Youth Camps & Israel
Suggestions for Summer Camps
Larchmont Temple Nursery School Summer Day Camp
URJ Joseph Eisner Camp for Living Judaism
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Programs for campers from 2nd through 10th grade. In 11th grade campers go on a NFTY in Israel Trip and serve as Machon (CIT’s) as entering 12th graders.
URJ 6 Points Sports Academy
Acheville, North Carolinas
The love and values of sports connect to fun and Jewish life. Located on the campus of the Asheville School in Asheville, NC, Jewish athletes participate in top-level sports training alongside the beloved traditions of Reform Jewish camping. For those entering grades 4-12.
URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Passions for the arts come to life! Located on the Westtown School in West Chester, PA, Jewish kids with any artistic ability participate with bright mentors in the creative arts world and connect to Reform Jewish camping. For those entering grades 3-12.
URJ Crane Lake Camp
West Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Programs for campers 3rd through 10th grade. In 11th grade campers go on a NFTY in Israel Trip and serve as Machon (CIT’s) as entering 12th graders.
URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy
Byfield, Massachusetts
Scientific inquiry meets fun! Housed on the campus of the Governor’s Academy outside of Boston, this program offers a top-quality educational program along with access to the best and brightest minds in the Jewish science and technology community. For those entering Grades 5 – 10.
High School
NFTY in Israel
Eperience Israel like never before with an amazing 4-6 week high school travel program. Spend the summer hiking, climbing, discovering, and exploring with new friends from across North America.
Mitzvah Corps
Help repair the world with this incredible social action program, combining direct hands-on involvement for communities in need. Social action, volunteering, friends, and fun are all part of the Mitzvah Corps experience. Choose from the following Mitzvah Corps programs: New Orleans, Pacific Northwest, Urban Mitzvah Corps: New Jersey and Mitzvah Corps Chicago.
Special Needs
Each URJ camp has Inclusion Coordinators who are trained professionals hired to support campers with special needs. The URJ Eisner camp also has a family camp called Camp Chazak.
For more information about any of these programs please contact Rabbi Eve Rudin at ERudin@larchmonttemple.org.
Scholarships
Larchmont Temple Summer Programs Scholarships
Larchmont Temple is dedicated to sending our children and youth to immersive Jewish experiences to deepen our learners’ Jewish experiences and learning. All children and youth of Larchmont Temple members are eligible to apply for scholarship for immersive Jewish summer programs such as camp, specialty programs and travel programs. Individuals who are awarded a scholarship may be asked to share their experiences with the Temple community in a short written paragraph or at a camp presentation. Contact Rabbi Eve Rudin, erudin@larchmonttemple.org
"One Happy Camper" Incentive Grant
Through a One Happy Camper program grant, first time campers to a non-profit Jewish overnight summer camp are eligible to receive a grant of $1000 off summer tuition!
