Jewish Summer Camp
With 14 summer camps across North America, URJ programs enrich and transform lives by strengthening identity and knowledge, instilling Reform Jewish values, and cultivating lifelong friendships.
Summer Youth Experiences
“Is it Still Relevant?”
“Is it still relevant?” It’s a question that we in liberal Jewish communities ask ourselves quite often.
4 Surprising Ways Camp Connects Us All
Sports, games, art and science projects. Swimming, hiking, climbing. Laughing, learning, sharing. It’s these activities, and more, that transform summer camp into one of the strongest links in the Reform Movement’s chain of connections. In fact, summertime for the URJ is like one huge game of connect-the-dots. Connecting current campers with alumni. Connecting clergy with worshippers.
Summertime Forever: 11 Ways Your Congregation Can Support Its Campers
As the academic year comes to a close, we’ve rounded up resources for your congregation to stay connected with your campers throughout the summer. The tips and resources here will assist your congregation in leveraging the learning, joy and relationships developed at camp during the summer.
5 Life Lessons from Jewish Camp Counselors
As seasoned staffers of a Reform Jewish summer camp, here are five of the most important lessons we've learned from our experiences.