Summer camp

Your Investments: Don’t let summer heat burn your finances

Start planning and saving well in advance of the summer so that the sudden expenses don’t send you scrambling to try and find the money to pay for them.

 Mother and toddler sitting under the tree during summer vacation. (Illustrative).
 Items lie scattered inside a cabin at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025.

After flood in Texas devastates local camps, Jewish camps express grief and condolences

 FROM THE earliest stages of this season at The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Summer Shlichut Program, it was clear that significant challenges awaited us, says the writer.

Summer camp ‘shlichim’ bring Israel to North America - opinion

 Where love for Israel meets core values – a group of teens on a recent journey

How "I Belong. Israel (Masa Israeli)" Created a New Educational Model


Their counselors stuck in Israel, US Jewish camps are putting out ‘Help Wanted’ signs

“Some of them were supposed to be here today. They will not be here today, and who knows when they will be here,” said Michael Schlank.

 On the last Friday of the season at Camp Ramah Nyack in 2019, anyone spending the next year in Israel is called up and invited to dance with the Israeli staffers in a Zionist celebration.

Organized summer fun in Jerusalem: A guide to choosing the best summer camp for your kids

Whether you are a tourist or a local, there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the right day or sleepaway camp to make sure your kids have the best summer ever!

 Paintball at Summer Military Boot Camp.

The educational value of Jewish summer camp - opinion

Despite rising costs, summer camps are worth the price as they provide transformative experiences for children.

 PARTICIPANTS IN last year’s Yael Foundation summer camp in Cyprus: For generations, Jewish summer camps have been more than just a seasonal pastime, the writer states.

Supporting Israel’s youth: Long-term impact of wartime philanthropy – opinion

Investing in youth today is not just a social choice; it’s a strategic one that will better our Jewish State.

 Groups participating in the summer camp programs.

Galilion Hotel introduces ‘Summer Camp’ program to beckon families back to North

The Summer Camp will present a spectrum of summer activities for all ages. Children will embark on an imaginative global journey, including off-site visits to attractions in northern Israel.

THE GALILION Hotel’s ‘Summer Camp.

A summer sanctuary at Camp Kimama-Halfmoon

This haven fosters growth, connection, and lifelong memories through leadership programs and diverse traditions.

Theatre group at Camp Kimama-Halfmoon.

Jewish summer camps: Connecting between Israel, global Jewish community

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Bringing Israeli campers and staff to Jewish summer camps created opportunities for North Americans to have ongoing, meaningful relationships with Israel.

 More than 950 camp professionals, board members and funders gathered in Chicago for the Foundation for Jewish Camps’  three-day Jewish Camp Summit earlier this month.

Jewish camps help children 'live Jewishly out loud' - opinion

Camps reported young Jews proudly wearing Star of David and Chai jewelry at a time when many Jews are hiding their identity.

 ‘THERE IS a recognition that we have a story that has impacted our family.’ Camp Ramah Sasson aims to give the children a safe space, facilitates discussions, and provides high-quality programming.

Running in the rain: Israeli teens join US summer camp

About 110 Israeli teens, together with 10 specially trained staff, went to the Pocono mountains of Eastern Pennsylvania as part of Macheneh Yahad, a Jewish Agency partnership program.

 Take us out to the ball game! Some 110 Israeli teens enjoy a respite from the war at an American Jewish summer camp.

Shaq records video in Hebrew for Israeli kids whose relatives were killed or captured on Oct. 7

He concluded with a string of Hebrew messages one right after the other: “Shalom,” “Baruch Hashem,” which translates roughly to “God bless,” “L’shana tova” (“Happy new year”) and “Shabbat Shalom.”

 Shaquille O'Neal ahead of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Nov. 18, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Camp Ramah Sasson offers support retreats for Jewish families facing loss and illness

The Foundation for Jewish Camp CEO , noted, “Camp Ramah Sasson embodies the best of Jewish camp: leaning on community, ritual, and fun as a way to help families create treasured memories and bond."

 ‘THERE IS a recognition that we have a story that has impacted our family.’ Camp Ramah Sasson aims to give the children a safe space, facilitates discussions, and provides high-quality programming.