JCC Camps at Medford
400 Tuckerton Road • Medford, NJ 08055
856-751-1666 • bsegal@jfedsnj.org • JCCCampsatMedford.org
ACA accredited and award-winning summer day camp in Medford, NJ,
enriches children’s lives by teaching values and life skills in a fun, safe and
inclusive Jewish environment. The 120 acre rustic, wooded facility includes a
4 acre lake with docks for swimming, inflatables, fishing and boating, age-
appropriate athletic facilities including fields, mini golf and. Nature and
adventure facilities include high and low ropes courses, climbing tower and
boulder and zip lines. Creative and performing arts pavilions are equipped for
music, theatre, ceramics, wood-working and cooking.

Makom Community Camp
2013 Sansom St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
484-278-1335 • beverly@makomcommunity.org • makomcommunity.org/camps
Provides camp day experiences that include experiential learning, field trips,
and play. One can sign up by the day or by the week. Camp programming
serves children ages 4-10, and run throughout the school year, anytime the
School District of Philadelphia is closed and in the time before and after area
Jewish summer camps run.

Ramah Day Camp
2100 Arch St., third floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-885-8556 • Fax: 215-885-8905
eileeng@ramahpoconos.org • ramahdaycamp.org
Summer camp for children in pre-k (4 years) through seventh grade, includ-
ing a leadership training program for sixth and seventh graders, and a CIT
program for eighth through 10th graders. Sport, swim, arts, nature, outdoor
adventure, specialty programming, trips, etc., all take place in a Jewish envi-
ronment. Special needs inclusion program (Tikvah), transportation, lunch,
and extended care options. The camp is located on the Mandell Educational
Campus, 7601 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA.

O vernight C amps
Camp Galil
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0676 or 610-847-2213 (summer) • info@campgalil.org • campgalil.org
Kibbutz-like camp in Upper Bucks County for boys and girls, grades two
through 10. A Habonim Dror Youth Movement Camp focusing on community
and leadership development. Kosher. Accredited by the American Camping
Association. Summer address: 146 Red Hill Road, Ottsville, PA 18942
Camp Harlam
Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)
301 City Ave., Suite 110 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-668-0423 • Fax: 610-668-3461 • CampHarlam@urj.org • CampHarlam.org
Reform camp in the Pocono Mountains offering programs for children enter-
ing grades three through 12 in sessions of 10 days, 3 1⁄2 weeks and seven weeks.

Integrates Jewish life and learning into a diverse program of activities, including
athletics, arts, rope courses and climbing, waterfront activities, camping and
hiking. Camp and retreat center: 575 Smith Road, Kunkletown, PA 18058
Tel: 570-629-1390. Fax: 570-629-4815.

Camp Ramah in the Poconos
2100 Arch St., third 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) programs available for families and campers. Summer contact
information: 2618 Upper Woods Road, Lakewood, PA 18439
Gan Israel Camps of Greater Philadelphia
Sylvia & Jack Erlbaum Campus • 1360 W. Indian Creek Drive,
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.

Golden Slipper Camp
215 N. Presidential Blvd., first 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 15. Offers a full range of activi-
ties and programs. Scholarships are available for Delaware Valley
children with limited financial resources. Summer: 164 Reeders Run Road,
Stroudsburg, PA 18360. 570-629-1654
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
215-832-0522 • scholarships@jewishphilly.org
jewishphilly.org/resources/scholarships/camp-scholarships/ Camp grants and need-based scholarships make summer experiences
accessible to every family.

One Happy Camper Program -- onehappycamper.org
Need-Based Scholarships
Camp Havaya
Reconstructing Judaism
1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095
833‑CAMP‑HAV (833‑226‑7428) • Fax: 215-576-0465
Hello@CampHavaya.org • camphavaya.org
Offers programs including athletics, waterfront activities, arts and crafts,
performing arts, a challenge course, outdoor travel and camping trips, along
with experiential Jewish learning through a Reconstructionist lens. For youth
entering third through 12th grades. Kosher. Summer address: 108 Rabbi Jeff
Way, South Sterling, PA 18460. 570-676-9291
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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. Some sites have swimming pools. Camps feature: specialists
in sports, music and art, etc. Weekly themes, special events, and Shabbat
celebrations. Special events include field trips and in-camp entertainment.

Two daily snacks and lunches are provided as indicated below. Financial
assistance, when eligible may be 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
program addresses the needs of the Orthodox community, and
participates in all camp activities.

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
Lunch and two daily snacks are provided.

Camp Paley
2199 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-8930 • Fax: 215-742-2349 • Paley@FelsKids.org
Camp Woodlight (for elementary school age children)
2199 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-8930 • Fax: 215-742-2349 • CampWoodlight@FelsKids.org
Lunch and two daily snacks are provided. 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.

COLLEGE PROGRAMS
AJC Goldman Summer Fellowship
AJC Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey
1600 Market St., Suite 1820, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-665-2300 • philadelphia@ajc.org or campus@ajc.org
Summer fellowship that gives college undergraduate and graduate students
the opportunity to work in the Regional AJC offices, including in Philadelphia.

Fellows work supervised closely by their mentor to learn about strategy,
advocacy, and the development and implementation of programs. Research
and policy work span the range of interests—from international affairs and
diplomacy to interethnic relations and non-profit management. Fellows
receive a stipend for the program, plus major travel expenses.

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 seven-week summer internship in Jewish non-profit agencies open to Jewish
undergraduate college students who will be rising Juniors or Seniors during
upcoming Fall semester. Students will experience professional networking and
job shadowing opportunities, a mitzvah project and other group activities,
along with a mentoring component with high school students participating
in the Lasko College Prep Program. Financial award upon completion of
program. Greater Philly Hillel Network
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
631-388-2073 • tslil@phillyhillel.org • phillyhillel.org
A pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive environment for students at Bryn Mawr
College, Haverford College and West Chester University. Hillel works in part-
nership with many other student 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-led programs
include social opportunities, Jewish learning, religious services, Shabbat
dinners, lectures, Jewish travel experiences and leadership training.

Hillel at Drexel University
The Perelman Center for Jewish Life
118 N. 34rd St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-895-2531 • hillel@drexel.edu • drexelhillel.org
Creates a welcoming community in which to gather, engage and grow;
empowers and inspires students to learn, lead and serve in order to bring
about positive change in the world around them; strengthens each student’s
connection to their Jewish heritage; and cultivates Jewish campus life. Signature
experiences include: free weekly Shabbat dinners, peer engagement internships,
Jewniversity First Year Experience, the Jewish Learning Fellowship, Israel Week
and Birthright Israel. Drexel Hillel supports several diverse prayer communities
and kosher dining is available at the Perelman Center for Jewish Life’s Cafe run
by Aramark and under the supervision of Keystone-K Community Kashrut
of Philadelphia.

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
Temple Hillel’s mission is to create Jewish experiences that will help students
develop as Jews and as future leaders of the community. Hillel’s goal is to facilitate
a process of engagement through which each student acquires personal wisdom,
connects with the Jewish people, performs acts of social justice, grows spiritu-
ally, and creates patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation.

Inherent in Hillel’s approach, is an emphasis on student empowerment and a
keen awareness of the value of their social networks. Kosher dining available at
Temple Hillel’s Zaydee’s Deli, supervised by Keystone-K - Community Kashrus
of Greater Philadelphia.

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