Camp Ramah in the Poconos
2100 Arch St., 3rd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-885-8556 • 570.798.2504 • Fax: 215-885-8905
info@ramahpoconos.org • ramahpoconos.org
Overnight summer camp located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains for
kids and teens grades two to 10. Activities include sports, waterfront, visual
and performing arts, outdoor adventure, high ropes course, and more.
Tikvah (special needs) residential program. Summer contact information:
2618 Upper Woods Road, Lakewood, PA 18439
Golden Slipper Camp
215 N. Presidential Blvd., 1st Floor
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 610-660-0520 • Fax: 610-660-0515
info@goldenslipper.org • goldenslippercamp.org
Located in the Poconos for children ages 7 to 16. Offers a full range of
activities and programs. Scholarships are available for Delaware Valley
children with limited financial resources. Summer: 164 Reeders Run Road
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 • 570-629-1654.
Lisa & Michael Gan Israel Resident Camps
Sylvia & Jack Erlbaum Campus • 1360 W. Indian Creek Dr. • Wynnewood, PA
215-852-0276 • zgerber@ganisraelphilly.com • ganisraelphilly.com
Chabad-Lubavitch sponsored overnight camp for girls and boys entering
fourth through eighth grades. Girls and boys have separate sessions. Open to
all, regardless of background or affiliation. Includes all traditional camp sports
and arts activities, plus a Jewish heritage theme.
Pinemere Camp
4100 Main St., Suite 301 • Philadelphia, PA 19127
215-487-2267 • Fax: 215-487-2265 • camp@pinemere.com • pinemere.com
Jewish co-ed resident camp for children entering second through 11th grades.
Seven-, four- and three-week sessions available. The Pocono Mountains
campus includes a private lake, swimming pool, field house, outdoor courts
and fields, and more. Activities range from athletics to arts, waterfront and
outdoor education, and adventure. Offers three-day and one-week sessions for
first-time campers. New camper incentive program. JCC-affiliated. Kosher.
Summer: 865 Bartonsville Woods Road • Stroudsburg, PA • 570-629-0266.
C AMP S CHOLARSHIPS
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Camp Scholarships
215-832-0530 • sgreenstein@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org
Need-based scholarships to families for day and overnight camp. Three funds:
Day Camp Scholarship Fund
One Happy Camper Program Fund
Overnight Camp Scholarship Fund
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Federation Early Learning Services
10700 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-676-7550 • Fax: 215-676-9498 • info@FelsKids.org • FELSKids.org
Day camps for children ages 3 to 5 years old. One camp for children of
elementary school age (see Camp Woodlight, below). Air-conditioned
buildings. Several sites have swimming pools and swimming instruction.
Camps feature: specialists in sports, music, and movement, etc.
Weekly themes, special events, and Shabbat celebrations. Special events include
trips and entertainment. Snacks and at some sites. Lunches are
provided. Financial assistance, when eligible is available. State subsidy accepted.
Call for the special features of each camp.
Camp Chaverim at Gutman Early Learning Center
7500 West Ave. • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-5570 • Fax: 215-635-8155 • Gutman@FelsKids.org
In addition to the other camp programs, Gan Simcha toddler, preschool
and Pre-k programs address the needs of the Orthodox community, and
participate in all camp activities.
Camp Chaverim at Lokoff Early Learning Center
The Leonard & Madlyn Abramson Early Childhood Education Comunity
TBI Synagogue • 1920 Skippack Pike • Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-643-0110 • Fax: 215-643-3286 • Lokoff@FelsKids.org
Camp Kehillah
Congregation Ohev Shalom • 2 Chester Road • Wallingford, PA
610-872-0400 • Fax: 215-872-0557 • Kehillah@FelsKids.org
Camp Kol Ami
8201 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-4180 • Fax: 215-635-4186 • KolAmi@FELSKids.org
Camp K’tonton
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
715 Paxon Hollow Road • Broomall, PA 19003
610-325-4831 • Fax: 610-356-8091 • Ktonton@FelsKids.org
Camp Lassin
10800 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-677-7191 • Fax: 215-969-3502 • Lassin@FelsKids.org
Camp Ohev Shalom
944 Second Street Pike • Richboro, PA 18954
215-643-0110 • Fax: 215-643-3286 • OhevShalom@FelsKids.org
Camp Paley
2199 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-8930 • Fax: 215-742-2349 • Paley@FelsKids.org
Camp Woodight (for elementary school age children)
2199 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-8930 • Fax: 215-742-2349 • CampWoodlight@FelsKids.org
For children ages 6-11. Swimming, sports, arts & crafts, nature &
science, field trips, music, and mitzvah (good deed) projects, off-site
field trips as well as in-house visits. Lunch and snacks are included.
Financial assistance available; state subsidy accepted.
NEIGHBORHOODS
Neighborhood Programming in Philadelphia
215-832-0821 • info@jewishphilly.org
jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming Alliances of synagogues, community volunteers and representatives from Jewish
community organizations within geographic ares who work together to create an
inspired Jewish community. These neighborhood programming alliances provide
support an collaborations, that create bridges between marginally affiliated Jews
and Jewish institutions. They also deliver services and programs building Jewish
community and strengthening Jewish identity.
Bucks County Jewish Coalition • evebcjc@gmail.com
Bux-Mont Kehillah • buxmontkehillah@gmail.com
Center City Kehillah • centercitykehillah@gmail.com • 267-225-8701
Kehillah of Chester Co. • cckehillah@jewishphilly.org • 484-582-0210
Delaware County • info@jewishphilly.org
Lower Merion Neighborhood • cheryl.barish.erlick@gmail.com
Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhood • agilbert@jewishphilly.org
215-320-0351 Old York Road Community Organization • oyrkehillah@gmail.com
Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst (JCOR)
2139 Hoffnagle St., Suite 101 • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-745-8356 • jcor-subscribe@yahoogroups.com • jcor.org
A collaboration of Orthodox synagogues and businesses in Northeast
Philadelphia focused on bringing positive growth in the Rhawnhurst
neighborhood. RECREATIONAL CENTERS
Kaiserman JCC
45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-896-7770 • Fax: 610-896-5808
customerservice@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com
Offers a full range of fitness, cultural and educational programs for all ages.
The Conston Fitness Center includes an outdoor seasonal pool, indoor
jogging track, sauna, steamroom, spinning studio and a fully equipped fitness
center. Fitness program highlights include group fitness classes, sports
leagues, martial arts, gymnastics, swimming lessons and personal trainers on
staff. Cultural and educational programs include adult education, and family
and holiday programs, the Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten with an
infant room, as well as a comprehensive summer camp program for children
ages 4 months through eighth grade.
Katz JCC
Weinberg Campus • 1301 Springdale Road • Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
856-424-4444 • 856-751-6804 • info@jfedsnj.org • www.katzjcc.org
A health and wellness complex that provides fitness opportunities for all ages
and abilities. The after school programs, Just4Kids and JCrew, are the desti-
nations for children K to 8th grades which offer homework help, enrichment
activities, computer lab and creative arts. It is also home to two day camps,
Early Childhood Camps at the Katz JCC for children ages to 5, and the JCC
Camps at Medford for campers ages 3 to 14. Has programming for Jewish
organizations, children, youth and older adults and individuals with special
needs. Hosts educational, social and community events throughout the year.
It welcomes individuals of all faiths, cultures, ages and abilities.
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 • info@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org
Offers extensive facilities for individuals of all ages. Athletic facilities include
an indoor pool, indoor track, sauna, steam room, dance studios, indoor and
outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis courts, outdoor intramural fields
and a complete cardiovascular fitness center. Athletic programs include
sports leagues, fitness classes, gymnastics and karate. Cultural and educational
programs include music, dance, theater, arts and crafts, adult Lifelong
Learning, senior programs, New American programs, before- and after-
school care (KidSpace), and teen and family events. Home to the Fred Wolf
aGallery, Summer Day Camp, Ann’s Kids Child Care and a 500-seat theater.
PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG
PROFESSIONALS AEPi Alumni Club-Philadelphia
609-289-9667 • PhillyAEPi@gmail.com • PhillyAEPi.org
Volunteer-led club that provides opportunities for those in the greater
Philadelphia area to socialize, network, mentor/support local chapters, engage
with other community groups as well as reconnect to the national organization.
Welcomes members of all ages, from several chapters and in various professions.
AJC ACCESS
AJC Philadelphia/South New Jersey Office
30 S. 15th St., Suite 801 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-665-2300 • Fax: 215-665-8737 • philadelphia@AJC.org • ajc.org
AJC’s Young Leadership Program. ACCESS prepares the next generation of
Jewish leaders to engage the issues facing the global Jewish community and
empowers young activists to shape the conversation on today’s critical domestic
and international issues.
The Chevra
2007 Ranstead St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-908-4950 • info@chevra.net • chevra.net
A group for Jewish professionals and graduate students in their 20s and 30s.
Provides connections through social, cultural, educational, spiritual, volunteer,
travel and leadership experiences.
Hillel’s Jewish Graduate Student Network
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-6451 • info@jewishgrads.org • jewishgrads.org
Helps foster Jewish community through social, educational, cultural, social
action, religious, leadership and networking opportunities. Welcomes Jewish
graduate students in the Philadelphia area by sponsoring campus-based and
city-wide events.
Jewish Interactions for Forty/Fifty-Somethings
Gershman Y • 401 South Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
soz@gershmany.org • gershmany.org/jiff
A community for Jewish men and women in their 40s and 50s, both single and
married, to build connections -- social, personal, and/or professional. Bi-weekly
outings take place in Center City for company, culture, and cuisine. (JIFF).
Jewish Professionals of Suburban Philadelphia
jpsphillyburbs@gmail.com • facebook.com/JPSPhilly
Provides Jewish professionals in their 20s and 30s, living in the Greater
Philadelphia suburbs with fun social events, networking opportunities and
social action experiences that promote Jewish culture, community and religious
values. Hosts happy hours, trivia nights and movie nights to monthly Kabbalat
Shabbat dinners, potlucks and outdoor activities. Open to all young adults,
affiliated or not. Funded in part by the Bux-Mont Neighborhood Kehillah in
partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. (JPSP).
Jews in All Hues
7152 Chew Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19119
info@jewsinallhues.org • jewsinallhues.org
Supports and advocates for dual or multiple-heritage Jews (one Jewish parent,
Jews by choice, adopted Jews, Jews of color). Offers a variety of programming
and training designed to cultivate a welcoming community.
Moishe House Philadelphia
Tribe Commons • 201 S. Camac St • Philadelphia, PA 19107
267-341-1540 • moishehousephilly@gmail.com • moishehouse.org
A pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive space for young, 20-something Jews to
connect over common ground. Hosts a minimum of seven events each month
ranging from in-house potlucks and shows to parties at local venues to cultural
happenings. Also offers opportunities to learn with local rabbis and visionaries.
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