Education Camp Guide Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By J. Correspondent | May 4, 2006 <pB’nai B’rith Camp Mittleman JCC6651 SW Capitol HwyPortland, OR 97219(503) 452-3444www.bbcamp.orgDirector: Michelle KoplanLocated on the scenic Oregon coast. Grades 2-11. Activities include arts & crafts, Jewish enrichment, swimming, creative arts, teen programs, overnights and trips. Available for rentals during off-season. Berkeley “J” Summer Day CampBerkeley Richmond JCC1414 Walnut StreetBerkeley, CA 94709(510)848-0237 X 130[email protected]www.brjcc.orgDirector: Karen CaganDay camp with specialty classes, field trips, Jewish enrichment and outdoor adventures. For kids in grades entering K – 6th. Camp Chai3859 Montgomery DriveSanta Rosa, CA 95405(707) 526-5581[email protected]www.jcagency.orgK-9th grade. Hiking, swimming, overnights, unique art activities. Shabbat celebrations and Jewish thematic programming. 9th grade CIT program. Before and After Care available. Camp Gan IsraelChabad of SF and Noe Valley834 28th Ave.San Francisco, CA 94121(415) 821-7046 [email protected]www.chabadnoevalley.orgRabbi: Gedalia Potash Ages 5-13. Fun, laughter, Jewish pride, and new friends. Day trips, drama, arts and crafts, sports, swimming, etc. Camp Gan IsraelContra Costa/Tri-ValleyChabad of Contra Costa1671 Newell Ave. Walnut Creek, CA 94595(925) 937-4101[email protected]www.cgicoco.comDirector: Shternie KaganPre-K – 9th grade. Swimmimg, sports, soccer, karate, arts, weekly excursions, and camping overnight at Lake Tahoe. Exciting Jewish experience. In Danville. Transportation is available throughout Contra Costa County. Camp KadimaJewish Community Day Camp3400 Nevada CourtPleasanton, CA 94566(925) 931-1055[email protected]www.campkadima.orgDirectors: Nathan Bellet & Sharon CohenCamp Kadima offers the adventure kids crave and the personalized attention parents seek. Our exciting programs, trips, ruach, and wonderful counselors make our community great. Camp Kee TovCongregation Beth El1301 Oxford StreetBerkeley, CA 94709(510) 848-2372 [email protected]www.campkeetov.orgDirector: Adam SchwartzSince 1967, an imagination-oriented Jewish day camp experience in the Berkeley Hills. Dedicated to the cultural and personal enrichment of campers of all ages, providing role models, a wide variety of activities and leadership training. Camp KefliTemple Isaiah of Contra Costa County3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd.Lafayette, CA 94549(925) 284-9191(925) 283-8355[email protected]www.kefli.comContact: Deb PhillipsTemple Isaiah’s 3 week day camp in Lafayette. Entering 8th grade: Idan Chadash leadership program August 7 – 18. Field trips, swimming and wacky theme days! Camp Parpar, Camp Shelanu & Theatre Camps at the Contra Costa JCC2071 Tice Valley Blvd.Walnut Creek, CA 94595(925) 938-7800 Ext. 225[email protected]www.ccjcc.orgDirector: Barbara ChotinerSwimmimg, crafts, music, sports, field trips, overnights, special theme days, Kabbalat Shabbat, and much more. 6/19 – 8/18, ACA Accredited, Pre & Post Camp too! Limited spaces still available. Camp Ramah in California15600 Mulholland Drive, #252Los Angeles, CA 90077(888) CAMP-RAMAHwww.ramah.orgContact: Daniel GreyberAffiliated with the University of Judaism. One, two & four week programs. Kosher and Shabbat-observant. Family, teen community service program and Israel programs. College Yeshiva/study program. Camp SholomPeninsula Temple Sholom1655 Sebastian DriveBurlingame, CA 94010(650) 697-2279(650) 697-0531[email protected]www.sholom.orgDirector: Cindy CommonSummer Day Camp at Peninsula Sholom for ages 3 and 4. 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with optional extended hours. Special program for children entering Kindergarten. Professional Entertainers, Music/Movement, Sports, Water Play, Arts; Cooking, Gardening, and more! Camp Tawonga131 Steuart StreetSan Francisco,CA 94015(415) 543-2267www.tawonga.orgContact: Ann GonskiAt Tawonga, the focus is on group-building. Next to Yosemite National Park. Grades 2-12. Backpacking, Judaic programming, ropes course, arts and crafts. Teen Travel quests go all over the West, Canada and Israel. Cit program. Family camp weekends. Camp TzofimJewish Community Services of Oakland & Piedmont4500 Redwood Rd.Oakland, CA 94619(510) 530-9222[email protected]www.opjcs.orgDirector: Joshua KramerA safe, fun and experienced Jewish day camp for K – grade 10. Camp Tzofim is a creative community that is cooperative, supportive and positive. Camp Young Judaea West1820 SW Vermont, Suite MPortland, OR 97219(866) 995-9378www.cyjwest.orgContact: Jonathan EmanuelSwim, hike, horseback ride, sing and dance with other 3rd-9th graders who love Israel and Judaism! An overnight camp located on the scenic Washington Coast. We are a pluralistic camp that observes Kashrut and Shabbat in a fun and safe environment that builds lifelong connections to Jewish culture and community. iD Tech Camps: Hands-On Technology Fun!1-(888) 709-TECH(8324) or (408) 871-2227www.internalDrive.comSummer technology programs for ages 7-17 at universities nationwide, including Stanford, Santa Clara, UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz. Create digital movies, video games, websites, robots and more! Mention code CA25. Rabin Summer Camp Programs JCC of San Francisco3200 California StreetSan Francisco, CA 94118(415) 292-1250www.jccsf.orgThe Rabin Summer Camp Programs include ten weeks of traditional full-day Camp Kochav, plus new and expanded specialty camps, including gymnastics and dance, and sports clinics. Great choices for children of all ages and interests. URJ Camp Institutes for Living JudaismCamp Newman & Swig235 Montgomery St., Ste. 1120San Francisco, CA 94104(415) 392-7080, (415)392-1182[email protected]www.campnewmanswig.orgDirector: Ruben ArquilevitchRegistrar: Linda HerkesCamp Newman:4800 Porter Creek Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Year-round camp for youth, adults, and families. Programs for grades 3 -12 featuring music, art, language and cooperative games. J. Correspondent Also On J. Letters Free speech at S.F. 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