entering Kindergarten through 5th grade.  At Ramah, we provide 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! 

Camp Ramah New England

Camp Ramah New England is an overnight Jewish summer camp located in Palmer, Massachusetts for kids and teens. Our co-ed summer camp program welcomes children from across New England, the greater Washington, DC area, Virginia, as well as parts of Maryland and New York. For over 60 years, Ramah New England campers have shared unforgettable summers filled with learning, lasting friendships, and a love of being Jewish.

Built around a beautiful lake in the small town of Palmer, Massachusetts, Camp Ramah offers state-of -the-art programs and facilities that invite campers to explore all sorts of interests — from sports to climbing to theater arts to video production and everything in between.

Ramah campers connect with their Judaism, every day, in traditional and innovative ways. Camp Ramah’s welcoming community and attentive staff make sure every camper has their best summer ever. Begin learning more about Camp Ramah by exploring the Ramah Difference!

Ramah New England is the agency that houses Camp Ramah New England overnight camp in Palmer, MA and Ramah Day Camp Greater DC in Germantown, MD. 

Ramah Sports Academy  

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!

Capital Camps

Voted “Best Jewish Overnight Camp” in the area by Washington Jewish Week and located just 70 miles from Baltimore, DC and Northern Virginia, Capital Camps is the community camp for children grades 2-12. We are kosher, nut free and offer stellar inclusion services.

Summer Scholarships

Summer Subsidies Application for Summer 2023

2023 Summer Subsidies Application – DUE FEBRUARY 1st, 2023

Summer Subsidies are back! Adas Israel will again be offering Summer Subsidies to members in good standing. Don't wait– fill out the 2023 Summer Subidies Online Form now! 

For questions or information about Jewish summer camps or Israel trips, please contact Lindsay Kagin at lindsay.kagin@adasisrael.org. Deadline February 1st, 2023.

*Please allow us 2-3 weeks after the February 1st deadline to appropriate funds