office@phillykollel.org
phillykollel.org Educational center for Jewish studies.
Open all day, with sessions for guided
Torah study afternoons and evenings,
seven days a week.
CAMPS & EDUCATION
Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy
Classes located in Greater
Philadelphia area, NJ and DE
732-841-4876 Goodblattacademy@gmail.com.org
Goodblattacademy.org Offers an introduction to Judaism course
designed for those who are curious about
Judaism and want to know more. The
academy serves as the training institution,
under the auspices of the Rabbinical
Assembly of Philadelphia, for those
considering conversion to Judaism or for
non-Jews sharing their lives with Jews.
Those who intend to convert are mentored
from the outset by local Conservative
rabbis. Classes are offered weekly over
a period of 23 weeks at various satellite
locations throughout the Greater
Philadelphia region. Those who enroll
will gain an understanding of Jewish
history, culture, holidays, life cycle and
practice. In addition, five holiday-themed
gatherings will allow participants from all
locations to meet and celebrate together.
(Congregation) Raim Ahuvim
5854 Drexel Road
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-473-4502 rabbi@raimahuvim.org
raimahuvim.org The Austro-Hungarian Chevra in
Philadelphia. Union for Reform Judaism
Introduction to Judaism Program
212-452-6745 reformjudaism.org/learning
Offers courses for anyone interested in
exploring Judaism interfaith couples,
those considering conversion, and Jews
looking for adult-level basics.
■ OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Camp Galil
Habonim Dror*
2037 Chestnut St., #2159,
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0676 96
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or 610-847-2213 (summer)
info@campgalil.org campgalil.org
Kibbutz-like camp in Upper Bucks
County for boys and girls, ages 8-16. 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 Galil*
146 Red Hill Rd
Ottsville, PA 18942
215-832-676 campgalil.org
Executive Director: David Weiss
info@campgalil.org Camp Galil is a progressive overnight
Jewish summer camp based on social
justice and youth leadership. Located in
Bucks County, we focus on cooperative
living and welcome families from all
streams of Jewish life. Come to build a
better world.
Camp Harlam
Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)
301 City Ave., Suite 110
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-668-0423 CampHarlam@urj.org
CampHarlam.org 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.
Camp Ramah in the Poconos
United Synagogue Conservative
Judaism (USCJ)
7 Bala Ave., Suite 103
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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.
Camp Lavi
2656 Upper Woods Road
Lakewood, PA 18439
570-798-2009 info@camplavi.com
camplavi.com Reform camp in the Pocono Mountains
offers programs for children entering
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.
Camp Lavi is a Modern Orthodox,
co-ed camp located on 130 acres in the
Pocono Mountains. Camp Lavi is where
intramurals meets ruach and art meets
achdut, where a child’s devotion to
am-yisroel is as embraced as their drive
for athletic achievement. A Chinuch
program provides campers with daily
opportunities for Torah studies in a
relaxed setting. A strong Israeli mishlachat
enhances campers’ connection with
Eretz Yisrael.
Camp Havaya
Reconstructing Judaism
Gan Israel Camps of Greater
Philadelphia 1299 Church Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
833-CAMP-HAV (833-226-7428)
Fax: 267-296-9507
Hello@CampHavaya.org camphavaya.org
Sylvia & Jack Erlbaum Campus
1360 W. Indian Creek Drive
Wynnewood, PA 215-852-0276
zgerber@ganisraelphilly.com ganisraelphilly.com
Offers programs including athletics,
waterfront activities, arts and crafts,
performing arts, a challenge course,
outdoor travel and camping trips, along
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
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Camp Kehillah
connections, one happy camper at a time.
Tikvah programs available for families
and campers.
Golden Slipper Camp
Federation Early Learning
Services Day Camps
Congregation Ohev Shalom
2 Chester Road
Wallingford, PA
610-872-0400 Kehillah@FelsKids.org
Federation Early Learning Services
Camp Kol Ami
10700 Jamison Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-676-7550 Fax: 215-676-9498
info@FelsKids.org FELSKids.org
8201 High School Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-676-7550 ext. 102
KolAmi@FELSKids.org Camp K’tonton
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 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 Pinemere Camp*
Stroudsburg, PA
215-487-2267 ext. 4
Linz@pinemere.com pinemere.com
Pinemere is a dynamic and unique Jewish
overnight camp in the Poconos. Let your
child experience a fun and welcoming
environment, innovative programs,
rustic setting and a great staff. Co-ed,
grades 2-11. Ask about our introductory
programs and special incentives for
new campers.
Pinemere Camp*
865 Bartonsville Woods Road
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
215-487-2267 ext. 4
Fax: 215-487-2265
Linz@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. JCC-affiliated. Kosher.
Day camps for children ages 6 weeks
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 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. Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
715 Paxon Hollow Road
Broomall, PA 19003
610-325-4831, ext. 110
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.
CAMPS & EDUCATION
all traditional camp sports and arts
activities, plus a Jewish heritage theme.
Collegeville Campsite.
Camp Paley
2199 Strahle St.
Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-725-8930
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.
Camp Ramah In The Poconos
215-885-8556 ramahpoconos.org
Camp Ramah in the Poconos is an
overnight summer camp located in
Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains for
kids and teens in grades 2-10. Ramah’s
mission is to create lifelong Jewish
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
SOCIAL JUSTICE
PROGRESSIVE ZIONISM
JEWISH IDENTITY
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