camps by age

Camps by Age

Sababa: Ages 3 - 4

Simcha: Kindergarten

Kehila: Grades 1 - 2

Ruach: Grades 3 - 4

Kef: Grades 5 - 7

CIT: Grades 8 - 10

* Campers should register for the grade they are rising into in the fall of 2023.

Member Registration opens March 1

General Registration opens March 6

Sababa | Cool (Ages 3 - 4)

We aim to offer your child a summer of exciting exploration and nurture your child’s development to help them make connections to the world around them. We inspire imagination through hands-on activities and large and fine motor skill development while balancing individual needs and interests. Sababa campers will participate in activities around the weekly camp themes and have Jewish enrichment activities on their own. Sababa campers will go outside as much as possible and celebrate Shabbat on Fridays. Please bring naptime bedding if desired. Full-day campers will have quiet/nap time after lunch. Campers must be potty trained. (No diapers or pull-ups). Sababa campers do not participate in swimming.

Simcha | Joy (Kindergarten)

These young campers want to have fun and explore. Camp can be challenging for our young friends - just as they have gotten their routine down at school or at home, they are in a new environment, doing new things. We recognize this and work to give our Simcha campers some extra TLC. Simcha introduces kids to camp, promoting fun, friendship, and life skills. Experiences will encourage your child to make new friends, build social skills, develop teamwork, inspire imagination, and foster creativity.

Simcha provides a well-rounded foundation for the future. With smaller camper-to-counselor ratios, experienced counselors, structured activities, purposeful play, and naptime option for full-day campers, we aim to balance the needs and interests of each child. Campers must be fully potty trained.

Kehila | Community (Grades 1 - 2)

Kehila engages campers in a wide variety of ageappropriate activities within a well-planned and structured format. Campers are encouraged to try new things, work as a team, think outside the box, and be creative. We promote curiosity, persistence, and self-control. Campers will gain self-confidence and adaptability, all while having fun and making new friends.

Ruach | Spirit (Grades 3 - 4)

Tailored to their growing interests and activity levels, Camp Ruach promotes social skills, adaptability, and self-confidence. Campers are encouraged to collaborate and co-create with one another in an environment that promotes positivity and growth. We strive to instill accountability, initiative, and creativity and provide campers with the support to try new things and explore new interests.

Kef | Fun (Grades 5 - 7)

Kef campers will have the opportunity to explore, discover, and most importantly, interact socially with peers. Look forward to field trips and outings. We aim to foster valuable life skills with Kef campers, such as problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Campers will work as a team and build independence, all while having “Kef” (fun)!

Counselor in Training

JR. CIT (Grades 8 - 9). SR. CIT (Grade 10)

This leadership development program is designed to empower teens by offering new responsibilities and challenges, including working with younger campers and counselors each day of camp. CITs gain hands-on experience during their program, learning positive mentorship and leadership skills. Campers in the CIT program collaborate with their dedicated Unit Head and other staff, get to work with different age groups, and even help create and facilitate camp activities. Junior CITs will primarily be working with Simcha through Ruach aged campers, whereas Senior CITs will primarily be working with Sababa and Kef aged camper groups. CITs regularly will have their own group outings, like field trips to local parks and ice cream shops. Senior CITs will also be able to accompany Kef campers on their group field trips.