Director: Yaffa Tygiel
Full session July 11 -August 1. For grades 3 – 8. Special program for 9 -10 graders, 7/11 – 8/6, for new campers 7/11- 7/18. CIT program for 11 grade students. Financial aid, transportation to and from camp.
Albert L. Schultz JCC Summer Camp 655 Arastradero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
415-493-0563 ext. 243, 244
Directors: Ann Cautericci-McGuire and Cindy F. Schlesinger
Programs for preschool through teens offer enriching experiences. Swim instruction included. Specialty clubs in a variety of areas offer new challenges to older children. Innovative teen programs. Field trips and overnights too!
Addison Penzak JCC of Greater San Jose 14855 Oka Road
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-358-3636
Summer programs for kids 2 -16. Camp Shalom. Performing Arts Company. Sports, Tennis and Kindercamp too!
Bernard Osher Marin JCC Camps 200 North San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
415-479-2000/Fax 415-491-1235
Interim Director:
Deborah Burg-Schnirman
Programs for campers from Preschool through 11th grade including CIT, teen travels, overnights, field trips, Jewish themes, nature, ropes course, arts & crafts, sports, drama and swimming. Specialty camps too.
Berkeley JCC Summer Day Camp Berkeley Richmond JCC
1414 Walnut St., Berkeley, CA 94709
510-848-0237 ext. 230
contact: Adam Weisberg
Our talented, experienced and professional staff create an exciting day camp environment with vibrant daily song sessions, rousing ruach and experiential Jewish cultural programs.
B’nai B’rith Camp Mittleman JCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
503-452-3444
Director: Jennifer Axman
Jewish culture, pool, lakefront, activities, sports, arts and crafts, nature skills. ACA accredited.
Computer Camps Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA 95053
408-554-4900
Co-ed ages 8 – 18, beginner to super advanced. Learn to program, take apart a computer, experience the Internet, create a graphics video & make new friends. Optional sports program. Call for a brochure.
Camp Gan Israel Chabad
East Bay:
2643 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
510-540-5824
Contact: Miriam Ferris
North Bay:
1150 Idleberry Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
415-492-1666
Contact: Rabbi Hillel Scop
South Bay:
3070 Louis Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
415-424-9800
Contact: Rabbi Yosef Levin
Open to children from all Jewish backgrounds. Diverse, dynamic, successful programming. Exceptional, competent staff. Role models proven to give your child a Jewish experience that will last a lifetime.
Howard Cooper’s Jewish Discovery Camp PO Box 177, Haddonfield, NJ, 08033
609-427-9756 or 609-429-7322
Director: Howard Cooper
An outstanding opportunity for Jewish teens (13-18) from around the world to sample the excitement and challenge of college life in a friendly, safe and Jewish environment.
Israel Center of the Jewish Federation of the Greater East Bay 401 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
510-839-2900 ext. 255
Koret Israel teen trip. Four weeks, departs July 21. Unique, top-rated program. Do it all – Jerusalem, Masada, snorkeling, camel rides. $2,950, scholarships available. Meet other participants at pre-trip weekend.
Jewish Family & Children’s Service 2245 Post St. , San Francisco, CA 94115
415-449-1226
Contact: Val Steinberg
JFCS offers camperships and loans to give students the opportunity to build positive identities and connect with rich cultural heritage at Jewish summer camps. We also provide loans & grants for college vocational and graduate school.
Mountain Camp 3717 Buchanan Street Suite 102
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-351-2267
Contact: Don Whipple
High adventure on a beautiful mountain lake. Traditional camp with emphasis on outdoor living, cooperation and self-esteem. Ropes course, sailing, dance, mtn. bikes, gymnastics, kayaking, backpacking, arts & crafts, fencing, archery, wind surfing and more
Peninsula JCC 2440 Carlmont Drive
Belmont, CA 94022
650-591-4438
Contact: Todd Braman (K-9), Ellie Rosenberg (Preschool)
The PJCC Day Camp serves children, preschool through 9th grade. Camp days are full of exciting activities including swimming, art, music, sports and field trips.
JCC of San Francisco 3200 California, San Francisco, CA 94118
415-292-1250
Director: Rebecca Novick
Camp Kochav has a dynamic new leadership. BRAND NEW SPORTS CAMP led by Craig Salgado, specialty & mini-camps, swimming, field trips, Judaica, overnights, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cooking, drama, mitzvah projects and more!
UAHC Camp Institutes for Living Judaism
703 Market Street, Suite 1300
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-392-7080
Director: Ruben Arquilevich
Two residential summer camps located in Northern California. A variety of sessions available for campers entering grades 2-12. Ropes course, nature, Judaica and arts & crafts…Summer teen leadership program, Weekend programs, Family camp, Retreats and Elderhostel.
Camp Shelanu at the Contra Costa JCC 2071 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
925-938-7800
Fax 925-937-0765
Director: Stephanie Pierce
Programs at our beautiful new facilities include traditional day camps, specialty camps in sports and the arts, toddlers, CIT, Teen Travel. Ages 2-16. Extended care, hot lunches, swimming lessons available!
Student Camps & Trips San Rafael, CA
415-454-5441 / Fax 415-457-0290
Contact: Judy Wiesen
Free referral service to families representing over 700 summer camps and opporunities for children ages 8-18. Come meet over 60 directors of summer programs Feb 27 & 28 1-4 p.m. at Menlo School in Atherton (2/27) and Marin Academy in San Rafael (2/28). Admission is free.
Camp Tawonga 121 Steuart Streett San Francisco CA 94015
415-543-2267
Directors: Ann Gonski, Deborah Newbrun & Ken Kramarz
Sierra Hiking and Backpacking, Adventure Ropes Course, Jewish Community, Nature Activities, Shabbat and Havdallah, Music, Dance, Arts, Crafts & Ceramics, Swimming; Sports, Teen Travel and Leadership Programs. Family Camps. Next to Yosemite on the Tuolumne River.
Temple Isaiah Adventure Camp 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Lafayette, CA 94549 925-284-9191 Director: Aaron Dorfman
A day camp for Jewish students entering Kindergarten through 7th grades dedicated to informal Jewish education and discovering the Bay Area.
Camp Young Judaea-West 2000 Hearst Avenue, Suite 201
Berkeley, CA 94709
510-549-0260
If you want to give your child a Jewish background, you need to give them a Jewish playground. Session #1 N. Cal., Session #2, So. Cal.
YMCA Camp Jones Gulch 11000 Pescadero Creek Road
LaHonda, CA 94020
650-747-1207/650-747-0986
Director: Kristine Wingert
Located on nearly 1,000 acres of beautiful coastal redwood forests. Camp offers a safe and fun environment for campers entering the 3rd – 9th grades.