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Camp Tawonga

NEAR YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
(415) 543-2267  •  tawonga.org
Summer programs, weekend programs and year-round programs are available at this storied camp that was established in 1925. Programs in 2023 include Summer Camp, Teen Programs, Adventure Quests, Family Camps and Weekend Programs, and a bar, bat & b’nai mitzvah program. The camp is committed to immersing children in community building, Jewish values and nature to help them become their best selves and go on to make the world a better place.

EAST BAY

Camp Kee Tov

BERKELEY
(510) 848-2372  •  campkeetov.org
Two summer camp sessions are already scheduled for 2023 at this camp for students from kindergarten through 9th grade.  Founded more than 50 years ago, the camp combines fun and learning in a community-building environment and also promotes the values of mutual respect, tzedakah (social justice), and love of nature. Programming and traditions have inspired thousands of campers from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, families and faiths.

SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA

Oshman Family JCC Camp

PALO ALTO
(650) 223-8700  •  paloaltojcc.org/camps
A repeat winner this year, Oshman JCC camp offers a variety of opportunities for fun. J-Camp is a day camp scheduled to coincide with breaks at local elementary schools for the summer, holidays and single days off, so campers may enjoy supervised play with old friends and make new ones. Students entering grades 3 through 11 are welcome at Maccabi Sports Camp, an overnight Jewish sports camp that takes place each summer just outside of San Francisco. 

NORTH BAY 

URJ Camp Newman 

SANTA ROSA
(415) 392-7080  •  campnewman.org
Dedicated to inspiring a love of Judaism 365 days a year, Camp Newman is proud to  build a community of acceptance, modeling positive behaviors and acknowledging that every member of the community is vital and important. The year-round camp is known for outstanding facilities, immaculate grounds and fantastic dining. Summer programs for kids and teens include hiking, swimming, arts, team-building activities, gardening and travel programs. 

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