Foundation for Jewish Camp
Climbing a rock wall, getting up on water skis, singing around a campfire – camp is bliss. Jewish camp is all of this…with a soul. What does that mean? While campers are having a blast, they are gaining independence, learning new skills, and making best friends plus they are living Jewish values like tikkun olam (repairing the world) and experiencing the importance of community. Judaism is weaved into everyday activities providing a connection that stays with campers long after they eat their last s’more. The Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) works with over 150 nonprofit Jewish overnight camps of all denominations across North America to increase the number of campers, inspire camp leaders, and develop programs to strengthen camps. Read more about Jewish camp, FJC, & our research on the power of Jewish camp at www.JewishCamp.org
Articles by Foundation for Jewish Camp
Jewish Camp Gift Guide: Day 1
When the weather is cold and damp, the camp season seems incredibly far away. That’s why Hanukkah is the perfect ...
How to Pay for Jewish Sleepaway Camp
Whether you’re investigating a camp to send your child to in summer 2015 or still figuring out this summer’s plans, ...
Make Your Child One Happy Camper!
Jewish overnight camp is about so much more than campfires and color war. At camp, kids get the chance to ...
The Tech Side of Camp
by Rabbi Jason Miller New Brunswick, NJ – As Jewish camp leaders once again convened at Leaders Assembly, the Foundation ...
Jewish Funders Network Awards Inaugural Shapiro Prize to Foundation for Jewish Camp
The Jewish Funders Network has named the Foundation for Jewish Camp as the inaugural recipient of the Shapiro Prize for ...
Counselor and Camper Costumes & More Purim Fun
Purim’s getting close, so we’re sharing some camp-themed costume ideas for you to enjoy!One of the most delicious memories of ...
Jewish Camp Trendspotting: 10 Ways a Summer Ritual is Changing
By Julie Wiener Nostalgia about summer traditions notwithstanding, Jewish camps have changed dramatically from a generation ago. Camp’s value for ...
Using a Business Model to Make Jewish Summer Camp Affordable
By Rabbi Jason MillerAsk any Jewish family that sends their children to both a private Jewish day school and a ...
Jewish Disability Awareness Month
February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month (JDAM), which brings a topic that is very important to us at the Foundation ...
Summer Lovin’ – Shira & Noah
SHIRA & NOAH MENCOW HICHENBERG When/how/where at camp did you meet? I arrived at staff training at Camp Ramah in ...