Camp Tawonga

Office 131 Steuart St. Suite 460 San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 543-2267 [email protected] tawonga.org
Camp Director Aaron Mandel [email protected]

Premier independent residential Jewish summer camp where adventure meets tradition and nature nurtures the soul. Camp’s mission is to provide transformative experiences rooted in joyful Judaism and inclusive community. Immersing children in community building, Jewish values, and nature helps them grow into their best selves, using the camp experience to help make the world a better place.

Located at the doorstep of Yosemite National Park, on the middle fork of the Tuolumne River, on 160 acres in the Stanislaus National Forest, leading the field of Jewish camping for over a century.

Summer Programs
🌲 Summer camp sessions: Rising 2nd to 10th grades, 1-3 week options
🌲 Adventure Quests: Rising 6th to 10th grades, 1–3 week options
🌲 Teen Leadership Institute: Rising 11th grade, 3½-week option
🌲 Specialist & Counselor In-Training program: Rising 12th grade, 4-week option

Weekend Programs
🌲 3–4 day immersive family camp weekends in spring, fall and winter to unplug and reset for the ultimate family bonding experience.
🌲 4-day fall adult retreats: Women’s weekend and men’s weekend.  Financial assistance available. Refer a friend and each save $150.