F ederation E arly L earning
S ervices D ay C amps
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. Some sites have swimming pools and swimming instruction. Camps
feature: specialists in sports, music and art, 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 maybe 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, the Gan Simcha preschool pro-
gram addresses the needs of the Orthodox community, and participates
in all camp activities.
Camp Chaverim at Lokoff Early Learning Center
The Leonard & Madlyn Abramson Early Childhood Education Community
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 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.
COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program
JEVS Career Strategies/Internship Programs
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0876 • AshInternship@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org/Ash-Internship
A paid summer internship for Jewish undergraduate college students interested
in gaining a deeper understanding of their Jewish identity, while working in
Jewish community agencies.
Hillel at Drexel University
101 N. 33rd St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-895-2531 • idekoninck@drexelhillel.org • drexelhillel.org
Works with student leaders and their social networks to inspire students to
explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and
create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation. Student-
planned programs include social opportunities, concerts, Jewish learning,
religious services, Shabbat dinners, lectures, Jewish travel experiences and lead-
ership training. Leads the Israel conversation on campus through its affiliated
student-led organization, Dragons For Israel.
Hillel in Greater Philadelphia (HIP)
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-8265 • Fax: 215-898-8259 • info@phillyhillel.org • phillyhillel.org
Provides programming for Jewish students at smaller schools in the
Philadelphia area — Arcadia, Bryn Mawr, Bucks County Community College,
Haverford, Penn State Abington, Philadelphia University, Swarthmore,
University of the Sciences, Villanova, West Chester University and other
Philadelphia-based schools — through a citywide student network. Students
throughout the Greater Philadelphia area are welcome to participate.
Hillel at Temple University
The Edward H. Rosen Hillel Center
1441 Norris St. • Philadelphia, PA 19121
215-777-9797 • Fax: 215-777-9790 • dlevitt@phillyhillel.org • templehillel.com
Works through student leaders and their social networks to inspire students to
explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and
create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation. Student-
planned programs include social opportunities, concerts, Jewish learning, reli-
gious services, Shabbat dinners, lectures, Jewish travel experiences and leader-
ship training. Hillel at Temple leads the Israel conversation on campus through
its affiliated student-led organizations, TIPAC and Owls For Israel. Kosher
dining available at Temple Hillel’s Café 613, supervised by the Keystone-K —
Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia.
Hillel at University of Pennsylvania (Penn Hillel)
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-7391 • Fax: 215-898-6393 • info@phillyhillel.org • pennhillel.org
Works in partnership with many other students groups to inspire students to
explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and
create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation. Student
partners include religious communities, educational initiatives, social-justice
projects, social and cultural opportunities and groups focusing on Israel edu-
cation and politics. Penn Hillel sponsors the Jewish Renaissance Project, which
continues to develop Jewish life and community in residence halls, off-campus
apartments, the Greek community and wherever students live. Kosher dining
is available at the Falk Dining Commons, a university hall in Steinhardt Hall.
Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia.
Penn State Hillel
114-117 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center • University Park, PA 16802
814-863-3816 • Hillel@psu.edu • pennstatehillel.org
A pluralistic, welcoming, and inclusive environment for Jewish college
students, where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually, and
socially. Activities encourage students to pursue tzedek (social justice), tik-
kun olam (repairing the world), and Jewish learning, and to support Israel
and global Jewish peoplehood. Through the Jewish community, students
can find social outlets, religious learning, and service opportunities.
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