Summer Youth Experiences

The Impact of Jewish Summer Camp

In the fall of 2017, the Union for Reform Judaism evaluated whether Reform Movement youth experiences – NFTY, URJ Camps, and congregational teen experiences – have a lasting impression into adulthood, as alumni who embrace Jewish life as a path to meaning, purpose, and joy and shape a more whole, just, and compassion world in our congregations and beyond.

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Congregational Benefits & Services

Expand Your Congregation’s Reach: New Arts & STEM Online Programming for Jewish Families

December 14, 2020

These all-new winter sessions are perfect for families to enjoy high-quality, remote Jewish experiences that speak to them, on a schedule that works for their life. New, unaffiliated families will be connected with URJ congregations in their area – like yours!

NFTY

With Joy, Gratitude & Love, an Update on Summer 2021

Ruben Arquilevich

November 16, 2020

We know that providing our youth with precious experiences transforms their lives and their families’ lives and strengthens our congregations and Movement forever. Here are a few updates on our summer 2021 plans.

Aerial view of outdoor Shabbat services at URJ Camp Newman

Summer Youth Experiences

Three Years After Tubbs Fire, URJ Camp Newman Returns to Santa Rosa Campus for Summer 2021

Ari Vared

October 29, 2020

In March 2020, when the Reform Movement made the difficult-but-necessary, values-based decision to cancel in-person camp for the summer, our team immediately began looking toward the summer of 2021.

Teen girl blowing a shofar while a group looks on in front of a large outdoor structure as if at summer camp

Rosh HaShanah

Sound the Shofar: Announcing Summer 2021 Plans for URJ Camp & Israel Programs

Ruben Arquilevich

September 8, 2020

This summer was unlike any in our lifetime. While we’re incredibly thankful that Jewish youth were able to experience camp from home, we're thrilled to announce plans for in-person programming in summer 2021.